Small Talk Japan

Alex Discusses If Japan Is Really Suffering From Overtourism | STJ 309 10月 7, 2026 00:44:38 Enjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan

Narita Flooded in Generational Flood in Chiba +JT Returns | STJ 308 8月 20, 2026 00:22:33 Enjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan

Natsuki Experiences the Kumamoto Earthqquake | STJ 307 8月 5, 2026 00:32:28 Enjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan

200 Yen to the US Dollar?? | STJ 306 7月 24, 2026 00:28:26 Ogionsaa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rAGKAKLMCE&lc=Ugz4crdtCtZ5gDd9Y3t4AaABAgEnjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan

Japan Right After A Huge Quake, Double Typhoons? | STJ 305 6月 29, 2026 00:32:20 Enjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan

Trying to Make Sense of Japan's New Visa Requirements | STJ 304 6月 3, 2026 00:23:15 Enjoying the show? Please support us on Patreon and get access to our members-only videos! : https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan

Japan's Favorite Studio Ghibli Movies | STJ 169 10月 10, 2022 01:15:57 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221004/p2a/00m/0na/007000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20221004/p2a/00m/0na/009000c https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/575a9c3de378-japan-govt-asks-firms-to-raise-wages-to-match-inflation.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/10/1ed0fc66

Will The Yen Be Great Again? | STJ 168 10月 3, 2022 00:43:35 Check out our video on Kagoshima Trams! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H5PZQmxOjM Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/c29fb1ce17fd-japanese-ex-pm-abes-state-funeral-to-begin-despite-public-opposition.html https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220924/p2a/00m/0sc/020000c https://shingetsunew

Lowest Birthrate in Decades | STJ 167 9月 27, 2022 00:43:34 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://news.cgtn.com/news/2022-09-20/Typhoon-Nanmadol-left-rural-residents-without-power-in-Kagoshima-1dug75DjU0E/index.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/5b835b7138dc-japan-asks-foreign-guests-to-wear-face-masks-at-abes-state-funeral.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/9f4

Massive Typhoon Hits Japan | STJ 166 9月 21, 2022 00:51:49 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220914/p2a/00m/0na/031000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220910/p2a/00m/0na/011000c https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220910/p2a/00m/0na/007000c https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/a177e3012ac7-japan-to-remove-entry-cap-in-not-so-distant-fu

Queen Elizabeth II Mourned in Japan | STJ 165 9月 14, 2022 00:44:34 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202... https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-a... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/... https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/... https://e

Japan's War on Outdated Tech | STJ 164 9月 6, 2022 01:00:31 Articles from this week's episode https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/01/japan-digital-minister-declares-war-on-floppy-discs https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/09/aabb1a1b7575-breaking-news-yen-hits-fresh-24-year-low-against-us-dollar.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/2876f3f71a35-breaking-news-kishida-to-answer-questions-on-abe-state-funeral-in-parliament.html https:

Yakushima's Need To Know Tips | STJ 163 8月 31, 2022 00:56:42 Articles from this week's episode https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/24/japan_reverses_course_on_postfukushima/ https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220824/p2g/00m/0na/025000c https://www.bbc.com/news/business-62463974 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/168e1c085f54-japan-eyes-stockpiling-1000-long-range-missiles-amid-china-tensions.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220

Japan Wants Young People to Drink More | STJ 162 8月 26, 2022 00:46:54 This week, Natsuki and a hungover Mitch talk about a drunk Japanese police officer losing case documents, how sex scenes in Japan are getting safer, why the Japanese government wants people to drink, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/ca93a0068666-japan-posts-fresh-record-of-over-260

No More Weddings in Japan | STJ 161 8月 21, 2022 00:33:36 Marriages taking major blows, record hot summers changing Japanese vocabulary, and robots taking over jobs in convenience stores! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Alex! Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/e05251057991-japan-population-falls-at-record-pace-to-12593-mil-with-births-low.html https://english.kyod

