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Japan According To Akil Podcast
4 Essential Traditional Japanese Furniture Items
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.
2024-07-04
08 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Tokyo Neighborhoods Ranked + Shibuya Clubbing at 42 | Episode 179
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.
2024-07-03
33 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
サンクチュアリ (Sanctuary) Review | Japanese Netflix Series
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.
2024-06-27
10 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself | Episode 177
(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.
2024-06-24
24 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
忍びの家 (House of Ninjas) Review | Japanese Netflix TV Show
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.
2024-06-24
09 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
What is going on with the Japanese Yen? | Japan According to Akil Podcast
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 https://www.zerohedge.com/ - Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/JNo3uSxISfw Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To...
2022-10-26
28 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Is the Bank of Japan Destroying the Japanese Economy? | Japan According to Akil
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: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/ - The Japan According to Akil...
2022-09-22
28 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Who are Who Are トー横キッズ (Toyoko Kids)? | Japan According to Akil
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: https://youtu.be/x69Vv_rw3kw 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&ut...
2022-09-09
14 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Is Shohei Otani Getting Screwed?
This quick rant is about Shohei Otani and his contract status. I ask a few questions and give my theory as to why he might be getting screwed ========== Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/1fWOSgYTw1I 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...
2022-08-30
13 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
I Caught It | Japan According to Akil
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: https://youtu.be/OAdNbmVoHM0 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 i...
2022-08-26
07 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 176 | Looking Back on My Experiences Teaching English in Japan for 18 Years
This time I give a self-interview of sorts and explain my experiences and approach to teaching English in Japan. Also, I try to give some insight into some of the early struggles and experiences I had. Hope you like it! ========== Japanese words Americans use (and don't understand) Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU0MEKSqFBo 7 Healthy Habits in Japan https://youtu.be/NbY-_583ScI 11 things I hate about living in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaezXwXoW_E "Why Japanese Bathe...
2022-07-13
59 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 175 | Akil’s Love Is Blind Japan Review + Much More
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: https://youtu.be/yPxRglTZdQ8 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
2022-05-13
42 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
March 2022 Update: Where is Akil?
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 https://youtu.be/N0uKhm0fm4U Tokyo Landscapes https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZwie-Fv6r8UQlVf8k0QwGqzGngg5yDqB A Day in TOKYO in 1968 https://youtu.be/VoisGvQrSIo - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm...
2022-03-30
17 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #9: Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs Reaction | Reformatt Show
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 https://youtu.be/gd4tH7QlSeE 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...
2022-02-11
38 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 174 | How to Pray at Japanese Temples and Shrines
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: https://youtu.be/Jn02gkSMwpk Leaving America to Become a Software Developer in Japan (Black in Japan) | MFiles https://youtu.be/A1vFVaCFjTg - Flipboard Magazine Pa...
2022-01-20
33 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #8: Review of How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) | Mrs Eats
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 https://youtu.be/cIRhaCjez94 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: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page
2022-01-14
14 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #7: Review of ‘Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ
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 https://youtu.be/zxaXQ-Fm_Ds 'Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ https://youtu.be/lSJis2K6B8Q Kishida pins hopes on wage hikes to accelerate wealth redistribution https://japantoday.com/category/politics/Kishida-pins-hopes-on-wage-hikes-to-accelerate-wealth-redistribution - Flipboard Magazine Page:
2022-01-05
37 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 173 | Japan’s Princess Mako Wedding Scandal Explained
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: https://youtu.be/9ypX9GyrQW0 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: ...
2021-12-20
47 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #6 | Aggretsuko Netflix Anime Review | Sanrio Anime
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 https://youtu.be/NNtA4ptH9Fc Aggretsuko | Sanrio Anime | Netflix
2021-12-08
13 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #5 | You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... Review
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 https://youtu.be/3SyQL9mWidQ You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... https://youtu.be/asSGPYTo5kk 【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...
2021-11-22
38 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 172 | We Couldn’t Become Adults Netflix Movie Review
In this episode, I give my We Couldn’t Become Adults Netflix Movie Review first without spoilers and later my spoiler review. ========== Related links: Episode 172 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/3pM1N8h81VY We Couldn’t Become Adults | Official Trailer | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QudoMSz0e6s The Room 806 Barbershop and Salon http://www.theroom806.tokyo/index.php/en-us/ - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medi...
