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KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#95 Kaho Shibuya: Retired JAV ActressThis week we talked to Kaho Shibuya, a retired JAV actress who was also previously a guest on the Trash Taste Podcast! In the episode we talk about her current projects, how she was able to learn English through immersion, her favorite YouTube channels and anime, her experience working with Trash Taste, CDawgVA, The Anime Man, and more. Check out the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8kDGeC1OxAc2022-09-2424 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#94 Arthur IU Connect (アーサー): Teaching in Japanese To Over 250K Subscribers on YouTubeThis week we talked to  アーサー (IU-Connect), who runs a YouTube channel with over 250k subscribers teaching English to a Japanese audience. In the episode we chat about how he learned Japanese to a high level, his stories with living in Japan, and his experience teaching English on his YouTube channel IU Connect. Check out the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tl-r3gvaNWQ2022-09-0422 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#93 Dr. Capital: Guitarist and Doctorate in Music Who Speaks Perfect Kansai BenThis week we talked to Dr. Capital (ドクター・キャピタル ) ! He is a guitarist, vocalist, university professor and has an ACTUAL doctorate of musical arts. He speaks impeccable Japanese on his YouTube channel covering Japanese music. In the episode we dive into how he learned Japanese, how music theory helped him acquire pitch accent, and his stories of studying abroad and staying with a Japanese host family. Check out the episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WjvkdpxYAG42022-08-3122 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#92 Steve's POV: From Learning Japanese to Owning 15+ SupercarsWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EgT2hKM0AmQ This week we talked to  Steve's POV (スティーブ的視点 ) ! He runs the channel Steve's POV where he shares his love for Japanese culture and cars, and makes video purely in Japanese. He runs a company for the Japanese and American market and he owns over 15 cars (including Japanese cars) in the US. We were really blown away by his level of Japanese and we just had to interview him to learn more about his story.  In the podcast we hear about his experience learning Japanese, how he got into Japan and cars, and his...2022-08-2219 min10 min English10 min English#62 Korekara...札幌在住のシンガー、デレイナ先生と一緒に、4コママンガで楽しく英語にトライ! 今週はデレイナ先生が歌うD&Mのオリジナルソング「Korekara」のリリックで愛の言葉をお勉強!2022-08-1706 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#91: Amandumb: Half-Japanese TikTok Creator with over 580K FollowersThis week we talked to Amandumb, a half Japanese content creator that makes content around Japan including translating songs into Japanese and covering them and cultural content as well. Her work has been featured in the Oscars and she has garned over 580K followers on TikTok with over 16 million likes. Check out the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yfq-CGlL-Ew2022-08-1517 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#90 Julien Gaudfroy - How He Reached Native Level in MandarinThis week we talked to Julien Gaudfroy, one of the best foreign speakers of Mandarin of all time. We hear about his personal story living in the country, language learning philosophies, the nuances he's picked up the years, and his advice for those trying to reach the highest levels in a foreign language. Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oai17s8_3EQ Outline:   0:00 Who is Julien Gaudfroy   2:46 How Julien Started Learning Mandarin Chinese  05:54 "Learning Languages is Easy Compared to Being a Musician"  6:40 How Long Did it T...2022-07-2430 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#89 Albo - Underground Street Racing in Tokyo► Join HelloTalk: https://brc.hellotalk.com/KoreKaraPodcast ► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara This week we talked to ALBO, who makes videos about the Japanese Car Culture on YouTube. We talk about his story of coming to Japan, how he got into cars, crazy stories of street racing, and more. Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OrO6NXkFlc0 Outline: 0:00 Introduction   0:38 How Albo Got to Japan 3:00 Gunma and Initial D 3:50 How and Why Albo Stayed in Japan 6:24 Illegal Street Racing Stories in Japan 9...2022-07-1124 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#88 Peter Barakan - English-Born DJ & Broadcaster in Japan for Nearly 50 Years► Join Riverside Today: https://bit.ly/Riverside_KoreKara ► Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qdI5qRpPps0 This week we talked to Peter Barakan, a professional broadcaster and host of Japanology! He's written several books mostly about music all in Japanese and has been living in Japan for almost half a century. We talk to him about his experience working in Japan, his approach to learning Japanese including pitch accent, and what he struggles with the most to this day.2022-07-0220 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#87 Ryan Kulp - Tech Entrepreneur Turned K-Pop Star► Join HelloTalk: https://brc.hellotalk.com/KoreKaraPodcast This week we talked to  @Ryan Kulp (라이언 컬프)  who is a tech entrepreneur turned K-Pop Star. We talked about his experience with learning Korean, stories with entrepreneurship, joining the entertainment industry in Korea, and why he's decided to move on from Korea and leave the country.   ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo ► $10 free italki credits (after first lesson): https://go.italki.com/korekara ► Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wKskakQ6Eac 2022-06-2531 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#86 Richard Simcott - Hyper Polyglot Who Has Studied Over 50 LanguagesRichard Simcott is a hyper polyglot who has studied over 50 languages and speaks 16 languages fluently. He runs the Global Polyglot Conference and also the language learning blog Speaking Fluently. Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MkCBbHt4qrk2022-06-0525 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#85 Landin - The Aspiring Pick Up Artist in JapanOn this episode we talk to Landin who is a Japanese learner aspiring to delve into Nanpa (Pickup) in Japan and we talk about his embarassing stories as well as some success stories that he has had so far. Check the episode out on YouTube! https://youtu.be/SXKWhP6IOEQ2022-05-2916 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#84 Bj Fox - Stand Up Comedian in JapanBJ Fox is a British stand-up comedian based in Tokyo who performs in both English and Japanese. We talk about his start to Japanese and comedy, his thoughts on the state of comedy in Japan, and his experience running a comedy club in Japan! Check out the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A2WXWOcwAdk Outline:   00:00 Who Is BJ Fox And How He Got To Japan  04:10 First Time Doing Comedy in Japanese  07:00 Japanese Audience versus Western Audiences  07:52 Thoughts on Other Comedic Forms in Japan  12:00 Working with...2022-05-2222 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#83 LivaKivi - Round 2LivaKivi is a YouTuber who documents his pursuit of different passion including programming, drawing, and of course Japanese. He joins us for a second round where we discuss his other hobbies, his thoughts after quitting his corporate job, his passion for YouTube, and whether or not language learning is considered to be easy. Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mNZzGOqVBRY2022-05-1513 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#82 Ethan O' Brien - Professional Japanese TranslatorEthan O' Brien is a professional translator for Japanese media. In the episode we hear about what goes into translations for Japanese media, how to become a translator in Japan, and his personal journey becoming a translator as well. Check out the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/HmPWC3vCns4 2022-05-1427 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#81 Jason (supersonic540) - Working as a Video Game Developer in JapanThis week we talked to Jason (aka supersonic540), who works at a Japanese Video Game Company (Koei Tecmo). He was previously featured on Dogen's channel and in the episode we talk about his experience moving to Japan, learning Japanese, and working in Japan. Support us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SZnhQ3z4wfU2022-05-0122 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#80 Nick - How He Became a Japanese Manzai ComedianThis week we talked to Nick, a professional Manzai comedian in Japan! We hear about his experience getting to an extremely fluent level in Japanese, his thoughts about comedy in Japan, his experience living in Japan, and more. Check out the video on YouTube! https://youtu.be/B6ZY3LIlc0U2022-04-2823 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#79 Patrick - How He Aced The JLPT N1This week on the podcast we interview Patrick, also known as @DiscipleOfAJATT on twitter! We hear about his experience studying Japanese for the past decade using the AJATT method, getting a PERFECT score on the JLPT N1 on his first attempt, and his thoughts on spaced repetition systems. Check the podcast out on YouTube! https://youtu.be/PHnUbtk8C982022-04-2419 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#78 Mayuko - Japanese American Software Engineer and Content CreatorThis week we talked to  @mayuko , a Japanese-American software engineer and content creator! We get into her experience growing up bilingual, going to Japanese school in the US and other cultural parts of Japan in the podcast.   ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara Our Links: ► Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/reysuing ► Raza's Twitter: https://twitter.com/razatalks ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo 2022-04-0727 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#77 Justin Sung - Memory Researcher Says Anki Won't Make You Fluent► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara  This week we get into a debate with medical doctor Justin Sung on the effectiveness of Anki and Spaced Repetition for high level Language Learning.    ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo   Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/reysuing ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/razatalks2022-04-0329 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#76 Becki - Japanese Learner Turned PhD Candidate in Japan► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara  Today we talked to Becki (CuppaLang)! We discuss the academic study of Nihongo Jozu, her experience getting a Ph.D. in Japan, journey with Japanese, learning other languages, and more. Hope you enjoy!2022-03-2327 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#75 SomewhatJP - The Secret Sauce to Passing JLPT N1 Revealed► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara This week we talked to Alex from @somewhatjp about his experience learning Japanese and working as a professional game developer in Japan!2022-03-1828 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#74 Ethan - CEO of Refold Talks Origin, Courses, and Language Learning► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara Today we talked to Ethan who is the CEO of @Refold . We get into the inception of Refold, if Refold