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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

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

The Negi Pile-Up: When "Free" Becomes a Gray Area With もしもしゆうすけ #328

tiers – 11 min read

無料トッピングってどこまでいいの?😳 It started with a mountain of negi (green onions) Piled onto a bowl of udon! Yusuke and I get into free toppings, unwritten rules, and whether common sense is quietly fading from everyday life in Japan.

Aug 31, 2026

Is Saving Money a Hobby or a Lifestyle?

paid – 6 min read

節約は趣味・生き方？😳 We get real: the fear of spending, purchases we still regret, and the time I haggled a shop owner into submission in an Indian market. My guest? He's never quite picked up that skill😜

Aug 27, 2026

Is AI Becoming Our New God? (Modern Faith, Part 2) with YUYU #324

tiers – 16 min read

In part 2 of this series, YUYU asks me a question that stuck with me: is AI becoming our new god? We talk about relying on ChatGPT for advice, why that can be a little dangerous, and how much of our own thinking we're quietly outsourcing to AI these days.

Aug 3, 2026

Is 'Oshikatsu' Japan's New Religion? (Modern Faith, Part 1) with YUYU #323

tiers – 12 min read

Do Japanese people actually believe in anything? In part 1 of this series, YUYU and I talk about shrine visits, why morals and religion don't always go together in Japan, and how modern "oshikatsu" (idol worship) might be filling a spiritual gap most of us don't talk about.

Jul 27, 2026

Do Japanese People Talk About Politics? (An Honest Conversation) withもしもしゆうすけ#321

tiers – 12 min read

When I was in India, European travelers kept asking me "So what do you think of the new Takaichi administration?" And honestly? I had no idea what to say. Not a language problem. I just never thought about it. Do Japanese people actually talk about politics?

Jul 13, 2026

Sapporo Summer, According to Tatsuya (a Local) #319

tiers – 21 min read

札幌地元民のたつやさんに夏のおすすめを聞いてみました！I'm talking with Tatsuya, a Sapporo local, about what summer in the city is really like. We cover biergarten (ビアガーデン — outdoor beer festivals beloved by locals), Hokkaido food, and where to go if you want to escape the crowds!

Jun 29, 2026

I Zigzagged. It Zigzagged Back.

paid – 4 min read

My guest Moshimoshi Yusuke went camping in the mountains⛰️ He got warned about wild boars, then actually ran into one. He tried the escape advice he'd been given. It did not go as planned. Short, funny, and full of natural Japanese you can actually use!

Jun 4, 2026

If You Could Live Anywhere… Talking About Our Dream Homes #308

tiers – 16 min read

YUYUさんと理想の家について話しました。If you could live anywhere, where would it be? YUYU and I share our dream homes 🏠from his grandmother's Japanese house with seasonal gardens and engawa to my lakeside vision with a big bathtub. What's your ideal home?

Feb 9, 2026

Coriander, Cleaning, and Nothing Important: A Fun Chat with Miku #305

tiers – 14 min read

インターネットで共有するまでもないけどハマっていること😂 Miku and I chat about our harmless obsessions like adding coriander to salads and getting into cleaning. Just a fun, casual talk about things too small to share… but too fun not to!

Jan 19, 2026

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