今週のテーマ：「文化の違いで“失礼”になること」

In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, Jun, Imran, and George dive into all the little things that feel polite or rude depending on where you’re from — like yelling “Sumimasen!” to call a waiter in Japan, saying “Huh?” in English, or even whether you should slurp your noodles! We swap funny stories about what surprises us most when cultures clash at restaurants. If you’ve ever felt unsure about what’s rude or normal abroad, you’ll love this one!

今回のJiggy’s Japanglish Podcastでは、ジュン、イムラン、ジョージが、日本と海外で“失礼”に感じることの違いについてトーク！居酒屋で「すみませーん！」と大声で呼ぶのはOK？英語の「Huh?」って実は失礼？ラーメンやパスタのすすり方まで、文化の違いにまつわる面白いエピソードが盛りだくさんです！海外で「えっ？」と思った経験がある人は、ぜひ聴いてみてください。

👉 What’s one thing that felt rude or shocking when you traveled or spoke another language? Tell us on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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今週のテーマ: クリスマスにケンタッキー＆揚げ物トーク 🍗

We dive into Japan’s unique tradition of eating KFC for Christmas! Imran talks about being shocked by the lines and reservations, Jun shares his first Kentucky Christmas story, and George adds his family’s turkey dinner twist. We also go off on fun tangents comparing karaage vs. KFC, Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out, and why Japanese meat feels juicier than American meat. If you love food and culture talk, don’t miss this one!

日本の「クリスマスにケンタッキー！」文化についてトーク！イムランの行列エピソード、ジュンの沖縄ケンタ体験、ジョージのターキー話まで大盛り上がり。唐揚げvsケンタ、Shake Shack vs In-N-Out、アメリカと日本のお肉の違いなど、食べ物トーク満載の回です！

👉 What do you eat for the holidays? KFC, karaage, or something else? Tell us on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「みんな大好き！食べ物トーク（※お腹が空くので注意）」

In this delicious episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dive into everyone’s favorite topic: food! George kicks things off by sharing his love for Japanese food like ramen, sushi, katsudon, and of course, his go-to gyudon. Jun talks about why Japanese food is so easy to eat every day and shares his love for natto (yes, natto on everything!). Imran shares his love for Japanese curry, butter chicken, and yakiniku and explains why even as someone with Pakistani roots, Japanese curry is still his number one. We also talk about our favorite local restaurants in Japan, why ramen outside Japan can be hit or miss, and even introduce some unique cross-cultural creations like birria ramen in LA. If you love food as much as we do, don’t miss this mouthwatering episode!

今回のJiggy's Japanglish Podcastは、みんなが大好きな「食べ物」の話題で盛り上がります！ジョージはラーメン、寿司、カツ丼、そして帰国後に一番食べたくなる松屋の牛丼愛を語り、ジュンは毎日でも飽きない日本食の魅力や、納豆への深い愛情をシェアします（納豆は何にでも合う!?）。イムラン先生は、バターチキンカレーや焼肉、そして意外にも日本のカレーが一番好きだと語ります。さらに、日本各地のおすすめローカルグルメ、海外のラーメン事情、LAのビリアラーメンなど、日米の面白グルメ話も満載！食べ物の話をしながら、文化の違いや好みの違いも楽しめる内容です。

👉 What’s your ultimate comfort food? And when you come back home after traveling, what’s the first thing you want to eat? Share your answers on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「子育てスタイルと自分が育った環境」

In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dive into the world of parenting! Jun opens up about his experience as a new dad raising two young kids and introduces the concept of “gentle parenting” — a style that focuses on understanding children’s emotions instead of scolding or punishing them. George and Imran share how they were raised by their own parents, how different parenting styles were back in the day, and how things are starting to change today. We also talk about how dads are becoming more involved in parenting, how cultural differences shape the way kids grow up, and why there’s really no “perfect” way to raise kids. If you’re a parent, plan to be one, or are just curious about how different cultures approach parenting, don’t miss this episode!