Sumo Making International Push | STJ 160 8月 18, 2022 01:22:50 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/a901e23a7695-urgent-chinese-fired-ballistic-missiles-fall-into-japans-eez-govt.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/08/4084ce3aee4d-urgent-china-skips-foreign-ministers-talks-with-japan-in-cambodia.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/c0a

Tokyo Lens' Behind the Scenes! | STJ 159 8月 5, 2022 00:33:23 This week, Tokyo Lens' Norm joins Mitch for a behind the scenes talk about the recent video Mitch starred in, as well as future projects! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors!  STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes!  DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/  If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links

Are Japanese Schools TOO Strict? | STJ 158 7月 26, 2022 00:43:23 This week, Mitch and Alex talk about schools in Japan, Japan's "upright nap box" being introduced to the workforce, Yuzuru Hanyu retiring, and more! Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/66a4924882c4-no-of-primary-middle-school-students-in-japan-down-1-mil-in-decade.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/d8b43523e03f-breaking-news-tokyos-daily-coro

Alpacas Potential Preventer of COVID | STJ 157 7月 21, 2022 00:58:55 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Mitch In Tokyo Lens: Put this link in Small Talk  https://youtu.be/AO0FeR-t10A Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/b7916059bac5-urgent-abe-shooters-mother-donated-100-mil-yen-to-unification-church.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/30895ee97e2a-record-35-women-elected-to-jap

Former PM Shinzo Abe Assassinated | STJ 156 7月 12, 2022 01:14:21 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-07-07/yu-gi-oh-manga-creator-kazuki-takahashi-passes-away-at-60/.187468 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/1590b983e681-japan-to-introduce-jail-time-tougher-penalties-for-online-insults.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/f295e520aac8-fe

Japanese Summer Festivals to Start Up Again | STJ 155 7月 9, 2022 01:16:51 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/1afab21e49ae-japan-to-join-nato-summit-for-1st-time-as-china-challenge-looms.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/cdd1d2ce1e47-evacuation-order-lifted-in-fukushima-nuclear-plant-town-after-11-yrs.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/07/eb2

Japan's 100 Yen Stores Are Struggling | STJ 154 7月 3, 2022 01:27:31 This week, Mitch is back from America to tell us about what it's like traveling into and out of Japan during the pandemic, along with a number of interesting current news articles about Japan.  Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode Check out our sponsors!  STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes!  DROPS Hair:

Japan's Review Site 'Tabelog' Unreliable? | STJ 153 6月 21, 2022 00:47:38 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Internet-Explorer-shutdown-to-cause-Japan-headaches-for-months https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220617-the-power-of-cannabis-japan-embraces-cbd-despite-drug-taboo https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220615/p2a/00m/0na/005000c https://www3.nhk.or.

Japanese Maid Cafe Meets Dentist? | STJ 152 6月 13, 2022 01:14:07 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/e5b004c4591c-urgent-kishida-eyes-attending-nato-summit-in-late-june-1st-time-for-japan.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/85ca91bb46d6-chinese-men-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-cheat-on-japan-univ-exam.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/202

When is it OK To Travel With Your Lover? | STJ 151 6月 7, 2022 01:35:24 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/d25c7dd60667-japan-born-american-files-suit-against-japans-dual-nationality-ban.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/e450761baecb-japan-to-cover-999-of-households-by-fiber-optic-networks-in-2028.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/06/519

Japan Banning Adult Videos? | STJ 150 5月 31, 2022 01:42:24 This week, Mitch and Josh talk about their real reasons for leaving America and going to Japan. They also talk about Japan's borders opening up, the conclusion to the story about the man who accidentally received 35 million yen, Japan potentially banning adult videos, and more! Weird dog commercial Josh was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pqGNSXC9to Support us on patreon: https://w

China Training to Attack Japan?! | STJ 149 5月 29, 2022 01:03:25 This week, Alex and Mitch talk about tourists coming to Japan, a man who received 46 million yen from the government because of a mistake, a Tokyo medical school caught favoring male students, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.reddit.com/r/japannews/comments/urgvx3/japan_to_accept_small_group_tours_from_us/?utm_s

