Wow... that stick tapping question brings back memories. I haven't seen it in a while because where I live fire trucks drive around making announcements. It's a fire prevention announcement. It reminds people to be careful with heaters and whatever form of heating they use.
I’m so glad that Pete is taking Chris to a wrestling match! I used to feel the same way as Chris but I’ve been watching it for years with my husband now and it’s something we bond over, and the reason I’ve gotten my husband to listen to this podcast! Keep up the good work guys - safe travels to Japan Pete! #DoninNippon
22:13 I might have the answer, they aren’t police they are local volunteers on a fire walk. It’s a reminder to clean anything flammable from around your house or work area. They seem to start doing it coming into the winter.
I had a couple of school groups come up to me in Senso-ji. They were really sweet though and gave me a little hand-made token as thanks - I did help them out a bit in Japanese when they struggled.
The glowing sticks may have just been light pens from an idol show. People usually wave them in time with the music, kind of like lighters or cell phone lights.
Seriously, Japan has just as many deadly animals as Australia plus bears. Look up the Mamushi venomous death viper of Japan. It’s not all Pikachu and Hello Kitty.
Seen plenty of safety sabers in Japan. The best use was by the traffic wardens at a busy intersection in Osaka. It was great theatre as the officers waved their lighted sticks and yelled at each other. Hope Pete enjoys his flight. Just flew back and experienced a delay at Haneda which meant I missed the connection. Even though it was a cheap economy seat SiA put as all up in a hotel at Changi for a few hours overnight till the first available flight on the next morning .
It could also be that some old japanese people walk around banging sticks together to warn other of fire warnings I think that the elderly do just just as tradition- or do give them something to do.
Had to come here from spotify because I've never heard someone disliking Tokyo Express hahaha. It's such a fun crime novella😭 The whole premise is him figuring out how the suspect could've done the murder despite his alibi. Obviously there's gonna be some train times mentioned😂
Love the channel but where in floody bell are you seeing Coming of Age celebrants receiving Rolex watches??? You make it sound common when it just plain isn't in most of the country.
So the conversation is about buying a watch when a kid turns 20, and Pete goes on a little rant about the "subjugation of women" in Japan. What a bellend!
I don't care for Rolex Watches. I wouldn't care if it's a real or fake one either, so long as it tells the time that's all that matters, they all have the same functionality and only serves one purpose of telling the time, not that I need a watch anyway since I can just look at my phone and see the time right there when I need it.
Wow... that stick tapping question brings back memories. I haven't seen it in a while because where I live fire trucks drive around making announcements. It's a fire prevention announcement. It reminds people to be careful with heaters and whatever form of heating they use.
I’m so glad that Pete is taking Chris to a wrestling match! I used to feel the same way as Chris but I’ve been watching it for years with my husband now and it’s something we bond over, and the reason I’ve gotten my husband to listen to this podcast! Keep up the good work guys - safe travels to Japan Pete! #DoninNippon
You should definitely get a Rolex. A watch to celebrate the success of your book!
Being called by Godzilla by an old Japanese lady because you're jacked is peak body building goals
22:13 I might have the answer, they aren’t police they are local volunteers on a fire walk. It’s a reminder to clean anything flammable from around your house or work area. They seem to start doing it coming into the winter.
Chris, it's time to buy a Grand Seiko. Get down to Ginza and check out the flagship store.
That apology video from that gymnast woman felt so disingenuous. It was more like ‘I’m sorry I did the thing now leave me alone okay?’
Yikes early and Chris reads out my story!!!
Gojira!
Grand Seiko, the japanese Rolex is the way to go. A Sprig Drive movement will do you proud.
Can agree, seiko make great watches and are much more affordable
I am quite excited to see Pete taking Chris to a wrestling show. You have to either make it a super bloody show or a super goofy show.
I had a couple of school groups come up to me in Senso-ji. They were really sweet though and gave me a little hand-made token as thanks - I did help them out a bit in Japanese when they struggled.