2021-11-10
54 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #4: Tokyo Walk - Shibuya Reaction
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 https://youtu.be/I19U7ij8hxY 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: ht...
2021-10-25
31 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 171 | Talking Dirty in Japan
In this episode I give share my take on an article that gives some Japanese bedroom talk advice =========== Related links: Episode 171 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/K6jCBX6OFvo 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 https://youtu.be/Q9wAORBq0fE - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Emai...
2021-10-12
45 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #3: Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Coffee Commercial Series Reaction
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 https://youtu.be/HwL7QtpnN3k Alien Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Commercials https://youtu.be/DaertH40hqE 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
2021-10-05
24 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #2: Everything Wrong With Netflix Movie Kate (So Far)
In another test video I give my review of Kate on Netflix and explain some of the inconsistencies I noticed with what Tokyo is actually like KATE | Official Trailer | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MysGjRS9jFU&t=4s Akil’s Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/lHJACdz7-mo - 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 ...
2021-09-24
17 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content #1: Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Reaction
Time for some Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank fun as I give my reaction and of course comedic insight =========== Related links: Akil’s Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/l2-b_oFMIDk Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Video https://youtu.be/5uTMav4olkU - 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: questionsforakil@gmail.com ...
2021-09-23
29 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Bonus Content: Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Reaction
Time for some Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank fun as I give my reaction and of course comedic insight. Also, be sure the check the youtube video link below for the interesting visuals ========== Related links: Akil’s Youtube Video Link https://youtu.be/l2-b_oFMIDk Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Video https://youtu.be/5uTMav4olkU - Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&ut...
2021-09-21
05 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 170 | Japan Meme / Pic / Vid Reactions
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: https://youtu.be/ffAfZO-Wnvo 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/watc...
2021-09-16
57 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 169 | Summer 2021 Link Dump | Japan Podcast
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: https://youtu.be/v-8ksqWSDeU Japan's Stereotypes Against Amejo in Okinawa https://youtu.be/70H0EA83dJA Men's Outfits Japanese Girls Love & Hate (Summer, casual) https://youtu.be/K92XwN9yO_Y How I Became TikTok Famous in Japan (Black in Japan) https://youtu.be/GjcdRwybAxY
2021-08-30
21 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 168 | Reminiscing About Tokyo Summer
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: https://youtu.be/FKf8zeFwZU0 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=Ddm3auG2fR...
2021-08-19
25 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 167 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 2
This time we continue our breakdown of Japanese body language and with a breakdown of a date situation. There are also lots of links and supplemental content for you below. This is another one you might want to watch on Youtube. Enjoy! ========== Related links: Episode 167 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/ImD5gxhdIs8 Nomikai Manners (all-Japanese article) https://u-note.me/note/1046 Intimate Date Video https://youtu.be/tco0GmEb8-0 What’s It Like Being Black In Japan in 2021? | Street Interview ...
2021-07-28
54 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Why the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sucked Explained
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: https://youtu.be/xtOeulOhUTg 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 https://japantoday.com/category/tokyo-2020-olympics/olympic-opening-ceremony-director-fired-for-holocaust-joke Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony's video game music includes Final Fantasy, Sonic Tokyo Olympics opening...
2021-07-24
20 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 166 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 1
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: https://youtu.be/loqTu_zT3IQ Don't use this in Japan when Japanese girls and boys get FURIOUS! https://youtu.be/GWm81-3wcig Japan : History of Japan's Ancient and Modern Empire (Full Documentary)
2021-07-11
57 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 165 | Japanese Study Advice + Problems with Life in Japan
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: https://youtu.be/q39P7nIAktI 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...
2021-06-30
53 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 164 | More Dating Advice + Big in Japan (2018) Review
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: https://youtu.be/agWj9J58JlM Omakase: The Series https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeEVLHfB5-Qsx-3arUU2tLGzHvsJ_yOB Japan's Most Terrifying Bridge: Eshima Ohashi ...
