Hello From Nihon

In today's episode we talk about entertaining my Japanese In-Laws and Ako's unique family dynamic. We also talk about Japanese Parfaits and banana "Spirits". On top of that we discuss the pros and cons of "Gaman" (我慢).

Remember to watch episode 31 "Publicity Stunt" before you listen to this episode of Hello From Nihon because there are spoilers ahead. This week's episode of Terrace House was explosive towards the end, it seems like all the ladies of Terrace House have been duped. Ryo gets a black-eye. 

Japan recently has been in good relations with China but unfortunately the new Coronavirus is threatening that relationship, in this episode Ako and I discuss how this new flu is affecting Japan health-wise and politically. We also go over Japan's obsession with Western symbols they don't understand.  

Ako and I sit down and talk about the newest survey that came out on the ten best prefectures in Japan. These prefectures were ranked based on livability and general happiness of it's inhabitants. Ako and I go over the rankings we agreed with and the ones we didn't agree with.

Fair warning, spoilers ahead. This was a very 'interesting' Terrace House episode filled with romance and cringe worthy moments. We enjoyed them and our hearts went out for some of the Terrace House members. 

In the episode of Hello From Nihon, we go over our experiences at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea. Ako also talks about her job at Epcot's Japan pavilion as a server. I also break down why Tokyo Disney Sea is considered by many to be the best Disney theme park in the world. I also go over Oriental Land's plans to open the new exclusive Beauty and The Beast trackless attraction in Tokyo Disneyland.

Imagine you leave your country, become fluent in Japan and publish your own Manga comic book in Japan, that's what Pepe did. If you don't know Pepe, he was on the reality TV show Terrace House 'Back In Tokyo'. He has since left the show to pursue his manga writer/artist career in Tokyo. Ako got her hands on his first story; and in this Hello From Nihon podcast episode we review it for you. 

Ako and I break down Netflix's Terrace House Back In Tokyo 2019-2020 Episode 29 'About Love'. Remember as always that this podcast episode is filled with spoilers. We talk about everything from Ryo's stone cold heart to Japanese 'Oppai Pubs'.

Ako and I go over the last two episode of Terrace House back in Tokyo 2019-2020. It involves a lot of tears, broken hearts and new relationships. We also talk about our experiences with Korean culture and our cultural differences.

Ako and I cover some of the foreign ninjutsu that takes place here in Japan from corrupt CEOs of large Japanese automobile industries to apartment hopping university students. On top of that we start this episode with talk about Iran and Japan's recent dealings, and how the assassination of Qasim Soleimani will effect future discussions.