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Japan According To Akil Podcast4 Essential Traditional Japanese Furniture ItemsI discuss 4 essential furniture items for a Japanese home plus share some stories and advice related to them.
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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.2024-07-0408 minJapan According To Akil PodcastTokyo Neighborhoods Ranked + Shibuya Clubbing at 42 | Episode 179In this episode I got through a few popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, plus a nightlife story, and a big announcement!
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47 Tokyo Neighborhoods Article:
https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/tokyo-neighborhoods
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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.2024-07-0333 min
Japan According To Akil Podcastサンクチュアリ (Sanctuary) Review | Japanese Netflix SeriesI 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
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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.2024-06-2710 minJapan According To Akil PodcastAllow 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.
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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.2024-06-2424 min
Japan According To Akil Podcast忍びの家 (House of Ninjas) Review | Japanese Netflix TV ShowA review of House of Ninjas, a Japanese TV series available on Netflix.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD2bB4Mf2CyZnjFF2xt0Veg
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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.2024-06-2409 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastWhat is going on with the Japanese Yen? | Japan According to Akil PodcastIn 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.
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Relevant Links:
https://www.youtube.com/c/HeresyFinancial
https://www.zerohedge.com/
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https://youtu.be/JNo3uSxISfw
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Japan According To...2022-10-2628 minJapan According To Akil PodcastIs the Bank of Japan Destroying the Japanese Economy? | Japan According to AkilIn 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.
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The Japan According to Akil...2022-09-2228 minJapan According To Akil PodcastWho are Who Are トー横キッズ (Toyoko Kids)? | Japan According to AkilI 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.
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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
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https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&ut...2022-09-0914 minJapan According To Akil PodcastIs 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
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Youtube Video:
https://youtu.be/1fWOSgYTw1I
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https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/
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The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an...2022-08-3013 minJapan According To Akil PodcastI Caught It | Japan According to AkilAfter 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
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https://youtu.be/OAdNbmVoHM0
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The Japan According to Akil Podcast gives you an i...2022-08-2607 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 176 | Looking Back on My Experiences Teaching English in Japan for 18 YearsThis 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!
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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...2022-07-1359 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 175 | Akil’s Love Is Blind Japan Review + Much MoreIt 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
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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_Ng2022-05-1342 minJapan According To Akil PodcastMarch 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
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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
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https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm...2022-03-3017 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #9: Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs Reaction | Reformatt ShowIn 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.
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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
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https://flipboard...2022-02-1138 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 174 | How to Pray at Japanese Temples and ShrinesThis 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).
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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
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Flipboard Magazine Pa...2022-01-2033 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #8: Review of How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) | Mrs EatsI give a quick review of some useful tips on how not to drive Japanese people crazy by a youtube channel I just stumbled upon.
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Youtube Link
https://youtu.be/cIRhaCjez94
How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhHPPL3ThKg
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Japan According To Akil Instagram Page2022-01-1414 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #7: Review of ‘Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJThis 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.
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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
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Flipboard Magazine Page:2022-01-0537 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 173 | Japan’s Princess Mako Wedding Scandal ExplainedIn 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.
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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
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...2021-12-2047 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #6 | Aggretsuko Netflix Anime Review | Sanrio AnimeA 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.
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Youtube Link
https://youtu.be/NNtA4ptH9Fc
Aggretsuko | Sanrio Anime | Netflix
2021-12-0813 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #5 | You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... ReviewThis 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.
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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
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https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share...2021-11-2238 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 172 | We Couldn’t Become Adults Netflix Movie ReviewIn this episode, I give my We Couldn’t Become Adults Netflix Movie Review first without spoilers and later my spoiler review.
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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/
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https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medi...2021-11-1054 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #4: Tokyo Walk - Shibuya ReactionLet’s take a virtual stroll through one of my old stomping grounds in Tokyo and see what we can find.
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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
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ht...2021-10-2531 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 171 | Talking Dirty in JapanIn this episode I give share my take on an article that gives some Japanese bedroom talk advice
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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
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Emai...2021-10-1245 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #3: Tommy Lee Jones Japanese Coffee Commercial Series ReactionThis 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.
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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
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https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share2021-10-0524 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus 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
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https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=curator_share
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...2021-09-2417 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content #1: Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank ReactionTime for some Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank fun as I give my reaction and of course comedic insight
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Akil’s Youtube Video Link
https://youtu.be/l2-b_oFMIDk
Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Video
https://youtu.be/5uTMav4olkU
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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:
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...2021-09-2329 minJapan According To Akil PodcastBonus Content: Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank ReactionTime 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
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Akil’s Youtube Video Link
https://youtu.be/l2-b_oFMIDk
Sexy Japanese Hidden Camera Prank Video
https://youtu.be/5uTMav4olkU
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https://anchor.fm/japan-according-to-akil
Flipboard Magazine Page:
https://flipboard.com/@akilintokyo?from=share&ut...2021-09-2105 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 170 | Japan Meme / Pic / Vid ReactionsThis time we shake things up with some Japan meme talk plus reactions to other videos and pics. I hope you like it!
