Spectator Sports in Japan – BON BON SHOW: Episode 20

Join Aaron and Kirk as they explore the vibrant culture of watching professional sports in Japan. Recorded on March 22, 2026,

Train Books for kids, Japanese Language Learners, and Densha Otaku – BON BON SHOW: Episode 19

In Episode 19 of the Bon Bon Show, recorded February 1, 2026, Aaron and Kirk prove that picture books aren’t just for ch

EkiTag: collect digital stamps at railway stations across Japan – BON BON SHOW: Episode 18

What are EkiTags, how do you collect them? Why are they cool? That and more will be covered in episode 18 of the Bon Bon Show.

Favourite Games we played in 2025 – BON BON SHOW: Episode 17

We wanted to talk about our favourite games we played in 2025 including honorable mentions and towards the end we will share t

JET Programme Application Tips and Advice – Statement of Purpose – BON BON SHOW: Episode 16

We are happy to be back, recording another episode of the Bon Bon Show. Happy New Year everyone and let’s talk about the

BON BON SHOW: Episode 15 – What is the JET Programme? Our Experience as former JETs

What is the Jet Program? https://jetprogramme.org/en/ Overview and Management – JET positions – Assistant Language

BON BON SHOW: Episode 14 – The state of Console Gaming

We’re going to need some consoling as we chat about gaming, console gaming, to be exact. We want to hear from you! Sent us a

BON BON SHOW: Episode 13 – Moving in Japan

Today we have a very moving topic for you, one that highlights the highs, the lows and everything in between when it comes to

BON BON SHOW: Episode 12 – Talking about Ramen

Today, we have a pretty delicious show for you, full of noodles and toppings and steamy soup. The episode is all about RAMEN &

BON BON SHOW: Episode 11 – Summer in Jamaica, Canada and Japan

Aaron and Kirk talk about the differences of summer between Jamaica (Kirk), Canada (Aaron) and Japan (together). Background Vi

BON BON SHOW: Episode 10 – Chatting about Sapporo

Kirk visited Hokkaido and spent some time in Sapporo recently, while Aaron has lived in Hokkaido before. They share their thou

BON BON SHOW: Episode 9 – Chatting about the Shinkansen

Aaron and Kirk chat about their recent trips on the Shinkansen (Bullet Train), geek out about the various trains we love to tr

BON BON SHOW: Episode 8 – Japan Tour Series – Shimane

Shimane is a special part of Japan that is very underrated. Photo by Yuri Shirota on Unsplash Outro music by Amacha’s Mu

BON BON SHOW: Episode 7 – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – The Next Big RPG or Overhyped?

Aaron and Kirk are playing through a game of the year contender in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. They can’t wait to confr

BON BON SHOW: Episode 6 – JLPT Study Tools

Aaron and Kirk will be taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 in December and wanted to share their general J

BON BON SHOW: Episode 5 – Overtourism in Kyoto and 1 day Itinerary

Kirk went to Kyoto to escape the stresses of grad school, and we wanted to talk about that trip and share a one-day Kyoto itin

BON BON SHOW: Episode 4 – Monster Hunter Wilds Launch Early Impressions

Today, our show will be full of giddiness as we chat about our first few hours of playing the recently released Monster Hunter

BON BON SHOW: Episode 3 – Popular Convenience Stores in Japan

Popular convenience stores (Konbini) in Japan and both of us rank our top three. Tomix Convenience Store (7-ELEVEN) N scale Ph

BON BON SHOW: Episode 2 – Winter in Jamaica, Canada and Japan

Winter in Jamaica, Canada and Japan plus a little bit of what we love/hate about Winter Photo by Yuri Shirota on Unsplash Vide

BON BON SHOW: Episode 1: Monster Hunter & Monster Hunter Wilds Hype!

Monster Hunter & Monster Hunter Wilds Hype! Outro music by Amacha’s Music Studio

BON BON SHOW: Episode 0 – About the Hosts

Who are these dudes, and why are they hosting a podcast together?   Outro music by Amacha’s Music Studio

jaPODCAST – 10: Money Manners in Japan

In the last episode, I did an interview with Dave Collymore a Jamaican who has been residing in Japan for a long time. Today,

jaPODCAST – 9: Interview: Advice from Dave – a longtime Jamaican Expat in Japan

In the last episode, I did an interview with Ariel Mathews who is from the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ariel

jaPODCAST – 8: Interview: Lets chat with Ariel! A new Trini ALT in Japan

Today I have a Caribbean queen from the twin island republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Ariel Mathews is fresh on the JET program