Voices in Japan

Osaka, Japanese Words, and the Mariko Aoki Phenomenon!

Voices in Japan Season 3 Episode 230

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In this episode the boys talk about Burke's jujitsu competition plus a night out in Osaka. Matt takes a closer look the Mariko Aoki Phenomenon. What is it?? And Ben goes over some Japanese words that you might know..but do you know the origins? All this and more in our latest episode!

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Located in downtown Sapporo and within walking distance from the subway station. They have a variety of Japanese made and international craft beers bottled and on tap. A wide range of regular and unique spirits and basic cocktails are also available. Burgers and pub style snacks and friendly English and Japanese speaking staff.
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The Red House
Located in the heart of Rusutsu Ski Resort, just cross the main road and it’s behind the Seicomart Convenience store. The restaurant features a mix of Japanese, Asian fusion, and western Style dishes, including shabu-shabu with wagyu beef and Hokkaido wagyu beef steak. Open winter and summer, 12-3pm for lunch, 5-9pm for dinner, with prices ranging from under Yen 1000 to about Yen 5000.
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Rusutsu Lodges
Open all year round. Located only a 5-minute walk away from the main Rusutsu Ski Resort Gondola. There are Japanese, Western, and apartment style rooms with breakfast packages available. There’s a Japanese sento (public bath), two convenience stores less than a minute walk, ski room and tune up tables, plenty of free parking space, and summer BBQ packages available. Check out the website for more information and availability.
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