Advanced Japanese Podcast with SAYAS
This podcast covers a wide range of topics including Japanese culture, language, social issues, and mental health, all spoken in advanced Japanese. It is designed for intermediate to advanced learners, with transcripts featuring furigana and English translations available via Patreon. The host, SAYAS, also offers private lessons and free Japanese cheatsheets on her website.
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日本に戻りたい？４年間日本から離れて起きた変化
I left Japan four years ago and have been living in Spain ever since. In this episode, I revisit the reasons why I left Japan and compare how I felt back then with how I feel now. Are those reasons still keeping me from going back? Have I changed my mind? Has Japan changed?Related video: https://youtu.be/4PYv3t8x6ZwSAYAS course: https://www.sayasjapanese.com/weekly-writing-course/📚Download transcr
「勉強しているのに上達しない」３つの本当の理由
Is your Japanese not improving even though you're studying consistently? Feeling stuck and not sure why? In this episode, I share three lessons I've learned from my own language learning journey that can help you make faster progress.Download MOU WASURENAI (Free 30-Page PDF) and keep it by your side throughout your Japanese study!https://learn.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheetHii SAYAS Communit
「人付き合い (Socialization) が苦手」の本当の理由
Are you good at socializing? Do you ever get scared of meeting new people? In this episode, I shared my own journey of understanding why I get scared of socializing and discovering my own strategies for enjoying social events without stress.Book a trial lesson with Miyu Sensei today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/miyu-sensei/Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.📚Download transcr
パニック症ー「もう普通に戻れないのかも」と思った日
Have you even experienced panic attacks? Do you know what having Panic Disorder means? In this episode, I shared what I learnt about panic attacks and Panic Disorder and my own experience with them.https://www.sayasjapanese.com/rena-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJa
もっと本を読もう！― SNSにはできないこととは？
Have you been reading books lately? Is reading books actually important? In this episode, I explore the relationship between books, social media, and the perspectives they shape.Related: https://youtu.be/dsymPJZKztsShio Sensei's link: https://www.sayasjapanese.com/shio-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by j
自分と向き合う一人旅のすすめ with Artist & Solo-Traveler, Yuki
Does fear of uncertainty or worrying about what others think of you keep you from doing what you really want to do? In this episode, I talk with Japanese artist and solo traveler Yuki about anxiety, fear, loneliness, and the mindset that allows her to embrace uncertainty and live authentically.Yuki's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yu__1231/?hl=en📚Download transcript with/without Furigana
住むなら奈良、大阪、京都？
Native Nara teacher, Saki Sensei, explained stereotypes, complex and reality of Kansai people and recommended some cities to visit or live.Book a trial lesson with Saki Sensei today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/saki-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒D
死刑に「賛成」する日本人
Did you know that Japan still use death penalty actively? In this episode, I explained how it works, the opinions from supporters and opponents and what Japanese people think of it.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet &quo
戦争の思い出、今の日本への不安 【祖母インタビュー第二弾】
I interviewed my grandma about surviving WWII and life in post-war Japan. She also talks about what she recently learned regarding Japan’s attacks on other countries, and shares her concerns about current Japanese politics.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Dow
「孤独だなぁ」と感じるとき
When was the last time you felt "I'm lonely..."? In this episode, I shared my stories around loneliness, including what I've been wondering about marriage.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WA
日本とアメリカの関係：友達？依存？| 歴史・政治
Book a trial lesson with Satchi Sensei! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/satchi-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩🏫Take online private less
「仕事好き」でもいいの？
related video: https://youtu.be/OGUtJIRq3WM📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/less
日本語を覚えるコツ｜語彙、文法、漢字＆敬語
Group Courses with Tomoko Sensei are now open for registration! Spots are limited and filling up quickly. Don’t miss the chance to study Japanese with a professional teacher at an affordable price!https://www.sayasjapanese.com/group-course-2026-spring/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon
Doomscrollingを３か月やめた方法と結果
I FINALLY could pass 3-month no doomscrolling challenge! In this episode, I share how I did it and what actually changed in my life.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com
日本にフェミニズムってある？｜簡単＆おもしろい歴史と議論
History sounds difficult? No worries! In this episode, I introduce some interesting facts about Japanese feminism and its history.Recommended books:『フェミニズムがひらいた道』上野千鶴子 ... Easy history of Japanese feminism『世界一やさしいフェミニズム入門 早わかり200年史』山口真由 ... Easy history of World's feminism📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joini
初中級日本語から抜け出せない、モチベーションがなくなってきている人の３つの戦略
If your Japanese isn’t improving like it used to, this episode is for you. I break down why the intermediate stage feels frustrating and share 3 powerful strategies to finally overcome the plateau.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese
今日明日を生きられない猫たちのために ｜ 保護猫カフェ『ねこかつ』さんでインタビュー取材！
Have you ever heard of a “Rescue Cat Café”? In Japan, many organizations work on these unique projects to save as many cats as possible and give them safe and happy lives. In this video, I visited and interviewed one of them: NEKOKATSU.Learn more about 保護猫カフェねこかつ https://www.cafe-nekokatsu.com/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode o
