#197 4月の末から5月の1週目にかけて、日本では大型連休「ゴールデンウィーク」があります。年間の中でも、数少ない長い連休ですので、日本の人はどういうふうに時間を送るのかを今回話しました！

From late April through the first week of May, Japan celebrates the long holiday period known as “Golden Week.” Since this is one of the few long holidays of the year, we talked about how people in Japan spend their time during this period!

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#196 多くの人には、ビデオゲームは子供や学生の頃に通ってきた道だと思いますが、今回は私たちがすごくハマってやりこんだゲームを紹介します。

For many people, video games are something they played as children or students. In this episode, we would like to introduce games that we got really hooked on and played extensively.

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#195 「推し」というのは、応援したい・活動し続けてほしい対象ということで、現在の日本ではアイドルやアスリートだけでなく、幅広く「推し文化」が広まっています。今回はこの日本ならではの「推し文化」について話します。

The term “oshi” refers to someone or something you want to support and hope will continue their activities. In recent Japan, “oshi culture” has spread far beyond just idols and athletes. In this episode, we’ll discuss this uniquely Japanese “oshi culture.”

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#194 最近の日本は、とにかく物価が高くなる一方で、世の中では「節約」がかなり流行っており、各々の家庭には何かを節約する方法が実施しているでしょう。今回は、私たちがやっている節約法を紹介します。

These days, Japan is suffering an issue of inflation. And saving money has become quite the trend, and sure every household has its own ways of cutting back. In this episode, we would like to share the money-saving tips we use.

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#193 3月は日本の卒業シーズンであり、学生だけでなく、お仕事や環境が大きく変化する時期です。今回は、日本ならではの卒業式の内容ややることについて話しました。

March is graduation season in Japan, and it’s a time when not only students but also workers may have significant changes in their lives and environments. In this episode, we discussed the unique aspects of graduation ceremonies in Japan and what people typically do during this period.

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#192 日本語は独特な表現・文化・価値観があるため、日本語ならでは表現や日本語が多々あって勉強するには、とても苦労する方もたくさんおられると思います。今回は、特に他の言語に変換することが難しい日本語を紹介しました！

Japanese has unique expressions, culture, and values, many people find it quite challenging to learn because there are so many expressions and aspects that are distinctly Japanese. In this episode, we have introduced Japanese expressions that are particularly difficult to translate into other languages!

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#191 以心伝心ゲームは日本語学習だけでなく、友達や家族と一緒に楽しく遊べるゲームでもあります。2人からできるゲームでかなり面白くて盛り上がります！みなさんもぜひ今回のエピソードを聞いてやってみてくださいね！

The Mind-Reading Game isn't just for learning Japanese, it's also a fun game to play with friends and family! It's a game for two or more players that's incredibly entertaining and gets everyone excited! Be sure to give it a try after listening to this episode!

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#190 2月22日は、日本の語呂合わせで「にゃんにゃんにゃんの日」いわゆる猫の日です。ホストの2人は、それぞれ2匹ずつ猫飼っていますので、私たちの猫がいる生活のエピソードをシェアしました！

February 22nd is known as “Nyan Nyan Nyan Day” in Japan, a pun on the date's pronunciation, and is celebrated as Cat Day. Since both hosts have two cats each, we shared stories about our lives with our lovely cats!

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#189 2026年の冬は大雪に遭われる地域が多かったのですが、2月中旬からだいぶ気温が暖かくなりましたね。東京ではすでに桜も咲きましたね。豪雪地帯の北海道では、冬の暖かい日ならではのやるべきことがあります。今回は、雪国暮らしの一部をご紹介します。

The winter of 2026 brought heavy snowfall to many regions, but temperatures have warmed considerably since mid-February. Cherry blossoms have already bloomed in Tokyo. In Hokkaido, where is a heavy snowfall area, there are tasks unique to warm winter days that must be done. In this episode, we'll introduce a part of life in a "snow country".

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#188 日本は自然災害が多い国で、特に地震が多発する場所も多いです。特に地震や津波などの災害は突発的なものであり、実際に遭遇した時にパニックにならないためには、事前に何をすべきかを予習することが重要です。今回は、地震や津波にあった時に取るべき行動を紹介しました！

Japan is a country prone to natural disasters, with many areas experiencing frequent earthquakes. Disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis are sudden events, so it's crucial to prepare in advance by learning what to do to avoid panic when they actually occur. This time, we introduced the actions you should take during an earthquake or tsunami!

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