Japan According To Akil Podcast (Akil Watson)
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| 17 Oct 2020 | Episode 139 | Dates, Jobs, Hope, and the Lack There of in Japan | 00:52:09 | |
This time we get deep into idol culture, hikikomori, and the types of jobs you can get in Japan along with my personal insight and opinion as always. ========== Related links: Episode 139 Youtube Video: The Japanese Employment System and Contract Types https://kimi.wiki/work/japanese-employment-system Japan’s Lost Generation Is Still Jobless and Living With Their Parents https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-japan-lost-generation/ Tokyo Idols Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2vfy6S6uiE Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | I Caught It | Japan According to Akil | 00:07:24 | |
After a long hiatus, I give an update about what has been going on with me this summer and hopefully start the next phase of the podcast ========= - Youtube: Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 05 Dec 2019 | Episode 99 | Akil's Crazy Week, Japan Housing Talk, Funny Japanese Commercials and More | 00:39:41 | |
In this episode I give an update on an eventful week or so for me in Japan, we get into some questions, I review a staple Japanese drinking snack, and we have a few more youtube links which you can find below. =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Kameda Kaki No Tane 200g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Daihatsu Wake Set of Commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwMthGuaKI Sakeru Gum Series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZsJyCyGBSI | |||
| 23 Jun 2019 | Episode 77 | Akil Learns a Lesson, and More Advice For Newcomers to Tokyo | 00:36:44 | |
We have fixed the previous audio issues and are back for another great episode. I start off by sharing a bit of my teaching/life philosophy when it comes to dealing with Japanese people and students. After that we continue with the list of things to do when you first land in Japan. | |||
| 11 Jul 2021 | Episode 166 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 1 | 00:57:52 | |
More dating advice people! This is another episode packed with tons of insights and curated supplemental content to keep you busy for hours. I definitely recommend you check this one out on youtube for some visual aids, and browse through the links at your leisure. ========== Related links: Episode 166 Youtube Video: Don't use this in Japan when Japanese girls and boys get FURIOUS! Japan : History of Japan's Ancient and Modern Empire (Full Documentary) How Japan Became an Economic Powerhouse - Cold War DOCUMENTARY The Economy of Japan: How a Superpower FELL from Grace in Four Decades Teenage Japanese Killers (True Crime Documentary) | Real Stories Real Life Walk around Harajuku 2021: How much has it changed? Tapple Dating App Man Jumps from Overpass Video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvL5as6Q9J4 Man Jumps from Overpass Article Japanese Drunk Gokon (Matchmaking Party) Dry Women Gokon - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 12 Jul 2024 | Is This The END of My Japan Talk Show? | 00:22:59 | |
I explain how it was almost the end of this Japan podcast. I also discuss some delicious traditional Japanese food. I also talk about Japan convenience store smoothie machines. Links: Suntory Izakaya Tips Video: | |||
| 05 Aug 2020 | Episode 130 | Two Part Episode Extravaganza | 01:02:44 | |
In part one, I share an interesting encounter with a Japanese older man, and talk about a (mildly) raunchy Japanese TV drama I came across recently. In part two, i finish up some questions about Japan, give you an anime recommendation, plus a few other videos to help you understand Japanese thinking. ============= Related Links: Episode 130 Part 1 Youtube Link Episode 130 Part 2 Youtube Link (ATL Insider Interview) Ep. 112 – Making it Work Longterm (and Surviving NOVA!) w/ Akil http://www.altinsider.com/insidejapan112/ Otona Koukou Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjJazYSmy4s What are the biggest misconceptions about Japanese culture? Japan sinks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfys-2KA3oQ How Do The Japanese Feel About Japanese Stereotypes? What's Considered Rude In Japan? Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | Episode 165 | Japanese Study Advice + Problems with Life in Japan | 00:53:41 | |
This time we go through a variety of topics, videos, articles and stories from ranging from Japanese study advice to problems with life in Japan. ========== Related links: Episode 165 Youtube Video: Weeb Definition https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/weeb/ People who think they speak Japanese because they watch anime series https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rECh7Fj4J4s&list=PL5KQHjBvaHE5gDwHj48yAoG7EvZKIAVua I learned Japanese for 1 hour a day for 600 days straight GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II [Second Edition] 12 Reasons NOT to Move to Japan What You NEED TO KNOW Before WORKING IN JAPAN (9 Things I HATE) We've Had Enough of Japan Black Man Stopped By Police in Japan Caught LIVE ! - Reaction Why Japan fell behind in the tech industry The Challenges Facing Japan’s Underclass https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d00691/the-challenges-facing-japan%E2%80%99s-underclass.html ØL BY OSLO BREWING CO. https://www.oltokyo.jp/english-home Tokyo's Celebrities Luxury Residential Areas 37 Steakhouse & Bar https://37steakhouse.com/roppongi - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 30 Dec 2019 | Episode 102 | A Quick 2019 Wrap-Up and Japan Post Shenanigans | 00:25:41 | |
It has been a great year for the podcast and for life in general. I hope you have had a great year wherever you are. Thanks again for rocking with me and I am looking forward to 2020 (not because of the crazy Olympics that are coming). See you all next year! =========== SaQra Mart https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner 2019 Year in Review: The News Headlines in Japan That Got Us Talking | |||
| 13 Oct 2019 | Episode 93 | October Typhoon Madness, and Another Japan-Related TV Recommendation | 00:33:22 | |
In this episode I recount my experience during the latest and greatest natural disaster to strike Japan, and then we transition into a TV recommendation that ties into the previous episode. | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | March 2022 Update: Where is Akil? | 00:17:39 | |
