Ohazassu Podcast

Thanks for your patience; we're finally back! At long last, we've secured a regular schedule. Moving forward, we should be able to record a podcast on a weekly basis. Picking up where we left off, here are the show notes for today's episode: 1. Going overseas? You might need to get an international driver's license in Japan before departing. We talk about our experience in May when we got one in J...

About our recent Hokkaido trip: We went to Kuromatsunai, Lake Toya and Sapporo! Travel news: Bullet trains/shinkansen to get private room/booth section from 2026! New Costco reseller/retailer "Cospopo". And of course, Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Welcome back to Episode 66 of the Ohazassu Podcast straight from Japan! In today's episode, Microsoft invests a whopping $2.9 billion to supercharge AI infrastructure in Japan. We take a look at official medical care information provided by JNTO, ensuring tourists stay healthy and informed while exploring this amazing country. Plus, I'll spill the beans on my personal secret hack for conquering mu...

Welcome to Episode 65 of the Ohazassu Podcast straight from Japan! In today's episode, we'll explore Japan's ingenious vending machine reward system that keeps your thirst quenched for free. Then, we look at a news story about everyone's surname becoming "Sato" by the year 2531. Stick around for a lively review of the latest open ear earphones. And don't miss our favorite segment, "Word of the Day...

Free computer disposal and collection in Japan. Some life wisdom we found on a tea cup in a humble Japanese grilled fish restaurant. Bespoke tours in Kamakura by Buddha Bamboo and Zen. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Been a while! Ohisashiburi and Gobusata, everyone! Welcome to March and to episode 63 of the Ohazassu Podcast. Since it's been a while, bit of a catch up to start off with. Things have been hectic, but OK. Today we covered kanji radicals (bushu) and how they can help us learn and remember characters. We also looked into some key differences between Australian and Japanese healthcare systems when s...

Japanese kanji family names and why there seems to be more North and West in the case of ～mura. New Japanese banknotes are coming later this year; we do a quick overview of the new designs and features. Quick review of an excellent new article by Retire Japan about university fees in Japan. And of course - Word of the Day! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohaza...

Sycophantic Starbucks. Seriously healthy snack options in Japan. Unique gift and souvenir ideas from Japan. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Oshibori Shock! Quick optometrist visit. Who's heating up potato salad? Bilingual Life & Reality book review (chapter 6). Word of the Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

First episode for 2024. Earthquake and disaster prevention. About survival kits and local evacuation centers. Getting prescription glasses. Online machine translation and potential corporate data leaks. McDonald's seasonal dessert menu item starting on the 10th. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

New mic and PC. Choc-mint sandwiches. Intro/Shout-out: Interesting Japan-related X and YouTube channel covers "Goroawase" which we looked at in Ep. 43. Bilingual Life & Reality: Chapter 5 Pt. 2 Borrowing. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

End-Of-Year rubbish/garbage collection dates in Japan. KitKat meets Milo! Bilingual Life and Reality Chapter 5: Code-switching and Borrowing. Word of the Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Yutapon (reusable and waterless hot water bottles). Public photography rules and legal stuff. Dog owners have a lower risk of developing dementia. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Japan professor develops system allowing disabled people to play guitar. No video and livestreaming signs and rules in Japan. Bilingual Life & Reality book chapter summary review (chapter 4 continued). Wages and inflation. Word of the Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Day trip to Yoro Waterfall, one of the top 100 falls in Japan. Research shows positive effects of Wasabi on memory. Bilingual life and reality book summary: Chapter 4. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Kaldi half-price coffee. Sharing a lawyer's thoughts on citizen's arrests in Japan. Making healthier rice. Bilingual book review - Chapter 3: The functions of languages. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Influenza stuff. Hilton apologises about disrespectful video ad. Bilingual book chapter 2 review. Word of the Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Premium Pekochan no Hoppe cakes: Pekolicious! Overtourism Japan: What can you do? Japanese YouTuber arrested. Bilingual book report: Chapter 1 Why are people bilingual? Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Weather is cooling down, finally! Japan career talk. Careful with MT (machine translation)! Word of the Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Nintendo announces Zelda movie. The Colonel opens up a KFC with a super-rare seated Colonel. S&B Tabaso sauce collaboration. Bilingual book report. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Wait. How much?! Got that bilingualism book for a steal! Japanese probiotic giant Yakult opens their first cafe/beauty salon in Utsunomiya. Weather finally starts to cool. Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Welcome back from the long-weekend! Local trip to a temple (with a scary abandoned hotel right by the train station), and photography exhibition (Yasui Nakaji: Photographs). New microphone test (can you hear me?) and Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Thoughts on yesterday's livestream test. Fake Japan posts on social. Follow-up on bilingual personalities. More on invoice seido (system). Word of the Day. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

Peanut butter flavoured Gari Gari kun ice blocks. Last day for shinkansen bullet train food carts on Tokaido line. Vegetable and vegan sushi in Kochi. McDonald's New York Come on Baby Burger review. Word of the Day Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .

First outdoor podcast recording! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support .