I'll talk about MANY stuffs, from Japanese culture or language to social problems or mental health. As some topics are complicated ones, my contents are perfect for intermediate to advanced learners, but transcript with/without Furigana and English translation are available👇 https://patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast?patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast 📒Original FREE Japanese cheatsheet https://www.sayasjapanese.com/cheatsheet 👩🏫Private lessons https://www.sayasjapanese.com/lesson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saya_japanese_lesson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sayasjapaneselesson
2026年11月13日 · 54:40
I’m a pretty picky viewer. I can’t stand unrealistic “reality,” toxic relationships being portrayed as romantic, etc.In this episode, I’m sharing 10 Japanese series I’ve watched…
2026年10月29日 · 23:06
My recent situation and why SAYAS Radio is back / "What do you do this summer" gives me pressure / Replying to Onayami: "I passed JLPT N2 but my conversation level feels N3."…
2026年10月22日 · 42:35
I've been doing so much, but something has been feeling off lately... In this episode, I talk about why I've been struggling to make new podcast episodes, what's been going…
2026年10月6日 · 45:35
Japan has a unique comedy culture deeply rooted in its history. In this episode, Mayu Sensei, one of SAYAS’s popular teachers, introduces the basics of Japanese comedy, including…
2026年9月25日 · 44:47
Enty Sensei, one of SAYAS’s popular teachers, shares her vulnerable story of growing up in the Japanese countryside, being called “weird” by other kids, and losing the confidence…
2026年9月11日 · 43:45
Not everyone has the opportunity to live or study in Japan, and without that immersive environment, it can be hard to stay motivated, consistent, and feel real progress.In this…
2026年8月21日 · 39:38
I left Japan four years ago and have been living in Spain ever since. In this episode, I revisit the reasons why I left Japan and compare how I felt back then with how I feel…
2026年8月6日 · 41:35
Is your Japanese not improving even though you're studying consistently? Feeling stuck and not sure why? In this episode, I share three lessons I've learned from my own language…
2026年7月22日 · 43:47
Are you good at socializing? Do you ever get scared of meeting new people? In this episode, I shared my own journey of understanding why I get scared of socializing and…
2026年7月10日 · 48:36
Have you even experienced panic attacks? Do you know what having Panic Disorder means? In this episode, I shared what I learnt about panic attacks and Panic Disorder and my own…
2026年6月23日 · 39:05
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.…
2026年6月14日 · 44:34
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…
2026年6月2日 · 29:41
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…
2026年5月26日 · 52:55
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…
2026年5月13日 · 26:42
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…
2026年5月5日 · 42:02
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…
2026年4月22日 · 54:09
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…
2026年4月5日 · 38:25
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 Patreon…
2026年3月22日 · 39:29
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…
2026年3月15日 · 32:29
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…
2026年3月8日 · 34:41
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…
2026年2月27日 · 37:10
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…
2026年2月10日 · 19:58
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…
2026年2月3日 · 36:50
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…
2026年1月30日 · 49:23
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…
2026年1月16日 · 26:54
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…
2026年1月8日 · 27:53
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…
2025年12月26日 · 40:12
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…
2025年12月9日 · 39:51
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…
2025年11月24日 · 30:05
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 Takaichi https://youtu.be/GSwVQjN9Sdw?si=Hc7KAlqQsgTZTtpk…
2025年11月18日 · 24:27
Why I Was Taking Therapy and Why I Stopped des: Have you taken therapy? How was that? In this episode, I talked about what's CBT, how it worked me, if we need therapy or not, and…
2025年11月6日 · 16:40
Do you like to get tanned or prefer not? In this episode, I talked about different values and beauty standards around skin color. Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching my…
2025年10月28日 · 24:27
Entering the last half of my 20s, I reflected my life so far, talked about what I've learned and explained why I'm so excited to age. Hii SAYAS Community!! Thank you for watching…
2025年10月22日 · 56:31
What does it really mean to be a mother in Japan today? In this episode, I invited one of SAYAS popular teachers, Yumiko Sensei who shared their experiences raising children —…
