My apologies for the break from our typical format, but I got a bit carried away addressing the elephant in the room. I also tried to get some advice to people living in Japan that could be timely and applicable. If you know anyone living in Japan I would encourage you to refer them to this episode if they are confused on what to do moving forward. 

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. I am doing the same.

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In Japan and think you may have the coronavirus? Here's what to do

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/03/23/national/japan-coronavirus-what-to-do/#.XnjOXZMzbBI

Episode 113 Youtube Video

https://youtu.be/8_K4TpXpnqs

Brokyos Episode 1: Our Introductions to Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9G2lzd6L-A

With all of the negative news in the world, this episode I try to lighten the mood by getting around to a lighthearted list that I alluded to in previous episodes. Also, be sure to check the links below. I have added video to the podcast, so please check my first attempt (apologies for the bad camera angle) via my Youtube page.

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SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Nagatanien Rice Seasoning Of Adults Mini #1 20packs [5 Set)

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67 reasons you won’t like Japan

https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/67-reasons-you-wont-like-Japan

Episode #111 Video on Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ZsyFd4oVQ&feature=youtu.be

Japan According To Akil Instagram Page

https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/

In this episode I break down the current Corona Virus situation based on information I have gathered from the media, news outlets, and personal contacts. We are going to explore the issue from political, economic, and social aspects and hopefully give a fresh perspective on the issue (I’m and investigative journalist in this episode…kind of).

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All schools in Japan told to close until April over virus outbreak

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/27/national/hokkaido-coronavirus-school/

Japan's transport, tourism sectors taking virus outbreak on the chin

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/29/business/economy-business/transportation-tourism-coronavirus/#.Xlp1XhMzbBI

Store shelves stripped of toilet paper amid coronavirus fears

https://japantoday.com/category/national/japan-store-shelves-stripped-of-toilet-paper-amid-coronavirus-fears

Hong Kong is giving 7 million people $1,200 in cash to boost its recession-hit economy

https://www.google.co.jp/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/02/26/economy/hong-kong-budget-2020-economy/index.html

This is a content packed episode with lots of links to videos, articles, and movie info that you really should explore for context and awareness about what it is really like to live in Japan for various reasons.

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Japanese women’s magazine’s list of traits for an ideal man is both understandable and baffling

https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-women%E2%80%99s-magazine%E2%80%99s-list-of-traits-for-an-ideal-man-is-both-understandable-and-baffling

Abroad in Japan: 26 Traits Japanese Girls Want in a Guy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuAQo97K-zE

Survey asks Japanese women what best job for a husband is, with architect topping list

https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/survey-asks-japanese-women-what-best-job-for-a-husband-is-with-architect-topping-list

Abroad in Japan: What Teaching English in Japan was REALLY Like

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VDnj8IEWNc

Big in Japan Documentary Preview

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hTUaDgtt4Q

The first and second halves of this episode are really different. We start with a serious and very important topic that I try to shed light on, then we follow up with some nightlife recommendations if you want to hit the town in Tokyo (and more along the way).

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Carlos Ghosn Was Too Big Not to Fail in Japan

http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13108566

Japanese companies confront reality of racial harassment

https://japantoday.com/category/national/feature-japanese-companies-confront-reality-of-racial-harassment

Best Clubs in Tokyo 2020

https://jw-webmagazine.com/tokyo-clubbing-bible-which-area-to-go-for-clubbing-in-tokyo-1274a8b2d688/

In this episode we get into two pretty serious topics. One which is making headlines and the other has seemed to slip under the radar.

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Japan briefs embassies on planned release of contaminated water from Fukushima plant into ocean

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/03/national/japan-embassies-fukushima-water-ocean/#.XjmHhBMzbBI

This time around I go back and add some supplemental stories and info to previously discussed topics, then we get into a few articles concerning Japanese society (and more).

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Kiefer Sutherland 24 Calorie Mate Commercials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYwaMQ8ln3k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0xZ0U5SxJU&list=PLCDA97C5A4E842047

The rise of Japan's 'super solo' culture

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200113-the-rise-of-japans-super-solo-culture

Once upon a time ... in Azabu Juban

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2020/01/20/voices/azabu-juban-tokyo-police-foreign-harassment/#.XietAlMzbBI

Ganto-0

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gantz:_O

It’s story time with Akil! After giving an update on the podcast we we get into some crazy anecdotes from my time here in Japan, with some secret Tokyo cherry blossom season advice to boot.

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Kamurozaka

https://shinagawa.kokosil.net/en/place/00001c00000000000002000000500057

Tokyo Art Beat Website

https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/index.en