Eat Your Kimchi

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EXTRA: A fizzy drink that tastes like Vegemite; "it's just rank" Dec 05, 2017

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Simon and Martina have stumbled on a restaurant in Japan that sells a drink that - in the words of Simon - "tastes rank." The duo think it takes the fun out of a soft drink. They describe it as something that tastes like Vegemite (but not in a good way)...

Is this the best Ramen in Tokyo? Dec 03, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina found two amazing eateries that you all need to try when you go to Tokyo. One place had the best Kimchi the duo have had in Japan so far and the other served up the best Ramen. When they first went in to the Ramen place, it was small (we're talking tiny), with the slowest moving line ever. You were squished next to an air-conditioning unit and everything looked black, grimey and oily. Then they saw the bowls of Ramen and thought they'd made a huge mistake. There was more food outside the bowl than in it; so many bean sprouts. It was massive, they've never seen a bowl of Ramen so big. But, it was DELICIOUS. They have two favourite Ramen places in Tokyo, but this place was out-of-this-world. It was some of the best Ramen they've had all year!

EXTRA: More in love than ever; relationship advice from Simon and Martina Nov 28, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina give solid relationship advice. The duo have been married for 10 years and they're more in love than ever. They say you should buy flowers, or something small, 'just because' and not just for special occasions, to show them you're thinking about them and you care about them. Buy a choccy bar and write a cute sticky note with it for when they get to work. It's the little things. It's nice to have someone appreciate you; everyone feels good when you know someone thinks you're special. Don't forget to let your partner know you care about them (even if you've been together for ages). Have date nights, spend moments, be intimate, talk to each other. Don't get too wrapped up in 'things' so you forget about the people who are there for you and who love you.

A neighbourhood party in Japan; it's $10 for everything Nov 26, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about a neighbourhood party in Japan. They went in a hipster area. You could BYO meat, but they also paid $10 and food was provided. There was a DJ, games (which Martina won) and they met people from all over the world. Simon says he's never been in a room with so many different nationalities. Martina has lost her voice; the music was cranked up really loud and they had to shout to be heard. Simon met a girl from a Japanese hip-hop group and she talked to him about being an indie artist in Japan. Trap music is becoming popular here. And this week, Simon and Martina have relationship advice for you...

EXTRA Simon's been married to Martina for 10 years and doesn't need marriage advice Nov 21, 2017

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This week we're feeling all 'naaaw' and warm and fuzzy because Simon is talking about how in love he is with Martina after they've been married for 10 years. He loves being with her, she's his best friend. He's doing marriage right and doesn't need marriage advice from anyone. If women try to flirt with him he runs away. He had to separate from Martina for a few hours this week, which leads to a rather funny story at the Polish embassy in Japan...

The magical experience of thrift shopping in Japan Nov 19, 2017

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While Simon had an adventure going to the Polish Embassy, Martina had an adventure of her own thrift shopping. Martina loves thrift shopping and well Simon hates shopping period! Also, Simon and Martina's neighbour gives them a plant, will they kill it like every other plant they've owned?

Inside Japan's Studio Ghibli museum Nov 12, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina went to the Studio Ghibli museum in Japan for the second time, and it was better than their first visit. This time they watched the movie, which they say you have to do if you go to the museum. There are movies that don't air anywhere else in the world. They got to see an extension of the Totoro Universe. It was incredible. There was a special food exhibition that was amazing too! They learnt that chopsticks are one of the hardest things to animate; the exhibition was brimming with food from Spirited Away. There's also a cafe with food and interesting food facts from anime movies, and a full interactive kitchen you can go in to. So much cheese. Have you been to the museum? Any recommendations?

How accessible Japan's transit system is Nov 08, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about how accessible Japan's transit system is. A friend of the EYK duo, is visiting them in Japan and she uses a mobility aid at times. Simon and Martina have noticed what it's like getting around on public transport in Japan when you need assistance - phenomenally well (from their experience so far). When catching a train, there's a ramp set up so you avoid the gap when boarding, and when you arrive at your destination the train staff have called ahead; they know what train car you're in and are waiting at your station to set up a ramp for departure. There's an amazing elevator system too. It's seamless, and once again shows how helpful and respectful Japanese people are.

EXTRA: Why are Japan's police bikes so slow Nov 08, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about police bikes in Japan. They're really slow because they're not automated bikes; the duo want to know why they don't have motorised bikes because they go slower than other bikes (like the ones Simon and Martina own). Police booths are also interesting. Have you seen them?

EXTRA: The different kinds of bells in Japan and how they work Oct 31, 2017

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This week Simon made an observation (by himself) so he needs to share. Once he woke up at 7 am, without an alarm, feeling awake and like he didn't need more sleep, which is weird for him. So he got up and went for a walk to see what 'normal' people do in the mornings. In Japan, they have certain bells that ring at different times, with different sounds. They have bells at 8:20, 8:40 and 8:45 - in Kichijoji at least. Very interesting. There were people everywhere until 8:45 and once that time hit everyone was gone (to school and work). Amazing!

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