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Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP27: Gen Z slangs! What the f*** does Rasengan mean...?Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. We'er talking about Gen Z slangs in Japanese and English. It's crazy that languages evolve so fast. How many do you know? Feeling old? Don't worry. Same here. Enjoy our podcast! Please let us know if you have feedbacks/ topic ideas you want us to talk about! You can send it from the google form our website!Check out Our website for our social media and the Google...2021-11-2450 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP26 : I got fired from my part time job, so...Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. We'er talking about our part-time job experiences! Have you ever made mistakes at any work place? Yutaro has. Like big time.Enjoy our podcast! Please let us know if you have feedbacks/ topic ideas you want us to talk about! You can send it from the google form our website!Check out Our website for our social media and the Google form!Email：justjapanglish@gmail.com...2021-11-1747 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP25：Fun? and weird interview questionsWelcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Yutaro has been going through some interviews as he searched for another career path, fortunately he didn't encounter any super weird and difficult questions. Looking back to our job hunting times, we definitely did get asked some oddball questions that the questions themselves are questionable... In this episode, we've looked up online to review some of the strangest interview questions in both Japanese and English and tried to answer them in our own ways. Please let us know if you...2021-11-1050 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP24：So they left the royal family...Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Japanese Princess, Mako sama has married her long time boyfriend who is a commoner. Due to the special circumstances in which she would need to give up her royal title in order to marry according to the Japanese law and tradition, this has made somewhat of a big news headline worldwide. We took this opportunity to discuss how the Japanese people think about it, looked into t...2021-11-0359 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP23 : Happy early Halloween! Let's talk about my paranormal experiences!Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Sorry for the wait! We had to take some weeks off due to busy work schedule and so on, but we are back now! Since Halloween is approaching, our episode this time is about paranormal experience aka ghost stories, but stories that we have personally heard from people or actually experienced ourselves (mainly just Cliff though). This is as real as it gets so if you're screamish, be aware! Please let us know if you have feedbacks/ topic ideas you...2021-10-2738 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP22 : #YourFirstMobilePhoneRevealsYourAgeWelcome back!We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.The No.1 trending hashtag on Twitter Japan as of September 2021, was #初めて持った携帯で年齢がバレる (#YourFirstMobilePhoneRevealsYourAge), fitting topic as the new iPhone 13 came out just days ago. What a world we live in! Do you still remember the first mobile phone you owned? Yutaro and I are still considered as 'Young' adults, but just by thinking how kids nowadays wouldn't even know the olden days when smartphone wasn't a thing yet, the idea of ageing is rather daunting...Interesting...2021-09-3035 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP21 : Why do people ask "how are you?"? Why?Welcome back!We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.When you get asked 'How are you?', the standard textbook answer for all English learners around the world would be 'I am fine thank you, and you?' or at least something similar. But when Yutaro visited the US for his year abroad, he encountered this situation but noticed the answer he had in his head may not be exactly right in this situation!? Based on this experience, Cliff also remembers...2021-09-2836 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP20 : Let's talk about girl's bar😏😏😏Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Might be shocking to some, but yes, Yutaro and Cliff have experienced night life entertainments, specifically to a type of place called "girl's bar" in Japan (Nothing X rated!), We will talk about our thoughts on these unique places and services you could usually only find in Japan, a brief description and explanation of what type of places these are and how they work. We will also touch on the topic of the world famous maid cafes w...2021-09-2432 minJust Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP19：Actually the UK is the greatest country in the worldWelcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. We talked about what makes Japan the "greatest country" in the world last time ( turns out Yutaro thinks toilets are the reason), so this time we will talk about what makes GREAT Britain the "greatest country" in the world! This is basically the episode when Cliff brags and express his love towards the UK. This includes NHS, history, education, lifestyle etc etc. The list goes on but you get the idea, Cliff is proud of being able c...2021-09-2228 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP18 : Japan is the greatest country in the worldWelcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. The thing that makes Japan the "greatest country" is probably its toilets. Japanese toilets are world famous be it the number of them , or their robotic features and extensive functions. What are our thoughts on this? What makes Japanese toilets so great compared to toilets in other countries? Why does Yutaro has this obsession with Japanese toilets?? Hearing back, our love for Japanese toilets are almost questionable but we hope you guys would have a giggle hearing u...2021-09-2026 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastE17 : Why do my colleagues make painful noises during phone call?Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Something Cliff noticed when he started working in Japan, and still bothers him even now. (Though gradually doing it himself) Some Japanese people in the workplace make ‘painful’ sounds and noises during phone calls. Further elaborating on this, we will also cover some example phrases to use when talking on the phone in Japanese. We will also share some thoughts on some workplace etiquette that most westerners may find different to their home countries based on one of Cl...2021-09-1730 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP16 : Restaurants in Japan are single friendlyWelcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. As single men living in Japan, Yutaro and Cliff often eat out on our own for lunch or dinner, which quite frankly is a blessing as it is so convenient, cheap, and delicious. But eating out is actually a big deal in the UK, almost like a special occasion. We will do some comparisons in the style of eating out, what to do/what not to do in restaurants in the respective countries. Some of the unspoken r...2021-09-1524 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP15 : Why are brits obsessed with tea?Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Yutaro brought up a slightly tricky question this time : Why are Brits so obsessed with tea?Are they really obsessed with it though? When people think of the UK, afternoon tea is usually one of the things that pops into people’s mind. When people visit the UK, tea is usually one of the souvenirs you would buy. Although Cliff may not hold the true answer to the question, there are a few everyday life aspects and fa...2021-09-1322 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP14 : Japan has the best train system?Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.One of the things that people would think of when it comes to Japan, is its transportation system. It isn’t like Japan has some unique mode of transportation that makes it special, but Japan does it differently, for good and for the bad maybe. We will be covering trains, ticketing, stations, buses etc in Japan with our own input of comments and thoughts on this confusing yet convenient way of life. This episode may be useful to...2021-09-1021 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP13: I HAVE COCKROACH PHOBIA!Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. **Warning! If you are squeamish about bugs, especially cockroaches, some parts of this podcast may not be your cup of tea…Most likely one of the most stressful sections for Yutaro this time. Yutaro had an encounter with his eternal enemy, the cockroaches. Join in to hear about the tale of his hours-long battle against the bug, which thankfully ended on a good note. Cliff also has a couple of stories and experiences to share bas...2021-09-0824 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP12 : SHINJUKU MELTDOWNWelcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Opening of this episode will feature Yutaro’s little trivia / chit-chat about the popular drama series ‘The Office (US ver.)’, followed by the main topic of ‘SHINJUKU MELTDOWN’.‘SHINJUKU MELTDOWN’ is a term we use to mean getting completely drunk to the point of passing out in Shinjuku, a popular drinking spot in Tokyo. You probably got the idea already, this episode is about getting drunk. We will be sharing some of our funny personal s...2021-09-0618 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP11 : There is a fire in my apartment...Welcome back!We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.Yes, literally there was a fire in my apartment.Cliff experienced a rare incident of fire a couple of days ago in his apartment in Japan. As a foreigner living in a foreign country, how does he find the emergency services in Japan based on some personal experiences, while comparing it to the UK? We will also share (getting off track) on some close to life threatening experiences and stories.Check...2021-09-0320 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEp10 : Evaluation time! It is so much better to chat face to face...Welcome back!We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.Enjoy our podcast!Time flies and here we are already bringing you episode 10! This time is a little different as it is not exactly on UK vs Japan topics, and we are recording face to face offline for the first time without using Zoom! We were (and still are) completely amateurs in this podcasting world, so we have been thinking, reflecting and discussing the style, flow, and quality of our channel. We will be sharing some of our thoughts and...2021-09-0119 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP9 Is your honey 100% pure?Nice to see you again!! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Enjoy our podcast! Yutaro has been trying to live a healthier lifestyle (Cliff too with minimum effort), and he has been conscious of how good it is to have honey as a substitute for sugar. With some insider knowledge, Cliff has to bring Yutaro some bad news about the dark side of the honey industry, with references to a popular Netflix documentary ‘Rotten’. How pure is your honey in your cupboard? Would it be...2021-08-3019 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP8 Event : Naked Bike Ride in London.Welcome back!We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.Recently there has been an event in London that came to our attention, The Naked Bike Ride London 2021. In this episode, we will share our thoughts on these popular events happening in many cities around the world, but can they happen in Japan too? Cliff will also share his experience when he witnessed it first hand in London 2 years ago.--Warning--Contents may be slightly explicit to some...2021-08-2718 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP7 Answering a Question : Why is beetle catching such a big thing in Japan?Welcome back! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Cicadas and their buzzing noise can be heard everywhere in Japan now. It is the season for bug catching / hunting, but why is this such a popular activity in Japan? In the summer, Japanese kids would go into the woods to hunt primarily for beetles but also various bugs. It is considered to be a typical summer activity for kids or families in Japan. Although the real reasons and origin of this popular activity is...2021-08-2521 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP6 Food : British food is actually good(?)Nice to see you again!! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. When we hear "British food", we normally relate it to being disgusting. Is it really true that UK has no good food to offer?! Cliff is determined to persuade us that UK in fact has many delicious options for food. This episode will try to clear up some misunderstanding on British food and cuisine, while perhaps giving you an insight on what food to go for when you're in the UK. Fish...2021-08-2322 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP5 Food : Londonised Japanese restaurantNice to see you again!!We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan.Understandably, Japanese styled restaurants owned and managed by non Japanese in the UK may not seem authentic enough, but how about Japanese branded franchise in the UK?Marugame Udon is a famous Japanese franchise, and recently they've opened a branch in London. We saw this as an opportunity to take a look at what they have to offer. In this episode, Marugame Udon aside, we also tried to review the...2021-08-2020 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP4 Food : We reviewed a UK based "Japanese" restaurant's menuNice to see you again!! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. Japanese cuisine is getting more and more popular in the UK, but are the "Japanese" restaurants there really Japanese? In this episode, we will be reviewing the menu from a well known Japanese styled restaurant franchise - "Wagamama". To British people, Wagamama is where they would go to get Japanese food. With over 150 stores globally, how authentic is it really? How would a food enthusiast and a Japanese guy react to Wagamama's...2021-08-1819 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP3 Work : Expectation & realityNice to see you again!! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. In this episode, we are chitchatting about expectation & reality of working. How big is the gap between expectation and reality before you started working?Enjoy our podcast! Please let us know if you have feedbacks/ topic ideas you want us to talk about! Please send it from the google form down below!Feedbacks & Topic ideas formEmail：justjapanglish@gmail.comTw...2021-08-1613 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP2 : Reaction to Into the night (English ver) by YoasobiNice to see you again!! We are Just Japanglish hosted by Cliff, a guy from the UK and Yutaro, a guy from Japan. In this episode, we will be talking about the song "Into the night" by Yoasobi. Yoasobi is a popular uprising Japanese band, who recently released a song called "Into the night". It is the English version of 夜に駆ける which was released earlier in 2020. You might ask"So what's so special about it?" You should listen to the Japanese ver and the English ver, and you will know why it has gone viral over...2021-08-1313 min
Just Japanglish - Not so serious English PodcastEP1 : Welcome to Just Japanglish!Nice to meet you!This is Cliff and Yutaro from Just Japanglish. In this pilot episode, we are introducing ourselves and our podcast to you guys! We hope this episode will give you guys insight of who we are and what this podcast is going to be about! Sit back and enjoy our podcast!!Check out our social media as well!!Email：justjapanglish@gmail.comTwitter：＠JustJapanglishInstagram：＠justjapanglish2021-08-1115 min