The Japan for Beginners Podcast
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Episodes
Sitting down to eat
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From casual noodle bars to Japanese-style pubs, to fancy kaiseki multi-course dinners, Japan has a vast array of dining options. What should you expec...
Eating & drinking in public
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to find a bad meal in Japan. Convenience stores and shops on the street offer a bevvy of delicious snacks, drinks and full meals. But how is...
Bonus Tip: Don't cross Ozzie style
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's another bonus episode! So far, my tips have been to help you not tick off the locals. In this episode, I thought I'd better include one that will...
Money
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Surely I can use my credit card and handover my cash like anywhere else, right?" You wouldn't be wrong to assume that, but a cash-based society like ...
Shoes: Good and bad train behaviour in the wild
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's post supplements episode four, which was on Shoes and shoe-related things. Look at that well-mannered young woman above! I spotted her a few ...
Movement: Part 2
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part two on Movement -- that is, how to get from A to B in Japan without adding to the chaos. Check out this week's three tips. In...
Bonus Tip: But I didn't order this!
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bonus episode! Japan is full of different genres of restaurants and bars, including the Japanese pub or izakaya. My friend Saya has an import...
Movement: Part 1
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you move from A to B without adding to the chaos? There are certainly written rules, but a lot of them are unwritten. Your host, Sam is here to...
Umbrellas: Shared umbrella stand
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's post follows up on episode five, where I talked about umbrellas and umbrella etiquette. As promised, here's an example of a shared umbrella st...
Umbrellas
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should I bring an umbrella to Japan? What are some things to consider when using umbrellas in Japan? Tell me about used umbrella condoms already! Find...
Bonus: Announcement #1
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a downloadable freebie for you! More details in the episode. Links Show & Share Cards
Shoes
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Japan isn't the only country with a shoes-off-inside culture. In this episode, we look at the where, who and most importantly, the why when it comes t...
Noise: Kansai's 2019 'Watch Your Manners' Campaign
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I spotted this poster on my train the other day: Image: Osaka Monorail Co. Ltd. My translation of the main heading: One person's fun, is another's...
Bonus Tip: How do I respond to all these greetings?
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! It's a bonus episode! Every place you walk into and out of as a customer will have someone greeting you in some way. Feeling overwhelmed wit...
Rubbish
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rubbish. Trash. Garbage. Whatever you call it, we all need to make a bigger effort to reduce the amount of waste we produce. How does rubbish and recy...
Space: Kobe's 'Backpack Awareness' Campaign Poster
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's blog post accompanies the Space episode of the Japan for Beginners podcast. This is a poster that's been on a few train lines in Kobe as pa...
Space
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How mindful are you of the space you take up? In Japan, space is even more of a premium, so find out how you can be a better visitor when it comes to ...
Noise
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of sounds and noises should you expect to encounter? How careful should you be with noise? And why? Find out more in episode one. Intro: 00...
Welcome!
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Japan has always been a popular tourist destination and tourist numbers have continued to skyrocket. With the 2020 Olympics just around the corner, Ja...