So Japanese
By Ryusuke & Jon
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Welcome to So Japanese! Have you ever thought about visiting or living in Japan? Do you love Japanese culture? Then this podcast is for you! Join us, Ryusuke and Matt as we share our experiences and knowledge from a Japanese and foreign perspective. We introduce customs, culture, quirky facts, etiquette and language tips.
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Music by Johnny Ha https://johnnyfromthe.bandcamp.com
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So Japaneseポッドキャストへようこそ！リュウスケとマットが日本について、働き方、旅行、住む際のアドバイスなど、二人の視点から話していきます。世界中の日本に興味のある人たちへ日本での楽しみ方、日本ならではの習慣、文化など、お役に立てる情報を１週間に1回配信しています。
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The Coffee Shop That Raised Me – My Parents' Final Chapter
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Jul 26, 2025 |
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Fewer Cries, More Canes: Japan’s Quiet Shift
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May 01, 2025 |
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Step By Step Of A Japanese Tea Ceremony + Street Level Japanese (Re-lease)
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Bitter Sweet Memory - Matcha Goes Global
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Studio Ghibli's Philosophy vs. AI Technology
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Cherry Blossoms & New Backpacks: April in Japan
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Kenson: Japan’s Favorite Way to Say ‘I Suck’ (Even When You Don’t)
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Spring’s Secret Menu: Discovering Japan’s Wild Veggie Treasures
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Ikigai: The Secret to Waking Up Happy Every Day
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Gacha Gacha: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Hadaka Matsuri: Japan’s Wildest Naked Man Festivals!
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Maneki Neko: The Lucky Cat’s Secret Origins
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Ichigen-san Okotowari: Kyoto’s Mysterious No-First-Timers Rule
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Omotenashi: The Heart of Japanese Hospitality
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Kagami Mochi: More Than Just Fancy Rice Cakes
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Osechi, Soba, and Curry Rice!? – What’s on Japan’s New Year Menu?
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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10 Years to Master Sushi: Tradition or Obstacle?
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Steamy Secrets: Mastering Onsen Etiquette Like a Pro
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Beyond Fans: How "Oshi Katsu" Became a Way of Life
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Nanashi 9 - Comfort Food Chronicles: A Taste of Childhood
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Timeless Japanese Folktales: Momotaro, The Monkey and the Crab, and Hanasaka Jiisan
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Erased Identities: The Untold Story of Japan's Jouhatsu
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Warm Up with Japan’s Favorite Hotpots: Celebrating Nabe Day!
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Hyakki Yagyou: ～A Night of 100 Demons～
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Nanashi :8 - "Souji" Japan's Obsession with Clean
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Autumn Munchies: 10 Japanese Ingredients That Make Fall Delicious!
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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''Zazen" Meditate or get whacked!
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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3 Special Travel Tips from Ryu’s Trip!
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Ryusuke’s Return from Japan: Exploring the Beauty of Gifu and Gero Onsen Bliss!
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Ryu is a going back to Japan! (For 2 weeks!!)
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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EARTHQUAKES- Is Japan due for another BIG one!?
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep4 : 10 Phrases for Dealing with the Summer Heat!
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Kaidan! Tales of the strange and supernatural - a way to keep cool in the summer heat?
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Nanashi 7: "On Time, Every Time" Exploring Japan's Train Punctuality
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Doyou no Ushi no Hi: Why Eel is Eaten on the 'Day of the Ox' in Japan?
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Natsumatsuri aka Japanese summer festivals!
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Pride in Japan + LGBTQ+ rights! - Pt:2
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Pride in Japan + LGBTQ+ rights! Part:1
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Nanashi 6: Top 10 Japanese Summer Foods!
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Ancient sake made with… SPIT!?
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Yuru such a kyarakuta - Japanese mascots!
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Nanashi 5: We loved Shogun!!
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May 30, 2024 |
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Shinto + Japan’s most important shrine
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May 23, 2024 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep3: How to break the ice + ask someone out in Japanese!
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May 16, 2024 |
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Nanashi 4: Why Not Move Back to Japan?
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May 09, 2024 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 2:Top 10 things you hear at a Konbini!
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May 02, 2024 |
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Yakuza Bath Time - sentou and tattoos!
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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How conbini are Conbini?
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep.1: 10 phrases that you want to know before you go to Japan!
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Nanashi 3: Hanami - For the love of sakura (and hate of selfie sticks)
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Unique Spiritual Events Part 1: "Otakiage" Burning Rituals
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Arigato, Toriyama sensei "Dragon Ball Forever"
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Nanashi 2: Bukkake Udon (It’s NOT what you think!)
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Everyone Wants Ramen! Ramen Here vs Ramen in Japan Part2
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Do you Nya-ow about CAT DAY in Japan?
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Everyone Wants Ramen! Ramen Here vs Ramen in Japan Part1
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Ghibli’s Boy and the Heron Break Down! ''SPOILER ALERT''
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Nanashi 1: Hitchhiking, Pon juice, Spirited Away Bathhouse and Japanese cults?
