Everyday Japanese Podcast podcast

Everyday Japanese Podcast

Join SayuriSaying for an enriching journey into Japanese culture and language, perfect for intermediate learners and cultural enthusiasts. Dive into a variety of topics, from social norms to personal insights and cultural concepts like '縁(En)'. Enjoy engaging discussions, both in solo narratives and special episodes featuring guest speakers, bringing Japan's essence closer to you. Explore deeper with our transcripts and video podcasts at sayurisaying.com. Subscribe for a unique blend of insightful language learning and cultural experiences with us🐧!

Join SayuriSaying for an enriching journey into Japanese culture and language, perfect for intermediate learners and cultural enthusiasts. Dive into a variety of topics, from social norms to personal insights and cultural concepts like '縁(En)'. Enjoy engaging discussions, both in solo narratives and special episodes featuring guest speakers, bringing Japan's essence closer to you. Explore deeper with our transcripts and video podcasts at sayurisaying.com. Subscribe for a unique blend of insightful language learning and cultural experiences with us🐧!

 

#299

299. 【会話】Unpopular Opinions: Things We Dislike (That Everyone Else Loves) with YUYU | 世間は好きだけど実は苦手なこ...

In this episode, I’m joined by YUYU as we share our “unpopular opinions” about things that... more

08 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:25

08 Dec 2025


#298

298. Before the Detox: My 30-Day Social Media Challenge Begins | SNSを30日間減らしてみる

This episode marks the start of my 30-day social media detox journey. I share the real rea... more

01 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:46

01 Dec 2025


#297

297. "119" vs. "911" : What I Learned from Two Ambulance Rides |日本と外国で救急車に乗った経験

In this episode, I share what happened the two times I rode in an ambulance once in Canada... more

24 Nov 2025

14 MINS

14:54

24 Nov 2025


#296

296. From Door to Desk: Japan’s Commute and Work Culture | 通勤と労働

What’s it like to commute and work in Japan? In this episode, I share real experiences fro... more

17 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:35

17 Nov 2025


#295

295. 50 Questions in 5 Seconds! Think in Japanese With Me | YUYUさんの50の質問に答えてみた

Today, I tried the “50 Questions in 5 Seconds” challenge! 🇯🇵 These are common questions ... more

10 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:15

10 Nov 2025


#294

294. The Kumano Kodo: More Than a Hike | 熊野古道を歩きました

I recently walked the Kumano Kodo, one of Japan’s oldest pilgrimage routes and a UNESCO Wo... more

03 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:19

03 Nov 2025


#293

293. The Ig Nobel Prize: How Japanese Scientists Keep Making the World Smile |イグノーベル賞と日本人研究者

The Ig Nobel Prize celebrates research that’s both hilarious and deeply insightful. For 19... more

27 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:36

27 Oct 2025


#292

292. Feeling Autumn in Japan: Sounds, Flavors, and Traditions | 秋を感じる時

Autumn in Japan is full of charm☺️ Fresh fruits, cozy evenings, colorful leaves, and perfe... more

20 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:42

20 Oct 2025


#291

291. 【会話】Birthdays Around the World: My Talk with YUYU | 誕生日や誕生日会について

I invited YUYU to talk with me about how we celebrate birthdays. He explained Mexican trad... more

13 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:33

13 Oct 2025


#290

290. 【会話】Do You Like to Compete? A Conversation with YUYU | 負けず嫌いですか?

I invited YUYU to talk with me about competition and motivation. He told me stories from h... more

06 Oct 2025

25 MINS

25:39

06 Oct 2025


#289

289. 【会話】Cashless Culture & Money Mindsets: A Conversation with YUYU | 決済方法とお金の話

In this episode, we sit down with YUYU to explore cashless culture and money mindsets in J... more

29 Sep 2025

15 MINS

15:23

29 Sep 2025


#288

288. The Three Coffee Characters I Met in Osaka | 大阪の3人のコーヒー人(キャラ濃いめ)

In this episode, I talk about three unique coffee characters I met in Osaka. First, a “Cof... more

22 Sep 2025

14 MINS

14:59

22 Sep 2025


#287

287. Five Easy Self‑Care Practices | メンタルヘルスケア

In this podcast episode, I talk about “Mental Health Care That Really Worked for Me. I was... more

15 Sep 2025

15 MINS

15:35

15 Sep 2025


#286

286. Soup Curry: Beyond Japan’s Famous Curry Rice | スープカレー

Japan is famous for curry rice, but did you know there’s another kind of curry that goes b... more

08 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:24

08 Sep 2025


#285

285. 【会話】How Do You Express Love? A Casual Conversation with Miku | 5つの愛の言語

Today, I’m joined by Miku for a casual conversation about the “Five Love Languages.” We ta... more

01 Sep 2025

18 MINS

18:19

01 Sep 2025


#284

284. Saver vs. Spender: A Mother–Daughter Story | 母との金銭感覚の違い

While preparing for a trip with my mom, I noticed our 金銭感覚(kin-sen kankaku - our sense of ... more

25 Aug 2025

10 MINS

10:27

25 Aug 2025


#283

283. How Japanese People Solve Workplace Conflicts Without Saying It Directly | 日本の職場トラブル、直接言わずにどうやっ...

In Japan, people often resolve workplace conflicts without saying things directly. This ep... more

18 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:36

18 Aug 2025


#282

282. What Kind of Child Was I? | どんな子供だった?

On a trip back to my parents’ home, I found old photos, purikura, and stories that brought... more

11 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:12

11 Aug 2025


#281

281.【会話】The Meaning Behind Our Japanese Names | 名前の由来

In this episode, Miku from Miku Real Japanese and I talk about the meanings behind our nam... more

04 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:38

04 Aug 2025