Michael and Jordan talk about the history of the phone, their experiences growing up with different technologies, and discuss smartphone addiction in Japan. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was...

Jordan quizzes Michael to see if he can guess the results of a survey in which Japanese people voted to pick the most iconic characters from Japan. They were both shocked to find it wasn't Mario! Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a...

Jordan and Michael talk about all the different kinds of seaweed that are typically eaten in Japan and share their stories about some of the unique/wild seafood dishes they have tried. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the different kinds of English teaching jobs that one can do in Japan, including ALT work, English conversation (Eikaiwa) work, and other part-time English jobs. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael discuss everything TV, including how to watch TV in Japan, the different kinds of typical shows that are on air in Japan, their own favorite Japanese shows, as well as the national broadcaster NHK. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the history of neighborhood associations, consider whether they are still useful or not, and talk about their own experiences with their local neighborhood associations. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael discuss whether they think Nagoya is the best place to live in Japan. They also give some advice to tourists who are planning on visiting Nagoya/Japan. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk all about bread in Japan. Yum yum! Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael share life hacks to make your move to Japan as easy as possible. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan...

In this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the countless ways to say "Hello" and "Goodbye" in Japanese. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and...

In this special (and extra long!) episode of OnJapanTime, Jordan shares the details of his once-in-a-lifetime summer trip to England, Switzerland, and Italy. Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was...

In the first half of this episode, Jordan and Michael talk about the unique school customs that are common in Japan, including how students get to school, school lunches, and who "owns" the classroom. Then in the second half, they continue the discussion and Jordan shares a shocking story of the pool cleaning day at an elementary school that he used to work at, while Michael shares information about shoes, uniforms, and one's appearance in school. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment,...

In the first half of this episode, Jordan and Michael share the best things about life in the USA, with both of them mostly agreeing on all the positive aspects of life in America. Then in the second half, they switch to talk about the best things about living in Japan, and Michael strangely forgets to include one of the very best things about Japan. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the word "tongue" and how it is...

In this special episode of OnJapanTime, Jordan guides Michael down a trip through memory lane. We hope you enjoy! Follow OnJapanTime on Instagram for content related to this episode, including this week's English tips, behind the scenes photos, and more! Instagram: www.instagram.com/onjapantime Send us a DM! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions, and will do our best to respond to any queries on a future episode. On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen...

In the first half of this episode, Michael shares his experience using the unemployment system in Japan and shares a shocking story about an acquaintance who got the world's most amazing severance package. Then in the second half, Michael outlines the main types of employment in Japan and shares the merits and demirts of each of them. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) continue the discussion about the word "yet" and the additional uses and...

In the first half of this episode, Jordan gives a handful of tips about how to survive the insufferable heat of the oppressive Japanese summer. Then in the second half, the two discuss Obon (Japan's main summer event), as well as a other foods, activities, and items that are quintessential to summers in Japan. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the words "still" and "yet", including their difference and usage. Follow OnJapanTime...

In the first half of this episode, Jordan gives a quick overview of the Tanabata Festival that happens on July 7th each year, and describes how Japan is a little behind the times when it comes to handling surnames after marriage. Then in the second half, Michael shares a few more issues that he thinks are contributing to gender inequality in Japan, while Jordan questions whether or not we really need to have royal families in this day and age. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment,...

In the first half of this episode, Jordan goes on a bit of a rant about the types of clothing to wear in Japan in summer before giving some background information (size, population, famous places, etc.) about Mie Prefecture in central Japan. Then in the second half, Jordan goes on to describe the lesser-known places in Mie (especially in the southern areas of the prefecture) where you can experience authentic rural Japan. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and...

In the first half of this episode Michael and Jordan talk about possible causes of Japan's rapidly declining population, with Jordan surprising Michael with a reason that he wasn't really expecting. Then in the second half, Michael analyzes the issues with Japan's work-life balance while Jordan hopes for people in Japan to rediscover the joy of human connections. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the noun "population" and how to...

In the first half of this episode Michael and Jordan talk about possible causes to the steady increase in foreign visitors to Japan as well as the news that parts of Kyoto have completely barred tourists due to bad behavior. Then in the second half, they talk about the many different news articles that have been popping up about the problem of overtourism in Japan, give their opinions about the articles, and consider some possible solutions. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment,...

In this special interview episode, Michael sits down with Emil Carlén, an exchange student from Göteborg, Sweden who is currently studying at Toho High School. In the interview, Michael and Emil talk about Emil's life in Sweden, how he became interested in Japan, what his life is like here as an exchange student, his exceptional English skills, and what he recommends tourists do when visiting Japan. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk...

In the first half of this episode Michael and Jordan talk about the different kinds of alcohol in Japan, Jordan shares his super dank story, and Micheal shares the I-just-finished-drinking-and-it-was-refreshing sound that his wife often does while drinking tea (and which is very common in Japan). Then in the second half, they share a smorgasbord of tips on drinking culture in Japan, what not to do, and what to expect when you go out drinking with friends or colleagues. Finally, in this week's...

In the first half of this episode Michael and Jordan talk about Japan being ranked as the worst country in the world for helping strangers (according to the World Giving Index from 2023) and whether or not Japanese people are truly kind or just polite. Then in the second half, they comment on Japanese people's reactions to Japan ranking worst in the world, and Jordan shares a story about a truly amazing act of kindness that someone did for him when he had some serious toilet troubles....

In this special interview episode, Michael sits down with Riccardo Barba, a 17 year-old student from Italy who is currently studying at Toho High School. In the interview, Michael and Riccardo talk about Riccardo's life in Italy, how he became interested in Japan, what his life is like here as an exchange student, his exceptional cooking skills, and how he has even written, recorded, and produced his own song! Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the...