In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about their first sexual experiences as young people. Rie’s first sexual experience in an all-girls dormitory, Bobby’s lost virginity in the back of a Honda Civic, and Mako’s samurai "ofaku" style in the bushes. We also talk about our experience learning Japanese and English using anime with subtitles. The confusing long sounds that exist in Japanese and don’t exist in English or Spanish. The original Yayoi and Jomon peoples of Japan. Rie is the Japanese Snow White surrounded by pigeons and windowsill flowers :). 

We also get a personal message from Yuka Chan, a loyal listener of the podcast.

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衝撃的な、私たちのおファック初体験。（Fuckに”お”を付ければ丁寧語なのか笑）

【説明】

このエピソードでは、Rie、Mako、Bobbyが若かった頃のおファック初体験について話します。

・リエの女子寮での最初の性的経験

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about going back to the movie theater to see Demon Slayer the Movie. How was it? Watching movies in virtual reality using the Oculus headset. How does it compare to the real movie theater? Karaoke concerts in VR. Do T.V. show subtitles make people stupid? The latest news about alcohol prohibition in Japan right and how that compares to the American prohibition era of the 1920’s. Why did America prohibit alcohol use? What are salarymen doing now that access to alcohol in bars and restaurants are limited? Our personal experience with abusive alcoholic parents and partners and the importance of speaking out. Power harassment at Japanese companies in the past and now. The heartbreaking situation going on in India at the moment. 

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日本の飲酒禁止とアメリカの映画館の復活（デーモンスレイヤーザムービー）、

【説明】

このエピソードでは、リー、マコ、ボビーが映画館でデーモンスレイヤーザムービーを見るためにチャットします。どうだったでしょうか？ 

・Oculusヘッドセットを使用してバーチャルリアリティで映画を見る。

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat with Sara and Enzo from Mexico. We learn about Sara’s trip to Japan to study design and about how the pandemic made her have to change her plans. Enzo tells us about his work creating class rings for American graduates.  Byron Bay Cafe and other language exchange cafes in Tokyo. The similarities between the Japanese and Spanish languages. The surprising cultural influences Japan had on Mexico. Our favorite Japanese dishes. Tips for Japanese people who want to improve their English speaking skills.

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サラとエンツォを通して見つけたメキシコと日本の驚くべきつながり

【説明】

このエピソードでは、リエ、マコ、ボビーがメキシコのサラとエンゾとチャットします。

・デザインを学ぶためのサラの来日。

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https://en.cafebyronbay.com/

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about The Japanese government’s plan to release more than 100 million metric tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site in the next 2 years. Earthquakes live on the air!

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日本政府は放射能汚染水を海に放出することを計画！

【説明】

このエピソードでは、日本の福島原子力発電所から

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about the mood of the people in Japan during these uncertain times.  Rie’s fever scare (she’s ok). What is it like getting the vaccine? Bobby got the first shot this week. Ambiguous Japanese state of emergency and the confusion around it. Why are infection rates so low in Japan compared to the rest of the world? The U.S.’s successful vaccination campaign. What is a Covid vaccine passport?

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ボビーがCovidワクチンを受けました。その後の体調は？

【説明】

このエピソードでは、リエ、マコ、ボビーが、この不確実な時代の日本人の気分についておしゃべりします。

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about losing money and finding it again by a cherry blossom tree. The real reason why Rie prefers plum blossoms over cherry blossoms. What to wear on your next trip to Tokyo in the spring. Why is ramen so expensive in New York compared to Tokyo? Why is good sushi so hard to get outside of Japan? Our favorite spring foods. How do you react when your boyfriend/girlfriend farts in front of you? The Olympics will be held in Tokyo but without foreign tourists. What will be the economic impact? Mobile phone tracking for those returning to Japan. What does that mean for privacy? The danger of getting sick and not telling those closest to you.

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外国人訪問者のいない東京オリンピック。コロナに掛かったらするべき事とは。おならが出やすい、私たちのお気に入りの春の食べ物。

【説明】

このエピソードもいつものようにRie、Mako、Bobbyがお送りします。

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-vending-mach/in-japan-vending-machines-help-ease-access-to-covid-19-tests-idUSKBN2B00WO

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about memories of childhood summer vacations. After-school clubs in Japan compared to American schools. Classic Japanese anime: Perfect Blue, Akira, Nana, etc. Why does the radio give gym classes in the morning in Japan? The famicom and game watch classic video games in Japan in the ’80s and why it was a bad idea to lend them out. The true meaning of PacMan. Insect chat. Rie loves animals so much and we hear about the time she begged her mom to keep a stray dog.

【タイトル】

面白いダークなジョーク。昔のビデオゲームやリエの動物への愛情

【説明】

・私たちが子供の頃の夏休みの思い出

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby welcome Tocci San back to the show and we talk about the best places to view the cherry blossoms in Japan and in New York. Tocci’s travels in the U.S. and how he learned how to speak so smoothly.  The legendary Japanese crows and their place in Japanese history. How homeless people in Asakusa park used to contribute to society before Skytree. Bobby’s surprising ties to Korea. The crack epidemic in New York in the 1980s. Will Mako make his debut on Shibuya Meltdown’s Instagram page?

【タイトル】

TocciSanをフィーチャーした次の桜の季節。ミシシッピ川でのアメリカ人の旅行と失恋。

【説明】

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【説明】

今回は以前ゲストで来てくれたトシさんを再びお迎えしました！

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

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In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby talk to Yukari San about what it’s like being a voice actor doing commercial narration in Japan and what kinds of changes she’s seen in her work since the pandemic began, and how she learned English as a teen in a Colorado homestay, and her early life in Indonesia. Are the words “gaijin” or “foreigner” offensive? Avoiding perverts on language exchange apps. Can learning how to speak English help you feel more relaxed?

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【説明】

Vocabulary Power (日本語)

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