http://www.odeo.com/channels/5294-Josh-in-Japan JoshinJapan no from the simple mind of a lost foreigner from the simple mind of a lost foreigner A weekly podcast of topics relating to life in Japan for the typical gaijin. Never scripted, never boring! http://www.joshinjapan.com en 40 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 02:10:55 -0700 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 02:10:55 -0700 Travel http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1911499-episode-42-FEEDBACK tag:odeo.com,2006-09-17,1911499 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 02:10:55 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037310-episode-42-FEEDBACK This is another week of all feedback. The email pile is getting shorter and shorter. Again, lots of excellent questions, with hopefully some helpful answers. We introduced a new segment called “Places in Japan”. This week we focused on Tokushima which is in the Shikoku region of Japan. Pretty interesting stuff. As always, don’t forget to email your questions or comments to josh \at\ joshinjapan.com. Also, hit up the forums when you have some free time to spare. Until next week, mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. This is another week of all feedback. The email pile is getting shorter and shorter. Again, lots of excellent questions, with hopefully some helpful answers. We introduced a new segment called “Places in Japan”. This week we focused on Tokushima which is in the Shikoku region of Japan. Pretty interesting stuff. As always, don’t forget to email your questions or comments to josh \at\ joshinjapan.com. Also, hit up the forums when you have some free time to spare. Until next week, mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. This is another week of all feedback. The email pile is getting shorter and shorter. Again, lots of excellent questions, with hopefully some helpful answers. We introduced a new segment called “Places in Japan”. This week we focused on Tokushima which is in the Shikoku region of Japan. Pretty interesting stuff. As always, don’t forget to email your questions or comments to josh \at\ joshinjapan.com. Also, hit up the forums when you have some free time to spare. Until next week, mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-16,22037310 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:10:55 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169534-episode-42-FEEDBACK This is another week of all feedback. The email pile is getting shorter and shorter. Again, lots of excellent questions, with hopefully some helpful answers. We introduced a new segment called “Places in Japan”. This week we focused on Tokushima which is in the Shikoku region of Japan. Pretty interesting stuff. As always, don’t forget to email your questions or comments to josh \at\ joshinjapan.com. Also, hit up the forums when you have some free time to spare. Until next week, mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. This is another week of all feedback. The email pile is getting shorter and shorter. Again, lots of excellent questions, with hopefully some helpful answers. We introduced a new segment called “Places in Japan”. This week we focused on Tokushima which is in the Shikoku region of Japan. Pretty interesting stuff. As always, don’t forget to email your questions or comments to josh \at\ joshinjapan.com. Also, hit up the forums when you have some free time to spare. Until next week, mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. This is another week of all feedback. The email pile is getting shorter and shorter. Again, lots of excellent questions, with hopefully some helpful answers. We introduced a new segment called “Places in Japan”. This week we focused on Tokushima which is in the Shikoku region of Japan. Pretty interesting stuff. As always, don’t forget to email your questions or comments to josh \at\ joshinjapan.com. Also, hit up the forums when you have some free time to spare. Until next week, mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-16,24169534 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 19:10:55 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1858281-episode-41-FEEDBACK tag:odeo.com,2006-09-08,1858281 Fri, 08 Sep 2006 05:48:10 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169535-episode-41-FEEDBACK Welcome back to the Josh in Japan podcast. I know that some might be skeptical about the podcast now that I’m in Florida, but please don’t worry. I’m still just as tuned in to what’s going on in Japan as I was before I left. Now that I am only a student, you might even say that I have more time to keep up on all things Japan. Episode #41 is more feedback. I have one, maybe two shows of just pure feedback left before we can start doing more interesting things with the show. I made new segment intros since I have so much more functionality with the new computer. Enough of my rambling. Let’s get on with the show. Mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Welcome back to the Josh in Japan podcast. I know that some might be skeptical about the podcast now that I’m in Florida, but please don’t worry. I’m still just as tuned in to what’s going on in Japan as I was before I left. Now that I am only a student, you might even say that I have more time to keep up on all things Japan. Episode #41 is more feedback. I have one, maybe two shows of just pure feedback left before we can start doing more interesting things with the show. I made new segment intros since I have so much more functionality with the new computer. Enough of my rambling. Let’s get on with the show. Mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Welcome back to the Josh in Japan podcast. I know that some might be skeptical about the podcast now that I’m in Florida, but please don’t worry. I’m still just as tuned in to what’s going on in Japan as I was before I left. Now that I am only a student, you might even say that I have more time to keep up on all things Japan. Episode #41 is more feedback. I have one, maybe two shows of just pure feedback left before we can start doing more interesting things with the show. I made new segment intros since I have so much more functionality with the new computer. Enough of my rambling. Let’s get on with the show. Mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-07,24169535 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:48:10 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037315-episode-41-FEEDBACK Welcome back to the Josh in Japan podcast. I know that some might be skeptical about the podcast now that I’m in Florida, but please don’t worry. I’m still just as tuned in to what’s going on in Japan as I was before I left. Now that I am only a student, you might even say that I have more time to keep up on all things Japan. Episode #41 is more feedback. I have one, maybe two shows of just pure feedback left before we can start doing more interesting things with the show. I made new segment intros since I have so much more functionality with the new computer. Enough of my rambling. Let’s get on with the show. Mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Welcome back to the Josh in Japan podcast. I know that some might be skeptical about the podcast now that I’m in Florida, but please don’t worry. I’m still just as tuned in to what’s going on in Japan as I was before I left. Now that I am only a student, you might even say that I have more time to keep up on all things Japan. Episode #41 is more feedback. I have one, maybe two shows of just pure feedback left before we can start doing more interesting things with the show. I made new segment intros since I have so much more functionality with the new computer. Enough of my rambling. Let’s get on with the show. Mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Welcome back to the Josh in Japan podcast. I know that some might be skeptical about the podcast now that I’m in Florida, but please don’t worry. I’m still just as tuned in to what’s going on in Japan as I was before I left. Now that I am only a student, you might even say that I have more time to keep up on all things Japan. Episode #41 is more feedback. I have one, maybe two shows of just pure feedback left before we can start doing more interesting things with the show. I made new segment intros since I have so much more functionality with the new computer. Enough of my rambling. Let’s get on with the show. Mata-ne! For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. tag:odeo.com,2006-09-07,22037315 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:48:10 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1798364-August-Update-AAC-Test tag:odeo.com,2006-08-25,1798364 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:26:57 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169536-August-Update-AAC-Test Hey everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you all so I just wanted to give you all a quick little update as well as test out the advanced podcasting features of my new iMac with Garageband 3. So, I should be getting shows out within the next week or two. Talk with you soon. -Josh For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Hey everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you