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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)

180 posts

What motivates you to learn Japanese?

tiers – 8 min read

言語学習は続ける事が大切です。What is the best way to learn a new language? Is it possible to learn one without being motivated? What motivates you to learn a new language? In this video, I will share my own experience of learning a new language and what motivates me to do so.

Feb 18, 2022

What’s it like to go to a hospital/clinic in Japan?

tiers – 10 min read

日本で病院に行ってきました。Speaking from my recent experience! I'll answer questions like what it was like to go to the clinic, what was the cost. I will also talk about my personal experience in terms of the language barrier which may be an issue for non-Japanese speakers.

Jan 28, 2022

Trip to Japan with Tattoos

tiers – 7 min read

タトゥーがある？Tattoos still matter in Japan? In this video, I'm going to talk about how it has changed over the years. I'll also tell you about how tattoos are perceived today and how this may change in the future.

Jan 22, 2022