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醤油 Show You Japan 01 – Spa Katsu Burger and White Water for Men

by ShibataBread on August 29, 2012 · 2 Comments


ShibataBread Team talk about “Spa Katsu Burger” and “White Water for Men”.

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Last ShibataBread Videocast – Thank you for all of your support!!!

by ShibataBread on August 26, 2012 · No Comments

I can’t thank you enough. It’s been a fun ride. And we shall be back in a different form soon!!

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Season02 Ep15 – Yai Yai is Not the Name of Panda

by ShibataBread on May 7, 2012 · No Comments


Cinco De Mayo(?) episode dives into a quick Osaka-ben. Then SB team discuss about the surging popularity of children’s picture book titled “Hell” in Japan.

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Visiting the “Homeless Bar”

by ShibataBread on May 4, 2012 · No Comments

Source (Japanese):  http://rocketnews24.com/2012/04/25/205945/

Translation by @ShibataBread
Edited by @tofupizza

According to January 2011 data obtained from the Japanese Ministry of Health,  10,890 homeless people live in Japan. However, the actual number could be much higher because each municipality conducted only visual counts of the homeless people in the area.

Just how did these people become homeless? And how exactly do they live their lives? A new project called “Homeless Bar” in Shimokitazawa invites the public to attend an event where they can listen to the stories of homeless people.

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Season02 Ep14 – Loser Eats the Deer Poop

by ShibataBread on April 8, 2012 · No Comments


SB team plays famous Japanese game to decide who gets(?) to eat the chocolate balls sold as deer poop. Of course, there’s a little Osaka ben lesson, too. Audio version also includes the discussion about the Subway franchise in Japan.

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寝起きニュース Neoki News 06 – Japanese Potty Talk

by ShibataBread on March 25, 2012 · No Comments

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Season02 Ep13 – Politicaldick Interview

by ShibataBread on March 2, 2012 · No Comments

Chad is one of my best friends who also happens to be the funniest and very knowledgable about the world politics. SB team taught him an easy Osaka ben. And Chad explains what’s going on in Syria in the language we can all understand.

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Season02 Ep12 – Dan Ryan Interview

by ShibataBread on February 27, 2012 · No Comments

ShibataBread interviews Dan Ryan about the book titled Quakebook as well as his unique experience in Japan back in late 80′s.

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感動 – Kandô

by ShibataBread on February 16, 2012 · 1 Comment

感動、Kandô means to be impressed or be moved by certain event or object.

Decades ago, I was at the age of thinking, no, KNOWING I was the hottest bicyclist in the neighborhood. I mean, I could go wherever I wanted to go, and whenever I wanted to go – with an approval from my mom.

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Season02 Ep11 – All Your Jesus Are Belong to Us

by ShibataBread on February 12, 2012 · 3 Comments


Quick Osaka ben lesson is followed by a discussion of Jesus Christ’ tomb found in Japan. Oh, and you are free to take a bite out of your favorite superhero’s head to survive.

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