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- 63 - How we’ll spend our Christmas in Japan #60
🎶"It's Christmas and I want everything I just can't wait."🎶 Here's hoping you'll have a great holiday season, and we'll see you in the New Year. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love it if you shared it with someone you think would like it too. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 19 Dec 2022 - 30min - 62 - English in Japan: Will People Understand You? Pt.2 #59
Depending on what part of Japan you go to, your English experience will be very different. And always remember speak slower not louder. If you enjoyed this episode, we would love it if you shared it with someone you think would like it too. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 18min - 61 - English in Japan: How and Where it is Pt.1 #58
Last week I accidently uploaded Eahab's isolated audio. But this week is the actual episode, sorry about the mix up-Clayton English is everywhere in Japan, or at least that's what most people might think. English is taught at schools and is in many places in the biggest cities, but is it all over Japan? Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 - 15min - 59 - How is Mexican Food in Japan #57
The 3 of us have had very different experiences when it comes to Mexican food in Japan. Hopefully the food becomes more poplar here because its amazing. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 - 23min - 58 - How We Keep Our Sanity in Japan #56
Being in a foreign country can take a toll on your mental heath. In this episode we talk about what we do to keep our sanity. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 14 Nov 2022 - 20min - 57 - 3 Spooky Scary Halloween Stories #55
This week is Halloween and we decided to do something a little different. We decided that each one of us will tell a spooky story, we how you enjoy it. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 - 23min - 56 - What to Bring When Visiting/ Staying in Japan #54
Japan has opened by the time this episode drops, so we thought it would be a good idea to let people know somethings that might be helpful to bring when visiting or starting your life in Japan. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 24 Oct 2022 - 18min - 55 - Advice for Visiting Japan #53
Japan is finally opening up so we thought it would be good to share some things we think might help you if you plan on visiting The Land of the Raising Sun. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 17 Oct 2022 - 26min - 54 - 1 Year Anniversary Q&A #52
It's been a year since we've started this podcast and on this episode we'll answer questions that have been submitted to us from you the listeners. Thank you for going on this journey with us. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 48min - 53 - A Typhoon, Ramen and Costco #51
It was so much fun getting together after 3 loooooong years of not seeing each other. We had a great time but there was some stupid stuff come our way and in this episode we'll talk about it. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 03 Oct 2022 - 28min - 52 - Hello Preston: Lowering Expectations When Visiting Japan #50
This is the 1st episode that we've recorded together and it was so much fun. And joining us is our friend Preston. He's been here for 4 years and has enjoyed it. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 - 28min - 51 - Is Kyoto Worth a Visit #49
In 2019 we went on a trip to Kyoto and really enjoyed it. In this episode we talk about why we think Kyoto is absolutely a place you should visit if you come to Japan. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 28min - 50 - Is Osaka Worth a Visit? #48
About 4 years ago we got together to visit Osaka and Kyoto. It was so fun to get together, but was it worth the trip. Yes , totally Osaka and Kyoto are great places to visit and in this episode we'll tell you why. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 28min - 49 - From Osaka to Hokkaido: Eahab’s Summer Vacation #47
Flying across most of Japan to enjoy some of the best stuff this country has to offer. We'll talk about what Eahab enjoyed most on his summer vacation. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 34min - 48 - 3 Years in Japan and How Different Does America Feels #46
There's no us in The USA, because we're in Japan. But Christian did go back home during summer break and he tells us what it was like going back to The States. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 26min - 47 - Is Okinawa Worth a Visit #45
We're back baby and more refreshed than ever. This episode Clayton talks about his trip to Japan's Hawaii and what people who are thinking of going should do. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 - 26min - 46 - We’re Going on Vacation
New episodes should be coming out on the week of the 15th. We hope y'all have a fun and safe summer to 😄.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 - 00min - 45 - Why are Vending Machines so Popular in Japan #44
Vending Machines are everywhere in Japan, and they are really amazing. There a re a bunch of just basic ones where you press the button and the drink comes out. But there are ones that sell hot drinks, ones that you can pay by scanning your train car and ones that have anime characters that talk to you. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 22min - 44 - School Festivals at Japanese Schools #43
There are many school festivals in Japanese schools, but in this episode we are mainly talking about culture festivals. They are very fun, and the kids get to make something very creative. It can be decorating a classroom, a dance or even a drama. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 17min - 43 - Manga: Japanese Comicbooks#42
In The States we have comics but in Japan it's all about the manga. Manga is similar to comics in many ways, pictures and word bubbles. But there are differences, in this episode we talk about some of those and some of our favorite mangas. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and wherever you find Podcasts.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 - 23min - 42 - Life at a Japanese School and Things We’ve Noticed #41