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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...2021-09-1657 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 169 | Summer 2021 Link Dump | Japan PodcastThis 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!
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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
2021-08-3021 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 168 | Reminiscing About Tokyo SummerIt 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.
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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...2021-08-1925 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 167 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 2This 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!
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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
...2021-07-2854 minJapan According To Akil PodcastWhy the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sucked ExplainedIn this quick update I give some inside information and insight as to why the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony was so underwhelming.
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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...2021-07-2420 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 166 | Reading Japanese Women’s Body Language Part 1More 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.
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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)
2021-07-1157 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 165 | Japanese Study Advice + Problems with Life in JapanThis time we go through a variety of topics, videos, articles and stories from ranging from Japanese study advice to problems with life in Japan.
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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...2021-06-3053 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 164 | More Dating Advice + Big in Japan (2018) ReviewIn 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.
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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
...2021-06-241h 03Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 163 | Spotting Good Japanese Women to ApproachThis 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.
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Episode 163 Youtube Video:
https://youtu.be/o4P6Em5WNpI
Why Japanese Melons Are So Expensive
https://youtu.be/2YntFbFRnvs
2021-06-1658 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 162 | Japanese Bento Talk and Tips to Stay Out of TroubleThis 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
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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_MR02021-06-0735 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 161 | Cheap Tokyo Apartments Advice and MoreIn 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.
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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...2021-05-3159 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 160 | Olympic Drama, Gourmet Tokyo Ramen, and More | Japan PodcastThis time we talk about some issues facing the 2021 Olympics,, discuss some gourmet food, and give some food for thought.
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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
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Podcast Webpage...2021-05-1921 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 159 | Yakuza and The Family Netflix Movie Review | Japan PodcastIn this episode we finish up the list from the previous episode and I give a review of a great yakuza movie I saw recently.
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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
2021-05-1329 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 158 | Ask Japanese 50 Signs You're in Japan for Too Long ReviewIn this episode I go through the first half of a great list from Ask Japanese on Youtube with my first personal opinion to boot.
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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...2021-05-0636 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 157 | Battle Royale Japanese Movie Review and More | Japan PodcastIn this episode I recap the goings on in Tokyo and give some recommendations for restaurants, tv shows, and movies you might like.
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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
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2021-04-2534 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 156 | More Explanations of Japanese CultureLet’s continue with the list breaking down Japan and its culture, plus a good supplementary video link below.
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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
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Email me...2021-04-1036 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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.
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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...2021-03-2854 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 154 | Netflix Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan ReviewIn 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.
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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...2021-03-0814 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 153 | Married to The Yakuza? (Black in Japan) ReviewThis 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.
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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...2021-03-0147 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 152 | Tough Times in JapanThis 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.
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The Uneasy State of Japan’s Welfare System
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/13/national/media-national/business-government-welfare/
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Email me...2021-02-1753 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 151 | Simple Pleasures of Life in JapanIn 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.
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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
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2021-02-0630 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 150 | Story Time: Spending the Morning at the Japanese DMVIn this episode I tell the story of renewing my driver’s license in Japan.
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Japanese Driver Safety Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKG91cIKDZ8
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Japan According To Akil In...2021-01-2437 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 149 | My 2021 Predictions for JapanIn 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!
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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/
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...2020-12-3044 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 147 | My Fukuoka Party Weekend Story Part 2In 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.
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Enlightize in Japan-How I See Japanese Guys After Living in Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qna5zr29sl8
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...2020-12-151h 20Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 146 | My Fukuoka Party Weekend Story Part 1I discuss the the controversy related to the Naomi Osaka Nike commercial, then get into part one of another epic Fukuoka party weekend story.
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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/
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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...2020-12-0238 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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.
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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
2020-11-2645 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 143 | Youtuber Nobita from Japan Lost All of My RespectThis episode is solely dedicated to addressing the unforgivable and indefensible comments made by the Youtuber Nobita from Japan.
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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
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***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***
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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...2020-11-1053 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 141 | Types of Japanese Women You Will Encounter Living in JapanThis 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.
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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
...2020-11-021h 01Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 140 | Stop Making Japanese People WorryThis time we get into some reviews of videos related to dating, the Japanese image of foreign people, plus STORY TIME!
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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...2020-10-2648 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 139 | Dates, Jobs, Hope, and the Lack There of in JapanThis 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.
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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...2020-10-1752 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 138 | Finding Someone and Your Place in JapanIn this episode I give some quick dating tips, and I give advice based on 10 questions you should ask yourself before moving to Japan.
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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
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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...2020-09-301h 26Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 136 | Japan Dating Advice for Men and WomenThis episode is filled with critiques of and links to various videos related to dating in Japan, plus part three of our Deciphering Japan review!
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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...2020-09-2345 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 135 | Understanding Japanese Work Ethic and Red Light DistrictsWe have a long episode filled with lots of stories and information, some serious and some silly. Either way it is going to be entertaining!