2021-06-24
1h 03
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 163 | Spotting Good Japanese Women to Approach
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: https://youtu.be/o4P6Em5WNpI Why Japanese Melons Are So Expensive https://youtu.be/2YntFbFRnvs
2021-06-16
58 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 162 | Japanese Bento Talk and Tips to Stay Out of Trouble
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: https://youtu.be/TUUMvJEk_A8 How a Train Bento Box is Made in Japan https://youtu.be/eBPsaa0_RtQ Tidying Up with Marie Kondo https://www.netflix.com/title/80209379?s=i&trkid=13747225&clip=80998926 Why Real Wasabi Is So Expensive https://youtu.be/Ej7jx0x_MR0
2021-06-07
35 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 161 | Cheap Tokyo Apartments Advice and More
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: https://youtu.be/M7tD-2fgE_M Cheap Tokyo Apartments https://youtu.be/ooh1aoEJKZc Fashion "Rules" for Japanese Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwND7NGYL2M How A 600 Pound Tunafish Sells For $3 Million At The Largest...
2021-05-31
59 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 160 | Olympic Drama, Gourmet Tokyo Ramen, and More | Japan Podcast
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: https://youtu.be/zWQfFj6Zxmk How The Tokyo Olympics Became The Most Expensive Summer Games Ever https://youtu.be/7PM4sYl3dsI 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 https://youtu.be/E2GtYnQzi2w - Podcast Webpage...
2021-05-19
21 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 159 | Yakuza and The Family Netflix Movie Review | Japan Podcast
In this episode we finish up the list from the previous episode and I give a review of a great yakuza movie I saw recently. ========== Related links: Episode 159 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/W0eU1yj6wEY 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vcg9R1uoqI Trailer de Yakuza and The Family (HD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvfT8EMR558 A Family on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81424705
2021-05-13
29 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 158 | Ask Japanese 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long Review
In this episode I go through the first half of a great list from Ask Japanese on Youtube with my first personal opinion to boot. ========== Related links: Episode 158 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/4NuGh2GeSUA Japanese Taxi Door Lever Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isQPEGMHEm0 Japanese Hookup Expert Explains Hookup Culture in Japan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH4ziY6wCHY 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vcg9R1...
2021-05-06
36 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 157 | Battle Royale Japanese Movie Review and More | Japan Podcast
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: https://youtu.be/Te5c8mXwdmE Cicada Wedsite https://www.tysons.jp/cicada/en/ The Way of the Househusband | Trailer | Netflix Anime https://youtu.be/cvZ9thKolOA Battle Royale Official Blu-Ray Trailer (2000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0p1t-dC7Ko - Flipboard Magazine Page:
2021-04-25
34 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 156 | More Explanations of Japanese Culture
Let’s continue with the list breaking down Japan and its culture, plus a good supplementary video link below. ========== Related links: Episode 156 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/Lr09LSR9pTE 109 Reasons Japan is a Unique Country https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/why-japan-is-unique An Insider Revealed Nissan's Secrets, Then Faced Its Wrath https://youtu.be/MogExZ9NBVI - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me...
2021-04-10
36 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 155 | What Makes Japan Unique?
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: https://youtu.be/MbIbvOAkRoI 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 https://youtu.be/q1h8K92cEag How 1980s Japan Became History's Wildest Party | Earthquake Bird | Netflix https://youtu.be/E3rtq7EdXwI KABUKI...
2021-03-28
54 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 154 | Netflix Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan Review
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: https://youtu.be/LtNgq_6TOFY 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 https://youtu.be...
2021-03-08
14 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 153 | Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) Review
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: https://youtu.be/Zq2euX6H9JU Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) | MFiles https://youtu.be/jniN4YyB0bc 'There is no discrimination in Japan': survey results show statement is far from true https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20210220/p2...
2021-03-01
47 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 152 | Tough Times in Japan
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: https://youtu.be/W2HdHyEaGts 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...
2021-02-17
53 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 151 | Simple Pleasures of Life in Japan
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: https://youtu.be/LRcOlioScSI Criticism keeps swirling over Tokyo Olympic chief's sexist comments https://japantoday.com/category/national/criticism-keeps-swirling-over-tokyo-olympic-chief%27s-sexist-comments - Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com
2021-02-06
30 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 150 | Story Time: Spending the Morning at the Japanese DMV
In this episode I tell the story of renewing my driver’s license in Japan. =========== Related links: Episode 150 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/8LIRLH90D0E Japanese Driver Safety Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKG91cIKDZ8 - 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: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil In...
