Pure TokyoScope is a weekly podcast hosted by writers Matt Alt and Patrick Macias featuring news, views, and pop culture direct from Japan. Visit www.tokyoscope.com for merchandise. Visit https://www.patreon.com/TokyoScopePodcast for bonus episodes and content
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A podcast for theme park fans who love to travel! We're the longest-running show dedicated to informing you about theme parks in Asia including Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan. Come and travel along with us.
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He's everyone's favourite cross-dressing, pro-wrestling, J-Rocker. Catch the latest on J-rock and Japanese Pop Culture with Ladybeard every Tuesday from 8PM (AEST) on SBS PopAsia radio
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Two sisters who have been playing Otome games, both individually and together, for 10+ years. We're always discussing the games we're playing and different Otoge related subjects anyways, so we decided to turn it into a podcast! Disclaimer: None of the games or characters we are discussing belong to us. Please don’t sue us.
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A program dedicated to Light Novels from Japan. Features news, reviews, interviews, and insight into the growing market which serves as the basis for many popular manga and anime.
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Welcome to World Journeys, a podcast about travel, living abroad, culture, backpacking and all things travel. We'll be talking travel regularly so please subscribe!
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日本のゲームニュース Blending Japanese and Western video game/animation/media news, discussion, and opinion in a bite-sized format! Game releases, screenshots, trailer, live streams, gameplay, and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dexterityshow/support
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"Beekeeping Buddies" is your go-to podcast for all things buzzing in the world of beekeeping! Join Steve and Luke, two seasoned hobbyist beekeepers with over a decade of experience each, as they take you on a journey through the captivating realm of beekeeping. Tune in as they share firsthand accounts of the latest buzz in their personal bee yards parked in picturesque Peoria, IL. From Midwest seasonal hive updates to intriguing anecdotes, Steve and Luke provide invaluable insights garnered ...
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98: Tokyo's Insane Election, 50 Years of 7-11, No More Street Drinking in Shibuya!
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) eat deep dish pizza and try to wra…
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Episode 8 - Moving Hives, Flow Hives, EFB, Queen Grafting and More
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Join us in this episode of beekeeping buddies where we talk about the challenges of moving hives, our flow hive experience, what we do when we find EFB, Queen Grafting, upcoming events and more with Steve and Luke as we talk about beekeeping in the midwest! Mann Lake QC100 - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/complete-queen-rearin…
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Urayasu Sanja Festival 2024 Returns After 8 Years! | 313
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After eight years, Urayasu (the location of Tokyo Disney Resort) revived its Sanja Festival. I spoke with Patricia about her fantastic festival experience.By TDR Explorer
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97: VIDEO Godzilla Projection Mapping and Tokyo Night Walk!
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In this ALL VIDEO installment of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) venture to Shinjuku to g…
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Pure TokyoScope Podcast 96: NEWS - Japan's Hyper-Aged Society! Gainax Goes Bankrupt! Monster Customers at the Conbini!
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In this installment of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) chill out in the lobby of a luxury…
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Episode 7 - Visiting Beekeeping Buddy Valerie Ross! Looking back at what it is like to be a beginner beekeeper.
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Join us, Steve and Luke, your friendly neighborhood beekeeping enthusiasts, as we embark on an exciting journey into the world of honeybees, hives, and all things buzzing! We have our first beekeeping buddy Valerie Ross on our episode! We talk about what it is like to be a beginner beekeeper! With over a decade of combined experience in beekeeping,…
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Fantasy Springs Grand Opening at Tokyo DisneySea | 312
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Fantasy Springs is now open at Tokyo DisneySea! Chris attended the grand opening and shared his experience, including using the Vacation Package to enter Fantasy Springs. Also, we discuss how getting a Standby Pass and Disney Premier Access is, so far, for Fantasy Springs.By TDR Explorer
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95: VIDEO - Cuckoo for Toy Hunting at Mandarake CoCoo!
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The battle for the mind of Neo-Tokyo will be fought in the video arena! In this installment of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatc…
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My Experience in Bangkok, Thailand, for IAAPA Expo Asia 2024 | 311
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Chris shares his experience in Bangkok, Thailand, for IAAPA Expo Asia 2024! From the exhibits to what Thai food made him sweat and cry.By TDR Explorer
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94: VIDEO - Live from the CHOGOKIN 50th Anniversary Expo!
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Oh! Have we got a video? YES WE'VE GOT A VIDEO! In the episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan)…
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Episode 6 - Queen Rearing, Nectar Flow, Hive Swarming, Honey Collection, Apitourism
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In Episode 6 of Beekeeping Buddies, hosts Steven Schmidt and Luke Harvey take listeners on a comprehensive journey through several key aspects of beekeeping. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Queen Rearing, where Steven and Luke share their expertise on raising healthy queens and the critical role these queens play in hive health…
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The Most Affordable Tokyo Disney Hotel | 310
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The Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel is the most affordable Tokyo Disney Resort Hotel, and we’ll discuss it to help you decide if it’s right for you! From where it's located, how much it costs, and what perks you'll receive, along with our tips and advice for your stay.By TDR Explorer
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93: The Trouble with AI Manga Translation!
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In the episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) imbibe at a brewpub in Akihabara, Tokyo and dig int…
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92: RIP Roger Corman! Sayonara Shakey's! Pokémon Yakuza!