誰でもわかる選挙解説｜日本の１１政党・注目議論・物価高・少子高齢化・外国人政策
Japan will have an election soon. In this episode, we go over the 11 main political parties, the key debates, and the issues people are talking about, explained simply for beginners.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet &qu
日本語教師二人のゆっくりした会話｜日本の地方での生活＆雪国あるある（日本語/英語字幕/ふりがなPDF）
In this episode, I invited one of SAYAS popular teachers, Mayu Sensei. We talked about her life in rural area of Japan, where it's cold and snows, comparing her and my life in Tokyo and other middle size cities. It's slower and easier chat than my normal episodes:)💚Book a trial with Mayu Sensei: https://www.sayasjapanese.com/mayu-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to re
【ゲスト：祖母】１９００年代日本に女性として生きるということ ― 「女は家事が好きだから」と言われた時代 | Advanced Japanese Podcast
I finally got to make an episode with my grandma a.k.a the coolest big mama!!📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩🏫Take online private lessons at https://ww
日本語学校経営者として１年目の現実 | 失敗、悩み、そして感謝 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #53
I launched SAYAS Japanese School in March 2025 without any experience running a business. It was full of challenges, but I managed to get through my first year thanks to the amazing support from people in so many directions, including all of you.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/S
【元消防士が解説】地震・津波について日本に行く前に知っておくべきこと | Advanced Japanese Podcast #52
Just a few weeks ago, a big earthquake and some Tsunami happened in Japan. In this episode, we have a former firefighter as a guest and discussed what to prepare and what we can do when they happen during your stay in Japan.Website & Apps you can use to get informationDuring earthquakes, NHK World switches to emergency mode and provides continuous English coverage. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkw
[Guest] アジア人としてスペインに住むことについて、スペイン在住日本語クリエイターと語った！ | Advanced Japanese Podcast #51
In this episode, I talked with my friend / a Japanese creator living in Spain, Ayano from Ayano's Japanese Learning Hub.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.c
【解説】安倍元首相銃撃、旧統一教会、被告の家族歴史｜背景を全てわかりやすく説明 (N2-3 Japanese Podcast ep.50)
２０２２年に、安倍元首相は演説中に殺害されました。今回のエピソードでは、どのように、なぜ殺害されたのか、被告の人生や家族歴、旧統一教会について説明しました。Mentioned Video about PM Takaichihttps://youtu.be/GSwVQjN9Sdw?si=Hc7KAlqQsgTZTtpk参考文献https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASS9L2F91S9LUTIL00NM.htmlhttps://gendainoriron.jp/vol.32/feature/nakamasa.phphttps://www.nippon.com/ja/in-depth/d00845/https://www.mbs.jp/news/feature/kansai/article/2025/10/108660.shtmlhttps://www.bs-asahi
セラピーを受けていた理由と最近やめた理由 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #49
Why I Was Taking Therapy and Why I Stoppeddes: Have you taken therapy? How was that? In this episode, I talked about what's CBT, how it worked me, if we need therapy or not, and more thoughts.Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Tomoko Sensei and book a trial lesson with her today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/tomoko-sensei📚Download transcript with/wi
日焼け派？「美白」派？―肌の色をめぐる価値観 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #48
Do you like to get tanned or prefer not? In this episode, I talked about different values and beauty standards around skin color.Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Aya Sensei and book a trial lesson with her today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/aya-sensei📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episod
26歳になった！これまでの人生、年をとるのが楽しみな理由 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #47
Entering the last half of my 20s, I reflected my life so far, talked about what I've learned and explained why I'm so excited to age.Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Haruka Sensei and book a trial lesson with her today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/haruka-sensei📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translatio
子育てと制度と日本社会、現役ママと語る | Advanced Japanese Podcast #46
What does it really mean to be a mother in Japan today? In this episode, I invited one of SAYAS popular teachers, Yumiko Sensei who shared their experiences raising children — not just personal struggles, but the systemic issues of weak government support, gender bias, rigid workplaces, and flaws in the education system.Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Yu
Shopping and overconsumption | Advanced Japanese Podcast #45
Do you buy stuffs because you absolutely need it? Over this summer, I tried not to buy new stuffs. I talked about the struggle and result in this episode.Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Ritsuko Sensei and book a trial lesson with her today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/ritsuko-sensei📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and Engli
約束とキャンセル | Advanced Japanese Podcast #44
Do you get upset when your friend often cancel plans? Or are you the one who usually cancel plans? In this episode, I opened up about my struggles I have living in Spain around plans, friends, canceling or respect.Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Enty Sensei and book a trial lesson with her today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/enty-sensei📚Download transcript
"Social Media 依存から抜け出した話 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #43
It took me half a year to make this episode because I wanted to do it after getting out of phone addiction... but here I am finally, sharing my experience of distancing myself from social medias gently!Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my Podcast.Know more about Enty Sensei and book a trial lesson with her today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/enty-sensei📚Download transcript with/without
SAYAS Onayami Radio #7 | Japanese students don't want to hang out with me?