Pewdiepie Moves to Japan | STJ 148 5月 23, 2022 01:22:47 This week, Natsuki is back! And she talks with Mitch about PewDiePie moving to Japan, Elon Musk's tweet about Japan, refugees coming to Japan, same sex partenership. a man who recreated the last supper out of McDonald's wrappers, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://youtu.be/N2N5ZwX6U20 https://www.theguardian.com/worl

Are Japan's Borders Opening? | STJ 147 5月 16, 2022 01:20:07 Japan's borders are finally opening! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/5a853b6e28f1-yoshinoya-refused-to-let-foreign-student-attend-recruitment-event.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/c56cad852703-urgent-japan-looking-to-accept-foreign-tourists-again-in-june-source.html https

Things Foreigners in Japan Should Worry About When Moving | STJ 146 5月 9, 2022 01:34:18 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Firework show location: https://goo.gl/maps/wCDY9MZpbB9YCQCt6 Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/298ae8c397bf-travelers-crowd-trains-airports-as-golden-week-holiday-begins.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a8dbac4b1441-feature-florida-farmers-battle-blight-to-keep-their-fruit-o

Deceased Train Driver Wins Lawsuit for 45 Cents | STJ 145 5月 6, 2022 01:18:06 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/9788d2b9a6c5-japan-mulls-4th-vaccine-shots-for-elderly-chronically-ill-patients.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/8a900bd0039a-breaking-news-man-arrested-for-obstructing-covid-vaccinations-in-tokyo.html https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/146001

Netflix's 'Old Enough!' Endangering Japanese Children? | STJ 144 4月 25, 2022 01:36:16 On this episode, Mitch and Josh talk about Japan opening to select foreigners, foreigners that are more likely to get stopped by police, the debate that sparked from Japan's Netflix series 'Old Enough!" and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/13/national/japan-reopening-parents-foreign-resid

Beloved Creator of Doraemon Passes Away | STJ 143 4月 17, 2022 01:07:42 This week, Mitch and Hayato talk about feeling lonely during the pandemic, Doraemon's beloved creator passing away, a woman who tried to scam a foreigner in Japan, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4ddcf1bfd8c8-urgent-japan-eyes-resolute-action-against-russias-war-crimes-kishida.htm

Japanese Renaissance Lingerie and Butt Shaped Soap? | STJ 142 4月 7, 2022 01:19:03 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan People of Kagoshima: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZvcOG0nP-4 Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/f55b242b7b26-breaking-news-japan-to-allow-in-up-to-10000-visitors-daily-from-april-10.html https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-data/h01285/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/eb372bebf50b-

Mitch Leaves Small Talk Japan | STJ 141 4月 3, 2022 01:17:03 4th shots for vaccines, ban of Japanese luxury imports, Korean missles, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Sushi video Josh talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDL8yu34fz0&t=143s Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/121eaefeac8c-japan-to-st

Accidentally Homophobic Japanese Campgrounds | STJ 140 3月 26, 2022 01:11:49 From Japan's recent earthquake, to cities filled with giant plastic models, to a campground that was accidentally homophobic, Josh and Mitch talk about all things Japan. Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.j-cast.com/2022/03/15433135.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/bc188041dee7-panel-oks-japan-ending-covid-1

Ponytails Too Stimulating for Japanese Schools? | STJ 139 3月 14, 2022 01:10:44 From ponytails being banned for being too stimulating, to UNIQLO's flip-flop about being in Russia, to The Ring's Sadako starting her own daily life vlog, Mitch and Alex talk about everything happening in Japan now! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/180692ba62b6-japan-eyes-entry-of-most-fore

Brad Pitt's "Bullet Train" Another Attempt to Whitewash? | STJ 138 3月 8, 2022 00:37:11 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/4d652fcf9db4-japan-reaches-target-of-1-mil-covid-booster-shots-per-day.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/df19fd5e800a-70-japanese-answer-ukraines-calls-to-arms-against-russia.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/03/9415d0fc00ea-breaking

Japanese Pro Gamer Tanukana Fired for Bashing on Short Men | STJ 137 2月 28, 2022 00:38:49 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/0a26bffcb705-olympics-japan-takes-silver-in-womens-curling-after-loss-to-british.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/09379c7e665e-govt-bans-firm-from-accepting-foreign-trainees-after-assault-case.html https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220

