Natural Japanese, one step beyond textbooks. 🐧
Weekly episodes for intermediate learners who want to train their ear with real Japanese. I talk about everyday life in Japan: small things I notice, places I explore, whatever catches my curiosity. All at a relaxed pace.
Sometimes it's just me; sometimes friends join and we chat naturally. Great for getting ready for real conversations.
Transcripts & video at sayurisaying.com. Let's keep exploring together! 💖
333. What Is "Oyakoko"? Small Ways to Show Your Parents You Care | 親孝行について考えてみました
My mom just got a passport, and I'm the reason why.
In this episode, I talk about Oyakoko (親孝行 — caring for and giving back to your parents) and its opposite, Oyafuko (親不孝）. We look at the kanji together, visit a street in Fukuoka with an unexpected name, and pick up everyday expressions like 門限を破る (to break curfew). I also share three small ways I think we can show our parents we care, plus a proverb most people in Japan know. Take your time and listen along!
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28 Sept 2026
332.【会話】Generational Gaps at the Japanese Workplace | 職場での世代間ギャップと働き方の変化
Yusuke(もしもしゆうすけ (https://www.youtube.com/@moshimoshi.yusuke)）once saw a young employee walk in late — Starbucks cup in hand, smiling — and we ended up talking about what's really shifting in Japan's workplaces. Is the younger generation just more relaxed, or is something bigger changing? We get into generational gaps, punctuality, paid leave, and power harassment — and what it all means for the future of Japanese work culture. It's the kind of conversation you'd have over coffee, not in a classroom. Come listen in!
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20 Sept 2026
331. Japanese YouTube Channels I Actually Watch | 私が見ているYoutubeについて
If you're learning Japanese, you've probably watched a lot of channels made for learners. But you might also wonder what Japanese people actually watch — I get asked this a lot!
So this time I'm just talking about four channels I watch myself. A bookshow, a literary critic, a cook, and one small channel about Tokyo that honestly I half wanted to keep to myself.
It's a pretty relaxed episode. Everything I mention is linked here:
https://www.sayurisaying.com/japanese-youtube-channels-i-actually-watch
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