In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about a few of the top Japanese contemporary artists!

The Land of the Rising Sun is constantly brewing creativity — if you’ve seen the famous Great Wave print by Hokusai, you somewhat know that Japanese artists have been around and creating revolutionary works since centuries ago.

Podcast host Azra says, “From paintings and sculptures to visual media and perspective photography, these four Japanese artists of today transform Japan’s art scene on a global scale.”

We touch on Takashi Murakami’s anime-style crafts, Yayoi Kusama’s polka dots, Tatsuo Miyajima’s illuminating creations and Hiroshi Sugamoto’s refreshing captures.

Let’s start painting the beautiful picture of four of Japan’s top contemporary artists of our generation!

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast and our fifth Study Saturday, we discuss how to express our desires and wants (for Christmas, especially) by saying “I want...”.

This grammar language isn’t only usable during the Christmas season — even though it’s quite perfect for it — you can use it regularly.

Podcast host Azra says, “So… what do you want for Christmas? I want… well, I won’t tell you. But what I will tell you is how to express your wants and desires in Japanese.”

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about the various ceremonial stages of life!

There’s always some sort of ritual or celebration going on every other week in Japan, and that’s in no way a bad thing. In fact, it’s splendid that the Japanese commemorate all the various phases of life.

In every culture, we have our own ways of acknowledging parts of life. In Japan, a country so rooted in culture and etiquette, they have quite a unique take on them all. 

Podcast host Azra says, “we’ll look at three ceremonial sections to life: rituals for the youth, the commemoration of the union of two souls, and the service of paying respects to the passing of a life.

Are you ready for the ride of your life?

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast and our fourth Study Saturday, we talk about expressing opinions: I Think…

This grammar point will be a lot quicker and easier to process as there’s only one phrase for today — unlike the previous Study Saturdays.

Podcast host Azra says, “If you think you already know how to say your opinion in Japanese, then take this as a refresher course, but if you don’t know and you think you want to learn, then stick around.”

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about the Japanese fashion triumvirate.

Podcast host Azra says, “These three Japanese fashion designers are not only experts at seamlessly fusing traditional and modern, but they have unexpectedly made quite an impact on the Western fashion industry.”

You can’t really sum up Western fashion of the late 20th century without acknowledging the contributions by this Japanese avant garde trio: Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake and Rei Kawakubo. 

 “Made in Japan” now carries a newfound prestige, and we have these fashion designers to thank for. 

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, our third Study Saturday, we talk about ways to ask and answer, “do you know...?” 

This phrase is without a doubt an essential one for not only daily conversations but also at work.

Podcast host Azra says, “You can’t deny that this phrase pops up a lot in just one day. I mean...do you know how to ask “do you know” in Japanese?”

There’s one pretty straightforward grammar point to use but there’s another similar one, and we’ll be breaking down the grammar points and looking at the proper usage with a few roleplaying scenarios to get you accustomed to them. 

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we’re all about that packed lunch in a box, also known as a bento.

Lunchboxes are the norm, and if you don’t bring one, you’ll be the one getting looks. 

Bento culture is a thing, and if we have to admit, it’s a pretty good one! 

Podcast host Azra says, “Not only does it save you a few bucks throughout the day, bentos are often curated with a balanced diet in mind, the ideal nutritional value and lots of love. Can you get a better trio?”

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we give you a second Study Saturday with the grammar points for “it looks like…”!

How many times have we felt that the food from a restaurant looks delicious, or met someone new and they looked younger than they actually were? Countless of times? Us too! 

Podcast host Azra says, “There are more than a few ways of saying ‘it looks like…’. Even till today it kinda confuses me. It looks like…these grammar points are eternal learning journeys.”

Just like how we can express one thought in more than a few ways in English, it’s the same in Japanese. We’ll run through the various “it looks like” grammar with its usage.

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about Japanese tunes and beats!

Japan has the second-largest music market in the world, and was at one point the largest physical music market worldwide!

Podcast host Azra says, “the oldest forms of traditional Japanese music date back to the 6th century.”

We’ve shortlisted to three categories that sum up the music scene in Japan perfectly: traditional Japanese music, J-pop and video game music.

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In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we introduce our language series, Study Saturday!

They’re going to be very similar to the lessons Nihongo Master offers, so if you realise you love Study Saturday, you’ll love our interactive online learning system.

Podcast host Azra says, “Before we get to playing “Never Have I Ever”, we gotta know how to ask the basic question: Have you ever…?

It’s a pretty basic and casual question that we don’t realise we use it all the time — until we need to say it in a different language, and we go, “How do we say that again…?”

And it’s also a perfect conversation starter! What better way for us to ease into this fresh and new series than a conversational grammar point to get the ball rolling.

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