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Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio

Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio

By Tokyo Kawaii Club

Oh, hi! My name is Michael Donahoe. I recently moved to Japan to start my own business, Tokyo Kawaii Club. And now I’m starting my own podcast, Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio. Every other week, join me and my friend Manae Nishiyama as we discuss the Tokyo Disney parks, review a random Disney show, and give travel tips. Then, stay tuned AFTER the Disney discussion for a bonus Japan-centric episode where I talk about what it’s like to live in Japan (spoiler alert: it’s rad!).
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Episode 13: Soaring: Fantastic Flight Review

Tokyo Kawaii Club RadioAug 14, 2019

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Eps 31: Top 5 Things We Miss About Tokyo Disney
Apr 21, 202001:04:18
Eps 30: Fantasmic! Tokyo DisneySea Show Review

Eps 30: Fantasmic! Tokyo DisneySea Show Review

Oh, hi! 👋🏼Welcome to the 30th episode of Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio. Wait... Did I say 30th? Lemme check... Hold on a sec... Checking... Checking... Checking... What was I checking again? Oh yeah! This episode number. Duh! Hold on... This... Episode... Number is... WOW! IT REALLY IS 30! We've sure done a lot of these, huh? I'm pretty sure we have. Definitely more than 1. That's for sure. How many? Oh, oh – I know! I'll check the episode number again. Hold on...
Just kidding! I don't need to check the number again; I didn't forget. OK, I did (don't judge!). But the point remains: We've done a lot! And in this episode we're reviewing a show that recently ended after a LONG run: Fantasmic! at Tokyo DisneySea.
In addition to the show review we give an update about park closures (spoiler alert: they're still closed) and drop a new store discount code, so don't miss that.
We also talk about our best April Fool's jokes as well. If you want to see those (and the Fantasmic! show), visit our blog:
tokyokawaiiclub.com/blogs/tokyo-kawaii-club-radio
If you wanna stay up-to-date with the podcast, here's how:
- Follow us on Instagram
- Me: @tokyokawaiiclub
- Manae: @nmanae
- Rate/subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts)
- Support us on Patreon to get early access as well as bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/tokyokawaiiclub
- Visit our blog for podcasts updates: tokyokawaiiclub.com/blogs/tokyo-kawaii-club-radio
- Send us feedback to podcast@tokyokawaiiclub.com
See y'all in a couple of weeks!
Remember: Never give up, never stop dreaming! OK, bye. 👋🏼
Apr 08, 202054:26
Eps 29: Tokyo Disneyland Deep Dive: Westernland
Mar 24, 202001:16:48
Eps 28: Star Wars Cafe Tokyo Review
Mar 11, 202001:16:48
Eps 27: Very Minnie Remix Disneyland Parade Review
Feb 26, 202053:55
Eps 26: Pixar Playtime Pals DisneySea Show Review
Feb 14, 202057:17
Eps 25: It's Very Minnie Tokyo Disneyland Show Review
Jan 29, 202057:25
Eps 24: The Best (and Worst!) of Tokyo Disney 2019
Jan 15, 202001:10:21
Eps 23: Tokyo Disneyland Deep Dive: Adventure Land
Jan 01, 202001:07:34
Eps 22: Hello, New York! Tokyo DisneySea Show Review
Dec 18, 201947:53
Eps 21: Tokyo DisneySea Show Review: It's Christmas Time!
Dec 04, 201901:01:43
Eps 20: Tokyo Disneyland Disney Christmas Stories Parade Review
Nov 20, 201950:44
Eps 19: Top 6 Tokyo Disney Thrill Rides
Nov 06, 201958:38
Eps 18: Tokyo Disneyland Deep Dive: World Bazaar
Oct 23, 201901:07:40
Eps 17: One Man's Dream 2 Tokyo Disneyland Show Review
Oct 09, 201901:03:17
Eps 16: Festival of Mystique DisneySea Halloween Show Review
Sep 24, 201954:58
Episode 15: Japan 2 Year Anniversary Q&A

Episode 15: Japan 2 Year Anniversary Q&A

Oh, hi! 👋🏼We're back with episode 15 of Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio! Well, some of us are back. Manae was unable to record for this episode, so, instead, my guest was, uh, me. Just kidding! It was me AND you! Because I asked y'all for some questions, and y'all gave me some (aww, you guys!). That's right, to celebrate my upcoming 2 year anniversary living here in Japan, I'm doing a special Q&A episode answering the questions y'all asked me on social media. The questions cover all sorts of topics, but mostly the ones you'd expect: Tokyo Disney and living in Japan. It was a lot of fun to answer your questions, so I hope y'all dig it!  That's it! As always, if you wanna stay up-to-date with the podcast, here's how:  - Follow us on Instagram  - Me: @tokyokawaiiclub - Manae: @nmanae - Rate/subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts)  - Support us on Patreon to get early access as well as bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/tokyokawaiiclub - Visit our blog for podcasts updates: https://tokyokawaiiclub.com/blogs/tokyo-kawaii-club-radio - Send us feedback to podcast@tokyokawaiiclub.com See y'all in a couple of weeks!  Remember: Never give up, never stop dreaming! OK, bye. 👋🏼
Sep 11, 201901:02:22
Episode 14: Song of Mirage DisneySea Show Review
Aug 28, 201901:08:51
Episode 13: Soaring: Fantastic Flight Review
Aug 14, 201956:54
Episode 12: Let's Party Gras Show Review
Jul 31, 201953:31
Episode 11: Donald's Oh! Summer Banzai! Show Review
Jul 17, 201942:41
Episode 10: Classic Gummi Bears Cartoon Review
Jul 03, 201950:15
Episode 9: Tip Top Easter Show Review
Jun 19, 201953:40
Episode 8: Avengers End Game Review
Jun 05, 201957:49
Episode 7: Captain EO Review
May 23, 201943:58
(MEGA) Episode 6: Retro Toyko Disneyland Review + Bonus Japan Episode
May 08, 201902:00:16
Episode 5: The Three Caballeros Review
Apr 24, 201959:13
(MEGA) Episode 4: DuckTales Reboot Review + Bonus Japan Episode

(MEGA) Episode 4: DuckTales Reboot Review + Bonus Japan Episode

Would you look at that? We're at Episode 4 of Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio. Not only that, but it's also the second MEGA episode. That means immediately after the Disney discussion, there's a special BONUS Nihon Nerd episode. And this one's special, indeed, because I interview the woman directly influenced my decision to move to Japan back in 2017: Elizabeth Mueller.
But before we get to Elizabeth, Manae and I revisit DuckTales yet again. But unlike last week, we're not reviewing the old-school cartoon. Oh, no! Instead, we fast forward to recent reboot of series and review first episode of that.
Then, after the Disney episode ends, I yap it up with my friend and fellow Japan expat Elizabeth. In addition to being a simply rad human being, Elizabeth also started her own business here in Japan. And after doing so, wrote an AMAZING blog article detailing exactly how she did it. You can read that blog here (highly recommended):
behere.asia/making-it-in-japan. In fact, it's this very blog that inspired me to move here to Japan and start Tokyo Kawaii Club. So if you've ordered anything from here, you can thank Elizabeth for making it happen! In addition to talking about her blog, we talk about why she decided to make Japan her new home, along with a bunch of other things. Totally worth checking out!
If you wanna stay up-to-date with the podcast, here's how:
- Follow us on Instagram
- Me: @tokyokawaiiclub
- Manae: @nmanae
- Rate/subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts)
- Support us on Patreon to get early access as well as bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/tokyokawaiiclub
- Visit our blog for podcasts updates: tokyokawaiiclub.com/blogs/tokyo-kawaii-club-radio
- Send us feedback to podcast@tokyokawaiiclub.com
See y'all next week!
Remember: Never give up, never stop dreaming! OK, bye. 👋🏼
Apr 17, 201902:18:08
Episode 3: DuckTales (1987) Review (Oooh!)
Apr 10, 201901:02:01
(MEGA) Episode 2: Rescue Rangers Review + Bonus Japan Episode

(MEGA) Episode 2: Rescue Rangers Review + Bonus Japan Episode

Oh, hi! 👋🏼Welcome to the second episode of Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio. This one is special. Not because we managed to actually record 2 (you mean this podcast is still going? Amazing!). No, it's special because this is the first MEGA EPISODE.
Yep, that means you're not only going to get a regular Disney-themed episode, but you're ALSO going to get a BONUS Japan-themed Nihon Nerd episode immediately after the Disney blabber. And I kick off my first Nihon Nerd bonus episode with my friend who's SOLELY responsible for me coming to Japan in the first place, Mark MacDonald. Hmm... I guess that means he's also responsible if my business tanks and I end up living in a Shibuya gutter begging for change. No pressure, Mark!
But before we get to Mark, my co-host Manae and I review one of my favorite Disney cartoons of the late '80's, early '90's: Chip 'N Dale's Rescue Rangers. Now apparently we reviewed the first episode (Piratsy Under The Seas), but we're not really sure. Although Manae has NEVER seen Rescue Rangers, so it's all new to her anyways.
That's it! Hope you enjoy the Disney episode. And remember to stick around for the Nihon Nerd episode immediately afterwards for my interview with Mark.
If you wanna stay up-to-date with the podcast, here's how:
- Follow us on Instagram
- Me: @tokyokawaiiclub
- Manae: @nmanae
- Mark: @markmacd
- Rate/subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts)
- Support us on Patreon to get early access as well as bonus episodes:
www.patreon.com/tokyokawaiiclub
- Send us feedback to podcast@tokyokawaiiclub.com
See y'all next week!
Remember: Never give up, never stop dreaming! OK, bye. 👋🏼
Apr 03, 201902:29:12
Episode 1: Meet Manae!
Mar 27, 201959:56
Episode 0: Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio Introduction

Episode 0: Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio Introduction

Oh, hi! My name is Michael Donahoe. I recently moved to Japan to start my own business, Tokyo Kawaii Club. And now I’m starting my own podcast, Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio. In this episode-before-the-first-episode, I explain what Tokyo Kawaii Club Radio is all about.
Basic gist: Each week, myself and my friend Manae Nishiyama discuss the Tokyo Disney parks, review a random Disney show, and give tips for first-time travelers. Then, every other week AFTER the Disney discussion, you'll hear a bonus Japan-centric episode where I’ll interview fellow expats and other Japanese residents about what it’s like to live in Japan (spoiler alert: it’s awesome!). Thanks for listening!
Mar 09, 201925:46