[00:07 - 00:17]Trash Taste podcast hosts Joey and Connor are back with another episode.

[00:17 - 00:26]Joey mentions that he hasn't had his morning stretch yet.

[01:14 - 01:22]Joey discusses feeling stiff in the morning as he gets older.

[01:38 - 01:55]They all agree that they are getting older and their bodies are changing.

[02:20 - 02:25]Connor talks about his new morning stretching routine.

[03:25 - 03:54]Connor talks about taking care of his parents who are visiting Japan for the first time.

[03:54 - 04:05]He explains how his parents are not as familiar with Japan and its customs compared to friends who visit.

[04:39 - 04:52]Connor booked a taxi for his parents from Narita airport to the hotel they are staying at.

[07:01 - 07:10]Joey points out that the taxi driver probably doesn't speak English and his parents shouldn't worry.

[07:01 - 07:10]Connor's parents hand the phone to the taxi driver, who sounds panicked when talking to Connor.

[07:11 - 07:18]His parents got worried and called Connor, thinking the taxi driver was going the wrong way.

[07:36 - 07:46]Connor reassures the taxi driver and his parents that everything is fine.

[00:00 - 08:08]The podcast hosts discuss their morning routines and getting older. Connor shares his experience taking care of his parents who are visiting Japan for the first time. There is a small miscommunication with the taxi driver, but everything gets resolved.

[13:03 - 13:14] The speaker's parents are visiting Japan and they are exploring together.

[13:28 - 13:34]They take a bullet train and visit a cafe with an outside terrace.

[13:48 - 13:59]The speaker's parents are intimidated by Japanese food and are constantly asking about specific items.

[13:48 - 13:59]The speaker's parents are fascinated by the bullet train and enjoy trying different types of raw meat and sushi.

[13:48 - 13:59]The speaker's parents are generally open to trying new food and have enjoyed their experience in Japan.

[08:09 - 15:35]Overall, the speaker's parents are enjoying their trip to Japan and trying new foods together.

[18:59 - 19:04]Went to an onsen winery in the Gifu prefecture

[21:57 - 22:09]Next day, went to Kanazawa which was a long drive

[22:10 - 22:18]Family enjoyed the onsen and food there

[22:27 - 22:36]Surprised by the amount of tourists in Kanazawa

[22:27 - 22:36]Family also went to a famous tempura restaurant in Kyoto

[22:27 - 22:36]Tried various foods, including uni which was not liked by anyone

[22:37 - 22:43]Visited a famous park in Kanazawa

[22:37 - 22:43]Also visited a girls bar, which was a fun experience

[22:37 - 22:43]Ended up spending four or five days visiting various places

[22:37 - 22:43]Had to translate for family and did not understand everything

[22:37 - 22:43]Finally realized that Kanazawa and Gifu have hidden tourism

[15:35 - 22:50]Overall, had a densely packed trip with lots of activities and food.

[22:50 - 22:55]The speaker discusses the limitations of tourist activities in Japan, which are often only accessible by bullet train.

[23:01 - 23:07]The speaker and their friend discuss the inconvenience of having to drive to certain destinations in Japan.

[23:01 - 23:07]They mention that some of the more interesting and less touristy places in Japan require a car to get to.

[23:07 - 23:17]The speaker's parents visit and they go to Kanazawa, a quiet prefecture with fewer tourists.

[23:47 - 23:53]They also visit Kanazawa's famous park, which the speaker and their parents compare to Shinjuku park.

[24:07 - 24:12]They also mention that Kanazawa is known for its traditional shopping areas and fish.

[24:25 - 24:32]The speaker takes their parents to a restaurant that specializes in unagi (eel) and their parents end up enjoying it despite not liking eel.

[27:30 - 27:36]The speaker expresses their dislike for the crowded and touristy atmosphere of Kyoto.

[27:30 - 27:36]The speaker and their parents visit temples in Kyoto but find it difficult to enjoy due to the crowds.

[27:56 - 28:01]The speaker's parents visit Kyoto the next day and the speaker is recognized by fans multiple times.

[29:08 - 29:16]The speaker's friend comments on how the older they get, the less patience they have for large crowds.

