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Meet Jean and Yoko! They explain what makes Japan tick and answer those nagging questions visitors have. See our podcasts below and let us know what you want us to talk about.

Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/25/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/25/26

Ep. 14: Who is getting more exercise?

Who exercises more, Americans or Japanese?

Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/18/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/18/26

Ep. 13: Japan is getting old

Japan’s elders must be doing something right

Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/12/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/12/26

Ep. 12: How to use Japanese toilets

Navigate those buttons like a local

Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/8/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 7/8/26

Ep. 11: How Americans celebrate 4th of July (日本語版）

How do Americans celebrate 4th of July?

Jean Gordon Kocienda 6/26/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 6/26/26

Ep. 10: Japanese vs. American toilets

Why are Japanese toilets over-the-top?

Welcome to our world

Ep. 14: Who is getting more exercise?

Ep. 13: Japan is getting old

Ep. 12: How to use Japanese toilets

Ep. 11: How Americans celebrate 4th of July (日本語版）

Ep. 10: Japanese vs. American toilets

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