パンでミックの状況、東京の歴史、日本とアメリカのバレンタインデーの違い、隅田川で起きるおかしな事。Episode Description:Mako’s hospitalized with the Coronavirus and everything that happened in the hospital. How the pandemic has created even more loneliness in Japan’s elderly population. Is T

27. The beauty of Japan in the fall and random pranks

Dec 20th, 2021 43m 59s

秋の日本の美しさとドッキリEpisode Description:Gingko nut season in Japan and Rie’s ginkgo nut preparation video. Ginkgo nut justice against drunk neighbors. Rie’s prank’s when she was a child and still today. Japan is tightening entrance restrictions incl

26. Thanksgiving in the U.S. and Japan

Nov 30th, 2021 1h 6m

アメリカと日本での感謝祭The surprising military history of Labor Thanksgiving day in Japan. What is the American Thanksgiving day holiday about? What is Black Friday and Cyber Monday in America? How pinball was turned into a gambling game to distract Jap

25. The Halloween Special

Oct 29th, 2021 1h 15m

Japanglish Chat ハロウィンスペシャル！！！Episode Description:The forgotten history of Halloween and how it relates to Obon. Japanese folk ghosts and monsters, also known as Yokai. Yokai profile - The Zashiki - warashi or child house ghost. Who can see th

24. How is the economy changing dating habits in Japan? What is a hostess club? When honesty hurts.

Oct 22nd, 2021 1h 20m

日本の経済とデートの支払いについて。ホステスクラブとは？正直でいる事が傷つけてしまう時。Episode Description:How the changing economic situation and gender roles are impacting the dating habits of some people in Japan and in America. Hostess club culture in Japan, paying for a talkin

23. What do we think of UFO’s and aliens in America and in Japan?

Oct 12th, 2021 1h 12m

アメリカと日本のUFOとエイリアンについてどう思いますか？What do we think of UFO’s in America and in Japan? The story of the Japanese man who lost his virginity to an alien. Hindu connections to UFOs. UFO hoaxes and why people lie about seeing a UFO. Ancient alien gods a

22. Staying healthy during lockdown

Sep 29th, 2021 1h 15m

How are we keeping fit and healthy during the lockdown? Bobby runs like a hamster. Sydney Australia, drinking stories. The correct way to pronounce karaoke and sake. Japanese filler sounds or, “aidzuchi”. What is it, why do Japanese people use

21. What Do Japanese Blood Types Say About Your Personality?

Aug 31st, 2021 1h 13m

We discuss the 4 main blood types and what Japanese people think your personality will be based on your blood type. Can your blood type actually impact your personality? Mako lived a large portion of his life thinking he was the wrong blood typ

20. Utada Hikaru comes out as non-binary. What does that mean?

Jul 18th, 2021 55m 56s

Utada Hikaru comes out as gender non-binary. What does that mean to the Japanese people? How will this new trend impact traditional gender norms? Japan’s women-only train cars and why it’s necessary. Rie’s early life and harassment. Mako’s trip

19. Cancel Culture in Japan and in the U.S.

Jul 9th, 2021 1h 25m

The damaging effects of social media and Cancel Culture. Why Japanese people in New York City rebel against the Japanese system. How insults differ from Osaka to Tokyo. Japanese filler sounds and what they mean. The team’s funny verbal tics and

4. What does Merry Christmas mean in Japan? Learning English curse words.

Jun 1st, 2021 56m 27s

Episode Description:Rie confuses her British boyfriend when he wished her a Merry Christmas. Christmas in Japan is a great reason to have a party. Bobby describes Christmas in New York. Covid-free Christmas party. Japanese Illumination display

18. Our first experiences with "ofaku" that might shock you.

May 22nd, 2021 1h 11m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about their first sexual experiences as young people. Rie’s first sexual experience in an all-girls dormitory, Bobby’s lost virginity in the back of a Honda Civic, and Mako’s samurai "ofaku" style in t

