Bobby Judges Pokemon Championships In Japan And Cultural Insights

In Ep. 579, Bobby, Julian and I discuss Bobby's Japan trip where he helped judge at the Pokemon World Championships, and noticed the cultural differences, exclusive merch and more! Chapter Marks: 0:00:14 A Different Episode with Guest Co-hosts 0:08:41 Bobby's Japan Trip: Experiencing the Pokemon Fever in Tokyo 0:11:27 Pokemon Event in Japan: Next-Level Madness 0:14:29 The Overwhelming Presence of Duffy and His Friends 0:19:59 Yu-Gi-Oh! Players: A Different Breed 0:28:20 Popular decks: Lost Box, Arceus, Palkia, Mew V 0:32:41 CGC signature series on Pokemon championship decks 0:35:50 Cultural differences: lack of trash cans in Japan 0:40:05 Japan's Advanced Infrastructure 0:45:52 Noises on Phones and the Mobile Gaming Market 0:50:07 Exploring stores that sell reused and new anime merchandise. 0:53:10 Managing money, currency exchange, and credit card fees. 0:57:15 Getting overwhelmed by the abundance of merchandise in Akihabara. 1:03:26 Trying Local Food: Holes in Walls and Ramen Bowls 1:07:10 Julian's Unique Eating Habits 1:07:53 Julian's Impressive Noodle Digestion 1:16:23 Thrilling Rides and Disney Magic at Tokyo Disneyland 1:24:09 Exciting Adventures at the Gold Saucer 1:27:45 Skytree: A Towering Monument with Breathtaking Views 1:33:14 Akihabara: The Aggressive Maids and Made Cafes 1:37:15 Parting Thoughts on Japan Trip and Contact Information 1:41:51 Bobby's Observations: Things Julian and I would buy if there 1:42:35 Super Sentai: The Mecca of Power Rangers Merchandise 1:44:58 Cultural Differences: Bowing in Japan FOLLOW/SUPPORT CO-HOST BOBBY & JULIAN:@kagezero21 (Julian's X)@LazyGamingGuys (LGG's X)LazyGamingGuys' Channel (YouTube) @Qbanslim (Bobby's X) As always, we appreciate your constructive Feedback, Suggestions, and Questions. You can also leave us an audio question or comment on SpeakPipe. Thank you for the continued love and support! Enjoy the show. Daniel Podcast Awards 2019 || Games & Hobbies (Winner) Podcast Awards 2017 - 2018, 2020 - 2022 || Games & Hobbies (Nominated) Official Site FOLLOW US: - X | @ReasonsImBroke and @TRIBPod - Instagram- Pinterest - Facebook - Tumblr - Discord Lounge - YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE:Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / iHeartRadio / TuneIn / Overcast SUPPORT THE POD: Getting $1's worth of entertainment and information each month? Support us on Patreon or visit our TeePublic storefront! SPREAD THE WORD: If you're enjoying the show, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Each one helps new Brokettes discover the podcast. Donate to Hero Initiative to help comic creators in need. CREDITS: Opening/Closing Jingles - Alex Scott Show Logo By - Opanaldiova