Valentine's "Love'Roni" Pizzas Blessed by Shinto Priests | STJ 136 2月 18, 2022 01:52:13 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/195e19f47c36-us-european-business-leaders-urge-japan-to-end-covid-entry-ban.html https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14532405 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/02/4372eb10123a-returning-japan-olympians-to-have-smartphones-undergo-security-check.html ht

Special LIVE: Answering Questions on Reddit | STJ 135 2月 9, 2022 01:29:44 This week Alex, Mitch, and Josh answer questions live on reddit about living in Japan.  Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Check out our sponsors!  STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes!  DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/  If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below!  mic https://amzn.to/3gtJapQ&nbsp

Japan is Going to the Moon? | STJ 134 2月 1, 2022 00:48:48 Mob attacking a police station in Okinawa, an 11 hour standoff with a shooter in Saitama, bomb shelters, lunar landers, umaibo, and why Japanese couples broke up at the start of 2022! Those are the topis of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220127/p2a/00m/

Interac's Don't Be Sick Controversy?! | STJ 133 1月 27, 2022 01:00:46 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan  Articles from this week's episode https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20220121/p2a/00m/0na/045000c#:~:text=IIZUKA%2C%20Fukuoka%20%2D%2D%20A%20family,by%20the%20father%20burglarizing%20houses. https://japantoday.com/category/crime/man-breaks-into-school-to-recover-stuff-teacher-took-from-him%E2%80%A6over-40-years-ago  https:/

How to Join the Yakuza?! | STJ 132 1月 23, 2022 00:50:26 This week, Mitch and Natsuki talk about jobs for yakuza, Japan's economy vs the rest of the world, Studio Ghibli world, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/b38936a5c597-urgent-tokyos-daily-covid-cases-top-4000-for-1st-time-since-late-aug.html https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/2022

Japanese Woman Has 119th Birthday?! | STJ 131 1月 19, 2022 00:44:57 From same sex partenerships, to spikes in wages, this week, Alex and Mitch talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/01/79fa55017c0c-12000-sign-petition-to-ease-japans-tight-entry-rules-over-omicron.html https://www.ucanews.com/news/japan-looks-to-blood-ties-to-address-labor-shortage/95560 https://english.

Tokyo High School for Pro Gamers? | STJ 130 1月 12, 2022 00:29:32 Vaccine passports, bench pressing grandmas, a video game high school, and more! That's what Josh and Natsuki are talking about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan  Vaccine passport for residents of Japan: https://www.digital.go.jp/policies/posts/vaccinecert Articles for the week: https://soranews24.com/2021/12/26/72-year-

Miss Universe Japan's Fashion Fail | STJ 129 1月 9, 2022 00:52:10 Japan's current corona situation, the Osaka fire incident, boycotting the Olympics, Miss Universe Japan's fashion fail, and more! That's what Alex and Mitch are talking about on this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211218_03/ https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12

The Best Time for a Love Confession in Japan | STJ 128 1月 6, 2022 00:42:45 Which date you should confess your love, mandatory grooming lessons for boys, and billionaires blasting off into space! All that and more on this episode of Small Talk Japan with Mitch and Natsuki! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/04/national/crime-legal/nhk-supreme-court-fees/ https://english.kyodonews.

Japanese Gamer Onesie for Speed Running Toilet Breaks | STJ 127 1月 3, 2022 00:39:41 Cameras on trains, drinking with coworkers, and "toilet mode" gamer onesies! Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/28670f8f00db-urgent-kishida-hints-at-review-of-japans-re-entry-restrictions-over-omicron.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/12/66ebb4973799-

Japan's Fried Chicken Shortage | STJ 126 12月 31, 2021 00:36:44 From execution to extra packed pizza with golden chopsticks, Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14486545 https://gentosha-go.com/articles/-/38909?per_page=1 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211126_31/ https://shopmokomoko.com/blogs/moko-blog/theres-an-underwa

