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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Tonami Tulip Fair, Japanese Library Cards, Meeting Students & Bike Race Prep
Rambling Ramsbothams
04/27/23 • 50 min
This past week we went to the Tonami Tulip Fair in Toyama Prefecture, one of the biggest Tulip Festivals in Japan! There were 3 million tulips of 300 different varieties, and we also got to enjoy some new (to us) cycling routes in that prefecture.
Also in this episode we talk about getting a library card, Zeb getting to meet the new First Year students, starting the drivers license process (International Drivers Licenses only last one year), and preparations for another cycling road race weekend.
Want to know more about seeing the tulips in Toyama? https://fair.tulipfair.or.jp/en/
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/
Thousands of New Japanese Islands Discovered, Konkatsu Marriage Parties, and Dancing Cats
Rambling Ramsbothams
02/22/23 • 23 min
Did you know that Japan discovered 7,000 new islands this week? What's the person to vending machine ratio here? When did the first Japanese cyclist participate in a Grand Tour? How was Pocari Sweat invented? Why is there a train station famous for dancing cats?
This week we're doing something a bit different with a "fun facts" format, where we share some interesting things about Japan with each other! Have a fun fact about Japan that you'd like to share? Let us know!
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/
Sapporo Snow Festival Trip Pt. 2! Plus Valentines Day in Japan
Rambling Ramsbothams
02/15/23 • 70 min
We're talking about the Snow Festival in today's part 2 episode about our trip to Sapporo. Which snow sculpture won "best in show"? What did we eat in Hokkaido? What's Noguchi's Play Mountain?
Plus, we talk about how you celebrate Valentine's Day in Japan (who gives chocolate, and why?), and Zeb gets to ride his bike with some new friends.
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/
Kanazawa Day! Leaf Peeping at Kenrokuen and Lantern Festival at the Castle
Rambling Ramsbothams
11/17/22 • 41 min
This past Saturday was unseasonably warm - the perfect weather to enjoy the Kenroku-en Garden and Kanazawa Castle! While Zeb went on his favorite ride route yet, Annie took her mamachari into town to admire the fall leaves in the famous garden. We met up for ramen dinner and walked around the castle for the beautiful lights festival and lantern event! Also...what are paper pants?
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/
Part 2: How Did Annie Get To Japan?
Rambling Ramsbothams
08/11/22 • 47 min
Part 2! It's our first weekend in together in Japan! In this episode, Annie talks about final packing, the process of entering Japan after the flight from the United States, and what she and Zeb have been up to so far. Hear about ramen, Yamato luggage shipping, cicadas, art installations, and vintage markets. There's a lot to do in Shinjuku for the Tokyo weekend before heading up to the new apartment in Uchinada!
Listen to Part 1 to hear how Zeb arrived in Japan the week before, and what his JET Programme Orientation was like.
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/
Contact From My JET Programme Predecessor
Rambling Ramsbothams
06/28/22 • 27 min
Unlike the classic film from 1997, this signal came from our planet. Zeb's JET ALT predecessor reached out to him with a nice and informative email! In this episode we'll dive into that email and discuss some of the implications of this not so extraterrestrial contact.
We've also decided we're enjoying podcasting and we're doing our best to improve the quality. We hope that you'll bear with us as we continue to make some tweaks here and there. Thanks!
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/
Moving Out, Cat Bus Bread, and Most Expensive Grapes in the World
Rambling Ramsbothams
07/30/24 • 48 min
Today we officially moved out of our apartment in Uchinada! We’ll talk about the moving process, what we did with all our furniture, and how moving is different in Japan vs. the US. We also talk about all-you-can-eat buffet differences, sweet beans, bread shaped like Totoro’s cat bus, and what we’re doing now that we don’t have an apartment. Plus, did you know that the most expensive grapes in the world are from 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/
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/
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How many episodes does Rambling Ramsbothams have?
Rambling Ramsbothams currently has 119 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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