Seeds and Stories

Hello everyone :) Have you ever been to an unmanned store? Do you own a unique pet? These are the topics of today’s episode!! These we things we have seen that perhaps you have not experienced and might be interested in knowing! So please tune in and enjoy! みなさんこんにちは！ 今回のエピソードでは、日本とアメリカの無人販売について トピック2ではペットについて話してます。 ぜひ楽しんで聴いてください...

Hello everyone, thank you for coming back to our radio show. Today, we will talk about snacks in the USA and Japan. We’ll also talk about how Japanese people praise your Japanese skills when you only say “hi,” and how American react when they receive praise. We will also share how to respond appropriately to praise in Japan. This information is to prepare you for real conversations in English and...

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Seeds and Stories. Today we’re comparing and discussing more about Japan and America. This time, we’ll be talking about drugstores and the things we noticed when visiting them. We also have another useful Japanese lesson today! Did you know there are many different ways to use the word “YABAI” ? I hope you enjoy the episode and learn something new. Thank you for com...

welcome to Seed and Stories. Our topic this time is Japanese furniture and Japanese greetings. topic no.1 is Japanese furniture. we think Japanese furniture and America furniture are different. How different? size, design and tips. I guess you like Japanese furniture case there are cute and small. Topic No.2 Japanese lesson. let's try Japanese greetings. Greetings are very impotent in Japan. W...

Hey everyone! Long time no see! Today, we’ll be talking about our move to the USA — Yuka will share what we needed to do and our experience moving from Japan. We’ll go over everything from how long we had to wait to how much it cost to get her visa. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened, supported, and waited for us during this long transition period. We’re so happy to announce that we’ll...

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode of Season Story. I’m your host, Fernando, here with Yuka. In today’s episode, we’re talking about McDonald’s in Japan vs. McDonald’s in America — their menu items, the fun differences, and the surprising similarities. We’ll also introduce a really useful Japanese word you’ll hear all the time: maji — and show you how to use it the right way. I hope you enj...

Welcome back to another episode of Stephen Stories! Today’s topic is schools—specifically schools in America and Japan. We’ll be looking at the differences and similarities, from preschool all the way up to university. This isn’t exactly a series, but we’ll be going step by step through each stage of school life. And we’re kicking things off with preschool. Yay! We hope you enjoy.＃９へようこそ こ...

Welcome back to another episode of Seeds and Stories with your hosts, Yuka and Fernando. Today, we’re diving into the world of Goshuin—what they are, why you should try collecting them, and where you can find them. If you love shrines and temples or enjoy collecting meaningful keepsakes, this part’s for you. We’ll also be teaching you about the word sumimasen—one of the most useful Japanese phrase...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Seeds and Stories! On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about Japanese onsen—exploring the different types you might come across, the rules and etiquette to keep in mind, and even what options there are for people with tattoos. Our second topic is toilets—from traditional squat toilets to the modern high-tech versions—and how ideas of cleanlin...

Today, we’re diving into something fun—hotels in Japan and how they’re different from hotels in the U.S. Some of these differences are small, some are surprising. Yuka and I will share what stood out to us, and maybe you’ll notice them next time you travel too. We’re also going to talk about something we wanted to mention to you—if you’ve ever wondered why we chose Seeds and Stories. On today’s ep...

Welcome back to Seeds and Stories! In today’s episode, we’re stepping into the delicious world of yakiniku! We’ll be talking about what it is, how to order, and some must-try items for your next grilling adventure in Japan—as well as sharing our own thoughts and experiences with yakiniku culture. We’ll also explore the fascinating differences in everyday services between Japan and the U.S.—the kin...

Welcome to another episode of Seeds and Stories! Today, we're driving into Japanese manners-specifically, how to behave when visiting shrine. We'll go over the proper steps to take and some important rules to keep in mind to show respect during your visit. We'll also be talking about everyone's favorite topic - anime!! We'll explore why anime is so popular, share some of our personal favorites, an...

Hello everyone, Welcome to Episode 3 of Seeds and Stories!! In today, Episode are 1, Strenge Japanese words 2, What do you like about living in Japan. Thank you so much for being here with us. We hope you enjoy the stories. みなさんこんにちは、Seeds and Stories エピソード３へようこそ！！今日は「１、変な日本語について　２、日本に住んでいて好きなところ」です。日本人にとっての当たり前が他国の方にした...

Hello everyone, welcome to Episode 2 of Seeds and Stories!! In today's episode, we're looking into what we love about Japan from its incredible food to interesting festivals, and even a few historical insights. We'll also be sharing our thoughts on what it's like to be in a relationship with a Japanese person, along with some personal experience and advice for those curious about cross-cultural re...

Hello everyone. We are an international couple, and this is our first story. We will be speaking both Japanese and English here. We'll talk about our introduction and share some of our experiences in Japan and USA. Yuka is Japanese. I can speak English, but I'm still learning. Fernando is American. He can speak Japanese, but he's till learning. Let's learn Japanese together! We'll share Japanese w...