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In this lesson we’ll discuss how to deal with a cold which is pretty common during the winter months in Japan. We’ll look at how to describe symptoms and remedies for recovery.

The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 52 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page

In Japan, the tradition of “大掃除” (Ōsōji), meaning “big cleaning,” takes place at the end of the year. This cultural practice involves a thorough cleaning of homes, workplaces, and public spaces to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with a fresh start. Families engage in deep cleaning, decluttering, and organizing […]

The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 51 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon page

As the sun sets on 2023, I recently hung out with my good friend Andy on the Fun Friday edition of the podcast to review the highs and lows of the past year in Japan. Enjoy!

It’s been a while but in this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I met up with my good friend and Japan enthusiast, Peter of Beards Brewery. He’s just completed an epic two-month journey across Japan and in this episode I caught up with him to get a debriefing on his trip. We chatted about […]

Learn how to refuse things in Japanese with different levels of politeness. Tips and phrases shared for politely declining offers and dealing with persistent questioners. Personal stories and strategies for refusing salespeople and interview requests. Premium podcast available for more direct and casual refusals.

The podcast discusses the announcement of a new premium membership area that provides additional podcast content and benefits for listeners

In this podcast, Matthew Dons, a long-term resident of Japan, shares his experiences of doing a homestay, gives dos and don'ts of Japanese etiquette, discusses chopstick taboos, the importance of respect and punctuality, and the impact of fluency on presentations. They also talk about giving talks on random topics, escalator behavior, and Matthew's online presence and involvement in the tech community in Tokyo.

If you are interested in visiting Kyoto then this podcast is for you. In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interview my long suffering brother Ben about his work as a tourguide in Kyoto. We talk about what to visit, when to come, etiquette for tourists, food, history and more! For more Japan […]