I am back with a quick update and explanation on my recent absence. In addition I give a preview of some of the content I am looking forward to making in the future ========== Related links: Youtube Link Tokyo Landscapes https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZwie-Fv6r8UQlVf8k0QwGqzGngg5yDqB A Day in TOKYO in 1968 - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 15 Sep 2021 | Episode 170 | Japan Meme / Pic / Vid Reactions | 00:57:32 | |
This time we shake things up with some Japan meme talk plus reactions to other videos and pics. I hope you like it! ========== Related links: Episode 170 Youtube Video: oysm - IMI (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeFXN2SA-Ow Japan Funny Weird Compilation 2020 😂 (With English Subtitles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmoZzWrBnBU Japanese reacts to Japanese Memes #2 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jwzgGwADXM But we're speaking Japanese! 日本語喋ってるんだけど https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLt5qSm9U80 Japanese reacts to Japanese Memes #2 😂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj1VfnJdRNw - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 20 May 2019 | Episode 72 | Japanese Macroeconomics, Anime, Reverse Culture Shock, and More | 00:52:15 | |
There is lots to unpack in this episode. We go from economic policy, to guilty pleasure anime, to adapting to culture shock, and more. | |||
| 02 Jul 2019 | Episode 78 (Part 1) | Akil Sounds Great, Bubble Tea Has Taken Over Tokyo, and Sizing Japanese People Up By Their Clothes | 00:16:43 | |
This is a quick supplemental recording I am putting out. The audio quality is finally up to par (finally!) and we get into a quick article about the trend of bubble tea hitting Tokyo and Japanese Instagram. I also get into some insight on how trends work in Japan, and we wrap up with some advice on a subtle way you can start to differentiate types of people here. Also be on the look out for the other audio for this episode dropping soon. My apologies in advance for the rough audio on that one, but I think those issues are being us. | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | 忍びの家 (House of Ninjas) Review | Japanese Netflix TV Show | 00:09:10 | |
A review of House of Ninjas, a Japanese TV series available on Netflix. Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2bB4Mf2CyZnjFF2xt0Veg - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 08 Sep 2019 | Episode 88 | The Nissan Saga Continues, More Insights on Japanese Society, and More | 00:40:23 | |
This time we get into the latest turn in the Nissan Corporation saga, and I give my opinion on how it can give some context to a few of the challenges of living in Japan, plus much more | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Episode 119 | Akil’s Tips to Thrive in Japan, and Much More | 01:07:32 | |
In this episode I give some detailed advice for you to succeed in Japan if you are here or thinking about coming here in the future, dating advice for ladies, and more. ========= Related Links: Youtube Episode 119 Video: 4 Things you should know before dating a Japanese man http://www.enicee.com/en/article/What-you-should-know-before-dating-a-Japanese-man Las Vegas Sands folds on $10 billion Japan casino project | |||
| 11 Feb 2022 | Bonus Content #9: Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs Reaction | Reformatt Show | 00:38:48 | |
In this quick bonus content I give my reaction to a video reviewing some of the bars and clubs in the Osaka, Japan area. Before that I share some advice based on a listener email. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lkmnbeiits You Japan Tokyo Nightlife Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyoEeMgnFfg - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 29 Sep 2019 | Episode 91 | More Racial Insensitivity in Japan, and Corporate Greed Japanese-Style | 00:30:18 | |
In this episode I share some disappointing/angering remarks made about Naomi Osaka, and we get into a story that illustrates how deals are done behind the scenes here in Japan. | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | Episode 173 | Japan’s Princess Mako Wedding Scandal Explained | 00:47:22 | |
In this episode I give a quick movie review then give the low-down on the Princess Mako Wedding Scandal which has been in the Japanese headlines for years and just recently went international. ========== Related links: Episode 173 Youtube Video: Japanese Royal Family Tree https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c5/Japanese_Imperial_Family_Tree_May_2019.jpg Asakusa Kid | Official Trailer | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhzBFfkvn44 - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself | Episode 177 | 00:24:54 | |
(Apologies for the audio. I am using a new program and got the settings wrong) Welcome back to the Japan According to Akil podcast. I am back after a year and half off. I give you an update and explain what has been in Japan. - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 20 Oct 2019 | Episode 94 | Advice, Stories, and Recommendations on All Things Japan from Dating to Teaching to Yakuza | 00:53:49 | |
This is an episode filled with stories and advice. We will get sidetracked, but in a good way. Definitely get something to write with because you might hear some things you will want to write down. | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Episode 169 | Summer 2021 Link Dump | Japan Podcast | 00:21:59 | |
This time I clear my stock of unused links so that we can start fresh as we say goodbye to the summer of 2021 and bring in Autumn! ========== Related links: Episode 169 Youtube Video: Japan's Stereotypes Against Amejo in Okinawa Men's Outfits Japanese Girls Love & Hate (Summer, casual) How I Became TikTok Famous in Japan (Black in Japan) I Work, Therefore I Am (Life as a Salaryman) Rod Police Article https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/07/16/language/speaking-to-police-japanese/ A train ride into Japan's past Do Kyoto's Japanese Locals Want Foreigners to Return? MY JAPANESE STUDENT WAS A GIRL STREET RACER IN THE 90'S An INSANE Nightlife in Shibuya in the Rain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9G3g_q1acs Morning Musume English Lesson (subbed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXpyr0aVkHM Inside the Most Protested Olympics Ever - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Bonus Content #5 | You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... Review | 00:38:42 | |
