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.

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 😂

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Mind blown, Wellhard was in Gladiator!!!!

I LOVE RYAN GOSLING SO MUCH and that is all.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

It has emily blunt so it's good

It's like Japanese Fiddlers' Green.

Awesome job chris with the podcast drop a like

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

I'd love bars to never close here.

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.

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

Will you ever consider speedrunning temples?

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

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.

make longer episodes plssss

Apparently, Brits pronounce it "gow-duh" while in North America it's "goo-duh". But the proper pronunciation is [ˈɣʌudaː] (like khow-duh)

I just had a baby 1 week ago and my wife and I want to travel somewhere as we have not traveled abroad before. I assume you are without child, but do you think as a tourist it is easy to travel around with a child, with good health care if the child gets sick?

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

hope they were the EE (lotr)

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

Energy Jelly = Baby Food? lol

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Gouda rhymes with Buddha.

gelatinous vitamins

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

Napoleon sucked

"despite his inability to speak English" 😆

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

Gladiator 2 = 🤮

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

Because money 😂

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

Good, beacuse I like my booze.

Time for a haircut dude

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

When I want to escape I put on a Legal High marathon. Luv that show. That or Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Gotta get some Buffy. Yamato nadeshiko shichi henge, that one's perty hilarious...