2021-01-24
37 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 149 | My 2021 Predictions for Japan
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: https://youtu.be/vUmetoqND34 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: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https...
2021-01-15
39 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 148 | 2020 Year in Review and Christmas in Japan
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: https://youtu.be/Mdvr5Ki-I4U 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 ...
2020-12-30
44 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 147 | My Fukuoka Party Weekend Story Part 2
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: https://youtu.be/w1EfvSFtrWc 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: ...
2020-12-15
1h 20
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 146 | My Fukuoka Party Weekend Story Part 1
I discuss the the controversy related to the Naomi Osaka Nike commercial, then get into part one of another epic Fukuoka party weekend story. ========== Related links: Episode 146 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/LegmNKvZtV0 Nike's diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55140846 The Unfettered Shogun Fight Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w7xpPwO7xs The Unfettered Shogun IMDB https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0220189/ - Flipboard Magazine Page:
2020-12-11
49 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 145 | Let Me Tell You About Japan
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: https://youtu.be/EZT7NN65GcQ ALT Insider Leaving Japan Special Final Episode https://altinsider.com/insidejapan128/ Japanese-American Vlogger Responds to Logan Paul: 'You Should Know Better' https://youtu.be/bRwHBlG-Pqo What NO-ONE Tells You About Japan https://youtu.be/tLExSqNNMPc STUN...
2020-12-02
38 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 144 | Tokyo Thanksgiving 2020 Special (Kind Of)
***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: https://youtu.be/aNNPl40iWzY 2 Hours of Daily Japanese Conversations https://youtu.be/bCTurn_ut68 Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com https://www.youtube.com/user/japanesepod101
2020-11-26
45 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 143 | Youtuber Nobita from Japan Lost All of My Respect
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: https://youtu.be/p7Gdad-apHs 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...
2020-11-18
35 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 142 | Life Woes and Misinformation in Tokyo
This time we get into some of the challenges various Japanese people are facing, plus some insight from various links related to Japan. ***FYI-This episode will be the final one featuring links from Nobita's Youtube page. I will explain why in detail on the next episode*** ========== Related links: Episode 142 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/tFICte0qgkQ Can Japanese Paid Companions Survive a Pandemic? https://youtu.be/7fJpRa7o_fQ Inside The Lives Of The Rich Kids Of Japan https://youtu.be...
2020-11-10
53 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 141 | Types of Japanese Women You Will Encounter Living in Japan
This episode has in in-depth review of a popular Youtuber’s video and some other interesting information to help you better understand life in Japan. ======== Related links: Episode 141 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/1gfwZT1zsmY How Halloween Became at Thing in Japan https://kotaku.com/how-halloween-became-a-thing-in-japan-5954768 Japan Virtual Tour Youtube Chanels https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ0fkEaTm106vBdvd4PK_sA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTv_Dg1BXFUglzWIIincpQ Suga says plan to release Fukushima water coming soon ...
2020-11-02
1h 01
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 140 | Stop Making Japanese People Worry
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: https://youtu.be/Di68-GgOH-Y Michael Fay - Caned NAKED in Singapore May 5, 1994 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4a4St2yaPM Do Japanese Elders Want Foreigners in Japan? https://youtu.be/hyXQXDkR26Y What Worries Japanese Girls about Dating Western Guys https://youtu.be/SGld2qRUV60 Japanese Women on Da...
2020-10-26
48 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 139 | Dates, Jobs, Hope, and the Lack There of in Japan
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: https://youtu.be/R59ZCLiOPJg 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=i2vfy6S6...
2020-10-17
52 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 138 | Finding Someone and Your Place in Japan
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: https://youtu.be/ms6REjzwwWg 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 https://japantoday.com/category/features/health/japan%E2%80%99s-healthcare-system-summed-up-in-photo-of-hospital-bill-for-father%E2%80%99s-heart-surgery Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com...
