In this episode, we talk about drinking culture! From nomikais to nomihoudais, why people drink so much and the expectations of drinking in working society. We take a look at how it affects our habits as well as what Japanese culture deems mandatory!
Timestamps:
- 3:25 Alcohol is very cheap + Norm's drinking strategies
- 11:46 Comparing experiences in learning about drinking
- 19:10 Living the double life in Japan
- 23:22 Learning about Nomikai and Nomihoudai
- 34:50 On themed bars and Hooters
- 40:10 Meeting Sid, and drinking in Karaoke
- 48:54 The scary moments when drinking
- 1:00:11 Foreigner expectaations, and the dark side of corporate Nomikai
- 1:11:14 Alcohol as a key to unlock individuality
- 1:21:00 How do we take care of ourselves in this environment?
- 1:31:11 Everything is better from Hokkaido
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