In this episode (part 1 of 3), Mr. I begins the real story of an incident in a small village in Hokkaido. The people of the village met a very aggressive bear. Listen to hear the start of the story.

Mr. I talks about the problem of overcrowding on Mt. Fuji. It is said that a wise man climbs once, a fool climbs twice. But is that still true? Listen and find out. #Japan #ListenUp

Mr. I talks about some ways languages change. What are some new ways words are being used in English? Listen to find out!

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Mr. I talks about what he did this summer. It wasn't a trip or anything fun like that. It was ear surgery. Listen and find out about his experience.

Mr. I talks about the English language. How should you say the names of Japanese rivers and mountains in English? Listen to find out!

Mr. I talks about something he's long noticed about Japan and the seasons. What does he think about the seasons in Japan? Listen and find out!

Mr. I talks about some thoughts about the quickly changing fashion trends. What has he noticed? Listen and find out!

Mr. I updates his list of wild animals he has seen out in the woods - check out episode 100 for the first list. What two more wild animals has Mr. I seen since then? Listen and find out!

Mr. I answers a question from the request page. What's my favorite food? Listen and find out!

Mr. I talks about the submersible accident in June of 2023. What happened? What are Mr. I's thoughts about it? Listen Up! to find out.