episode #9 BILL LUMBERG
In episode #9, I read an email from one of my favorite movie characters, 
from office space.
Bill had some great “out of the box” questions that didn’t focus too much on one particular subject. Join us as we go over some questions that the typical gaijin might have about life in Japan.
Our “Japanese Phrases of the Week” are as follows:
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(ay-go wa ha-na-say-ma-sue-ka) Can you speak english?
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(tay o ya-ka-su-na yo) Dont give me any trouble/crap/shit!
As always, shoot any comments or suggestions for show material to josh|at|joshinjapan|dot|com.
until next time, mata-ne!
Also, I talked about a great flash movie about the kikkoman-man. Thanks to John from Newport News for that one!
August 29th, 2005 at 2:30 am
Love the podcast really feel I am getting a window onto life in Japan. On my way myself in October for two weeks as a tourist and your podcasts have been really helpful in getting a feel for what we can expect.
All I need to do now is confirm my own itinery. Easy bits Tokyo and Kyoto. Hard bits Takayama or Matsumoto. Hemiji will be done from Kyoto and Nikki and/or Hakone from Tokyo. Anyway thats my happy problem.
By the way the music is also great.
All the best
Paul
August 29th, 2005 at 2:12 pm
Josh,
Best episode yet in my opinion, lots of information. I found the movie theatre situation pretty odd, I always wondered what they watched over there, now I know.
When are we going to get to hear from your wife?? I can hear in the background and judging by the fact that you speak english she must as well, can we get the first JoshInJapan interview? Her insight on us is something I would love to hear(if she’s not too shy).
Also, I have been listening since the first episode and I am dying to see what you and your wife actually look like, It’s frustrating not being able to know what you look like. Can you post a pic or two or maybe even create a small photo link off your blog?
Other then that, like I said, great episode and keep them coming. I am greatly anticipating the Akihaba(I messed that up) episode. While you are there can you talk a little bit about the plinko(probably screwed that up too) machines that I hear are so addictive?
Last thing, do you ever miss your mom and family? I’d love to try new things and be adventurous like you but I couldn’t leave them. In a sense I envy you but I also feel bad because it must suck to be away(really away) from home sometimes. Thanks for listening.