Shows
TANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 26: News Privilege ・ニュースを選べる贅沢Is reading news a responsibility? How do we balance keeping up with the world and our personal emotional capacities? Listen to us ramble about recognizing our privilege, where we get our news, how we cope with the news, and more.2021-08-2140 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 25: Hiroshima, Nukes, and Gun Society ・広島、原爆弾と銃社会To mark the 76th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, we note how history in our respective countries tell the event (or what they don’t tell). And, we try to answer a bigger question: how do Japanese and American citizens stand on the topic of nuclear weapons and guns?2021-08-0729 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 24: The Olympics and Athletes’ Mental Health ・オリンピックと選手のメンタルヘルスListen to us gush over Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka, discuss how countries view them as athletes, and laugh? cry? over Jenna’s past as a figure skater and Misaki’s as a professional pianist.2021-08-0741 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 23: Cuss Words ・ののしりの言葉A topic definitely not covered in our textbooks, cuss words! and everything juicy about them in both English and Japanese: what they are, how and why they are used, and more.2021-07-1734 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 22: Textbook vs. Reality ・教科書VS現実Join us in laughing at common Japanese and English phrases that textbooks teach us to say, from awkward greetings to cuss words.2021-07-1036 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 21: “Me Care” After Pandemic Too Please ・コロナが終息しても「セルフケア」をAs residents of a large hegemonic state, we were blessed with early access to vaccines, and thus a country that’s appearing to return to “normal.” But what does “normal” mean now? We talk about what we think life post-COVID will and should look like - which habits and practices from the pandemic should continue, and which should go buhbye.2021-07-0327 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 20: Catch Up With Us ・久しぶりにキャッチアップした！Whoops,,,we disappeared for a bit but we’re back now! A big thank you to everyone still here, still listening to us weirdos talk to each other. In this episode we catch up on each other lives’, and (shamelessly) plug the projects we’ve been up to!2021-06-2640 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 19: Ideal World・理想的な世界What kind of world do we want to live in? What future do we wish to have? Give our optimistic thoughts a listen.2020-11-2020 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 18: Halloween・ハロウィーンHow is Halloween celebrated in the States vs. in Japan? Listen to the spooky differences!2020-11-2015 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 17: All About Fashion ・ファッションについてYoga pants and suits - listen to us discuss the differences in dress in America vs. Japan!2020-10-2520 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 16: Rain Woman and Hello Kitty ・雨女とハローキティWhat were we like as children? Listen to our nostalgic talks about childhood memories.2020-10-1644 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 15: Japanese & English Tips! ・英語と日本語の勉強法We share some tips and pointers on learning Japanese and English, like shadowing, conversation, apps, and more!2020-10-0334 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 14: Depression and Our Thoughts・うつ病について、私たちの体験A deeply personal dive into what we feel during depressive episodes, some tips to get through those days safely, and how to recognize suicide warnings from our friends in Japanese and English.2020-09-2039 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 13: Censorship! Of! History! ・教科書には載せられない歴史のことPearl Harbor, slavery, Asian American activism - all things our history classes in both Japan and the States failed to teach us about, and why it matters.2020-09-2033 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 12: Our Language Learning Mess-ups (That We Try To Forget) ・英語と日本語で私達がやらかした恥ずかしい思い出When “I’m interested” turns into “I’m interesting” and” アイス turns into アース: all the blunders and embarrassing moments we encountered while learning English and Japanese.2020-09-1227 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 11: Parenting・育児Although we’re not parents (no experience firsthand lol) we discuss some stereotypes and stories about raising children in Japan and in the States.2020-09-0935 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 10: Dolphin Friendship・イルカの友情A huge treat! Our friend Nicolas (Niko) joined us today to talk about friendship: what it means, how we feel, and when it happens.2020-09-0531 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 9: PoliticS and ElectionS・政治と選挙Why is Election Day in the United States always on a Tuesday? When were Japanese women able to vote? Listen to us talk politics and election day tips in both countries in this episode!2020-09-0227 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 8: Let’s Go to School・アメリカと日本の学校の違いExpensive tuition? Loooots of group projects and presentations? Heavy focus on examinations? Listen to us discuss the differences between education in the States and in Japan.2020-08-2929 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 7: Books and Shows!・本とテレビ！What are we watching and reading? Listen to find out all our hot recommendations!2020-08-2623 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 6: Mental Health is Important・メンタルヘルスの大切さAs per the title. Also how to say certain feelings and thoughts in both languages, and societal restraints on seeking help.2020-08-2223 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 5: Lingerie・女性用下着について問うSome thoughts and feelings we had about how feminism intersects our daily lives! And across the two countries!2020-08-2222 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 4: Being Women・女性として生きるA flurry of some tropes, stereotypes, and other classic stuff about being women in the States and Japan.2020-08-2220 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 3: RABU LOVE・ラブラブWe talk *juicy* differences between dating and love between Japan and the States.2020-08-2228 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 2: Language Learning Bumps・言語を学ぶ上での壁We discuss (rant!) about the most hairy parts of learning English and Japanese as non-native speakers of the languages.2020-08-2224 minTANOSHII KAIWAEpisode 1: Nice to Meet Y’all! ・みなさんはじめまして！A quick introduction and roadmap of what TANOSHII KAIWA is and where it’s heading.2020-08-2211 min