Episodes
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Kitchens
We have some unusual items.
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Video Games
Japan is the home of Nintendo and PlayStation.
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Sushi and Sashimi
Sushi is not the same as sashimi.
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Japanese noodles
Buckwheat and white wheat noodles.
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Samurai
The Japanese Knights.
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Christmas
It's a big event of the party season.
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Japanese Vodka
It's Japanese vodka.
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Kimono
It's the traditional ethnic dress.
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Japanese Pancake and Octopus Balls
A favorite dish in Osaka
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Revolving Sushi
It's a self-service, fast-food sushi.
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Manzai
It's a comedy performed by a duo.
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Japanese Flower Arrangement
It's a trditional way of arranging cut flowers.
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The Tea Ceremony
It's a ritual with a long history.
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Geisha
They are performers of the traditional arts.
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Kabuki
It's a colorful, dynamic theater.
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Ukiyoe Woodblock Prints
It influenced the Impressionists.
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Haiku
It's the world's shortest form of poetry.
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Tokyo/Edo
Edo was the center of power of the samurai.
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Japanese Tableware
You can lift your dishes when you eat.
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Viewing the Moon
We enjoy the beautiful full moon of September.
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Ancestor Remembrance Festival
It is said that the souls of our ancestors return.
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Dialects
The Japanese language has many dialects.
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Osaka
Osaka people are funny and creative.
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Kyoto
An old capital of Japan.
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Sukiyaki
It's a beef hot pot.
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Miso Soup
It's comfort food for the Japanese.
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Shrines and Temples
There are two different religions.
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Summer and Winter Gift-Giving
It's a way of showing appreciation to others.
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Anime
It's a part of Japanese art.
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Otaku
Many of them hang out in Akihabara.
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Population
Our birthrate is going down and our society is aging.
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Trains
Tokyo has a very busy train network.
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IC passenger cards
Most passengers carry them.
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Landscape and size
The country has over 7,000 islands.
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Vending Machines
You can buy anything, anytime, anywhere.
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Konbini
It's a part of the Japanese life.
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Traditional Japanese Inns
Enjoy the traditional architecture and accommodation style.
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Manga
Manga can be both entertaining and educational
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Ramen Noodle Soup
It's different from soba or udon.
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Ramen Noodle Soup
It's different from soba or udon.
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Japanese Baths
A family shares the same bath water.
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Japanese Gardens
They simulate nature.
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Viewing the Cherry Blossoms
It's a fun spring event.
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Funerals
It's held over two days.
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Marriage
Many couples get married for love.
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Welfare
We are worried about the future of the welfare system.
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Doll Festival
We wish for health and happiness for girls.
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Shinkansen
It's one of the world's fastest trains.
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Hot Springs
It's a traditional Japanese spas.
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Valentine and White Day
It's an important event for women in love.
About this show
This podcast is to show my progress of English pronunciation by sharing Japanese culture and customs.
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