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Raiyu, Rayoo? Leeyoo?? is it an “L” or “R” sound? How do you pronounce Ryu’s name?
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Ghibli Unveiled: The Story Behind the Studio's Name and Its Masterminds
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Retro Japanese Gaming: The 80s & 90s Epoch Part2
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Retro Japanese Gaming: The 80s & 90s Epoch Part1
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 28: How To Make Japanese Friends Abroad(Teaser)
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Christmas in Japan: Lights, KFC, and Childhood Memories
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Unique and Eccentric Subcultures Of Japan Episode #2 Bosozoku (Biker Gangs) + Japanglish! (Re-release)
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 27: False Friends Part 2(Teaser)
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Ryusuke's Guide to Japan: Travel Tips You Need to Know
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Ryusuke Interviews Matt Clement Part2
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 26: Pera Pera Onomatope Part 2 (Teaser)
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Japanese Inventions Part 1
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 25: Abbreviations Part 2 (Teaser)
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Maid Cafés + Street Level Japanese (Re-release)
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Ofuro: Japanese Bathing Culture
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 24: Small Talk (Work) (Teaser)
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Ranking Sushi
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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90's In Japan
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 23: Deciding Which Politeness Level To Use (Teaser)
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 22: Cooking (Teaser)
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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10 Interesting Facts About The Samurai + Street Level Japanese (Re-release)
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Omoroi News #5
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 21: Small Talk Part 3 (Weather) (Teaser)
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Japanese Night Life: Host/Hostess Culture + Japanglish (Re-release)
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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What You Should Buy At Donki
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 20: Homophones (Teaser)
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Ranking Japanese Condiments
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Akiya: Japan’s Abandoned Dwellings
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 19: Helpful Phrases For First Timers Part 2(Teaser)
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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80's In Japan
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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What You Should Know Before Visiting Temples & Shrines in Japan + Japanglish (Re-release)
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep. 18: Helpful Phrases For First Timers Part 1(Teaser)
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Amusement Parks
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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Omoroi News #4
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 17: Food Allergies and Preferences (Teaser)
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Ryusuke Interviews Matt Clement
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Ryusuke goes to Japan
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 16: False Friends (Teaser)
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 15: Greetings and Well Wishes (Teaser)
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 14: Small Talk Part 2 (Countries) (Teaser)
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 13: Small Talk Part 1(Teaser)
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May 29, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 12: Abbreviations (Teaser)
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May 15, 2023 |
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Ryusuke's Japan Travel Tips
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May 04, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 11: Pera Pera Onomatope (Teaser)
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May 01, 2023 |
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Omoroi News #3 (drastic price increase for JR pass, "no entry to foreigners, micro apartments and more!)
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Our Top Japanese Rice Dishes
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 10: Making Plans (Teaser)
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Why The Japanese Need To Travel More
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Hikikomori (Severe Social Withdrawl)
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 9: Filler Words (Teaser)
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Omoroi News #2 (long term visa for same sex couple, dual nationality, a drug dealing takoyaki stand and more)
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Facts About Sakura
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 8: Japanglish(Teaser)
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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The Kaizen Mindset
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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70's In Japan
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Episode 7: Aizuchi (Interjections) (Teaser)
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Regions Of Japan: Okinawa
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Omoroi News #1 (bars in conbinis, legalizing medical cannabis, "saliva terrorism" and more)
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 6: Compliments And Insults (Teaser)
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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What You Should Know Before Going To An Izakaya
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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What You Should Buy At A Japanese Vintage Store
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Ep 5: 10 Most Useful Slang (Teaser)
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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Essential Ingredients: Miso
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese Episode 4: Greetings and Goodbyes
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Karoshi (Death From Overwork) Culture
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Facts About Japanese Tattoos
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Street Level Japanese: Episode 3 - Vocabulary/Phrases About Drinking
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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How The Japanese Celebrate The New Year
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Street Level Japanese: Episode 2 - Words/Phrases About Sex
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Sex Fetishes of Japan Episode #2: Yobai, Tamakeri, Chikanplay And More!
