Ryusuke / リュウスケ

So Japanese ポッドキャスト

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 Welcome to So Japanese Podcast! I’m Ryusuke — a chef, storyteller, and lifelong observer of Japanese culture.  In each episode, I share stories and lessons from Japan that reveal the heart of everyday life — from food and family to philosophy and language.  Sometimes I’ll dive into Japanese culture and traditions, and other times, I’ll teach real, natural Japanese expressions you can actually use.  It’s all about discovering what makes Japan so Japanese .  日本の“日常”を、ちょっと深く、ゆるく楽しむラジオ。  If you like our content and want to buy us a coffee, click the link https://www.buymea...

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Ryusuke / リュウスケ

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Latest episode

Dec 30, 2025

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Episodes

Maid Cafés + Street Level Japanese (Re-release) 09.11.2023

Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast we talk about maid cafés. We explain a bit about the history of how they came into existence. We also breakdown their special form of service from how they treat customers to the grooming services they offer.  And most importantly,  the unique set of rules a customer must follow.  今回のエピソードは、メイドカフェについて話していきます。前半...

Ofuro: Japanese Bathing Culture 02.11.2023

Send us a text We talk discuss all things Japanese baths. The different types, the benefits, the rituals.  日本のお風呂のことについて話します。 いろいろな種類のお風呂、効能、入り方など。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Street Level Japanese Ep. 24: Small Talk (Work) (Teaser) 30.10.2023

Send us a text We share some common phrases when talking about work as conversation starters.  仕事について話すときの一般的な日本語のフレーズを紹介しています。 Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Ranking Sushi 26.10.2023

Send us a text We put different sushi pieces into a tier list. We rank some of our favourites, not so favourites and some lesser known pieces.  私たちが思うお鮨ランキング紹介しています!!お気に入りの鮨から、そうでないもの、あまり知られていないお鮨もいくつかランク付けしました。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

90's In Japan 19.10.2023

Send us a text Ryusuke and Jon talk about the 1990's. From the music, fashion, pop culture and more! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Street Level Japanese Ep. 23: Deciding Which Politeness Level To Use (Teaser) 16.10.2023

Send us a text Ryu and Jon have a discussion about how does one know to start using the informal level.  We also share examples to help you know when/which formal register to use.  リュウとジョンが、いつ敬語ではなくもっと親しい間柄のような言い回しを使い始めるべきかについての話し合います。また、いつ・どのような言葉を使うべきかも、例文を交えて紹介していきます! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Soj...

Street Level Japanese Ep. 22: Cooking (Teaser) 02.10.2023

Send us a text We share some common phrases and terminology about cooking.  日本語の料理に関する一般的なフレーズや用語をいくつか紹介します。 Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

10 Interesting Facts About The Samurai + Street Level Japanese (Re-release) 28.09.2023

Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about the most famous warriors of Japan, the Samurai. We share 10 facts that we find interesting about Samurai and discuss the influence of the Bushido code on modern day Japanese society.  今回のエピソードは、日本の最も有名な戦士である侍について話していきます。サムライについて私たちが興味深いと思う10の事実を共有し、武士道が現代...

Omoroi News #5 21.09.2023

Send us a text Some of the recent news stories we talk about are: caffeinated cup noodles, Mount Fuji getting shut down and the first Japanese Youtuber arrested for copyright infringement. 今回、私たちがピックアップした最近の面白いニュースはこちら、カフェイン入りのカップヌードル、富士山の閉鎖、著作権侵害で逮捕された初の日本人 Youtuber などなど、是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show https:/...

Street Level Japanese Ep. 21: Small Talk Part 3 (Weather) (Teaser) 18.09.2023

Send us a text Ryusuke and Jon share some useful phrases to talk about the weather as well as some useful vocabulary.  リュウスケ と ジョンが、天気について話す際に役立つフレーズや役立つ語彙をいくつか紹介します!! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Japanese Night Life: Host/Hostess Culture + Japanglish (Re-release) 14.09.2023

Send us a text On today's episode we explain what Hosts/Hostesses do and the importance of them in Japanese culture.  As well as, we bring you another Japanglish segment!  今日はホスト/ホステス(キャバクラ嬢)がいかに日本社会において重要かについて話していきます。そして、ジャパングリッシュもありますので是非最後まで ご聴取お願いします。 Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

What You Should Buy At Donki 07.09.2023

Send us a text Don Quijote aka Donki is a Japanese discount store that sells items that are perfectly so Japanese. We share our list of items one should check out/buy at Donki.  ドン・キホーテ、別名ドンキ!!は、世界的にも知られる日本らしいアイテムを販売する日本のディスカウントストアです。 ドンキでチェックすべき・買うべきアイテムのリストを共有します!是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show htt...

