Podcast Episodes

273.【会話前半】From Rock Band to Japanese Content Creator — Rui’s Story

What’s it really like to chase your dream in Tokyo’s indie scene? Rui shares his story.

In this episode, I talk with Rui from Okkei Japanese about his twenties—how he quit a steady job, took overnight…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

272. "Zotto!” AI Moments & How to Stay Human | AIの影響でゾッとした話と自分なりの解決策

AI is helpful—but have you ever felt “zotto” (a chill)? I talk about 3 major fears people have about AI, including privacy, job loss, and deepfakes. Then I share my own moment of unease when I realiz…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

271. Why is Japan so Clean? | なぜ日本はこんなにきれいなの？

Why are Japan’s streets so clean—even though there are almost no public trash cans? Many visitors are surprised by this mystery. In this episode, we take a deeper look at why Japan is considered one …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

270. Can’t Sleep? Try My Sleepy Japanese Podcast 😴 | 眠くなる話をします

In this episode, I’d like to share something a little different — a preview of my new side project,

うとうと time – Sleepy Japanese Podcast 🌙

This project was inspired by one of my students who said:

“I hav…

Published on 3 months ago

269.【会話後半】First Impressions in Japanese: From Polite to Casual with YUYU | 初対面の会話

Meeting someone new can feel nerve-racking, so I invite fellow creator YUYU to share real-life tips for making a great first impression in Japan. We compare polite vs. casual speech, balance listenin…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

268. 【会話前半】First Impressions in Japanese: From Polite to Casual with YUYU | 初対面の会話

Meeting someone new can feel nerve-racking, so I invite fellow creator YUYU to share real-life tips for making a great first impression in Japan. We compare polite vs. casual speech, balance listenin…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

267. Sneaker Season: Kicks & Culture | スニーカー

From Nike’s historic link to Japan all the way to today’s thick-soled fashion craze, explore sneaker trends with me in slow, clear Japanese. We compare running, trail, and street pairs; decode words …

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

266.【生活音あり】Washing Dishes in a Tiny Japanese Kitchen | 皿洗いしながらひとりごと

In this special solo episode, I take you into my tiny Japanese kitchen for a dishwashing session filled with relaxed, unscripted talk about batch cooking, kitchen tools, rice storage, and everyday ro…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

265. Let's Talk Tea: Discovering the Joy of Japanese & Black Tea お茶について話しましょう！

I’ve recently fallen in love with tea! In this episode, I talk about why I bought a new kettle (again)😅, how water temperature can totally change a tea’s flavor, and my favorite find—a tea sampler wi…

Published on 4 months ago

264.【会話後半】Casual Japanese with Shun: Health & Fitness Talk!

Shun is back for a casual Japanese chat! This time, we’re talking about health—gym routines, diet, sleep, and motivation. Shun shares his workout habits, thoughts on supplements, and even his eating …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago