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In this episode, Aaron and I get dressed up and head out to see Shibuya in all of it’s neon glory.

No more explanation needed.

Kanpai,
Kevin

 

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Welcome back to Happy Hour Japan Season 2! In this short episode, Aaron and I will take you inside a Japanese スーパー (supermarket/grocery store).

Not only will we show you what it’s like to shop in a grocery store in Japan, but we’ll also show you a great example on how to get kicked out of one

Kanpai,
Kevin

 

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Welcome back for our first real episode of Happy Hour Japan Season 2!

Today, Aaron and I are going to take you on a short trip to a Ramen shop to show you what it’s like and introduce some key works and phrases that you’ll want to know.

Ramen is super popular in Japan is definitely worth checking out when you visit.

No beers in this episode unfortunately, but Kanpai anyway!

Kevin

 

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Top off your glasses and get your kanpai-face on because Happy Hour Japan is finally back for Season 2!

In Season 2, Happy Hour Japan will focus more on taking you around Japan and teaching you Japanese as well as showcasing Japanese culture.

But I’m sure you have tons of questions on your mind like:

What’s the new format?
Is it going to be a one man show?
Has Kevin found “someone else?”

Rest assured, all of your questions will be answered in the Season Opener!

Kanpai,
Kevin

 

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Hey!

The cherry blossoms have started blooming here in Japan which means Spring is finally here! The weather’s warming up, kids are gearing up for the new school year, and mothers are rushing to the store to pick up the latest bento goods!

Wait…bento goods?

Yes, bento goods! Have you ever heard of deko-ben or kyara-ben?!? If not, this episode is a MUST SEE!

-Kevin

 

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I was archiving some old videos when I realized that we still hadn’t made a bloopers video yet!

I know it might be hard to believe, but Aaron and I make A LOT of mistakes filming HHJ. lol. I took some of our favorites and put them together in this short compilation video. Let us know which blooper you like the best!

Kanpai,
Kevin

 

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Ohisashiburidesu!

Sorry for not posting a video in so long, it’s been a very busy few weeks. I hope all of you are doing well.

In this episode, I discuss how the Japanese celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s a little different than you might be used to. Plus, I introduce a holiday called White Day and what it’s all about.

Kanpai!

Kevin

 

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Hi everyone,

I’m back with another episode! After going on a couple of road trips over the last few weeks, I thought it would be a good chance to talk about driving in Japan.

As a lot of you know, driving isn’t the most popular way for travelers to Japan to get from point A to point B. Nevertheless, I still felt it would be worth discussing for those of you out there who are more adventurous and would like to travel somewhere (like to an onsen) that is only accessible by car, as well as for any of you planning to move here.

There are definitely a few things to be aware of before getting behind the wheel so be sure to watch this video if you plan to drive in Japan.

Kanpai,
Kevin

 

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Some of you caught wind of my little accident on the slopes and I started getting emails from viewers like yourself asking if I was OK. I really appreciate everyone’s concern and thought it’d be best to make a quick little video to let you all know I’m doing fine.

I also thought this would be a perfect opportunity to talk about my experiences with health care in Japan as well as share a tip I have on learning vocabulary!

Kanpai,
Kevin 

 

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I know I’m a little late, but here’s the latest video on New Year traditions in Japan

I think I’ve mentioned it many times already, but New Years here in Japan is a really big deal. It’s probably the biggest holiday of the year for the Japanese and it comes with a lot of traditions.

In this episode, I thought I would pass along some of the traditions (both modern and traditional) that I’ve encountered in my experiences here in Japan. 

Enjoy!

Kevin

 

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