Episode 4: Tokyo Godfathers (Japan)

07/25/23 • 38 min

It's a colorful challenge, but Mark and Bob are just the two-dimensional, cartoonish guys to tackle this episode's first animated film Tokyo Godfathers. Mark goes deep, but Bob -- he's here for the anime pillows, electric eels, and Kentucky Fried Chicken. All that's missing is Pokemon and Hello Kitty! Yes, Mark is still injured, but the boys manage a tour of the Pacific Rim and the lively and eclectic country of Japan. We stumble our way through a touching story, original characters, fun customs, and Tatsuro Yamashita's popular song "Christmas Eve" (with English words too!) So, let's take a pause to bask in the holiday rays from the Land of the Rising Sun!
Our Movie:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388473/
4F Test: F estive = (It's a Christmas movie); Feel = (It'll give you the feels); Future = (Going to watch the sequels); Fan = (A recommendation with caution)

Where to watch it:

Tubi TV (https://tubitv.com); Vudu (https://www.vudu.com); Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/games?hl=en_US&gl=US); iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com); Amazon Instant Video (https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Video/b?ie=UTF8&node=2858778011)

Manga:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga

Anime Pillow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDrsUHAyE_Y

Tokyo

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html

Transgender Issues

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/28/americans-complex-views-on-gender-identity-and-transgender-issues/

AIDS

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids/

Three Kings

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/three-kings-magi-epiphany

How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Japanese:

https://www.japanesepod101.com/blog/2017/12/14/how-to-say-merry-christmas-in-japanese/

Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas in Japan

https://www.cnn.com/travel/a

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388473/
4F Test: F estive = (It's a Christmas movie); Feel = (It'll give you the feels); Future = (Going to watch the sequels); Fan = (A recommendation with caution)

Where to watch it:

Manga:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga

Anime Pillow:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDrsUHAyE_Y

Tokyo

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/index.html

Transgender Issues

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/06/28/americans-complex-views-on-gender-identity-and-transgender-issues/

AIDS

https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/about-hiv-and-aids/what-are-hiv-and-aids/

Three Kings

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/three-kings-magi-epiphany

How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Japanese:

https://www.japanesepod101.com/blog/2017/12/14/how-to-say-merry-christmas-in-japanese/

Kentucky Fried Chicken for Christmas in Japan

https://www.cnn.com/travel/a

Facebook Page:
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4F Flair Shop (Festive Fans Merchandise)
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Previous Episode

Episode 3: Rare Exports (Finland)

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This time the boys are off to the unofficial home of Santa Claus -- Finland -- and boy, what a Santa! He's not exactly your jolly old fat man. Take that Coca-Cola! Bob and Mark venture into that unique festive niche, the holiday horror film, and discuss the film Rare Exports. They also discover one of the hidden secrets of Finland (at least for them) -- Finnish heavy metal music! Plus, the awesome holiday tune "Tulkoon Joulu". They really enjoy all the goat imagery and customs, and they can't wait to go begging for alcohol from their neighbors. We will be starting a GoFundMe page for their bail. Sit back and enjoy a Christmas experience above the Arctic Circle.
Our Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1401143/
4F Test: F estive = (Bob says no; Mark disagrees); Feel = (despite the split, it still has the feels); Future = (Will watch again); Fan = (Yes for festive action and adventure)

Where to watch it:

fuboTV - https://www.fubo.tv

Peacock - https://www.peacocktv.com

Tubi TV - https://tubitv.com

Pluto TV - https://pluto.tv

Mark’s injury from Pickleball:

https://usapickleball.org/what-is-pickleball/

The Finnish Secret to Happiness

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/01/world/europe/finland-happiness-optimism.html#:~:text=Finland%20has%20been%20ranked%20the,earth%20for%20six%20consecutive%20years.

Rovaniemi, Finland: “Santa’s Official North Pole residence”

https://lapland.nordicvisitor.com/travel-guide/attractions/santa-claus-village/#:~:text=Located%20in%20the%20Arctic%20Circle,see%20Santa%20and%20his%20elves.

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