Americans love to say, "I love you." But, in Japan, we express love in different ways without saying it. Listen to hear how parents tell children they love them and how you can sound like a native Japanese speaker when you want to express the feeling 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Sometimes things get awkward (insert long silence here); especially after you have picked up new habits in the country you have been living in. Listen to how I created a cultural faux pas with one of my oldest friends 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Listen to how a simple mistake turned into a horrifyingly embarrassing episode at a restaurant. But, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way to level up. I know it worked for me! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Love is a universal language. But, we all have different ways of expressing the same things. Listen to how we celebrate V-Day in Japan and learn about all of the calories consumed and love letters sent...😳 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Americans do this at the office, walking down the street, drinking coffee. It happens everywhere and it really took some getting used to after my initial surprise. At first I thought I was the only one that it happened to...but, I have found out that it is widespread! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

How are you going to improve your Japanese quickly and easily? Here are 5 tips to do input so you can have an immersive Japanese experience even if you don't live there 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

People say that Tokyo is crazy expensive, but is it really? This week I talk about what it really costs and how it compares to the USA 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

What am I going to be doing in 2021 to make it the best year ever (新年[しんねん]の抱負[ほうふ])? Find out in this episode about New Year's resolutions. Enjoy! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Listen to how Japanese people (and I) ring in the New Year. Despite Tokyo's image of being an all night party city, you may be surprised by our subdued New Years rituals 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]