Ryusuke / リュウスケ
So Japanese ポッドキャスト
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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Dec 30, 2025
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Episodes
Street Level Japanese Episode 4: Greetings and Goodbyes 26.01.2023 36:00
Send us a text On this episode of the Street Level Japanese podcast, we share how to say “hello”, “goodbye”, “how are you?”, “long time no see” in the 4 different politeness levels. If you have been finding these podcasts helpful, join our Patreon to listen to exclusive episodes of Street Level Japanese! Thank you for the support! The Street Level Japanese Podcast is where you can learn informal,...
Karoshi (Death From Overwork) Culture 19.01.2023 46:27
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast we have a conversation about karoshi. We share some statistics, talk about expectations when working in Japan and we discuss reasons as to why it might be a uniquely Japanese problem. 今回のエピソードは、日本で問題になっている”過労死”について話していきます。日本での平均労働時間、残業時間などの統計を紹介しながら、日本で働く際にどのような労働...
Facts About Japanese Tattoos 12.01.2023 59:11
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast we talk about tattoos. We discuss the history, why it is associated with the Yakuza and we share our experiences of getting tattooed in Japan. 今回のエピソードは、刺青(タトゥー)についてお話していきます。日本の刺青の歴史、刺青とヤクザの関係性、そして、私たちが日本でタトゥーを入れた話を皆さんと共有していきたいと思います。是非最後までお楽し...
Street Level Japanese: Episode 3 - Vocabulary/Phrases About Drinking 05.01.2023 46:50
Send us a text On this episode of SLJ, we introduce common slang about drinking, how to order a drink like a native Japanese speaker and we talk about popular alcoholic drinks in Japan. The Street Level Japanese Podcast is where you can learn informal, colloquial Japanese that will help you sound more fluent with the language. We aim to present words and phrases that are hard to find in tradition...
How The Japanese Celebrate The New Year 22.12.2022 37:16
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we share with you how the Japanese celebrate the new year. From seeing the first sunrise, interpreting your first dream and typical New Year foods. 今回のエピソードは、お正月!!日本ではどのように新年を祝うかを紹介します。初日の出から、初夢、お正月に欠かせない料理などについてお話していきます。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show htt...
Street Level Japanese: Episode 2 - Words/Phrases About Sex 15.12.2022 32:13
Send us a text On our second long format Street Level Japanese episode, we present words/phrases about sex. From body parts, verbs, things to say during sex and much more! We tried to introduce as many sexual words as possible, let us know if we missed any! The Street Level Japanese Podcast is where you can learn informal, colloquial Japanese that will help you sound more fluent with the language...
Sex Fetishes of Japan Episode #2: Yobai, Tamakeri, Chikanplay And More! 08.12.2022 44:21
Send us a text On the second episode of our sex fetishes series of podcasts, we continue to discover some fetishes that are uniquely Japanese. We talk about ball torture, “night crawling” as a form of courtship, public groping and more. 今回のエピソードは、日本のセックス フェティッシュ シリーズパート2です!!このエピソードでは引き続き日本独自のフェティッシュを発掘していきます。金蹴り、夜這い、痴...
Japanese Public School Life Part 2 01.12.2022 37:51
Send us a text In part 2, we talk about how Japan does school meals, morals class, the longer school year compared to western countries and much more. It was fun recording this episode while we discovered the many differences. 今回のエピソードは、日本の学校パート2です!!日本の学校給食制度、道徳の授業、欧米諸国に比べて1年を通して学校へ行く日数の長さなどについて話していきます。いろいろな違いを見...
Japanese Public School Life Part 1 24.11.2022 33:38
Send us a text On this first half of this episode, we talk about how Japan does parent/teacher meetings differently, the concept of “hammer the nail that sticks out”, uniforms and much more. 今回のエピソードは、日本の学校パート1です!!日本では当たり前の家庭訪問、「出る杭は打つ」とゆう言葉通りの特殊な文化、学校の制服などについて共有していきます。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show http...
Street Level Japanese: Episode 1 - Negative Forms 17.11.2022 30:54
Send us a text On the first ever long format episode of Street Level Japanese we teach how to say no, wrong, can't and don't like a native Japanese Speaker. The Street Level Japanese Podcast is where you can learn informal, colloquial Japanese that will help you sound more fluent with the language. We aim to present words and phrases that are hard to find in traditional Japanese language...
Regions Of Japan: Shikoku 10.11.2022 45:19
Send us a text On today's episode of the So Japanese podcast, we continue with our regions of Japan series. We introduce their popular foods, what to do and see and the Shikoku dialect. 今回のエピソードは、日本の地域別シリーズ”四国”について話していきます。人気の食べ物や見どころ、四国弁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
Common Pet Peeves In Japan + Street Level Japanese 03.11.2022 40:14
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast we share a list of common things that are annoying to Japanese people. Such as blowing your nose in public, wearing slippers on tatami, submerging your towel at the onsen and more! 今回のエピソードは、日本人がイラッとする、あるいは迷惑だなぁと思うことリストを皆さんと共有していきたいと思います。人前で鼻をかむ、畳の上をスリッパで歩く、温泉の...