all so I just wanted to give you all a quick little update as well as test out the advanced podcasting features of my new iMac with Garageband 3. So, I should be getting shows out within the next week or two. Talk with you soon. -Josh For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Hey everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you all so I just wanted to give you all a quick little update as well as test out the advanced podcasting features of my new iMac with Garageband 3. So, I should be getting shows out within the next week or two. Talk with you soon. -Josh For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-25,24169536 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:26:57 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037333-August-Update-AAC-Test Hey everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you all so I just wanted to give you all a quick little update as well as test out the advanced podcasting features of my new iMac with Garageband 3. So, I should be getting shows out within the next week or two. Talk with you soon. -Josh For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Hey everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you all so I just wanted to give you all a quick little update as well as test out the advanced podcasting features of my new iMac with Garageband 3. So, I should be getting shows out within the next week or two. Talk with you soon. -Josh For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. Hey everyone. It’s been a while since I’ve talked to you all so I just wanted to give you all a quick little update as well as test out the advanced podcasting features of my new iMac with Garageband 3. So, I should be getting shows out within the next week or two. Talk with you soon. -Josh For iPod owners, go HERE for the new Josh in Japan AAC Podcast feed . For non-iPod owners or those who don’t want to switch, you can still keep subscribing to the feed you have right now. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-25,22037333 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:26:57 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1451154-episode-40-ONE-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,1451154 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 15:17:57 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169537-episode-40-ONE-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY In Episode #40, I go over more feedback… What, did you expect anything else? I break the pile down a little bit, but there is still tons of great questions still flowing in. Once I finish all the feedback, I won’t remember what it’s like to just talk about a topic! I play some great promos: Mignon from Absolute Science talks about pickle people… The man himself, J.C. Hutchins Talks about his new partnership with the Share the Pain contest… I also discuss some upcoming events with the family and I so please be sure to listen until the end so you don’t miss what’s going to happen with my family, myself, and the show. For the last time from 日本, Mata-Ne! In Episode #40, I go over more feedback… What, did you expect anything else? I break the pile down a little bit, but there is still tons of great questions still flowing in. Once I finish all the feedback, I won’t remember what it’s like to just talk about a topic! I play some great promos: Mignon from Absolute Science talks about pickle people… The man himself, J.C. Hutchins Talks about his new partnership with the Share the Pain contest… I also discuss some upcoming events with the family and I so please be sure to listen until the end so you don’t miss what’s going to happen with my family, myself, and the show. For the last time from 日本, Mata-Ne! In Episode #40, I go over more feedback… What, did you expect anything else? I break the pile down a little bit, but there is still tons of great questions still flowing in. Once I finish all the feedback, I won’t remember what it’s like to just talk about a topic! I play some great promos: Mignon from Absolute Science talks about pickle people… The man himself, J.C. Hutchins Talks about his new partnership with the Share the Pain contest… I also discuss some upcoming events with the family and I so please be sure to listen until the end so you don’t miss what’s going to happen with my family, myself, and the show. For the last time from 日本, Mata-Ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,24169537 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:17:57 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037341-episode-40-ONE-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY In Episode #40, I go over more feedback… What, did you expect anything else? I break the pile down a little bit, but there is still tons of great questions still flowing in. Once I finish all the feedback, I won’t remember what it’s like to just talk about a topic! I play some great promos: Mignon from Absolute Science talks about pickle people… The man himself, J.C. Hutchins Talks about his new partnership with the Share the Pain contest… I also discuss some upcoming events with the family and I so please be sure to listen until the end so you don’t miss what’s going to happen with my family, myself, and the show. For the last time from 日本, Mata-Ne! In Episode #40, I go over more feedback… What, did you expect anything else? I break the pile down a little bit, but there is still tons of great questions still flowing in. Once I finish all the feedback, I won’t remember what it’s like to just talk about a topic! I play some great promos: Mignon from Absolute Science talks about pickle people… The man himself, J.C. Hutchins Talks about his new partnership with the Share the Pain contest… I also discuss some upcoming events with the family and I so please be sure to listen until the end so you don’t miss what’s going to happen with my family, myself, and the show. For the last time from 日本, Mata-Ne! In Episode #40, I go over more feedback… What, did you expect anything else? I break the pile down a little bit, but there is still tons of great questions still flowing in. Once I finish all the feedback, I won’t remember what it’s like to just talk about a topic! I play some great promos: Mignon from Absolute Science talks about pickle people… The man himself, J.C. Hutchins Talks about his new partnership with the Share the Pain contest… I also discuss some upcoming events with the family and I so please be sure to listen until the end so you don’t miss what’s going to happen with my family, myself, and the show. For the last time from 日本, Mata-Ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-07-04,22037341 Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:17:57 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1379737-episode-39-FEEDBACK-SHOW tag:odeo.com,2006-06-15,1379737 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 16:32:33 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169538-episode-39-FEEDBACK-SHOW In Episode #39, I make my return from the podcasting dead, and come back kicking! I cover a ton of emails, and barely scratch the surface of going over all the feedback I received while I was gone. I let everyone know what was happening with the family and I, and why I was absent from their MP3 players. ã?©ã?†ã‚‚ã?‚ã‚Šã?Œã?¨ã?†ã?”ã?–ã?„ã?¾ã?—ã?Ÿ to everyone who stayed subscribed to the show, and again to everyone who helped put me in the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame! Promos this week are from Barely of the Barely Podcasting Podcast, and from Steve and Maureen of the Wicked Good Podcast. So, thanks again, and until the next time, Mata-Ne! In Episode #39, I make my return from the podcasting dead, and come back kicking! I cover a ton of emails, and barely scratch the surface of going over all the feedback I received while I was gone. I let everyone know what was happening with the family and I, and why I was absent from their MP3 players. ã?©ã?†ã‚‚ã?‚ã‚Šã?Œã?¨ã?†ã?”ã?–ã?„ã?¾ã?—ã?Ÿ to everyone who stayed subscribed to the show, and again to everyone who helped put me in the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame! Promos this week are from Barely of the Barely Podcasting Podcast, and from Steve and Maureen of the Wicked Good Podcast. So, thanks again, and until the next time, Mata-Ne! In Episode #39, I make my return from the podcasting dead, and come back kicking! I cover a ton of emails, and barely scratch the surface of going over all the feedback I received while I was gone. I let everyone know what was happening with the family and I, and why I was absent from their MP3 players. ã?©ã?†ã‚‚ã?‚ã‚Šã?Œã?¨ã?†ã?”ã?–ã?„ã?¾ã?—ã?Ÿ to everyone who stayed subscribed to the show, and again to everyone who helped put me in the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame! Promos this week are from Barely of the Barely Podcasting Podcast, and from Steve and Maureen of the Wicked Good Podcast. So, thanks again, and until the next time, Mata-Ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-06-15,24169538 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:32:33 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037345-episode-39-FEEDBACK-SHOW In Episode #39, I make my return from the podcasting dead, and come back kicking! I cover a ton of emails, and barely scratch the surface of going over all the feedback I received while I was gone. I let everyone know what was happening with the family and I, and why I was absent from their MP3 players. ã?