Are the tourists really that bad? Overtourism, Japan's 'cleanliness myth' and more! Want to share your story or get in touch with us? [email protected] Word of the day - hidden gem 穴場 [あなば] Vandalism at Yasukuni shrine  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/03/japan/society/yasukuni-shrine-vandalism/ “AITA for not speaking Japanese after living here for 6 years” https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/s/CCtlGR38YV “Ready for downvotes but I’m genuinely curious” https://www.reddit.com/r/teachinginjapan/s/kuh8mhOlsU “Japan’s ‘cleanliness’ myth” https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/NbVPJVOg68 “I moved to Hokkaido and I love it” https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/vYDPY3VJM2

More current events for ya! Wanna share your story or get in touch with us? Reach out at [email protected] Mother’s Day Survey- https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240509/p2a/00m/0na/012000c?dicbo=v2-5kjJWen School Liberalizes Dress Code in Saitama JHS https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240508/p2a/00m/0na/011000c?dicbo=v2-o2w9A29 Man Fatally Stabbed by Wife after asking her if Dinner is Ready - original was removed but here is another reference to the same incident https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/osaka-man-fatally-stabbed-by-wife-after-asking-her-isnt-dinner-ready-yet/ar-BB1mpjNp Loneliness in Japan (stats and data) https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240515/p2a/00m/0op/011000c Toilet retreats:  https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20230429-106517/ Joint custody update: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/crime-legal/japan-revises-law-to-allow-joint-custody/#:~:text=Japanese%20lawmakers%20enacted%20legislation%20Friday,domestic%20violence%20and%20child%20abuse.

We're going through some of the most common advice for travelers to Japan. Don't do these things?! Is it really that serious? We'll see.. Words of the day - all meaning no, not allowed kinshi, kotowari, dame, akan Wanna share your story or get in touch with us? Reach out at [email protected] https://livejapan.com/en/article-a0003666/ https://www.odynovotours.com/japan/things-not-to-do.html https://jobsinjapan.com/living-in-japan-guide/what-not-to-do-in-japan-dont-make-these-7-common-mistakes/ https://www.hotels.com/go/japan/things-not-to-do-tokyo 

Shoulder-checking ojisan, rejection from driving school bc of tattoos, maternity leave backlash, aggressive dentists and more stories! Wanna share your story or get in touch with us? Reach out at [email protected] Words of the day Gomi - trash, gomi tantou - person in charge of cleaning up the trash net/area, moeru gomi - burnables, sodai gomi - oversized trash Butsukari Otoko Wikipedia Page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butsukari_otoko 'We were told to target foreigners': Ex-officer on systematic racial profiling by Japan police - The Mainichi https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240427/p2a/00m/0na/019000c 'Maternity leave cookies' spark online storm in Japan over lack of consideration https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240429/p2a/00m/0li/020000c Surveys https://econte.co.jp/works/maternity/ https://news.yahoo.co.jp/expert/articles/a3587e6271f1d9a3081a2835b90406a399fd12cc Dentist arrested on suspicion of attempted murder at hospital https://japantoday.com/category/crime/dentist-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-at-hospital

It's not all bad of course, but there are some things you should look out for! Today we've got a mix of funny, informative, interesting and horrid work stories! Enjoy :) Words of the day - baito/arubaito - part-time job zangyo - overtime seishain - full-time employee (with benefits) buraku kigyo - black (exploitative) company seku hara (seggsual h*rrassment) watch Cheyenne cry from the hot sauce: https://youtu.be/mdfaJoQ3gQ0 Wanna share your story or get in touch with us? Reach out at [email protected]

Dating in another country sure can be interesting! Word of the day: shitsuren - unrequited or lost love, hearbreak Wanna share your story or get in touch with us? Reach out at [email protected] Frankie's ICL video: https://youtu.be/XjNv9vkz4J0

It's okay to miss and like things from back home! Here's what we and y'all are missing sometimes. Words of the day: sabishii/samishii (lonely, missing someone) koishii (missing or longing) natsukashii (nostalgic)

We've all been there. Learning another language is hard, but small mistakes can change the entire meaning of a sentence. No judgements here though.

Got some heavy topics this episode! Divorce without consent, joint custody, last samurai syndrome and more. UPDATE: Joint custody passed in the lower house and will be brought to the upper house in June where it is expected to be passed!! https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/japan-divorced-parents-custody-children-rule-law-change

From neighbors with a vendetta to wholesome hot spring experiences, we've got some interesting reddit stories on today's episode. Email us your stories and questions at [email protected] Notes: Word of the day: kafunsho - hay fever, seasonal allergies Cherry blossom place mentioned: Sewaritei in southern Kyoto (correction on the train station - it is Iwashimizu Hachimangu station, not Yodo) Links to the reddit stories: white day https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/Y204b7dlKs Someone putting trash in the mailbox https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/fiT6HxmJLW Sent home early for refusing overtime https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/msYdeBFI1y Pleasant experience at an onsen https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/2k4XdupNyy Was told “no foreigners” by a clinic https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/yTLAFg7gSEAsk me about my cafe  https://www.reddit.com/r/japanlife/s/yhNvgdKi61