We have taken a break but we are back with LOTS to catch up on and a totally unique take on a big social issue affecting Japan right now... Foreign Streamers, Youtubers and other people (as well as some Japanese themselves) are making their way to Japan to purposely disrespect and take advantage of a peaceful society and it must not be stood for!!

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co-host Kim Wong- @kimwong_77 @ntxkei

I havent been back to Japan in over 3 years so my frist trip back in such a long time was fascinating in many ways... How has Japan changed in 3 years? tune in for some insight.

In the studio today is 18 year old Alexis; Kim's daughter.. She recently graduated, she loves Japan culture and was very interested in asking me questions about my trip!!

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My son and I recently found a dream car sitting outside nearly abandoned for 2-3 years and sinking in the mud. The Toyota Supra we found has a very interesting history behind it... the case of the missing 6 speed trans. I also discuss witj Kim tips on how to get along well in Japan.
Today's Mixed Cracker Snack: available at Mitsuwa

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I havent been to Japan in 3 Years! I used to travel there 3-4 times a year consistently but things changed 3 years ago and now finally I am going back!! Japan's 2nd largest Auto Show - Osaka Auto Messe is where I am going and I CANNIT Wait!!
Today's Food: Nikuman / Meat (Pork) Buns
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Living in Japan can be challenging.. Kim finds out just how challenging it REALLY can be.
Today's Food: Japanese Corn Mayo Pizza
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In life we never know what paths we may wind up taking... Sometimes it takes a "little" Slap in the face to get us thinking straight and on the right path.. It's happened to me and Kim and today's discussion should hopefully serve to give you a little slap in the face too!! Today's Food: DELICIOUS Japanese Rice Crackers called Age-Ichiban!

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Japan is OPEN again!! Time to get ready to travel there but there are some caveats! We discuss those today as we sip some green tea and eat some Dango!!

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Today co-host Kim and I discuss about my first time going to Japan and some of the unforgettable memories I had at that time; including a curry eating contest the day before leaving which lead to an "explosive" plane ride home! We discuss vending machines in Japan vs America and just how advanced Japan is in comparison to our technology here in America. Finally we discuss why sometimes bad things happen for reasons that lead to something good... Our Japanese snack today is some Yummy Shortbread!!!

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Today we discuss Japanese Bathhouses or Onsen.. For many Americans and foreign visitors to Japan this may be one part of Japanese culture that is a bit uncomfortable.. LOL Bathing nude in close proximity with people you don't know!!

We also discuss differences in humor between America and Japan... some jokes just are not translatable.

Finally we wrap things up with some crunchy and slightly stinky, but Yummy Japanese senbei rice cracks with fermented soybean Natto inside!!! Definitely not a snack you would normally see American kids eating!! LOL

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Something very disturbing happened in Japan recently. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight. Abe loved Japan and America and he was vocal about it, so what happened to him in a country with nearly zero gun crimes really raises a lot of questions; including what his security detail was doing, or better stated, Not doing before and after this horrible event occurred.

Next we discuss a Japanese phrase I have really embraced over the years.. HIBI-ZENSHIN. This short and simple phrase packs a lot of punch and is the source of motivation for me, and perhaps the people of Japan too after an incident such as the murder of Prime Minister Abe. You too can embrace the deep meaning of this simple phrase and possibly change your life for the better too!

Finally I share with Kim a new Japanese snack we found.. It is crunchy (lots of ASMR!!), salty, spicy with seaweed and a taste of plum at the end!! Quite a snack; Yummy and great to have Kim back in the studio again!!

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