We live in different parts of Japan and we teach different grades, but one thing we all have in common is that we enjoy teaching in Japan. It's been a fun experience and in this episode we talk about somethings we've noticed at school. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 26min - 41 - Seico Mart Hokkaido’s ”Exclusive” Convenience Store #40
Seico Mart was started in Hokkaido in the 1970's and it's been doing well ever since. It even opened a store at Hokkaido University. While only one of us has been to Seico Mart I would highly recommend trying it if you ever get the chance. Seico Mart Company Profile, Seico Mart Quick History, Akihiko Akao Death Write up by Real Economy, Japan's Favorite Conbini, Hokkaido's Exclusive Flavors, Seico Mart Wiki Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 - 22min - 40 - I Like Trains #39
In Japan using public transportation is super common. Trains are the main way people here get from point A to B. They are almost always on time, clean and usually very quiet. If you come to visit Japan you will most likely be using these to get around, and we don't think you'll be disappointed. JR Pass Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Mon, 27 Jun 2022 - 24min - 39 - 10 Wasaigo Words and What the Heck is Wasaigo? #38
Japanese words that are made from English words to create a different meaning in Japan. These words are known as “wasei eigo” (和製英語, Japanese-made English). Foreigners have a hard time understanding these since the meaning of these words differ from what native speakers would understand. It can also be called ‘pseudo-English’ Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 25min - 38 - Stories From Japan Feat. Eahab #37
Living in Japan has been such a fun time. In this episode we talk with Eahab about our time here. From teaching to golden week or our reoccurring love Costco. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 45min - 37 - Hello Nihon Trailer #0
We are Hello Nihon 3 friends who are living in Japan and we want to share our experiences and some things we've learned with you. Our episodes range from life in Japan, random deep dives and some things about the Japanese language. If you're interested in Japan and its culture tone in or share with someone you think might enjoy it. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Fri, 10 Jun 2022 - 00min - 36 - 7-11 24/7 #36
7-11 in the United States is not usually somewhere people make an effort to go to. If they come across it on a road trip they may stop by but no one goes out of there way to go to a 7-11. In Japan I would say that's a little different, people may just leave the house to go to a 7-11. Here in Japan they truly put the convenient in convenience stores. A Mini History of Convenience Stores in Japan 7-11 Buyout Number of 7-11 Stores, Big Gulp, History of 7-11 Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 08 Jun 2022 - 21min - 35 - Lawson: American Milk Store to Japanese Convenience Store
From a humble store that sold ice and milk to a giant corporation that has stores all over. Lawson is one of the most popular convenience stores in Japan, and there's a bunch of reasons why. Plus they have chicken-kun. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 - 17min - 34 - Summer Foods in Japan #34
When it starts to get hot a great way to beat the heat it to eat some tasty foods. From fish to shaved ice Japan has some really good summer dishes. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 25 May 2022 - 27min - 33 - Going to the Dentist in Japan #33
Living in America has many benefits there is a variety of food, different cultures and some beautiful places to visit. But dental tends to be ridiculously expensive. Here in Japan it is relatively cheap compared to Back in the States. Being able to go to the dentist and knowing it won't break my wallet is a crazy wonderful feeling.
Wed, 18 May 2022 - 15min - 32 - Going to the Hospital in Japan #32
If you've ever been hurt in America you've probably thought twice about going to the doctors or hospital. It could have been the long waits, the uncaring doctors or maybe you couldn't or didn't want to pay the outrageous prices. Here in Japan it's a little different and in my opinion way better than back home. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 11 May 2022 - 19min - 31 - 6 Dos When Visiting Japan
In this episode we talk about a few things that will make visiting/ living in Japan Way easier. There were things we had to learn along the way since we've started living here and hopefully you all can skip what we had to go through and go straight to knowing it 😆 Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 04 May 2022 - 18min - 30 - 6 Don’ts When Visiting Japan
If/ When you come to Japan you may stand out, especially since the boarder has been closed for so long. In this episode we share some basic Don'ts when visiting Japan. We've made a bunch of goofs while living in Japan and we're hoping we can't help you avoid some. Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 - 21min - 29 - Japan’s Trash Culture #29
Japan is a very clean place to live, and one reason could be because of their trash system. There are few few public trash cans around Japan, so people tend to throw their trash away at home or a コンビニ. Compared to American Japan has double the categories of garbage burnable, PET bottles and a bunch of others. Back in America we had 3 can and the pick up would come once a week. It's things like these that make it interesting and at times frustrating to live in Japan XD Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Podbean
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 - 19min - 28 - おにぎり Not Just an Attack From Zoro #28