[22:50 - 29:16]Overall, the speaker discusses their experiences with tourist activities in Japan and the inconvenience and crowds that often come with them.

[29:16 - 29:28] The speaker and his friends are discussing a crowded event

[29:34 - 29:40]They talk about penguin walking through the crowd

[29:59 - 30:08]They went to Shibuya, a busy area, and had a bad experience

[30:48 - 31:02]They went to a weird airsoft bar in Kyoto

[31:02 - 31:08]They went to a peaceful nightlife area in Kyoto

[32:07 - 32:28]They found a karaoke bar and had a good time

[35:13 - 35:26]They also went to a premium train car on their way to Osaka

[35:58 - 36:06]The speaker was surprised by the luxury and amenities of the premium train car

[29:16 - 36:06]In summary, the speaker and his friends had various experiences in different areas of Japan, including a crowded event, a peaceful nightlife area, and a weird airsoft bar, and were pleasantly surprised by the luxury and amenities of a premium train car.

[36:06 - 36:12] Narrator discusses finding something in Japan that would be expensive in the UK.

[36:19 - 36:30]Narrator talks about finding a premium train car.

[37:06 - 37:14]Narrator talks about taking family to a retro arcade.

[37:22 - 37:31]Narrator mentions taking family to a castle and enjoying the view.

[37:57 - 38:06]Narrator talks about restrictions on photography in certain areas.

[40:00 - 40:06]Narrator and family visit the Dotonbori area and go drinking.

[40:33 - 40:39]Narrator and friend Eugene visit a magic bar, which turns out to be a normal bar with a magician bartender.

[42:20 - 42:26]Narrator discusses the difficulty of communicating as a foreigner.

[36:06 - 42:51]Narrator discusses their experiences in Japan, including finding a premium train car and taking their family to a retro arcade and a castle. They also mention restrictions on photography and their visit to the Dotonbori area for drinking. They then discuss their visit to a magic bar with a friend, and the challenges of communicating as a foreigner.

[48:19 - 48:28]The speaker and his friends go to a magic bar in Osaka.

[48:46 - 48:52]The owner of the bar demonstrates a useless box and glow-up teeth.

[49:27 - 49:34]The owner eats and then produces a card from a series of pouches.

[49:48 - 49:53]The owner does card tricks and other magic tricks, which impress the speaker and his friends.

[49:53 - 49:59]The speaker's parents enjoy the show and the speaker is relieved to have found a fun activity that doesn't require extensive translation.

[49:53 - 49:59]The speaker talks about the challenges of translating and taking care of visitors in Japan.

[49:53 - 49:59]The speaker's parents are cautious about potential scams, but the speaker assures them that Japan is generally safe.

[49:59 - 50:06]The speaker advises visitors to avoid back streets in Shinjuku and Shibuya.

[42:52 - 50:06]Overall, the speaker and his friends have a great night at the magic bar, and the speaker's parents enjoy their trip to Japan.

[50:06 - 50:15] The speaker told their companions to visit Saksa, but did not join them due to being busy.

[50:24 - 50:32]They took their parents to Kyoto and visited temples, but their parents did not seem very interested.

[50:37 - 50:47]The speaker explained the tradition of blowing smoke in shrines to their companions.

[50:59 - 51:09]Their parents were confused about the concept of paying for fortunes at a shrine.

[50:59 - 51:09]The speaker's mother initially received a bad fortune, but then bought another one and got a good fortune.

[54:16 - 54:28]The speaker's parents struggled with using chopsticks during a meal.

[54:47 - 55:13]The speaker recalled their experiences showing friends and family around Japan.

[55:19 - 55:27]The speaker discussed the cultural etiquette of letting taxi drivers handle luggage.

[55:19 - 55:27]They also mentioned the importance of not touching taxi doors in Japan.

[50:06 - 57:09]The speaker discussed their experiences showing their parents and friends around Japan, including visiting temples, trying local food, and navigating cultural customs. They also mentioned the importance of respecting taxi drivers and not touching doors in Japan.

