The Austin and Arthur Show｜生の英会話

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The Austin and Arthur Show｜生の英会話 episodes

May 10, 2022 Unique things about Japanese apartments: our experience |Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
Japan is different. We know that. But what may surprise people is how different the living situations are. As two foreigners living in Japan, we share our experiences on moving to Japan, finding an apartment, and things that surprised us moving in.
Some things we talked about were setting up gas, water, and electricity utilities, how we pay rent, the lack of insulation and opportunities for air conditioning. The list goes on.
We were enjoying a bottle of Azakura Sake from Akita prefecture in Japan.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
37 min
April 09, 2022 WHAT is Japanese TV like? Here’s what we think |Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
TV in Japan is a kaleidoscope of entertainment that can mesmerize you into spending countless hours viewing it. We talk about the origin of variety tv shows, and why Japanese variety tv is so big here. Austin talks about his love for shows like sukatto Japan, Todaiyo, and eating competitions while Arthur remembers being visited by NHK and spending time watching tv during New Years.
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
33 min
April 03, 2022 THIS is what we missed in America after moving to Japan |Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
Japan is an awesome place to live, it's almost impossible to not find something interesting to do or experience every week here. However, there’s some times where you just miss good old American culture. In this episode, we start off by talking about what sort of things convince a person to move to Japan, such as love of traditional Japanese culture and pop culture like anime. We dive into American “car culture” and how Americans love to spend time with friends or alone driving around. Austin explains that he actually LIKES being in L.A. traffic and Arthur is quite surprised about the beaches in Japan. We also talk about how American diners and breweries are ideal hangout spots and how awesome they are.
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
33 min
March 29, 2022 Living in Japan: weather, health, and… taco bell? |Austin and Arthur in Japan
Sometimes, it’s nice to just sit down and drink some sake while chatting. In this episode, we talk about American English accents, getting fat after entering a relationship, and our opinion on winter in Japan. Austin also talks about a trip touring Yokohama and Kawasaki. He went to the Cup Noodle museum, and Lazona (a Californian shopping mall). Arthur shares his love of Japanese steak, and claims that American beef is not all that great. We did experience video problems at 26:54, apologies!

== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==

We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.

Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.

If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.

About Arthur:

Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.

About Austin:

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.

47 min
March 09, 2022 Our famous train stories in Japan,why they can be some of the best times you’ll have!|Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas is a term often used. We’ll.. here in Japan, what happens in the train, stays in the train. In this episode, we discuss more silly stories we experience while in the train and at stations around Japan. We talk about unspoken rules on Japanese trains, visual noise inside train cars, do’s and dont’s, and even share our favorite train station jingles! We also finish an entire bottle of sake!
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
52 min
February 27, 2022 Our most unforgettable experiences in Japan, even after 17 years! |Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
There are some things you experience in life that will stay with you forever. In this episode, Austin and Arthur share their most memorable stories while in Japan. Austin talks about his time bending the rules with uniforms as a high school student and drinking beer out of vending machines, while Arthur recalls when he say a small girl swallowed in the crowded riptide that is rush hour on the train. Join us while we drink and fondly look back on our wild memories!
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
39 min
January 20, 2022 Having fun in Japan. What can you do? |Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
If you come to Japan, what kind of recreational activities can you expect to find? In this video, we discuss a variety of fun things to do while in Tokyo such as:
exploring small pubs and trying beer
visiting luxury cafes and trying high quality coffee
checking out recreational areas such as Odaiba
attending concerts and virtual concerts
traveling around Japan on hot spring trips
visiting historical districts around Tokyo such as Asakusa.
and we even learn about Arthur’s secret love of artisanal cakes
No matter what your hobbies are, you can find them here in Tokyo!
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
38 min
January 12, 2022 Japanese Holidays- What can you expect? | Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
Have you ever wondered what kind of national holidays Japan has? While Western countries have specific holidays such as Halloween and Easter, Japan has several holiday “seasons” where you can experience a wide variety of festivities, foods, and events.
We share our experiences of:
-Outdoor spring picnics and Kanamara Matsuri, Japan’s fertility festival.
-Summer festivals and Obon season
-Celebrating New Years eve and New Years day in Japan
-Arthur’s experience celebrating New Years eve in Shibuya, the busiest nightlife area in Tokyo
-Golden Week, Silver Week, and many minor Japanese holidays
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
25 min
January 05, 2022Western Holidays in Japan - How are they celebrated? | Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
Can you celebrate western holidays like Christmas and Halloween in Japan? How about Valentine’s Day? In this episode we talk about what foreign holidays you can experience while in Japan, and how they differ from their origin country.
Some of the things we talk about
Halloween in Japan, costumes and customs

Christmas and New Years in Japan, and how it’s celebrated differently than other countries

Other holidays such as Valentine’s Day, and what to expect during these holidays.

Recommended places to visit during these holidays

Our personal experiences celebrating these holidays here in Japan
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
36 min
November 03, 2021Visiting vs. Living in Japan - Our Experience |Austin and Arthur in Japan
今回の会話の英日字幕付きの動画とスクリプト、会員限定のコミュニティ、月１回Austin and ArthurとのZoom晩酌は「AAフレンズ」でご利用いただけます！
詳しくはこちら→ https://iu-connect.com/aa-shokai
Japan is a great place to visit, but what is it like actually living in Japan as a foreigner?
Find out in today’s episode.
In today’s episode, we talk about what it’s like to live in Japan vs just visiting as a tourist.
Some of the things we talk about
The nightmares of Japanese bureaucracy

How Japan records/defines citizenship

Experiences with the immigration bureau

The difficulties of finding an apartment in Japan

Things you need to open up a bank account

The strange thing about bank accounts in Japan vs the USA
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and Raised in the Pacific Northwest. Former Marine. In Japan since 2014
44 min