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198: More Podcasts About Buildings and Food
The Sickos yammer. No topic! All minutia! We yap about eating burgers under the L tracks, Home Depot hot dogs, Joe's son getting spooked by the Roomba, Monster…
Cartoons About Cartoons (Part 15)
Multiple cartoon-conscious visits with Warner Brothers, another with Droopy at MGM, and one-shots from the waning days of Columbia/Screen Gems.
The One With the Podcasts
In which discovering a podcast (on Wikipedia, no less!) helped a blogger put their own identity issues to rest. (…yes, the title is a Friends reference, although I…
15 Romance Anime About Married Couples
With a title like 'My Happy Marriage' it sounds pretty promising for a married couple romance anime – and it is! The new, arranged marriage is actually a
Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again, I Can't Understand What My Husband Is Saying, Itazura na Kiss, Jingai-san no Yome, Love is Like a Cocktail
15 Shoujo Anime Not About Romance
Shoujo anime has long been the demographic genre of choice for the love-addled anime fan. Unlike the shounen genre where series of big action and epic
Midnight Occult Civil Servants, Natsume's Book of Friends, Yona of the Dawn, Children of the Whales, Hell Girl
15 Fantasy Anime About Dungeon Crawling
There is no more iconic adventure for a fantasy anime than a good old-fashioned dungeon crawl. Who knows what lies in its depths? Treasure? Powerful monsters?
Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, Log Horizon, Made in Abyss, Sword Art Online
A list of podcasts I like
Yet another low-effort post today, since the end of the year at work is turning out to be extremely hectic, and I don’t expect that to change until…
SWET Event – Blogging, Podcasts, and Translation
Last minute notice, but I’ll be participating in an event for SWET (Society of Writers, Editors, and Translators) this Saturday Japan time (Friday evening U.S. time). Really excited…
15 Social Anxiety Anime About Crippling Shyness
Perhaps it is the increase in social anxiety and depression that gave rise to the increase in anime about characters dealing with social anxiety. Sometimes
Hinako Note, My Roommate is a Cat, Recovery of an MMO Junkie, Big Windup!, The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura
15 Anime About Witches Practicing Their Witchcraft
While old stories would have you believe that witches are withered old women with warts stirring a pot of newt's eyes, but anime has rewritten the narrative a
Umineko: When They Cry, When They Cry, Little Witch Academia, The Family Circumstances of the Irregular Witch, The Kingdoms of Ruin
A Package of Pure Invention-related Podcasts
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The STUPIDEST belief about Japanese sleep habits EVER! (About Pillows in Japan) | Japan Station 182/Ichimon Japan 76
This is a rebroadcast of episode 76 of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we talk about the history of pillows in Japan and an absurd belief…
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language
2025 Top Jobs in Japan Week 15
Apply to jobs in translation, marketing, hospitality, tourism, personal training, security and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan.
2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 15
Open positions in security, marketing and hospitality-related fields in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 15
Master Luxury Japan is hiring a talented photographer, watch specialist and general manager for this week's Top Jobs in Japan!
All About Friendship Marriage in Japan
Get to know a new trend in Japan: marrying for companionship rather than love. Read on to learn more about friendship marriage.
15 Town Management Anime About Building a Kingdom
While not all town management anime about building and managing a kingdom is set the “medieval-style” fantasy world that is so common in anime right now, town
Amagi Brilliant Park, Farming Life in Another World, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Log Horizon, Overlord
Anime Nano Podcast #15: The Truth About Taiyaki
This week on the Anime Nano Podcast, we have our regular cast of Hung, Hinano, and jpmeyer again. We talk about the (not so delicious) taiyaki that jpmeyer…
15 Supernatural Exorcist Anime About Purging Evil Spirits
If anime about exorcists has caught your interest, given these exorcist anime recommendations a try.
Chrono Crusade, Mononoke, The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window, Twin Star Exorcists, Ushio and Tora
15 Royal Romance Anime About Royalty in Love
Even if our appreciation for monarchies in reality has waned significantly, royalty will always be the beloved stuff of fairy tales and a royal romance anime
Bibliophile Princess, Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom, Juliet, Snow White with the Red Hair
Understanding Christmas in Japan (About Japanese Christmas) | Japan Station 187/Ichimon Japan 67
This is a re-broadcast of episode 65 of the Ichimon Japan podcast (originally published on 12/21/2022). On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is Christmas like…
Japan Station: A Podcast About Japanese Culture & the Japanese Language
Pick of the Year: Anime, Publishers, and Podcasts
SEAN: As always, there's been so much this year that it's hard to choose. Honestly, my pick of the year is an anime, and one that ran in…
#1 - "The Real Perfect Blues" - Borderline Podcasts, Launch!
