The Austin and Arthur Show 
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From Japan to America: The Unexpected Culture Shocks|The Austin and Arthur Show
You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here:
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00:00 Is Ken half-Tongan?
04:21 Austin got tricked by a cute girl?!
08:28 The boundary between private life and work
11:55 Characteristics of Japanese college students
15:00 How social media has affected Tokyo’s culture
18:59 The difference between Japanese and American addresses
Continuing from our last video, we welcomed our Japanese guest, Ken, to discuss various cultural differences between Japan and the U.S.
We share some hilarious stories, including the time Ken and Arthur played a prank on Japanese exchange students that went horribly wrong, and Austin’s awkward experience on a bus during his time studying abroad in Japan. This video is full of laughs, so don’t miss it!
For those who would like to support our activities by giving sake to Austin&Arthur
A list of sake to drink (Amazon wish list): amzn.asia/0afyjWQP
== About Austin and Arthur in Japan==
We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences.
Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.
If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this.
About Arthur:
Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.
About Austin:
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.
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Our Japanese Friend Shares His Study Abroad Experience in Seattle|The Austin and Arthur Show
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If you join the community “AA Friends”, you can watch videos with English-Japanese subtitles and PDF scripts of their conversations with Japanese translations. Let's enjoy learning natural Japanese expressions and global perspectives together! iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers & Who’s Ken? 01:56 Austin’s First Impressions of Japan as an International Student 05:45 Ken’s First Impressions W...
We didn’t know we would go this far|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ Thank you for your support on this channel! For those who would like to support our activities by giving sake to Austin&Arthur A list of sake to drink (Amazon wish list): amzn.asia/0afyjWQP About Austin and Arthur in Japan We’re just t...
Japanese Cars vs American Cars: Biggest Differences|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers! Is drunk driving illegal? 02:25 Cars that our family drove growing up 04:52 What’s the most popular car in Japan and the U.S.? 07:58 Is Subaru popular or not? 09:26 Austin sneaked out of the house as a high schooler?! 13:...
Why Are We So Drawn to Japanese Sake?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers 03:24 Our Favorite Sake 04:13 Why We Always Have Sake During Filming 07:17 How Beer and Sake Play Different Roles 10:40 Why We Prefer Sake Over Wine or Beer 16:09 Why We Don’t Eat with Sake? 19:47 Other Sakes We Enjoy 24:1...
Blindfolded Burger Tasting Challenge: Can Americans Guess Japanese Burgers?
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers! 04:03 Why we’re doing a burger taste test 07:24 Burger 1: The buns are… 11:50 Burger 2: The patty is… 16:43 Burger 3: The smell is… 21:25 Answer reveal & overall review After Austin’s controversial comment in our previous...
American Christmas Traditions You Won’t Find in Japan|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers & Where Does Santa Come From? 03:32 This Defines Christmas 05:00 Christmas Foods in the U.S. 09:58 Why the Christmas Tree Matters 12:05 The Origins of Christmas Culture in the U.S. 18:25 The Religious Side of Christmas 23:...
What We Wish We Knew Before Having a Wedding in Japan|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers! 01:58 What Our Weddings Were Like 02:49 Japanese Wedding Traditions 07:50 Discrimination Against Foreigners in Japan 10:50 Feeling a Little Tipsy… 12:38 What Makes American Weddings Unique 16:16 Austin’s Biggest Wedding R...
America’s Tipping Culture vs Japan’s Service Standards|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers 03:18 Why We Hate Tipping Culture 06:54 Do We Really Have to Tip Here Too? 09:30 Is It Okay Not to Tip in the US? 13:19 How Are Restaurant Staff Paid? 16:40 Minimum Wage Workers: Differences Between Japan and the U.S. 20:0...
Japanese Hospitality: Why It’s Not Always Relaxing for Foreign Guests|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Bought a New ○○! 02:33 Is Omotenashi Unique to Japan? 05:44 A Bad Experience at a Ryokan!? 12:55 The American Version of a Ryokan 17:04 When You’re Invited to an American Home… 19:30 No Need to Think in Japan 21:24 The Pros and C...
Austin’s Experience at a Girls Bar and a Maid Cafe|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers! 02:37 Maid Cafes 08:44 Renting a Girlfriend 10:43 Rent-a-Girlfriend Services in the U.S. 14:39 What Feels Weird to Americans? 18:09 Austin’s Experience at a Girls Bar 24:08 Do Girls Bars Exist in the U.S.? 29:14 Japan’s Q...
