Welcome to our world

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 4/12/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 4/12/26

Ep. 4: Japanese trains run on time

During peak hours, a train stops at this one station in Tokyo every 3.75 minutes. How is it even possible?

Jean Gordon Kocienda 4/5/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 4/5/26

Ep. 3: Why are Japanese so polite?

Japanese manners are everywhere.

Jean Gordon Kocienda 3/31/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 3/31/26

Ep. 2: Where are the garbage cans?

You love the stuff. You have nowhere to put it.

Jean Gordon Kocienda 3/5/26 Jean Gordon Kocienda 3/5/26

Ep. 1 Let’s go

Meet Jean and Yoko and get a feel for what the ruckus is all about.

Welcome to our world

Ep. 4: Japanese trains run on time

Ep. 3: Why are Japanese so polite?

Ep. 2: Where are the garbage cans?

Ep. 1 Let’s go

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