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Join SayuriSaying for weekly insights into Japanese culture and language, perfect for intermediate learners and cultural enthusiasts. Enjoy solo episodes and guest features covering everything from social norms to deep cultural concepts. Silver Penguin members and above get access to video podcasts with subtitles and easy-to-copy transcripts (with or without furigana)

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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

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

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

The Ig Nobel Prize: How Japanese Scientists Keep Making the World Smile #293

tiers – 13 min read

毎年の楽しみ！イグノーベル賞 🏆 The Ig Nobel Prize honors discoveries that make people laugh and think! For 19 years in a row, Japanese scientists have amazed the world with creative and funny research, from zebra-striped cows to wasabi fire alarms and kissing to relieve allergies.

Oct 27, 2025

Feeling Autumn in Japan: Sounds, Flavors, and Traditions #292

tiers – 16 min read

私が秋を感じる瞬間について🍂☺️In this episode, I share how I feel the arrival of autumn in Japan.From the sound of crickets to delicious seasonal fruits like pears and grapes, and the beauty of red leaves. Learn natural Japanese expressions about the season and explore how Japanese people enjoy autumn.

Oct 20, 2025

Birthdays Around the World: My Talk with YUYU #291

tiers – 14 min read

誕生日や誕生日会について！日本とメキシコの違いについても語っています🧁 I talk with YUYU about birthdays. He shares how parties in Mexico are often a must, while I share my quieter birthdays alone or traveling. We discuss traditions, family memories, and how birthdays can be a time to celebrate, reflect, or simply give thanks.

Oct 13, 2025

Do You Like to Compete? A Conversation with YUYU #290

tiers – 25 min read

負けず嫌いですか？🔥 In this episode, I talk with YUYU about being competitive. He shares childhood memories, sports stories, and why he quit swimming. I ask about his strong drive to win, and we explore different ways people find motivation not only through rivalry but also through curiosity!

Oct 6, 2025

Cashless Culture & Money Mindsets: A Conversation with YUYU #289

tiers – 16 min read

YUYUさんと決済方法やお金の考え方について話しました。Explore how people in Japan and Mexico pay for things. Cash, debit, credit, or QR codes and discover different cultural mindsets about money. In this fun chat with YUYU, we dive into daily life, payment habits, and even family influences on financial values!

Sep 29, 2025

The Three Coffee Characters I Met in Osaka #288

tiers – 19 min read

大阪のおもろいコーヒー人について☕️Join me as I share stories of three unforgettable coffee people I met in Osaka: a “Coffee Doctor” who treats beans like patients, a warm-hearted “Osaka Mom” shop clerk, and a generous “Coffee Sage” in a quiet neighborhood. Discover Japan’s coffee culture beyond the cafe!

Sep 22, 2025