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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 6 MIN

😂 Trouble at the Driver's License Center in Japan

from Ohazassu Podcast · host John

In this episode of Ohazassu, I share a story from my early days in Japan that still makes me laugh.What should have been a simple driver’s license conversion from Australia turned into a confusing experience at the testing center. The eye test was completely different from what I was used to, and without realizing it, I answered in a way that made things awkward fast. That led to a long and slightly tense exchange with an officer who thought I didn’t understand Japanese, when really I just didn’t understand the test. Looking back, it’s one of those moments that reminds me how small cultural differences can trip you up, and how easy it is to misread a situation when you’re somewhere new. I also share a useful Japanese phrase at the end: shiryoku kensa (視力検査), which means “eye test.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.

In this episode of Ohazassu, I share a story from my early days in Japan that still makes me laugh.What should have been a simple driver’s license conversion from Australia turned into a confusing experience at the testing center. The eye test was completely different from what I was used to, and without realizing it, I answered in a way that made things awkward fast. That led to a long and slightly tense exchange with an officer who thought I didn’t understand Japanese, when really I just didn’t understand the test. Looking back, it’s one of those moments that reminds me how small cultural differences can trip you up, and how easy it is to misread a situation when you’re somewhere new. I also share a useful Japanese phrase at the end: shiryoku kensa (視力検査), which means “eye test.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.

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