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Michael Markey (based in Toyama Prefecture) and 34-year-old
Matthew Savas (based in Boston, though he previously lived in Ishikawa Prefecture and Yokohama). The two Americans examine all things quick-service on their podcast, “Conbini Boys.”
1. How did you first end up in Japan?
Savas: I originally went as part of a study abroad program in college, and after I graduated I went back through the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.
Markey: I came on JET too, about 13 years ago, so right out of college. JET is where we met; we were both in Ishikawa.
2. What was your first meeting like?