will make any courses, Ethan's language learning journey, and more.2022-03-1728 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#73 James - Why He Had to Leave Japan After 3 YearsThis week we talked to James who previously worked in Japan. We get into how his Japanese improved by working at a primarily Japanese speaking company, his experience with the Japanese working culture, and ultimately why he left Japan altogether.2022-03-1040 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#72 Clowdy Howdy - Early Output Is The Key To Fluency?In this episode we talk with Korean immersion learner Clowdy Howdy! We discuss whether or not early output is harmful or beneficial, his favorite Korean immersion, and more! 2022-03-0936 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#71 Game Gengo - Fluent Japanese Through Video GamesThis week we talked to Matt from Game Gengo on YouTube! We hear about his background learning Japanese, moving to Japan, and why he decided to start his channel.2022-03-0836 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#70 Aussieman (Harry) - How He Reached Native Level in 3 YearsThis week we bring to you our long awaited reunion episode with Aussieman (オージマン). We catch up on his Japanese progress, thoughts on reaching a Native Level, hangouts with Japanese people, and a little more.2022-03-0729 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#69 Livakivi - 3 Years of Duolingo and Still Not FluentThis week we talked to Livakivi, who became known in the community after his video detailing his 800+ day journey on Duolingo Japanese reached over 1.5 million views as of this recording. On his channel he makes video related to his Japanese learning but also about his other hobbies. In this podcast we hear about his experience using Duolingo and where his Japanese is at 3 years later.2022-03-0620 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#68 Benny Lewis - Can You Really Get Fluent in 3 Months?This week we talked to Benny Lewis! We find out where he's been over the past few years, his thoughts on immersion, fluency, and his goals for the future.    ► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara   Benny Lewis' Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BennyLewis ► Other: https://www.fluentin3months.com/ Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ...2022-02-0952 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#67 ToKini Andy - The Genki Guy► Join the KoreKara Squad: https://discord.gg/korekara This week we bring to you our discussion with ToKini Andy! We talk about his approach to learning Japanese, the Genki textbook, his thoughts on the Japanese Girlfriend Effect, and dealing with language learning burnout.    ► Join the KoreKara Book Club & Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Andy's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToKiniAndy ► Website: https://www.tokiniandy.com/ Our Links...2022-02-0238 min上田要の障涯初心上田要の障涯初心220129 日本のkorekara は闇だなあ-02#しょうがい初心 はじめるよ~ん~~~ゲスト●上田 要さん(かめれおん) 今回のテーマは【 日本のkorekara は闇だなあ-02 】お付き合いください(。・ω・。)なんでも喋るよ~~●ころななあ、●支援はどこに2022-01-2945 min上田要の障涯初心上田要の障涯初心220127 日本のkorekara は闇だなあ#しょうがい初心 はじめるよ~ん~~~ゲスト●上田 要さん(かめれおん) 今回のテーマは【 日本の korekara は闇だなあ 】お付き合いください(。・ω・。)なんでも喋るよ~~●ころななあ、●コロナだから?!●ヤングケアラー●障がい者や保育園は?2022-01-2745 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#66 Roto (BILINGUAL) - Why Reaching a Native Level IS PossibleThis week we bring to you a bilingual discussion with Roto! We talk about his approach to language learning, his experience meeting someone who HAS achieved native level, and his thoughts on immersion.    Roto Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsz...  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  More KoreKara:  ► Interview with AJATTers: https://bit.ly/3wZPFYq ► Watch KoreKara Clips: https://bit.ly/2XA7Zvg2022-01-0823 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#65 The Japan Code - The 4 Year Immersion UpdateThis week we talked to the Japan Code!    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Japan Code's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJapan... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheJapanCode  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  More KoreKara:  ► Interview with AJATTers: https://bit.ly/3wZPFYq ► Watch KoreKara Clips: https://bit.ly/2XA2022-01-0617 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#64 BentoClub - 10 Years of Japanese ExperienceThis week we talked to Chris from BentoClub about his 10 years learning Japanese including immersion learning and how that helped him live in Japan.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  BentoClub's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYUP...  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  More KoreKara:  ► Interview with AJATTers: https://bit.ly/3wZPFY...2022-01-0421 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#63 Miso (AKA Kurk Cobain) Talks About Anxiety Learning Japanese and Music's Effect on Language LearningOn this episode we talk to Miso (AKA Kurk Cobain) where we dive deep into his 3 years of Immersion Learning with Japanese. We go into his anxiety learning the language in the community as well as how music helped him get better in Japanese. Hope you enjoy! Watch the FULL Livestream here: https://youtu.be/uKU1NXZzgDg Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram...2021-11-2640 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#62 Native Korean Wonmin Talks About Why Koreans Can Reach Native Level JapaneseThis week we talked to Wonmin, who is a native Korean speaker and board game developer who has passed the JLPT N1. In this episode we find out just how easy Japanese is for Korean speakers and learn more about his board game featured around Terrace House.