Eating Pizza with Golden Chopsticks | STJ 125 12月 21, 2021 00:43:35 From execution to extra packed pizza with golden chopsticks, Mitch and Alex talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles for the week: https://soranews24.com/2021/11/16/shinkansen-conductor-caught-playing-gps-smartphone-game-on-bullet-train-for-ten-years/ https://soranews24.com/2021/11/19/dominos-offers-gold-chopsticks-to-customers-in-japan/

Train Conductor Fined for Being 1 Minute Late | STJ 124 12月 18, 2021 00:35:42 From delay fees to statues of animals so ugly they are cute, Mitch and Natsuki talk about all things Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles we talked about: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/

Japanese Joker Arrested After Arson and Knife Attack | STJ 123 12月 11, 2021 00:23:14 Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles we talked about: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/49b082530436-joker-train-attacker-targeted-tokyo-in-hopes-of-increasing-kill-count.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/10/c6d14b3c3cd0-focus-voters-to-keep-eye-on-kishidas-course-correction-from-abe-suga-era.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2021/11/1be

Global Warming Makes Rice Tastier? | STJ 122 12月 7, 2021 00:34:02 Articles we talked about:     https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://english.kyodonews.net/news/20... https://the-japan-news.com/news/artic... Check out our sponsors!   STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes!   DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/    &nbs

Man Arrested for Forcing Cat to Swim | STJ 121 12月 3, 2021 00:25:21 Alex's People of Kagoshima interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6dGE... Tokyo Len's Live with Mitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5qGW... Rick and Morty in Akihabara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_246-... Fat cat running in water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ4NY... Volcano video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvjwt... Check out our sponsors!   STAPLETON 英会話: https:/

Japanese Judge Refuses to Let Lawyer Charge Laptop?! | STJ 120 11月 25, 2021 00:36:18 Japan COVID numbers finally going down, earthquakes in Kagoshima, Aomori, and Tokyo, discounts for vaccinated people, Go to Travel 2, Nobel prize winner, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!

Who Is Japan's New Prime Minister?! | STJ 119 11月 23, 2021 00:49:29 Japan lifting COVID-19 restrictions, Japan's newest prime minister, ARAHI's Aiba and Sho getting married and the idol life, and the revival of festivals in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!   Check out our sponsors!   STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes!   DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Narita Airport Hijacked by Turtle? | STJ 118 11月 15, 2021 00:35:57 Japanese universities becoming stricter on background checks, Japan donating 30 million vaccines, new understanding of where Japanese people came from, flying taxi services, and a turtle hijacking a runway. This week, Mitch and Alex talk about all of this and more! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 117: Volcano Erupts in Japan 11月 8, 2021 00:42:35 This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about Japanese centenarians, disabled women being harassed on trains, a volcano erupting, and more! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 116: Japan to be the New Las Vegas? 11月 1, 2021 00:41:23 From a Sri Lankan woman dying in Japanese immigration, to controversy about casinos in Yokohama, to privileged Japanese celebrities, this week we are talking about news in Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 115: How to Survive Being an ALT 10月 26, 2021 00:56:49 How to become an ALT, pitfalls to look for once you are here, and how to make the most of your Japan experience! This week, we talk about how to be an ALT in Japan. Requirements to be an ALT: http://jetprogramme.org/en/eligibility/ Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 114: Japanese Convenience Stores 10月 19, 2021 00:39:18 This week, we talk about everything Japanese convenience stores! Our favorites items to get, all of the amenities and services, and their relation to the Tokyo Olympics! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 113: Victory Over Japan Day 10月 11, 2021 00:39:28 This week, Natsuki and Mitch talk about the end of WW2, how America and Japan view the war, and Mitch's trip to the Chiran Peace Museum. Check out history of japan by bill wurtz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh5LY4Mz15o&ab_channel=billwurtz Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 112: Does White Privilege Exist in Japan 10月 2, 2021 00:32:51 On this week's episode, we talk about white privilege and how white privilege differs in Japan from the rest of the world. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!

