The Foreign Exchange Program

In this episode, Akane quizzed Sadie on shortened Katakana words which are originally from English. In Japanese, there are many shortened words that are easier to say/write; however, sometimes it is difficult to figure out the original words even for native speakers if you are unfamiliar with current trends. Let's see how Sadie did well!!

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In this milestone of an episode, we take some time to reflect and reminisce about what this podcast has meant to us and what some of our favorite moments have been up to this point. Whether you're a new or old, casual or avid listener, we thank you so much for your interest in and support of our little show over the years. We are excited to continue with this project as long as the ideas keep flowing and our schedules allow and we hope you'll continue to stick around for the ride!

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In this episode, we shared scary stories from our culture or our childhood memories. Many of them we shared are scary stories for kids, so we unexpectedly enjoyed talking a lot. Even though you do not like scary stories, you do not have to skip this episode! Stay tuned!

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In this episode, Akane and Sadie talk about various Japanese bands that chose to show off some of their creativity by using English in their names in rather unique ways. All of our discussions and guesses about each band name's meaning are purely speculative and just for fun! We hope you enjoy and maybe even learn of a few new bands to go check out if you feel so inclined.

*Note from Sadie: I apologize that my audio appeared to be a bit crackly throughout this episode. Will be looking into why that happened. Thank you for your patience!

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Inspired by a trip Sadie took, in this episode we chat all about the ins and outs of the world-famous Tokyo Disney!

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In this episode, we gush all about our favorite Japanese stores, what makes them special, when we typically visit, and what sorts of goods can be found within! If you ever end up in Japan and you see one, stop by for a browse.

**For anyone curious, the LOFT stores that collaborate with the MoMA are called LOFT Design Stores and there are several locations throughout the country!**

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In this episode, we discussed one of the recent social issues in Japan, over tourism. It is delightful many foreign tourists are interested in Japan and its culture and decided to actually visit; however, some of them do not value following rules, and that leads to limited tourist attractions. Tell us what you think!

Foreign-born Miss Japan sparks debate on what it means to be Japanese

https://japantoday.com/category/national/foreign-born-miss-japan-sparks-debate-on-what-it-means-to-be-japanese

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In this episode, Sadie takes us through the highlights of her life-long love of video games. She touches on what some of her favorite games were and how she was able to learn about Japanese culture through them. She also talks about how playing video games has actually been able to help her study Japanese.

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In this episode, we shared our experiences and observations regarding receiving and giving compliments in the U.S. and Japan. Although you try to be nice and give compliments, it does not mean always receiving as you think in another country or culture. We discussed how we feel when we receive Japanese and American styles compliments.

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In this episode, we talk all about the differences in graduation ceremonies in the US and Japan. From what we wear to what we do, we look back on our own experiences and teach each other about what our "idea" of graduation is like.

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