Listen to the podcast Download the podcast Welcome to the Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast — the show where we sit down with cool people doing cool things in Japan. In this episode, I talk with Wes Lang about the recent rise in bear encounters and attacks across Japan: the latest […]
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In this podcast I interview Timothy Reid who tells his inspiring story of making a successful career as a musician and video game sound designer in Japan
In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how! Enjoy!
Download the podcast | Subscribe to the podcast In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Katheryn Gronauer, a Tokyo-based entrepreneur with a fascinating background. She shared incredible insights and stories, including her unique experience growing up in a family that managed sento—traditional Japanese […]
In recent years, Japan has experienced a surge in tourism, with millions flocking to its stunning temples, bustling cities, and serene landscapes. However, this boom has also brought about a significant issue: overtourism. As more travelers visit, overcrowding and a minority of obnoxious tourists has become increasingly problematic, causing frustration and discomfort among the locals […]
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Fun Friday 26: 2023 review with Andy
Listen to the podcast Download the podcast audio here As the sun sets on 2023, I decided to hang out with my good friend Andy and review the past year in Japan. We talked about various topics including the revival of the tourism industry, rising prices and inflation, the kanji of the year and more! […]
Listen to the podcast Download the podcast audio here 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 […]
Hooray! We’ve just uploaded our latest podcast. In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interview my dear friend and long term resident of Japan Matthew Dons. We talked about his experiences doing a homestay when he first came to Japan. We also go into the dos and don’ts of Japanese etiquette and culture. […]
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! Listen to the […]
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Fun Friday 22: 2022 Review
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Alex, Andy and A-Chan sat down and talked about the major events that affected Japan in 2022. Enjoy! Listen to the podcast Download, Get the App, Subscribe, Tell a friend ✓Download: Main Podcast ✓ Get the app: iTunes App | Android App ✓ Subscribe: iTunes | Android […]
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I interviewed my good friend and fellow student of Japanese Peter Manthei. We talked about various topics including the challenges of studying Japanese outside of Japan, Japanese versus American craft beer, useful methods to improve your Japanese as well as some great travel tips. Peter runs a […]
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, I sat down with Ben and A-Chan to talk about random things including green tea, ramen, life in Kyoto and more. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod Download, Get the App, Subscribe, Tell a friend ✓Download: Main Podcast ✓ Get the app: iTunes […]
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Alex and Andy look back on the trends of buzzwords from Japan in 2021. For more Japanese language learning podcasts visit Learn Japanese Pod Download, Get the App, Subscribe, Tell a friend ✓Download: Main Podcast ✓ Get the app: iTunes App | Android App ✓ Subscribe: iTunes […]
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Fun Friday 18: Our Favorite Anime
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast, Ami and I talk about some of our favorite Anime, the latest and most popular releases and some old classics that are famous in Japan but not so well known abroad. We are certainly not Anime experts and we couldn’t properly cover all the major Anime even […]
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Fun Friday 17: Ask us Anything
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast Andy and Alex answer listener questions about life in Japan, its culture and tips on learning Japanese. Listen to the podcast Download the podcast For more podcasts visit our main podcast page here!
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Fun Friday 16: Interview with Andy
In this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I talk to my good friend and long time resident of Japan, Andy. We discussed how Japan has been affected by the Coronavirus and subsequent curfews and travel restrictions. We also make our predictions about how this will permanently change Japan in the future. Listen to the […]
In this episode, I interview Niko from NativShark, a comprehensive Japanese language learning app. In this episode we talked about Niko’s journey to becoming fluent in Japanese, why a lot of Japanese study materials suck and the art of making flash cards and other topics. If you are interested in trying out the NativShark app […]
Listen to the Podcast Download the podcast In this podcast I interview Katheryn Gronauer of Thrive Tokyo. She is a cross cultural coach and trainer helping foreigners to improve their relationships and life in Japan. She is author of Confessions of a Yo-Yo Dieter and an expert in diet and wellness. We had a fascinating […]
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Fun Friday 13: Coronavirus in Japan
This is the Fun Friday edition of Learn Japanese Pod. Fun Friday is where we temporarily put down our Japanese textbooks and talk to cool people doing cool things in Japan. In this episode we talk to Japan veteran and my very good friend Andy. We talk about what life is like in Japan during […]
In this Fun Friday episode of Learn Japanese Pod, I interview Miku Sensei of Miku Real Japanese. Miku Sensei is a prolific creator of fun, educational Japanese language learning videos on Youtube and Instagram. She is an international traveler and linguist who speaks fluent English and Spanish. Through her travels she has discovered her own […]