The Foreign Exchange Program

In this episode, we finally discuss idioms! The both of us chose a few different idioms to share and discuss. Learning idioms can give you some insights into the thought process, imagination, and even cultural history of a country. We had a lot of fun with this episode. Hope you enjoy!

List of idioms we discussed:

朝飯前(asameshimae)

play it by ear

顔が広い(kaogahiroi)

roll with the punches

ほっぺたが落ちそう(hoppetagaochisoo)

in the blink of an eye

猫の手も借りたい(nekonotemokaritai)

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In this episode, we discuss how different it can be riding a train or going through a train station in the US versus in Japan. What's the process like in such a car-centric country versus a country that has an incredibly complex train and subway infrastructure? Tune in to find out!

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In this episode, we talk through some of the biggest differences we've noticed between US and Japanese airports. If you plan on traveling to either country for the first time, this might be a helpful episode for you to tune into!

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In this episode, we break down what being a fan means in Japan. We go over some useful terminology, what sorts of activities fans do to support the people and things they love, and how Japanese fan culture can sometimes overlap and differ from American fan culture.

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In this episode, we play a little guessing game with names of Pokemon! (Only from the OG 150, though!) Turns out, the English and Japanese version of their names are often totally different from each other. If you have any familiarity with Pokemon, feel free to play along! See if you know any of their names in English and Japanese! :)

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In the episode, we discussed some commonly used products that we refer to only by their brand name and guessed actual names—for example, bandaids. Most people only ever call this product by its brand name. Do you even know what the product is called? Listen to this episode and find out!

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In the episode, Sadie discusses some different places in Japan that were once used as US military bases. There's a lot of interesting history in Japan, sometimes even where you'd least expect it!

Here's the website with photos that Sadie shared with Akane: https://www.japan-experience.com/all-about-japan/saitama/attractions-excursions/johnson-town

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In the episode, we share and discuss some key points and features related to our second languages that we find interesting.

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In the episode, we both picked some silly topics to discuss that people tend to have...somewhat strong opinions about in both Japan and the US.

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In this episode, we chat about some food options, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, KETO, and Kosher foods in the U.S. and Japan. Sometimes people need to make choices depending on their diet restrictions, health conditions, or philosophies. We shared our experiences and insights regarding living in the U.S. and Japan regarding food and diet.

For any lactose intolerant / vegan people out there who may want to visit Japan someday, keep an eye out for "Beyond Tofu" products in the supermarket! That's the dairy-free cheese brand Sadie mentions in the episode.

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