今週のテーマ： 観光大国・日本の今。観光客ラッシュの裏で起きていることとは？

This week on Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re recording in-person in Japan for the very first time! 🎉 Jun, Imran, and George catch up and share their honest thoughts on what it feels like to be back in Japan — from culture shocks to tourist overload. We dive into everything from foreign visitors crowding Kyoto stations to spitting (yes, really), raising kids in Japan, and the shocking hotel prices during peak season. Whether you’ve visited Japan before or dream of going one day, this episode gives you a raw, funny, and real glimpse of Japan from both the inside and outside.

今週の Jiggy’s JapanGlish Podcast は、なんと日本で初のインパーソン収録！🎉 ジュン、イムラン、ジョージが久しぶりに集合し、日本に帰ってきて感じたことをたっぷり語ります。京都のホームに日本人がいない!? 外国人観光客のマナー問題、子育てトーク、ホテルの激高料金事情など、リアルでユニークな“今の日本”を本音でお届け！

👉 Question for you: Have you ever experienced “too many tourists” somewhere — even in your own country? Or if you’ve been to Japan, what surprised you the most? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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今週のテーマ： 日本とアメリカのタトゥー文化

In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we dive into a topic that sparks a lot of curiosity and controversy in Japan — tattoos! Jun, Imran, and George share their honest thoughts on tattoos from both Japanese and American perspectives. From cultural taboos and onsens to funny tattoo stories and whether they’ve ever thought about getting one themselves (spoiler: one of them almost did!), this episode is full of laughs, real talk, and cultural comparisons.

今回の Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast のテーマは「タトゥー」！ 日本ではまだまだタブー視されがちなタトゥーについて、ジュン・イムラン・ジョージが日米の文化の違いを交えて本音でトーク！温泉での苦労話、親の反応、面白いタトゥーエピソードなど、笑える話から真面目な話まで盛りだくさんの回です。実はジョージが入れようとしていたタトゥーの話も…⁉️

👉 Question for you: Do you have any tattoos? If not, would you ever get one? And how do you feel about tattoos in Japan or abroad? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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👉 今週のテーマ： 髪型・身だしなみ・文化の違い 〜あなたの見た目は何を語る？〜

In this week’s episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re diving into a hairy topic — literally! 💇‍♂️ Jun, Imran, and George talk all about hairstyles, grooming, and how looks can reflect your culture. From Japanese perms and American fades to eyebrow grooming and beards, we share funny personal stories and take a look at how beauty standards differ between Japan and the U.S. Whether you’re into long hair, short cuts, or just curious about what’s trending in Tokyo, this episode is full of laughs and cultural insights!

今週のJiggy's Japanglish Podcastでは、「髪型と身だしなみ」について盛り上がりました！💈 ジュン、イムラン、ジョージの3人が、日本とアメリカの美容スタイルや文化の違いについて本音トーク。フェードカット、パーマ、眉毛ケア、ヒゲの脱毛まで…自分たちの体験を交えて、笑いあり、気づきありのエピソードになっています。日本の流行やアメリカのスタイルの違いに興味がある人は必聴！

💬 Question for You: What’s your go-to hairstyle or grooming habit that feels super Japanese or totally American? Let us know on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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👉 今週のテーマ：スポーツスターと英語の関係

What do Shohei Ohtani, Ichiro, and Naomi Osaka have in common? They’re all Japanese sports legends dominating the global stage. But what about their English? In this episode, Jun, Imran, and George dive into the connection between sports and language, and whether superstar athletes should make the effort to speak English when they play overseas. From heartfelt stories about Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech to funny takes on Japanese players in U.S. sports, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and cultural takes from both sides of the Pacific!

大谷翔平、イチロー、大坂なおみ…。世界で活躍する日本人アスリートたち、英語で話している姿を見たことありますか？今週のエピソードでは、スポーツと英語のつながりについてジュン、イムラン、ジョージの3人が熱く語ります！イチロー選手が英語でスピーチした感動のエピソード、さらには言語を通して感じるファンとの絆についても深掘り。スポーツファンも、英語学習者も、共感できるようなエピソードです。

👉 What are your thoughts on Japanese athletes or global stars speaking English in interviews? Does it matter to you, or is their performance all that counts? Let us know on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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今週のテーマ：日本のコンビニ

In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re geeking out over something we all love—Japanese konbinis! 🏪 From juicy Famichiki and melt-in-your-mouth egg sandwiches to seasonal snacks and even paying bills, we break down why Japanese convenience stores are truly next-level. Jun, George, and Imran share their favorite konbini items, experiences abroad (like sketchy 7-Elevens in the U.S. 😅), and what makes Japan’s convenience store culture so special. Whether you're a konbini veteran or planning your first trip to Japan, this one will leave you craving a "mikkusu sando" and a bottle of green tea!