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Japanese Public School Life Part 2
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Japanese Public School Life Part 1
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Street Level Japanese: Episode 1 - Negative Forms
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Regions Of Japan: Shikoku
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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Common Pet Peeves In Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Urban Legends + Japanglish
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Famous Japanese Ghost Stories + Street Level Japanese
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Japanese Ghosts + Pera Pera Onomatope
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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What We Really Think About Japan Part 2 + Street Level Japanese
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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What We Really Think Of Japan Part 1
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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Japan’s Obsession With Italian Food + Street Level Japanese
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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The First Europeans To Arrive In Japan + Omoroi News
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Nabemono + Japanglish
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Strange Laws Of Japan + Japanglish
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Regions Of Japan: Kyushu + Omoroi News
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Autumn In Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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10 Interesting Facts About Sumo Wrestling + Street Level Japanese
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Weird Festivals Of Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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OBento + Street Level Japanese
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Japan's Oldest Religion, Shintoism + Street Level Japanese
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Commonly Used Animal Related Expressions + Omoroi News
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Forbidden History: How Japan Teaches About Its Past Part 2 + Street Level Japanese
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Forbidden History: How Japan Teaches About Its Past Part 1
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Aug 15, 2022 |
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Pets In Japan + Pera Pera Onomatope
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Climbing Mount Fuji + Street Level Japanese
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Instant Noodles + Street Level Japanese
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Drugs In Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Cannabis In Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Music Of Japan + Pera Pera Onomatope
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Step By Step Of A Japanese Tea Ceremony + Street Level Japanese
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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10 Weird Japanese Superstitions + Kore Ka Sore
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Jul 18, 2022 |
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Aspects Of Japan We Wish Other Countries Would Adapt + Kore Ka Sore
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Our Top 10 Unique Japanese Snacks + A New Segment, Pera Pera Onomatope
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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Unique and Eccentric Subcultures Of Japan Episode #4 Chicano and Decora + Japanglish
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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Summer In Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Jul 04, 2022 |
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Aspects Of Japan We Wish Would Change + Japanglish
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Regions Of Japan: Tokai + Street Level Japanese
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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New Travel Requirements + Street Level Japanese
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Answering Listener Questions About Living Abroad Part 2 + Street Level Japanese
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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Answering Listener Questions About Living Abroad Part 1
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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What Has Changed In The Last 5 Years + Japanglish
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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How To Date In Japan + Japanglish
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Our Favourite Untranslatable Words/Phrases + Omoroi News
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Jun 06, 2022 |
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Our Top 10 Sushi Pieces + Street Level Japanese
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Meet Your Hosts: Jon Part 2 + Street Level Japanese
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May 26, 2022 |
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Meet Your Hosts: Jon Part 1
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May 19, 2022 |
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Meet Your Hosts: Ryusuke Part 2 + Street Level Japanese
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May 12, 2022 |
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Meet Your Hosts: Ryusuke Part 1
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May 05, 2022 |
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Regions of Japan: Kansai + Omoroi News
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Tokyo Is The Most Earthquake Prone City In The World + Street Level Japanese
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Golden Week, Japan’s Most Chaotic Time Of The Year + Japanglish
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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10 Interesting Facts About The Samurai + Street Level Japanese
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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Why is Japanese Stationery the best in the world? + Japanglish and Street Level Japanese
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Kimono + Street Level Japanese
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Dashi and Umami: The Foundation of Japanese Cuisine + Street Level Japanese
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Sex Fetishes of Japan Episode #1 Akachan Play and Kinbaku + Street Level Japanese
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Maid Cafés + Street Level Japanese
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Baseball: Japanese vs American + Street Level Japanese
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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What You Should Know Before Visiting Temples & Shrines in Japan + Japanglish
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Top 10 Street Foods of Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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Hanami Season: The Most Beautiful Time to Visit Japan? + Kore ka Sore
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Unique and Eccentric Subcultures Of Japan Episode #3 Lolita and Gothic Lolita + Street Level Japanese
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Family Dynamics of Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Car Culture in Japan! (Drifting, VIP Cars, Kei Cars, and more) + Omoro News & Japanglish!
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Japan's Favourite Form of Gambling: Pachinko + Street Level Japanese!!
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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Fashion In Japan with special guest host Miku + Kore ka Sore
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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Japanese Bakeries + Street Level Japanese + a New Segment called Omoro News
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Unique and Eccentric Subcultures Of Japan Episode #2 Bosozoku (Biker Gangs) + Japanglish!
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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Drinking Culture of Japan ＋Japanglish！
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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Ramen!! + Street Level Japanese
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Japanese Night Life: Host/Hostess Culture + Japanglish
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Japanese Fast Food + Street Level Japanese
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Smoking In Japan + Japanglish
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Valentine's Day and White Day + a New Segment called "Japanglish"
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Dating In Japan + Street Level Japanese
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Unique and Eccentric Subcultures Of Japan Episode #1 (Gyaru & Rockabilly) + Street Level Japanese
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Don't Bring Shame To Yourself, Give Omiyage (Souvenirs) + Street Level Japanese
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Winter in Japan + Street Level Japanese + Another New Segment called Kore ka Sore!! (This or That)
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Internet Cafe Refugees + A Brand New Segment!! (Street Level Japanese)
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Work Culture In Japan
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Onsen and Sento
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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FAMIRESU (Japanese Family Restaurants)
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Jan 03, 2022 |
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JR Pass
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Dec 30, 2021 |
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Izakaya
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Karaoke
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Conbini Rankings
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Dec 20, 2021 |
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Love Hotels
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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KFC For Christmas Dinner: A Japanese Tradition
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Dec 12, 2021 |