Small Talk Japan #087: Leadership in Japan
Leaders in the Tokyo Olympics committee, age and loyalty rewarded over skill, and men in leadership roles! Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw!
Feb 09, 2021•46 min
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Small Talk Japan #086: Dating and Marriage in Japan
Differences between Japan, America, and England with dating, marriage, and having children Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Feb 01, 2021•49 min
Small Talk Japan #085: Religion in Japan
What it means to be Buddhist, Japan's mix of Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity with culture, and how death and what comes after it is viewed across the religions! Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ Online classes! SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Jan 25, 2021•48 min
Small Talk Japan #084: Foreign Talent in Japanese Media
Foreigners on TV in Japanese, Alex and Mitch's experiences being regulars on TV, and what it's like doing radio, Instagram, and more in Japan ! Those are the topics and more with our hosts Mitch, Natsuki, and Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/
Jan 18, 2021•58 min
Small Talk Japan #083: Coronavirus in Japan
Wearing a mask, lockdown and restrictions on going out in Japan, and Coronavirus vaccine distribution in Japan! Those are the topics and more with Mitch, Natsuki, and our new guest, Alex Bradshaw! Check out our sponsors! STAPLETON 英会話: https://stapleton.me/ SENGAN-EN: https://www.senganen.jp/en/ DROPS Hair: http://drops-hair.jp/ STJ撮影にご協力頂いてる皆様はこちら If you are interested in the equipment we use, check out the links below!
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Small Talk Japan #082: The End of the Worst Year Ever 史上最悪な年末
New Year's traditions in Japan, New Year's Eve in Japan vs America, our goals for 2021! Those are the topics for the last episode of Small Talk Japan for 2020! 今週の Small Talk Japan: ・日本でのお正月の過ごし方 ・日本の正月 vs アメリカの正月 ・2021年の抱負 https://stapleton.me/
Dec 27, 2020•50 min
Small Talk Japan #081: A Very Vulgar Christmas 日本のクリスマス
Christmas dinner in Japan, what couples do during Christmas, and other Christmas traditions in Japan vs the rest of the world! Those are the topics for this year's Small Talk Japan Christmas special! 今週の Small Talk Japan: ・日本のシンプルなクリスマス ・日本のクリスマスディナー ・日本のカップルのクリスマス ・日本のクリスマス vs 他国のクリスマス
Dec 21, 2020•49 min
Small Talk Japan #080: Racism in Japan 人種差別 in 日本
NIKE's controversial commercial, racism and prejudice in Japan, and personal experiences being mixed in Japan! Those are our topic's for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! 今週の Small Talk Japan: ・NIKEのコマーシャル ・人種差別 in 日本 ・外国人/混血の日本での個人体
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Small Talk Japan #079: Surprise Proposal in Amami プロポーズ@奄美大島 w/ MinaKago Couple
On this week's episode, we sit down with special guest Jo from the YouTube channel MinaKago Couple to talk about moving from how she met her Japanese boyfriend, starting a YouTube channel about life in Japan, and a surprise proposal on the island of Amami! 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ▶️ユーチューバーゲスト「Jo」from MinaKago Couple ▶️日本人の彼氏との出会い話 ▶️YouTubeを始めたきっかけ ▶️プロポーズ@奄美大島
Dec 07, 2020•59 min
Small Talk Japan #078: Drinking Culture in Japan 日本のお酒文化
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we talk about drinking culture in Japan, different places people like to drink, and Japanese drinking games! 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ▶️日本のお酒文化 ▶️日本にある飲み屋さん ▶️飲み会ゲーム
Nov 30, 2020•56 min
Small Talk Japan #077: Punishing Children 子供への罰
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we talk about punishing children in Japan vs America, punishment when we were kids vs now, and why we were punished when we were kids. 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ▶️子供への罰 日本VSアメリカ ▶️子供への罰 昔VS今 ▶️子供の時怒られた理由
Nov 24, 2020•49 min
Small Talk Japan #076: Harmony in Japan 日本での調和
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we talk about WA, or harmony, in Japan and how it affects everything from work ethics and relationships to nature and food! 今週の Small Talk Japan は： ・和について ・和と仕事や人との関係性など ・和と食
Nov 16, 2020•52 min
Small Talk Japan #075: Working in Japan as a Foreigner 外国人として日本の企業で働く
On this week's episode of Small Talk Japan, we are joined by a special guest Alex Bradshaw as we talk about moving to Japan from England, getting married and having kids with a Japanese woman, and working for a Japanese company as a foreigner! 今週の Small Talk Japanは：スペシャルゲスト - Alex Bradshaw をお迎えして ・イギリスから日本へ ・日本人女性と結婚、そして子育て ・外国人として日本の企業で働く
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Small Talk Japan #074: Women in the Workplace in Japan 女性として感じる職場のプレッシャー
Pressures of being a woman in the workplace, sexism against women becoming managing roles in companies, and being a housewife vs being a career woman in Japan! Those are the topics in this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! 今週のSmall Talk Japanは： ・女性として感じる職場のプレッシャー ・上司として働く女性に対しての性差別 ・専業主婦 vs キャリアウーマン
Nov 02, 2020•49 min
Small Talk Japan #073: Japanese Ghosts, Ghouls, and Monsters 日本のおばけ
▶️日本のおばけ ▶️ホラー映画 ▶️ハロウィーンと新型コロナウィル Japanese Ghosts, Ghouls, and Monsters, horror movies, and Halloween with Coronavirus! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Oct 26, 2020•58 min
Small Talk Japan #072: Old Customs That Need To Change 変化が必要な日本の古い習慣
▶️選挙 ▶️日本人は紙好き！？日本の紙文化 ▶️変化が必要な日本の古い習慣 Elections, Japan's obsession with paper, and old customs in Japan that need to be changed! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Oct 19, 2020•50 min
Small Talk Japan #071: Sports Day in Japan 日本の運動会
今週の Small Talk Japanは： ・日本の10月 ・運動会 ・お月見 このようなトピックスを今週はお話しています! October in Japan, Sports Day, and Tsukimi! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Oct 12, 2020•49 min
Small Talk Japan #070: How Japanese Wives Get Revenge 主婦の復讐
▶️主婦の復讐 ▶️互いのせいにする ▶️度が過ぎたいたずら このようなトピックスを今週はお話しています! How Japanese wives get revenge, blame in relationships, and pranks that have gone wrong! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan.
