ZIP-FM Podcast

SAKURA ROLL -CHIT CHAT ABOUT REAL JAPANESE CULTURE-

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"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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ZIP-FM Podcast

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zip-fm.co.jp

Latest episode

Mar 30, 2024

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Episodes

roll 24. 「Making Foreign Friends in Japan」 07.10.2023

Hillary has joined a club to meet foreign friends in Japan!

roll 23. 「Japanese Friendship」 30.09.2023

Maggie and Hillary talk about how Japanese friendships are in Japan.

Roll 22. 「Love Affair in Japan and the states」 23.09.2023

In this podcast episode, Hillary and Maggie discuss cross-cultural love affairs between Japan and America, delving into personal stories, and cultural insights.

roll 21 「senpai-kohai culture in Japan」 16.09.2023

Join Maggie and Hillary in their podcast as they unravel the intricacies of senpai-kohai culture in Japan, exploring the significance and impact of this hierarchical relationship in Japanese society.

roll 20「3 things we like about Japan (Maggie's version)」 09.09.2023

In this podcast, Maggie shares her personal perspective on the three aspects of Japan that she finds appealing.

roll 19 「5 things we like about Japan (Hillary's version)」 02.09.2023

In this podcast, Hillary shares her personal perspective on the five aspects of Japan that she finds particularly appealing.

Roll 18. 「Transportation system in Japan」 26.08.2023

In this episode, explore Japan's transportation system with Maggie and Hillary. Maggie has something to say to the foreigners who use the bullet train in Japan🤣

Roll 17. 「The Daily Routine of Japanese College Students」 19.08.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary both discuss about how college students Japan spend their day.

Roll 16.「Do you want to keep living in Japan or move to a foreign country?」 12.08.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary both discuss about whether they want to live in Japan or in a foreign country in the future. What is so great about Japan, and what makes other places so unique?

Roll 15.「a strange thing that usually happens to us bilinguals」 05.08.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Hillary shares the strange phenomenon that happens to bilinguals. Also, Maggie and Hillary both discuss how they usually watch movies. 

Roll 14.「stereotypes of Japanese」 29.07.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary will uncover the truth behind the stereotypes associated with Japan and its people. Are Japanese really shy, hardworking, and good at math? This week’s JAPABULARY:尊い

Roll 13.「umi…how Japanese enjoy the beach」 22.07.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary dive into the fascinating topic of how people in Japan and America spend their time at the beach. Join us as we explore the unique beach culture in each country. This week’s JAPABULARY:OKまる水産

Roll 12.「How Japanese Spend Summer Break」 15.07.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary delve into the intriguing topic of Japanese and American summer breaks, examining the distinct cultural differences between the two.  This week’s JAPABULARY:フロリダ

Roll 11.「Things we rather think in English」 08.07.2023

When it comes to memorization, there are certain things that are easier to remember in Japanese, while others are more manageable in English. In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary will teach you some unique ways to memorize the multiplication, order of directions, and planets. This week’s JAPABULARY: ちるい

Roll 10.「Why Japanese can’t speak English」 24.06.2023

summary:In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary, experienced English teachers, engage in a discussion about the challenges faced by Japanese speakers when learning English. This week’s JAPABULARY: かわちい♡

Roll 9.「kyushoku: Japanese School Lunch」 17.06.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary talk about Japanese School Lunch “Kyusyoku”. They both seem to have different opinions toward school lunch. This week’s JAPABULARY: 沸いた!

Roll 8.「Japanese Vending Machines」 10.06.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary talk about the variety of Japanese vending machines. Japan is a vending machine paradise, and is indispensable to our daily life. This week’s JAPABULARY: すこ

Roll 7.「katakana」 03.06.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary discuss the difficulty of the Japanese writing system “katakana”. The katakana pronunciation can make it hard for certain words to be understood by a native English speaker. This week’s JAPABULARY: それな

Roll 6.「 school policies 」 27.05.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary discuss the differences of school policies in Japan and the US. btw…Maggie was hangry on this episode. This week’s JAPABULARY: えもい

Roll 5.「sports festival」 20.05.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary discuss the differences of the sports festival of Japan and the states. This week’s JAPABULARY: ~しか勝たん

Roll 4. 「Mother’s Day」 13.05.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary discuss the differences of Mother’s Day in Japan and the states. Also, they both delve into the word “I Love You.” How do Japanese feel about expressing love to someone? This week’s JAPABULARY: きゅん

Roll 3.「customer service」 06.05.2023

In this episode of "Sakura Roll," Maggie and Hillary discuss the differences ofthe customer service of Japan and the states. Maggie experienced a neat CS here in Japan, but has something to say… This week’s JAPABULARY: ぴえん

Roll 2.「OHANAMI」 29.04.2023

In this episode, Maggie and Hillary delve into the topic of "OHAMAI," a popular Japanese tradition of enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms in the springtime. The hosts will share personal experiences and insights related to OHANAMI, offering a unique perspective on this important cultural tradition. This week’s JAPABULARY: 知らんけど

Roll1.「Japan starts in April?」 22.04.2023

In Japan, everything starts in April. Traditionally, companies start their fiscal years from April, and the school year starts in April and ends in March. Why is this? and what do Maggie and Hillary think about this? This week’s JAPABULARY: まじ

Roll 0. 「About the podcast」 14.04.2023

Maggie and Hillary will be talking about their backgrounds, and share what this podcast is all about. This week’s JAPABULARY: やばい

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