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Saké This (Japan "News")

Josh Liston, Albury-Wodonga

Take a trip to the silly side of Japan. Join Comedian Josh Liston for guaranteed mispronunciations, and non-guaranteed accurate information. "News", trivia, reviews and travel stories from the Land of the Rising Sun. Want to be part of the show? Email sakethispodcast@gmail.com or DM @sakethispodcast on Instagram to send us your very best travel stories and Japanese tidbits.

comedy improv

All Episodes

01:17

S2E5: Yokosuka official fired for taking overseas...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/10/05

According to the Tokyo Reporter, ‘sick’ Yokosuka official was fired after boss spotted her heading overseas.Source: https://www.tokyoreporter.com/japan-news/sick-yokosuka-official-fired-after-boss-spots-her-heading-overseas/....Want to be part of the show? Email sakethispodcast@gmail.com or DM @sakethispodcast on Instagram to send us your very best travel stories and Japanese tidbits.

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03:10

S2E4: Watching Japan’s Kei Nishikori play at the...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/10/03

The Chant: Ni-SHI-KORI Kei Kei Kei .... Ni-SHI-KORI Kei Kei Kei. It was January 16th 2014 at the Australian Open. It was 41ºC or 106ºF (even hotter at court-level). Myself and brother were watching Japanese tennis legend Kei Nishikori and Serbia's Dušan Lajović slug it out on a side-court, and it was EPIC! And freakin' HOT!Kei Nishikori defeated Dušan Lajović 6-1, 6-1, 7-6(3) at the Australian Open in 2014.

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01:56

S2E3: "Stop dancing and filming at sacred sites" - a...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/10/01

Intro Sing-Along: Sake in hand, this dance-group is cringey .... I hope you all stub your toes, on the bottom of a torii. According to SoraNews24, officials at Kyoto's famous Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine have condemned foreign tourists who think it’s okay to dance and film videos at sacred sites.Source: https://soranews24.com/2026/09/23/famous-kyoto-shrine-has-a-message-for-foreign-tourists-who-think-its-okay-to-dance-at-sacred-sites/....Want to be part of the show? Email sakethispodcast@gmail.com or

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02:08

S2E2: Lost on Mount Fuji? Get ready to pay a new...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/09/29

According to the BBC, Yamanashi prefecture is introducing a fee to deter reckless and poorly prepared climbers during Mount Fuji's off-season. A similar per-5-minute fee is already being issued in nearby Saitama prefecture.The Math: ¥8,000 per-5-mins = ¥2.3 million per day (or $20,500 AUD per day). Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw8r6mvjdvedoFollow @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joshlistoncomedy/

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02:02

S2E1: Yasutomo Ihara (aka The Green Ranger from Super...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/09/28

According to the Times of India, Yasutomo Ihara (aka The Green Ranger from Super Sentai) breaks into 43 homes in Japan - making off with ¥8.2 million. "Ihara used his vast experience as a professional stuntman, acrobat and climber to perform these crimes, and said that after hurting his knee and seeing his stunt career stall, he was desperate for income." Source:

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02:25

20. Hamster Butt Earbuds spark demand in Japan

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/09/07

See the Hamster Butt Earbuds - https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/hamster-butt-earbuds-they-exist/Would you wear earbuds fashioned after a rodent's backside? And would you buy a Hamster Butt Headphones loot box?DM us your Japanese travel stories: @sakethispodcast on Instagram.

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31:20

19. Ninja Certification Exam | Religion of NO |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/09/01

DM us your Japanese travel stories: @sakethispodcast on Instagram. Saké This #19: 01:33 Japanese religion says NO.04:44 Japan's ninja certification exam.07:31 Anime characters come to the eyeball.09:49 Japan plans a backup capital city.14:25 Gaming Disorder on the rise.18:20 Reviewing Tokyo's Michelin star restaurants.21:06 L’Effervescence has a car park.23:20 A fishy review and a guinea pig.25:54 Great Food, but they hung up on me.28:50 Not much fizz.Michelin star restaurant in Japan review:"Food

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16:16

18. Portable Fridges for Humans | Invasive Raccoons...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/08/18

Sake This Episode 18:Human fridges keep people cool in Japan's scorching summer [01:19]Japan grapples with an invasive raccoon population [05:10]Japan sketches faces onto plastic lettuce bags [07:59]Guesstimation Japan: Japanese place names, real or not real

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31:28

17. Deer in a Bank | Yakuza Frequently Flies |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/06/28

Josh and Justin stopped on the way home to put on some sunscreen, cash in some points, and share some of the wildest Japanese news stories they've had on the podcast so far. Strap in (maybe use a keychain).• Deer Opens a Bank Account. [01:00]• A Fraudulent Frequent Flyer. [03:09]• Bizarre Japanese School Rules. [08:14]• Guesstimation Japan: Train Station or Anime? [15:15]• Roasting Reviews: East Rokko Observatory. [21:53]Sources: •

