Japan Podcast

Japan Podcast - 075 - How to Save Money in Japan

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:04:00 -0700

The Japan Podcast -- Episode 075 -- "How to Save Money in Japan"

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Show Notes:

Cook yourself
Local Supermarket in the evening (Look for the 50% off sticker)
Freezer is your friend
Eat at home
Bring your lunch to work during the week
Buy things that are in season (Veggies and fruits)
Local Farmers Markets
Fish markets will have deals on several fish (fish bundles)
The "Save your change daily method".
Wholesale Markets (Costco, Mr Max)
Check Apps and websites for coupon (i.e. McDonalds)
100 Yen Stores and Supermakets
Point Cards Shop Online
Get travel money but ride your bicycle or walk (ride the train there and walk home, take the bus instead of the train to save a 100 yen here and there, cycle if at all possible)
Sukiya, Yoshinoya, etc.
Don't join a gym, hit up the local parks and sports parks, get off the train one or two stops earlier and walk.

Japan Podcast - 074 - Typhoon Number 8

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 21:59:00 -0700

Japan Podcast - 074 - Typhoon Number 8

While halfway through recording a solo episode of the Japan Podcast I managed to catch Anthony "The Crank" on Skype, so we had a nice 30 minute conversation. He gave us the pre-summer update. It was great to catch up with him, and I predict more shows with both of us in the future!!

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The Japan Podcast is Now on Stitcher!!

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Wed, 2 Jul 2014 10:56:00 -0700

Hey folks, check this out!! We are now officially on Stitcher (^_^) So, for those that don't like iTunes or are a big fan of Stitcher's app for Android and iOS....Subscribe to our show.

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Help Support "The Yank" and "The Crank" through Patreon

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:41:00 -0700

To help give The Japan Podcast the boost that it needs, we are launching a Patreon Campaign. With as little as $1 per episode your patronage will help us continue to bring you the podcast, and allow us to start adding more exclusive content, that I have no doubt will be valuable to you.

Thanks for all the support with our Patreon Campaign!!

The Yank & The Crank

The Japan Podcast - Episode 073 - Teaching in Japan with no Degree

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 21:21:00 -0700

The Japan Podcast - Episode 073

In this episode of The Japan Podcast we answer a listeners question about teaching in Japan without a degree. Our listener has a somewhat unique situation with a "Child of Japanese Visa" (i.e. His mom or dad is Japanese). In the podcast I answer his question and give him some advice and recommendations.

Housing in Japan
What kind of jobs are available and what type to look for
What to do in the first week or two
..... and lots more so have a listen :-)

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New Japan Vending Machine 2014

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sat, 24 May 2014 09:21:00 -0700

Well, what do we have here? It looks like a new style vending machine in Japan.

Here I blew up the picture a bit so we can do a price check on drinks in Japan. Looks like the prices went up a little bit. Deals can still be had if you go to supermarkets or grocery stores.

Cola (PET Bottle) 16o Yen
Tea (PET Bottle ) 160 Yen
Water (Pet Bottle) 110 Yen
Can Coffee 130~140 Yen
Cola/Fanta (Can) 120 Yen

Don't forget to recycle when your finished with the bin next to the machines. They are labeled so you know what to put where.

Anthony "The Crank" Goes to Yobuko to Eat Squid

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sat, 24 May 2014 09:09:00 -0700

Just got of the Skypes with Anthony "The Crank" and he was nice enough to share some of his pictures from a trip to Yobuko in Karatsu, Japan. Yobuko is famous for one thing and one thing only....SQUID! Otherwise known as "Ika" イカ in Japanese.

The waters off of Karatsu have lots of squid and other fresh fish. Below is the bridge to Yobuko.

I have also had the pleasure of going to Yobuko on several occasions and have to say that if you want fresh delicious Ika, Yobuko is the place to go. Basically, the way it works is that the staff grabs a live squid, cuts it up a bit, puts it on a plate while it's still moving, squeezes lemon on it and it changes colors. Next you eat the Ika sashimi (raw squid) for a while, and then when you are ready to make tumpura fried squid with the remaining parts of the squid you didn't eat.

The Ika tempura.

In most parts of Japan there are sea walls just about everywhere. You will always see people fishing off of them.

The Japan Podcast: May 2014 Update

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Mon, 5 May 2014 09:00:00 -0700

Japan Podcast May 2014 Update
Just a quick update to let you know what's going on. Stay tuned for a full episode later this week.
Thanks, Eric "The Yank"

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Akihabara Tech News

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:30:00 -0700

Untitled Two-Man Tokyo Tech Show - Episode 4

I love Japan and I love technology, so when I found out that Akihabara News was doing a new video show on YouTube I had to subscribe and I had to let you know! This show covers a little bit of everything from Japanese technology, robotics, culture, gadgets, girls, ramen, and I am sure a lot more coming. So, give some support to the team over at Akihabara News!!

