Rambling Ramsbothams
Zeb & Annie Ramsbotham
Ever wondered what it's like living as a foreigner in Japan? We're Annie & Zeb Ramsbotham, and while our Japan journey might be rambling, we hope this podcast isn't! Join us as we move from the United States to Ishikawa Prefecture, work in the JET Programme, explore Japan by bike, and navigate our new home. We're looking forward to having you along for the adventure. If you're enjoying the podcast we'd appreciate you subscribing and reviewing it on your preferred podcast platform! And as always if you've got any questions or comments get in touch at [email protected]
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Pocket Money, Persimmons, & Horumonyaki
Rambling Ramsbothams
10/17/23 • 54 min
It's persimmon season and we're discussing different kinds of the fruit (both Shibu-gaki and Ama-gaki), as well as where the first sweet persimmon tree came from in Japan. We're also talking about husbands getting monthly pocket money, and what "horumonyaki" is on the Yakiniku restaurant menu.
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Japan's Ice Cream Capital, Gunma JBCF Cycling Race, and Spirited Away Bath House
Rambling Ramsbothams
06/13/23 • 52 min
This week we went back to Gunma Prefecture for another one of Zeb's JBCF road cycling races! We talk about how the racing went, and also the hotel we stayed in at Shima Onsen. We visited Sekizenkan, a Taisho Era bath house that is one of Japan's oldest, with a red bridge that is rumored to have inspired the bath house bridge in Miyazaki's Spirited Away.
Back in the Kanazawa area, we've been sampling some of the many ice creams available in the so called "Japanese Ice Cream Capital", and trying to stay cool during the rapidly approaching summer months.
Luckily we were able to "stay cool" during a language class placement test, and will be talking about our upcoming Japanese language lessons too!
More info about JBCF road races: https://jbcfroad.jp/
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Business Card Etiquette, International Shipping, & Bikepacking Trip
Rambling Ramsbothams
05/14/24 • 47 min
This week Annie gets to visit an Elementary School and practice proper business card etiquette for introductions. Zeb is preparing for his biggest cycling race of the year this weekend, the Ontake Hill Climb, and Annie went on her first bikepacking trip in Toyama Prefecture. We also navigate the international shipping process for packages, and share the things we learned to do next time.
How’s the camping and biking on the Amaharashi Coast? Is mid-May the best time to visit Japan? And what do you call a litter box in Japanese?
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Unique Izakaya Food, College Entrance Exams, and Zeb on the School Website
Rambling Ramsbothams
01/18/23 • 53 min
This week we were served some foods we've never tried before while at an Izakaya with friends, but not all of them were dishes we'd choose to eat again... We also talk about the nationwide University entrance exams which happened this week, and the very friendly feature of Zeb on the front page of his high school's website.
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Futomaki Sushi Cooking Class, Italian Dinner, and International Paper Sizes
Rambling Ramsbothams
12/14/22 • 47 min
This week, we attend a futomaki (maki sushi roll) cooking class, enjoy a huge wine pour, learn about international standard paper sizes, see a Kamoshika (serow deer) on a scenic bike ride, and start getting used to winter weather here in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
90 Days in Japan - Is It Still What We Hoped?
Rambling Ramsbothams
10/25/22 • 45 min
This time last year, Zeb had submitted his application for the JET Programme and we began to anxiously await the results. Fast forward to today, where we've been lucky enough to have lived in Japan for 90 days already!
Is Uchinada what we had hoped for? How's Japanese language study going? Did we just have rose-colored glasses thinking about Kanazawa from our honeymoon? What are our favorite parts about our new daily routines?
Join us on this podcast as we review the "4 Stage of Culture Shock" and recap life abroad in Japan so far!
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Our First Week in Uchinada, Japan: Beaches, Bikes, & Buying Furniture
Rambling Ramsbothams
08/14/22 • 42 min
What have we been up to during our first week living in Uchinada? Join us as we talk about our new apartment, shopping for furniture (and curtains!) at Nitori, and visiting the Sea of Japan for the first time. We also get to buy (and register!?) our new mamachari bikes. There's a Dino Park, a forest promenade trail, and a bakery just outside our apartment - what more could you want?
Also, follow us at @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram if you want to see the current cardboard box recording studio we have set up in our apartment :)
We're just starting to get settled here in Ishikawa Prefecture, and there's lots more exploring to do! Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Shimanami Kaido and End of the School Year
Rambling Ramsbothams
04/02/24 • 47 min
This week we’re talking about one of Japan’s most famous cycling routes (the Shimanami Kaido), soy sauce that spends three years in an open fermentation, and what the end of the school year is like here. It’s Spring Break in Japan, and the cherry blossoms are just starting to bloom!
More about the...
Shimanami Kaido: https://shimanami-cycle.or.jp/cycling/en-02.html
Tobishima Kaido: https://setouchicycling-tobishima.jp/
Yumeshima Kaido: https://cycling-ehime.com/en/routes/the_yumeshima_kaido/
Okamoto Soy Sauce: https://okamoto-shoyu.com/
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Riding the New Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension From Kanazawa to Tsuruga
Rambling Ramsbothams
03/26/24 • 46 min
The Hokuriku Shinkansen Line was extended for the first time since 2015, and we got seats on the very first train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga, the new end of the line!
Why did we wake up at 4am? How was the train journey? What did we do in Tsuruga? We’ll talk about all that this week!
Links to articles about Tsuruga that we mention:
Why Tsuruga? https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15200878
Impact of the Line: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15201001
Anime statues in Tsuruga: https://ourstarblazers.com/vault/371/
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
Weekend in Tokyo, Rickshaw Ride, Coffee Festival and Museums - Field Trip Episode!
Rambling Ramsbothams
05/30/24 • 41 min
This week Annie's cousin visited Japan and we spent a weekend in Tokyo together! We recorded some throughout our trip, and have more of a "field trip style" episode this week. Join us as we visit the stairs from the "Your Name" anime movie, see a college friend's hometown, ride in a rickshaw, go thrift shopping, enjoy a few museums around Tokyo, and see the Tokyo Coffee Festival.
Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.
Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/
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How many episodes does Rambling Ramsbothams have?
Rambling Ramsbothams currently has 120 episodes available.
What topics does Rambling Ramsbothams cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Japan, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Japanese and Travel.
What is the most popular episode on Rambling Ramsbothams?
The episode title 'Hello From The Park - 500km Ride Plans, JET Program Successor, and Moss Village' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rambling Ramsbothams?
The average episode length on Rambling Ramsbothams is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rambling Ramsbothams released?
Episodes of Rambling Ramsbothams are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Rambling Ramsbothams?
The first episode of Rambling Ramsbothams was released on Jun 22, 2022.
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