Michael and Jordan talk about a bit of sad topic this time: funerals. Jordan walks Michael through the steps of the funeral, outlines the heart-wrenching cremation process, and shares his experience attending a funeral in Japan.

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Michael and Jordan talk all about school lunches in Japan including how they're made, student involvement in the school lunch process, and how truly healthy/tasty it is.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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Michael and Jordan first talk about cultural appropriation and Jordan questions whether or not it truly exists. Then they talk about Kimono and the different special occasions in which people in Japan tend to wear them.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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Michael and Jordan talk about the abandoned house issue in Japan, including what is causing it, the effects of having so many abandoned houses, and things the potential "akiya" buyers should be aware of before taking the plunge.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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Michael and Jordan talk about the traditional Japanese houses, including the beautiful ceramic roofs, stone lanterns in the garden, bamboo and mud walls, tatami mats, indoor fire/cooking spaces, and more!

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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Michael and Jordan talk about all the different things that give winter vibes in Japan, including heated tables, bathing in citrus, stores and trains that are suffocatingly hot, fried chicken, Christmas cakes, and more!

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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Michael and Jordan talk about Okinawa, its history, the famous castle that recently burned down, and the extremely tasty soki soba. Jordan also gives a quick update about Gävle goat in Sweden.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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Michael and Jordan talk about the history and origins of furusato nozei in Japan, some of the more outlandish "return gifts" one used to be able to receive for a donation, and how the whole system works.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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