This time I review a video that illustrates some of the miscommunications that can occur when you first hit the dating scene in Japan and give my take on things. =========== Related links: Youtube Link You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... 【MV full】 ヘビーローテーション / AKB48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkHlnWFnA0c - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Tokyo Neighborhoods Ranked + Shibuya Clubbing at 42 | Episode 179 | 00:33:02 | |
In this episode I got through a few popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, plus a nightlife story, and a big announcement! - 47 Tokyo Neighborhoods Article: https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/tokyo-neighborhoods Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | Episode 162 | Japanese Bento Talk and Tips to Stay Out of Trouble | 00:35:00 | |
This time I give some inside advice to help you choose the right Japanese bento (lunchbox), and I give you an important tip to remember while in Japan ========== Related links: Episode 162 Youtube Video: How a Train Bento Box is Made in Japan Tidying Up with Marie Kondo https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379?s=i&trkid=13747225&clip=80998926 Why Real Wasabi Is So Expensive American arrested on suspicion of smuggling cannabis oil https://japantoday.com/category/crime/american-arrested-on-suspicion-of-smuggling-cannabis-oil - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 23 Sep 2020 | Episode 136 | Japan Dating Advice for Men and Women | 00:45:03 | |
This episode is filled with critiques of and links to various videos related to dating in Japan, plus part three of our Deciphering Japan review! ========== Related links: Episode 136 Youtube Video: The reason why Japanese students don’t pronounce English properly https://soranews24.com/2020/09/13/the-reason-why-japanese-students-dont-pronounce-english-properly/ I Tried Dating In Japan With ZERO Japanese You Know You're Dating a Japanese Woman When... Gladly Global Youtube Channel Advice for Women: Japanese Dating Culture (Part 1) 🍵| Complaining About Japanese Boys Japanese Dating Culture (Part 2)| Host culture, sugaring, dating in Japan as a foreign woman. Coping With A Super-Ageing Nation | Deciphering Japan | Episode 3/4 - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 04 Aug 2019 | Episode 83 | Akil Almost Dies in Okinawa Japan, 7-11 Messes Up Their Cashless Ambitions, and More | 00:40:07 | |
This time I tell a few stories from my trip to beautiful Okinawa, I give some quick tatami mat advice, and I show how Japanese corporate structure can backfire. | |||
| 03 Nov 2019 | Episode 95 | The 2019 Halloween Review, A Bit of Tokyo Halloween History Uncovered, and Plenty of Video Recommendations | 01:00:28 | |
This is a fully loaded episode with info and insight from the past and present here in Japan where you might want to have something to write with because there will be lots of information coming at you. | |||
| 23 Jul 2019 | Episode 81 | Problems on Mount Fuji, A Japanese Novelty Item Suggestion, and My Two Cents on the Recent Trend of Tragedies | 00:45:22 | |
This episode covers several different topics, some light and others heavy. I give an update on a fuss going on atop the highest place in Japan, tell you about something cool you can pick up, then spend a bit of time sharing my concerns about a something that has been on my mind for a while. | |||
| 18 Jul 2020 | Episode 128 | Coming Tokyo Nightlife in Crisis? | 00:56:24 | |
This episode is filled with information, insight, and theories about how COVID-19 is affecting various industries in Japan. Note: During this episode I discussed travelers not being reimbursed their cancellation fees due to the Go To Campaign issues. After recording I checked Japanese news and realized that the government will not compensate businesses for their losses due to customer cancellations because of the amendment. ========== Related links: Episode 128 Youtube Video: Japan's Go To Travel push in disarray after tourism chief warns people away https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/18/national/go-to-travel-confusion-coronavirus/ Meet the beautiful, melancholy women paid to flirt in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l2EildVg2A Is Japan ready for transformational change? Safety Cat Video Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 13 May 2019 | Episode 71 | Anchor Check, No Drinks In Shibuya, Bossing Up Japan Style | 00:33:23 | |
I give some quick announcements, we talk about some changes coming to Halloween in Shibuya, and I give a Youtube recommendation with some advice going into it. | |||
| 12 Aug 2019 | Episode 84 | Akil's Crazy Night Out In Tokyo, Olympic Chaos Rant, and Japanese Video Recommendations | 00:45:57 | |
This time I tell another story about a crazy time out I had recently (please don't copy my actions), we get into some more Olympic heat talk, and I get a few video recommendations. | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | Who are Who Are トー横キッズ (Toyoko Kids)? | Japan According to Akil | 00:14:04 | |
I normally don’t discuss dark topics in detail, but this one came up on my timeline and I discuss a group o young people that gather in a particularly shady part of Tokyo. Not my scene, but it is worth a chat. ========== Youtube Video: Walk around Kabukicho Shinjuku Tokyo Japan again. Watching Yakuza (Japanese Mafia) offices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9RYfV1VCZY Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 | Bonus Content #4: Tokyo Walk - Shibuya Reaction | 00:31:43 | |
Let’s take a virtual stroll through one of my old stomping grounds in Tokyo and see what we can find. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Tokyo Walk - Shibuya (Jun.2021) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGTu_h0x1kM SHO - Yakubutsuwa Yamero (Subtitles) 薬物はやめろ”ヤクブーツはやめろ” (Official Music Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLYVHoU21gE SHO Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@sho_s.time?lang=en - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 31 May 2021 | Episode 161 | Cheap Tokyo Apartments Advice and More | 00:59:59 | |
In this episode we talk about a lot of random stuff, but I give some tips to help you with apartment hunting int the Tokyo area. Also, check out the links below. There is something for everyone. ========== Related links: Episode 161 Youtube Video: Cheap Tokyo Apartments Fashion "Rules" for Japanese Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwND7NGYL2M How A 600 Pound Tunafish Sells For $3 Million At The Largest Fish Market In The World Why Japanese Eel Is So Expensive Why Japanese Chef’s Knives Are So Expensive How Soy Sauce Has Been Made in Japan for Over 220 Years Japanese Women’s Pro Wrestling: Episode #43 of We are STARDOM!! Giulia vs Tam Nakano, Mayu Iwatani vs Syuri Why is it so Easy to be Thin in Japan? Japan's Custom Lamborghini Legend - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 02 Dec 2020 | Episode 145 | Let Me Tell You About Japan | 00:38:43 | |
