Amagatari is an episode where our hosts will read aloud personal stories that we’ve written. 甘GATARI #2: Spring Break Memories by @melonboop explains how she felt the impact of human connection while on her service trip this year. This podcast is in both Japanese & English, please skip ahead for the English part. Music: Sunrise by Ilya Marfin

Amagatari is an episode where our hosts will read aloud personal stories that we’ve written. This podcast is in both Japanese & English, please skip ahead for the English part. 甘GATARI #1: やる気の火 | Fire Burning Passion by @sleepy.auru is a whimsical story about how her dad was extremely passionate in cooking one day, which led to the cooking pot catching fire. 🔥 Music: Feeling / Musician: Uncle Boris

Many of us Japanese learners study Japanese everyday, even though we don’t live in Japan, or even been to Japan. What is it like for us in Malaysia, or Philippines or in America, to study Japanese? And most importantly, what is it that keeps us going? For this new season, you’re hearing the voices of two new podcasters Bene and Melissa to bring us new perspectives! Instagram: sleepy.auru

ASMRとミニマリストのトレンドについて話します！多肉植物を買って部屋の空気が変わりました。皆さん、今月のお休みを楽しんでくださいねー！ In this episode, I will be talking about ASMR and minimalist trend. I bought a “succulent plant” to decorate my room and now my room has a modern vibe. I hope everyone is looking forward to the holidays this month! Instagram: @sleepy.auru

I’ve been feeling lost in life for a while now. At some point, I forgot what I liked to do anymore. That’s why since the start of November I’ve been focusing on searching for things I like to do and in this episode I share 2 tips on how to start. *Note: This episode is fully in English.

ショットガンウエディングはアメリカからのフレーズです。この素敵な日はショットガンとどんな関係があるんでしょうか？ Shotgun wedding is a commonly-used American phrase. But what does a shotgun have anything to do with a wedding?

必要ないものがあったらどうしますか？はじめてアプリで中古品を売りました。よく考えず捨てないほうがいいですね！Do you normally sell preloved items? I successfully sold my first one through an app! I don’t feel so bad anymore now that I didn’t have to just give it away without thinking.

旅行したいけど、時間がない？ステイケーションをしてみたらどうでしょう？この言葉は同じ所にいてもバケーションできるという意味です。Wanna go on a vacation, but no time? Why not try a staycation? Having a staycation means having a vacation while staying in the same place.

仕事で香港に行けました！香港に行ったことがなかったから、このエピソードで大地印象について話します。そして、このエピソードでの前半は英語で話します。Last week, I got to travel to Hong Kong because of work. In this episode, I share my first impressions on food, people and the city. Listen to the English version in the second half of the episode!

7月になりましたね！前半と後半はどう思いますか？私には一番変わったことは仕事です。私の仕事はパン屋のアルバイトがプレシャーが高いオフィスに変わって、まだ慣れていません