Advanced Japanese Podcast with SAYAS

もっと本を読もう！― SNSにはできないこととは？ 23.06.2026 39min

Have you been reading books lately? Is reading books actually important? In this episode, I explore the relationship between books, social media, and the perspectives they shape.Related: https://youtu.be/dsymPJZKztsShio Sensei's link: https://www.sayasjapanese.com/shio-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

自分と向き合う一人旅のすすめ with Artist & Solo-Traveler, Yuki 14.06.2026 44min

Does fear of uncertainty or worrying about what others think of you keep you from doing what you really want to do? In this episode, I talk with Japanese artist and solo traveler Yuki about anxiety, fear, loneliness, and the mindset that allows her to embrace uncertainty and live authentically.Yuki's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/yu__1231/?hl=en📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

住むなら奈良、大阪、京都？ 02.06.2026 29min

Native Nara teacher, Saki Sensei, explained stereotypes, complex and reality of Kansai people and recommended some cities to visit or live.Book a trial lesson with Saki Sensei today! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/saki-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

死刑に「賛成」する日本人 26.05.2026 52min

Did you know that Japan still use death penalty actively? In this episode, I explained how it works, the opinions from supporters and opponents and what Japanese people think of it.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

戦争の思い出、今の日本への不安【祖母インタビュー第二弾】 13.05.2026 26min

I interviewed my grandma about surviving WWII and life in post-war Japan. She also talks about what she recently learned regarding Japan’s attacks on other countries, and shares her concerns about current Japanese politics.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

「孤独だなぁ」と感じるとき 05.05.2026 42min

When was the last time you felt "I'm lonely..."? In this episode, I shared my stories around loneliness, including what I've been wondering about marriage.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

日本とアメリカの関係：友達？依存？| 歴史・政治 22.04.2026 54min

Book a trial lesson with Satchi Sensei! https://www.sayasjapanese.com/satchi-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

「仕事好き」でもいいの？ 05.04.2026 38min

related video: https://youtu.be/OGUtJIRq3WM📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

日本語を覚えるコツ｜語彙、文法、漢字＆敬語 22.03.2026 39min

Group Courses with Tomoko Sensei are now open for registration! Spots are limited and filling up quickly. Don’t miss the chance to study Japanese with a professional teacher at an affordable price!https://www.sayasjapanese.com/group-course-2026-spring/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

Doomscrollingを３か月やめた方法と結果 15.03.2026 32min

I FINALLY could pass 3-month no doomscrolling challenge! In this episode, I share how I did it and what actually changed in my life.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

日本にフェミニズムってある？｜簡単＆おもしろい歴史と議論 08.03.2026 34min

History sounds difficult? No worries! In this episode, I introduce some interesting facts about Japanese feminism and its history.Recommended books:『フェミニズムがひらいた道』上野千鶴子 ... Easy history of Japanese feminism『世界一やさしいフェミニズム入門　早わかり200年史』山口真由 ... Easy history of World's feminism📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

初中級日本語から抜け出せない、モチベーションがなくなってきている人の３つの戦略 27.02.2026 37min

If your Japanese isn’t improving like it used to, this episode is for you. I break down why the intermediate stage feels frustrating and share 3 powerful strategies to finally overcome the plateau.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course[Coupon code for 30% OFF: YOUTUBE]

今日明日を生きられない猫たちのために｜保護猫カフェ『ねこかつ』さんでインタビュー取材！ 10.02.2026 19min

Have you ever heard of a “Rescue Cat Café”? In Japan, many organizations work on these unique projects to save as many cats as possible and give them safe and happy lives. In this video, I visited and interviewed one of them: NEKOKATSU.Learn more about 保護猫カフェねこかつ　https://www.cafe-nekokatsu.com/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

誰でもわかる選挙解説｜日本の１１政党・注目議論・物価高・少子高齢化・外国人政策 03.02.2026 36min

Japan will have an election soon. In this episode, we go over the 11 main political parties, the key debates, and the issues people are talking about, explained simply for beginners.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