In this episode I react to James from ALT Insider leaving Japan, we revisit Logan Paul’s foolishness in Japan from several years ago, and I pilfer another Youtuber’s questions ========== Related links: Episode 145 Youtube Video: ALT Insider Leaving Japan Special Final Episode https://altinsider.com/insidejapan128/ Japanese-American Vlogger Responds to Logan Paul: 'You Should Know Better' What NO-ONE Tells You About Japan STUNG by a GIANT HORNET! - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 29 Feb 2020 | Episode 110: The Japan Corona Virus Episode | 01:03:00 | |
In this episode I break down the current Corona Virus situation based on information I have gathered from the media, news outlets, and personal contacts. We are going to explore the issue from political, economic, and social aspects and hopefully give a fresh perspective on the issue (I’m and investigative journalist in this episode…kind of). ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Ginbis Tabekko Animal Butter Flavor 63g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner All schools in Japan told to close until April over virus outbreak https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/02/27/national/hokkaido-coronavirus-school/ Japan's transport, tourism sectors taking virus outbreak on the chin Store shelves stripped of toilet paper amid coronavirus fears Hong Kong is giving 7 million people $1,200 in cash to boost its recession-hit economy | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | Is the Bank of Japan Destroying the Japanese Economy? | Japan According to Akil | 00:28:26 | |
In this rant (after I talk about an item from Uniqulo I bought recently), I go deep into the most recent policy move by the Bank of Japan and the Japanese government that count have serious repercussions regards both in Japan and internationally. ========== Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 14 Apr 2020 | Episode 115 | Akil’s Gloomy Corona Virus Prediction + Tokyo Updates | 00:27:05 | |
This is a very speedy episode when I give some updates, background and predictions on what I expect to happen in Tokyo over the next few weeks related to the developing COVID-19 situation. =================== Youtube Episode 115 Video: English Medical Support Hotline https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200409/p2g/00m/0na/017000c Tokyo and central governments clash over what should shut in emergency | |||
| 26 May 2019 | Episode 73 | Japanese Over-innovation, Reverse Engineering Reverse Culture Shock, and More | 00:52:52 | |
In this meaty episode we talk about the pros and cons of Japanese innovation, I warn you against being at public nuisance when visiting Japan, and we finish reverse engineering reverse culture shock. | |||
| 28 Jul 2019 | Episode 82 | Taking Out the Big Trash in Japan, Sailor Moon Comes to Tokyo Akil's Over the Olympics, and More | 00:37:16 | |
In this short but sweet episode I give some tips to help you out if you need to move house while in Japan, I tell you about an anime themed restaurant coming to Tokyo, andI share my feelings on other topics. | |||
| 10 Oct 2020 | Episode 138 | Finding Someone and Your Place in Japan | 00:31:31 | |
In this episode I give some quick dating tips, and I give advice based on 10 questions you should ask yourself before moving to Japan. ========== Related links: Episode 138 Youtube Video: 10 Questions to Ask Before Moving to Another Country https://www.thespruce.com/before-moving-to-another-country-2436106 Japan’s healthcare system summed up in photo of hospital bill for father’s heart surgery Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 19 Aug 2021 | Episode 168 | Reminiscing About Tokyo Summer | 00:25:43 | |
It has been a little while, but I am back with a free flowing conversation about summer. I just think back on some of the activities I really enjoyed in my 20’s to give you an Idea of what summer in Japan is all about. ========== Related links: Episode 168 Youtube Video: Tokyo's beaches 2017 (Kanagawa Prefecture) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB17UyXPFP4 How To Japanese Summer // Wearing A Yukata + Fireworks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddm3auG2fRs - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 | Episode 163 | Spotting Good Japanese Women to Approach | 00:58:17 | |
This episode I definitely recommend you watch on youtube as opposed to the audio. I review a few topics, but in the second half of the episode I review I youtube video and give my take on the types of young women I would approach based on their look and atmosphere. I included thumbnails from the “ULTRA JAPAN PART 2” video that you will find below. ========== Related links: Episode 163 Youtube Video: Why Japanese Melons Are So Expensive Why Wagyu Beef Is So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CTzhqVHmww Japan's Craziest Festival (Onbashira Log Riding 御柱祭 2016) Kanamara P*nis Festival Exposed ★ ONLY in JAPAN Why Not Dance? The Awa Odori Festival | nippon.com Japan Traditional Culture Fighting festival Side Hustling in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHDidtS9C08 INTERVIEWING GIRLS AT JAPAN'S HOTTEST CLUB: TANTRA TOKYO! ULTRA JAPAN PART 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmSvmvn1sFw - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | 4 Essential Traditional Japanese Furniture Items | 00:08:19 | |
I discuss 4 essential furniture items for a Japanese home plus share some stories and advice related to them. - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Episode 132 | Drinks & Stories: Craziness In Cambodia (and Singapore) | 01:29:48 | |
In part two of this saga I explain the events of my first trip to Cambodia, which also led to some silliness in Singapore. ========== Related links: Episode 132 Youtube Video: Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 18 Aug 2019 | Episode 85 | Jumping Through The Hoops of Japanese Society to Chase Your Dreams, and a Special Food Surprise | 00:40:13 | |
In this episode I open up about some of the challenges and lessons learned as I pursue my business dreams in Japan, and a special food related surprise at the end of the podcast. | |||
| 31 Aug 2019 | Episode 87 | Advice for Understanding Your Japanese Better, plus Plenty of Video and Article Recommendations | 00:51:07 | |