2025年10月14日 · 19:29
Do you buy stuffs because you absolutely need it? Over this summer, I tried not to buy new stuffs. I talked about the struggle and result in this episode. Hii SAYAS Community!!…
2025年10月6日 · 21:17
Do you get upset when your friend often cancel plans? Or are you the one who usually cancel plans? In this episode, I opened up about my struggles I have living in Spain around…
2025年9月25日 · 24:38
It took me half a year to make this episode because I wanted to do it after getting out of phone addiction... but here I am finally, sharing my experience of distancing myself…
2025年9月19日 · 14:30
お悩み原文Constantin さんI am the only international student in my lab (I am doing a PhD in Japan) and the other Japanese students never talk to me. I arrived a few months ago and they…
2025年9月14日 · 23:49
Have you ever get super lost in the restaurant in Japan looking at the tons of unfamiliar food name?? In this episode, I introduced my meals throughout a week while using many…
2025年9月13日 · 19:47
In this episode, I introduced my small habits and mindset that keep giving me micro happiness everyday. If you need to feel better, this is the episode you should listen to now!…
2025年8月29日 · 36:26
In this episode, I invited one of SAYAS teachers, Tomoko Sensei, who holds all kinds of license for teaching Japanese and 10 years of teaching experience. I got her tell us how…
2025年8月23日 · 22:52
It's been 3 years since I moved in Spain! In this episode, I shared about things I learned by living in Spain and how it's affecting me. 📚Download transcript with/without…
2025年8月17日 · 21:42
Trigger warning: Eating Disorder, Self harming What do you imagine when you hear about Eating Disorder? I shared about my own experience in this episode, hoping to make less…
2025年8月5日 · 31:53
Video on how to use chopsticks: https://www.instagram.com/saya_japanese_lesson/reel/CfYEyqSAE9x/ Have you ever felt uncomfortable or nervous about visiting Japan because of all…
2025年7月24日 · 17:27
I used to hate workouts and didn't "believe" its effect much. But it literally changed my life recently once I got myself start doing. In this episode, I shared my experience of…
2025年7月15日 · 16:58
Upskirting and groping is so normalized in Japan that half of Japanese women have experienced it. In this episode, I shared my own stories of getting upskirted when I was 17…
2025年7月9日 · 10:43
Japan's big population is non-religious and yet Japanese culture are deeply tied to various religions. In this episode, I talked about how Japanese people think about religions…
2025年7月5日 · 7:51
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2025年7月4日 · 15:14
It's been 3 years since I moved in Spain and I absolutely love it, but there are some struggles that I'd never imagined before actually living abroad. [Important Announcement]…
2025年6月24日 · 12:30
Have you ever wondered why we all live, what's the meaning or purpose of life? In this episode, I'll introduce my own conclusion that I've discovered while struggling in finding…
2025年6月20日 · 10:30
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com 📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast → Join…
2025年6月20日 · 12:49
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com 📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast → Join…
2025年6月19日 · 11:51
Past 3 years, I gained 400k followers by posting short videos on Instagram and TikTok, and now I really appreciate I did it. In this episode, I'll share 4 tips for gaining…
2025年6月12日 · 12:18
We all feel very lonely or bored once in a while... or even often. In this episode, I shared 3 tips that made my alone time not just fun but even "necessary" part of my life.…
2025年6月5日 · 13:30
In this episode, I shared my own story of taking antidepressant and quitting hoping to help others feel not alone or get some ideas in this type of mental health issues.…
2025年5月27日 · 16:31
I love being a Japanese teacher and content creator, but there are moments of self-doubt, pressure, and personal struggles that I usually keep to myself. In this episode, I’m…
2025年5月24日 · 24:42
💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com 📚Download transcript with/without Furigana (how to read Kanjis) and English translation of each episode of Podcast → Join…
2025年5月21日 · 22:42
Have you recently texted a friend just to check in — or have you felt too overwhelmed to even think about others? In this episode, I talk about 心の余裕 (mental leeway) and the…
2025年5月17日 · 14:57
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2025年5月15日 · 15:45
Have you recently texted a friend just to check in — or have you felt too overwhelmed to even think about others? In this episode, I talk about 心の余裕 (mental leeway) and the…
2025年5月9日 · 12:34
New!! Project!! 💌 Send your Onayami to info@sayasjapanese.com 📒 Download transcript & translation in PDF at patreon.com/SAYASJapanesePodcast (Choose Podcast PLUS Onayami Radio…
2025年5月7日 · 16:25
