ZIP-FM Podcast
SAKURA ROLL -CHIT CHAT ABOUT REAL JAPANESE CULTURE-
"Sakura Roll" is a podcast that explores Japanese culture from both American and Japanese perspectives. In each episode, hosts Maggie and Hillary share their insights and experiences, discussing a variety of cultural topics. The podcast is named after the sakura (cherry blossom) flower, and sushi “roll” which holds great significance in Japanese culture. The hosts affectionately refer to their listeners as "Sakuras," and each episode is called a "Roll." Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of Japanese culture through the lens of two different perspectives.
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Episodes
roll 49. 「The Final Episode」 30.03.2024 6:16
Thank you soooo much for listening to SAKURA ROLL. So...this is our last episode...well...yeah..."last".... We will be moving on to our next stage, so hope to see you there🌸 Maggie: https://twitter.com/margaret_m0e Hillary: https://twitter.com/010722Hillary
roll 48. 「Graduation」 23.03.2024 9:37
Maggie and Hillary will talk about GRADUATION!! Hillary will be graduating next year...but they both have to graduate from ○○ this year... Make sure to keep listening till the end...
roll 47. 「Hot or Cold」 16.03.2024 5:59
Maggie and Hillary will discuss whether 'hot' or 'cold' is better. Which do you prefer? ２人で寒いのがいいのか、暑いのがいいか議論。 あなたはどっち派？ #英会話 #英語勉強 #英語学習
roll 46. 「Social Media」 09.03.2024 8:13
Maggie and Hillary will talk about Social Media. Do they ever get tired of using them? ※episode46ですが、45と言っています。すみません💦
roll 45. 「How To Maintain English Skills」 02.03.2024 8:55
How do Maggie and Hillary maintain their English skills in Japan? 帰国子女の２人の英語勉強法は？
roll 44. 「LOVE」 24.02.2024 9:49
Maggie and Hillary discuss 『LOVE』💗 What are the boundaries of love? kiss? holding hands...spending the night together...?
roll 43. 「Old Time TV shows」 17.02.2024 8:42
Maggie and Hillary talk about their childhood favorite TV shows. (US) Powerpuff girls Lizzie McGuire (Japan) おかあさんといっしょ ポケモン(pokemon) ハム太郎 What is your favorite???
roll 42. 「Japan's Valentines Day」 10.02.2024 11:09
On this podcast, Maggie and Hillary will talk about their Valentine's memories. How is Japanese Valentine's Day different from the American one? Find out! #バレンタイン #英語学習 #文化 #valentine #culture #japanese
roll 41. 「Do you know Japanese Accents?」 03.02.2024 11:00
In this episode, Maggie and Hillary explore the theme of 【accents】. What Nagoya accents does Hillary use in daily life? Additionally, which Japanese accents are often perceived as intimidating? If you're a Japanese learner, have you ever had any difficulties understanding them? In addition to discussing Japanese accents, they also discuss the distinctions between 【American and British English】...
roll 40. 「How old do we look?」 27.01.2024 11:03
How old does Maggie look and how old does Hillary feel like?
roll 39. 「Japanese believe each blood type has a certain personality??」 20.01.2024 9:08
On this podcast, Maggie and Hillary will discuss 「占い」 (uranai), the art of fortune-telling. Maggie believes in Shiitake Uranai and eagerly subscribes to this form of fortune-telling every month. On the other hand, Hillary has her unique perspective towards blood type uranai.
roll 38. 「Japanese tradition of buying ○○ in New Year's Day」 13.01.2024 10:45
Join Maggie and Hillary in this special episode as they explore the enchanting tradition of purchasing "fukubukuro," or lucky bags, on the New Year's Day in Japan. The duo shares personal experiences and insights into the cultural significance of fukubukuro. Additionally, listen in as Maggie and Hillary discuss their aspirations for 2024 and delve into the items they have on their wishlists for th...
roll 37. 「Japanese talking about New Year's Resolutions of 2024」 06.01.2024 10:25
Happy New Year!!!! Join Maggie and Hillary as they dive deep into their New Year's Resolutions for 2024!!
roll 36. 「How Japanese celebrate New Year's Eve」 30.12.2023 9:46
On this episode of Sakura Roll, Maggie and Hillary delve into the diverse ways the Japanese celebrate New Year's Eve. Join them as they explore the cultural traditions of Kouhaku, Toshikoshi Soba, and Osechi, each bringing a unique flavor to the festive season.
roll 35. 「How Japanese celebrate Christmas」 23.12.2023 7:31
Join Maggie and Hillary in this podcast episode as they take you on a journey through Christmas in Japan. KFC for Christmas?? Romantic Date?? Hope everyone has a holly jolly Christmas🎄🌟
roll 34. 「Looking back at 2023」 16.12.2023 12:14
Hillary and Maggie take a trip down memory lane to explore the highs and lows of their journey through 2023. Tune in as they reveal their individual highlights and discuss the lessons learned from navigating the twists and turns of 2023♪
roll 33. 「Japanese Buzzing Words of 2023」 09.12.2023 11:26
Maggie and Hillary will dive into the linguistic trends that made waves in Japan this year. Japan's 2023 buzzwords reflect light and dark sides of the year. For example... ・“I’m wearing pants!” ・Atarashii Gakko no Ridazu (新しい学校のリーダーズ) ・X ・Oshi no Ko(推しの子) ・Johnny & Associates talent agency Get ready for a linguistic journey through the cultural currents of Japan in 2023!
roll 32. 「Mistranslated words between Japanese and English 」 02.12.2023 7:51
In this episode, Maggie and Hillary take a playful stroll through the world of Japanese and English words, exposing some common translation mishaps. Ever thought Japanese has more words than English? What do you think? The word "好き" (suki) ...its more than meets the eye meaning—it's not just about liking things. And don't be fooled by "愛してる" (aishiteru); it's more than a simple "love you." T...
roll 31. 「Snacks? Sweets? Candy? What are the differences??」 25.11.2023 10:59
Maggie and Hillary dive into the delightful world of snacks, sweets, and candy, exploring the cultural nuances between American and Japanese perspectives. Join us as we unravel the delicious details in this cross-cultural snack exploration!"
roll 30. 「Thanksgiving in Japan?」 18.11.2023 9:08
Join Maggie and Hillary as they delve into the unique experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Japan. They discuss how cultural differences shape how holidays are embraced—or not—in Japan and the US.
roll 29. 「talking with Japanese snacks」 11.11.2023 10:53
Maggie and Hillary celebrate November 11th....POCKEYの日！！
roll 28. 「Japanese Jokes vs American Jokes」 04.11.2023 10:33
How are Japanese and American jokes different?
roll 27. 「Celebrating Halloween in Japan」 28.10.2023 8:09
Maggie and Hillary discuss how they are going to celebrate Halloween this year in Japan.
roll 26. 「In Japan, AUTUMN IS FOR...」 21.10.2023 10:37
In Japan, we say ・Autumn is for food ・Autumn is for sports ・Autumn is for reading ・Autumn is for art Why do we say this...and what are the things Maggie and Hillary enjoy in autumn?
roll 25. 「Talking to your boss in Japan」 14.10.2023 8:58
Maggie and Hillary talk about how to talk to your boss here in Japan. What is "reading the atmosphere"???
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