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- Oct 1, 202314 min
Yokai: Easy-to-miss Japanese culture
Your host Ty talks about yokai in Japan, what they are, and the common ones that most people will know about. Knowing some basic yokai is really helpful for your ability to pick up references to them with your friends and in media! You can check out the NativShark lesson about them here: https://app.nativshark.com/lessons/yao-guai-japanese-monsters What yokai do you think are really interesting or just plain scary? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/youkai YouTube for lots of yokai pics: https://youtu.be/zrN61_YZO9Q Want to learn Japanese and how people actually use it in real life? Try NativShark~ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
- Sep 1, 202317 min
Chopsticks in Japan (& being rude without realizing)
Your host Chie talks about using chopsticks in Japan, and things you should watch out for. There's more than you think!! Do you use any cool chopsticks? (And are they the right size??) Come show us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/M1v1PJwk-p4 Want to learn Japanese and how people actually use it in real life? Try NativShark~ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
- Aug 1, 202311 min
Japanese barcode hair??
Your host Chie talks about hairstyles and how they're referred to in Japanese^^ What's your favorite hairstyle called in Japanese? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ Video version available here: https://youtu.be/LIokxWxTTpA Go check out the Japanese-only version as well! https://youtu.be/fZNLLQMAlSo Know how to navigate Japan and what weather language to watch out for by studying with NativShark^^ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
- Jul 1, 202326 min
Getting through typhoon season in Japan?
Your host Chie talks about the rainy and typhoon season in Japan, and what you should do whether you live here or are just visiting. What's your go-to for staying dry during the rain? Or do you hole up and avoid going outside at all? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/SjzfZ-7C-3w Know how to navigate Japan and what weather language to watch out for by studying with NativShark^^ Cick this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
- Jun 1, 202315 min
Japanese fish paste balls??
Your host Chie talks about nerimono, or Japanese paste products, usually fish paste products. I promise they're better than they sound! LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get exposed to cultural things or interesting tid-bits you might run into in your studies or while in Japan^^ Have you had some of these nerimono? Come share your stories with nerimono in the community! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/japanese-fish-paste-balls See the video version here: https://youtu.be/uVthebGPm-o A link for those who want to know what fish go inh what nerimono: https://www.kibun.co.jp/knowledge/neri/basics/genryou/index.html Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/
- May 10, 202328 min
When you drink coffee in Japan
Your Host Chie invites Caleb and Ty to go on a journey through coffee in Japan, and all the best places to get it both the good stuff and the.... convenient stuff. What’s the best coffee in Japan? What do you get if you’re a tourist in Japan? And perhaps most importantly, what’s ベルガモット and why was Ty so wrong about what I thought it was? Youtube: https://youtu.be/ofkFpdp95xE Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ https://www.nativshark.com/community
- Mar 31, 202329 min
Why walks in Japan hit different
Your hosts Niko and Chie talk about walks in Japan and how they're pretty different from the US while showing off their favorite routes. Turns out bicycling is also quite different as well! Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XvILPx5lmpk What's the best walk you've been on in Japan? Let us know in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get exposed to cultural things or interesting tid-bits you might run into in your studies or while in Japan^^
- Feb 28, 202329 min
Japanese ice cream - the best conbini ice cream?
Join Chie and Niko as they discuss Japanese ice cream, most available in your nearest conbini. Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT Would you eat fish-flavored ice cream? Let us know in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/japanese-ice-cream-the-best-conbini-ice-cream
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