Episodes (Page 4)
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Analyzes the Japanese phrase お疲れ様です and its cultural depth beyond direct translation
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Explores why men are fascinated with knives from practical and collectible perspectives
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Shares personal experience of raising bilingual children speaking English and Japanese
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Explains the origin story and motivation behind creating the MJ & Adam Show
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Discusses global perceptions and stereotypes about the Yakuza
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Shares teaching methods for helping children enjoy learning English and Japanese simultaneously
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Discusses Daiso's new closing song replacing the iconic existing one in Japan
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Guest ニック兄さん explains immersion learning as a language acquisition technique
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Guest ニック兄さん addresses the fastest way to achieve English fluency
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Discusses iconic items and symbols associated with Japanese summer culture
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Covers Japanese government plans to ban public drinking in Shibuya district
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Compares second language education in American and Canadian schools to Japanese English teaching
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Identifies key attractions and cultural elements that make Japan a top tourist destination
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Ranks countries excelling at English as a second language proficiency
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Examines how some foreign residents live long-term in Japan without learning Japanese
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Reviews a list of 15 'essential' Japanese words and phrases for tourists visiting Japan
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Discusses measures taken by Japanese areas to address and limit heavy tourism
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Explains 'reading the room' (KY - 空気が読めない) as crucial to Japanese social interaction
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Compares Japanese 100 yen stores to North American dollar stores
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Full episode of the 'The Next Step Podcast'.