今回のエピソードでは、「子育て」についてじっくり語ります！ジュンが2人の小さな子どもを育てる中で感じている「ジェントルペアレンティング（優しい子育て）」について紹介し、怒ったり罰を与えるのではなく、子どもの感情を理解して対話する育児スタイルをシェアします。ジョージとイムランも、自分たちが子どもだった頃にどんな風に育てられたのか、昔の厳しい子育てと今の違いについて語ります。最近では父親の育児参加も増え、親の役割や家庭の形も大きく変わりつつあります。完璧な子育てなんて存在しないけど、どんなスタイルにもそれぞれの良さがあるよね、という結論に。親の方も、これから親になる予定の方も、文化の違いに興味がある方も、ぜひお聴きください！。

👉  How were you raised? Were your parents strict or more relaxed? And if you're a parent, what kind of parenting style do you try to follow? Share your story on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「褒められた時の返し方と自信のつけ方」

In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we talk about something we all experience but often feel awkward about...receiving compliments! Imran shares his struggles with how to respond to praise, and Jun and George discuss how reactions differ between Japanese and English. We also dive into a deeper conversation about learning languages, building confidence, and the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, whether it’s starting conversations, studying abroad, or even filming in public. If you’ve ever felt nervous speaking a new language or talking to strangers, you’ll definitely relate to this one!

今回のエピソードでは、誰もが経験するけど少し気まずくなる「褒められた時のリアクション」について話しています！イムラン先生が褒め言葉への反応にいつも悩んでいることをシェアし、ジュンとジョージが日本語と英語でのリアクションの違いについて語ります。さらに、言語学習での自信のつけ方、留学や海外での挑戦、そしてカメラを持って街に出る勇気など、コンフォートゾーンを抜け出すことの大切さについても深掘りしました。新しい言語を話すときや、知らない人に話しかけるときにドキドキする人には共感できる内容になっています！

👉 How do you usually react when someone compliments you? Do you say “thank you” or feel shy and try to downplay it? Share your experience on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「私たちがYouTubeを始めたきっかけ」

In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dive into how each of us got started on YouTube and share some behind-the-scenes stories about growing our channels. George talks about how his recent project blew up to 100K subscribers in just 4 months, Imran shares how he started uploading videos even before YouTube was big, and Jun reflects on how one viral video unexpectedly boosted his channel. We also chat about YouTube trends, clickbait titles, and whether phrases like “I’m fine, thank you” or “kill time” are actually outdated. If you're curious about YouTube, language learning, and the random things we’ve learned along the way, don’t miss this episode!

今回のエピソードでは、Jiggy's Japanglish PodcastメンバーがそれぞれのYouTubeスタート秘話をシェアします！ジョージは最近のプロジェクトでたった4ヶ月で10万人登録を達成した話、イムラン先生はYouTubeが流行る前から動画配信を始めた話、そしてジュンは偶然バズった動画がきっかけでチャンネルが急成長した話を振り返ります。さらに、YouTubeの流行やサムネの釣りタイトル、"I'm fine, thank you" や "kill time" は本当に古い表現なの？など、英語学習の素朴な疑問についても語り合いました。YouTubeの裏話や英語学習に興味がある方は、ぜひ今回のエピソードをお楽しみください！

👉 Have you ever thought about starting your own YouTube channel? Or do you have a favorite YouTuber who helped you learn English or Japanese? Share your thoughts on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「近所付き合い」

In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re talking all about neighbors! Jun shares what it’s like living in a friendly L.A. suburb where neighbors stop to say hi, roll down their windows to greet his kids, and sometimes even hop out of their cars just to chat. Meanwhile, George and Imran talk about how things are totally different in Japan, especially in apartment life, where people rarely even make eye contact. We also explore why it’s harder for some people to open up and how Japanese and American relationships are built differently.

