Everyday Japanese with maki

I look back on Japanese school lunches and talk about Shokuiku - how food can teach us about health, manners, and culture

In this episode, I talk about the difference in restaurant culture between Japan, The US, and The UK.

Today, I'm sharing a silly story about my clumsy senpai. It's just a fun, light hearted episode with some everyday Japanese

Have you heard of Choyo-no Sekku？ Even i didn’t know much about this traditional Japanese festival In this episode, I'll introduce its traditions, seasonal foods, and why chrysanthemums are important. You might still be able to celebrate it this year

Why does Japanese have so many "-hara"words? Let's explore some funny and surprising examples-and see how they're expressed in English.

You’ve probably learned "訪れる”as " to visit", but Japanese people actually use it in everyday conversation? Let's find out what we really say instead!

In this episode I talk about Japanese culture, social manners, and why people try not to disturb those around them.

Discover one of Japan’s most meaningful summer traditions

Why do so many people say Japan is so safe? Let's talk about one of the best things about living and traveling in Japan-and how it compares with other countries.

in this episode, I talk about the things we often take for granted in Japan. From business hours, and convenience to Japanese culture and mindset, Let's discover the small things that make Japan special

what do people eat during Japan's hot and humid summer?

What do people eat during Japan's hot and humid summer? Join as we explore refreshing summer dishes and the culture behind them

What is Tanabata, japan's Star festival? in this episode, you'll discover the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, the meeting of the Milky way,and why people write their wishes on tanzaku and hang them on bamboo. This episode is perfect for Japanese learners who want to improve their listening while learning about Japanese culture.

Many Japanese learners don’t know the difference between 人生and 命,even though they both mean "Life" in this episode, I'll explain the difference in a simple and easy to understand way!

In the UK, sticking a fork into fish and chips is perfectly normal. However into rice is associated with funeral rituals for deceased.

Everyone is afraid of something. From heights and insects to earthquakes. We explore common fears and phobias, share personal stories, and discover how different people deal with them

Today, we talked about guilty pleasures and simple pleasures-like eating a large McDonald's fries even though it's unhealthy, and enjoying the quiet feeling of staying up late at night

I reluctantly went to the dentist after my silver filling fell out.. but somehow it turned into a stressful adventure involving drills, panic, and brand new white filling

Japan's Golden Week is more than just a long weekend. We break down what each day actually means including Children's Day- and find out how many people celebrate without really knowing why.

I tried to cook chicken for dinner‐but something went wrong.

Have you ever noticed how emotional airports can be? we talk about the excitement of departure, the unique atmosphere of airports, and a little discovery along the way.

First built in 1612 Nagoya Castle has been through fire and rebirth. In this episode, we explore its two iconic highlights:the legendary golden shachihoko and the stunning restored Honmaru Palace.

Inuyama Castle- a National Treasure just 45 minutes from Nagoya. We explore Japan's oldest castle town its legendary steep staircases, and charming castle town below. Stay until the end for a Japanese castle vocabulary list!

In this episode, we talk about hay fever and social manners in different countries, especially Japan and the UK. why do people cover their cough in Japan but blow their nose in the UK? Listen until the end for a vocabulary list!

The episode introduce White Day in Japan and explains what kind of event it is, why it exists, and how people celebrate it. You'll learn the cultural background, common customs, and typical gifts given on this day. At the end of the episode, you can also listen to useful vocabulary list related this story.