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Wonmin's Links:  ► Sharehome Board Game: https://www.sharehomethegame.com  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram...2021-11-1125 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#61 Oriental Pearl - Debate on If Reaching Native Level Fluency is PossibleThis week we talked to Oriental Pearl! We debate on if it’s possible to reach a native level in a language, how she became fluent in Japanese and Chinese, as well as discuss her recent engagement and how her relationship has affected her Japanese. Hope you enjoy!   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Anming's Links: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAEQ... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anming7/  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https...2021-10-2934 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#60 Our Thoughts on Everything Squid GameSuper fun one-off episode where Eric and Raza discuss the success of Squid Game and what happened during the show. Big SPOILER ALERT for this episode, so make sure you've watched Squid Game already. Pro tip: There's a Japanese dub available if you want to use it as a form of immersion!  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepo...2021-10-2232 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#59 Annie - italki's Number 1 Japanese Teacher (Japanese ver.)This week we talked to the #1 Japanese teacher on iTalki! She's taught over 20,000 private lessons which is equivalent to 8 hours of classes per day for close to 10 years. We hear about what most students struggle with, whether pitch accent is important, and her advice for those studying Japanese. Special version available to YouTube members. English version COMING SOON to the Global Polyglot Conference   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Inst...2021-10-1418 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#58 Eden Kai - Life on Terrace House and Thoughts on CancellationThis week we talked to @EDEN KAI  (Yusuke Aizawa) who is best known for being a fan favorite cast member on Terrace House Aloha State. In this episode we talk about the cancellation of Terrace House, his time on the show, the importance of mental health, and his new music.   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara Eden Kai's Links:  ► Youtube: https://bit.ly/3m2J1wS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edenkai_off... ► Spotify: ht...2021-10-061h 00KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#57 James Scholz - Studying Japanese for 12 Hours a DayThis week we talked to James Scholz, who is best known for doing 12 hour study livestreams on YouTube everyday for over a year. In this episode we talk about his journey into Japanese, how he was able to study for his coursework for 12 hours a day everyday, and his plan to tackle the language.    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/2021-09-241h 12KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#56 Matt Vs Japan - Japanese Girlfriend and Current Japanese StudiesOn this episode we talked to Matt Vs Japan where we get into his pitch accent studies, what it's been like dating his Japanese girlfriend, the structure of Refold Languages, his collaboration with Xiaoma, and the future of his YouTube channel. Hope you enjoy!  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara Matt Vs Japan's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattvsjapan ► Previous Podcast With Matt: https://bit.ly/3n2kx9r ► Bonus Clips Of Matt: h...2021-09-231h 33KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#55 The Doth - Near Perfect Score on JLPT N1 in 438 DaysThis week we talked to the Doth, who is known for passing the JLPT N1 with a near perfect score of 160/180 in just 438 days!    Doth Links:  ► Interview on KanjiEater's Podcast: https://youtu.be/C_tdVg61BJM ► Reddit Post Detailing Study Method: https://bit.ly/3jbyZJL  $10 free italki credits (after first lesson) → https://go.italki.com/korekara  Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  M...2021-09-0143 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#54 Hugh Watanabe - How He Became an Olympian for Team JapanThis week we talk to Hugh Watanabe, an Olympian for Team Japan in Basketball. We talk about his unlikely journey into basketball, let alone becoming an Olympic athlete. We also talk about his current situation in Japan including his experiencing going through the Olympics. Hugh's Links:  ► Wikipedia: https://bit.ly/2Wbnolj ► WSJ Article: https://on.wsj.com/3gmSoWl ► Bonus clips: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo    Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Join our D...2021-08-2629 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#53 JLPT N1 In 1 Year With ZERO Immersion!?This week on the KoreKara Podcast, we talk about Eric's experience of learning Japanese as a native Chinese speaker, why Raza ended up quitting Anki, and what our goals are with Japanese in the future. We haven't done a duo podcast like this in a while, so please let us know if you enjoyed this and would want to see more! Our Links:  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/korepoddo ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korepoddo/ ► Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh ► Interview with AJATTers: https://bit.ly/3wZPFYq2021-08-111h 07KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#52 Stevijs3 - Over 7,000 Hours of Immersion in 3 YearsThis week we talked to Stevijs3 AKA Stevi AKA new special nickname to be disclosed in this episode, who has studied a staggering 7,000 hours of Japanese in just a period of 3 years. He tracked every minute he spent studying the language in an extensive excel sheet, including Anki reps, pages read, and even a level up system he designed to gamify learning Japanese. We also talk about just how good his Japanese is, what his goals are for the future, as well as his FAVORITE type of immersion.  