お悩み原文Constantin さんI am the only international student in my lab (I am doing a PhD in Japan) and the other Japanese students never talk to me. I arrived a few months ago and they were supposed to introduce me to the city and the Japanese life, help me with administrative documents but they never did. I proposed them to do little activities on the we or just talk with me during breaks, but they alwa
"What I Eat in a Week"で、日本の食べ物言葉を学ぼう！ | Advanced Japanese Podcast #42
Have you ever get super lost in the restaurant in Japan looking at the tons of unfamiliar food name?? In this episode, I introduced my meals throughout a week while using many food related vocabularies!📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese chea
"Stay positive"はダサい？ー私の毎日が楽になる考え方 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #41
In this episode, I introduced my small habits and mindset that keep giving me micro happiness everyday. If you need to feel better, this is the episode you should listen to now!Video courses are 30% off right now with coupon code: PODCASThttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/?coupon=PODCAST Affirmation video recommended in this episode: https://youtu.be/RhuhLc69hF0?si=Ps__QN8BFqh6S4ya📚Download transcript
６か月で日本語が話せるようになる、軍隊でも使われた勉強法 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #40
In this episode, I invited one of SAYAS teachers, Tomoko Sensei, who holds all kinds of license for teaching Japanese and 10 years of teaching experience. I got her tell us how she taught Japanese when she was teaching to trainees who had to be able to speak Japanese in 6 months in order to work in Japan.Update: Due to the high popularity, Tomoko Sensei is currently fully booked. But SAYAS have ma
What Living in Spain for 3 Years Has Taught Me | Advanced Japanese Podcast #39
It's been 3 years since I moved in Spain! In this episode, I shared about things I learned by living in Spain and how it's affecting me.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the cheatsheet
How it is to live with Eating Disorder: my 10 years history | Advanced Japanese Podcast #38
Trigger warning: Eating Disorder, Self harmingWhat do you imagine when you hear about Eating Disorder? I shared about my own experience in this episode, hoping to make less people feel alone in their battles and let more people know about this disorder.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membersh
60 Dos and Don'ts (Written & unwritten) in Japan (you don’t have to follow them, just FYI) | Advanced Japanese Podcast #37
Video on how to use chopsticks:https://www.instagram.com/saya_japanese_lesson/reel/CfYEyqSAE9x/ Have you ever felt uncomfortable or nervous about visiting Japan because of all the unspoken rules you've heard? This episode is not to tell you "you have to follow these rules" but I introduced as many rules as possible just in case some of you want to "know" all of them in adva
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #36 | Workouts Boosted my Self-Esteem and Changed my Personality (I hated it before)
I used to hate workouts and didn't "believe" its effect much. But it literally changed my life recently once I got myself start doing. In this episode, I shared my experience of starting workouts and how it affected my life.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Jap
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #35 | A man filmed me peeing in the public toilet when I was 17
Upskirting and groping is so normalized in Japan that half of Japanese women have experienced it. In this episode, I shared my own stories of getting upskirted when I was 17 years old.[Important Announcement] SAYAS Japanese School's Launch Campaign is ending on 18th of July!! This campaign includes 7$ trial lesson + 30% off on lesson packages. If you sign up before 18th of July, you'll get special
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #34 | 宗教と日本 ― Is it taboo to talk about religion?
Japan's big population is non-religious and yet Japanese culture are deeply tied to various religions. In this episode, I talked about how Japanese people think about religions and how it's affecting everyday life.[Important Announcement] SAYAS Japanese School's Launch Campaign is ending on 18th of July!! This campaign includes 7$ trial lesson + 30% off on lesson packages. If you sign
SAYAS Onayami Radio #6 | Can You Take Mental Health Leave in Japan’s Language Schools?