Also aircraft marshallers have these (Red, Green & Yellow) . Just a bit of trivia.
(“Britain’s top Japan enthusiast” is how it goes but keep mixing it up like this, it’s good)
The glowing sticks may have just been light pens from an idol show. People usually wave them in time with the music, kind of like lighters or cell phone lights.
"Under the Midnight Sun" by Higashino Keigo is a great thriller playing in Japan. It's actually very good.
One of my friend used to have a coke problem (not the soda), and he exuded the same energy as Pete does today
You’ve got to watch Tokyo Vice Season 2! Even better than the first season, with a phenomenal final arc.
Episode 9 is a masterpiece
Seriously, Japan has just as many deadly animals as Australia plus bears.
Look up the Mamushi venomous death viper of Japan. It’s not all Pikachu and Hello Kitty.
Never seen any deadly animals in japan, but those giant asian hornets are terrifying
@@Gnarloo had one in my fckin dining room in the UK last summer. Thought there was a helicopter bashing against the window 🤢🤢
I can recommend The Tokyo-Montana Express by Richard Brautigan. He was part of the Beat scene in California in the 1960's.
Seen plenty of safety sabers in Japan. The best use was by the traffic wardens at a busy intersection in Osaka. It was great theatre as the officers waved their lighted sticks and yelled at each other. Hope Pete enjoys his flight. Just flew back and experienced a delay at Haneda which meant I missed the connection. Even though it was a cheap economy seat SiA put as all up in a hotel at Changi for a few hours overnight till the first available flight on the next morning .
Just get a Seiko 5 automatic and be done with it.
Or a Presage if you're feeling fancy.
that book probably was written to appeal at the train otaku's mind👍
It could also be that some old japanese people walk around banging sticks together to warn other of fire warnings I think that the elderly do just just as tradition- or do give them something to do.
Economy plus is very nice.... Upgrade time! 🤗
Oh, would you look at my wrist? Pete time and his antsy friend Broad-san!
Rolex is huge in Japan. They're also into Omega Speedmaster moonwatches, which I can get behind more.
Pete - I hope you’ll do a review of Lost for us!
Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻🕸️🕷️🦇🎈🍬🤡🥸
Had to come here from spotify because I've never heard someone disliking Tokyo Express hahaha. It's such a fun crime novella😭
The whole premise is him figuring out how the suspect could've done the murder despite his alibi. Obviously there's gonna be some train times mentioned😂
I got a Rolex for 50 euros near a beach in Bulgaria.
With 2 replacement batteries?
@@Ghostmaxi1337 Even better. It's a collector's item since they had a misprint at the factory and they labeled it as Rollex.
$30 US in Singapore!
They also had some Tommy Hilfinger aftershave!
😂
Loving the hair Chris .....put 50's clothes on and your a rockabilly rebel from head to toe.......😊😊
The best batman show doesn't have batman in it
Chris, angle your microphone 45 degrees and stop blowing directly into it , then you wont need two pop filters stackee anymore 😂😂
I'm glad they found such a good penguin because I never thought anyone could replace Danny
That Rolex theft sounds like an inside job
Affter my very recent experience flying economy from London to Haneda with BA… you dodged a bullet
Seiko > Rolex - fight me Rolex bros
Love the channel but where in floody bell are you seeing Coming of Age celebrants receiving Rolex watches??? You make it sound common when it just plain isn't in most of the country.
Huntsmen spiders are from Aussie are they not? Invasive species?
need to work on your Aussie accents guys 🙂 cheers from sunny Brisbane Qld
So the conversation is about buying a watch when a kid turns 20, and Pete goes on a little rant about the "subjugation of women" in Japan. What a bellend!
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I don't care for Rolex Watches. I wouldn't care if it's a real or fake one either, so long as it tells the time that's all that matters, they all have the same functionality and only serves one purpose of telling the time, not that I need a watch anyway since I can just look at my phone and see the time right there when I need it.