We spend a large piece of this episode giving insight into a cultural difference that frustrates many foreign people sandwiched between plenty of articles and video recommendations related to Japan. | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | Episode 106 | Advice and Insight on Japanese Society, Yakuza-Related Rumors, and More | 01:15:25 | |
This time around I go back and add some supplemental stories and info to previously discussed topics, then we get into a few articles concerning Japanese society (and more). ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Bourbon Choco Digestive Biscuit 17 Sheets) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Kiefer Sutherland 24 Calorie Mate Commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYwaMQ8ln3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0xZ0U5SxJU&list=PLCDA97C5A4E842047 The rise of Japan's 'super solo' culture https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200113-the-rise-of-japans-super-solo-culture Once upon a time ... in Azabu Juban Ganto-0 | |||
| 13 Aug 2020 | Episode 131 | Drinks & Stories: Part 1, Going To China | 01:03:39 | |
In part one of this epic story I explain the circumstances which led me to meet my (kind of) former boss and take a wild trip to China filled with ups and downs. ========== Related links: Episode 131 Youtube Video: Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 18 Nov 2019 | Episode 97 | Entering Phase 3 of the Japan Podcast, Epic Tokyo Stories, and Japanese Food Talk | 01:20:54 | |
In this epic episode we kick off a new phase of this podcast with a different format and more information (and crazy stories) for you. This is probably the most effort and preparation I have put into an episode so far, so I hope you enjoy it! =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Marukome Salt Reduced Taste Of Your Virtue Restaurant Plenty 32 meals) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Black lifestyle in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qe4AZRkFYE Are Japanese B-Stylers Racist? | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | Episode 124 | Epic Story Time (Japan Eikaiwa Bankruptcy) | 01:15:17 | |
This episode is a tale filled with background information and side-stories as I explain the events leading up to the NOVA (Japan's former largest English conversation school) bankruptcy of 2007 ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 124 Video: Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 15 Jan 2021 | Episode 149 | My 2021 Predictions for Japan | 00:39:55 | |
In this first episode of the year I catch you up on what has been going on in Tokyo and give a few insights on what to expect in 2021 plus more! ========== Related links: Episode 149 Youtube Video: Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 29 Jul 2020 | Episode 129 | Tokyo Hip-Hop Subculture | 00:51:09 | |
This time I give my perspective on the subculture of hip-hop in Japan. Here, it is not as mainstream as you might think. I also recommend a few documentaries for you enjoy. ========== Related links: Episode 129 Youtube Video: What are the biggest misconceptions about Japanese culture? JP The Wavy: 'The culture of hip-hop unites us' https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/07/24/music/jp-the-wavy-hip-hop/ Made in Kawasaki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KeRbLmnmc Rising from the Tokyo Projects https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn36uJvwIvA Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | Episode 122 | Japanese Convenience Store Food Review, おもてなし(Omotenashi) Talk, and Story Time | 00:53:23 | |
In this rapid fire episode I give lots of information and stories ranging from cultural advice to crazy Japanese izakaya stories. ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 122 Video: 22 insanely tasty Japanese snacks you can get at convenience stores https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/guide/NTJnews0052-en/ ‘Omotenashi?!’: 4 Guys Reveal the Most Shocking Things About Japan’s 'Hospitality' https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-akihabara/article-a0003428/ Japanese Pool Player Naoyuki Oi GO HOME! HAPPPPY! INTERVIEW COMPILATION Kawasaki mastering the English language Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ Email me: | |||
| 22 Jan 2020 | Episode 105 | More Tokyo Stories, a Hidden Cherry Blossom Viewing Route, and More | 01:04:05 | |
It’s story time with Akil! After giving an update on the podcast we we get into some crazy anecdotes from my time here in Japan, with some secret Tokyo cherry blossom season advice to boot. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Otsuka Calorie Mate Chocolate Flavor 80g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Kamurozaka https://shinagawa.kokosil.net/en/place/00001c00000000000002000000500057 Tokyo Art Beat Website | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Episode 148 | 2020 Year in Review and Christmas in Japan | 00:44:20 | |
I round out the year with a chilled out episode where I give a quick breakdown of Christmas in Japan before reviewing 2020. ========== Related links: Episode 148 Youtube Video: What's Christmas Like in Japan? 6 Unique Ways Japanese Celebrate the Holidays! https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0000770/ 2020 in Pictures https://www.japantimes.co.jp/images-of-2020-coronavirus/ - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 | Episode 174 | How to Pray at Japanese Temples and Shrines | 00:33:14 | |
This is a very important episode if you are planning to come to Japan. Visiting temples and shrines is an important part of life and tourism, so I break down how to properly pray at them so you don’t make a fool of yourself (like I have done in the past). ========== Related links: Episode 174 Youtube Video: Leaving America to Become a Software Developer in Japan (Black in Japan) | MFiles - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 12 Nov 2019 | Episode 96 | Advice for All Night Fun in Tokyo, and Avoiding Cultural Missteps When Visiting Japan | 00:33:52 | |
Even though I am fighting off a cold, we have an episode with some advice you can definitely use in your preparations to visit or more to Japan, sprinkled in with a few anecdotes. Also, check below for the link to the article I discussed. I will try to post links to things I talk about from now on. Website Link: https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japan-at-night | |||
| 15 Jun 2020 | Episode 123 | Fast Food and Matchmaking in Tokyo | 00:57:21 | |
I give some insight into banking, dating, and eating out in the Tokyo area along the way to an educational and entertaining episode. I hope you enjoy it.