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In this News-driven episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) wrap their heads around some recent pop cu…
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Episode 5 - Package Installation, Swarm Season, Japan Beekeeping Trip, and Cutouts
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Come join Steve and Luke and hear us talk about complications with our package installations, Luke's beekeeping trip to Japan, a busy swarm season (including a birthday swarm), and a recent cutout we completed. Steve's Favorite Nuc Box - https://blueskybeesupply.com/polystyrene-medium-6-frame-nuc-kit-unassembled/ Luke's Favorite Nuc Box - https://w…
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First Impressions of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea | 309
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We dive deep into Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, where Chris attended a special preview before the official opening on June 6, 2024.By TDR Explorer
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) take a trip to Super Festival 88 in Japan and bring you a …
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Tokyo Disney Resort has Four Events for Spring 2024 | 308
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The calm before the Fantasy Springs storm at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! Four events are happening at the Parks right now, and we talk about all of them! Donald's Quacky Duck City, Tokyo DisneySea Food and Wine Festival, Dreaming of Fantasy Springs, and Duffy and Friends Come Find Spring!By TDR Explorer
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) try out their new wireless mics live from an Ootoya restaurant…
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My Experience Aboard the Disney Dream Cruise in 2024 | 307
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Chris recently went on a cruise aboard the Disney Dream! In this episode, we’ll discuss everything he liked and didn’t like and share his overall experience.By TDR Explorer
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89: 3 Million Tourists Can't Be Wrong, Snakes on a Train, Shibuya Shootings and Earthquakes!
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) sift through the wreckage of this week's news headlines from Japan…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Packages Revisited | 306
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Vacation packages are one of the most frequently asked questions about Tokyo Disney Resort. We’ll discuss them and help you decide if they’re worth getting for your trip, but they’re not for everyone.By TDR Explorer
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88: Akihabara Hangover, Biden x Kishida, The Swinging Sounds of Hiroyuki Sanada
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) recover from an Akihabara hangover, review Japan PM Kishida's recent v…
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Retro Tokyo DisneySea “Fairies Primavera” | Rebroadcast
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A rebroadcast of our episode 226 from 2021! We'll be back next week with new episodes. Join us as we look back at the Spring Carnival event at Tokyo DisneySea from 2007 to 2010, including the gorgeous daytime show “Fairies Primavera.” We’ll talk about the displays, decorations, and what we loved about this event that’s now part of the history of To…
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87: Hideaki Anno x Yamato, Trouble for Yu-Gi-Oh!, Sayonara Studio Alta
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) are off to outer space and wrap their heads around some recent news headli…
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Episode 4 - Making New Beekeepers, EPA Legislation, Splitting Medium Frames
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Welcome to a bonus episode. While Luke is overseas looking at Apis Cerana, we needed to discuss some important legislation and some great articles by commercial beekeeper Charles Linder. Listen to is discuss beekeeping lobbiests, the why we need to be comcerned about the FDA becoming involved in our miticide treatment process. We also discuss split…
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86: Anime on Disney+, Godzilla Director Goes Hollywood, the 1990s War on Video Games!
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (Mondo Tokyo: Dispatches from a Secret Japan) wrap their heads around some recent news headlines shaking the walls of Japane…
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Episode 3 - Losses, Traps, Queens, Bee Expos, Review Corner, and Swarm Traps
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Join us in Episode 3 where we talk about some early spring losses, when we should be putting out hive traps, VSH Queens and their prices, Bee Expo and available videos as well as the upcoming Hiveorama, introduce our new product review corner, and answer some questions from the honeybee hotline. Thank you again for joining us and we look forward to…
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Where to find CHEAP Tokyo Disneyland Merchandise | Rebroadcast
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Hey Explorers! We'll be back next week with new episodes. In the meantime, here's a rebroadcast of a popular episode. You don't have to pay full price for Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea merchandise. We share places to find second-hand merchandise in the Tokyo area so you can save yourself some money! This episode was initially released in Sept…
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85: Translating Akira Toriyama! The Alexander O. Smith Interview!
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In this episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias are joined by translator, writer, and game industry veteran Alexander O. Smith who talks about his experience translating the …
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Guide to Ghibli Park Near Nagoya, Japan | Rebroadcast
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Hey Explorers! We're taking a little break from new episodes but rebroadcasting a few for you. We discuss everything you need to know about Ghibli Park near Nagoya, Japan! Plan your trip and know what to expect when you visit. This was initially released in December 2022 in episode 270.By TDR Explorer
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84: Fear & Pinball in the HUB British Pub!
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It's a mad, mad, mad episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast as authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias sit around and babble over drinks at the HUB British Pub waiting for the local pinball arcade to open. Expect ran…
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Episode 2 - Weird Weather, Measuring VSH, Beekeeping Clubs, and Droning On
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This episode we talk about strange weather in March in central Illinois, where our flowers are, where our bees are in development, completing and communicating VSH with Harbo Assays, beekeeping clubs, understand what you are doing and why it is important, and our popular Droning On where we answer listener questions. Where to go for instructions on…
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Things You Can’t Do at Tokyo Disneyland | Rebroadcast
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Hey Explorers! We're taking a little break from new episodes but rebroadcasting a few for you. We discuss things you cannot do at Tokyo Disneyland, initially in episode 232 from August 2021.By TDR Explorer
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In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias mourn the loss of manga and anime legend AKIRA TORIYAMA and get hyped for the release of Patrick's new book …
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Cool Japan 2024 at Universal Studios Japan | 305
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Cool Japan is back at Universal Studios Japan with My Hero Academia, Detective Conan, Monster Hunter, and Demon Slayer! We talk about our experience and give tips for your visit.By TDR Explorer
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BONUS Episode! Godzilla and Miyazaki Win Big at the Oscars!
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NEWSFLASH! Godzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron both took home the gold at today's Academy Awards! On this Very Special Episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, authors Matt Alt (Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World) and Patrick Macias (…
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