Ohazassu Podcast

That was probably the most amount of rain I've ever seen! Massive delays in Nagoya and surrounding cities today due to heavy rains.

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As an Aussie, I used to think we were the masters of abbreviation. Japan: Hold my beer!

Let's check out just how much the Japanese abbreviate their words. It's pretty impressive! In some cases, they even abbreviate their abbreviations.

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Went for my annual health checkup today and thought I'd share a bit of info about the system and what I like about it compared to Australia. As always, there's a Word of the Day at the end of the video as well. Thanks for tuning in!

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Thanks to a recent comment on a previous video about the JLPT reading section, I remembered some additional advice. This mindset really helped me to get through this section without stressing on the details too much.

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Naomi over at  @japanisnowhome  on YouTube asked me this question the other day. Here's my answer. How about you? Do you plan on retiring where you currently are? Or will you move back home someday?

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In Japanese, "more/less than" can be tricky, well it sure was for me! Until I remembered 以 (i) as a symbol for "includes." Does it include or exclude the number mentioned? How about "just over/under" and other ways to express number ranges? Learn all about these while walking around the streets of Nagoya's Fushimi area.

Wanna see the video? Check my YouTube channel and look for the same title there.

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COVID changed something at work, and I don't know if it's coming back.

On a recent Shinkansen ride from Nagoya to Odawara, I found myself reflecting on how much work life has changed over the last few years. Not just remote work or video calls, but the small things that used to happen naturally when people shared the same space.

In this episode of Ohazassu, I share some thoughts from the train, talk about what feels different today, and wonder whether these changes are here to stay. Grab a coffee and come along for the ride.

Wanna see the scenery from the bullet train ride? Check it out on my YouTube channel @ Ohazassu

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Some days, YouTube analytics can feel… a bit toxic. In this video, I share why metrics like views, watch time, and subscriber counts started affecting my motivation more than I expected, and how it nearly took the fun out of creating. If you’ve ever felt discouraged by low views, stuck in the numbers, or questioning why you even started… you’re not alone.

Wanna see the night walk in Sakae? It's on YouTube here https://youtu.be/eAaQF7wppLI

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Shotengai, cafe culture differences, old signs and more. Full video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/v5q61tWjRZM

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In this episode of Ohazassu, I share a story from my early days in Japan that still makes me laugh.
What should have been a simple driver’s license conversion from Australia turned into a confusing experience at the testing center. The eye test was completely different from what I was used to, and without realizing it, I answered in a way that made things awkward fast. That led to a long and slightly tense exchange with an officer who thought I didn’t understand Japanese, when really I just didn’t understand the test. Looking back, it’s one of those moments that reminds me how small cultural differences can trip you up, and how easy it is to misread a situation when you’re somewhere new. I also share a useful Japanese phrase at the end: shiryoku kensa (視力検査), which means “eye test.”


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