Japan’s nightlife is about more than just izakayas and whiskey bars. Join Jason and Paul as they dive into the weird, immersive, and unforgettable world of themed bars in Japan!

Topics Covered:

Science Bar INCUBATOR

Deathmatch in Hell

8bit Cafe (and Game Bar A-Button)

Record Bar Analog

The Whales of August

Planetarium Bar

Muscle Girls

Kiha (Train Bar)

Kaiju Sakaba Shimbashi

Axe Throwing Bar

Hunters Bar

Taishu Shusen Terumae

Dogenzaka Church

Bunny Bars

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Japan is often cited as having one of the lowest crime rates in the world, but what’s really behind that reputation? Join Jason and Paul as they explore the cultural, social, and systemic factors that help keep crime low in Japan.

Topics Covered:

Social Cohesion

Broken Windows Theory

Economic Factors

Legislation

Koban and Community Policing

Judicial System

Underreporting

Recent Trends

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Jason and Paul recently returned home from a trip to Japan. Join them as they discuss their itinerary and recount their third week of sightseeing!

Topics Covered:

Sendai: Zuihoden — Sendai City Museum — Sendai Castle Ruins — Osaki Hachimangu Shrine — Sendai Mediatheque — Sunmall Ichibancho Shopping Arcade

Yamagata: Risshakuji (Yamadera) — Zao Onsen

Matsushima: Ojima — Kanrantei Tea House — Sightseeing Cruise — Zuiganji — Entsuin — Date Masamune Historical Museum — Fukuura Island — Matsushima Retro Museum — Matsushima Fish Market

Sendai: Earthquake Heritage Arahama Elementary School — Daikannon — Rinnouji — Kirin Beer Factory

Tokyo: teamLab Planets — Small Worlds — Kokyo Gaien National Garden

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