Street Level Japanese Ep. 20: Homophones (Teaser) 04.09.2023

Send us a text In the Japanese language, " There are around 3% (~6000) words which have one homophone and 1% (~2000) which have two." On this episode, we share a list of our favorite homophones.  日本語には、「同音異義語を 1 つ含む単語が約 3% (約 6000) あり、同音異義語を 2 つ含む単語が約 1% (約 2000) あります。」 このエピソードでは、お気に入りの同音異義語のリストをみなさんと共有していき...

Ranking Japanese Condiments 31.08.2023

Send us a text "Is there a mnemonic in Japanese to remember which seasoning to add first when cooking? In this episode, we will introduce various seasonings found in Japan and rank them based on how important and uniquely Japanese they are, according to our perspective." 日本語には料理をする際にどの調味料から入れればいいか覚えるための記憶法がある?このエピソードでは日本にある様々な調味料...

Akiya: Japan’s Abandoned Dwellings 24.08.2023

Send us a text We have an interesting conversation about the huge supply of abandoned houses for purchase in Japan.  日本での空き家事情、大きくとてもきれいな家が信じられないような金額で売られていることも。今回は日本の空き家事情についてとても興味深い話をしていきます。 Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Street Level Japanese Ep. 19: Helpful Phrases For First Timers Part 2(Teaser) 21.08.2023

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80's In Japan 17.08.2023

Send us a text Ryusuke and Jon talk about the 1980's. From the economy, fashion, pop culture and more! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

What You Should Know Before Visiting Temples & Shrines in Japan + Japanglish (Re-release) 10.08.2023

Send us a text We explain the differences between Temples and Shrines. We share step by step on how to worship, the etiquette you must follow and the items you can purchase at these places. 今回のエピソードは、お寺と神社の違いについて解説していきます。双方での参拝のしかた、知っておくべき仕来り、どおいった物を購入できるかについての情報をみなさまとシェアしていきます。 Support the show https://linktr...

Street Level Japanese Ep. 18: Helpful Phrases For First Timers Part 1(Teaser) 07.08.2023

Send us a text We share useful phrases to help you on your first journey to Japan and some anecdotes along the way.  初めての日本旅行に役立つフレーズや旅のエピソードを紹介します。 Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Amusement Parks 03.08.2023

Send us a text We talk about some of the most popular amusement parks and what aspects that make them so Japanese.  今回のエピソードは、日本で最も人気のある遊園地の中からいくつかピックアップして紹介し、それらの遊園地がいかに日本的な要素を持っているのかについて話します。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Omoroi News #4 27.07.2023

Send us a text Some of the recent news stories we talk about are fictosexual awareness, job leaving agents and JAL’s Any wear, Anywhere program. Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Street Level Japanese Ep 17: Food Allergies and Preferences (Teaser) 24.07.2023

Send us a text We share common phrases about expressing your allergies and food preferences in Japan. 日本での、アレルギーや食べ物の好みを表現するための一般的なフレーズをみなさんと共有していきます。 Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Ryusuke Interviews Matt Clement 20.07.2023

Send us a text The Working Holiday Visa in Japan opens the door to a world filled with rich culture, captivating traditions, and a dynamic job market. In this episode, Matt talks about how he applied for the working holiday visa and shares some of his experiences while in Japan.  日本のワーキングホリデービザは、豊かな文化、魅力的な伝統、そしてダイナミックな雇用市場に満ちた世界への扉を開きます。 こ...

Ryusuke goes to Japan 13.07.2023

Send us a text Ryusuke talks about his recent visit to Japan. He shares his most memorable meals and recommends things to do.  先日、リュウスケが日本へ一時帰国した際のエピソードを皆さんと共有していきたいと思います。 彼が日本で最も印象に残った食事、また日本でどんなことを見る、するべきか、おすすめなどを紹介していきます。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

Street Level Japanese Ep 16: False Friends (Teaser) 10.07.2023

Send us a text The Japanese language has many loanwords that may seem similar to their English origins but when they have taken on a different meaning, these words are called “false friends”. On this episode, we share a few of our favorites.  日本語には、英語のように聞き取れる言葉がたくさんありますが、その言葉が本来の英語と別の意味になった場合、そのような単語を「偽の友達=false friends」と呼びます...

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