In this podcast episode, host Jason continues his series on his life in Japan. The episode covers his first job as a massage therapist, where he navigated language barriers and cultural differences with humor and determination. Jason also shares how he started learning Japanese, including practical, immersive tactics. Besides handling job challenges, he details his journey towards acquiring permanent residency in a small Japanese city. Tune in to learn more about his experiences, struggles, and triumphs during his early years in Japan. 00:10 Introduction and Welcome 00:39 Recap of Previous Episode 00:45 First Job in Japan: Massage Therapist 01:04 Language Barrier and Unique Communication 01:49 Learning Japanese: The First Year 03:30 The Role of Technology in Language Learning 04:21 Progress and Confidence in Japanese: Years Two to Five 04:34 Achieving Permanent Residency in Japan 05:26 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode 05:46 Listener Engagement: Question of the Day 06:26 Farewell and Thanks ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe if you like the content. Thank you for watching and check out my links below! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMV8Pd22Kuk9naOZCHoQNQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jibber_Jabber_Bros Twitter / X : https://www.twitter.com/JibberJabberBro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552682301710 Jibber Jabber Bro Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jibberjabberbro Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/jibber-jabber-bro/id1711938868 ——————— Disclaimers: - All opinions in these podcast episodes are of mine and not anyone else’s. - Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.

In this podcast episode, host Jason shares his unique journey about moving to Japan. He talks about his fascination with Japanese films and anime growing up, which piqued his interest in Japan. He recounts how he sold everything, bought a ticket, and moved to Japan on a tourist visa, with the hope of finding a job within three months. Despite not knowing the language, he was fortunate to secure a job as a masseur. This experience allowed him to learn the language quickly. He frames his journey as a valuable lesson for those interested in moving to Japan. Lastly, he highlights key points for the upcoming episode, which will discuss the challenges he faced during his first five years in Japan. 00:10 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Why I Chose Japan 01:27 My Journey to Japan 01:56 Finding a Job in Japan 02:27 Learning Japanese and Adapting 02:47 Reflections and Future Topics 03:14 Engaging with the Audience

The Mysteries Behind Mikoshi👺👹⛩️ In this episode, we're unraveling the mysteries behind Mikoshi and Matsuri, two fascinating aspects of Japanese culture that are bound to pique your interest. From sacred portable shrines to lively festivals, we've got it all covered. So, let's jump right in! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe if you like the content. Thank you for watching and check out my links below! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMV8Pd22Kuk9naOZCHoQNQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jibber_Jabber_Bros Twitter / X : https://www.twitter.com/JibberJabberBro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552682301710 Jibber Jabber Bro Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsyjapan Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/jibber-jabber-bro/id1711938868 ——————— Disclaimers:  - All opinions in these podcast episodes are of mine and not anyone else’s.   - Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Music License code: MVTYALVXEB3RZG2H

The Decagon House Murders 🏠🔪🩸 Book Review Ayatsuji Yukito's book, "The Decagon House Murders," is a really exciting murder mystery.  ----------- Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe if you like the content. Thank you for watching and check out my links below! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMV8Pd22Kuk9naOZCHoQNQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jibber_Jabber_Bros Twitter / X : https://www.twitter.com/JibberJabberBro Jibber Jabber Bro Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsyjapan Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/jibber-jabber-bro/id1711938868 ——————— Disclaimers:  - All opinions in these podcast episodes are of mine and not anyone else’s.   - Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Music Licences: WKPHBF5YREFVILRQ

Life in Japan: Is it Really Foreigner-Friendly? 🇯🇵🌏 Today we will talk about an important topic for anyone planning to move to or visit Japan. Living in Japan as a foreigner can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges.  Let’s take a look at some topics that you may run into. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe if you like the content. Thank you for watching and check out my links below! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMV8Pd22Kuk9naOZCHoQNQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jibber_Jabber_Bros Twitter / X : https://www.twitter.com/JibberJabberBro Jibber Jabber Bro Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsyjapan Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/jibber-jabber-bro/id1711938868 ——————— Disclaimers:  - All opinions in these podcast episodes are of mine and not anyone else’s.   - Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.

Man convicted over sauce bottle licking at sushi restaurant. In this episode I will talk about the most recent conviction of a man streaming some disgusting behavior while at a sushi restaurant in Nagoya. I will also briefly talk about other issues with streamers recently in Japan. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe if you like the content. Thank you for watching and check out my links below! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMV8Pd22Kuk9naOZCHoQNQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jibber_Jabber_Bros Twitter / X : https://www.twitter.com/JibberJabberBro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552682301710 Jibber Jabber Bro Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsyjapan Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/jibber-jabber-bro/id1711938868 ——————— Disclaimers:  - All opinions in these podcast episodes are of mine and not anyone else’s.   - Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.

In this podcast I'll be talking about my life in Japan. I've lived in Japan for the past 21 years and have had a lot of experiences. I will be talking about culture, current events, life as a foreigner, and eventually some interviews. This podcast will be in English mostly, but could have some Japanese guests from time to time. I hope you will join me for some interesting conversations. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ Don't forget to like, share, comment and subscribe if you like the content. Thank you for watching and check out my links below! Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMV8Pd22Kuk9naOZCHoQNQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jibber_Jabber_Bros Twitter / X : https://www.twitter.com/JibberJabberBro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552682301710 Jibber Jabber Bro Audio Podcast: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsyjapan Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/jibber-jabber-bro/id1711938868 ——————— Disclaimers:  - All opinions in these podcast episodes are of mine and not anyone else’s.   - Under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research.