Podcast Episodes

294. The Kumano Kodo: More Than a Hike | 熊野古道を歩きました

I recently walked the Kumano Kodo, one of Japan’s oldest pilgrimage routes and a UNESCO World Heritage site. In this episode, I share stories about its history, the three sacred Kumano shrines, and t…

Published on 8 hours ago

293. The Ig Nobel Prize: How Japanese Scientists Keep Making the World Smile |イグノーベル賞と日本人研究者

The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates research that’s both hilarious and deeply insightful. For 19 consecutive years, Japanese scientists have captured the world’s attention with inventive studies like paint…

Published on 1 week ago

292. Feeling Autumn in Japan: Sounds, Flavors, and Traditions | 秋を感じる時

Autumn in Japan is full of charm☺️ Fresh fruits, cozy evenings, colorful leaves, and perfect weather for hiking. In this episode, I talk about the moments that make me feel, “Ah, autumn has come.” Yo…

Published on 2 weeks ago

291. 【会話】Birthdays Around the World: My Talk with YUYU | 誕生日や誕生日会について

I invited YUYU to talk with me about how we celebrate birthdays. He explained Mexican traditions where the birthday person brings cake to share, and how parties are almost a must. I shared my own rec…

Published on 3 weeks ago

290. 【会話】Do You Like to Compete? A Conversation with YUYU | 負けず嫌いですか？

I invited YUYU to talk with me about competition and motivation. He told me stories from his childhood, playing baseball, and why he finally quit swimming. As a coach, he realized that sports can be …

Published on 4 weeks ago

289. 【会話】Cashless Culture & Money Mindsets: A Conversation with YUYU | 決済方法とお金の話

In this episode, we sit down with YUYU to explore cashless culture and money mindsets in Japan and Mexico. From credit vs. debit cards to QR code payments, we discuss how people pay in daily life and…

Published on 1 month ago

288. The Three Coffee Characters I Met in Osaka | 大阪の3人のコーヒー人（キャラ濃いめ）

In this episode, I talk about three unique coffee characters I met in Osaka. First, a “Coffee Doctor” who keeps detailed “bean records” for customers, just like a clinic. Second, a lively “Osaka Mom”…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

287. Five Easy Self‑Care Practices | メンタルヘルスケア

In this podcast episode, I talk about “Mental Health Care That Really Worked for Me. I wasn’t feeling great...

Japan’s humid summer kept me inside, inactive, and moody. So I tried five simple routines…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

286. Soup Curry: Beyond Japan’s Famous Curry Rice | スープカレー

Japan is famous for curry rice, but did you know there’s another kind of curry that goes beyond it? In this episode, explore “Soup Curry,” a Sapporo-born dish with hearty vegetables, customizable top…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

285. 【会話】How Do You Express Love? A Casual Conversation with Miku | 5つの愛の言語

Today, I’m joined by Miku for a casual conversation about the “Five Love Languages.”

We talk about how each of us expresses and feels love differently—through words, quality time, gifts, acts of serv…

Published on 2 months ago