ジュンが住んでいるロサンゼルスの郊外では、ご近所さんが車の窓を開けてあいさつしてくれたり、子どもたちに声をかけてくれたりする温かいコミュニティがあるそうです。一方、日本のマンション暮らしでは、目も合わせないような静かなご近所関係が一般的？ジョージとイムランが日本の生活スタイルや人間関係について語ります。心を開くことが難しい理由や、日本人とアメリカ人の人間関係の構築方法の違いについても探ります。

👉 What’s your relationship like with your neighbors? Do you say hello, chat with them regularly, or mostly keep to yourself? Join the conversation on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「見知らぬ人との会話」

This week on Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re diving into the cultural differences around talking to strangers! Imran shares a few surprising experiences from his recent trip to the U.S., where complete strangers randomly started chatting with him at fast food restaurants and Disneyland. Jun and George weigh in with their own takes on small talk, public manners, and whether chatting with strangers is more common in Osaka than Tokyo. We also explore why people in Japan tend to be more reserved, how relationships are built over time, and what makes American friendliness feel so different. If you’ve ever felt awkward making small talk or wondered why people in the U.S. love saying “I love your shirt!”...this episode’s for you!

イムランがアメリカ旅行中にファストフード店やディズニーランドで、知らない人から急に話しかけられた驚きのエピソードをシェアします。ジュンとジョージも、小さな会話が自然に生まれるアメリカ文化や、東京と大阪での人との距離感の違い、日本人がなぜ見知らぬ人とあまり話さないのかについて語ります。さらに、日本では関係性が深くなるまで時間がかかる一方、アメリカでは浅くてもすぐに仲良くなる文化の違いについても深掘り。アメリカで「I love your shirt!」と言われたとき、どう返せばいい？そんな疑問がある方も必聴の回です！

👉 Do you usually talk to strangers? And how do you feel when a stranger talks to you? Join the conversation on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「なぜ日本の電車はこんなに静か？」

Ever wondered why Japanese trains are so silent, even during rush hour? In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dig into the unspoken rules of train etiquette in Japan. From whispering with friends to sneaking in a McDonald's meal on the Shinkansen, we share our own experiences of navigating Japan's packed trains. Plus, we explore the regional differences between Tokyo and Osaka, the surprising perks of being tall on crowded trains, and why Kansai people might just be the best conversationalists.

日本の電車がラッシュアワーでも驚くほど静かな理由、気になりませんか？今回の Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast では、日本の電車マナーの裏側に迫ります。友達との会話はどこまでOK？新幹線でマクドナルドを食べるのはアリ？それぞれの経験をシェアしながら、日本のギュウギュウ詰めの電車文化を深掘りします。さらに、東京と大阪のマナーの違い、電車の中で背が高いと得する理由、そして関西人が会話上手なワケについても話します。

👉 Are you team "silence is golden," or do you think it's okay to chat with friends? Join the conversation on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

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今週のテーマは「ルール破る？守る？信号無視、電車マナー、そして秘密の恋愛ルール！」

This week on Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we're talking all about following the rules. Jun kicks things off with a funny story from his morning run in Tokyo, where he faced the classic "should I or shouldn't I?" crosswalk dilemma. From jaywalking debates to eating McDonald's on the train, we break down the little cultural differences that shape everyday life. But it doesn't stop there! Things get interesting when we discusses the right timing for dating after a breakup. Is it one month, three months, or does it depend on who did the dumping? And of course, George and Imran share their own hilarious takes, including whether George is really a "playboy" or not. If you've ever wondered just how differently rules are followed (or ignored) between Japan and the US, you won’t want to miss this one!

今週の Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast では、「ルールを守ること」について語り合いますそして、ジュンが東京での朝ラン中に経験した、信号待ちでの「渡るべきか、待つべきか？」のジレンマからスタート。信号無視の話や、電車内でのマクドナルド、日米のちょっとした文化の違いについて盛り上がります。さらに、別れた後の「次の恋への移行期間」についても話が広がり、1ヶ月？3ヶ月？それとも振った側か振られた側かで違うのか？ジョージは本当に「プレイボーイ」なのか？そんな突っ込んだトークもお楽しみに。日本とアメリカでの「ルールの守り方」がどれだけ違うのか気になる方は、ぜひ聴いてみてください！

👉 When do you think it's okay to break the rules? Or should you always follow them no matter what? Join the conversation on Instagram @JiggysJapanglishPodcast!

👉 ルールを破ってもいいのはどんな時だと思いますか？それとも、どんな場合でも絶対に守るべきだと思いますか？@JiggysJapanglishPodcast でぜひあなたの意見を聞かせてください！

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