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Wanderlust Japanese Podcast

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by Mariko | Wanderlust Japanese

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From survival to freedom: Navigating your life in Japanese. This podcast is not for students but for adults, who had a career, a life, an identity that made sense. Then Japan happened — through love, work, or circumstance — and suddenly you're starting from scratch in a language that wasn't part of the plan. I'm Mariko. I share real-life Japanese and cultural insights to help you stop feeling like a visitor in your own life — and start navigating Japan as the capable adult you already are. 📺 www.youtube.com/@wanderlust.japanese 🎁 wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/whysohard

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3/17/2026

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June 17, 2026

Ep.11 When Polite Textbook Japanese Makes You Sound Rude

The phrase どなたですか？ is polite, but can sound rude depending on when you use it. In this episode, Mariko covers:- How to directly ask who someone is when you need to answer the door or pick up the phone-「うん」 trap — how it happens without noticing, and its damage- why saying いいえ alone sounds cold and impolite 📥 Grammar Note + Interactive Script (free):https://wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/ep11📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wanderlust.japaneseWanderlust Japanese — real-life Japanese for adults building a life where Japanese matters.

June 8, 2026

3 Phrases for Honest Communication in Japanese - Leverage Who You Are

In this episode we go beneath "Japanese people are indirect" and "空気を読む — reading the air." 3 phrases to unlock honest communication in Japanese would make it easier for the people around you to be honest with you. One of them only works because you're not Japanese.📥 Freeze Ready Kit — five real situations, phrases, cultural context, and shadowing practice: <a href="https://wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/freezeready">https://wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/freezeready</a>

May 28, 2026

Ep9. Emergency Japanese - How to call and handle 110 and 119 in Japan.

Calling 110 or 119 in Japan sounds simple — until you're on the call. This episode covers what the dispatcher asks, what you say, how to find your location if you're outside, and what to do when your Japanese isn't enough. Plus one thing most expats haven't checked that matters more than any phrase.📥 Emergency Japanese Cheat Sheet — free download: <a href="https://wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/emergency">https://wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/emergency</a>

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What is Wanderlust Japanese Podcast?: From survival to freedom: Navigating your life in Japanese. This podcast is not for students but for adults, who had a career, a life, an identity that made sense. Then Japan happened — through love, work, or circumstance — and suddenly you're starting from scratch in a language that wasn't part of the plan. I'm Mariko. I share real-life Japanese and cultural insights to help you stop feeling like a visitor in your own life — and start navigating Japan as the capable adult you already are.

📺 www.youtube.com/@wanderlust.japanese 🎁 wanderlust-japanese.kit.com/whysohard
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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