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Related links:
Youtube Episode 123 Video:
https://youtu.be/jHm9m6GkfkQ
10 Best Japanese Fast Food Chains
https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/10-best-Japanese-fast-food-chains
Gokan Tips
https://guidable.co/culture/love/what-you-should-know-before-gokon/
Kasaneteku / Winning in a singles mixer !? / Japanese commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMg_qEF7EFI
NHK Sekai No Ima Twitter Link
https://twitter.com/nonbrenoir/status/1270238466865942531?s=21
Email me:
questionsforakil@gmail.com
Japan According To Akil Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/
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| 22 Apr 2020 | Episode 116 | Ducking Tokyo Crowds During Semi-Lockdown | 00:39:45 | |
In this short-but-sweet episode I share some everyday events I went through today mixed in with a few tips on ducking the crowds in Japan. =========== Youtube Episode 116 Video: | |||
| 18 Jun 2019 | Episode 76 | Akil Sounds Terrible, Festival Recap, 10 (out of 50) Wild Things to Do in Tokyo | 00:29:12 | |
First off apologies for the bad audio. I am still learning the ins and outs of my new equipment and some rookie mistakes were made on this episode. Besides that we talk about a unique festival experience I had, and I give some fun things newcomers can do in Tokyo. | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | Bonus Content #7: Review of ‘Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ | 00:37:32 | |
This time I review a WSJ video mini doc that compares inflation in Japan to the US and share my some points of contention I have with it. ========== Related links: Youtube Link 'Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ Kishida pins hopes on wage hikes to accelerate wealth redistribution - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | Bonus Content #6 | Aggretsuko Netflix Anime Review | Sanrio Anime | 00:13:15 | |
A review of my favorite new show to learn about Japanese culture. FYI, In my review I forgot to mention is that the subtitles have been changed quite a bit in some situations to better suit western audiences. It changes the nuance of a lot of situations so if you are not a mid to advanced Japanese speaker you might miss some details. It is nothing to worry about, but just letting you know. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Aggretsuko | Sanrio Anime | Netflix Tokyo Has Built The World's Best Subway Japan, The Gaming Giant: Can It Stay In The Game? | Japan's Comeback Game | CNA Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwBoLPEhljQ - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | Episode 80 | Funky Tokyo Weather, and Japanese Tourists Acting a Fool | 00:30:13 | |
This time I explain how the weather in Tokyo is particularly crazy this year, and then I break down a story about some reverse-Japanese discrimination before giving some advice you can use. | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | Episode 101 | Japan Motivation 101 and More | 00:38:07 | |
In this episode we begin to wrap up this year with some basics to help you out if you are planning or considering moving to Japan. =========== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Calbee Jagarico Salad Taste 60g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Moving to Japan? Here are 10+ Tips to Help Women Prepare For Expat Life https://savvytokyo.com/moving-to-japan-here-are-10-tips-to-help-women-prepare-for-expat-life/ | |||
| 28 Mar 2021 | Episode 155 | What Makes Japan Unique? | 00:54:38 | |
In this episode we get back to the basics of the podcast by reviewing some of the fundamental aspects of Japanese culture. =========== Related links: Episode 155 Youtube Video: 109 Reasons Japan is a Unique Country https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/why-japan-is-unique Japan's Traditional Tattoos Are Celebrated at This Underground Pilgrimage How 1980s Japan Became History's Wildest Party | Earthquake Bird | Netflix KABUKI Theater STAR WARS: A Japanese dance-drama from a Galaxy Far Far Away! FULL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ8VtEw5DgE&t=1541s - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | Episode 171 | Talking Dirty in Japan | 00:45:44 | |
In this episode I give share my take on an article that gives some Japanese bedroom talk advice =========== Related links: Episode 171 Youtube Video: Tokyo Savvy: A Foreign Girl’s Guide On How To Discuss Sex With Your Japanese Guy https://savvytokyo.com/foreign-girls-guide-discuss-sex-japanese-guy/ Takeshi’s castle - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | The Joker Takes Tokyo | Episode 178 | 00:23:14 | |
In this episode we discuss being on TV in Japan, and election chaos due to emergence of wild political parties in Tokyo | |||
| 24 Jul 2021 | Why the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sucked Explained | 00:20:07 | |
In this quick update I give some inside information and insight as to why the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony was so underwhelming. ========== Related links: Episode 166 Youtube Video: Keigo Oyamada quits Olympic opening ceremony role over past bullying https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/07/20/national/keigo-oyamada-olympics-resignation/ Olympic opening ceremony director fired for Holocaust joke in 1998 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony's video game music includes Final Fantasy, Sonic Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony's video game music includes Final Fantasy, Sonic - CNET Olympics 50 Events Performance from Opening Ceremony 1998 Nagano Olympics Opening Ceremony Full Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony (Japan from 1:48:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssc5eLjLoMQ - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Episode 79 | Japanese Gifts, Taxes and Political Blunders, Olympic Fairness, and More | 00:48:47 | |
In this episode we cover a variety of topics ranging from cultural traditions, to furniture buying, to macroeconomics (on this podcast? yeah). Lots of information for you whatever you are into. | |||
| 24 Feb 2020 | Episode 109: Understanding the “Ideal Mate” in Japan, Advice before Coming to Japan to Teach or Become Famous, and More | 01:04:53 | |
This is a content packed episode with lots of links to videos, articles, and movie info that you really should explore for context and awareness about what it is really like to live in Japan for various reasons. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Eiwa Strawberry Marshmallow 80g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Japanese women’s magazine’s list of traits for an ideal man is both understandable and baffling Abroad in Japan: 26 Traits Japanese Girls Want in a Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuAQo97K-zE Survey asks Japanese women what best job for a husband is, with architect topping list Abroad in Japan: What Teaching English in Japan was REALLY Like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VDnj8IEWNc Big in Japan Documentary Preview | |||
| 25 Apr 2021 | Episode 157 | Battle Royale Japanese Movie Review and More | Japan Podcast | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode I recap the goings on in Tokyo and give some recommendations for restaurants, tv shows, and movies you might like. ========== Related links: Episode 157 Youtube Video: Cicada Wedsite https://www.tysons.jp/cicada/en/ The Way of the Househusband | Trailer | Netflix Anime Battle Royale Official Blu-Ray Trailer (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Episode 109 Delay Announcement | 00:01:59 | |
Sorry, but there isn’t going to be an episode this week. Gotta do my taxes for Japan (plus I was a bit sick last weekend). Sorry for the delay, but I will be back with another great episode next week!
