Outside Japanese Class with Taichi

How sweet is too sweet? ☕️ After living in Singapore, I started noticing something very different about coffee and tea. In this episode, I talk about sugar, “kosong”, and one small culture shock. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You...

Tattoos can mean fashion, memory, or something personal. But depending on the country, the same tattoo may be seen very differently. I talk about tattoos, culture, and life in Japan and Singapore. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You...

I thought I would never try this in Japan. But one small decision turned into a surprisingly fun memory. This episode is about trying something before judging it. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listenin...

Have you ever looked outside and felt that the air was not quite clear? In this episode, I talk slowly in simple Japanese about haze, PM2.5, and the air we breathe every day. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script wh...

Why do we buy so much? Snacks, clothes, cosmetics, limited-edition items… Sometimes shopping is not just about what we need. I talk about buying things, and the small surprises I feel in daily life. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.Yo...

How cold is “comfortable”? In this episode, I talk about air conditioning, daily life in Singapore, and how our idea of comfort may change without us noticing. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listening....

Students sitting on the floor with cup noodles and drinks. At first, it may look a little strange — but maybe there is something warm hidden in that small scene. ==Japanese and English scripts== みなさんは、外で地面や床に座ることがありますか。 Do you ever sit on the ground or on the floor outside? シンガポールでは、時々おもしろい景色を見ます。 In Singapore, I sometimes see an interesting scene. シ...

Have you read a book recently? I talk about a small surprise I found while thinking about reading in Japan. Maybe it will make you want to open a book again. ==Japanese and English scripts== みなさんは、最近、本を読みましたか。 Have you read a book recently? 私は本を読むことが好きです。 I like reading books. それで最近、日本の読書率について少し調べてみました。 So recently, I looked up Japan’s read...

Is Southeast Asia getting too hot? I talk about the kind of heat that makes your body feel heavy the moment you step outside. Let’s think about how hot weather can slowly change our everyday lives. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You...

I talk about karaoke memories in Japan and a cultural difference I noticed in Singapore. ==Japanese and English scripts== 大学生の時や、社会人になってから数年は、 When I was a university student, and for a few years after I started working, よくカラオケに行っていました。 I often went to karaoke. その時は、夜から朝まで歌うこともありました。 At that time, I sometimes sang from night until morning....

So… what do you really think about Singapore? Is it fun, or… a bit boring? Same place, completely different feelings. Let’s explore why!? ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listening. 3.You can also practis...

Rules or manners? Strict rules or gentle reminders...what works better? The same idea can feel completely different depending on the country. Let’s explore that difference together! ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the sc...

Even though I live in Singapore, my friends come from Japan to visit me. It means a lot to me every time. I’d like to share why 🎧 ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listening. 3.You can also practise readi...

When is the best time to visit Japan? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t so simple. Beautiful seasons, unexpected challenges, and moments you don’t see online. Let’s talk about the real side of travelling in Japan. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meanin...

Donki… isn’t it supposed to be cheap? 🤔 Same shop, different country — completely different vibe. Let’s take a closer look at Japan vs Singapore ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listening. 3.You can also...

Has anyone ever told you, “That outfit looks a bit off?” I used to worry about what I wear in Japan, but not so much in Singapore. In this episode, I share my honest thoughts in a relaxed way. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can...

When you listen to music, is it important for you to understand the lyrics? Or can you enjoy songs in different languages even if you don’t understand them? In Singapore, I feel like many people enjoy music from all over the world. Today, I’d like to talk about that. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts=...

Anime is great, but I used to wish more people would read manga too. That’s how I used to feel. But now, my thinking has changed a little. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listening. 3.You can also practi...

Wait, is it really this different? Even though we use the same mahjong tiles, the rules feel different. It almost feels like a different game. Today, I’ll share my experience with mahjong. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read...

Getting concert tickets… is it about luck or being a true fan? It seems the way to get tickets is a little different in Japan and Singapore. Which system feels more fair to you? 🎫 ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the scr...

Do you still top up your card before taking the train or bus? Or can you just tap and go without thinking about your balance? Let’s look at how transport feels a bit different in Singapore and Japan. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.Y...

Do you like anime or manga? What kind of Japanese anime or manga exhibitions can you find in your country? What kind of anime goods do you see around you? Japanese pop culture has spread far beyond Japan！ ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the scrip...

Have you ever heard of a game called Go? It started in China thousands of years ago, but it’s still played today—even in Singapore. At first, it looks simple. Just black and white stones. But once you try it… you realise it’s not so easy. Let me share a small story about my experience. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How t...

Which type are you—do you prefer staying at home or going out? I’m definitely a home person. If I don’t have to go out, I won’t. Even simple plans can sometimes feel a bit heavy, so I decided to talk about that feeling. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning wit...

How do you feel when you have to wait for someone? Today I talk about how my feelings about waiting slowly changed after living in Singapore. ==Instagram & Note(Blog)== https://www.instagram.com/outsidejapclass/ https://note.com/taitaijapclass ==How to use the scripts= 1.You can listen first and guess the meaning without the script. 2.You can read the script while listening. 3.You can also pra...