What happens when an Army vet trades his tactical gear for a bicycle and a mission call in rural Japan?You’re looking at it. I’m Paul-chan, and I’m inviting you to come along as I retrace my steps through the Land of the Rising Sun.In this video, I’m giving you a glimpse of what to expect, including the "lost in translation" moments that shaped my experiences in Japan. This isn't just a travel log, it’s a deep dive into the heart of a culture I grew to love and the friends I made along the way.Ready to explore? Hit that follow button and let’s begin.

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Domitori Taranofu - Just a Playground

Link: https://youtu.be/tU3ucZtTru8?si=wSHt7l88duHw30aN

Minisodes for My Time in Japan will include brief updates, extra context, or other bonuses for the show. This minisode includes an overview of the new Podcast Cover Art and an announcement around episode markings for content that may include faith-related topics.

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Intro: Colorful Cat - Playground Link: https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw?si=Rndj6_JLTh2TtKx7

Background Music One: Domitori Taranofu - Sakura's LifeLink: https://youtu.be/tZXmTc4W_o0?si=BBouPSrpkBHV9pfO

Background Music Two: Domitori Taranofu - Dreams of Japan (Extended Mix)Link: https://youtu.be/RsZRAh19oio?si=KeEch0V_5cB6HsEv

For this episode's Latest Word, we're digging into the linguistics behind the phrase... you guessed it, "caught between a rock and a hard place."

Ty, one of the missionaries I served with in Japan, will be joining us soon but I introduce him in this episode along with some of the lessons I learned while serving with him. We also dive into some more of the cuisine I was introduced to while living in Izumo, and touch on other topics such as missionary fitness, mental health, and the art of the beverage run!

Episode Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJo2fPvxFRAHgQJLu4cn72xaj6quwtyzls0E-b6yH30

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Tracks:

⁠Colorful Cat - Playground

Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/mkPFWv1xWsw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠Colorful Cat - Kon⁠

Watch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/fdFLSIxhHhg⁠