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Hi, I'm Sayuri!
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Every week, I talk about everyday life in Japan — the real, honest kind — at a pace you can follow.
All the audio is free, so please feel free to just press play and listen along!

Not sure where to start?

There are over 300 episodes here, so I picked 5 that I think are a good place to start.
Some are chats with friends, some are just me talking.

1. 職場の世代間ギャップ (11 min)
A young employee walked in late with a Starbucks cup… and we ended up talking about how work in Japan is changing.

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

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?

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2. 親孝行について (13 min)
What does it mean to be a "good son or daughter" in Japan? I share three small things we can do ♡

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

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♡

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3. 友だち作りのお悩み相談 (17 min)
Miku and I answer real questions from people living in Japan, with a lot of laughing along the way.

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

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!

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4. うどん県出身、ラーメンの街に住む (14 min)
I grew up in Kagawa, the "Udon Prefecture," and now I live in Fukuoka, the city of ramen. So which one do locals really eat?

Udon or Ramen? What Fukuoka Locals Actually Eat #325

I grew up in Kagawa,Japan's famous "Udon Prefecture" but now I live in Fukuoka, a city known worldwide for ramen. So I started asking locals: udon or ramen? In this episode, I talk about Fukuoka's deep udon culture, the mysterious noodles and my secret way of ordering at a beloved local chain!

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5. インドで野良犬に追いかけられた話😂 (8 min)
The first time, I totally panicked. The second time, I was the calm one. What changed?

Culture Shock Diary: Chased by Dogs in India (Twice) #314

インドで野良犬に追いかけられちゃった😂Back with another India culture shock — stray dogs. I got chased. Twice. The first time I completely panicked. The second time, somehow I was the calm one. What changed? Listen and find out.

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