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the cheatsheethttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet 🏫Take private lessons at SAYAS→Visit SAYAS Japanese Scho
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #33 | "止まりたい" ― No One Told Me This About Living Abroad
It's been 3 years since I moved in Spain and I absolutely love it, but there are some struggles that I'd never imagined before actually living abroad.[Important Announcement] SAYAS Japanese School's Launch Campaign is ending on 18th of July!! This campaign includes 7$ trial lesson + 30% off on lesson packages. If you sign up before 18th of July, you'll get special coupon to get two more packages w
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #32 | なぜ生きるのか―Do We All Know The Purpose of Life?
Have you ever wondered why we all live, what's the meaning or purpose of life? In this episode, I'll introduce my own conclusion that I've discovered while struggling in finding the meaning of life for a few years.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese
SAYAS Onayami Radio #5 | Please Advice me on Where To Live
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the cheatsheethttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet 🏫Take private lessons at SAYAS→Visit SAYAS Japanese School’s
SAYAS Onayami Radio #4 | Has Drinking Culture in Japan Changed?
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the cheatsheethttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet 🏫Take private lessons at SAYAS→Visit SAYAS Japanese School’s website💜More
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #31 | フォロワーの増やし方 | How I Gained 400k Followers
Past 3 years, I gained 400k followers by posting short videos on Instagram and TikTok, and now I really appreciate I did it. In this episode, I'll share 4 tips for gaining followers on social medias.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASU
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #30 | 一人時間をもっと楽しむための３つのコツ
We all feel very lonely or bored once in a while... or even often. In this episode, I shared 3 tips that made my alone time not just fun but even "necessary" part of my life.**Apologies for the lower sound quality in this episode due to some technical issues📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #29 | My experience of taking antidepressant and quitting
In this episode, I shared my own story of taking antidepressant and quitting hoping to help others feel not alone or get some ideas in this type of mental health issues.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the ch
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #28 | Opening Up About Things I Struggle With as a Japanese Teacher
I love being a Japanese teacher and content creator, but there are moments of self-doubt, pressure, and personal struggles that I usually keep to myself. In this episode, I’m opening up about the vulnerable side of my teaching journey: the insecurities, worries, and challenges I’ve faced along the way.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each e
SAYAS Onayami Radio #3 | [Answered by My Followers] Embarrassing Mistakes You Made in Japan
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the cheatsheethttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet 🏫Take private lessons at SAYAS→Visit SAYAS Japanese School’s website💜More from
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #27 | 心の余裕 — 10 Things You Stop Doing When You’re Losing It
Have you recently texted a friend just to check in — or have you felt too overwhelmed to even think about others? In this episode, I talk about 心の余裕 (mental leeway) and the subtle, often unnoticed signs that you might be losing it.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheat
SAYAS Onayami Radio #2 |Tips: Jobs Where You Speak Japanese
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast→Join Patreon Membership📒Get my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREE→Download the cheatsheethttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet 🏫Take private lessons at SAYAS→Visit SAYAS Japanese School’s website💜More f
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #26 | How to Become Fluent in 3 Months
Have you recently texted a friend just to check in — or have you felt too overwhelmed to even think about others? In this episode, I talk about 心の余裕 (mental leeway) and the subtle, often unnoticed signs that you might be losing it.Take a private Japanese lesson!→https://www.sayasjapanese.com/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of
SAYAS Onayami Radio #1 | Should I Dress Modestly in Japan?
New!! Project!!💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com📒 Download transcript & translation in PDF at patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast(Choose Podcast PLUS Onayami Radio membership)🌱 Take private lessons at SAYAS Japanese School https://www.sayasjapanese.com/
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #25 | What I Experienced During the 2011 Great Earthquake in Japan.
In 2011, there was an earthquake that caused nearly 20000 death in Japan. In this episode, I talked about my own experience during that earthquake.Take a private Japanese lesson!→https://www.sayasjapanese.com/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreon!!→https://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast?patreon.com/SA
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #24 | 9-5 or Freelance: Which Do You Prefer?
