In Japan, convenience stores are not only [almost]  Michelin Star gourmet havens, but also important bathroom locations. In this episode we talk about Japanese food in America and my friend's close-call in a Hawaiian convenience store 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

This week I interviewed one of my exceptional Japanese students. Marc shared his study tips and tricks. Here is what I asked:

1.What't the best way to learn how to speak natural sounding Japanese?　2.What’s the best way to improve memory retention when speaking without relying on written notes? Before any kind of Japanese call, I have to write down what I have to say.　3.How did you avoid getting “stuck” at an intermediate level?　4.What’s your motivation?　5.When did you start to practice pronunciation (at what level in learning)? Did it come naturally from the beginning, or did you intentionally focus on it? 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Looks are deceiving when you are discovering new hobbies. Listen to how I discovered the lightest tent in the universe 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Japanese people aren't as obsessed with sushi as you are. Listen to hear what we eat for breakfast and lunch when we are at home 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Carrying a tune all the way to Japan. Listen in to learn who's makes my list of best Japanese singers 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Every country has its own bathing culture, but Japan goes above and beyond! Listen in to hear how we scrub-a-dub-dub 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Another show highlighting the differences in American and Japanese culture. In Japan the way you refuse to do something doesn't come with a barrage of excuses. Listen to hear how we refuse an invitation 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Listen in to hear me talk to Masato-san about some of the unique and off-the-beaten-path spots in Nagano. DM to Masahiro-san : https://linktr.ee/masahiroikeda 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

What is all the rage with Ken-sensei? Listen in to hear about the 3 things I can't get enough of lately 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

What do you really think? The ancient art of only revealing some of how you feel is still prevalent in Japanese culture. Listen to how we express opinions outwardly and inwardly 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]