2020-10-10
31 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 137 | Finding Someone and Your Place in Japan
This time we get into housing and meeting different types of people along with the conclusion of our review of the Deciphering Japan docuseries. ========== Related links: Episode 137 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/38xW8fwZHrE Bone Thugs N Harmony Member Bizzy Bone Helps Stranded Japanese Fan https://youtu.be/VssZ5yx4NW0 https://youtu.be/n98-9spqvE4 https://www.xxlmag.com/bone-thugs-n-harmony-bizzy-bone-japanese-rapper-plane-ticket/ Tokyo Meets Brooklyn https://www.youtube.com/user/v18dl Before After Japanese Renovation Show...
2020-09-30
1h 26
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 136 | Japan Dating Advice for Men and Women
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: https://youtu.be/MfxQ5f8xZ-U 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 https://youtu.be/JUBSQXmm-3k You Know You're Dating a Japanese Woman When... https://youtu.be/asSGPYTo5kk Gladly Gl...
2020-09-23
45 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 135 | Understanding Japanese Work Ethic and Red Light Districts
We have a long episode filled with lots of stories and information, some serious and some silly. Either way it is going to be entertaining! ========== Related links: Episode 135 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/wTnlin9eH1Q Jake Nalton Oppai Bar Story https://youtu.be/_c7EuIAQEB4 “Yoru No Machi” Places List 1-Girl Bars 2-Hostess Bars 3-Kabakura Bars 4-Opai Bars (spelling?) 5-Sex Kabakura Bar 6-Delivery Health Service 7-Pink Salon 8-Fashion Heal...
2020-09-17
1h 23
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 134 | Advice for Coming to Japan in 2021
I reply to a few great questions from a listener, then I give my review of the first part of an in-depth mini-series. ========== Related links: Episode 134 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/xoSu--2_ORY Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLb1TFruUoQ Deciphering Japan Episode 1/4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dsD6FWfZHE Flipboard Magazine Page: https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share Email...
2020-09-09
1h 03
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 133 | Drinks and Stories Part 3: the Downfall of Mr. Kawasaki
This is the final part of a story that spans 3 countries and lots of wild experiences, plus some economic talk to boot ========== Related links: Episode 133 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/N_31mK_xT24 Quora-Will Japan Ever Come Back to Its Glorious Economy? https://www.quora.com/Will-Japan-ever-come-back-to-its-glorious-economy-like-the-1980s-and-1990s/answer/Don-Murray-15?ch=8&share=0d7e706e&srid=uoaDLz Youtube-Japan: The Fading Economy https://youtu.be/ErUQnd-YFGg Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page
2020-08-29
59 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 132 | Drinks & Stories: Craziness In Cambodia (and Singapore)
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: https://youtu.be/X6Nt7WxQFJg Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/
2020-08-21
1h 29
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 131 | Drinks & Stories: Part 1, Going To China
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: https://youtu.be/dPiEtz2gq_8 Podcast Webpage Link: https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/
2020-08-13
1h 03
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 130 | Two Part Episode Extravaganza
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 https://youtu.be/9gOrNZ5b9Z4 Episode 130 Part 2 Youtube Link https://youtu.be/92kCzjYjcKg (ATL Insider Interview) Ep. 112 – Making it Work Longterm (and Surviving NOVA!) w/ A...
2020-08-05
1h 02
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 129 | Tokyo Hip-Hop Subculture
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: https://youtu.be/D9qINJqYVOE What are the biggest misconceptions about Japanese culture? https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-biggest-misconceptions-about-Japan-and-Japanese-culture/answer/Kotaro-Hanawa?ch=8&share=d5149303&srid=uoaDLz 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...
2020-07-29
51 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 128 | Coming Tokyo Nightlife in Crisis?
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: https://youtu.be/idOZKk_rCJM Japan's Go To Travel push in disarray after tourism chief warns...
2020-07-18
56 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 127 | Riding a Tokyo Death Train
In this mellow episode I share a surreal story about a recent Tokyo train ride, and give some information about a unique game played in some Japanese schools. ========== Related links: Episode 127 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/M3Z9MkHE_Ik Quora Q&A https://www.quora.com/People-of-Japan-what-s-something-that-the-world-says-about-your-country-that-frustrates-you-but-it-is-not-true/answer/Rei-Miyasaka?ch=8&share=5e720afc&srid=uoaDLz The Rules of Bo Taoshi - Weirdest Sport EVER! https://youtu.be/lyaSsA_jxd0 Japan’s Game Of War https://www.youtube.com/wa...
2020-07-14
25 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 126 | More Q&A About What Japan is Really Like
This time I go further in depth about everything from technology to gender inequality in Japanese technology. ========== Related links: Episode 126 Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/WnkIeuqDuE0 Quora Q&A https://www.quora.com/People-of-Japan-what-s-something-that-the-world-says-about-your-country-that-frustrates-you-but-it-is-not-true/answer/Rei-Miyasaka?ch=8&share=5e720afc&srid=uoaDLz Consul General of Japan in New York plays and slays Jimi Hendrix style Star Spangled Banner https://soranews24.com/2020/07/04/consul-general-of-japan-in-new-york-plays-and-slays-jimi-hendrix-style-star-spangled-banner Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www...
2020-07-06
41 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 125 | Dangerously Chocolaty Japanese Junk Food + More
We have another food sampling episode along with some nightlife advice, and much more. ============ Related links: Youtube Episode 125 Video: https://youtu.be/WdzzK5nCnw0 Nightlife advice https://www.google.co.jp/amp/s/thesmartlocal.com/japan/japanese-nightlife-rules/amp/ Quora Q&A https://www.quora.com/People-of-Japan-what-s-something-that-the-world-says-about-your-country-that-frustrates-you-but-it-is-not-true/answer/Rei-Miyasaka?ch=8&share=5e720afc&srid=uoaDLz ============ Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/
2020-06-28
48 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 124 | Epic Story Time (Japan Eikaiwa Bankruptcy)
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: https://youtu.be/b-cy49DiXcU Email me: questionsforakil@gmail.com Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/
2020-06-22
1h 15
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 123 | Fast Food and Matchmaking in Tokyo
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. ========== 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...
2020-06-15
57 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 122 | Japanese Convenience Store Food Review, おもてなし(Omotenashi) Talk, and Story Time
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: https://youtu.be/xpMavKqTd5o 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 http...
2020-06-08
53 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 121 | Dealing with the George Floyd Situation from Japan, and More
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: https://youtu.be/SXLQCFKYATg 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 https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan-revises-law-to-make-more-part-timers-join-pension-program ========== Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https...
2020-05-31
39 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 120 | Manners Tips to Impress Japanese People, and More
In this episode I give a quick update on the opening of Japan, plus we get into an interesting article about manners in Japan while I share inside info and some stories as well. ========== Episode 120 Youtube Video https://youtu.be/EQunruM6jj0 April travelers to Japan dropped 99.9% from year earlier to 2,900 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/21/national/foreign-travelers-japan-decline-record-low-just-2900-april/#.XsaHXRMzbBI 50 Japanese Manners and Customs https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/japanese-manners-and-customs ========== Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https...
2020-05-22
43 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 119 | Akil’s Tips to Thrive in Japan, and Much More
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: https://youtu.be/sz_kiNmMmC0 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 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/13/business/corporate-business/las-vegas-sands-folds-japan-casino/#.XrwHuxMzbBI
2020-05-15
1h 07
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 118 | Killer Bees from Japan on a Swarm, Tokyo Party Stories, and More
My apologies for the missing video on this episode. I have an idea what happened and will try to fix the problem for next time. However, or all of you listeners, we have short, but sweet episode filled with information and entertainment. ========== Japanese Hornet Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JVwTsDw_p0 Japanese Hornet TV Show Segment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhQ_HDJQyBY Japan According To Akil Youtube Channel (apologies again for the missing video for this episode) https://www.youtube.com...
2020-05-07
30 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 117 | Mysterious Corona Data, Japan Dating Advice for Fellas, and a Japanese Study Tip
We have content-packed episode with a few unexpected happenings along the way. Please take a look at the links below after listening to the episode. ==================== Full Episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/TuIBUdszNvI BBC Article-Coronavirus: Japan's low testing rate raises questions https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-52466834 Chibi Maruko Chan Season 1 on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-5N4V8QtZk&list=PLMqAZhUTdu93rna6xf0cxTHX_bN9N-pky How do you avoid Gaijin Hunter in Japan? https://www.quora...
