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Soup Curry: Beyond Japan’s Famous Curry Rice #286

The Power of Smiles: Cultural Perspectives and Personal Experiences #234

Breaking Barriers: From Formality to Friendship with Miku #230

Looking Back and Saying Thank You! #300

tiers – 16 min read

300回記念✨ This episode celebrates the 300th episode of the Everyday Japanese Podcast. I look back on how I started, which episodes became popular, my favorite topics, and how this podcast changed me. Thank you for listening and learning Japanese with me💖

Dec 15, 2025

Unpopular Opinions: Things We Dislike (That Everyone Else Loves) #299

tiers – 19 min read

みんなが好きだけど、自分は苦手なことってありますか？🤪 I’m joined by guest YUYU to talk about our “unpopular opinions” like not enjoying movies or izakayas! Everyone else seems to love them, but… not us. What’s something you quietly dislike?

Dec 8, 2025

9月から11月の日記

tiers – 1 min read

結構プライベートなどうでもいい日記 ( for gold penguin-san) この日記は書き言葉です。

Dec 4, 2025

Tokyo Hotel Room Talk : Souvenirs from the Imperial Palace |東京出張と皇居で買ったお土産

paid – 7 min read

私的にベストな東京土産を語ります🗼✨ Filmed from my hotel room in Oimachi, this quiet Tokyo vlog is just for you. I share nostalgic memories, a bit of my day, and my favorite Japanese souvenirs from the Imperial Palace grounds!

Dec 4, 2025

Before the Detox: My 30-Day Social Media Challenge Begins #298

tiers – 15 min read

SNSを30日間減らしてみる挑戦です！I’ve decided to quit social media for the next 30 days. In this episode, I explain why, how I plan to do it, and what challenges I expect. This is the beginning of my digital detox tune in before it starts!

Dec 1, 2025

119 vs. 911: What I Learned from Two Ambulance Rides #297

tiers – 21 min read

日本と外国で救急車に乗った経験🚑 I share my experiences riding in ambulances once in Canada and once in Japan. Learn what happened, how each emergency system works, and what it’s really like to call 119 in Japan.

Nov 24, 2025

From Door to Desk: Japan’s Commute and Work Culture | 通勤と労働 #296

tiers – 19 min read

東京で働いていた時の話もしています🗼Ever wondered how people in Japan really get to work? Learn about average commute times, workplace culture, and the everyday routines of Japanese employees from packed trains to lunch breaks!

Nov 17, 2025

50 Questions in 5 Seconds : Think in Japanese With Me #295

tiers – 17 min read

YUYUさんからの挑戦！✨In this episode, I’m trying the 50 Questions in 5 Seconds Challenge! These are common questions Japanese people often ask in everyday conversations. So if you can answer them, your Japanese speaking will improve a lot!

Nov 10, 2025

Autumn Stroll on Mount Hiei 🍁 Kyoto Day Trip Vlog with Miku

tiers – 7 min read

京都の比叡山に行ってきました！Come along with us on a cozy autumn stroll through Mount Hiei in Kyoto! 🍁 We visited the stunning Rurikōin Temple, rode the Eizan Cable Car, explored the Garden Museum Hiei, and of course Ate lots of snacks along the way!

Nov 7, 2025

The Kumano Kodo: More Than a Hike #294

tiers – 16 min read

念願の熊野古道を歩きました👣 In this episode, I talk about walking the ancient Kumano Kodo, a sacred trail in Wakayama, Japan. I share what makes it special, from its deep history and legends to the peaceful feeling of walking through its forests🌳 a journey that felt like more than just a hike.

Nov 3, 2025

Vlog: Ibuki Island - Cats, Art, and Calm Sea Views in Kagawa, Japan

tiers – 13 min read

香川県・伊吹島 We spend a peaceful day exploring a small, beautiful island in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. Known for its いりこ (dried sardines) used in Japanese dashi, this quiet island offers narrow alleys, kind locals, cats wandering the streets, and unique art from the 瀬戸内国際芸術祭 (Setouchi Triennale)

Oct 31, 2025

Walking the Kumano Kodo | Ancient Pilgrimage in Wakayama

paid – 10 min read

念願の✨熊野古道を歩きました🌳 Join me on the Kumano Kodo in Wakayama! Walking the peaceful forest path, meeting locals, and visiting sacred shrines connected to past, present, and future. A journey through nature, culture, and history!

Oct 29, 2025

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