Urban Legends + Japanglish 27.10.2022 39:40
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast we share some popular urban legends. We talk about Japan’s Bloody Mary, the slit mouthed woman, a doll that grows hair, human sacrifice used for building material and many more! Let us know if you want to hear more episodes like this! 今回のエピソードは、”都市伝説”を紹介していきます。トイレの花子さん(Bloody Mary),口裂け女、お菊人形、人柱...
Famous Japanese Ghost Stories + Street Level Japanese 20.10.2022 34:39
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we tell Japanese ghost stories. We read 3 of the oldest traditional ghost stories and a few modern ones. Please enjoy this spooky episode! 今回のエピソードは、日本の怪談について話していきます。日本で最も古い怪談を3つ、そして現代の怪談を皆さんと共有していきたいと思います。この不気味なエピソードを是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the sho...
Japanese Ghosts + Pera Pera Onomatope 13.10.2022 42:09
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about ghosts. From how the Japanese believe spirits become ghosts, the different types of ghosts and Ryusuke shares two stories where he has experienced unusual happenings. 今回のエピソードは、”幽霊”について話していきます。多くの日本人が信じる死後の世界。そして、さまざまな種類の幽霊とホストのリュウスケが実体験した怖い話を皆さんと...
What We Really Think About Japan Part 2 + Street Level Japanese 06.10.2022 44:29
Send us a text On the second half of this episode where we share our thoughts and feelings about Japan. We talk about what is easier and more difficult in Japan compared to in the western world. As well as, we answer some listener questions! 今回のエピソードは、後編”日本についての考え方や気持ち”について私たちの気持ちをみなさんと共有していきます。欧米と比べて日本では何が簡単で何が難しいかなどにつ...
What We Really Think Of Japan Part 1 29.09.2022 40:57
Send us a text On the first half of this episode where we share our thoughts and feelings about Japan. We give our opinions on the best and worst things about Japan and whether we would want to go back to live there again. 今回のエピソードは、前編”日本についての考え方や気持ち”について話していきます。私たちが思う日本の良いところ悪いところ、また日本に戻りたい気持ちはあるかなどについて皆さんと我々の...
Japan’s Obsession With Italian Food + Street Level Japanese 26.09.2022 49:41
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about Italian food in Japan and why it is so popular. We describe popular dishes that don’t exist in Italy, pizza toppings that are uniquely Japanese and more! 今回のエピソードは、日本で人気の”イタリア料理”について解説していきます。なぜイタリア料理はそんなに人気なのか、イタリアにはないメニュー、日本ならではのピザのトッピングなどに...
The First Europeans To Arrive In Japan + Omoroi News 22.09.2022 49:26
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast we talk about how the Portuguese arrived in Japan to be the first Europeans to do so. We talk about what they traded, their influence on food and more! 今回エピソードは、歴史上最初に日本に訪れたヨーロッパ人、”ポルトガル人”について解説していきます。ポルトガル人がどのようにして日本にやってきたのか、日本とポルトガルの間で取引されていたもの、...
Nabemono + Japanglish 19.09.2022 51:35
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about Japan's favourite cold weather food, nabe! We share our top 5 nabe, cooking tips and eating etiquette. 今回のエピソードは、寒い季節には欠かすことのできない日本では定番の”鍋”について話していきます!私たちが選んだ5種類の鍋、鍋をする際のコツ、鍋の食べ方、マナー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 t...
Strange Laws Of Japan + Japanglish 15.09.2022 32:11
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about interesting laws that might be different in other countries. Such as taking the trash out too early, pedalling with an umbrella and more! 今回のエピソードは、他の国とは異なる日本の少し変わった法律について話していきます。ゴミ収集日より早くごみをだすのは違法?傘をさして自転車に乗るのは違法?などなど!是非最後までお楽しみ下さい...
Regions Of Japan: Kyushu + Omoroi News 12.09.2022 48:25
Send us a text We continue with our regions of Japan series with Kyushu! We introduce special foods, must visit sites, the Kyushu dialect and more! 日本の地方シリーズ続編、今回は”九州”です!!とっておきのグルメや必見スポット、そして九州の方言などをご紹介していきます!!是非最後までお楽しみ下さい! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chashitu-zero/tea-room-zer0-easy-to-assemble-tea-room-for-your-h...
Autumn In Japan + Street Level Japanese 08.09.2022 38:48
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about one of the most beautiful times of the year in Japan, autumn! From what to expect, what to see and what to eat! 今回のエピソードは、日本で最も美しい時期の一つである”秋”についてお話します。この時期にどんな事をして、何を見て、どんな物を食べたらいいのか!是非最後までお楽しみ下さい! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese
10 Interesting Facts About Sumo Wrestling + Street Level Japanese 05.09.2022 49:26
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we talk about sumo wrestling! We share information about the strict rules, the daily routine of wrestlers, salaries and much more! 今回のエピソードは、日本の国技”相撲”について解説していきます!昔から伝わる相撲の規律、力士の日常生活、お給料などの情報について話しています。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい!! Support the show https://linktr.ee/Soj...
Weird Festivals Of Japan + Street Level Japanese 01.09.2022 40:58
Send us a text On this episode of the So Japanese podcast, we describe 10 weird and unique festivals such as the cursing festival and the baby crying festival. We explain when and where they happen and the beliefs behind them. 今回のエピソードは、10の奇妙でユニークな日本のお祭りを紹介していきます。悪態祭りから泣き相撲祭り等々、これらのお祭りがいつどこで執り行われ、どのような意味があるのかについ...
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