<p>Alun&#39;s settling into life in Tokyo but not before an unhealthy dose of bureaucracy, and an even unhealthier dose of convenience store food. We rank Japan&#39;s convenience stores, as well as discuss the things no one tells you about moving to Japan. How can a country famous for its efficiency be so inefficient?</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show and access the Lost &amp; Found section, as we relive our favourite memory from the farm. Lovingly referred to as Peanut Butter, this story involves a dog with a weakness for lasagne, a block of butter, and quicker reactions than a wild west shootout. This might be the funniest thing we&#39;ve ever witnessed. Did we mention Alun&#39;s a dog whisperer?</p><p><br></p><p>Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast</p><p>Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip</p><p><br></p><p>Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&amp;utm_source=26035801&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador</p><p>Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/</p><p>Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypod</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.</p>

Tripology: Travel Podcast

Tripology: Travel Podcast

Starting Life in Tokyo: What No One Tells You About Moving to Japan

APR 28, 202629 MIN
Tripology: Travel Podcast

Starting Life in Tokyo: What No One Tells You About Moving to Japan

APR 28, 202629 MIN

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<p>Alun&#39;s settling into life in Tokyo but not before an unhealthy dose of bureaucracy, and an even unhealthier dose of convenience store food. We rank Japan&#39;s convenience stores, as well as discuss the things no one tells you about moving to Japan. How can a country famous for its efficiency be so inefficient?</p><p><br></p><p>Support the show and access the Lost &amp; Found section, as we relive our favourite memory from the farm. Lovingly referred to as Peanut Butter, this story involves a dog with a weakness for lasagne, a block of butter, and quicker reactions than a wild west shootout. This might be the funniest thing we&#39;ve ever witnessed. Did we mention Alun&#39;s a dog whisperer?</p><p><br></p><p>Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tripologypodcast</p><p>Submit your travel stories: https://www.tripologypodcast.com/talesofatrip</p><p><br></p><p>Need travel insurance? We recommend SafetyWing! Click here to get started: ⁠⁠⁠https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=26035801&amp;utm_source=26035801&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador</p><p>Require an onward flight? Please use this fantastic flight rental service: ⁠⁠⁠https://onwardticket.com/tripologypodcast⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br></p><p>Discord: https://discord.gg/9nUjH8ns3</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tripologypodcast/</p><p>Website: https://www.tripologypodcast.comX: https://x.com/tripologypod</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It means the world.</p>