Why Japanese Bars Never Close! |

[@MeneerSoepgroente]

Dutch guy here with the Gouda knowledge. Pete pronounced the “ouda” part correct. The “G” is a Dutch “G” though, so basically when you say an “H” while suffocating.

[@melz6625]

The last part. Brilliant. Makes more sense once you learn that Dutch is closer related as a language family to Swiss German than High German. Blew my mind but makes complete sense. Same guttural sounds used.

[@Daddy_Dagoth]

So chauda?

[@pedromiranda1000]

Can we also use the English "R" sound when saying "run" the "rrr" but coming from the throat?

[@-a6833]

@@pedromiranda1000 no that's a rolling R, you do that with your tongue not your throat, the G that sounds like a suffocating H sounds like the sound you also hear in arabic a lot, that sound people often make fun off when doing skits, like when you have something stuck in your throat and are trying to get it out, that's the G sound

[@laxus5743]

@@pedromiranda1000 just try to dry gurgle. then you have the sound

[@brenthartley]

Always Good to listen to the Podcast on a Friday morning and hear Chris giving more inside information and experience of Japan.

[@jozylocs5107]

Bartender at golden gai told us they freestyle business hours as long as people are coming in or drinking that was pretty cool we didn’t feel rushed like in California trying to take 5 shoots before last call 😂

[@MrMBinder]

I loved coming to Japan in the summer heat of 2010. Every rice field was green, Kamikōchi was amazing with the forests and lakes, I'd love to go again.

[@smedlybop]

I remember the heat that year. I would wait until 9 pm to walk the 300 meters to the ATM as waiting to cross the street with the heat coming off of the pavement was too much.

[@Off_White247]

My Wife and I are planning our third trip to Japan this November. With it being the shortest of our three trips at three weeks, I'm trying to make sure we get to go to a few of our "we have to go back" spots, and also get to see more of a few places we only got to breeze through before. I'm most excited to see Bepu in the fall if I'm being honest, and to explore Hiroshima more in depth with more than just a day to do it

[@Dan_Mirai]

I really enjoy a train ride down to Kamakura to get away from Tokyo for a bit. A few interesting shrines and temples to see. Nice little beach. And you can easily drive or take a train down to Enoshima to get a nice view of Mt Fuji across the Sagami Bay

[@pharohphox7829]

This one is on my todo list due to reading the "Rascal Does not Dream" series. Glad to know that it will be worth the trip!

[@CHEFPKR]

Where I grew up, Apple Pie with a slice of cheddar cheese was a thing. And it's absolutely delicious. Salty, sweet, a little creamy.

[@ninjacrumbs]

Savory and sweet. Hard to pull off in any dish!!

[@monsieurduquack5440]

17:00 I did try cycling from Osaka to Kyoto in August (after the shimanami kaido) on a brompton bike packed with a lot of gear There is a river cycling path that connects between the two cities, but there's not a lot of shade along the route, and it's mostly just baseball fields, soccer fields, riverside parks. AND A LOT OF PESKY BARRIERS on the route If you like cycling, by all means go, but for just a casual ride in the middle of summer, it might be a bit to exhausting.

[@MrRolandMichel]

Love the Brompton! Planing to take mine to Japan in October and ride a bit of the Pacific Coast Road, 400 to 500 miles or so.

[@wehojm7320]

It's ironic that Tokyo and Japan in general is so warm now and here in Los Angeles we're having June Gloom with the temperature is parley going over 70F and the sun finally comes out in the late afternoon. There was talk about extending the bar hours to 4a in LA, specifically West Hollywood, which is think is the worst idea. There enough drunks on the street on the week as it is and extending the time would just make the situation worse. Chris, maybe one of those DYSON fans my help you out when you have to shut off the AC. Have a great week.

[@grumpus5248]

To whoever asked about those 2 holidays, I found no interruption during that time period last year. Expect it to still be hot, though. I got lucky and only had one bout of rain keep me in a rail station for a short time. Other than that and the heat, it was great.

[@domsdriveway1282]

I went last year in June. Nagano and Matsumoto were my favourite places in Japan. Amazing views all around, and it's like the good parts of Tokyo without the swarms of people - and I didn't come across any other foreigners. Just outside Matsumoto is Lake Suwa which is surrounded by sakura trees and has a scenic temple on one of the roads.

[@abh4316]

Arabic style and Turkish cheesecake by hallomi cheese is usually kunaffie. See the recipe for it. Otherwise grill it

[@majon6176]

Nice one Pete. Chris-Pee- Kreme. Most likely after the camembert cheese board!

[@paddyodoor3090]

Battle of the Boyne is a big thing amongst unionists in the north of Ireland, probably why it's in the apple calendar

[@GuuDzLive]

Bars might not close, but the trains, & Subways back to your hotel in Tokyo do.

[@pmorton7960]

It's still pretty cool in Miura, topping out at 25 once a week. Hopefully we actually get a rainy season unlike last year.

[@duvetcat]

Sadly I thought The entire Hobbit Trilogy was awful and I'm from New Zealand . I hope you enjoy it Chris.