Recently, there are many people on social medias that living their "best" life after quitting 9-5 job. In this episode, I shared my own realistic story of being a freelancer.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreon!!→https://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast?patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #23 | What It's Like to Grow Up in Tokyo(日本語)
Tokyo is, of course, a fun place to hang out. But how about for kids? In this episode, I talked about what it’s like to grow up in Tokyo as children.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreon!!→https://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast?patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast👩🏫Take online private lessons at https://
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #22 | How I Stay Peaceful Among Hate Comments(日本語)
Have you ever felt sad by seeing tons of negative comments on social media? In this episode, I talked about how I stayed peaceful while gaining over 400k followers.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreon!!→https://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast?patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast👩🏫Take online private less
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #21 | How I'd Travel in Japan as a Native Japanese(日本語)
Who is planning a trip to Japan? Who don't want to waste that for something you don't like so much? In this episode, I talked about what to do and how many days to stay in each region of Japan.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreon!!→https://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast?patreon.com/SAYASJapan
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #20 | Insomnia...What Do You Do on Sleepless Nights?(日本語)
Have you ever struggled from not being able to sleep and feeling frustrated? In this episode, I talked about how I got insomnia and what I'm doing for it.Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #19 | Do Japanese people discriminate against foreigners?(日本語)
Have you ever heard of stories where foreigners have been treated bad in Japan? In this episode, I introduced xenophobia in Japan and its background.Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #18 | Culture shocks I got in Spain as a Japanese Person(日本語)
What kind of culture shock did you get from Japan? In this episode, I talked about what surprised me when I started living in Spain.Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #17 |The First and Only Japanese Feminist I’ve Ever Met (日本語)
Happy International Women’s Day! In this episode, I talked about my grandma, the first Japanese feminist I’d metJoin Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #16 |"Perfectionism" —How People Actually Suffer From It (日本語)
Do you know how it is to have "perfectionism"? In this episode, I talked about my own experience of having it.Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #15 | Is It Easy to Have Friends When You Are an Adult? (日本語)
Do you have good friendships or do you struggle sometimes? In this episode, I talked about the reality of having friends in our adulthood!Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast Ep. Special | About a Japanese School I'm Founding!! (日本語)
In this episode, I talked about a big and special project I've working on ―founding a Japanese School led by women! And I'm fundraising to make this vision a reality. Your support will mean a lot to us. Please support us through the crowdfunding link below🙏https://igg.me/at/sayasjapaneseschool/x/38408844#/Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcas
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #14 | Japanese Harsh School System And Mental Health (日本語)
In this episode, I explained about Japanese school system and how that affects children's mental health.Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!https://www.patreon.com/c/SAYASJapanesePodcast
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #13 | How to Maximize Your Solo Stay in Japan (日本語)
In this episode, Youming-san, who is currently working in Japan, talked about the reality of living in Tokyo as a foreigner.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #12 | Professional Tips to "Keep" Learning Japanese (日本語)
Have you ever felt like your Japanese isn't improving because you study on and off? In this episode, I introduce three tips for consistently learning Japanese.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #11 | How Releasing Judgment Changed My Life（日本語)
In this episode, I talked about how not judging others can make your everyday life easier, along with my own experiences of mistakes.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #10 | Do You Want to Marry? Why?（日本語
This episode is a talk between me and my dear friend, Aya, who just got married. We talked about why we marry, how to choose the right person and why we throw a wedding, etc.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #9 | Why I Chose NOT To Live In Japan（日本語）
It's been more than 2 years since I moved in Spain alone. In this episode, I explained why I chose to leave Japan.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #8 | The Power and Simplicity of Mindfulness（日本語）
Do you sometimes feel like the world is going on too fast and get overwhelmed? In this episode, I'm introducing 3 ways to be mindfull that are easy enough for anyone to try!
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #7 | How to Find a Job in Japan as a Foreigner（日本語）
Is it easy to get a job in Japan as a foreginer? How is it to actually work there? In this episode, I intereviewed one of my students who currently started working in Japan!
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #6 | My Insecurities as an Asian Person Living in Europe（日本語）
Have you experienced or imagined insecurities caused by racial difference? In this episode, I talked about my insecurities that I had when I first started living in Europe 6 years ago.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #5 | Interview: Moving to Japan in Your 20/30s （日本語）
Have you ever thought of moving to Japan but found it tough to take the first step? In this episode, I interviewed one of my students, Youming, who recently moved in Japan.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #4 | 10 Ways to Make Friends in Japan （日本語）
I asked my followers how they actually made friends in Japan and got more than 150 answers!! In this episode, I'm introducing all approaches answered there.
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SAYAS Japanese Podcast #3 | Making Japanese Friends is Difficult? （日本語）
Many of my students or followers have told me they found it difficult to make friends in Japan. In this episode, I'll analyze why it tends to be hard for many foreigners.
SAYAS Japanese Podcast #2 | Why is Tattoo Taboo in Japan? （日本語）
If you have visited Japan, you must have noticed that some places prohibit the enter of people with tattoos. In this episode, I'll explain why they do that and what else you can't do with tattoos.
