Join me in my experience as a Canadian living in Tokyo! Crazy stories, how being an online English teacher has made me a local celebrity, and interviews with both native Japanese people and other foreigners living in this wonderful country are just some things that I hope to share with everyone.
How I Became Fluent In Japanese Without Studying (Part 1)
The story of how I learned Japanese using my environment, and all the people who helped me along the way!
First half of the pod is in English, the second half in Japanese!
Part 2 will explain the actual study methods I used, and focus more on the technical side of learning!
26 Jun 2024
「お姉ちゃんと」The Importance of Family
Today I had my sister on the podcast for the first time! We discussed how important family is, and how difficult it can be to move to a different place without having a support system around.
If you'd like to hear more from me and my sister, please follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!
21 Dec 2023
My Mom LOVES Japan (and dislikes a few things)
We FINALLY got my mom on the Podcast!
This was recorded right after our trip to Japan together, and I was so happy to share my world with her, and hear her opinion about everything!
She will definitely be coming back to Japan soon!
12 Nov 2023
Jay Fujiwara on Becoming a Viral Content Creator (Featuring Misamosa.co)
Jay Fujiwara (6.8m Instagram Followers) chats with us about what led to him becoming a content creator and what the path forward may look like.
We were lucky enough to hear some backstory, as well as some bits about Jay's interests and daily life.
Of course this episode also features Misa! (Misamosa.co)
She's starting to become a regular on the pod!
Jay's Accounts
https://www.instagram.com/jayfujiwara/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfujiwara
https://www.youtube.com/@jayfujiwara
Misa's Accounts
https://www.instagram.com/misamosa.co/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/@Misamosa_co
1 Nov 2023
Sagrix on Proving Doubters Wrong and How to Thrive on Multiple Platforms (SNS)
A very open chat with Sagirix on proving her doubters wrong when starting content creation, and the best platforms to succeed on.
Find more about Sagiri below ⬇️
https://www.youtube.com/@SAGIRIX
https://www.instagram.com/sagirix/?hl=en
4 Oct 2023
「恋愛の話」Romance and Dating with Misa and Yuka (Misamosa)
A VERY personal discussion about dating experiences, preferences and what makes a good partner.
I was actually a guest on Misa and Yuka's podcast this time, so things are a bit different than usual! I hope you enjoy it!
Video podcast link below!
https://youtu.be/fNaeYfyxpTg?si=8l3VAqvtFCaY9hI7 (https://youtu.be/fNaeYfyxpTg?si=8l3VAqvtFCaY9hI7)
22 Jul 2023
Becoming a Content Creator, Growing up in America as a Japanese girl, and Adjusting to the Work Culture in Japan (with Misa from Misamosa.co)
Chatting with Misa (Misamosa.co) about the difficulties of receiving hate comments, growing as a Content Creator, the main differences between Japan's work culture, and how we do things in the West.
Had a great time with Misa, and we will be making this a regular thing!
Misa's Channels below:
Instagram: misamosa.co
YouTube: misamosa_co
12 May 2023
ROLA followed me on instagram! + Traveling around Japan (Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sendai)
I spent a few weeks traveling alone in Japan, and during my trip the celebrity-model ROLA followed me on Instagram while I was in Fukuoka!
Listen to the half-way point to hear my reaction!
16 Jan 2023
Why I decided to move to Japan as a 21 year old
The story of how my life has always been connected to Japan, and how a graduation trip to Tokyo with my bestfriend was the most impactful experience I have ever had.
13 Jan 2023
カナダに帰ってびっくりしたこと (Things that surprised me when I came back to Canada from Japan)
There have been SO many reverse-culture shock moments coming back to Victoria, Canada, but it's been awesome to be home!
Hope you guys enjoy my surprising stories!
10 Aug 2022
Going to a 婚活パーティー in Tokyo by accident
The time I went to a 婚活パーティー(matchmaking party) in Japan was definitely an interesting experience. Especially when you’re a 21 year old who doesn’t plan on getting married anytime soon 😂
7 Jul 2022
Why I moved to Japan in the middle of COVID
A conversation style explanation of why I moved to Japan during a pandemic, and how it changed my life.
25 Mar 2022
Things I've learned as an English teacher in Tokyo
I've learned so many things from so many different students the last 2 years, being an English teacher has really changed my whole perspective!
Also, some quick stories of getting recognized in public!
8 Dec 2021
Christmas in Canada
This is my personal experience on Christmas in Canada! I hope you can get a feel for what it’s like around my family at Christmas time!
18 Sept 2021
Differences between Japan and Canada (Communication)
Advice about how to speak more openly, how to control conversations, and some talk about dating.
15 Jun 2021
Stories of drinking in Tokyo/Fukuoka
My first time wearing a Jinbe was when I slept in a stranger’s house.. Two quick stories of my crazy times drinking and hanging out in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
1 May 2021
Why I became an English Teacher in Japan
Becoming an English teacher was not my plan when I first moved to Japan. Of course, in 2020, almost everyone's plans got changed. Luckily for me, because of everything moving to online, it gave me a chance to enter the world of teaching while "staying home"
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