Everyday Japanese Podcast
1) 311. Japan's New Bicycle Fines Start April 2026! Are You Ready? | 自転車の交通違反に青切符
Did you know Japan has had bicycle traffic rules for years but almost nobody enforced them? That's changing in April 2026. Police can now issue on-the-spot fines (called 青切符 ao-kippu) for violations l...Show More
2) 310. What Do Japanese People Really Eat for Breakfast? | 朝ごはん、何食べる？
Many people picture grilled fish, miso soup, and rice — but is that really what Japanese people eat every morning? In this cozy, casual episode, I share what breakfast actually looks like in Japan, an...Show More
3) 309. 【会話】"So Peaceful…" What Do You Think While Watching Beautiful Scenery? | 自然と景色
This episode explores the quiet thoughts we have when surrounded by Japan's natural beauty. YUYU shares how viewing landscapes became meditation during difficult times in 2020. I talk about gazing at ...Show More
4) 308. 【会話】If You Could Live Anywhere… Talking About Our Dream Homes | 理想の家
In this episode, YUYU and I chat about our ideal homes. He describes his grandmother's beautiful Japanese house with large windows, tokonoma(床の間）, engawa（縁側）, and a garden designed to show all four se...Show More
5) 307. Why I'm Leaving Osaka: A Love Letter & Goodbye | グッバイ大阪
I fell in love with Osaka! The friendly people, the food, the energy. But after two years, my body and mind are telling me it's time to leave. In this episode, I talk about my 20+ moves throughout my ...Show More
6) 306. After the Detox: What 30 Days Without Social Media Taught Me | SNSを30日間減らしてみた結果
Remember when I said I'd quit social media for 30 days in Episode 298? Well, I did it! Kind of. Honestly, the 15-minute limit didn't really work, I kept adding "just 15 more minutes." 😅And my AI-made...Show More
7) 305.【会話】Coriander, Cleaning, and Nothing Important: A Fun Chat with Miku | 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 talk about little things we’ve been into lately. Like my love for cleaning and her coriander obsession. It’s one of those chats where nothing big happens, but it still feels good to share. ...Show More
8) 304. 【会話】Why Is Making Japanese Friends So Hard? Real Talk with Miku | みくと一緒にお悩み相談に乗ってみました（友情・インフレ）
Why is making Japanese friends so hard? In this episode, we sit down with Miku from Miku Real Japanese for a fun but thoughtful conversation, answering real questions from foreigners living in Japan. ...Show More
9) 303. If You Had a Little Superpower… Which Esper Would You Be? | ちょっとだけエスパー
Have you ever imagined having a small, unusual superpower? In today’s episode, I dive into the world of the Japanese comedy drama Chotto Dake Esper. From reading minds by touch to asking pigeons for f...Show More
10) 302. Kanazawa: Japan’s Hidden Kyoto? | 金沢に行ってきました（２回目）
Join me as I take you on a trip to Kanazawa, a peaceful city often called “a smaller, quieter Kyoto.” In this episode, I share my personal travel tips, from visiting stunning gardens and historic tea ...Show More