Going as far back as the Heian Period (794-1185) rice balls have been a delicious snack enjoyed by everyone. They've been filled with all sorts of ingredients and have been made by hand and by machine. This cheap and tasty treat can be enjoyed all over Japan. The hardest part is choosing your favorite flavor. Onigiri Machine Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Podbean
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 - 22min - 27 - Traveling, Cycling and Shrine Fighting. How 3 Years in Japan Has Treated Eahab #27
Friend of the podcast Eahab stops by for an interview. He has been in Japan for 3 years and prior to that he was studying Japan back at college. Being an avid cycler, Eahab has seem many beautiful sites his town of Ehime has to offer. Listen to a few of his stories on this weeks podcast. Eahab's Instagram where he posts pictures of his life in Japan Follow us at Hello Nihon on Twitter, Instagram, and Podbean
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 - 40min - 26 - How Do You Like Your とまご? #26
🎵Eggs eggs eggs. How do you like them, how do you like them.🎵 Eggs are amazing, and they can improve most dishes. Eggs in Japan are on another level. There are a few differences we've noticed while living in Japan and we'd like to share them with you. Super cool egg machine Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 19min - 25 - Japanese Grocery Stores #25
The layout of grocery stores here are pretty similar to the ones back in the states. The only real differences are the products that they sell, and the fish song that plays near the seafood section 😆 Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 - 24min - 24 - She Sells Sushi By The Seashore #24
Sushi is defiantly one of our top foods here in Japan. It's a dish that has been made for hundreds of years. When you have sushi prepared by someone who has worked on it for years you can tell, it's AMAZING. If flights weren't so expensive sushi alone would be a good enough reason to visit Japan. Eat Japan.com. and Japan Guide.com were two sources we used for this episode. They were really informative articles. Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - 24min - 23 - Mo Mochi Less Problems #23
Mochi is a sweet little treat that seems to be everywhere in Japan. It has a nice chewy texture and a big variety. Mochi is also a special treat for most Japanese holidays, and it's fun to make. FoodinJapan.com was defiantly an interesting read for this episode. Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 - 16min - 22 - The パンcast Episode #22
This episode is dedicated to bread, one of the best foods out there. Bread in Japan is amazing plain and simple. There are all sorts of breads that we've only ever had in Japan and we'd like to share them with you. Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 - 18min - 21 - Food That’s Different in Japan #21
Growing up in the States we got used to how food tastes there. Pizza is savory and usually has nice crunchy crust, pasta with red sauce may have a little hint of sweetness burred in there and hamburgers come with a bun. But here in Japan some food is prepared differently, Pizza with unique toppings, sweet pasta, and hamburgers what are more ham than burger. It's been fun noticing the differences. Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 - 17min - 20 - Breakfast in Japan vs. America #20
I remember when I was younger and would walk down the cereal isle looking for a cereal that looked good. There were so many choices I usually just went back to the best one Rice Krispies. But here in Japan breakfast is usually healthier than that. But I sure do miss Rice Krispies. Follow is at Hello Nihon @ Instagram and Hello Nihon @ Podbean
Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 19min - 19 - Noodles in Japan #19
Rice isn't the only popular carb in Japan. From Udon to Soba Japan has a bunch of noodles that started here and have become popular all around the world. Follow us Hello Nihon Pod on Instagram If you want to see some of the delicious food Christian has made Bento Club is his YouTube channel.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 - 19min - 18 - Our Stomachs are Homesick #18
In this tangent of an episode we reminisce about food we miss from the states. Whenever you move there is always an aspect of your old home you miss, for us in this episode it's all the food we can't find in Japan. Mexican food, cheese, meat for cheap. Just things we grew up eating. If you ever visit California I would highly recommend a breakfast burrito they are Amazing. Listen to us at https://hellonihon.podbean.com/ Follow us at hellonihonpod@Instagram
Wed, 26 Jan 2022 - 23min - 17 - Real Ramen Rundown #17
One of our favorite foods here in Japan. If you like pork broth or miso you can't go wrong with a nice hot bowl of ramen. We talk about what we think makes ramen real ramen, we also talk about instant ramen and the Cup of noodle museum. Defiantly one of the must have food when visiting Japan. I would recommend several shops so you can say you have a favorite place. hellonihonpod@Instagram
Wed, 19 Jan 2022 - 25min - 16 - An Interview with David Lynch, and What 8 Years in Japan has Taught Him #16
A world traveler by nature and a great storyteller, David tells us how he ended up becoming an ALT in Japan for 8 years so far. Through the interview David also lets us know how living in Japan has changed him and advice if people want to visit or live here. David also cohosts a podcast The Kyodai Brothers with Cazes, it's a very soothing podcast also about Japan. We hope you enjoy this episode! David and Cazes Podcast https://thekyodaibrothers.podbean.com/ Hello Nihon https://hellonihon.podbean.com/
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 - 33min - 15 - The Conveniences of コンビニ #15
Convenience stores are all over the place in Japan, and they really live up to their names. There are so many things you can buy and do there, from taking out money, paying bills or just grabbing a quick snack. They defiantly make traveling around Japan much more convenient.