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| 31 May 2020 | Episode 121 | Dealing with the George Floyd Situation from Japan, and More | 00:39:52 | |
This time I talk through my thoughts on developing situation in America looking in from the outside. We also get into an article related to the Japanese pension system. ========== Related links: Youtube Episode 121 Video: Rapper Killer Mike gives impassioned speech during Atlanta protests https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxHWVJYXkeU Japan revises law to make more part-timers join pension program ========== Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ Email Me | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | Episode 144 | Tokyo Thanksgiving 2020 Special (Kind Of) | 00:45:39 | |
***FYI: Apologies for the delay on the podcast upload. There was an issue with the host's server for the past 12 hours*** In this episode I do a quick appreciation exercise to celebrate Thanksgiving 2020, then I get into some of my thoughts on the efforts to revitalize the Japanese countryside. ========= Related links: Episode 144 Youtube Video: 2 Hours of Daily Japanese Conversations Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com https://www.youtube.com/user/japanesepod101 An outsider's look at the problems plaguing rural Japan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2020/11/16/issues/international-community-rural-japan/ Japan's Country Towns Were Dying, Then COVID Happened Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 13 May 2022 | Episode 175 | Akil’s Love Is Blind Japan Review + Much More | 00:42:03 | |
It has been a while, but I am glad to be back talking with you all. First we get into a discussion about the Japanese economy, then I give my Love Is Blind Japan review, followed by a quick discussion of a few trailers ========== Related links: Episode 175 Youtube Video: BULLET TRAIN - Official Trailer (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOsk2Vlc4o Tokyo Vice | Official Trailer | HBO Max https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3oWrNQo_Ng Why Sea Urchins Are So Expensive | So Expensive Why Japanese Ruby Roman Grapes Are So Expensive | So Expensive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE7NqzhMDms The Greatest Car EVER Made... No One Bought https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZefRiqCU0k - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 14 Jan 2022 | Bonus Content #8: Review of How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) | Mrs Eats | 00:14:00 | |
I give a quick review of some useful tips on how not to drive Japanese people crazy by a youtube channel I just stumbled upon. ========== Related links: Youtube Link How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhHPPL3ThKg - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 01 Mar 2021 | Episode 153 | Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) Review | 00:47:35 | |
This episode is a review of an thrilling and disturbing story of how international marriage can go wrong in Japan. I try to add some advice that hopefully can prevent situations like this from happening to others. ========== Related links: Episode 153 Youtube Video: Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) | MFiles 'There is no discrimination in Japan': survey results show statement is far from true https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210220/p2a/00m/0na/015000c LDP wants more women at meetings, but only if they don't talk: Nikai - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 06 Jul 2020 | Episode 126 | More Q&A About What Japan is Really Like | 00:41:09 | |
This time I go further in depth about everything from technology to gender inequality in Japanese technology. ========== Related links: Episode 126 Youtube Video: Quora Q&A Consul General of Japan in New York plays and slays Jimi Hendrix style Star Spangled Banner Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 08 Jan 2020 | Episode 103 | My New Year's Recap, Olympic Foolishness Begins, Ghosn Talk, and More | 00:35:51 | |
First I have to apologize again to one of our most active listeners, Rod, for not including some information you gave previously. I am adding the links you sent me to the list for the next episode so I do not forget again (instead of trying to remember off the top of my head, smh). My bad for the second time. I like to do what I say and I wanted to make my apology public this time. In this episode I give a quick New Year’s recap, more Olympic foolishness, and much more. =============================== SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Bourbon ALFORT FS 204g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Yoto Brewing Website Tokyo to contain asbestos found at 2020 Olympics water polo venue Carlos Ghosn says he has 'escaped injustice' after fleeing Japan for Lebanon https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/12/31/business/carlos-ghosn-flight/#.XhHvyBczbBI World’s Busiest Station: Shinjuku Station Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOmskE5uTm4 Tokyo American Club Website | |||
| 28 Jun 2020 | Episode 125 | Dangerously Chocolaty Japanese Junk Food + More | 00:48:45 | |
We have another food sampling episode along with some nightlife advice, and much more. ============ Related links: Youtube Episode 125 Video: Nightlife advice https://www.google.co.jp/amp/s/thesmartlocal.com/japan/japanese-nightlife-rules/amp/ Quora Q&A ============ Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 19 May 2021 | Episode 160 | Olympic Drama, Gourmet Tokyo Ramen, and More | Japan Podcast | 00:21:50 | |
This time we talk about some issues facing the 2021 Olympics,, discuss some gourmet food, and give some food for thought. ========== Related links: Episode 160 Youtube Video: How The Tokyo Olympics Became The Most Expensive Summer Games Ever 7 MICHELIN-Recommended Ramen Joints In Tokyo https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en/article/travel/7-michelin-recommended-ramen-joints-in-tokyo Why All Foreigners Leave Japan - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 09 Mar 2020 | Episode 111 | Things You Will Love to Hate About Japan Plus Video (With a Bad Angle, Sorry) | 00:40:57 | |
With all of the negative news in the world, this episode I try to lighten the mood by getting around to a lighthearted list that I alluded to in previous episodes. Also, be sure to check the links below. I have added video to the podcast, so please check my first attempt (apologies for the bad camera angle) via my Youtube page. ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Nagatanien Rice Seasoning Of Adults Mini #1 20packs [5 Set) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner 67 reasons you won’t like Japan https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/67-reasons-you-wont-like-Japan Episode #111 Video on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-ZsyFd4oVQ&feature=youtu.be Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 06 Feb 2021 | Episode 151 | Simple Pleasures of Life in Japan | 00:30:53 | |
In this episode I run through the latest news from Japan and give a list of brainstormed places that I prefer in Japan as opposed to my home country. ========== Related links: Episode 151 Youtube Video: Criticism keeps swirling over Tokyo Olympic chief's sexist comments - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | Bonus Content #3: Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Coffee Commercial Series Reaction | 00:24:13 | |
