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Is 'Oshikatsu' Japan's New Religion? (Modern Faith, Part 1) with YUYU #323
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Do Japanese people actually believe in anything? In part 1 of this series, YUYU and I talk about shrine visits, why morals and religion don't always go together in Japan, and how modern "oshikatsu" (idol worship) might be filling a spiritual gap most of us don't talk about.
Snorkeling, Kayaking & Sea Turtles! A Perfect Day in Miyako-jima 🏝️with Miku
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A day trip to Miyako-jima with Miku! We started with snorkeling in crystal-clear water (and spotted two sea turtles 🐢), then paddled a kayak even a clear one for the best photos all the way to a hidden beach and mangrove forest. So much fun, so much sun!
Umi no Hi: A Taste of Japanese Summer #322
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海の日🌊It's Umi no Hi (Marine Day) here in Japan, and I'm celebrating with everything that makes a Japanese summer feel like summer: umi biraki (the official beach-opening ceremony), nostalgic snacks at umi no ie (beach huts), and a quiet rule about the sea that most Japanese people just know 🌊
Do Japanese People Talk About Politics? (An Honest Conversation) withもしもしゆうすけ#321
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When I was in India, European travelers kept asking me "So what do you think of the new Takaichi administration?" And honestly? I had no idea what to say. Not a language problem. I just never thought about it. Do Japanese people actually talk about politics?
How Rainy Season Taught Me to Slow Down #320
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梅雨と雨の日の過ごし方☔️ Why does 梅雨（つゆ）, Japan's rainy season, literally mean "plum rain"? I dig into the kanji, then share how I'm actually spending it — making two kinds of homemade plum syrup, a quiet walk past hydrangeas, and a trip to the sento to properly do nothing☺️
Sapporo Summer, According to Tatsuya (a Local) #319
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札幌地元民のたつやさんに夏のおすすめを聞いてみました！I'm talking with Tatsuya, a Sapporo local, about what summer in the city is really like. We cover biergarten (ビアガーデン — outdoor beer festivals beloved by locals), Hokkaido food, and where to go if you want to escape the crowds!
Life in Fukuoka: Honest Review #318
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福岡に住んでみた感想です！I moved to Fukuoka not too long ago, and this is my honest take on what it's actually like to live here. The things I love, and the things I wish were a little different.
8 Reasons Fukuoka Won Me Over #317
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福岡に引っ越した理由！I moved from Osaka but why Fukuoka? In this episode, I walk you through the 8 reasons I chose my new home. I'll share exactly what I was looking for in a place to live. Whether you're thinking about moving or not, this one might make you picture your own ideal life🥰
Sweat or Sake: The Two Ways to Make Friends After 30 with YUYU #316
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大人になってからの友達って？についてYUYUさんと話しました☺️I came back from a yoga retreat in India with new friends and a theory. YUYU and I talk about why adults make friends through sweat or sake, and what the Japanese idea of goen (ご縁 — fated connection) has to do with letting go.
I Zigzagged. It Zigzagged Back.
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My guest Moshimoshi Yusuke went camping in the mountains⛰️ He got warned about wild boars, then actually ran into one. He tried the escape advice he'd been given. It did not go as planned. Short, funny, and full of natural Japanese you can actually use!
Perfect Japanese Isn't the Point: What I Learned About Language in India #315
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インドから考える言語と日本文化について🇮🇳🇯🇵 I'm recording this one from Kerala, India a place with four languages in a single state. Something I noticed here connected to a surprising story back in Japan. One involving a friend, a sake bar, and an unexpected language test!
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