• #146 - What's Hiding Behind Everyday Japanese Words?
    Mar 10 2025

    Dive into the intriguing realm of Japanese abbreviations and sayings. From common phrases like "sayonara" meaning goodbye and "konnichiwa" meaning hello to playful language tricks, we’ll explore the unique spot of Japanology. This will help us unveil the hidden tales behind daily Japanese vocabulary.

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    46 mins
  • #145 - The Future of Japanese Idols: What's Next in 2025?
    Feb 17 2025

    It's time for an update on Japanese idols and how the industry is shaping since we last spoke about is many moons ago to what we are now seeing among it's fans. Whether you're a long-time fan of AKB48, Arashi, or other popular idol groups, or just curious about the Japanese music scene, join us as we take a closer look at the evolving landscape of Japanese idols and what the future holds.

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    46 mins
  • #144 - Unveiling Enmusubi: Japan's Ultimate Secret for Finding Love!
    Feb 10 2025

    What is enmusubi? It means 'matchmaking' and we are going to explain what it's all about and how you can go about 'forming connections', the Japanese way...

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    31 mins
  • #143 - Unlocking the Secrets to Mastering Jiro-kei Ramen!
    Feb 3 2025

    It's time to look at the legend, the lore and the lingo of the infamous food cult that would make Man vs Food proud. We check out the very unique and somewhat controversial type of raman: Jiro-kei and uncover the techniques and etiquette to elevate your ramen game. So, grab your chopsticks and let's dive in!

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    28 mins
  • #142 - Discover Japan's CHUBU Hidden Gems!
    Jan 27 2025

    Inbetween Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka is the Chubu region of Japan and we're gonna tell you why you should plan your next Japan trip to this region! From ancient temples to breathtaking landscapes, join us on a journey to discover the hidden gems of this captivating region.

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    32 mins
  • #141 - Japanese Slang to the Masses? feat Risa Light
    Jan 20 2025

    We got the chance to have a chat with the passionate enthusiast of Japanese Pop Culture and unique Japanese language tutor, Risa Light! We find out more about her latest project, "Risa's Nihongo", which offers Japanese slang to the world on social media.

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    27 mins
  • #140 - Bringing Japaneses Pop Culture to the West feat Risa Light
    Jan 13 2025

    We got the chance to have a chat with the passionate enthusiast of Japanese Pop Culture and unique Japanese language tutor, Risa Light! We find out how she ended up in Los Angeles and her humble beginnings of bringing Japanese culture to the West.

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    30 mins
  • #139 - Dining Like a LOCAL in Japan's High-End Restaurants
    Jan 6 2025

    We uncover the etiquette of dining like a local in Japan's finest restaurants-from specialist sushi bars to Michelin-starred restaurants. Get ready to unlock doors on how to dine at high-end restaurants in Japan and discover all about its rich gastronomic culture.

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    34 mins