2020-05-01
47 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 115 | Akil’s Gloomy Corona Virus Prediction + Tokyo Updates
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: https://youtu.be/YU5BEfE346k 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 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/09/national/tokyo-clashes-with-central-government-over-closure-of-businesses/#.XpRsAySRWEc
2020-04-14
27 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 114 | Tokyo Lockdown Countdown
This episode went a bit (really) off the rails and I vented a bit about what is going on in Japan in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak and a possible turning point in the collective Japanese psyche regarding this issue. ========= Episode 114 Youtube Video https://youtu.be/04pTEGBls5Q Abe's two-mask pledge met online with derision and humor https://japantoday.com/category/politics/no-masking-the-mockery-japan-two-mask-pledge-ripped-online 7 Japanese Superfoods To Boost Your Immune System https://savvytokyo.com/7-japanese-superfoods-to-boost-your-immune-system/ Japan According To Akil Instagram Page https...
2020-04-03
37 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 112 | Corona’s Impact on the Tokyo Olympics, and More Things to Dislike About Japan
This was another great episode with lots of insight and of course video (with a good angle in the link below). I give an new take on how I (and my wife) believe the current situation will affect the Olympics, plus some advice you won’t hear anywhere else. ========= Episode 112 Youtube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M7HD7fKCbE&feature=youtu.be SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Lotte Custard Cake Party Pack 9 Pieces [10 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 Organizers cancel Spring Koshie...
2020-03-15
1h 13
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 111 | Things You Will Love to Hate About Japan Plus Video (With a Bad Angle, Sorry)
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 http...
2020-03-09
40 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 105 | More Tokyo Stories, a Hidden Cherry Blossom Viewing Route, and More
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 https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/index.en
2020-01-22
1h 04
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 99 | Akil's Crazy Week, Japan Housing Talk, Funny Japanese Commercials and More
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
2019-12-05
39 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 84 | Akil's Crazy Night Out In Tokyo, Olympic Chaos Rant, and Japanese Video Recommendations
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.
2019-08-12
45 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 83 | Akil Almost Dies in Okinawa Japan, 7-11 Messes Up Their Cashless Ambitions, and More
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.
2019-08-04
40 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 82 | Taking Out the Big Trash in Japan, Sailor Moon Comes to Tokyo Akil's Over the Olympics, and More
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.
2019-07-28
37 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 78 (Part 1) | Akil Sounds Great, Bubble Tea Has Taken Over Tokyo, and Sizing Japanese People Up By Their Clothes
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...
2019-07-02
16 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 77 | Akil Learns a Lesson, and More Advice For Newcomers to Tokyo
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.
2019-06-23
36 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 76 | Akil Sounds Terrible, Festival Recap, 10 (out of 50) Wild Things to Do in Tokyo
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.
2019-06-18
29 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 69 | Akil's Ghibili Review Part 2
This is the 2nd part of my Ghibili review where I also give you a few hints if you haven't seen any of the movies yet
2019-05-01
39 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 53 | Japan Rotating Sushi Bar Tips and An Akil Update
In this episode I explain my hiatus over the past few weeks, then we get into the first part of a more detailed explanation of eating various Japanese dishes with a discussion of rotating sushi bars.
2018-10-03
35 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 38 | Akil's Red Wine Japan Economic Forum (Part 1)
This is part one of an in-depth discussion about Japan's post war economy. Don't worry, I keep things fairly light-hearted, but it is filled with info that I have compiled over my stay here and I wish I knew before coming.
2018-05-13
52 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 31 | Akil Venting Emotions and Japanese Karaoke Explained
This time we got into a good article and discussion about karaoke in Japan. We had tips, embarrassing stories, much more. Before that there is a bit of rant from me, so skip to minute 15 if you don't want to hear any of that stuff.
2018-03-25
51 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 23 | A Mellow Akil Goes Deep Into Japanese Bathrooms, plus Tokyo Snow-Related Chaos
In this episode you get a mellow, late night version of the podcast. I talk about why bathrooms in Japan freaking ROCK, tell you about an unexpected snowstorm that wreaked havoc here in Tokyo, and give some tips on urban survival here.
2018-01-28
50 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast
Episode 16 | A Christmas Quickie From Akil
My apologies for another short episode, but life happens sometimes. I explain how everything went crazy on my journey to recording, then we quickly talk about how wacky Christmas in Japan is before I have dash.
2017-12-10
32 min