Uniqueness of Japanese Comedy: ‘I have a soft spot for Hard Gay’|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers - Differences Between Japanese and American Comedy 04:46 Do You Like Japanese Comedy? 08:19 Favorite American Comedians 15:45 Thoughts on Hard Gay and Matsuko Deluxe 21:29 Golden Eggs - Online Comedy 24:37 Famous Japanese ...
Why Japan Cares So Much About Wrapping Everything Perfectly|The Austin and Arthur Show
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You can get the English and Japanese subtitles or the script for this video on Austin and Arthur Friends. For more details, check here: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Arthur’s Boston Accent 04:51 What’s West Coast Accent? 07:35 Why Austin Dislikes Japanese Gift Wrapping 11:06 Why is Gift Wrapping so Important in Japan? 11:39 What Austin Looks for in Wrapping 14:19 Cultural Differences Between ...
Homeless in the US vs Japan: What’s the Big Difference?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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今回の動画の英日字幕やスクリプトはAustin and Arthur フレンズでゲットできます。詳細はこちら: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Cheers 01:20 Homelessness in America 04:50 What is Tent City? 08:08 Homelessness in Germany, Boston, and Seattle 10:08 Sake Time! 12:15 Arthur’s Interaction with the Homeless 16:11 Impressions of Homelessness in Japan 19:42 How Are Homeless People Treated in Japan? 25:59 Honest Thoughts on Homelessness 27:21...
The Notorious Natto, The Stinkiest Food in Japan!|The Austin and Arthur Show
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今回の動画の英日字幕やスクリプトはAustin and Arthur フレンズでゲットできます。詳細はこちら: iu-connect.com/aa-shokai/ 00:00 Do You Like or Hate Natto? 02:46 Arthur’s First Time Trying Natto 07:08 Austin’s First Time Trying Natto 10:37 Natto’s Equivalent to… 14:33 Tasting Natto Donuts! 18:51 Areas Where People Dislike Natto the Most 20:53 For the Next Episode… In this episode, we talk about natto, one of the most disliked Japanese...
U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Big Differences With Japan|The Austin and Arthur Show
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U.S. Presidential Election 2024: Big Differences With Japan|The Austin and Arthur Show
【Jury Duty】What It’s Really Like to Be a Juror in America|The Austin and Arthur Show
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【Jury Duty】What It’s Really Like to Be a Juror in America|The Austin and Arthur Show
Princess Mononoke: Why its Violent Scenes Are So Exceptional|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Princess Mononoke: Why its Violent Scenes Are So Exceptional|The Austin and Arthur Show
Japanese Sandwiches Suck!?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Japanese Sandwiches Suck!?|The Austin and Arthur Show
What Do Japanese People Think About U.S. Military Bases?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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What Do Japanese People Think About U.S. Military Bases?|The Austin and Arthur Show
Americans Shocked by Japan’s Anti-Defamation Laws|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Americans Shocked by Japan’s Anti-Defamation Laws|The Austin and Arthur Show
Tokyo vs Osaka: Where Should Foreigners Live in Japan?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Tokyo vs Osaka: Where Should Foreigners Live in Japan?|The Austin and Arthur Show
Why Japan Gets Fired Up About the Olympics: A Comparison with the US|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Why Japan Gets Fired Up About the Olympics: A Comparison with the US|The Austin and Arthur Show
How Does Japan’s Oktoberfest Compare to Germany’s?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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How Does Japan’s Oktoberfest Compare to Germany’s?|The Austin and Arthur Show
Do Americans Really Love Guns? The Truth About Gun Culture in the US|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Do Americans Really Love Guns? The Truth About Gun Culture in the US|The Austin and Arthur Show
Tourist Influx in Japan: Blessing or Curse?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Tourist Influx in Japan: Blessing or Curse?|The Austin and Arthur Show
【Howl’s Moving Castle】discussed by Americans living in Japan|The Austin and Arthur Show
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【Howl’s Moving Castle】discussed by Americans living in Japan|The Austin and Arthur Show
Why Japanese Foods in the US Confuse Japanese People|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Why Japanese Foods in the US Confuse Japanese People|The Austin and Arthur Show
Finding Balance: How Much Should Foreigners Assimilate in Japan?|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Finding Balance: How Much Should Foreigners Assimilate in Japan?|The Austin and Arthur Show
Comparing Naming Traditions: Japan and the West|The Austin and Arthur Show
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Comparing Naming Traditions: Japan and the West|The Austin and Arthur Show