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Hita, Kyushu: A Cozy Town Where You Lose Track of Time #338

tiers – 16 min read

日田に行ってきました！I went on a solo trip to Hita, a small town in Oita, Kyushu, surrounded by mountains. I'll share its old streets, a local eel dish called Hita-mabushi, the geta I bought, and why it's a special place for Attack on Titan fans. Where would you go in Hita?

Nov 9, 2026

Climbing Mt. Kaya with Smart Glasses (and Very Little Breath)

paid – 5 min read

I tried my new smart glasses for the first time on Mt. Kaya, the "Fuji of Itoshima" in Fukuoka. Fair warning: this is not a pretty video. No dreamy views, just my eyes on the trail and a lot of heavy breathing. I was just SO out of breath. Come climb with me anyway😇

Nov 4, 2026

Kanreki : What Do You Want to Be Like at 60? A Chat with Shun #337

tiers – 17 min read

どんな60歳になりたい？ I'm back with Shun for part two, and this time we're talking about turning 60. Kanreki (還暦) is a milestone birthday in Japan, and it got us asking a simple question: what do you want to be like at 60?

Nov 2, 2026

Do You Ever Burn Out? f/w Japanese with Shun #336

tiers – 12 min read

燃え尽きたことある？"Do you ever burn out?" Shun from Japanese with Shun posts three videos a week, so I had to ask. His answer surprised me a little.

Oct 26, 2026

Do You Unpack Right Away? My Post-Trip Routine #335

tiers – 19 min read

旅行後のルーティンについて！I just got back from a three-day trip to a mountain town in Japan, so in this episode I'm sharing my post-trip routine. Do you unpack right away, or leave it for tomorrow?

Oct 19, 2026

Honne & Tatemae Quiz: Japanese Phrases That Mean the Opposite #334

tiers – 21 min read

本音と建前クイズ！Ever heard "行けたら行く" (I'll go if I can) and wondered whether your friend is actually showing up? In this episode I quiz Tatsuya, an online Japanese teacher, on honne (true feelings) and tatemae (the polite front) — everyday phrases where the words and the real meaning don't quite match!

Oct 12, 2026

What Is "Oyakoko"? Small Ways to Show Your Parents You Care #333

tiers – 17 min read

親孝行について考えてみました！What does it mean to be a good son or daughter in Japan? In this episode, I talk about Oyakoko (親孝行 — caring for and giving back to your parents), a street in Fukuoka with a surprising name, and three small ways to show our parents we care♡

Oct 5, 2026

Generational Gaps at the Japanese Workplace with もしもしゆうすけ #332

tiers – 15 min read

職場での世代間ギャップと働き方の変化について。Yusuke once saw a young employee walk in late, Starbucks cup in hand, smiling and we ended up talking about what's really shifting in Japan's workplaces. Generational gaps, punctuality, paid leave, power harassment — where is Japan's work culture headed?

Sep 28, 2026

My First Solo Hike in a Year | A Quiet Forest Walk in Fukuoka

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I'm back on a mountain trail for the first time in about a year! Join me on a quiet solo hike through a forest in Fukuoka, with cicadas, autumn insects, and a few surprise spider webs along the way. Relaxed, unscripted Japanese, perfect to listen to while you cook or wash the dishes!

Sep 27, 2026

Japanese YouTube Channels I Actually Watch #331

tiers – 18 min read

私が見ているYoutubeについて話しました🤩If you're learning Japanese, you've probably watched a lot of channels made for learners. But what do Japanese people actually watch? This time I'm just talking about four I watch myself: a book show, a literary critic, a cook, and one small channel about Tokyo.

Sep 21, 2026

How Do Japanese Couples Actually Manage Their Money? #330

tiers – 14 min read

夫婦のお財布事情を聞いてみました🙈 It's not something people here talk about — so I asked. Tatsuya joins me to compare how married couples in Japan handle their finances: the old kozukai-sei (a monthly allowance for the husband), what anbun means, and why some couples end up with three wallets?

Sep 14, 2026

2026年8月の日記

tiers – 4 min read

結構プライベートなどうでもいい日記 ( for gold penguin-san) 。

Sep 9, 2026