Podcast Episodes

284. Saver vs. Spender: A Mother–Daughter Story | 母との金銭感覚の違い

While preparing for a trip with my mom, I noticed our 金銭感覚(kin-sen kankaku - our sense of money) was completely different. I’m a minimalist saver, while she enjoys shopping and new experiences. In th…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

283. How Japanese People Solve Workplace Conflicts Without Saying It Directly | 日本の職場トラブル、直接言わずにどうやって解決するのか？

In Japan, people often resolve workplace conflicts without saying things directly. This episode reveals four common approaches—consulting a third party, keeping distance, gentle communication, and us…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

282. What Kind of Child Was I? | どんな子供だった？

On a trip back to my parents’ home, I found old photos, purikura, and stories that brought my childhood back to life. Was I shy? Adventurous? Maybe a little unexpected? In this lighthearted episode, …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

281.【会話】The Meaning Behind Our Japanese Names | 名前の由来

In this episode, Miku from Miku Real Japanese and I talk about the meanings behind our names—why Miku’s name means “Beautiful Christmas,” and what Sayuri’s “Small Lily” means.

We also explore how name…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

280.【会話】Why Is He Moving? A Real Chat About Life in Japan | シュンの引越しについて

After two years in Osaka, Shun (from Japanese with Shun) has decided to move to Nagoya. In this episode, we chat about what led to his decision, how it feels to leave people behind, and the kind of l…

Published on 3 months ago

279. What I Learned from Traveling with a Friend | 友達と旅行して気づいたこと

Have you ever traveled with a friend for a whole week? I recently went to Okinawa with Miku from “Miku Real Japanese,” and I realized how incredible she is at expressing herself and thinking ahead. I…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

278.【会話】Real-Life Japanese Cafe Chat – Screen Talk with Miku | 映画やドラマについて

Settle into the hum of an Osaka café while Miku from Miku Real Japanese and I draw random question cards that spark memories of the shows and movies we’ve binged this year. Our casual chat unpacks na…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

277. My Jobs | 私の仕事

I wear many hats👒 Content creator, website manager, private tutor, and curriculum designer for a San Francisco ed-tech startup. Come along as I guide you through a typical week: brainstorming podcast…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

276. Disaster-Ready in Japan｜防災グッズって何を揃える？

Learn how to get disaster-ready in Japan: the 3 essential items (water, food, toilet), helpful gear from ¥100 shops, how to check your local shelter, and a weekend challenge!

Buy 9L of water and save…

Published on 4 months ago

275. Travel Priorities: Why Food Comes First in Japan | 日本人の食の優先度

Travel priorities differ worldwide, but in Japan delicious food almost always takes first place. I’ll share why I think food is such a big deal when Japanese people travel—seasonal ingredients, local…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago