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  • What is it Like After You Pass The JLPT N1? - LF #221 (Japanese / English Listening + Subtitles)

    What is it Like After You Pass The JLPT N1? - LF #221 (Japanese / English Listening + Subtitles)
    2026/07/13

    Online Japanese communities tend to be hyper fixated on the JLPT tests, specifically the N1. But what is language learning actually like after you pass this test? And what does passing the N1 actually represent? Today we talk about it!

    Life after the JLPT N1, Identity, and More！

    JLPTN1の後の言語学習、アイデンティティーなど！

    No, Japanese Isn't Easy (and that's ok):

    https://youtu.be/vxKMrMNJo88?si=256xzfXOhFoT4nBG

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    40 分
  • Breaking Down Stan Culture in Japan - LF #220 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)

    Breaking Down Stan Culture in Japan - LF #220 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
    2026/07/06

    You may have heard of stan culture with regards to K Pop but have you heard of Japan's Oshi Katsu or more recently Supikatsu, a trend that involves temple prayer and worship for your favorite celebrities. Today we talk about it!

    SupiKatsu:
    https://markless.jp/blog/85

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    29 分
  • What is the Japanese Concept of Ibasho? - LF #219 (Japanese Listening + Subtitles)

    What is the Japanese Concept of Ibasho? - LF #219 (Japanese Listening + Subtitles)
    2026/06/29

    "Ibasho" is one of those difficult to translate Japanese terms meaning "a place where you feel you belong." Today we talk about Ibasho, identity and community.

    Episode Timestamps:

    Intro: (0:00)

    Ibasho: (0:19)

    Tour Guiding Friends: (0:19)

    Outro: (28:18)

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    31 分
  • Is Japanese Comedy Funny? - LF #218 (Japanese Listening N3)

    Is Japanese Comedy Funny? - LF #218 (Japanese Listening N3)
    2026/06/22

    Japanese culture has made large cultural impacts through many forms, but what about comedy? Today we talk about it in its many forms and discuss if it is funny or not?

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    29 分
  • Must Know Japan Travel Tips! - LF #217 (Japanese Listening)

    Must Know Japan Travel Tips! - LF #217 (Japanese Listening)
    2026/06/08

    I'm back in Japan, and after having been in and out of Japan so many times I have learned many ways to make traveling here a lot easier. Today we share some of these tips and talk about common mistakes travelers make!

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    33 分
  • Breaking Down Japanese Social Taboos - LF #216 (Japanese Listening)

    Breaking Down Japanese Social Taboos - LF #216 (Japanese Listening)
    2026/05/25

    You may have heard that slurping is polite in Japan. Today we breakdown common etiquette myths and taboos and whether they are true or not!

    Taboos, Interpreting, Duolingo, and more!

    タブー、通訳、デュオリンゴなど！

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    42 分
  • How to Talk to Japanese People - LF #215 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)

    How to Talk to Japanese People - LF #215 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)
    2026/05/18

    It takes more than Japanese fluency to effectively communicate with Japanese people. Today we talk about what kinds of personalities and communication styles work best!

    Talking with Japanese People, Ekiden, Ai Dubbing, and more!

    日本人との会話、駅伝、AI吹き替えなど！

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    55 分
  • How Expensive is Japan Really? - LF #214 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)

    How Expensive is Japan Really? - LF #214 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
    2026/05/04

    It is said that Japan is a cheap country to live in. Today we look at the real purchasing power of the yen when compared to daily items and average salaries to determine if that is the case!

    Yen Purchasing Power, Japanese goods and more!

    円の購買力、日本の商品など！

    Cost of Living Japan:
    https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Japan

    Cost of Living US:

    https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=United+States

    Episode Timestamps:

    Intro: (0:00)

    Yen Purchasing Power: (0:18)

    Japanese Goods: (34:25)

    Outro: (45:08)

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    36 分