Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話

Algorithms are more prevalent than ever and they have come to influence your life both online and off. Today we talk about echo chambers, isolation, and other byproducts of an algorithm curated society. Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1544360202919354398 Support on ko...

Anki is one of the most popular apps used for language learning and memorization in general. Today we talk about common mistakes, misunderstandings, as well as our experience with the app. Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1544360202919354398 Support on ko-fi:  https://...

Ayami just got back from her trip to Hong Kong! Today we talk about her experience as well as how it differs from Japan! Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1544360202919354398 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

Traditional Japanese schools are notorious for their intense focus on rote memorization. Today we talk about International schools, what they are, how they compare, and whether Japan should be encouraging more! Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1544360202919354398 Suppo...

The term "Rogai" meaning "Old Harm" has been gaining popularity as a way to criticize old people who cause societal burdens or harm. Today we talk about the spread of this term and what it means about Japanese society Rogai (Japanese Boomers), Sudden Asthma, Japanese TV, and More！ 老害とは、咳喘息事件、バラエティー番組など！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord...

Despite anime being such a popular tool for learning Japanese, Japanese TV more generally is not. Today we talk about why as well as why Japanese people love it. Japanese TV, Tamagotchi, Visa Changes, and More！ バラエティー番組、たまごっち、ビザ変更など！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels...

New restrictions on Permanent Residency will require applicants to have a higher income than average Japanese citizens. Today we talk about this decision, the specifics, and likely impacts. Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi:  https:/...

Working at a convenience store in Japan is stressful and generally low pay. So why is it a dream job for so many immigrants? Today we talk about it! Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main ch...

The World Cup is ongoing… Which means, it's time to talk about patriotism, nationalism, and sports! Nationalism, Bowling Tournament, Giving Up, and More！ ナショナリズム、ボーリング大会、諦めなど！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi: ...

Online Japanese communities tend to be hyper fixated on the JLPT tests, specifically the N1. But what is language learning actually like after you pass this test?  And what does passing the N1 actually represent? Today we talk about it! Life after the JLPT N1, Identity, and More！ JLPTN1の後の言語学習、アイデンティティーなど！ No, Japanese Isn't Easy (and that's ok): https://youtu.be/vxKMrMNJo88?s...

You may have heard of stan culture with regards to K Pop but have you heard of Japan's Oshi Katsu or more recently Supikatsu, a trend that involves temple prayer and worship for your favorite celebrities. Today we talk about it! SupiKatsu: https://markless.jp/blog/85 Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.c...

"Ibasho" is one of those difficult to translate Japanese terms meaning "a place where you feel you belong." Today we talk about Ibasho, identity and community. Episode Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Ibasho: (0:19) Tour Guiding Friends: (0:19) Outro: (28:18) Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/120...

Japanese culture has made large cultural impacts through many forms, but what about comedy? Today we talk about it in its many forms and discuss if it is funny or not? Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency...

I'm back in Japan, and after having been in and out of Japan so many times I have learned many ways to make traveling here a lot easier. Today we share some of these tips and talk about common mistakes travelers make! Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/144072547287800635...

You may have heard that slurping is polite in Japan. Today we breakdown common etiquette myths and taboos and whether they are true or not! Taboos, Interpreting, Duolingo, and more! タブー、通訳、デュオリンゴなど！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 S...

It takes more than Japanese fluency to effectively communicate with Japanese people. Today we talk about what kinds of personalities and communication styles work best! Talking with Japanese People, Ekiden, Ai Dubbing, and more! 日本人との会話、駅伝、AI吹き替えなど！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.c...

It is said that Japan is a cheap country to live in. Today we look at the real purchasing power of the yen when compared to daily items and average salaries to determine if that is the case! Yen Purchasing Power, Japanese goods and more! 円の購買力、日本の商品など！ Cost of Living Japan: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Japan Cost of Living US: https://www.numbeo.co...

Our podcast host Ayami was born and raised in Japan, but ethnically she is Taiwanese. This week we talk about her solo trip to Taiwan and the importance of heritage. Heritage Language and Culture, Immigration and more! 先祖の言語と文化、移民など！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/12045311...

Japanese Gen Z Slang and more! Z世代の俗語など！ Slang Terms: 好きすぎて滅 ギュン メロい 滅（めつ）なんだけど にゃおだね まじオワｗ めくれる ポパる うま確（うまかく） きちゃー ビジュいい しゃばい Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi:  h...

Japanese Naturalization, April Fools, Gen Z and Vaping, and more! 帰化厳格化、エイプリルフール、ｚ世代とベイプなど！ As of April 1st of this year, requirements for Japanese Naturalization became far stricter, requiring 10 years of residency as opposed to 5 along with other changes. Today we talk about what changed and why? Naturalization Info: https://english.visajapan.jp/qa/news20251126.html#sec1...

Japanese Generations, Life Updates, Art and Sexuality, and more! 日本の世代、最近のアップデート、芸術とセクシュアリティなど！ You may be familiar with generations like Baby Boomer and Gen Z but did you know Japan has its own set of generations? Today we break them down! Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discor...

Japanese Genital Festivals, Old School Collectables and more! 日本の性器信仰、昔ながらのコレクターズアイテムなど！ The Honensai Festival where a giant wooden phallus is carried paraded around town has drawn some controversy. Today we talk about it as well as the role festivals like this play in Japan! Terms you can look up👍 豊年祭 大男茎形 大縣神社豊年祭 かなまら祭 Send us questions at:  lazyflue...

Japan sticker trend and more! 日本のシール流行りなど！ 3D stickers are exploding in popularity in Japan! Today we talk about why, and the history of fads in Japan and the US. Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1483166707563626688 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazy...

Weddings in Japan, Making Foreign Friends and more! 日本の結婚、外国での友達作りなど！ Although many people see Japan as a country that values its traditional culture, the majority of weddings in Japan are actually christian style weddings. Today we talk about why as well as other aspects of weddings in Japan!   Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://disc...

This week we talk about the shift in relationship ideals between men and women in Japan and what that says about Japanese society as a whole. Survey: https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20250305-3137498/DETAIL/ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on...