©ã?†ã‚‚ã?‚ã‚Šã?Œã?¨ã?†ã?”ã?–ã?„ã?¾ã?—ã?Ÿ to everyone who stayed subscribed to the show, and again to everyone who helped put me in the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame! Promos this week are from Barely of the Barely Podcasting Podcast, and from Steve and Maureen of the Wicked Good Podcast. So, thanks again, and until the next time, Mata-Ne! In Episode #39, I make my return from the podcasting dead, and come back kicking! I cover a ton of emails, and barely scratch the surface of going over all the feedback I received while I was gone. I let everyone know what was happening with the family and I, and why I was absent from their MP3 players. ã?©ã?†ã‚‚ã?‚ã‚Šã?Œã?¨ã?†ã?”ã?–ã?„ã?¾ã?—ã?Ÿ to everyone who stayed subscribed to the show, and again to everyone who helped put me in the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame! Promos this week are from Barely of the Barely Podcasting Podcast, and from Steve and Maureen of the Wicked Good Podcast. So, thanks again, and until the next time, Mata-Ne! In Episode #39, I make my return from the podcasting dead, and come back kicking! I cover a ton of emails, and barely scratch the surface of going over all the feedback I received while I was gone. I let everyone know what was happening with the family and I, and why I was absent from their MP3 players. ã?©ã?†ã‚‚ã?‚ã‚Šã?Œã?¨ã?†ã?”ã?–ã?„ã?¾ã?—ã?Ÿ to everyone who stayed subscribed to the show, and again to everyone who helped put me in the Podcast Pickle Hall of Fame! Promos this week are from Barely of the Barely Podcasting Podcast, and from Steve and Maureen of the Wicked Good Podcast. So, thanks again, and until the next time, Mata-Ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-06-15,22037345 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:32:33 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1379736-Podcasting-Update tag:odeo.com,2006-06-01,1379736 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:52:26 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169539-Podcasting-Update Hey everyone! Just here to give a little bit of an audio update for those who don’t get a chance to ever visit the blog. Enjoy. Hey everyone! Just here to give a little bit of an audio update for those who don’t get a chance to ever visit the blog. Enjoy. Hey everyone! Just here to give a little bit of an audio update for those who don’t get a chance to ever visit the blog. Enjoy. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-01,24169539 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:52:26 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037350-Podcasting-Update Hey everyone! Just here to give a little bit of an audio update for those who don’t get a chance to ever visit the blog. Enjoy. Hey everyone! Just here to give a little bit of an audio update for those who don’t get a chance to ever visit the blog. Enjoy. Hey everyone! Just here to give a little bit of an audio update for those who don’t get a chance to ever visit the blog. Enjoy. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-01,22037350 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:52:26 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1120257-episode-38-COOKING tag:odeo.com,2006-04-30,1120257 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:47:59 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169540-episode-38-COOKING In Episode #38, I talk all about how to cook in Japan. This isn’t so much about how to make specific dishes, but the basics about meal selection, kitchens, and appliances. We go over what to do when it’s time to pack a lunch, where to buy kitchen stuff, and how you can either stay healthy or get fat while in Japan. There’s also a lot of news I put out about the show since I haven’t been behind the mic for two weeks. I want to say thanks to everyone who has stuck with the show, and please stand by for a feedback show (hopefully this week). Intro this week is from the C-Dogg himself of the PMC Top Ten. This week’s promo is from the author of the new hit podcast novel 7th Son, J.C. Hutchins. As always, please hit me up on the forums or email me with any questions or comments you may have. That’s it for now, so until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #38, I talk all about how to cook in Japan. This isn’t so much about how to make specific dishes, but the basics about meal selection, kitchens, and appliances. We go over what to do when it’s time to pack a lunch, where to buy kitchen stuff, and how you can either stay healthy or get fat while in Japan. There’s also a lot of news I put out about the show since I haven’t been behind the mic for two weeks. I want to say thanks to everyone who has stuck with the show, and please stand by for a feedback show (hopefully this week). Intro this week is from the C-Dogg himself of the PMC Top Ten. This week’s promo is from the author of the new hit podcast novel 7th Son, J.C. Hutchins. As always, please hit me up on the forums or email me with any questions or comments you may have. That’s it for now, so until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #38, I talk all about how to cook in Japan. This isn’t so much about how to make specific dishes, but the basics about meal selection, kitchens, and appliances. We go over what to do when it’s time to pack a lunch, where to buy kitchen stuff, and how you can either stay healthy or get fat while in Japan. There’s also a lot of news I put out about the show since I haven’t been behind the mic for two weeks. I want to say thanks to everyone who has stuck with the show, and please stand by for a feedback show (hopefully this week). Intro this week is from the C-Dogg himself of the PMC Top Ten. This week’s promo is from the author of the new hit podcast novel 7th Son, J.C. Hutchins. As always, please hit me up on the forums or email me with any questions or comments you may have. That’s it for now, so until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-30,24169540 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 05:47:59 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037355-episode-38-COOKING In Episode #38, I talk all about how to cook in Japan. This isn’t so much about how to make specific dishes, but the basics about meal selection, kitchens, and appliances. We go over what to do when it’s time to pack a lunch, where to buy kitchen stuff, and how you can either stay healthy or get fat while in Japan. There’s also a lot of news I put out about the show since I haven’t been behind the mic for two weeks. I want to say thanks to everyone who has stuck with the show, and please stand by for a feedback show (hopefully this week). Intro this week is from the C-Dogg himself of the PMC Top Ten. This week’s promo is from the author of the new hit podcast novel 7th Son, J.C. Hutchins. As always, please hit me up on the forums or email me with any questions or comments you may have. That’s it for now, so until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #38, I talk all about how to cook in Japan. This isn’t so much about how to make specific dishes, but the basics about meal selection, kitchens, and appliances. We go over what to do when it’s time to pack a lunch, where to buy kitchen stuff, and how you can either stay healthy or get fat while in Japan. There’s also a lot of news I put out about the show since I haven’t been behind the mic for two weeks. I want to say thanks to everyone who has stuck with the show, and please stand by for a feedback show (hopefully this week). Intro this week is from the C-Dogg himself of the PMC Top Ten. This week’s promo is from the author of the new hit podcast novel 7th Son, J.C. Hutchins. As always, please hit me up on the forums or email me with any questions or comments you may have. That’s it for now, so until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #38, I talk all about how to cook in Japan. This isn’t so much about how to make specific dishes, but the basics about meal selection, kitchens, and appliances. We go over what to do when it’s time to pack a lunch, where to buy kitchen stuff, and how you can either stay healthy or get fat while in Japan. There’s also a lot of news I put out about the show since I haven’t been behind the mic for two weeks. I want to say thanks to everyone who has stuck with the show, and please stand by for a feedback show (hopefully this week). Intro this week is from the C-Dogg himself of the PMC Top Ten. This week’s promo is from the author of the new hit podcast novel 7th Son, J.C. Hutchins. As always, please hit me up on the forums or email me with any questions or comments you may have. That’s it for now, so until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-30,22037355 Sun, 30 Apr 2006 05:47:59 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065088-episode-37-FAMILY-VACATION-part-2 tag:odeo.com,2006-04-23,1065088 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 15:06:54 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169541-episode-37-FAMILY-VACATION-part-2 In Episode #37, I give you the second part of my family’s recent vacation to Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto. Lots of adventures, trials and tribulations. I talk a lot about my second favorite place on the vacation, and give you an insider’s view of Universal Studios Japan. You also get to see what kind of fun my family and I had in Kyoto. It was amazing….. That’s it for now. Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to visit the vacation picture gallery, and the FORUMS. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #37, I give you the second part of my family’s recent vacation to Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto. Lots of adventures, trials and tribulations. I talk a lot about my second favorite place on the vacation, and give you an insider’s view of Universal Studios Japan. You also get to see what kind of fun my family and I had in Kyoto. It was amazing….. That’s it for now. Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to visit the vacation picture gallery, and the FORUMS. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #37, I give you the second part of my family’s recent vacation to Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto. Lots of adventures, trials and tribulations. I talk a lot about my second favorite place on the vacation, and give you an insider’s view of Universal Studios Japan. You also get to see what kind of fun my family and I had in Kyoto. It was amazing….. That’s it for now. Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to visit the vacation picture gallery, and the FORUMS. Until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-23,24169541 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 07:06:54 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037363-episode-37-FAMILY-VACATION-part-2 In Episode #37, I give you the second part of my family’s recent vacation to Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto. Lots of adventures, trials and tribulations. I talk a lot about my second favorite place on the vacation, and give you an insider’s view of Universal Studios Japan. You also get to see what kind of fun my family and I had in Kyoto. It was amazing….. That’s it for now. Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to visit the vacation picture gallery, and the FORUMS. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #37, I give you the second part of my family’s recent vacation to Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto. Lots of adventures, trials and tribulations. I talk a lot about my second favorite place on the vacation, and give you an insider’s view of Universal Studios Japan. You also get to see what kind of fun my family and I had in Kyoto. It was amazing….. That’s it for now. Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to visit the vacation picture gallery, and the FORUMS. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #37, I give you the second part of my family’s recent vacation to Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto. Lots of adventures, trials and tribulations. I talk a lot about my second favorite place on the vacation, and give you an insider’s view of Universal Studios Japan. You also get to see what kind of fun my family and I had in Kyoto. It was amazing….. That’s it for now. Enjoy the show, and don’t forget to visit the vacation picture gallery, and the FORUMS. Until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-23,22037363 Sun, 23 Apr 2006 07:06:54 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065087-episode-36-FAMILY-VACATION-part-1 tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,1065087 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 15:16:02 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065086-Mel-K-Dixon-Announcement tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,1065086 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 14:50:12 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169542-episode-36-FAMILY-VACATION-part-1 In Episode #36, I start to discuss our vacation from last week. We went to Hiroshima, then Osaka, and lastly, Kyoto. Part 1 will cover Hiroshima and all the rainy fun we had down there. I started to record the entire show, and was only 1/2 way done and was already at 1 hour and 16 minutes. So, to set a precedent with josh in japan, we made this a 2 part series. I feel like i’m in a sitcom now….. We welcome back some of the old Josh in Japan favorites that everyone’s been asking for. I’m happy since it’s more comfortable (and fun) to record with some of the old content! Stay tuned for next week’s episode for the conclusion to the cliff hanger you find at the end of this show (uh huh). So, thanks for sticking with me, and i’ll see you all soon. Until then, mata-ne! In Episode #36, I start to discuss our vacation from last week. We went to Hiroshima, then Osaka, and lastly, Kyoto. Part 1 will cover Hiroshima and all the rainy fun we had down there. I started to record the entire show, and was only 1/2 way done and was already at 1 hour and 16 minutes. So, to set a precedent with josh in japan, we made this a 2 part series. I feel like i’m in a sitcom now….. We welcome back some of the old Josh in Japan favorites that everyone’s been asking for. I’m happy since it’s more comfortable (and fun) to record with some of the old content! Stay tuned for next week’s episode for the conclusion to the cliff hanger you find at the end of this show (uh huh). So, thanks for sticking with me, and i’ll see you all soon. Until then, mata-ne! In Episode #36, I start to discuss our vacation from last week. We went to Hiroshima, then Osaka, and lastly, Kyoto. Part 1 will cover Hiroshima and all the rainy fun we had down there. I started to record the entire show, and was only 1/2 way done and was already at 1 hour and 16 minutes. So, to set a precedent with josh in japan, we made this a 2 part series. I feel like i’m in a sitcom now….. We welcome back some of the old Josh in Japan favorites that everyone’s been asking for. I’m happy since it’s more comfortable (and fun) to record with some of the old content! Stay tuned for next week’s episode for the conclusion to the cliff hanger you find at the end of this show (uh huh). So, thanks for sticking with me, and i’ll see you all soon. Until then, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,24169542 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:16:02 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037372-episode-36-FAMILY-VACATION-part-1 In Episode #36, I start to discuss our vacation from last week. We went to Hiroshima, then Osaka, and lastly, Kyoto. Part 1 will cover Hiroshima and all the rainy fun we had down there. I started to record the entire show, and was only 1/2 way done and was already at 1 hour and 16 minutes. So, to set a precedent with josh in japan, we made this a 2 part series. I feel like i’m in a sitcom now….. We welcome back some of the old Josh in Japan favorites that everyone’s been asking for. I’m happy since it’s more comfortable (and fun) to record with some of the old content! Stay tuned for next week’s episode for the conclusion to the cliff hanger you find at the end of this show (uh huh). So, thanks for sticking with me, and i’ll see you all soon. Until then, mata-ne! In Episode #36, I start to discuss our vacation from last week. We went to Hiroshima, then Osaka, and lastly, Kyoto. Part 1 will cover Hiroshima and all the rainy fun we had down there. I started to record the entire show, and was only 1/2 way done and was already at 1 hour and 16 minutes. So, to set a precedent with josh in japan, we made this a 2 part series. I feel like i’m in a sitcom now….. We welcome back some of the old Josh in Japan favorites that everyone’s been asking for. I’m happy since it’s more comfortable (and fun) to record with some of the old content! Stay tuned for next week’s episode for the conclusion to the cliff hanger you find at the end of this show (uh huh). So, thanks for sticking with me, and i’ll see you all soon. Until then, mata-ne! In Episode #36, I start to discuss our vacation from last week. We went to Hiroshima, then Osaka, and lastly, Kyoto. Part 1 will cover Hiroshima and all the rainy fun we had down there. I started to record the entire show, and was only 1/2 way done and was already at 1 hour and 16 minutes. So, to set a precedent with josh in japan, we made this a 2 part series. I feel like i’m in a sitcom now….. We welcome back some of the old Josh in Japan favorites that everyone’s been asking for. I’m happy since it’s more comfortable (and fun) to record with some of the old content! Stay tuned for next week’s episode for the conclusion to the cliff hanger you find at the end of this show (uh huh). So, thanks for sticking with me, and i’ll see you all soon. Until then, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,22037372 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:16:02 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169543-Mel-K-Dixon-Announcement The following script is also linked in audio form with the “podcast” icon below. Thanks, Josh This is Josh from the Josh in Japan Podcast. Recently I was informed by