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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...2020-09-171h 23Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 134 | Advice for Coming to Japan in 2021I reply to a few great questions from a listener, then I give my review of the first part of an in-depth mini-series.
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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
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Email...2020-09-091h 03Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 133 | Drinks and Stories Part 3: the Downfall of Mr. KawasakiThis is the final part of a story that spans 3 countries and lots of wild experiences, plus some economic talk to boot
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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
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Japan According To Akil Instagram Page2020-08-2959 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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.
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https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/2020-08-211h 29Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 131 | Drinks & Stories: Part 1, Going To ChinaIn 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.
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https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/2020-08-131h 03Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 130 | Two Part Episode ExtravaganzaIn 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.
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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...2020-08-051h 02Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 129 | Tokyo Hip-Hop SubcultureThis 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.
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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...2020-07-2951 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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.
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Japan's Go To Travel push in disarray after tourism chief warns...2020-07-1856 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 127 | Riding a Tokyo Death TrainIn 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.
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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...2020-07-1425 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 126 | More Q&A About What Japan is Really LikeThis time I go further in depth about everything from technology to gender inequality in Japanese technology.
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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
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Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 125 | Dangerously Chocolaty Japanese Junk Food + MoreWe have another food sampling episode along with some nightlife advice, and much more.
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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
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Japan According To Akil Instagram Page
https://www.instagram.com/japanaccordingtoakil/2020-06-2848 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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
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Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 123 | Fast Food and Matchmaking in TokyoI 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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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
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Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 122 | Japanese Convenience Store Food Review, おもてなし(Omotenashi) Talk, and Story TimeIn this rapid fire episode I give lots of information and stories ranging from cultural advice to crazy Japanese izakaya stories.
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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
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Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 121 | Dealing with the George Floyd Situation from Japan, and MoreThis 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.
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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
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Japan According To Akil Instagram Page
https...2020-05-3139 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 120 | Manners Tips to Impress Japanese People, and MoreIn 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.
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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
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Japan According To Akil Instagram Page
https...2020-05-2243 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 119 | Akil’s Tips to Thrive in Japan, and Much MoreIn 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.
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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/#.XrwHuxMzbBI2020-05-151h 07
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 118 | Killer Bees from Japan on a Swarm, Tokyo Party Stories, and MoreMy 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.
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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...2020-05-0730 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 117 | Mysterious Corona Data, Japan Dating Advice for Fellas, and a Japanese Study TipWe 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.
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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...2020-05-0147 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 115 | Akil’s Gloomy Corona Virus Prediction + Tokyo UpdatesThis 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.
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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/#.XpRsAySRWEc2020-04-1427 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 114 | Tokyo Lockdown CountdownThis 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.
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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...2020-04-0337 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 112 | Corona’s Impact on the Tokyo Olympics, and More Things to Dislike About JapanThis 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.
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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...2020-03-151h 13
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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.
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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...2020-03-0940 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 105 | More Tokyo Stories, a Hidden Cherry Blossom Viewing Route, and MoreIt’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.
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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.en2020-01-221h 04
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 99 | Akil's Crazy Week, Japan Housing Talk, Funny Japanese Commercials and MoreIn 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.
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SaQra Mart (Featured Product: Kameda Kaki No Tane 200g)
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Daihatsu Wake Set of Commercials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwMthGuaKI
Sakeru Gum Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZsJyCyGBSI
2019-12-0539 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 84 | Akil's Crazy Night Out In Tokyo, Olympic Chaos Rant, and Japanese Video RecommendationsThis 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. 2019-08-1245 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 83 | Akil Almost Dies in Okinawa Japan, 7-11 Messes Up Their Cashless Ambitions, and MoreThis 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.
2019-08-0440 minJapan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 82 | Taking Out the Big Trash in Japan, Sailor Moon Comes to Tokyo Akil's Over the Olympics, and MoreIn 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.2019-07-2837 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 78 (Part 1) | Akil Sounds Great, Bubble Tea Has Taken Over Tokyo, and Sizing Japanese People Up By Their ClothesThis 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...2019-07-0216 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 77 | Akil Learns a Lesson, and More Advice For Newcomers to TokyoWe 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.2019-06-2336 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 76 | Akil Sounds Terrible, Festival Recap, 10 (out of 50) Wild Things to Do in TokyoFirst 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.2019-06-1829 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 69 | Akil's Ghibili Review Part 2This 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 yet2019-05-0139 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 53 | Japan Rotating Sushi Bar Tips and An Akil UpdateIn 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.2018-10-0335 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 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.2018-05-1352 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 31 | Akil Venting Emotions and Japanese Karaoke ExplainedThis 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.2018-03-2551 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 23 | A Mellow Akil Goes Deep Into Japanese Bathrooms, plus Tokyo Snow-Related ChaosIn 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.2018-01-2850 min
Japan According To Akil PodcastEpisode 16 | A Christmas Quickie From AkilMy 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.2017-12-1032 min