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The quirks and quandaries of life in Tokyo and life in general.
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Nov 27, 2019
Nov 27, 2019
41 min
We're back! Sorry for the long break, but it is something we both needed. We are so ready and excited to be with you again!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Sound Effects: "Party Pack, Horn Coil 01, Long, 01.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
"Happy Birthday Crowd" by theuned https://freesound.org/s/391869/
Jun 4, 2019
Jun 4, 2019
39 min
In which we talk about last month’s favorite books, discuss the Red Rising Series, and talk about which books we’re looking forward to most this summer!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Becoming Wise - Krista Tippitt
The Girl in the Tower - Katherine Arden
Artemis - Andy Weir
Wish - Barbara O’Conner
The BFG - Roald Dahl
A Million Little Pieces - James Fray
Soul Survivor - Philip Yancey
Red Rising - Pierce Brown
When You Reach Me - Rebecca Stead
The Shape of Water - Daniel Kraus
Summer Hopeful Reads:
Angie:
The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves - Curt Thompson
Blackfish City - Sam J. Miller
A Wind in the Door - Madeleine L’Engle
Jamie:
The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D.
The Future is Asian - Parag Khanna
The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas
The Legend Series - Marie Lu
May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019
1 hr 6 min
In which we talk about sleeping in public, “spas”, Tokyo Starbucks Roastery, and a chance to get some Japanese goodies.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Onsens we Suggest:
Odaiba (“Matsuri”) Ooedo Onsen
Chicago Korean Onsen: http://kingspa.com/chicago
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
52 min
In which we discuss snapchat, oilcloth, and all things olympics! We take turns blowing each other’s minds and laugh A LOT in this episode… please be aware of your volume… because we get loud… as usual. Check out the show notes for lots of videos and fun articles!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Quirk: Snapchat
Quandary: Studying for Math
Reupholstering - Oilcloth?
How to help you remember the order of the planets!
Artistic Swimming vs. Synchronized Swimming
May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019
52 min
In which we discuss Western, Card Games, the Met Gala, Planets, and End Game!! (Sorry we don't have timestamps for those who want to skip sections :( Angie is currently working on it!)
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
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Flower Meanings: https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/17-Japanese-flower-meanings
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
58 min
In which we disucss local politics, factions, and of couse, our monthly book segment! So sorry we've been MIA! Angie was sick last week and coulden't get the episode edited.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Apr 23, 2019
Apr 23, 2019
22 min
In which we update you ;)
PLEASE send us your suggestions, thoughts, opinions, quirks, and quandaries!! Thanks!
Love, Ang & Jamie
Apr 16, 2019
Apr 16, 2019
38 min
In which we discuss squid, octopus, and other festival favorites!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Apr 9, 2019
Apr 9, 2019
40 min
In which we discuss MRIs, historical time periods, and gallows. We are still trying to get back into the rhythm! Thanks for sticking it out with us!!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Japan Times New Era Article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/03/national/japan-assures-world-reiwa-beautiful-harmony-nothing-command/
Apr 2, 2019
Apr 2, 2019
32 min
In which we discuss the similarities and differences between spring break in Japan and spring break in America.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Show notes to be updated later today :)