This time I take a look at a series of interesting Japanese coffee commercials that Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones did some time ago. Interesting stuff. ========== Related links: Youtube Link Alien Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Commercials More Celebrities in Japanese Commercials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oH9iueYtnSk - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | My Journey to Japan: The Full Untold Story | 00:09:11 | |
I share the untold story of how I ended up in Japan as a person of color. Experience Japan through my eyes in this revealing story. - Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil - Get an inside peek into life in Tokyo Japan with the Japan According to Akil Podcast. | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Episode 152 | Tough Times in Japan | 00:53:58 | |
This time I talk about some things I dislike about living in Japan, then give my perspective on some groups of Japanese struggling in the new normal of the pandemic economy. ========== Related links: Episode 152 Youtube Video: The Uneasy State of Japan’s Welfare System https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/13/national/media-national/business-government-welfare/ - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ | |||
| 24 Jun 2021 | Episode 164 | More Dating Advice + Big in Japan (2018) Review | 01:03:00 | |
In this episode I focus on Big in Japan (2018) and use it as a glimpse into the people and way of thinking you should (not) have when dealing with people in Japan. Also, I have pieced together a series of videos to help you find that special someone while you are in Japan. ========== Related links: Episode 164 Youtube Video: Omakase: The Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeEVLHfB5-Qsx-3arUU2tLGzHvsJ_yOB Japan's Most Terrifying Bridge: Eshima Ohashi 5 Things I Dislike About Foreign Guys // How To Date Japanese Women 5 Reasons Why I Date Foreigners // How To Date Japanese Women Dating in Tokyo Japan as a Foreigner Dating in Japan - It's NOT Easy [OSAKA] Japanese High School Girls - Would You Date a Foreigner??? What's Dating Like in Japan for Americans? | Street Interview Tinder in Japan (2021) - Not what you expect Big in Japan (2018) - OFFICIAL TRAILER - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | Episode 154 | Netflix Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Review | 00:14:46 | |
In this short episode I give a quick review of an interesting mini-series by Netflix Japan and share my thoughts on the good and bad points of it. ========== Related links: Episode 154 Youtube Video: Japan's 12 Most Famous Samurai https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/5818/ Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan - Season 1 - Netflix Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWS39AXTb3s Youtube Video:The rise & fall of Japanese phone giants - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | Episode 108 | Insight Race Relations in Japan, Clubbing Recommendations in Tokyo, and More | 00:51:49 | |
The first and second halves of this episode are really different. We start with a serious and very important topic that I try to shed light on, then we follow up with some nightlife recommendations if you want to hit the town in Tokyo (and more along the way). ========= SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Fujiya Lemon Squash Gummy 40g) https://saqramart.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner Carlos Ghosn Was Too Big Not to Fail in Japan http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/13108566 Japanese companies confront reality of racial harassment Best Clubs in Tokyo 2020 https://jw-webmagazine.com/tokyo-clubbing-bible-which-area-to-go-for-clubbing-in-tokyo-1274a8b2d688/ | |||
| 27 Jun 2024 | サンクチュアリ (Sanctuary) Review | Japanese Netflix Series | 00:10:32 | |
I review a Japanese Netflix series that centers around the secret side of the sumo world. Sanctuary Netflix Link: https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81144910 - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | Episode 140 | Stop Making Japanese People Worry | 00:48:22 | |
This time we get into some reviews of videos related to dating, the Japanese image of foreign people, plus STORY TIME! ============== Related links: Episode 140 Youtube Video: Michael Fay - Caned NAKED in Singapore May 5, 1994 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4a4St2yaPM Do Japanese Elders Want Foreigners in Japan? What Worries Japanese Girls about Dating Western Guys Japanese Women on Dating - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ | |||
| 19 Jul 2024 | Japanese Netflix TV Show And Movie Review | Episode 181 | 00:30:30 | |
I discuss Japanese TV shows and movies I have watched recently and I give my review of these Japanese TV shows to help you decide if you want to watch them.
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| 26 Aug 2019 | Episode 86 | Listener Shout Outs, Japan Question from Jon, 2020 Paralympic Talk, and Much More | 00:57:40 | |
In this episode we have serval video recommendations about life in Japan, we talk comfort food, I tell a few stories from the past, and much more including some inside information I learned about the Paralympics coming to Tokyo in 2020. | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 | What is going on with the Japanese Yen? | Japan According to Akil Podcast | 00:28:18 | |
In this episode I rant about the current situation of the Japanese Yen and share some inside info I have accumulated from various sources in and around Tokyo. ========== - Relevant Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeresyFinancial - Youtube Link: Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an inside peek into what life is really like living in Tokyo Japan as Akil shares the news, stories, everyday comedy that comes with life in Japan. | |||
| 03 Jun 2019 | Episode 74 | Tokyo Train Companies, Memories, and Wacky Lessons In Subway Etiquette | 00:42:24 | |
I get sidetracked early on my way to talking about the train system here and sharing a clever campaign from the past encouraging people not to be jerks on the Tokyo subway. | |||
| 15 Dec 2020 | Episode 147 | My Fukuoka Party Weekend Story Part 2 | 01:20:18 | |
In this episode I share and interesting video from another Youtuber in Japan and the types of Japanese men you will encounter before finishing my wild Fukuoka story. ============ Related links: Episode 147 Youtube Video: Enlightize in Japan-How I See Japanese Guys After Living in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qna5zr29sl8 - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
| 18 Nov 2020 | Episode 143 | Youtuber Nobita from Japan Lost All of My Respect | 00:35:55 | |
This episode is solely dedicated to addressing the unforgivable and indefensible comments made by the Youtuber Nobita from Japan. ========== Related links: Episode 143 Youtube Video: BLACK PEOPLE MAY BE DANGEROUS FOR JAPAN - BY NOBITA https://www.bitchute.com/video/kdY66YrAaYFK/ Jane Elliot: Brown Eye, Blue Eye https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPZEJHJPwIw Jane Elliot: Frontline-A Class Divided https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mcCLm_LwpE - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: Japan According To Akil Instagram Page | |||