今回のエピソードでは、みんな大好きな「日本のコンビニ」について語り尽くします！🏪 ファミチキやたまごサンド、季節限定のお菓子から、公共料金の支払いまで…なぜ日本のコンビニはこんなに神なのか？ジュン、ジョージ、イムランが、海外のコンビニとの違いや、自分たちのおすすめ商品、コンビニ愛をたっぷりシェアします。日本在住の方も、これから旅行を考えている方も、聴き終わる頃にはコンビニに行きたくなるはず！

👉 What’s your go-to item at a Japanese konbini? Or if you’ve never been, what would you try first? Let us know on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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今週のテーマ：現金派？クレカ派？それともPayPay派？

In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, Jun, Imran, and George dive into a surprisingly fun topic: how we pay for stuff! From credit cards and Rakuten Pay to Venmo and PayPay, we share our go-to payment methods, funny stories (including free pizza in NYC!), and the cultural differences between Japan and the U.S. when it comes to cash vs. digital. If you've ever panicked at a “cash-only” restaurant or wondered why Japanese people carry so much cash, this episode is for you!

今週の Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast では、支払い方法をテーマに、ジュン、イムラン、ジョージがリアルトーク！クレジットカード、楽天ペイ、Venmo、PayPayなど、それぞれの愛用アプリや、現金を忘れて困ったエピソード、アメリカと日本の「お金の使い方」の違いについて盛り上がりました。「なぜ日本人は現金を多めに持ち歩くの？」「アメリカで現金を使うタイミングってあるの？」そんな疑問もスッキリ解決！

👉 Question for you: What’s your go-to way to pay in your country? Do you still carry cash? Let us know in the comments! Join the convo on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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今週のテーマ：「食べ方に出る“その人らしさ”」 🍗🍉

In this fun and honest episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, Jun, George, and Imran dive into the little things we do while eating that reveal our cultural habits. From how cleanly we eat chicken wings and fish, to whether we finish every grain of rice or leave watermelon half-eaten, the guys share hilarious stories and surprising cultural differences between Japan, the U.S., and beyond. They even touch on food waste, doggy bags, and how certain eating habits made them realize just how "Japanese" or "non-Japanese" they really are.

今回のJiggy’s Japanglish Podcastでは、ジュン・ジョージ・イムランの3人が「食べ方」にまつわる文化の違いや“あるある”を語り合います。手羽先や魚の骨、スイカの食べ残し、米粒1つ残さず食べるかどうか…そんな何気ない日常の食べ方に、日本人らしさやアメリカっぽさがにじみ出る！？さらに、フードロスの話やドギーバッグ文化、フィリピンの「残すことが礼儀」エピソードまで飛び出す、思わずクスッと笑える食トーク満載の回です！

👉 Question for you: When it comes to food, what’s one thing you do that makes you feel “super Japanese” or “totally American”? Share your thoughts with us on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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今週のテーマ：「日本とアメリカのハロウィン」

In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re diving into all things Halloween! Imran talks about how Halloween in Japan went from low-key to full-on chaos in places like Shibuya, and George and Jun share what Halloween is really like in the U.S., from wholesome trick-or-treating in the suburbs to wild college parties and themed family costumes. We also chat about clubbing in Roppongi, Shibuya street madness, cleaning up after big events, and even… garbage truck costumes?! Whether you love Halloween or not, this episode is packed with funny memories, cultural comparisons, and a whole lot of laughs.

今回のJiggy's Japanglish Podcastでは、ハロウィンをテーマに盛り上がります！イムランが語る、昔は静かだったのに今やカオスと化した渋谷のハロウィン、ジョージとジュンがシェアするアメリカのハロウィン事情──子どもたちのトリック・オア・トリートから大学のクレイジーパーティー、家族でのおそろいコスチュームまで！六本木のクラブ話や、ゴミ問題、そしてなぜか「ゴミ収集車コスチューム」まで飛び出す楽しいエピソードです。

👉 Question for you: What’s Halloween like where you live? Do you dress up? Join the convo on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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