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Japan According To Akil Podcast

Japan According To Akil

Wanna know what life in Japan is REALLY like? Everything you need (and didn't think need) to know about life in and around Tokyo with a bit of comedy sprinkled on top.

Episodes

20 of 209 episodes

Japanese Netflix TV Show And Movie Review | Episode 181

I discuss Japanese TV shows and movies I have watched recently and I give my review of these Japanese TV shows to help you decide if you wan...

00:30:30Jul 19, 2024

Is This The END of My Japan Talk Show?

I explain how it was almost the end of this Japan podcast. I also discuss some delicious traditional Japanese food. I also talk about Japan...

00:22:59Jul 12, 2024

My Journey to Japan: The Full Untold Story

I share the untold story of how I ended up in Japan as a person of color. Experience Japan through my eyes in this revealing story. - Tik To...

00:09:11Jul 7, 2024

4 Essential Traditional Japanese Furniture Items

I discuss 4 essential furniture items for a Japanese home plus share some stories and advice related to them. - Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtub...

00:08:19Jul 4, 2024

Tokyo Neighborhoods Ranked + Shibuya Clubbing at 42 | Episode 179

In this episode I got through a few popular neighborhoods in Tokyo, plus a nightlife story, and a big announcement! - 47 Tokyo Neighborhoods...

00:33:02Jul 2, 2024

サンクチュアリ (Sanctuary) Review | Japanese Netflix Series

I review a Japanese Netflix series that centers around the secret side of the sumo world. Sanctuary Netflix Link: https://www.netflix.com/jp...

00:10:32Jun 27, 2024

The Joker Takes Tokyo | Episode 178

In this episode we discuss being on TV in Japan, and election chaos due to emergence of wild political parties in Tokyo

00:23:14Jun 25, 2024

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself | Episode 177

(Apologies for the audio. I am using a new program and got the settings wrong) Welcome back to the Japan According to Akil podcast. I am bac...

00:24:54Jun 24, 2024

忍びの家 (House of Ninjas) Review | Japanese Netflix TV Show

A review of House of Ninjas, a Japanese TV series available on Netflix. Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@japanaccordingtoakil Youtube: https...

00:09:10Jun 24, 2024

What is going on with the Japanese Yen? | Japan According to Akil Podcast

In this episode I rant about the current situation of the Japanese Yen and share some inside info I have accumulated from various sources in...

00:28:18Oct 26, 2022

Is the Bank of Japan Destroying the Japanese Economy? | Japan According to Akil

In this rant (after I talk about an item from Uniqulo I bought recently), I go deep into the most recent policy move by the Bank of Japan an...

00:28:26Sep 22, 2022

Who are Who Are トー横キッズ (Toyoko Kids)? | Japan According to Akil

I normally don’t discuss dark topics in detail, but this one came up on my timeline and I discuss a group o young people that gather in a pa...

00:14:04Sep 9, 2022

Is Shohei Otani Getting Screwed?

This quick rant is about Shohei Otani and his contract status. I ask a few questions and give my theory as to why he might be getting screwe...

00:13:55Aug 30, 2022

I Caught It | Japan According to Akil

After a long hiatus, I give an update about what has been going on with me this summer and hopefully start the next phase of the podcast ===...

00:07:24Aug 26, 2022

Episode 176 | Looking Back on My Experiences Teaching English in Japan for 18 Years

This time I give a self-interview of sorts and explain my experiences and approach to teaching English in Japan. Also, I try to give some in...

00:59:49Jul 13, 2022

Episode 175 | Akil’s Love Is Blind Japan Review + Much More

It has been a while, but I am glad to be back talking with you all. First we get into a discussion about the Japanese economy, then I give m...

00:42:03May 13, 2022

March 2022 Update: Where is Akil?

I am back with a quick update and explanation on my recent absence. In addition I give a preview of some of the content I am looking forward...

00:17:39Mar 30, 2022

Bonus Content #9: Osaka Nightlife in Japan: TOP 20 Bars & Clubs Reaction | Reformatt Show

In this quick bonus content I give my reaction to a video reviewing some of the bars and clubs in the Osaka, Japan area. Before that I share...

00:38:48Feb 11, 2022

Episode 174 | How to Pray at Japanese Temples and Shrines

This is a very important episode if you are planning to come to Japan. Visiting temples and shrines is an important part of life and tourism...

00:33:14Jan 20, 2022

Bonus Content #8: Review of How Foreigners Make Japanese UNCOMFORTABLE (Unintentionally) | Mrs Eats

I give a quick review of some useful tips on how not to drive Japanese people crazy by a youtube channel I just stumbled upon. ========== Re...

00:14:00Jan 14, 2022