[57:27 - 57:39] Traveling outside of Japan is difficult because of cultural differences and language barriers

[58:58 - 59:04]The speaker's parents are visiting and he is trying to show them a good time

[59:24 - 59:29]The speaker is worried about the cost of taking his parents to expensive restaurants

[1.00:40 - 1.00:45]He is also trying to teach them how to say "sumimasen" and be more independent in Japan

[1.01:06 - 1.01:15]They are having trouble adjusting to the customs, such as not touching taxi doors and using the phrase "sumimasen"

[1.03:11 - 1.03:23]The speaker's friend Eugene is also struggling with adjusting to Japanese culture

[1.03:11 - 1.03:23]Eugene is a Vietnamese person who is overly enthusiastic about Japanese culture

[1.04:22 - 1.04:28]They use Eugene's appearance to hail a taxi and make jokes about him using Japanese phrases

[1.04:22 - 1.04:28]The speaker and his friends have had similar experiences with tourists not being able to hail taxis in Japan

[57:09 - 1.05:05]Overall, the group is struggling with cultural differences and trying to make the best of their time with the speaker's parents in Japan.

[1.08:11 - 1.08:17]Person talks about the difficulties of being a foreigner in Japan

[1.10:40 - 1.10:46]They attribute this to their beard and looking more Japanese than other foreigners

[1.10:40 - 1.10:46]They mention using their Japanese language skills to quickly dispel any doubts about their nationality

[1.10:40 - 1.10:46]They mention seeing the relief on people's faces when they realize they are Japanese

[1.10:40 - 1.10:46]They talk about helping foreigners who are struggling with the language

[1.11:01 - 1.11:09]They mention the panic they see in people's faces when they realize they are not Japanese

[1.11:09 - 1.11:15]They mention seeing a family struggle and offering to help if they have time

[1.11:09 - 1.11:15]The person shares a story about helping someone at a coffee shop who was struggling to order

[1.11:09 - 1.11:15]The person offers to help but the person declines

[1.11:28 - 1.11:38]They mention being asked for their residence card at hotels, which is not required by law

[1.11:38 - 1.11:47]The person talks about using this tactic to get into bars and restaurants

[1.11:47 - 1.11:59]They also mention a time when they were checking into a hotel and the person next to them was struggling with Japanese

[1.11:47 - 1.11:59]The person also talks about the confusion that can arise when traveling with people who do need to show their passports

[1.05:05 - 1.12:21]The last bullet point is a comprehensive summary of the person's experiences as a foreigner in Japan and the challenges they face.

[1.12:21 - 1.12:26]The speaker talks about their experiences in Japan and being asked for passports or zydu cards.

[1.12:26 - 1.12:34]They mention how awkward it is to not have a zydu card and how they have to explain that they are Japanese.

[1.12:55 - 1.13:01]The speaker talks about how they usually just say they are Japanese and it's not a problem, but sometimes they get questioned.

[1.13:36 - 1.13:47]They discuss how some people with zydu cards refuse to show them out of principle.

[1.15:06 - 1.15:11]The speaker mentions how annoying it is to constantly have to show their documents when traveling.

[1.15:52 - 1.16:00]They talk about how it's easier to pay for hotels up front.

[1.17:12 - 1.17:28]The speaker shares a story about helping a Japanese couple in Thailand with their English.

[1.18:19 - 1.18:31]The speaker reflects on how their experience living in Japan for four years was worth it for that one moment.

[1.12:21 - 1.19:36]The speaker discusses their experiences with showing passports and zydu cards in Japan and shares a story about helping a Japanese couple in Thailand. They also talk about how annoying it is to constantly have to show documents when traveling and how it's easier to pay for hotels up front.

[1.20:18 - 1.20:26]Person is in Japan and has a moment where they are able to use their language skills to help someone.

[1.24:22 - 1.24:29]They have also had instances in America where they were mistaken for a different nationality.

[1.24:22 - 1.24:29]They feel validated when their language skills are recognized and appreciated.

[1.25:05 - 1.25:12]They are asked how often they get mistaken for a Japanese person and how they feel about it.

[1.25:42 - 1.25:48]They are asked about their language skills and explain that they just flew from Japan.

[1.25:42 - 1.25:48]They have had similar experiences in Australia where they were mistaken for a different nationality.

[1.25:48 - 1.25:56]They are tired of having the same conversation about their language skills and have found a way to end it quickly.

