Too Real Tokyo
The quirks and quandaries of life in Tokyo and life in general.
Episodes
We're back! Sorry for the long break, but it is something we both needed. We are so ready and excited to be with you again!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Sound Effects: "Party Pack, Horn Coil 01, Long, 01.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
In which we talk about last month’s favorite books, discuss the Red Rising Series, and talk about which books we’re looking forward to most this summer!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Becoming Wise - Krista Tippitt
The Girl in the Tower - Katherine Arden
Artemis - Andy Weir
...In which we talk about sleeping in public, “spas”, Tokyo Starbucks Roastery, and a chance to get some Japanese goodies.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Onsens we Suggest:
In which we discuss snapchat, oilcloth, and all things olympics! We take turns blowing each other’s minds and laugh A LOT in this episode… please be aware of your volume… because we get loud… as usual. Check out the show notes for lots of videos and fun articles!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.p...
In which we discuss Western, Card Games, the Met Gala, Planets, and End Game!! (Sorry we don't have timestamps for those who want to skip sections :( Angie is currently working on it!)
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
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Flower Meanings: https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/17-Jap...
In which we disucss local politics, factions, and of couse, our monthly book segment! So sorry we've been MIA! Angie was sick last week and coulden't get the episode edited.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
In which we update you ;)
PLEASE send us your suggestions, thoughts, opinions, quirks, and quandaries!! Thanks!
Love, Ang & Jamie
In which we discuss squid, octopus, and other festival favorites!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
In which we discuss MRIs, historical time periods, and gallows. We are still trying to get back into the rhythm! Thanks for sticking it out with us!!
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Japan Times New Era Article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/03/national/japan-assure...
In which we discuss the similarities and differences between spring break in Japan and spring break in America.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Show notes to be updated later today :)
In which we discuss atomic habits, living investments, and formal graduations.
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Official show notes to be written up when the editor is not on spring break :) should be updated by 4.3.19
In which we talk about allergies, recommend our favorites, and Angie gives a way-too-long explanation of "the family plan".
Have a quirk, quandary, or recommendation? Send it to us on Instagram @toorealtokyo or our email, toorealtokyo@gmail.com
Angie: @photofreek
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Music: www.purple-planet.com
Shopping Baskets
Recommendations:
Angie
Reply All: #125 All My Pets
Spotify Playlist: This Is John Mayer
In which we talk about Hanami, poetry writing, and crackers. Remember to submit your quirks and quandaries to our instagram @toorealtokyo. Leave us a review on iTunes and share your favorite episodes with your friends!
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/
Sakura Info:
In which we talk about eggs riding on things, airports, and Japanese education. Thanks for sticking with us this week as we lost some of our audio, look forward to the "editing Angie" segments in this episode!
As always, leave us a quirk or quandry on our instagram @toorealtokyo, or send us an e-mail toorealtokyo@gmail.com.
Music: https://purple-planet.com
Insta:
Jamie: @jamieintyo
Angie: @photofreek
No notes... yet, this week :...
In which we talk about Costco, carts, and covers (book covers that is ;) Sorry for the late upload!
Music: https://purple-planet.com
Books:
Angie:
Read -
Brown Girl Dreaming - Jacqueline Woodson
Spy the Lie - Phillip Houston
The Wandering Years - Knox McCoy
Looking Forward To -
Are u ok? - Kati Morton
The Orphan the Widow and Me - JT Olson
Bad Blood - John Carreyou
Jamie:
Read -
Attachmen...
Ep 12 - Conglomerations
In which Angie yells about her quirk… or maybe quandary we can’t remember, we discuss Alexa and construction in Japan. There are a lot of loud enthusiastic moments in this episode, sorry in advance for blowing up your speakers. We’re just finishing up our Winter break… though it’s starting to feel like spring here… Hope you all have a wonderful week! - Angie & Jamie
Music: https://purple-planet.com
Foll...
Today we’re discussing Valentine’s Day in Japan. Do you give? Do they give? Does your boss give? We’ll answer that, and more, in this episode! We’ll also answer some listener questions. Thanks, everyone for laughing with us and sharing our podcast with others! Please be our valentine and head over to iTunes and rate us so we can get the word out even further! - Angie & Jamie
Music: https://purple-planet.com
Follow Us!
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In this episode, we’ll talk about instinctual subtypes of the enneagram (this is for real the last episode of the Enneagram), Ember, KonMari, and GPS trackers. {sidenote: we were VERY hungry during this episode and you may hear wrappers and mouths full of food, you’re welcome}
Thank you, everyone, for your wonderful feedback. This is really a passion project for both of us. Thanks for being gracious as we continue to figure things ...
Our last enneagram episode of this series in which we discuss wings and triads. There’s also chatter of mispronounced words, fancy restaurants, and crying. Please remember to share this podcast with your friends and rate us on iTunes!!
Angie’s Insta: @photofreek Jamie’s Insta: @jamieintyo TRT’s Insta: @toorealtokyo
Music: https://purple-planet.com
Take Note!
Enneagram Institute - Levels of Development
Episode 8 in which we discuss citywide announcements, sickness, and how we think the MBTI and Enneagram intersect. Remember to rate us on iTunes and share this episode with your friends! Leave us a quirk or quandary @toorealtokyo on Instagram.
Music: https://purple-planet.com
Ending Sound Effect: Film Projector Countdown Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3 license.
Take Note!
Enneagram Institute: https://www.enneagraminstit...
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