Who reigns supreme in the Japanese skies? Join Aaron and Kirk as they compare Japan’s two biggest international carriers. It’s a battle between Star Alliance and Oneworld as we share our personal experiences, flight stories, and why we think one is clearly better than the other. If you’re planning a trip to Japan or just love aviation, this is an episode you can’t miss!

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Join Aaron and Kirk as they explore the vibrant culture of watching professional sports in Japan. Recorded on March 22, 2026, this episode covers the duo’s personal experiences with the J-League (Football), NPB (Baseball), B-League (Basketball), and even Ice Hockey in Hokkaido. Discover why Japan offers one of the best spectator environments in the world—highlighting the affordability, top-tier public transport, and family-friendly atmosphere that makes every match day special.

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In Episode 19 of the Bon Bon Show, recorded February 1, 2026, Aaron and Kirk prove that picture books aren’t just for children! We dive deep into the world of Japanese Train (Densha) Books and explore why these colorful pages are actually a goldmine for adult Japanese language learners and travel enthusiasts alike. If you are studying Japanese, planning a trip to Japan, or just love trains (Densha Otaku), this episode is for you. Aaron shares how reading to his 2-year-old son helped him master new vocabulary, understand Japan’s geography, and even learn specific train industry terminology—all without the stress of difficult Kanji Books

Mentioned in this Episode:

1. しんかんせん　で　いこう (Let’s take the Shinkansen)
2. しんかんせん　で　ゴーッ (Go with Shinkansen)
3. でんしゃ　の　ずかん (Train Illustrated Reference Book)

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What are EkiTags, how do you collect them? Why are they cool? That and more will be covered in episode 18 of the Bon Bon Show.

We wanted to talk about our favourite games we played in 2025 including honorable mentions and towards the end we will share the games we are looking forward to in 2026!

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Kirk’s List

Honorable Mentions

1. Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
2. Wildgate
3. The Farmer Was Replaced

Top Played in 2025

1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Kirk’s ongoing playthrough here
2. Classified: France ’44
3. South of Midnight
4. Hades II
5. Monster Hunter Wilds

Most excited for in 2026

1. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
2. MENACE
3. PRAGMATA

Aaron’s List

Honourable Mention

1. Jusant (2023)
2. Densha de Go (2020)
3. Master of Piece: Prologue

Top 5 Played in 2025

1. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
2. Ghost of Yotei
3. Absolum
4. Despelote
5. Monster Hunter Wilds

Most excited for in 2026

1. Marathon
2. Cairn
3. Pragmata

Outro music by Amacha’s Music Studio

We are happy to be back, recording another episode of the Bon Bon Show. Happy New Year everyone and let’s talk about the JET Programme application, especially the Statement of Purpose.

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Outro music by Amacha’s Music Studio Background video – @JETProgrammeOfficial

What is the Jet Program? https://jetprogramme.org/en/ Overview and Management – JET positions – Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) – Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) – Sports Exchange Advisors (SEA) Our Experience as former JETS – Aaron in Hokkaido – Kirk in Shimane Upcoming JET-themed episodes

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We’re going to need some consoling as we chat about gaming, console gaming, to be exact. We want to hear from you! Sent us a voice message – voicemail.bonbonshow.com

Status of the big three consoles – Xbox – Nintendo Switch – PS5 Recent controversies – Pricing – Game quality – Live services Conclusion: Our status as “console” gamers

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