March 2022 Update: Where is Akil?
I am back with a quick update and explanation on my recent absence. In addition I give a preview of some of the content I am looking forward to making in the future ========== Related links: Youtube L...
30 Mars 202217min
Bonus Content #9: Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs Reaction | Reformatt Show
In this quick bonus content I give my reaction to a video reviewing some of the bars and clubs in the Osaka, Japan area. Before that I share some advice based on a listener email. ========== Related l...
11 Feb 202238min
Episode 174 | How to Pray at Japanese Temples and Shrines
This is a very important episode if you are planning to come to Japan. Visiting temples and shrines is an important part of life and tourism, so I break down how to properly pray at them so you don’t ...
20 Jan 202233min
Bonus Content #8: Review of How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) | Mrs Eats
I give a quick review of some useful tips on how not to drive Japanese people crazy by a youtube channel I just stumbled upon. ========== Related links: Youtube Link https://youtu.be/cIRhaCjez94 How F...
14 Jan 202214min
Bonus Content #7: Review of ‘Japanification’: As U.S. Inflation Surges, Here’s Why Japan’s Prices Have Held Steady | WSJ
This time I review a WSJ video mini doc that compares inflation in Japan to the US and share my some points of contention I have with it. ========== Related links: Youtube Link https://youtu.be/zxaXQ-...
5 Jan 202237min
Episode 173 | Japan’s Princess Mako Wedding Scandal Explained
In this episode I give a quick movie review then give the low-down on the Princess Mako Wedding Scandal which has been in the Japanese headlines for years and just recently went international. =======...
20 Dec 202147min
Bonus Content #6 | Aggretsuko Netflix Anime Review | Sanrio Anime
A review of my favorite new show to learn about Japanese culture. FYI, In my review I forgot to mention is that the subtitles have been changed quite a bit in some situations to better suit western au...
8 Dec 202113min
Bonus Content #5 | You Know You're Dating a JAPANESE Woman When... Review
This time I review a video that illustrates some of the miscommunications that can occur when you first hit the dating scene in Japan and give my take on things. =========== Related links: Youtube Lin...
22 Nov 202138min