In this premiere episode of Borderline Podcasts, Austin, Andrew, Tori, and Sully discuss Triad Anime Convention in Greensboro, NC, and the 1997 anime classic from Satoshi Kon, Perfect…
Stories About Toxic Work Environments in Japan
Toxic work environments in Japan can be incredibly challenging to navigate. However, by understanding your rights, you can empower yourself.
Other Posts to Crow About – 2020 Week 15 Edition
Welcome to a Crow’s eye view of the posts that caught my attention this week! How do posts catch my eye? They celebrate amazing moments in anime or…
15 Maid Anime About Maids Supporting Their Beloved Masters
Now, UzaMaid is one of those very questionable maid anime because the ex-military maid is a woman, but also a lolicon. A pretty aggressive one, too. This
And Yet The Town Moves, He is My Master, Kamen no Maid Guy, Mahoromatic - Automatic Maiden, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Top 5 Shoujo Anime Podcasts You Need To Know
The fast pace of life has made it almost impossible to find time to watch your favorite shows. That's why today, instead of television, many choose much more…
Naruto, Cardcaptor Sakura, Dragon Ball, Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
What is Christmas like in Japan? (About Japanese Christmas) | Ichimon Japan 67
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Initial thoughts on Outer Wilds (about 15-20 hours in)
Look at that screen. That’s more or less the opening screen of Outer Wilds, an extremely acclaimed and talked up game, including among some people whose opinions I…
15 Workplace Comedy Anime About Silly Days On The Job
If you are looking for workplace comedy anime recommendations to help you cope with and unwind from the less fun realities of working, then give these series
Wagnaria!!, BLEND-S, Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan, Amagi Brilliant Park, Ojisan and Marshmallow
This Was About Closure – Itaewon Class Episode 14 & 15 Review
This is a review of episode 14 & 15 of Itaewon Class, or 이태원 클라쓰 kdrama currently airing on Netflix.
15 College Romance Anime About Love As A Young Adult
College romance anime often enjoys the best of both worlds. Characters are old enough to enjoy drinking and all the shenanigans that come with adulthood. Yet,
Nodame Cantabile, Love Hina, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999, Honey and Clover, Maison Ikkoku
What Does Japan Think About All These Foreigners?
A survey released earlier this year reveals what Japanese citizens think about increased immigration - and shows a substantial split by age.
Tourists’ Number One Complaint About Japan is…Nothing
51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.
10 Things in Japan Only Locals Know About
Japan offers a wealth of insider secrets that visitors often overlook. Here are 10 things in Japan only locals know about.
Why I Blog About Anime, Japan, and Tokyo
Life takes funny turns. Way back in 2003 I really wasn't terribly interested in Japan or anime or manga. This is even though I had grown up...
Golden Kamuy, Naruto, Red Baron, Saga of Tanya the Evil, Gasaraki
103: The Sickos Listen to Homework Podcasts for Business Freaks
The Sickos run through a truly awful Twitter thread claiming to contain the 20 best podcast episodes ever. Every single one is 4 hours of business tips by…
What's so scary about the hour of the ox? (About Ushi no Koku Mairi) | Japan Station 175/Ichimon Japan 21
This was originally broadcast as episode 21 of Ichimon Japan. On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's so scary about the hour of the ox? Topics…
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All about the Weather and Autumn Temperature in Japan!
With colorful foliage, mild temperatures and comfortable weather, autumn is a great time to discover the natural beauty of Japan.
Stalking Murder Rekindles Debate About Women’s Safety in Japan
A shocking case of stalking and murder in Fukuoka Prefecture raises questions about whether Japan's stalking laws need more teeth.
He SURVIVED a BEAR encounter in Japan! Talking about hiking in Tohoku with GoNorth Japan | Japan Station 172
On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking to Quinlan from the GoNorth Japan YouTube channel about surviving a bear encounter in Japan, hiking in the Tohoku area…
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OSMcast! Show #168: The OSMawards! 2020 Edipyon - Podcasts, YouTubes, & Internet Things
As so many places and podcasts do, we are kicking off 2021 with a look back at some of the things enjoyed in last year of 2020. And…
P-p-p-pick up a Podcast Part 1: Factual Podcasts
Last summer I started getting into podcasts as an alternative to background music while at work and doing housework and got hooked pretty quickly. I started with recorded…
Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: December 9 – December 15, 2024
The overall hardware sales for the week have further contracted for those tracked and listed by Famitsu on their weekly posts despite decent gains made by Switch consoles…
Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: April 15 – April 21, 2024
Overall hardware sales for the week have shown an improvement over previous week’s performance with the exception of Switch where the decline of the OLED edition brought down…
Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: September 9 – September 15, 2024
Hardware sales for those tracked and listed by Famitsu for the week are nearly down across the board with only the PlayStation 4 console recording an improvement in…
Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: July 15 – July 21, 2024
The overall hardware sales performance for the brands tracked by Famitsu has noted a remarkable rise in sales by 30.71% week-over-week. The Xbox Series leads in terms of…