[@JollyRogerLaw]

We only bought the 1st movie. Saw 1st & 2nd in the cinema theatre, but waited to watch 3rd part once it was streamable with (HBO) Max. Filling out time for 3 installments was just too much filler.

[@urbanapache2]

Deeply disappointed by it, think I saw the first 2, Butter spread over too much Bread springs to mind! and greed...Bad form Peter!! Should have been 1 movie.

[@pchapman1815]

Mind blown, Wellhard was in Gladiator!!!!

[@lorekeepermeerah]

I really just have to say: chris' review of Napolean was so...fair? and like, constructive with his criticisms of the film, and Idk, I just had to mention that I appreciated it! Normally when I hear a movie review people just stop at 'its crap'. lmao. Good job, chris!

[@Catrell]

Greetings from the surface of the sun. Dreaming of Tokyo weather 😅 and London is even cooler. 😮‍💨

[@popecorkyxxiv2363]

Ridley Scott isn't a particularly good director when it comes to coherent storytelling but what he does have going is he is a visual genius. Few directors can create an immersive atmosphere the way he can.

[@Derek_Gamble]

When I lived in Akihabara in 2021, all the bars and pachinko parlors were open in defiance of covid restrictions. 😅

[@bp3d106]

I didn't really hang out in bars but I thought Tokyo shut down a little earlier than the reputation. After a drink or two, the arcades and claw machines sound like a good idea. And yet they close right when I'm ready to waste money.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job chris with the podcast drop a like

[@Deraphim]

The Nice Guys was great! Unfortunately it came out alongside the Angry Birds movie of all things, and that killed its box office performance and any chance of a sequel apparently

[@computer_toucher]

The Nice Guys is so underrated, it rules

[@wileyumstead9236]

Problem with late night drinking in Japan. Very very strict alcohol driving laws and the trains stop at 10 pm and start at 4 am. How do I get from Akusaka, Tokyo district to Yokohama, sleep and pick up my car from the bar and still make it to work. Back in Yokohama.

[@soapycheesee]

I LOVE RYAN GOSLING SO MUCH and that is all.

[@keramanbub8799]

Have you heard of "National Doughnut Day" in Japan. Krispy Kreamy doughnuts have buy one get one free!!

[@toyota420xp]

It has emily blunt so it's good

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

It's like Japanese Fiddlers' Green.

[@lushfruit]

Will you ever consider speedrunning temples?

[@paddyodoor3090]

Tom cycle the river from Kyoto to Osaka . Beware of old dudes with fishing rods they might absolutely smoke you with zero effort

[@proxy8918]

make longer episodes plssss

[@jonbaxter2254]

I'd love bars to never close here.

[@Namidagr]

You just bake haloumi over charcoal or in a pan for a while and you are ready!

[@Kosukie]

Energy Jelly = Baby Food? lol

[@Luis-sx8ef]

Lord of The Rings is playing in US theaters this weekend, I'm going!

[@gbormann71]

No Wasabi Cream donut at クリスピ クリーム?!!!

[@XYoukaiX]

I bought a package with those cheesy donuts in my local supermarket as they have had a stand of that krispy kreme brand.... didn't like them much thouse ... I think it was 970Yen or something like this ... not worth it in my opinion

[@fattiger6957]

Ridley Scott is one of the best visual directors of all time. He has an amazing eye for detail, knows how to dress a set and has a talent for composing interesting shots. However, he isn't great with stories. It seems like whenever he made a movie with a great story, that can more be attested to the screen writer. As such, he was at his best when he had to collaborate. Now that he has more clout, is a Hollywood legend and can just do whatever he wants, his movies tend to be pretty hit and miss (mostly miss) Like many successful directors, victory has defeated him.

[@Thekowaikaiju]

hope they were the EE (lotr)

[@saltycross]

💜💜💜

[@MilanDavidovic-rj7sd]

"despite his inability to speak English" 😆

[@genericchannel5899]

It's one thing to call cookies biscuits. I will not stand for that pronunciation of gouda.

[@davidlericain]

Gouda rhymes with Buddha.

[@DovidM]

In the US, yes. In the Netherlands it is more like How duh.

[@KORTOKtheSTRONG]

gelatinous vitamins

[@AcornElectron]

Because money 😂

[@jorgesaravia1785]

"despite his inability to speak English" or your inability to speak Japanese? You're not in the UK, mate

[@catspajamas7660]

Gladiator 2 = 🤮

[@GwyndolinSimp]

Good, beacuse I like my booze.

[@alaner1383]

Napoleon gets too much hate, I thought it was really good.

[@bryna7]

Napoleon sucked

[@n1hondude]

Gouda is pronounced "GOO-DAH" cheese, Pete. :)

[@lafontainemediaproductions2176]

Time for a haircut dude

[@Abc-ii1he]

I'm sure Sharla(sp?) cheated on Chris during her trip

[@bryna7]

Wtf are you on about?

[@Abc-ii1he]

@@bryna7 You know exactly what I'm talking about, Bryna

[@ShojoSen]

Did she eat some gorgonzola behind Chris's back?

[@sharlainjapan]

@@ShojoSenCamembert actually 👀🤫

[@ShojoSen]

@@sharlainjapan :O heinous!