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Deadly Summer Heat & Zip-Lines Yippee!!

August 31st, 2010

It is HOT in Japan right now. In fact, it’s been like this all summer. Aaron and I have been doing our best to stay cool but it’s been tough.

In this episode, Aaron and I will take you to a sports park. Come along with us as we talk the heat, teach you some Japanese words, and race on zip lines! Who won?? You’ll have to watch to find out ;)

Kanpai,
Kevin

 
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Welcome to the dark side.

July 30th, 2010

Hi everyone!

Sorry for not posting in a while. I hope you’re doing well! It’s been EXTREMELY hot here in Japan and there’s been some world-class lightning shows almost every night. Pretty amazing stuff.

Anyway, in our latest episode of HHJ, Aaron and I want to discuss one of the dark sides of living to Japan. What is it? Well, you’ll just have to watch to find out ;)

Kanpai,
Kevin

 
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Look out! There’s a ninja on the roof!

June 25th, 2010

Hi everyone!

Aaron and I are back for another Happy Hour Japan episode. In this episode, we’ll take you to a Shinto Shrine and a Buddhist Temple. We’ll show you what both of them are like and point out some of the differences.

Enjoy!

Kanpai,
Kevin

 
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Tokyo Exposed: Shibuya.

June 7th, 2010

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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How to get kicked out of Japanese Grocery Store.

May 20th, 2010

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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When eating Ramen in Japan, don’t forget to slurp.

May 3rd, 2010

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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Happy Hour Japan is back and better than ever!

April 19th, 2010

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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Oh yeah, it’s bento time! You’ve never seen a bento until you’ve seen one of these…

March 24th, 2010

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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