In the first half of this episode, Michael shares his experience using the unemployment system in Japan and shares a shocking story about an acquaintance who got the world's most amazing severance package. Then in the second half, Michael outlines the main types of employment in Japan and shares the merits and demirts of each of them. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) continue the discussion about the word "yet" and the additional uses and meanings it has.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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In the first half of this episode, Jordan gives a handful of tips about how to survive the insufferable heat of the oppressive Japanese summer. Then in the second half, the two discuss Obon (Japan's main summer event), as well as a other foods, activities, and items that are quintessential to summers in Japan. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the words "still" and "yet", including their difference and usage.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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In the first half of this episode, Jordan gives a quick overview of the Tanabata Festival that happens on July 7th each year, and describes how Japan is a little behind the times when it comes to handling surnames after marriage. Then in the second half, Michael shares a few more issues that he thinks are contributing to gender inequality in Japan, while Jordan questions whether or not we really need to have royal families in this day and age. Finally, in this week's English Tips segment, Michael (the Fox) and Jordan (the Tanuki) talk about the word "game" and all the different uses and meanings it has.

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On Japan Time was created by California natives Michael Larsen and Jordan Johnson at Aichi Toho University in Nagoya city. In their weekly podcast, they discuss life in Japan in a way that provides cultural insights from the perspective of long-time foreign residents. OnJapanTime also features an English tips segment for non-native English speakers.

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