Oct 01, 2020•54 min
Small Talk Japan #069: Respecting the Elderly 年配を敬う
▶️敬老の日 ▶️年配を敬う ▶️何歳まで生きたい？ このようなトピックスを今週はお話しています! Respecting the elderly, old people in Japan, and how long we would like to live! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan.
Sep 24, 2020•47 min
Small Talk Japan #068: Japanese Toilets vs American Toilets 日本のトイレvsアメリカのトイレ
▶️日本のベスト·ワースト便所 ▶️日本のトイレvsアメリカのトイレ ▶️日本のトイレにあるもの 今週のSmall Talk Japan はこのようなエピソードを話しています！ Japan's best and worst toilets, Japanese toilets vs American toilets, and things you can find in a Japanese restroom! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Sep 16, 2020•38 min
Small Talk Japan #067: Bad Words and Censorship 放送禁止用語
▶️使っちゃいけない下品な英語 ▶️下品な日本語 ▶️日本の検閲、放送禁止用語 今週のSmall Talk Japan はこのようなエピソードを話しています！ English swear words, bad Japanese words, and censorship in Japan! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Sep 12, 2020•50 min
Small Talk Japan #066: Difficult Japanese Dialects 理解し難い日本の方言
▶️日本の交通機関 ▶️一番ナイスな都道府県 ▶️理解し難い日本の方言 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこのようなエピソードを話しています! Transportation in Japan, the nicest prefectures, and difficult to understand dialects in Japan! Those are the topic's for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Sep 01, 2020•57 min
Small Talk Japan #065: Kawaii Culture 日本のかわいいカルチャー
▶️英語を話す日本の俳優 ▶️日本のかわいいカルチャー ▶️ドラえもんの道具の値段 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこのようなエピソードを話しています! Japanese actors that speak English, kawaii culture, and how much Doraemon's tools cost! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Small Talk Japan #064: Scams to Watch Out For in Japan 気をつけるべき日本の詐欺
▶️ギャンブル ▶️カジノ ▶️日本で起こっている詐欺 今週のSmall Talk Japanは このようなエピソードを話しています Gambling, casinos, and scams in Japan! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan!
Aug 18, 2020•50 min
Small Talk Japan #063: Summer Festival Food Stands in Japan 日本の夏祭りの食べ物屋台
The restaurants we miss the most, restaurants that are unique to Japan, and summer food stands! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️一番恋しいレストラン ▶️日本の珍しいレストラン ▶️夏祭りの食べ物 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこのようなエピソードを話しています！
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr
Small Talk Japan #062: Unusual Things Selling During Coronavirus コロナの影響で売れてる意外な物
Disney+, piracy and anti-piracy campaigns in Japan, popular video games, and unusual things that are being sold because of coronavirus! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶︎ Disney+ ▶︎日本の違法コピー、著作権侵害 ▶︎人気のビデオゲーム ▶︎コロナの影響で売れてる意外な物 今週のSmall Talk Japanはこんなエピソードを話しています！
Aug 04, 2020•49 min
Small Talk Japan #061: Blood Types and Personalities 血液型と性格
Fantasy games, unique restaurants, horoscopes, and blood types! Those are the topics of this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ファンタジーゲーム ▶️ユニークなレストラン ▶️血液型 今週はこのようなことを話しています
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Small Talk Japan #060: Gendered Jobs and Words in Japan 男女別の仕事や言葉
Ninja schools, gendered jobs in Japan, and gendered Japanese words! Those are the topics for today's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️忍者の学校 ▶️男女別の仕事 ▶️男女別の言葉 今週はこのようなことを話しています
Jul 21, 2020•46 min
Small Talk Japan #059: Body Language and Gesture Differences 日本と他国のジャスチャーの違い
Camping and things that live in the countryside, Uber, Uber Eats, and Lift, Body Language and Gesture Differences, and Japanese lost in translation! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️キャンプ、田舎に住んでやる事 ▶️ Uber、Uber Eats、Lift ▶️日本と他国のジャスチャーの違いと、翻訳できない言 今週はこのようなエピソードをお話しています
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr
Small Talk Japan #058: Virtual Reality バーチャルリアリティ
Showa Japan, virtual reality, and superstitions from around the world! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! ▶️ 昭和時代の日本 ▶️VR・仮想現実 ▶️世界中の迷信 今週はこのようなエピソードをお話しています
Jul 07, 2020•52 min
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