Site:
Akihabara News
YouTube Channel

The Japan Podcast - Episode 72 - How Can I Teach in Japan

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 20:33:00 -0800

Episode 72 - "How To Teach in Japan"

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Show Notes:

1. JET
2. ALT at a dispatch company
3. Eikaiwa
4. What to bring
5. Some Advice about teaching in Japan.

The Cranks Japan Photo Update January 2014

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:51:00 -0800

Just some random pictures Anthony "The Crank" took around town. See Episode 72 of the podcast for an audio description of the pictures.

The Japan Podcast - Episode 71

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Thu, 9 Jan 2014 12:49:00 -0800

The Japan Podcast Episode - 071

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The holidays are upon us and with that we had to do a new episode to the best podcast about Japan. In this episode we talk about all the latest news and happenings in Japan.

Show Notes:
"The Yank" is buying a house
New Podcast Logo
Emperor Akihito's 80th Birthday
Kei Cars Killing Japan's Auto Industry?
What the heck is "Chaku - Uta"??
Weekly Chaku - Uta Ranking
Kentucky Fried Snacks
Japan to spend more on military "Self Defense"
Abe Goes to Yasukuni Shrine and Pisses Everyone Off
Oshima Yuko Graduation from AKB48
Koda Kumi New CD
Asians Love Japanese Porn (like everyone else :-)
Mountain Dew Snack in Japan

Akemashite Omedetou 2013

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Thu, 2 Jan 2014 14:48:00 -0800

Happy New Years to all the TEIJG fans out there! New podcast episode is right around the corner. For now I will link you up to some videos from Japanese New Years TV programs :-)

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The Japan Podcast - Episode 070 - Go Japan Go

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:14:00 -0800

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Episode 70 of the Totally Enthusiastically Interested in Japan Podcast, formerly know as the Teaching English in Japan Podcast, is live!

Show Notes:
Senkaku Island Beef
Japanese Smart Appliances
Japanese Super Submarine Found Off Hawaii
US Sailors Story About the Super Sub Journey from Japan to Hawaii
Wikipedia Article on the I-400-class Submarines

Princess Masako turns 50
Kohaku 2014 Line Up
Japanese New Island is GROWING!!
47 Ronin a Flop in Japan??

TEIJG Podcast - The Lost Episodes - Santa is Coming to Japan

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sun, 6 Oct 2013 09:33:00 -0700

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The Teaching English in Japan Lost Episodes series continues with another episode of greatness from your lovable hosts Eric "The Yank" and Anthony "The Crank". As usual we provide you with a birds eye look at Japan, life in Japan, working in Japan, traveling in Japan, and most of all our crazy commentary about Japan and anything else that peaks our interest.

JPOP Group - Speed - Now and Then

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Wed, 2 Oct 2013 21:27:00 -0700

Here is another "Now & Then" Japanese Pop feature. This time we have the all girl group SPEED. I remember seeing them debut on the end of the year music awards on the top of a sky scrapper back in the day. I didn't know much Japanese back them but it was a catchy tune.

Then

Now

Now check out the video footage from the then and now. It's amazing how young they were when the debuted and not they are.....let's just say women.

TEIJG Podcast - The Lost Episodes - November in Japan

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Wed, 2 Oct 2013 08:59:00 -0700

TEIJG Lost Episode for November 2010

I have been trying to fill the holes in our podcast archive and I think I found about 6 missing episodes. This particular episode of the Teaching English in Japan Podcast aired in November of 2010. I did a bit of editing to the audio to hopefully bump up the volume a bit. Back then we had some crappy gear that didn't allow much amplification.

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Anyways how you enjoy the episode!!

Eric "The Yank" & Anthony "The Crank"

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TEIJG Update: The Lost Episodes

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Tue, 1 Oct 2013 12:16:00 -0700

So, I found some of the missing episodes and uploaded the unedited files to Archive Dot Org for safe keeping.

The plan is to edit the audio a bit and put them into the Podcast Feed so you will get them on your iPhone/iPod/Whatever way you listen to Podcasts.

On another note, expect to get some new TEIJG episodes soon. I am just about ready to get back into regular production schedule.

TEIJG Lost Episode - Way Back in Japan

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sun, 29 Sep 2013 11:47:00 -0700

TEIJG Lost Episode for May 8th 2010

I have been trying to fill the holes in our podcast archive and I think I found about 6 missing episodes. This particular episode of the Teaching English in Japan Podcast aired in May of 2010. I did a bit of editing to the audio to hopefully bump up the volume a bit. Back then we had some crappy gear that didn't allow much amplification.

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Anyways how you enjoy the episode!!

Eric "The Yank" & Anthony "The Crank"

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TEIJG 012 - Throwing it Way Back

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 18:05:00 -0700

TEIJG 012 - Throwing it Way Back

As per request I am going to include some throw back episodes in the feed. I will probably alternate between new episodes and old ones.

