“This is maybe is just kinda mean—What most people talk about on the street or in a cafe or something, is just kinda… dumb.” — Dru
This is our longest episode yet — here are a few highlights of what we cover:
- Why did we come back? Plus discussions of the optimal time to leave Japan
- The argument for not becoming fluent in a foreign language
- Japanese vs. American bureaucracy
- Different levels of cleanliness and ease of public transportation in Tokyo and San Francisco
- Circle of influence vs. circle of concerns
- Long term vs short term reverse culture shocks
SHOW NOTES
Check out Bic Camera walkthrough and Bic Camera ads that were used for the background foley work at 11:20.
While we won’t be recording more episodes, I’ll be publishing more travel information from our time as locals in Japan 🛩🧳🇯🇵🏯
MUSIC LIST
Venetian Blinds by Ping Pong Club
Shibuya by Bad Snacks
Mizuki by Bad Snacks
Dreamy Flashback by Kevin MacLeod
Tribal War Council by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Dark Alley Deals by Aaron Kenny
Spy Suite By Quincas Moreira
Half Day by Bad Snacks
American Frontiers by Aaron Kenny
Saving the World by Aaron Kenny
Easy Saturday by Bad Snacks
Delightful Life by Jekk
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