a person named MEL K. DIXON of Tokyo that he (or she) was using my Podcast in their English class for secondary education students here in Japan. MEL emailed me to let me know that he was not concerned with the quality or topic of my show but more concerned that I would quit podcasting for good. Mel implored me to keep podcasting so as not to loose the free resource that he (or she) was using in their class. Not only is Mel using my Podcast as lesson material in his class here in Tokyo, but informed me that there are other branches of this secondary education facility where the instructors are using my Podcast as a learning tool. These branches are located in the areas of Okinawa, Sendai, and two in Fukushima, as well as Mel’s facility in Tokyo. Mel was reluctant to inform me which school or university he ... The following script is also linked in audio form with the “podcast” icon below. Thanks, Josh This is Josh from the Josh in Japan Podcast. Recently I was informed by a person named MEL K. DIXON of Tokyo that he (or she) was using my Podcast in their English class for secondary education students here in Japan. MEL emailed me to let me know that he was not concerned with the quality or topic of my show but more concerned that I would quit podcasting for good. Mel implored me to keep podcasting so as not to loose the free resource that he (or she) was using in their class. Not only is Mel using my Podcast as lesson material in his class here in Tokyo, but informed me that there are other branches of this secondary education facility where the instructors are using my Podcast as a learning tool. These branches are located in the areas of Okinawa, Sendai, and two in Fukushima, as well as Mel’s facility in Tokyo. Mel was reluctant to inform me which school or university he (or she) works for. There’s a reason for Mel’s defiant stance to not letting me know what the name of this school was. His (or her) use of my Podcast along with the other teachers and the school as a whole is illegal without my consent (or prior knowledge) to make money off of their students. These Japanese students pay money to attend the English classes in question. My podcast is played for the students, and they are in turn instructed to find different types of grammatical errors within the show. This is the same as using a text book or English instruction tape as a classroom aide. The only difference is that no one gained permission from me in advance to use my podcast as a teaching aid with no reimbursement. I was notified that this was happening only because one of the instructors using this free teaching aid (MEL) was worried that they would no longer have material if I quit podcasting. I am only concerned that after this message, the school in question just picks another un-consenting and uninformed Podcaster to use in the same fashion I was used. I was going to give the school in question an offer to avoid any reimbursement for past illegal use of my Podcast. Unfortunately, Mel decided to cover his or her self by not naming the school in question. If only Mel had told me, I would have never mentioned his or her to the thousands of Josh in Japan listeners. If anyone knows the name of the school in question, please contact me at josh (at) joshinjapan.com with any information you may have. I have absolutely NO PROBLEM (REPEAT NO PROBLEM) with people using my Podcast for whatever they want as long as there is no money made for using my Podcast, and no one is trying to defame my character. People can use my Podcast on an individual basis for learning English, learning how not to speak English, learning about Japan, or whatever they want. It is in fact very rude, disrespectful and most importantly, illegal for a person, or organization to use a podcast to make money without that podcast owner’s knowledge or consent. So in summary, MEL K. DIXON was concerned that he (or she) would have to start paying for a new learning aid for his English class if I quit podcasting. This in turn informed me that someone (actually a whole school spread throughout Japan) was using my podcast to make money without my prior knowledge, consent or offer of reimbursement. Using a podcast or any other type of creative art to make money without the owner’s consent is a very obvious and flagrant violation of international copyright laws. My podcasts are all marked with “copyright 2006, joshinjapan.comâ€?. It does not get clearer than that. If anyone has any information on which school MEL K. DIXON or his associates work for, I would greatly appreciate it. Please email josh (at) joshinjapan.com. You will stay completely anonymous. Thank you for your attention, and I now return you to your previously scheduled podcast. The following script is also linked in audio form with the “podcast” icon below. Thanks, Josh This is Josh from the Josh in Japan Podcast. Recently I was informed by a person named MEL K. DIXON of Tokyo that he (or she) was using my Podcast in their English class for secondary education students here in Japan. MEL emailed me to let me know that he was not concerned with the quality or topic of my show but more concerned that I would quit podcasting for good. Mel implored me to keep podcasting so as not to loose the free resource that he (or she) was using in their class. Not only is Mel using my Podcast as lesson material in his class here in Tokyo, but informed me that there are other branches of this secondary education facility where the instructors are using my Podcast as a learning tool. These branches are located in the areas of Okinawa, Sendai, and two in Fukushima, as well as Mel’s facility in Tokyo. Mel was reluctant to inform me which school or university he (or she) works for. There’s a reason for Mel’s defiant stance to not letting me know what the name of this school was. His (or her) use of my Podcast along with the other teachers and the school as a whole is illegal without my consent (or prior knowledge) to make money off of their students. These Japanese students pay money to attend the English classes in question. My podcast is played for the students, and they are in turn instructed to find different types of grammatical errors within the show. This is the same as using a text book or English instruction tape as a classroom aide. The only difference is that no one gained permission from me in advance to use my podcast as a teaching aid with no reimbursement. I was notified that this was happening only because one of the instructors using this free teaching aid (MEL) was worried that they would no longer have material if I quit podcasting. I am only concerned that after this message, the school in question just picks another un-consenting and uninformed Podcaster to use in the same fashion I was used. I was going to give the school in question an offer to avoid any reimbursement for past illegal use of my Podcast. Unfortunately, Mel decided to cover his or her self by not naming the school in question. If only Mel had told me, I would have never mentioned his or her to the thousands of Josh in Japan listeners. If anyone knows the name of the school in question, please contact me at josh (at) joshinjapan.com with any information you may have. I have absolutely NO PROBLEM (REPEAT NO PROBLEM) with people using my Podcast for whatever they want as long as there is no money made for using my Podcast, and no one is trying to defame my character. People can use my Podcast on an individual basis for learning English, learning how not to speak English, learning about Japan, or whatever they want. It is in fact very rude, disrespectful and most importantly, illegal for a person, or organization to use a podcast to make money without that podcast owner’s knowledge or consent. So in summary, MEL K. DIXON was concerned that he (or she) would have to start paying for a new learning aid for his English class if I quit podcasting. This in turn informed me that someone (actually a whole school spread throughout Japan) was using my podcast to make money without my prior knowledge, consent or offer of reimbursement. Using a podcast or any other type of creative art to make money without the owner’s consent is a very obvious and flagrant violation of international copyright laws. My podcasts are all marked with “copyright 2006, joshinjapan.comâ€?. It does not get clearer than that. If anyone has any information on which school MEL K. DIXON or his associates work for, I would greatly appreciate it. Please email josh (at) joshinjapan.com. You will stay completely anonymous. Thank you for your attention, and I now return you to your previously scheduled podcast. tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,24169543 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:50:12 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037383-Mel-K-Dixon-Announcement The following script is also linked in audio form with the “podcast” icon below. Thanks, Josh This is Josh from the Josh in Japan Podcast. Recently I was informed by a person named MEL K. DIXON of Tokyo that he (or she) was using my Podcast in their English class for secondary education students here in Japan. MEL emailed me to let me know that he was not concerned with the quality or topic of my show but more concerned that I