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 21min - 14 - New Year’s in Japan #14
Christmas just finished it's time for the next holiday in Japan. We talk about what we used to do in America for New Year's and what people usually do for New Year's in Japan. We hope you all have a safe New Year's and this year will be better.
Wed, 29 Dec 2021 - 22min - 13 - Christmas in Japan #13
In this one we talk about the most wonderful time of the year. We talk about what we do here in Japan and traditions we've heard about or seen vs. what we did back in the states and the traditions we've seen there. Whatever holiday you celebrate, we hope you have a great one! Stay safe and have fun.
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 23min - 12 - Seasons of Japan #12
Growing up in California we have never really experienced different seasons, it's always just different versions of hot. But here in Japan they have all four seasons. In this episode we talk about what usually happens in each season and what we like to do during. Hope you enjoy the episode. I wanted to fit a RENT reference in here but I couldn't think of one, if you come up with one please leave it in the comment section. Instagram @hellonihonpod
Mon, 13 Dec 2021 - 26min - 11 - Ways to Travel in Japan #11
Planes, trains and shinkansen. There are many ways to travel in Japan, the majority of which are easy to figure out and pretty cheap. If you're thinking about visiting Japan we talk about our experiences when it comes to a whole bunch of different travel methods. If you enjoyed the episode please follow us at @hellonihonpod on Instagram.
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 - 22min - 10 - Japanese Restaurants Yum Yum
Japanese food in Japan is amazing (who would have thought XD). This episode we talk about costs, servers and ramen. One of the big perks about living in Japan is the amazing food.
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 - 20min - 9 - Japanese Apartments vs. American Apartments #9
In this episode we talk about the differences we've noticed between Japanese apartments and American apartments. From size, to number of rooms to the cost. We try and talk about everything we could think of when with the things we considered different.
Mon, 22 Nov 2021 - 24min - 8 - Japanese BBQ and American BBQ #8
This episode is dedicated to making us hungry. We talk about the Japanese BBQ we've had while living here and the BBQ we had back home in America. By the end of this episode we were incredibly hungry and we apologize if we made you hungry to, but hopefully you enjoyed the episode XD
Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - 29min - 7 - Japanese Work life Compared to American Work life #7
Thinking about working in Japan? In this episode we talk about our experiences working in both the US and Japan, and we'll compare what cultural differences we've noticed. Listen if your wondering what you'll get into if you start working in Japan. Consider following us on Instagram @hellonihonpod Thank you for your support.
Sun, 07 Nov 2021 - 26min - 6 - Japanese School Lunches vs. American School Lunches #6
In this episode we talk about our experiences with American school lunches and how they differ from Japanese lunches. We talk about the food but we also talk about the things we did during lunch and how it compares to what the kids do here in Japan. Follow us on Instagram at hellonihonpod Please like and follow if you enjoyed this episode. Have a great day.
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 - 29min - 5 - Some Obstacles We‘ve Faced Since Moving to Japan #5
From being unable to read all the mail we receive to not being used to using only cash, we've had some things we needed to adjust to. Japan is a really great place to live, and we both really like it, but there have been somethings we still need to get used to. If you have anything you'd like us to talk about please send us a message on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hellonihonpod/
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 - 25min - 4 - ”Fast” Cars, Narrow Roads and Tough Tests #4
Driving in Japan is defiantly different than driving in The States. Somethings are better than others but either way the freedom of having a license and being able to drive is a very Big plus!
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 - 30min - 3 - The ”Weirdest” Foods We‘ve Had In Japan So Far #3
From differently flavored potato chips to whale liver, we've eaten a bunch of stuff we never thought we would eat living back in the states. The food on this episode range from yummy to almost a punishment. If you visit Japan we hope you'll try new food too.
Sun, 10 Oct 2021 - 27min - 2 - 3 Likes and dislikes about the Japanese Countryside- #2
In this episode we talk about the Japanese countryside. The things we enjoy and the things we wish we had living out here. While we love living in Japan and the countryside is beautiful, there are things we either miss or wish it had.
Sun, 03 Oct 2021 - 38min - 1 - Hello! Hello Nihon #1
Christian and Clayton talk about how they became interested in Japan, and their first experiences coming to Japan. These two friends now live there, this podcast will talk about their lives in Japan.
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