Kotatsu Club Podcast

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Akali Sensei on as a guest and we talked about being raised bilingual, traveling, and tips for studying Japanese! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/k-fePLb-e4M Message Akali Sensei on Instagram to book a lesson!:@AkaliJapaneseLessonOur...

Going to the doctor for the first time in a new country can be confusing and scary. In this video we cover exactly how to go to the doctor in Japan from how to find a doctor, how to make an appointment, how to get your prescription and so much more. Hope this is helpful and let us know if you have any questions in the comments below! (Our Instagrams)Shota: @NewRealmJapanAmber: @AmberJapanTravels(O...

Visas are a major hurdle for anyone wanting to move to Japan. They can be expensive, difficult to obtain without specific skills, or have short validity periods, making them a common source of frustration for foreigners living in Japan. In this episode, we will discuss various types of visas while sharing their own experiences! (We are not visa experts tho!) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Zen on as a guest and we talked about studying Japanese while still living overseas, traveling as a vegan in Japan, and making music with Japanese! Zen's Socials:Instagram: @BLKZENTikTok: BLKZENYouTube: @1166NYCSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/a...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too! Have you heard of the term "Akiya? It means "Abandoned house" in Japanese and they are currently in a hot spotlight because if you wanted one, you could probably buy one for super cheap or sometimes even for FREE!!!But before you dive in, you shoul...

Our beloved host Amber a.k.a Amber Japan Travels  used to be a vegan chef in New York City but when she was 26, she had the "Mt. Fuji Calling" and now she lives in Japan. What happened to a NYC chef who had no prior interest in Japan became obsessed with Japanese culture and language? Today, let's unfold her story play-by-play! Our InstagramsShota: @NewRealmJapanAmber: @AmberJapanTra...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Marrista on as a guest and we talked about her amazing new business in the countryside of Japan, cultural immersion, and traveling the world! Marrista's Socials:Instagram: @BlackVeganTravels & @FictionalFoodsVegan & @Tokyo. CrochetYouTube...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Kira on as a guest and we talked about her amazing new business in the countryside of Japan, cultural immersion, and traveling the world! Kira's Socials: Instagram: @KiraFlowerz YouTube: @KiraFlowerz Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @A...

Today we talked about how much we love Shikoku! Amber lived in Shikoku when she first moved to Japan and Shota grew up there. Shikoku is truly a special place for both of us and we wanted to tell you how awesome the place is! Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberJapanTravels Our YouTubes: Shota: ⁠⁠ @newrealmjapan ⁠⁠ Amber: ⁠⁠ @ChefinJapan ⁠⁠ We'd love to hear from you! Send us you...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Sarah aka @Sarah_Little_Doodles as a guest and we talked about her life in Japan, moving to the Japan from France, studying Japanese, living with her Japanese mother-in-law, making friends here and much more! Sarah's Instagram: Personal: @Sarah_L...

Welcome to season 2 of Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. In this episode, we discussed Japanese New Year, how we spent the New Year and Japanese New Year our resolutions for 2025! Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberJapanTravels Our YouTubes: Shota: ⁠⁠ @newrealmjapan ⁠⁠ Amber: ⁠⁠ @ChefinJapan ⁠⁠ W...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Tham aka  @tommshen  as a guest and we talked about his life in Japan, moving to the Japanese county side for college, mastering Japanese, making friends here and much more! Thams Instagram & YouTube:  @tommshen  Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJa...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today, we talked about one of our hosts, Shota! What made him who he is today and what language journey has he had in his past? Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_O Our YouTube Shota: ⁠⁠ @newrealmjapan ⁠⁠ Amber: ⁠⁠ @ChefinJapan ⁠⁠ We'd love to...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we had Carla aka Miss Translation as a guest and we talked about her life in Japan, what's it like to work in a very Japanese office as the only foreigner, and how her TikTok success impacted her life! Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. With the rise of AI, a lot of things we used to need Japanese for to navigate here in Japan are becoming obsolete. Is it even necessary to study anymore? Will we be able to download languages directly into our brains in the near future?? If you want to watch the...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Japan has a reputation for being a lonely place especially if you live here as a foreigner. But it is true? Or how true is it? We talked about our experiences and how to combat the loneliness! Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_O Our YouTube S...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we talk with Kree from  @HoneyKree  about moving to Japan to become an English teacher and then pivoting to a job as a full time content creator. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/TyYVL7EqOhg Kree: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@HoneyKree/videos Instagram...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. We talked about the relationship between dating and learning Japanese today! Do you think having a Japanese partner helps you learn Japanese better? Do you think it's a strong enough motivation to learn the language? Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @A...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we talk with Rachel from  @Rachel_japaneselearner  about moving to Japan to study Japanese. Rachel shares her tips on getting started and lots more!~ Rachel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSEsuxNjYkVdHWuKE7dXk6Q Instagram: @Rachel_JapaneseLearner Our I...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. We talked about AI for studying Japanese today. Should we use AI for conversation practice? Is it good for kids? How should we take advantage of and incorporate AI into our Japanese life? Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_O Our YouTube Shota:...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we talk about the cultural nuances that can potentially make it harder to open up and make close friends in Japan as compared to the US. Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_O Our YouTube Shota: ⁠⁠ @newrealmjapan ⁠⁠ Amber: ⁠⁠ @ChefinJapan...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today, we talked about driving in Japan and traveling in the countryside! Let's discover the best ways to travel to the rural parts of Japan and what are fun things to do along the way! Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_O Our YouTube Shota: ⁠...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Today we're joined by TheJapaneseMan101 (Langy) and he shares his journey on how he became fluent in Japanese and some tips and trickers for learning~ Langy's Instagram @TheJapaneseMan101 Our Instagrams Shota: @NewRealmJapan Amber: @AmberRose_O Our YouTube Shota:...

Welcome to the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. The number of tourists in Japan is skyrocketing right now as the Japanese yen is pretty much worthless and it's everyone's chance to visit Japan! However, as the number of tourists grows, some of the bad apples inevitably cause trouble in Japan and give other tou...

Welcome to episode 9 of the Kotatsu Club Podcast with Shota and Amber, where we talk about the Japanese language, life in Japan, and other stuff too. Amber has been living in Japan for 4 years and Shota previously lived in the US for 5. In this episode we discuss the culture shocks we've experienced while living abroad. If you've experienced any interesting culture shocks while living or traveling...