17. Alcohol prohibition in Japan and going back to the movie theaters in the US (Demon Slayer the Movie)

May 17th, 2021 1h 11m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about going back to the movie theater to see Demon Slayer the Movie. How was it? Watching movies in virtual reality using the Oculus headset. How does it compare to the real movie theater? Karaoke conc

16. The surprising connections between Mexico and Japan featuring Sara and Enzo

May 8th, 2021 1h 20m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat with Sara and Enzo from Mexico. We learn about Sara’s trip to Japan to study design and about how the pandemic made her have to change her plans. Enzo tells us about his work creating class rings for A

15. Japanese government is planning to release contaminated water into the ocean. Mako and Bobby’s surprising family history.

May 1st, 2021 1h 11m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about The Japanese government’s plan to release more than 100 million metric tons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site in the next 2 years. Earthquakes l

14. What is it like getting the Covid vaccine?

Apr 21st, 2021 40m 24s

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about the mood of the people in Japan during these uncertain times. Rie’s fever scare (she’s ok). What is it like getting the vaccine? Bobby got the first shot this week. Ambiguous Japanese state of e

13. No foreign visitors to the Tokyo Olympics. Being honest about a positive Covid test result. Our favorite spring foods that make us fart.

Apr 3rd, 2021 1h 20m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about losing money and finding it again by a cherry blossom tree. The real reason why Rie prefers plum blossoms over cherry blossoms. What to wear on your next trip to Tokyo in the spring. Why is ramen

12. Hilariously inappropriate jokes. Classic Video games and Rie’s love of animals.

Mar 28th, 2021 1h 22m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby chat about memories of childhood summer vacations. After-school clubs in Japan compared to American schools. Classic Japanese anime: Perfect Blue, Akira, Nana, etc. Why does the radio give gym classes in th

11. The coming Cherry Blossom season featuring Tocci San. American travels and heartbreak on the Mississippi river. I JapanglishChat

Mar 13th, 2021 1h 40m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby welcome Tocci San back to the show and we talk about the best places to view the cherry blossoms in Japan and in New York. Tocci’s travels in the U.S. and how he learned how to speak so smoothly. The legen

10. Growing up abroad as a Japanese person featuring Yukari San. Finding good language partners online and avoiding perverts I JapanglishChat

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 16m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby talk to Yukari San about what it’s like being a voice actor doing commercial narration in Japan and what kinds of changes she’s seen in her work since the pandemic began, and how she learned English as a te

9. The funny urban legends Japanese people think about Americans. New ideas about the “Secret Garden” I JapanglishChat

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 41m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby talk about some of the funniest urban legends in Japan about Americans and which ones are true! The latest body hair habits in Japan and how they compare to the U.S. (trimming the bush) The strange, and som

8. Our first guest, Tocci San’s favorite places in Japan, cheap geisha shows in Tokyo & Rie’s hot Sex Pistols t-shirt. I JapanglishChat

Feb 14th, 2021 1h 3m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby host their very first guest, Tocci San. Tocci tells us about his favorite places to visit in Japan. Cheap places to stay near Osaka but don’t photograph the locals. Affordable geisha shows in Tokyo. We also

7. Best places to visit when Japan opens. Seal sperm pills. Japanese learning resources. Nampa pick-up culture of Osaka. | JapanglishChat

Feb 7th, 2021 1h 31m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby talk about how to get ready now for when Japan finally opens back up for tourists. What are some of our favorite places to visit in Japan? The best online resources for learning about Japanese culture and t

6. Japanese state of emergency & the Tokyo Olympics, Hiroshima or Osaka style Okonomiyaki, and our first time abroad & Vaccine worries | JapanglishChat

Jan 29th, 2021 1h 39m

In this episode, Rie, Mako, and Bobby talk about the state of emergency declared by the Japanese government, visiting an anime lover’s shrine, remembering Rie’s dear friend AI-masu, the beloved owner of AI-Club. Nintendo Switch, the perfect pan