日本語教師二人のゆっくりした会話｜日本の地方での生活＆雪国あるある（日本語/英語字幕/ふりがなPDF） 30.01.2026 49min

In this episode, I invited one of SAYAS popular teachers, Mayu Sensei. We talked about her life in rural area of Japan, where it's cold and snows, comparing her and my life in Tokyo and other middle size cities. It's slower and easier chat than my normal episodes:)💚Book a trial with Mayu Sensei: https://www.sayasjapanese.com/mayu-sensei/📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

【ゲスト：祖母】１９００年代日本に女性として生きるということ ― 「女は家事が好きだから」と言われた時代 | Advanced Japanese Podcast 16.01.2026 26min

I finally got to make an episode with my grandma a.k.a the coolest big mama!!📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

日本語学校経営者として１年目の現実 | 失敗、悩み、そして感謝 | Advanced Japanese Podcast #53 08.01.2026 27min

I launched SAYAS Japanese School in March 2025 without any experience running a business. It was full of challenges, but I managed to get through my first year thanks to the amazing support from people in so many directions, including all of you.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

【元消防士が解説】地震・津波について日本に行く前に知っておくべきこと | Advanced Japanese Podcast #52 26.12.2025 40min

Just a few weeks ago, a big earthquake and some Tsunami happened in Japan. In this episode, we have a former firefighter as a guest and discussed what to prepare and what we can do when they happen during your stay in Japan.Website & Apps you can use to get informationDuring earthquakes, NHK World switches to emergency mode and provides continuous English coverage. https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/live_tv/https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#6/39.411/140.515/&elem=int&contents=earthquake_map&lang=enhttps://www.jnto.go.jp/safetytips/Yahoo! Japan Disaster Alert (災害速報)LINE Yahoo/Disaster Infohttps://www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/book/pdf/en/02_Lets_Get_Prepared.pdf📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

[Guest] アジア人としてスペインに住むことについて、スペイン在住日本語クリエイターと語った！ | Advanced Japanese Podcast #51 09.12.2025 39min

In this episode, I talked with my friend / a Japanese creator living in Spain, Ayano from Ayano's Japanese Learning Hub.📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodc...📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-c...[Coupon code for 30% OFF: PODCAST]

【解説】安倍元首相銃撃、旧統一教会、被告の家族歴史｜背景を全てわかりやすく説明 (N2-3 Japanese Podcast ep.50) 24.11.2025 30min

２０２２年に、安倍元首相は演説中に殺害されました。今回のエピソードでは、どのように、なぜ殺害されたのか、被告の人生や家族歴、旧統一教会について説明しました。Mentioned Video about PM Takaichihttps://youtu.be/GSwVQjN9Sdw?si=Hc7KAlqQsgTZTtpk参考文献https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASS9L2F91S9LUTIL00NM.htmlhttps://gendainoriron.jp/vol.32/feature/nakamasa.phphttps://www.nippon.com/ja/in-depth/d00845/https://www.mbs.jp/news/feature/kansai/article/2025/10/108660.shtmlhttps://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/sunday_scoop/interview/118/https://president.jp/articles/-/66525?page=1https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/616833?display=bhttps://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/kansai/news/20251024-OYO1T50000/https://www.nippon.com/ja/in-depth/d00845/https://www.sanin-chuo.co.jp/articles/-/465094https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASTB21PKFTB2PTIL00FM.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/japanese/features-and-analysis-62103589https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASR4J5W7SR4JOXIE031.htmlhttps://www.yomiuri.co.jp/local/kansai/news/20251028-OYO1T50050/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20251113/k00/00m/040/401000chttps://www.asahi.com/articles/ASQ9H3K64Q8QUTIL00L.htmlhttps://www.joqr.co.jp/qr/article/62099/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20251120/k00/00m/040/250000c📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast by joining Patreonhttps://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast📒Download my original Japanese cheatsheet "MOU WASURENAI" for FREEhttps://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet👩‍🏫Take online private lessons at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson🎥On-demand courses of all levels at https://www.sayasjapanese.com/video-course(30% off with coupon code: PODCAST)