[1.26:09 - 1.26:16]They are generally okay with it and see it as an opportunity to practice their language skills.

[1.26:16 - 1.26:21]Sometimes it can be annoying, especially with certain people.

[1.26:51 - 1.26:59]They have never had a talkative taxi driver in Japan.

[1.27:04 - 1.27:17]They are able to sit in the front of the taxi with their family.

[1.19:36 - 1.27:17]Person has a moment in Japan where their language skills are recognized and appreciated, but is tired of having the same conversation about it. They generally see it as an opportunity to practice their skills, but can find it annoying at times. They have never had a talkative taxi driver in Japan.

[1.27:17 - 1.27:24]Four people were in a taxi and had a discussion about sitting in the front seat.

[1.27:40 - 1.27:48]One passenger sat in the front seat and found it wet and uncomfortable due to an old man who liked to speak in English.

[1.28:47 - 1.28:54]The old man asked the passenger where they were from and was surprised to hear they were from Australia.

[1.29:33 - 1.29:49]The old man mentioned that Australia is known for women's basketball, which surprised the passenger.

[1.32:30 - 1.32:37]The passenger and the old man had a conversation about whether Japanese people find it endearing when foreigners speak broken Japanese.

[1.32:51 - 1.32:58]Japanese people generally appreciate the effort of foreigners trying to speak their language.

[1.33:39 - 1.33:47]The conversation shifts to discussing expectations when traveling to a new country and whether or not it is necessary to research the language beforehand.

[1.34:07 - 1.34:14]The passenger mentions how they usually travel to English-speaking countries and do not have to worry about language barriers.

[1.34:44 - 1.34:51]The passenger reflects on a recent trip to Vietnam where they did not do much research and felt like a "dumb tourist."

[1.35:11 - 1.35:16]The discussion concludes with the passenger reflecting on their trip to Korea and the expectations of English being widely spoken.

[1.35:22 - 1.35:32]The conversation ends with the passenger wondering if they should bother learning extensive phrases when traveling to a new country.

[1.27:17 - 1.35:32]A group of four people discussed sitting in the front seat of a taxi and the conversation shifted to the expectations of language barriers when traveling to a foreign country.

[1.35:32 - 1.35:48] The speaker believes it's better to learn basics of language and continue learning while being a dumb tourist

[1.36:07 - 1.36:12]The speaker did this in Korea and was able to learn new words and phrases

[1.36:41 - 1.36:46]Locals appreciate tourists who show interest in learning the language

[1.36:41 - 1.36:46]The speaker and their friend would ask locals how to say things in different languages

[1.36:59 - 1.37:04]The same approach was used during a Euro trip, but with a guide

[1.38:38 - 1.38:43]It's important to be polite when being a tourist

[1.39:06 - 1.39:16]British tourists also have a reputation for being loud and obnoxious in certain destinations

[1.39:41 - 1.39:47]Being a curious and respectful tourist is important, and it's okay to be a tourist

[1.40:04 - 1.40:10]The speaker thinks Australians are the worst tourists, especially at ski resorts in Japan

[1.43:00 - 1.43:07]Ibiza and Bali are popular party destinations for certain types of tourists

[1.35:32 - 1.43:24]The speaker believes it's important to continue learning the language while being a curious and respectful tourist. They have had positive experiences in Korea and during a Euro trip using this approach. However, they also mention that Australians and British tourists have a reputation for being loud and obnoxious in certain destinations. Overall, it's important to be polite and respectful while being a tourist.

[1.46:47 - 1.46:53] Tourist experiences in Vietnam and Thailand, with incidents involving argumentative tourists and loud Australian tourists.

[1.46:53 - 1.47:07]American tourists abroad are often recognized by their loud voices and distinct accents.

[1.48:08 - 1.48:17]British tourists in Japan are generally cool and chill.

[1.49:07 - 1.49:19]France may have the worst tourists in the world.

[1.49:25 - 1.49:32]Tourism life hacks for Japan are discussed.

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[1.43:26 - 1.49:58]Tourist experiences in Vietnam and Thailand, incidents with argumentative and loud tourists, recognizable American accents, cool British tourists, potential for France to have the worst tourists, tourism life hacks for Japan, and support for the show on various platforms.