Kanpai Kronicles

In this special episode, Sid is here to join us! As another member of the Asakadai SQWAD, Sid's here to share with us his story studying at Rikkyo, and all of the usual Asakadai shenanigans that occurs. Enjoy! Timestamps [00:00:00] Lock your doors people![00:03:44] Introducing: Sid[00:05:46] Sid's Yokai of the week[00:08:53] Superstitions exist to instil behaviors for control[00:14

In this episode, we talk about happy memories! What makes us happy? How did it evolve over time? Norm and Holly take a tip down memory lane as we look back at our happiest memories growing up, and how it eventually evolved into gratitude over time. Also, we talk about what an e-boy Yokai would look like...so look forward to that chemical romance! Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro[00:00:1

In this episode, we dive into the wonderful world of love hotels! Exploring the concept of sex in Japan, the convenience of these buildings and all the crazy themes that exist there, Norm and Holly go design their own while navigating around this wonderfully uncomfortable topic. Enjoy! Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro, Priming for Lust[00:02:36] Dealing with religious family members[00:

In this episode, we talk about crimes: what compels us to break rules and face potential punishment. After the Joker event that happened during Halloween in Tokyo, both hosts talk about compulsions, rationales and more, in societies that may ultimately fail to support those in need. Timestamps [00:00:00] Life before masks[00:01:33] Introducing crime[00:03:29] Yokai of the Week (Con

In this episode, we talk about anime! But not just the Narutos, One Pieces, and Bleaches: we talked about the childhood anime that we grew up with, our relationship with anime fans (aka. weaboos), and the real implications of what each of the genres represent. This isn't a discussion for everyone unless you're a fan of cultural implications and anthropology too, but enjoy nonethele

Happy Halloween! In this week's episode we're exploring the wonderful world of trick-or-treating and how that's played out in Japan as well as our home countries! Timestamps 00:00 Intro1:33 Exploring our old halloween costumes5:15 The beautiful Yokai of the Week12:40 Would ghosts survive well in modern Japan?20:25 Our earliest memories of Halloween32:19 How did Halloween arrive in

This episode is all about food! From our spiciest memories with ramen to 'The Incident', Norm and Holly share their food misadventures throughout Tokyo! Timestamps 00:00 Intro2:32 Yokai of the week5:03 When objects gain a soul of their own11:53 What items should come alive in modern society?18:26 Books to be transported to23:12 Rating the Princess28:00 Our spiciest memory of ramen3

In this episode, we talk about what to know, bring, and research when moving to Japan! From things you don't need to bring to necessary recommendations and logistics to consider, we give you the rundown on what you need to set up ASAP! WARNING: This episode contains graphic themes, namely because of our chosen Yokai of the week. If you're not a fan of graphic/violent imagery, pleas

In this episode, we'll be talking all about wanderlust: the effects of travel on us and how it changes the way we look at the world. We take a trip down memory lane, with memories of our first times travelling. We talked about our assumptions of Japanese people and had them broken down as soon as we arrived there. Plenty of introspection happening here, and of course, a little bit

In this episode we talk about superstitions, believes and Yokai! How do demons affect the way that we behave? What were the journeys that both co-hosts went through to gain a better understanding of themselves? And why is the Shirime the one true god? From hot waterfall daddies to butt eyes, please enjoy the episode! Timestamps 2:30 Do you believe in ghosts?9:12 In Japan, every det