STJ 111: How do Japanese people spend money? 9月 25, 2021 00:26:34 On this week's episode, the gang talks about how Japanese people like to spend their money and free time compared to the rest of the world. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-ha

STJ 110: How do Japanese people fight back? 8月 30, 2021 00:41:57 From riots, to an assassination, to a war with an airport, this week we talk about how Japan has fought back throughout history. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 109: Censorship and Taboo in Japan 8月 17, 2021 00:25:58 This week, we discuss at what age do children stop bathing with their parents? And what is it with the censorship in Japanese media? Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 108: What race are anime characters? 8月 9, 2021 00:38:52 This week, we discuss the ethnicity of anime characters and the ongoing twitter war about Sailor Moon! Casually Explained Video Mitch mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWIi6... Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/

STJ 107: Gaming in Japan 7月 20, 2021 00:40:05 This week, we discuss gaming in Japan! Mitch's lame goodbye EQ video: https://youtu.be/9O8aGL7U5DU Takeshi's Challenge - JonTron: https://youtu.be/m6MIlJYiJUs Let's Game It Out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCto7D1L-MiRoOziCXK9uT5Q Japan's Top 100 Best-Selling Games of 2020 Revealed: https://gamerant.com/japan-best-selling-games-2020-famitsu/ Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what

STJ 104: How do Japanese people apologize? 6月 20, 2021 00:31:15 This week, we discuss the various ways to apologize in Japan! Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys!

STJ 103: How do Japanese people view work? 6月 16, 2021 00:41:09 How are the attitudes about work different between Japan and the West? Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

STJ 102: Japanese TV - Golden Entertainment or Steaming Garbage? 6月 1, 2021 00:35:29 Japanese TV: Do you love it or hate it? This week, the gang discusses why Japanese TV never seems to really catch on with Western audiences. Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hai

STJ 101: Is Japanese Higher Education a Myth? 5月 27, 2021 00:39:00 This week, the gang discusses whether or not Japanese higher education is a myth. Japanese Higher Education as Myth by Brian J. McVeigh https://amzn.to/3udkNC8 Make sure you leave us a comment and tell us what you think! You can also suggest topics for us to discuss. We're always happy to hear from you guys! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Ha

Small Talk Japan #100: Looking Back 100 Episodes 5月 17, 2021 00:40:39 This week on Small Talk Japan, we talk about how Small Talk Japan has changed over the past 100 episodes, our experiences, what we have liked, and where we want to go with the show from now on! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Small Talk Japan #099: Mother Complex 5月 11, 2021 00:31:03 On today's special Mother's Day episode of Small Talk Japan, we are talking about Japan and its mommy issues! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Small Talk Japan #098: How Do Japanese Express Rank 5月 4, 2021 00:32:10 From various degrees bowing, to seating at a table, to the use of words, Japanese people express rank in many different ways! Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex talk about expressing rank in Japan. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Small Talk Japan #097: How Has Japan Done on the Pandemic So Far? 4月 30, 2021 00:33:59 With containment policy of cluster busting, limited PCR testing, extensions of the Olympics, and a late vaccination rollout, how has Japan done so far with the pandemic, and what are our predictions about the future? Join us LIVE as we discuss all of this and more. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Small Talk Japan #096: The Japanese Middle Class 4月 20, 2021 00:44:28 Class in Japan, quality of life, and what does "wealth" even mean in Japan? This week, Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex discuss what it means to be middle class in Japan! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Small Talk Japan #095: Japanese Passive Aggressive Behavior 4月 13, 2021 00:39:49 From building a 7-11 in the parking lot of a rogue 7-11 to making revenge bento boxes, Japanese people can be pretty passive aggressive! Come join us live as we talk about how and why Japanese people are passive aggressive. Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/

Small Talk Japan #094: Is Japan Really a High Tech Mecca? 4月 8, 2021 00:42:22 Is Japan Really a High Tech Mecca? Pay phones, faxes, Japanese smart phones (which suck), garakei, high speed fiber to your home (which no one has), vending machines that talk to you but use only cash, toilets from the future that literally clean your ass OR holes squatters from the Edo Period, and paper EVERYTHING!

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