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A Japan-based podcast hosted by an Aussie living in Japan for 10+ years, sharing insights on life, work, travel, language, and culture. New episodes every couple of days. Sometimes more, sometimes less.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
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- 5 days ago9 min
Japanese Says More With Less
Until around 2017, Twitter (now X) had a character limit of 140 characters. According to the info I've found, that number wasn't just pulled out of a hat; it was chosen because in the past you could tweet from your mobile phone, but there was an SMS limit of 160 characters.They allowed up to 20 characters headroom for the username and ended up with 140.In around 2017, the character limit was doubled to 280. People tweeting in Japanese and other Asian languages didn't really feel restricted with the 140 limit, but people tweeting in English or other Western languages sometimes struggled.Let's take a closer look and use this as an opportunity to see how different Japanese and English are in terms of how much space they occupy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- 6 days ago18 min
Japan's Visa Fees Are Changing in October 2026 — What You Need to Know
New fees come into effect on October 1, 2026. Please refer to official information below, go to your local immigration office, or consult a professional.Official Japan Govt Website: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/01_00644.htmlOfficial Japan Govt Poster (English): https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001469199.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
The Unexpected Origins of Japanese Loanwords
I used to think most loanwords in Japanese came from English. All that changed in around year 9 or 10 when my teacher told me the word we just learned was from German. In this episode I cover a few of the other languages that Japanese has borrowed words from, along with an example or two from each.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- 1 weeks ago10 min
The Rain in Nagoya Today Was Something Else
That was probably the most amount of rain I've ever seen! Massive delays in Nagoya and surrounding cities today due to heavy rains.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
The Japanese Art of Cutting Words in Half (or more! 😅)
As an Aussie, I used to think we were the masters of abbreviation. Japan: Hold my beer!Let's check out just how much the Japanese abbreviate their words. It's pretty impressive! In some cases, they even abbreviate their abbreviations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- 1 weeks ago15 min
What I Like About Japanese Health Checkups
Went for my annual health checkup today and thought I'd share a bit of info about the system and what I like about it compared to Australia. As always, there's a Word of the Day at the end of the video as well. Thanks for tuning in!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- Jul 5, 20268 min
Important JLPT N1/N2 Exam Reading Section Tips
Thanks to a recent comment on a previous video about the JLPT reading section, I remembered some additional advice. This mindset really helped me to get through this section without stressing on the details too much.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
- Jul 5, 202615 min
Will You Retire in Japan?
Naomi over at @japanisnowhome on YouTube asked me this question the other day. Here's my answer. How about you? Do you plan on retiring where you currently are? Or will you move back home someday?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
About Ohazassu Podcast
A Japan-based podcast hosted by an Aussie living in Japan for 10+ years, sharing insights on life, work, travel, language, and culture. New episodes every couple of days. Sometimes more, sometimes less.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ohazassu-podcast--5905520/support.
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