Stevi's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...2021-08-041h 13KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#51 Brit vs Japan - Motivational Struggles with Language LearningThis week we finally get the chance to catch up with Brit Vs Japan AKA Matt! We dive right into what he's been up to, including his struggles with motivation and Japanese, and why he quit AJATT for a period of time. Afterwards we get into how good his Japanese is today, and how he's changing AJATT to not Japanese all the time.     Brit Vs Japan's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritVsJapan ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/britvsjapan ► Website: https://www.britvsjapan.com/ ► Bonus Clips of the Podcast...2021-07-2150 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#50 Nicholas Edwards (Nyk) - Achieving Japanese Fluency and BeyondIn this interview we talk to Nicholas Edwards AKA Nyk, a professional singer in Japan on how he achieved fluency and beyond in Japanese. Praised by Dogen and Matt Vs Japan as being one of the most fluent speakers of Japanese they've seen, we dive right in and find out his exact study methods and current struggles with Japanese. We also find out how exactly Nyk became a Japanese pop star/idol as an American who moved to Japan without any previous connections. If you want to see the 2 part video version of this podcast, be sure to check...2021-07-071h 20KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#49 Quade - 8 Years of AJATT Studying Abroad in OkinawaThis week we interviewed Quade, an AJATTer for 8 years and has previously studied abroad in Okinawa. You might have heard his name or seen him before if you were in Matt Vs. Japan’s discord, but he’s well known in the community and previously studied abroad in Okinawa. In the podcast we hear about his time meeting Japanese people and living in Okinawa, as well has current Japanese level.    Our Links:  ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo2021-06-2639 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#48 Chris (AJATT) - Fluent Japanese PURELY through Anime and Visual Novels This week we interviewed AJATTer Chris, who has been learning Japanese and became fluent purely through anime, light novels, and visual novels. Chris has been previously interviewed on Matt Vs. Japan’s channel, having reached a relatively fluent level of Japanese purely through immersing with anime, light novels, and visual novels. He also recently posted a video of him speaking Japanese fluently after 3 years of following this method. On this podcast we hear about his Japanese learning journey and his level today, after three years immersing with the language.  Chris' Links:  ► Youtub...2021-06-2548 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#47 Dogen - Becoming Fluent in JapaneseThis week we FINALLY got the chance to talk with Dogen! We had a great conversation talking about his Japanese journey, thoughts on how Japan has changed since he first studied abroad there, and advice for those who are moving to Japan or learning Japanese. If you like the podcast please subscribe, we have a lot more podcasts coming in the future! Bonus clips are on Patreon (Link Below) and hope you guys enjoy the podcast!    Dogen's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dogen ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/dogen ► Pitch Accent Co...2021-06-0952 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#46 Lindie Botes - Polyglot YouTuber & Experiences in JapanIn this episode of the podcast we talk to Polyglot Lindie Botes about her experience learning Japanese, as well as her time living in Japan. We get into some classic culture shock stories as well as reveal Lindie Botes hidden fascination for trains. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast! Also, starting with this episode we're going to be posting a video podcast on Youtube that's a 10-20 minute condensed version of the podcast, so definitely subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already. If you just prefer audio we're still going to be uploading the full...2021-05-2659 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#45 HonmaniLawson - Kansai-Ben Extraordinaire and YouTuberOn this weeks episode of the KoreKara Podcast we speak to HonmaniLawson who is a YouTuber, Tik Tok Star, dedicated student of the Japanese language, and much much more as you'll soon find out. Lawson was introduced to Japanese from age 14 and immediately fell in love with the language. This led him to study Japanese at Oxford University and embark on a couple study abroads to Kansai where he was able to pick up his dialect. Since then Lawson has been living in Japan for around 6 years and continues to add to his stacked resume of experiences with Japanese.  