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26:46

16. Lady Breaks Into Home to Slap | Criminals Using...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/06/03

Grab ya longest selfie-stick folks, and check you're wearing enough skin - Josh and Justin are here to share the coldest Japanese news stories ever told.Woman Breaks into Home to Slap Stranger.Criminals Using Crabs and Beetles for Find Burglary Victims.Man Sues Wife for Burning Collectables.Guesstimation Japan: Anime Character Names (Real or Not Real?)— vibe.@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.....Story Links:“There is no mistake, I slapped him" -

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26:57

15. Banning Testicle Cups | Man Steals a Toilet |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/03/27

This week Josh and Justin share the absolute most important Japanese news stories EVER.Banning Testicle Cups.Man Steals a Toilet.Love Doll Demand Surges.Japanese Rules & Customs.Japanese Punk Bands.Guesstimation Japan: True or False? (Japanese Customs and Rules Edition).— vibe.@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.....Story Links:https://soranews24.com/2026/03/07/silicone-testicle-covers-banned-from-japanese-sauna-following-cups-being-left-behind-and-on-shelves/

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37:36

14. A Fuji Rescue (twice) | No Lunch for Tourists |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2026/02/01

This week Josh and Justin share more fun news stories all the way from Japan, including a student needing to be rescued from Mount Fuji (twice), a Soba noodle chain asking tourists to avoid the lunch rush, and an official Tamagotchi Factory opening in Harajuku.Guesstimation Japan: Ryokan or Japanese Drink?Rating Reviews: Harajuku's Harry Potter Shop, and the One Piece Mugiwara Shop.— vibe (or perhaps, lame). @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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23:05

13. Woman Marries AI Bot | Stamina-destroying...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/12/22

This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including a woman named Kano marrying an AI Character she created, customers buying old train station ticket gates for their own homes, and the mighty Stamina-destroying "Paralysis Noodles."Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Game Show - Yes or No?Rating Reviews: (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken Shinjuku West Exit.— vibe.@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.....Story

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30:00

12. Overtourism | Tokyo Coffin Meditation | Funerals...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/11/24

This week Josh and Justin share the most important Japanese news stories, including the possibility of Japan raising their departure taxes to combat overtourism, Tokyo's coffin meditation sessions, and burial ceremonies for toys and dolls. Guesstimation Japan:Japanese Cultural Festivals - Real or Not Real?Rating Reviews:Es Con Field Hokkaido. — vibe.....@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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42:51

11. Pyjamas for Plushies | 2 Hour Smartphone Limits |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/11/09

This week Josh and Justin chat about Pyjamas for Otaku Traveler's Plushies, a Two-Hour Cap on Smartphone Use, and the Laugh Once Per Day Ordinance. Otaku (in Japan) a young person who is obsessed with computers or particular aspects of popular culture to the detriment of their social skills.Guesstimation Japan:What are these Japanese Toys? Rating Reviews:McDonald's Japan.— vibe.....@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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26:05

10. Speech-Jamming | Stealing 700 Pairs of Undies |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/10/13

This week Josh and Justin discuss the invention of a Speech-Jamming device, a thief stealing 700 pairs of women's underwear, and the expansion of Handsome Weeping Boys into manual work. Guesstimation Japan:Japanese Horror Comedies (Real or Not Real?)Rating Reviews:Himeji Castle. — vibe.....@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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31:24

9. Drinking Burial Offerings | Breaking Into Your...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/10/06

This week Josh and Justin discuss an Aussie idiot drinking burial offerings at Mt. Fuji, getting arrested for breaking into your old school to retrieve confiscated items (40 years late), and finding a man under your hotel bed. Plus the guys review the reviews for a (a not-large) 7-11 in Japan. Guesstimation Japan: Japanese Lolly or Beauty Product?Rating Reviews:(a not-large) Japanese 7-11. — vibe.....@joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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33:48

8. Drunk Staff on JR-EAST | Bear Attack Prevention...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/09/28

This week Josh and Justin discuss Drunk Train Staff, Hiring Monsters to Scare Kids, Bear Attack Prevention Apps, and The Meatball of Destiny. Guesstimation Japan:Sumo Nicknames (Real or Fake?).Rating Reviews: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle. — vibe..... @joshlistoncomedy on Instagram.@justinrlittle on Instagram.

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32:05

7. Handling 70 Red Backs | Panties for Your Head |...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/09/21

This week Josh and Justin discuss Osaka's Red Back Spider problem, fashion-forward panties for your head, and a new bathroom policy for Japanese Police. Plus we rate the reviews for Ken Honda's best selling book, Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money. Guesstimation Japan:Japanese Foods (Real or Rude?). Guesstimation Japan: The Translation Game (incl. "gold coins for cats" and "3 years on a stone"). Rating Reviews: Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Piece with Your Money

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23:43

6. Blood-Sauce Burgers | Surrounding Intoxicated...

Saké This (Japan "News") ·

2025/09/10

This week Josh and Justin discuss Vampire Cafés, Blood-Sauce Burgers, Surrounding Intoxicated People with Energy Drinks, and Drunk Japanese Pilots.Guesstimation Japan:Japanese Cars (Real or Nah?)Rating Reviews:Kenroku-en Garden in Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture). —

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