Austin just spent a couple weeks in his hometown near Seattle, WA in the United States. It was the first time for him in three years, and there were some things that shocked him. In this episode, Austin talks about his reverse culture shock he had after getting used to living in Japan for so long. == About Austin and Arthur in Japan==  We’re just two guys who have lived in Japan for a while and want to share our experiences. Every week we get together, open a bottle of sake, and share our experiences living here uncensored.   If you want to get the real deal about being a foreigner in Japan, you’re going to love this. About Arthur: Born in Germany, Grew up in Boston, Schooled in Seattle. Started learning Japanese at 13 and just went with it. Loves Ukiyo-e and traditional Japanese culture.   About Austin: Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest United States. Former Marine, lover of onsen, gyoza, and adventuring into the wilderness. Has lived In Japan since 2017.