2021-05-051h 37KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#44 Jamal (Phant0m Madman) - AJATTer, MEXT Scholarship Recipient, and Keio University Exchange StudentThis week on the KoreKara Podcast we’re talking to AJATTer Jamal who also goes by Phantom Madman online. He’s being learning Japanese for just over 3 years using the AJATT method, and has just recently finished a year long study abroad at Keio University. In this episode we talk about his approach to learning Japanese, some of the highs and lows of his time at Keio, and what his plans are with Japanese in the future. Like always if can support the podcast please check out our Patreon for bonus clips, hope you guys enjoy the episode! ...2021-04-131h 00KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#43 Natalia Natchan (itsPiNKII) - Musician and Japanese YouTuberThis week on the KoreKara Podcast we speak to itsPiNKII (Natalia Natchan), a Japanese Youtuber and ex-Jpop idol gone rapper. She spent 4 years in Japan right out of high school, and her time there has been a large influence on her music career. We talk about her experiences abroad working various jobs, crazy stories, as well as how she learned Japanese. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel or following us on Spotify/Apple Podcasts! Hope you guys enjoy the podcast. itsPiNKII's Links: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.co...2021-04-0746 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#42 Radrey - YouTuber and Host of Why Come JapanThis week on the KoreKara Podcast we talk to Radrey, who is a YouTuber and host of the Why Come Japan Podcast, where he talks to creatives about their work related to Japan. He’s been in Japan for nearly 12 years now, and we get to catch up with his entire journey with Japan so far. If you like the podcast please consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel! Hope you guys enjoy the podcast.2021-03-301h 29KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#41 MobileMally - Dedicated Japanese Learner and AMV ProIn this weeks episode we talk to MobileMally, a very dedicated Japanese learner and YouTuber we met through the legendary KoreKara Discord. We had a great time speaking to him about his journey with the Japanese language including his struggles with motivation, how he immerses, and some tips he's learned along the way. We also talk to him about his experiences visiting Japan and his passion of making AMVs which actually helped him develop skills to land a job. Hope you all enjoy! Mally's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MobileMally ► Twitter: https...2021-03-101h 07KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#40 BenAJATT - Graduating from AJATTOn this week's episode we talk to BenAJATT again, who shares a more about his current Japanese progress, some more stories of his time in Japan, and why he's not pursuing Japanese anymore. Make sure to check out part 1 if you haven't already! 2021-03-041h 20KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#39 Bobby Judo - TV Personality and Stand-Up Comedian in JapanIn this episode we chat with Bobby Judo who you may know from his popular YouTube channel or his amazing podcast Japan by River Cruise. Maybe you've had some laughs through his standup comedy. You could have even seen him on Japanese TV. Bobby's been everywhere really. Except for the KoreKara Podcast until now. Expect laughs and a journey through Bobby's history with Japan, working on Japanese TV, getting into stand up comedy, and a whole lot else. Hope you guys enjoy the show! Bobby's Links: ► Japan by River Cruise: https://japanbyrivercruise.co...2021-02-241h 35KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#38 Ananya - Student of Business and JapaneseIn this episode we talk to Ananya, who has been studying Japanese for over 7 years and is a student at UC Berkeley, studying Business. Her Japanese is really phenomenal and in this episode we get into her approaches to learning Japanese, her funny experience making Japanese friends in real life and online, as well as her first and only time going to Japan. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast! 2021-02-161h 09KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#37 Ken Cannon - The Full Story Behind Japanese Through AnimeOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast we speak to Ken Cannon who you may know from his YouTube Channel under the same name or his online Japanese course called Japanese Through Anime. We go and hear the full story behind some of the controversy in Ken's past, listen to his full journey with the Japanese language, as well as learn more about his path in the business world with his online course. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!  Ken's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KenKyanon  ► Book: https://www.kencannonbook.com/boo...2021-02-101h 41KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#36 Marie Iida - Professional Interpreter and Translator for Marie KondoThis week on the KoreKara Podcast, we talk to Marie Iida, who is a professional Japanese/English Interpreter. You might have seen her on her appearances with Marie Kondo on the Late Night Show, the Ellen Show, or even Marie Kondo's Netflix Special. On the podcast we hear about her path into becoming a professional translator, her advice to those who are studying Japanese or translation, and what it takes to become a great translator. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast!2021-02-0250 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#35 Harry (オージマン) - Achieving JLPT N1 in Only 9 MonthsThis week on the KoreKara Podcast we talk to Harry, who has achieved N1 level of proficiency in Japanese in only around 9 months. He's also an up and coming MMA fighter aspiring to fight in the Rizen Fighting Federation in Japan and has a YouTube Channel called オージマン where he creates hilarious skits and even goes undercover on HelloTalk. We talk to him about his method of learning Japanese, some of his crazy stories from his trip to Japan, and future plans. Hope you enjoy! Harry's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2JVPlgYxw0zIhiKl_tSDQ ►...2021-01-2753 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#34 BenAJATT - Grinding AJATT since 2015On this week's episode we talk to Ben who has a wealth of experience doing AJATT. You may know him from his interview with Matt vs. Japan from a couple years back. He's back on the KoreKara Podcast to talk about his experience with AJATT including some of the struggles, how he met Matt, as well as some moments from his recent study abroad in Japan. Our Links:  ► Join our Discord and talk to us anytime: https://discord.gg/Cp2Fdhh  ► Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo  ►...2021-01-2048 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#33 Deni - Study Abroad in Japan and 5 Year Japanese UpdateThis week, we catch up with Deni on his study abroad experience in Japan. Although Japan has recently enforced travel restrictions for foreigners, he was able to make it into Japan just before those restrictions. We hear about his time being quarantined, trying to meet new people, a close call with covid, the kanji tool that he's working on, and more.    First Interview with Deni: https://youtu.be/wcsf1zl5vYs2021-01-101h 12KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#32 Eizenga - Drinking Culture in JapanIn this episode we talk about our experiences drinking in Japan and talked about some drinking games that we played. We're joined by one of our patrons Eizenga71 who actually lives in Japan right now and he shares some his crazy stories and experiences drinking in Japan. Hope you guys enjoy the podcast! 2021-01-031h 05KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#31 KanjiEater - Japanese Grinder and Deep Weeb ExtraordinaireOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast we talk to KanjiEater, the co-host of the critically acclaimed Deep Weeb Podcast. He's been studying the Japanese language for over 6 years and has even worked in Japan for a period of time as a software engineer. We talk about his journey with Japanese including what worked well for him as well as what didn't help as much. We also get into how he got into consuming Japanese content alongside stories from his time living and working in Japan.    KanjiEater's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtu...2020-12-301h 21KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#30 Christmas Special with Matt Vs. JapanMerry Christmas from the KoreKara Podcast! Hope you guys enjoy our Christmas stories and make sure you stick to the end to catch Matt Vs. Japan! Let us know where and how you're spending Christmas this year on Youtube!  https://youtu.be/g8h9CQmbuWM2020-12-2153 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#29 Caradventures - Veteran JET and Seasoned TravelerOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast we spoke to Cara from the YouTube Channel Caradventures. As a seasoned JET who has lived in Japan for multiple years in both rural and urban areas, Cara's unique perspective on the country was amazing to hear about! From the harsh winters to the wholesome encounters, to why she decided to leave Japan. And how can we forget. What it's like dating in Japan. Hope you all enjoy! Cara's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7mH... ► Blog: https://thecaradventures.wordpress.com/ ► Instagr...2020-12-0954 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#28 Kean - Professional 3D Animator in JapanIn this weeks episode of the KoreKara Podcast we interview Kean, a 3D animator in Japan. Kean is part of the studio that produced Ajin, Blame, and the Godzilla movies. In the podcast we get a chance to hear about his start in Japan as an English teacher and the transition to becoming a professional animator. If you like the podcast please leave us a comment to let us know what you think! If you want to support the podcast, please check out our Patreon! Kean''s Links: ► BookMeter: https://bookmeter.com/users/1045236 ► Twitter: http://twit...2020-12-011h 08KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#27 Sanaa - Self-Taught Polyglot and Japanese Fashion Expert from Oxford UniversityOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we spoke with Sanaa, a student studying German and Arabic at Oxford University who is self taught in Japanese and has work experience in a tech company in Japan. Aside from having spent time living and working in Japan, she is also very passionate about fashion, which started from getting into Japanese fashion magazines and music at a young age. If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider liking and subscribing as it really helps us out! Sanaa's Links:  ► Tokyo Fashion Post: https://twitter.com/TokyoFashion/stat... A...2020-11-181h 05Deep Weeb PodcastDeep Weeb PodcastKoreKara Podcast reveals the TRUTH of why they won't have Shinzo Abe on again - Deep Weeb Podcast #7Shiba-Inu Spirit Channelers & hosts of the KoreKara Podcast invade the Deep Weeb Podcast to overthrow the terrible KanjiEater's reign of terror. Princess Jordan is in another castle but should be back soon.Content Recommendations:Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity TrainJujutsu Kaisen - But just the ending themeアイ・アム・冒険少年 - I am a Young AdventurerSome content we covered:GoalsWhat’s your vision for the Korekara Podcast?What micro & macro goals do you have individually?Ja...2020-11-161h 30KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#26 KoreKara Halloween Special PodcastHappy Halloween! Make sure to watch it on YouTube to see clips of everything that we talk about in the episode! https://youtu.be/yL-ao4eVSWs2020-11-0247 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#25 Steffie Harner - Cyberpunk Model and Software EngineerOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we spoke to Steffie Harner, a cyberpunk model, software engineer, and entrepreneur based in Tokyo. We hear