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Saké This

Saké This

Written by: Josh Liston and Justin Little
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Josh Liston and Justin Little have Japan on their minds (and Saké on their brains). Guaranteed mispronunciation, non-guaranteed accurate information. This Podcast is a bullet train — so get in early, and don't miss it. News, Games, Reviews and Travel Stories from Japan.Copyright 2026 Josh Liston and Justin Little Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 13. Woman Marries AI Bot | Japanese Game Shows incl. 'Slippery Stairs' and 'How to Escape a Fart' | KFC Christmas
    Dec 22 2025

    This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including a woman named Kano marrying an AI Character she created, customers buying old train station ticket gates for their own homes, and the mighty Stamina-destroying "Paralysis Noodles."

    Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Game Show - Yes or No?

    Rating Reviews: (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken Shinjuku West Exit.

    — vibe.

    @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

    @justinrlittle on Instagram.

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    Story Links:

    1. https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/japanese-woman-marries-ai-character-she-generated-on-chatgpt/
    2. https://soranews24.com/2025/11/26/japanese-train-company-is-letting-fans-buy-its-actual-ticket-gates-for-their-homes/
    3. https://soranews24.com/2025/12/08/stamina-destroying-paralysis-noodles-are-tokyos-newest-over-the-top-ramen-innovation/
    4. Brain Wall (Human Tetris): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DYJXSSgW08

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    23 mins
  • 12. Overtourism | Tokyo Coffin Meditation | Funerals for Toys | Sumo Crying Baby Festival | Shohei Ohtani & Es Con Field Hokkaido
    Nov 24 2025

    This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including the possibility of Japan raising their departure taxes to combat overtourism, Tokyo's coffin meditation sessions, and burial ceremonies for toys and dolls.

    Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Cultural Festivals - Real or Not Real?

    Rating Reviews: Es Con Field Hokkaido.

    — vibe.

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    @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

    @justinrlittle on Instagram.

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    30 mins
  • 11. Pyjamas for Plushies | 2 Hour Smartphone Limits | Daily Laugh Ordinance | Japanese Toy Names | McDonald's Japan
    Nov 9 2025

    This week Josh and Justin chat about Pyjamas for Otaku Traveler's Plushies, a Two-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use, and the Laugh Once Per Day Ordinance.

    Otaku (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.

    Guesstimation Japan: What are these Japanese Toys?

    Rating Reviews: McDonald's Japan.

    — vibe.

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    @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.

    @justinrlittle on Instagram.

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    43 mins
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