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Show Notes:
Show notes to follow but I am assuming it's "The Yank" and "They Crank" having a good old time talking about life in Japan, working in Japan, and having fun in Japan. Plus of course we will probably complain a bit too ;-)

The Cranks Photo Walk in Japan 1

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:59:00 -0700

Though Anthony "The Crank" and I haven't been able to actually set up a time to podcast, we have been in constant contact. A few weeks ago I got him signed up for DropBox and told him to just snap random pictures when he had a chance and drop them in a shared folder I made. Of course the title of the folder was TEIJG :-)

Here are some of the pictures he took.

Yanakasa

Yakitori

Hanabi (Fireworks)

Obon Incense

Police Koban in Nagasaki (Koban=Police Box)

Is this shop even open...lol

Wonder how old this spinning barber shop thing is?

So what do you think? I think it's a good idea to have Anthony give us a peak into life in Japan, and want to thank him for braving the heat and humidity to get this photos!!

Yes a Japanese Nintendo Famicom Will Work on a US TV

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:47:00 -0700

After a little bit of homework and a quick order from Amazon, I have been able to get my Japanese Nintendo Famicom to work on an HD TV in the United States!! All I needed to do was purchase an RF adapter that came with the US Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). I think it cost like $12 shipped to my door.

After reading about how to connect up the system most of the articles mentioned that the power from US sockets might be too much (some say it IS too much), and that you would need something to setup down the power. While other said, no problem what-so-ever. My past experience told me that their "appears" to be enough range built into most Japanese electronics to get away with it.

After playing the system for an hour I can say that it didn't feel hot at all. Now that said, I think I will always unplug it when I am not playing it, and of course never leave home with it plugged in (@_@).....

Now the only problem I have is that I only have one game! Of course it might be the best game ever for the system, Super Mario Bros 3. I think the next time I head to Japan I will bring back a bunch of titles, or perhaps search E-Bay for some good titles.

Oh yeah, you gotta try channel 95 or 96 on your US TV. Mine worked on channel 2 on the back of the Famicom and 96 on my Samsung HDTV.

TEIJG 069 - Summer Heat Everywhere

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:09:00 -0700

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Summer is here and it's hot and/humid just about everywhere, plus a bunch of rain and floods in Fukuoka to boot. In Episode 69 of TEIJG we hit a whole lot of Japanese news and of course a bunch of commentary on that news.

Show Notes:
* Japan's Growing Livers
* Suntory IPO's
* Japanese Gotta Wait for the XBoxOne
* Apple iWatch Patent
* Line Going to India
* Watch Out Japan "The Man" can now use The Web & Social Media
* Japanese Diapers Popular in China
* JR Selling Data Suica Card
* Aidoru (Idol) Life Sucks
* Galapagos Syndrome
* Dempagumi.inc
* 1000 Yen Gold Ring Burger

Thanks for listening!!
Eric "Then Yank"

McDonalds in Japan: Put Your Ice Here Please

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 08:57:00 -0700

When in Rome do like the Romans.......When in Japan, at McDonalds, do like the Japanese do. This extra part of the trash can is for you to dump your remaining drink and ice, and then recycle your cup. I am not sure why they do the cups, but the extra drink and ice makes sense. Nothing worse than leaky garbage bags. The cups are made of paper so I wouldn't see a problem with them being in the trash, but hey that's just me.

Puffy AMIYUMI - Then and Now 2013

ett808@gmail.com (Eric Timmer and Anthony Oliver ) — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 17:50:00 -0700

Puffy AmiYumi 2013

Puffy (AmiYumi) 1996-ish

Recently I have been on a JPop kick, kind of remember my first few years studying Japanese in Hawaii, and also the first few years I lived in Japan. One of the groups that stood out for me was Puffy AmiYumi. I put the full name but in Japan they are just known as PUFFY (Sorry PDiddy LOL). The coolest thing about them was that they were kind of a relief from the normal overly produced JPop music machine. Also, I was able to actually find their CD on sale at a music store in Hawaii, so they helped me study Japanese. Well.....at least get my ears used to hearing the language. At the time I really didn't understand shit, but with a dictionary and a pen and a pad.....I started my journey with the Japanese language. So, while I was stuck in the hotel room the other night, I watched a whole lot of Puffy AmiYumi videos, both old and new. It just so happens that they have some new music coming out (New Single: Datsu Dystopia). So I thought it would be cool to talk about them on the blog. While watching a bunch of videos I ran into a live cover then did, that I had never heard and really caught my
ear.

Owaranai = The negative form of Owaru which means "finish", "end", or "over".
Uta = Is "song"

The song is "Owaranai Uta" which roughly translated means "Never ending Song" and is a cover of The Blue Hearts.