In 2011, there was an earthquake that caused nearly 20000 death in Japan. In this episode, I talked about my own experience during that earthquake. Take a private Japanese…
2025年4月30日 · 14:05
Recently, there are many people on social medias that living their "best" life after quitting 9-5 job. In this episode, I shared my own realistic story of being a freelancer.…
2025年4月23日 · 8:22
Tokyo is, of course, a fun place to hang out. But how about for kids? In this episode, I talked about what it’s like to grow up in Tokyo as children. 📚Download transcript…
2025年4月15日 · 12:25
Have you ever felt sad by seeing tons of negative comments on social media? In this episode, I talked about how I stayed peaceful while gaining over 400k followers. 📚Download…
2025年4月8日 · 12:37
Who is planning a trip to Japan? Who don't want to waste that for something you don't like so much? In this episode, I talked about what to do and how many days to stay in each…
2025年4月3日 · 11:54
Have you ever struggled from not being able to sleep and feeling frustrated? In this episode, I talked about how I got insomnia and what I'm doing for it. Join Patreon and get…
2025年3月25日 · 12:12
Have you ever heard of stories where foreigners have been treated bad in Japan? In this episode, I introduced xenophobia in Japan and its background. Join Patreon and get…
2025年3月18日 · 12:21
What kind of culture shock did you get from Japan? In this episode, I talked about what surprised me when I started living in Spain. Join Patreon and get transcript and…
2025年3月12日 · 13:10
Happy International Women’s Day! In this episode, I talked about my grandma, the first Japanese feminist I’d met Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!…
2025年3月4日 · 9:50
Do you know how it is to have "perfectionism"? In this episode, I talked about my own experience of having it. Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!…
2025年2月25日 · 11:33
Do you have good friendships or do you struggle sometimes? In this episode, I talked about the reality of having friends in our adulthood! Join Patreon and get transcript and…
2025年2月20日 · 6:27
In this episode, I talked about a big and special project I've working on ―founding a Japanese School led by women! And I'm fundraising to make this vision a reality. Your…
2025年2月13日 · 11:41
In this episode, I explained about Japanese school system and how that affects children's mental health. Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!…
2025年2月5日 · 16:08
In this episode, Youming-san, who is currently working in Japan, talked about the reality of living in Tokyo as a foreigner. Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!…
2025年1月29日 · 10:24
Have you ever felt like your Japanese isn't improving because you study on and off? In this episode, I introduce three tips for consistently learning Japanese. Join Patreon and…
2025年1月22日 · 10:12
In this episode, I talked about how not judging others can make your everyday life easier, along with my own experiences of mistakes. Join Patreon and get transcript and…
2025年1月15日 · 12:05
This episode is a talk between me and my dear friend, Aya, who just got married. We talked about why we marry, how to choose the right person and why we throw a wedding, etc.…
2025年1月8日 · 10:28
It's been more than 2 years since I moved in Spain alone. In this episode, I explained why I chose to leave Japan. Join Patreon and get transcript and translation!…
2024年12月30日 · 11:28
Do you sometimes feel like the world is going on too fast and get overwhelmed? In this episode, I'm introducing 3 ways to be mindfull that are easy enough for anyone to try! Join…
2024年12月20日 · 14:24
Is it easy to get a job in Japan as a foreginer? How is it to actually work there? In this episode, I intereviewed one of my students who currently started working in Japan! Join…
2024年12月12日 · 11:26
Have you experienced or imagined insecurities caused by racial difference? In this episode, I talked about my insecurities that I had when I first started living in Europe 6…
2024年12月4日 · 10:39
Have you ever thought of moving to Japan but found it tough to take the first step? In this episode, I interviewed one of my students, Youming, who recently moved in Japan. Join…
2024年11月29日 · 11:12
I asked my followers how they actually made friends in Japan and got more than 150 answers!! In this episode, I'm introducing all approaches answered there. Join Patreon for…
2024年11月25日 · 12:02
Many of my students or followers have told me they found it difficult to make friends in Japan. In this episode, I'll analyze why it tends to be hard for many foreigners.
2024年11月25日 · 9:30
If you have visited Japan, you must have noticed that some places prohibit the enter of people with tattoos. In this episode, I'll explain why they do that and what else you…
2024年11月25日 · 10:25
Having anxiety is nowadays so normal and some of you might have wondered 'how am I gonna live with this!?'. In this episode, I'll introduce my 3 favorite anxiety-coping method!
