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How to Say 'No' at the Cash Register in Japan #140
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レジ前のプレッシャーを減らす方法 | For Introverts, How to reduce anxiety at the cashier. Navigate the common retail challenge in Japan: declining point card offers at the cash register. I share my experiences and practical tips for politely saying 'no', a must-know for travelers and residents alike.
Japanese Etiquette: Perfume and Traffic Rules #139
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日本にいる時に気をつけてほしいこと２選: Learn key etiquette in Japan: managing perfume use in public and obeying traffic signals. Ideal for tourists and residents, this episode helps you navigate Japanese cultural norms.
Experiments with video podcasts #138
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ビデオポッドキャストの実験をしてみました。I've tested New Spotify Features! Join me in a special episode as I experiment with Spotify's new video podcast feature. Discover the benefits of video podcasts for language learning and share your thoughts.
Vlog: Exploring Japan and Embracing Change: My Shizuoka Adventure and Future Plans #137
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最近の出来事とWebsite完成のお知らせ
Join me in this episode as I share my recent experiences in Shizuoka, Japan, known for its tea and Mount Fuji. Discover how this trip and my plans for SNS activities reflect on personal growth and embracing new challenges.
Vlog: Leisurely Bike Trip Shimanamikaido
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しまなみをゆるポタ！Enjoy Laid-Back Japan by Bicycle!
Language Learning with Audiobooks #132
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どんな日本語のオーディオブックを選べばいい？ How to Choose the Best Audiobooks as a Japanese Language Learner. Discover how integrating audiobooks into your daily routine can transform your language learning journey. Tune in to explore the world of audiobooks and their benefits for Japanese learners.
I met Shun in person
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Exclusively for Gold penguin-san! Japanese with Shun のシュンさんと会った時の話
Self-Ordering in Japanese Restaurants #134
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コロナ禍で飲食店での注文の仕方が変化しています。これからもタッチパネルでの注文が増えていくと思います。Explore the shift towards self-ordering systems in Japanese dining. The majority of restaurants still interact with people in 2022. However, there's no doubt that more self-service restaurants will increase in the future. (At least in Japan)
Cautionary Tales from Online Shopping: A Personal Experience #131
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オンラインショッピングの失敗談
Clever tricks... Online Shopping Problems! Dive into a relatable story of an online shopping mishap. Discover the importance of reading the fine print and learn how to avoid similar pitfalls in the digital marketplace.
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