This week we discuss the upcoming virtual Shibuya Halloween experience, Japan's 1st ever typhoon research institute, the 2021 results of the most appealing prefecture survey, and how ramen shops are starting to ban YouTubers and critics.

Word of the week:
フロリダ (furorida)

This episode was recorded on October 15th 2021 in Hiroo, Tokyo.

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