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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

Why Is Making Japanese Friends So Hard? Real Talk with Miku #304

tiers – 23 min read

お悩み相談に乗ってみました（友情・インフレ）In this episode, we have a fun and honest chat with Miku, answering real questions from foreigners in Japan. We talk about friendship, cultural differences, and loneliness. Sharing kind, realistic advice while laughing and learning together!

Jan 12, 2026

If You Had a Little Superpower… Which Esper Would You Be? #303

tiers – 12 min read

ちょっとだけエスパー🙌 What if you had just a little bit of superpower? In this episode, I talk about a fun Japanese drama called Chotto Dake Esper and explore quirky abilities like warming things with your hands or talking to animals. Which one would you choose?

Jan 5, 2026

Kanazawa: Japan’s Hidden Kyoto? #302

tiers – 23 min read

金沢に行ってきました！（２回目）Discover Kanazawa✨Japan’s quieter Kyoto. From hidden temples and beautiful sweets to ninja traps and rainy days, this episode covers everything you need to know before visiting this charming city.

Dec 29, 2025

The Tonkatsu Spot Loved by Locals #301

tiers – 11 min read

常連さんがいっぱいのとんかつ屋さんの秘密を探りましょう〜🥰 Discover the charm of a local tonkatsu shop filled with regulars, friendly banter, and heartwarming hospitality. Learn 5 things that make this eatery so special and maybe think about your own favorite place too!

Dec 22, 2025

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

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