would quit podcasting for good. Mel implored me to keep podcasting so as not to loose the free resource that he (or she) was using in their class. Not only is Mel using my Podcast as lesson material in his class here in Tokyo, but informed me that there are other branches of this secondary education facility where the instructors are using my Podcast as a learning tool. These branches are located in the areas of Okinawa, Sendai, and two in Fukushima, as well as Mel’s facility in Tokyo. Mel was reluctant to inform me which school or university he ... The following script is also linked in audio form with the “podcast” icon below. Thanks, Josh This is Josh from the Josh in Japan Podcast. Recently I was informed by a person named MEL K. DIXON of Tokyo that he (or she) was using my Podcast in their English class for secondary education students here in Japan. MEL emailed me to let me know that he was not concerned with the quality or topic of my show but more concerned that I would quit podcasting for good. Mel implored me to keep podcasting so as not to loose the free resource that he (or she) was using in their class. Not only is Mel using my Podcast as lesson material in his class here in Tokyo, but informed me that there are other branches of this secondary education facility where the instructors are using my Podcast as a learning tool. These branches are located in the areas of Okinawa, Sendai, and two in Fukushima, as well as Mel’s facility in Tokyo. Mel was reluctant to inform me which school or university he (or she) works for. There’s a reason for Mel’s defiant stance to not letting me know what the name of this school was. His (or her) use of my Podcast along with the other teachers and the school as a whole is illegal without my consent (or prior knowledge) to make money off of their students. These Japanese students pay money to attend the English classes in question. My podcast is played for the students, and they are in turn instructed to find different types of grammatical errors within the show. This is the same as using a text book or English instruction tape as a classroom aide. The only difference is that no one gained permission from me in advance to use my podcast as a teaching aid with no reimbursement. I was notified that this was happening only because one of the instructors using this free teaching aid (MEL) was worried that they would no longer have material if I quit podcasting. I am only concerned that after this message, the school in question just picks another un-consenting and uninformed Podcaster to use in the same fashion I was used. I was going to give the school in question an offer to avoid any reimbursement for past illegal use of my Podcast. Unfortunately, Mel decided to cover his or her self by not naming the school in question. If only Mel had told me, I would have never mentioned his or her to the thousands of Josh in Japan listeners. If anyone knows the name of the school in question, please contact me at josh (at) joshinjapan.com with any information you may have. I have absolutely NO PROBLEM (REPEAT NO PROBLEM) with people using my Podcast for whatever they want as long as there is no money made for using my Podcast, and no one is trying to defame my character. People can use my Podcast on an individual basis for learning English, learning how not to speak English, learning about Japan, or whatever they want. It is in fact very rude, disrespectful and most importantly, illegal for a person, or organization to use a podcast to make money without that podcast owner’s knowledge or consent. So in summary, MEL K. DIXON was concerned that he (or she) would have to start paying for a new learning aid for his English class if I quit podcasting. This in turn informed me that someone (actually a whole school spread throughout Japan) was using my podcast to make money without my prior knowledge, consent or offer of reimbursement. Using a podcast or any other type of creative art to make money without the owner’s consent is a very obvious and flagrant violation of international copyright laws. My podcasts are all marked with “copyright 2006, joshinjapan.comâ€?. It does not get clearer than that. If anyone has any information on which school MEL K. DIXON or his associates work for, I would greatly appreciate it. Please email josh (at) joshinjapan.com. You will stay completely anonymous. Thank you for your attention, and I now return you to your previously scheduled podcast. The following script is also linked in audio form with the “podcast” icon below. Thanks, Josh This is Josh from the Josh in Japan Podcast. Recently I was informed by a person named MEL K. DIXON of Tokyo that he (or she) was using my Podcast in their English class for secondary education students here in Japan. MEL emailed me to let me know that he was not concerned with the quality or topic of my show but more concerned that I would quit podcasting for good. Mel implored me to keep podcasting so as not to loose the free resource that he (or she) was using in their class. Not only is Mel using my Podcast as lesson material in his class here in Tokyo, but informed me that there are other branches of this secondary education facility where the instructors are using my Podcast as a learning tool. These branches are located in the areas of Okinawa, Sendai, and two in Fukushima, as well as Mel’s facility in Tokyo. Mel was reluctant to inform me which school or university he (or she) works for. There’s a reason for Mel’s defiant stance to not letting me know what the name of this school was. His (or her) use of my Podcast along with the other teachers and the school as a whole is illegal without my consent (or prior knowledge) to make money off of their students. These Japanese students pay money to attend the English classes in question. My podcast is played for the students, and they are in turn instructed to find different types of grammatical errors within the show. This is the same as using a text book or English instruction tape as a classroom aide. The only difference is that no one gained permission from me in advance to use my podcast as a teaching aid with no reimbursement. I was notified that this was happening only because one of the instructors using this free teaching aid (MEL) was worried that they would no longer have material if I quit podcasting. I am only concerned that after this message, the school in question just picks another un-consenting and uninformed Podcaster to use in the same fashion I was used. I was going to give the school in question an offer to avoid any reimbursement for past illegal use of my Podcast. Unfortunately, Mel decided to cover his or her self by not naming the school in question. If only Mel had told me, I would have never mentioned his or her to the thousands of Josh in Japan listeners. If anyone knows the name of the school in question, please contact me at josh (at) joshinjapan.com with any information you may have. I have absolutely NO PROBLEM (REPEAT NO PROBLEM) with people using my Podcast for whatever they want as long as there is no money made for using my Podcast, and no one is trying to defame my character. People can use my Podcast on an individual basis for learning English, learning how not to speak English, learning about Japan, or whatever they want. It is in fact very rude, disrespectful and most importantly, illegal for a person, or organization to use a podcast to make money without that podcast owner’s knowledge or consent. So in summary, MEL K. DIXON was concerned that he (or she) would have to start paying for a new learning aid for his English class if I quit podcasting. This in turn informed me that someone (actually a whole school spread throughout Japan) was using my podcast to make money without my prior knowledge, consent or offer of reimbursement. Using a podcast or any other type of creative art to make money without the owner’s consent is a very obvious and flagrant violation of international copyright laws. My podcasts are all marked with “copyright 2006, joshinjapan.comâ€?. It does not get clearer than that. If anyone has any information on which school MEL K. DIXON or his associates work for, I would greatly appreciate it. Please email josh (at) joshinjapan.com. You will stay completely anonymous. Thank you for your attention, and I now return you to your previously scheduled podcast. tag:odeo.com,2006-04-19,22037383 Wed, 19 Apr 2006 06:50:12 -0700 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065085-episode-35-GIFT-GIVING tag:odeo.com,2006-04-02,1065085 Sun, 02 Apr 2006 06:28:09 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/981999-episode-35-GIFT-GIVING tag:odeo.com,2006-04-02,981999 Sun, 02 Apr 2006 06:28:09 -0700 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169544-episode-35-GIFT-GIVING In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the Japanese society, you’ll need to know the rules to gift giving. The wife and I pored over this topic for over an hour just to give you the most accurate info possible. As always, nothing is all inclusive, but we believe that this should be of a big help should you decide to live here. As always, visit the FORUMS to discuss this topic, or anything else you want to talk about. Music this week is a song called WALK by John Consalvo. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the Japanese society, you’ll need to know the rules to gift giving. The wife and I pored over this topic for over an hour just to give you the most accurate info possible. As always, nothing is all inclusive, but we believe that this should be of a big help should you decide to live here. As always, visit the FORUMS to discuss this topic, or anything else you want to talk about. Music this week is a song called WALK by John Consalvo. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the Japanese society, you’ll need to know the rules to gift giving. The wife and I pored over this topic for over an hour just to give you the most accurate info possible. As always, nothing is all inclusive, but we believe that this should be of a big help should you decide to live here. As always, visit the FORUMS to discuss this topic, or anything else you want to talk about. Music this week is a song called WALK by John Consalvo. Until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-01,24169544 Sat, 01 Apr 2006 22:28:09 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037387-episode-35-GIFT-GIVING In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the Japanese society, you’ll need to know the rules to gift giving. The wife and I pored over this topic for over an hour just to give you the most accurate info possible. As always, nothing is all inclusive, but we believe that this should be of a big help should you decide to live here. As always, visit the FORUMS to discuss this topic, or anything else you want to talk about. Music this week is a song called WALK by John Consalvo. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the Japanese society, you’ll need to know the rules to gift giving. The wife and I pored over this topic for over an hour just to give you the most accurate info possible. As always, nothing is all inclusive, but we believe that this should be of a big help should you decide to live here. As always, visit the FORUMS to discuss this topic, or anything else you want to talk about. Music this week is a song called WALK by John Consalvo. Until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #35, I discuss how and why to give a gift in Japan. This may not seem to be the most important topic I’ve ever discussed, but once you get here, you’ll totally understand. Gift giving in Japan is a very rich tradition, and if you want to live as a purposeful member of the Japanese society, you’ll need to know the rules to gift giving. The wife and I pored over this topic for over an hour just to give you the most accurate info possible. As always, nothing is all inclusive, but we believe that this should be of a big help should you decide to live here. As always, visit the FORUMS to discuss this topic, or anything else you want to talk about. Music this week is a song called WALK by John Consalvo. Until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-04-01,22037387 Sat, 01 Apr 2006 22:28:09 -0800 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/964925-episode-34-JAPANESE-VISAS tag:odeo.com,2006-03-26,964925 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 07:53:07 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065084-episode-34-JAPANESE-VISAS tag:odeo.com,2006-03-26,1065084 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 07:53:07 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169545-episode-34-JAPANESE-VISAS In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and as long as you have all supporting documents in place, the wait is much less. I go over all the different types of visas, and how to obtain them. We also discuss the weekend that my family and I had. Much fun and excitement was had by all. Below are some pictures of two of the places discussed in the podcast. Ironically enough, they are only steps away from each other. So, that’s all for now. Enjoy the podcast, and until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and as long as you have all supporting documents in place, the wait is much less. I go over all the different types of visas, and how to obtain them. We also discuss the weekend that my family and I had. Much fun and excitement was had by all. Below are some pictures of two of the places discussed in the podcast. Ironically enough, they are only steps away from each other. So, that’s all for now. Enjoy the podcast, and until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and as long as you have all supporting documents in place, the wait is much less. I go over all the different types of visas, and how to obtain them. We also discuss the weekend that my family and I had. Much fun and excitement was had by all. Below are some pictures of two of the places discussed in the podcast. Ironically enough, they are only steps away from each other. So, that’s all for now. Enjoy the podcast, and until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-03-25,24169545 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:53:07 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037399-episode-34-JAPANESE-VISAS In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and as long as you have all supporting documents in place, the wait is much less. I go over all the different types of visas, and how to obtain them. We also discuss the weekend that my family and I had. Much fun and excitement was had by all. Below are some pictures of two of the places discussed in the podcast. Ironically enough, they are only steps away from each other. So, that’s all for now. Enjoy the podcast, and until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and as long as you have all supporting documents in place, the wait is much less. I go over all the different types of visas, and how to obtain them. We also discuss the weekend that my family and I had. Much fun and excitement was had by all. Below are some pictures of two of the places discussed in the podcast. Ironically enough, they are only steps away from each other. So, that’s all for now. Enjoy the podcast, and until next time, mata-ne! In Episode #34 I discuss almost everything you need to know if you’ve been planning on getting a visa to live in Japan. It’s actually not as difficult to live here in Japan as a foreigner than it is to live in the US as a foreigner. The application process is much more streamlined, and as long as you have all supporting documents in place, the wait is much less. I go over all the different types of visas, and how to obtain them. We also discuss the weekend that my family and I had. Much fun and excitement was had by all. Below are some pictures of two of the places discussed in the podcast. Ironically enough, they are only steps away from each other. So, that’s all for now. Enjoy the podcast, and until next time, mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-03-25,22037399 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 23:53:07 -0800 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/964924-episode-33-FEEDBACK-SHOW-fixed tag:odeo.com,2006-03-21,964924 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:33:15 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065083-episode-33-FEEDBACK-SHOW-fixed tag:odeo.com,2006-03-21,1065083 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:33:15 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169546-episode-33-FEEDBACK-SHOW-fixed ***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous show). Maybe I should save this and let the excitement grow. Well, maybe not. Anyways, on to the show…. ***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous show). Maybe I should save this and let the excitement grow. Well, maybe not. Anyways, on to the show…. ***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous show). Maybe I should save this and let the excitement grow. Well, maybe not. Anyways, on to the show…. tag:odeo.com,2006-03-21,24169546 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:33:15 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037413-episode-33-FEEDBACK-SHOW-fixed ***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous show). Maybe I should save this and let the excitement grow. Well, maybe not. Anyways, on to the show…. ***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous show). Maybe I should save this and let the excitement grow. Well, maybe not. Anyways, on to the show…. ***Second Try at Posting*** Well, here’s the second part of the bargain that I agreed to. The much anticipated FEEDBACK SHOW…… ok, well, the almost anticipated feedback show. Either way, here it is. So, for the first time since I started podcasting, I have a show for everyone on a Tuesday (2 days after making a previous show). Maybe I should save this and let the excitement grow. Well, maybe not. Anyways, on to the show…. tag:odeo.com,2006-03-21,22037413 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 14:33:15 -0800 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/964922-episode-32-AMUSEMENT-PARKS tag:odeo.com,2006-03-19,964922 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 07:31:48 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065082-episode-32-AMUSEMENT-PARKS tag:odeo.com,2006-03-19,1065082 Sun, 19 Mar 2006 07:31:48 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169547-episode-32-AMUSEMENT-PARKS Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement parks you may find littering the Japnese woodlands. So, I switched up the show format a bit and decided to go with the majority on the survey who wanted a topic related show during the weekend and a feedback related show when I can find the time. This should work out for everyone involved. If however you feel that the changes aren’t so good, please let me know by posting your opinions on the forums. Enjoy the new simplified show format, and I’ll talk with you soon….. Mata-ne! Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement parks you may find littering the Japnese woodlands. So, I switched up the show format a bit and decided to go with the majority on the survey who wanted a topic related show during the weekend and a feedback related show when I can find the time. This should work out for everyone involved. If however you feel that the changes aren’t so good, please let me know by posting your opinions on the forums. Enjoy the new simplified show format, and I’ll talk with you soon….. Mata-ne! Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement parks you may find littering the Japnese woodlands. So, I switched up the show format a bit and decided to go with the majority on the survey who wanted a topic related show during the weekend and a feedback related show when I can find the time. This should work out for everyone involved. If however you feel that the changes aren’t so good, please let me know by posting your opinions on the forums. Enjoy the new simplified show format, and I’ll talk with you soon….. Mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-03-18,24169547 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:31:48 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037428-episode-32-AMUSEMENT-PARKS Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement parks you may find littering the Japnese woodlands. So, I switched up the show format a bit and decided to go with the majority on the survey who wanted a topic related show during the weekend and a feedback related show when I can find the time. This should work out for everyone involved. If however you feel that the changes aren’t so good, please let me know by posting your opinions on the forums. Enjoy the new simplified show format, and I’ll talk with you soon….. Mata-ne! Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement parks you may find littering the Japnese woodlands. So, I switched up the show format a bit and decided to go with the majority on the survey who wanted a topic related show during the weekend and a feedback related show when I can find the time. This should work out for everyone involved. If however you feel that the changes aren’t so good, please let me know by posting your opinions on the forums. Enjoy the new simplified show format, and I’ll talk with you soon….. Mata-ne! Thank you all for sticking it out with me, and thanks also to those who answered the survey here on the blog. This week’s show is all about Amusement Parks. Who in their right mind doesn’t love going to an amusement park with their family? I cover everything from Tokyo Disney Land to the abandoned amusement parks you may find littering the Japnese woodlands. So, I switched up the show format a bit and decided to go with the majority on the survey who wanted a topic related show during the weekend and a feedback related show when I can find the time. This should work out for everyone involved. If however you feel that the changes aren’t so good, please let me know by posting your opinions on the forums. Enjoy the new simplified show format, and I’ll talk with you soon….. Mata-ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-03-18,22037428 Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:31:48 -0800 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1065081-episode-31-A-DAY-AT-THE-PARK tag:odeo.com,2006-03-05,1065081 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 07:47:59 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/832938-episode-31-A-DAY-AT-THE-PARK tag:odeo.com,2006-03-05,832938 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 07:47:59 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24169548-episode-31-A-DAY-AT-THE-PARK In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a difficult time figuring out what this week’s topic would be about. I talk about all kinds of stuff ranging from futons to dog poop. It’s the best show to date by far….. well, maybe second best…… well, nevermind. I also get some awesome emails, and one of them takes me down a very morbid discussion. You will be sure to have a couple new sights to visit for your next trip after hearning what I have to say! Promos this week came to us from Today in Podcasting (again… it’s a good show!), and from Me and the Bean. Music as always was provided to us from Tom Shad. Podcasters, you must go talk to Tom if you need great music that’ll fit your show! So, until next time, mata ne! In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a difficult time figuring out what this week’s topic would be about. I talk about all kinds of stuff ranging from futons to dog poop. It’s the best show to date by far….. well, maybe second best…… well, nevermind. I also get some awesome emails, and one of them takes me down a very morbid discussion. You will be sure to have a couple new sights to visit for your next trip after hearning what I have to say! Promos this week came to us from Today in Podcasting (again… it’s a good show!), and from Me and the Bean. Music as always was provided to us from Tom Shad. Podcasters, you must go talk to Tom if you need great music that’ll fit your show! So, until next time, mata ne! In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a difficult time figuring out what this week’s topic would be about. I talk about all kinds of stuff ranging from futons to dog poop. It’s the best show to date by far….. well, maybe second best…… well, nevermind. I also get some awesome emails, and one of them takes me down a very morbid discussion. You will be sure to have a couple new sights to visit for your next trip after hearning what I have to say! Promos this week came to us from Today in Podcasting (again… it’s a good show!), and from Me and the Bean. Music as always was provided to us from Tom Shad. Podcasters, you must go talk to Tom if you need great music that’ll fit your show! So, until next time, mata ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-03-04,24169548 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 23:47:59 -0800 no Josh in Japan http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22037443-episode-31-A-DAY-AT-THE-PARK In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a difficult time figuring out what this week’s topic would be about. I talk about all kinds of stuff ranging from futons to dog poop. It’s the best show to date by far….. well, maybe second best…… well, nevermind. I also get some awesome emails, and one of them takes me down a very morbid discussion. You will be sure to have a couple new sights to visit for your next trip after hearning what I have to say! Promos this week came to us from Today in Podcasting (again… it’s a good show!), and from Me and the Bean. Music as always was provided to us from Tom Shad. Podcasters, you must go talk to Tom if you need great music that’ll fit your show! So, until next time, mata ne! In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a difficult time figuring out what this week’s topic would be about. I talk about all kinds of stuff ranging from futons to dog poop. It’s the best show to date by far….. well, maybe second best…… well, nevermind. I also get some awesome emails, and one of them takes me down a very morbid discussion. You will be sure to have a couple new sights to visit for your next trip after hearning what I have to say! Promos this week came to us from Today in Podcasting (again… it’s a good show!), and from Me and the Bean. Music as always was provided to us from Tom Shad. Podcasters, you must go talk to Tom if you need great music that’ll fit your show! So, until next time, mata ne! In Episode #31, I take everyone on a virtual soundseeing tour of a day in my shoes. Well, not really a full day, more like a couple hours of taking my family to the park. I haven’t done one of these in a while, and decided to go for it since I was having such a difficult time figuring out what this week’s topic would be about. I talk about all kinds of stuff ranging from futons to dog poop. It’s the best show to date by far….. well, maybe second best…… well, nevermind. I also get some awesome emails, and one of them takes me down a very morbid discussion. You will be sure to have a couple new sights to visit for your next trip after hearning what I have to say! Promos this week came to us from Today in Podcasting (again… it’s a good show!), and from Me and the Bean. Music as always was provided to us from Tom Shad. Podcasters, you must go talk to Tom if you need great music that’ll fit your show! So, until next time, mata ne! tag:odeo.com,2006-03-04,22037443 Sat, 04 Mar 2006 23:47:59 -0800 no Josh in Japan podcasts, General Posts