Podcast Episodes

274.【会話後半】From Rock Band to Japanese Content Creator — Rui’s Story

What happens when your dream career no longer fits who you are? Rui opens up about the turning point.

In the second half of our conversation, Rui talks honestly about leaving his band after a difficul…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 weeks 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 5 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months, 4 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 6 months 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 6 months, 1 week 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 6 months, 2 weeks ago