Ramen Shop Sparks Backlash with 20-Minute Eating Rule!

In this episode of the Abroad in Japan podcast, Chris and Pete discuss a range of topics, starting with their experiences with negative YouTube comments and moving on to Chris's WD-40 chair-fixing adventure and his switch to Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) due to the high sugar content in Pocari Sweat. They share a listener's story about a bad uni (sea urchin) experience in Japan, which leads to a discussion about other Japanese foods they dislike, such as natto, bee larvae, and shiokara. The conversation shifts to a Jiro ramen shop enforcing a 20-minute eating limit, which caused a stir online. Finally, they answer listener questions about the safety of eating raw eggs in Japan, navigating Shinjuku Station, and the impact of inflation on food prices for tourists.