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Coffee culture in Japan; explain the mystery to us Oct 29, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina want someone to explain to them how people survive in the morning without having a coffee. In Japan coffee places don't open until 10 or 11 am, and no one seems to drink coffee before work. Not a single coffee shop is open on the way to work and the duo want to know why. There's a lot of hand-drip coffee in Japan, it's not like North America where you can grab a quick drip coffee before starting your day. But Simon and Martina really want to know how people get through the first part of their day without coffee...Someone please explain!?

Ordering ice-cream sundaes at a steamy, dapper bar in Japan Oct 22, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina went to a secret bar in an alleyway, and ordered chocolate kisses and ice-cream sundaes. It was off Harmonica Alley and was really dark except for some blue fair lights inside. You paid to sit down, and they sat next to two businessman who looked very well dressed and fancy. Looking at the menu and they were surprised to see chocolate kisses, and an ice-cream sundae so (of course) they ordered them both, and they were delicious! A chocolate sundae at a steamy, dark, very dapper bar was awesome. It was another place they hadn't found online, but from exploring the 'darker' side to Japan. Recommendation taken!

The 'underbelly' and 'seedy side' of Japan Oct 15, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina checked out a nearby neighbourhood, Koenji, and they discovered a grungy, seedier - but amazing - side to Japan. They found a bar that had a lot of penis statues on the outside, but when they went inside they had the best night ever! Simon says it was his favourite night in Tokyo so far. It was about the size of a big walk-in closet (so, tiny). The lady running it was 81 years old and the lady serving them was 87 years old. They drank a lot with the elderly locals, who were nailing life. They ended up busting out an impromptu sing-along of some old-school songs with everyone in the bar. They had incredibly delicious food, and it was sooo cheap. This place wasn't on a map, and there was no info online. The duo recommend, when you travel, to go exploring and find places that aren't necessarily the most popular online, or the most highly recommended; that's when you have the most memorable experiences.

What it's like to be the star at a fan meet-and-greet Oct 08, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about doing a fan meet-and-greet and explain what the experience is like for them. It's exhausting, but they absolutely love it and appreciate their fans "so so so much." On the day, they have breakfast (just a green smoothie) at about 10am, then they get ready - thinking about clothes that won't show sweat marks, comfy shoes etc - then they head to the event. They have something to eat that won't make their breath smell bad and guests arrive. They are riddled with guilt the whole time because they want to give the same amount of time and attention to everyone who comes; time management is really hard with so many people. They refuse to leave until they've said hi to everyone. They barely eat, drink or go to the bathroom because they just want to embrace everyone who's turned up! It's one of those things that makes you tired to the bone but you love it and really enjoy it! Thanks to everyone they met, and to those who attended (and didn't) the duo hope you have a better understanding of what it's like to host these events.

Why Japan is safer than other countries; an interesting tale Sep 28, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about how amazing Japanese people are when it comes to being kind and genuine. As the duo put it; Japanese people are taught not to be 'jerks' to other people from a very young age. There's no petty crime in Japan. The couple tells a story about a man who came back to their house two days after he'd delivered them curry because he had short-changed them the equivalent of $1. One Dollar! He drove all the way back to their house, two days later, with a receipt, and bowed while apologising. The amount of honour is incredible.

The 'darker' side to Japan Sep 24, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about a 'darker' side to Japan. They discovered a place in their Japanese suburb, that they've never explored before. At about 10pm, they decided to walk down a sketchy street and they found a Chinese restaurant that was a bit dingey inside. Outside the restaurant there were two possible prostitutes and no condiments on any tables, only cigarette trays. There were men in suits slapping a guy, and a man with bleached-blonde hair smoking in front of a no-smoking sign, in front of the police station. But, the duo don't feel in danger in Japan because as long as you mind your own business, no one will bother you. There's no confrontation if you don't create it...moral of the story? The Chinese food was amazing!

What happens after midnight in a Japanese neighbourhood Sep 17, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina talk about a very interesting experience they had in their Japanese neighbourhood. It was raining, but they chucked on rain coats and went outside to explore. They stumbled on an amazing Thai restaurant, then went to another restaurant before walking home. It was past midnight and they thought they'd found a dangerous group of youths but instead saw someone rapping and a group of guys doing double dutch, with skipping ropes. There's no sense of danger in Japan. The duo say you need to get off your phones and notice the people around you because this was one of their fave experiences in Japan.

How to control burnout as a YouTuber; getting that worklife balance Sep 10, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina are talking about how to strike a healthy work/life balance and control burnout as a YouTuber (with advice you can take even if you're not a YouTuber). The duo are in Melbourne because they've just been at a YouTube Creator's Summit. They listened to a monk talk about how to incorporate meditation into your every day life, and heard from YouTuber Hank Green about preventing burnout. We all want to know how to get that perfect work/life balance, ammiright?

What it takes to be a successful YouTuber Sep 03, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina are coming to Australia for a YouTube Creators Summit! The top YouTube creators are invited to the event - this one is for creators from the Asia Pacific region. There's different panels, and sessions for YouTubers to get to know each other, and to know more about what's happening on the YouTube platform. The EYK duo will be talking about keeping a healthy life-work balance when you're a YouTuber. When they started out, they would work until sunrise and didn't look after themselves. Overwork kills creativity, you reach a burnout cycle, you think you're still inspired because you don't realise how tired you are. They've got tips on making it as a YouTuber without compromising your life balance.

Get in the game; how Japan's sport events are so different to Canada Aug 27, 2017

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This week Simon and Martina are talking about how different sporting events are in Japan and Canada. In Japan you can bring your own food and drink to a sports game, you can buy fresh beer from a keg that's not ridiculously expensive, Japanese fans clean up after themselves with plastic bags after a sporting match. Every baseball batter has their own theme song. And that's just the beginning...

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