about how she dropped her job in the health tech industry in San Francisco to pursue her dream of moving to Japan, along with the ups and downs she faced during the journey. We also talk about her entrepreneurial endeavors as well as how the path she took to become a software engineer in Japan with no initial experience. Steffie's Links: ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steffieharner/?hl...2020-10-2857 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#24 MissHanake - Youtuber Studying Japanese at Oxford UniversityOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we spoke to Hannah from the YouTube Channel MissHanake. Having studied Japanese for nearly 10 years, we talk to Hannah about her journey with Japan and Japanese, which included studying it at Oxford University, studying abroad at Kobe University, taking a working holiday to work at a Ski Resort in Nagano, and pursuing a Masters in Japanese as well.2020-10-251h 22KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#23 JapaneseGaryBen - AJATTer of 3 Years and Twitter SuperstarIn this weeks episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we chat with JapaneseGaryBen, a well-known AJATTer in the Japanese learning community. You may have seen his lengthy videos on YouTube documenting his progress learning Japanese each year, or his twitter account where he tweets daily about immersion and learning Japanese. It’s been about 3 years since he’s started learning Japanese, and in this episode we catch up with him to see where he’s at in his journey and how far he still wants to take it. We talk about his Japanese progress, acquiring pitch accent, meeting Japanese people, learni...2020-10-141h 27KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#22 Johannes - YouTuber from Japanese JourneyOn this week's episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we spoke to Johannes from the YouTube Channel Japanese Journey. Initially getting interested in Japan after practicing the martial art Aikido, Johannes has settled down in Japan working in IT (Android App Development) with YouTube in his free time. We talk to Johannes about his journey moving to Japan, progress learning Japanese, working in an IT company in Japan, as well as his family. Johannes's (Japanese Journey) Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkAKAc0xu7_JgKRxumCLUBA  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/NihonJourney  ► Website: http://ja...2020-10-0756 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#21 Mark Kaufmann - Co-Founder and CEO of LingQIn this week's podcast, we talk to Mark Kaufmann, the CEO of LingQ, a comprehensive language learning platform. Mark is also the son of the well-known polyglot Steve Kaufmann, who has his own Youtube Channel focused around language learning. Steve and Mark co-founded LingQ nearly 15 years ago, and has since then been operating as one of the biggest immersion/context based immersion learning platforms. We talk to Mark about his background growing up in Japan, becoming a professional hockey player in Japan, as well as his experience co-founding a high-tech startup focused on language learning.2020-09-301h 19KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#20 Kaz - Author of Eigo NodoIn this weeks episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we chat with Kaz, the author of Eigo Nodo. You also may know him from the Kaz's Nippon Dream Youtube Channel, or the Nippon Dream Website. But today, we're going to find out more about Kaz than just the language learning side. We dive deep into how he became proficient in English, his journey to the United States, the inception of Eigo Nodo and publication process, as well as his adopted son.    Kaz's Links:  ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/eigonodo  ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/eigonodo...2020-09-2350 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#19 Deni - Russian Polyglot Youtuber Studying JapaneseIn this episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we talk to Deni, who is a Russian Youtuber who makes videos about his progress in learning Japanese and his other hobbies. On his channel he’s talked to Steve Kaufmann and Matt Vs. Japan, and he’s known for his yearly Japanese update videos. In the podcast we hear more about his motivations behind learning Japanese, his experience traveling there, and his goals moving forward. Make sure to check out his links below! Also if you want to talk to Deni personally, check out our discord as well! Hope you guys enjo...2020-09-161h 35KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#18 Jeff - University Professor in JapanIn this episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we spoke to Jeff, a university professor in Japan who didn't have the most straight forward journey to becoming a professor, let alone in Japan. On top of that, he's been doing academic research on how video games can benefit students and the classroom environment. This time, we explore Jeff's unorthodox journey into how he got into actually becoming a professor in Japan, as well as his unique teaching methods utilizing video games. Nowadays, Jeff has recently created a new Arena Card Game called Alternate Souls while he's working as a professor.2020-09-091h 31KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#17 Nukemarine - r/LearnJapanese Reddit Mod and Military Veteran in JapanIn this week's podcast, we talk to Nukemarine, someone who is not only a military veteran living in Japan for over 15 years, but also a seasoned veteran in the online language learning communities. Nuke has been an active member of many Japanese language learning forums, not only as a member but also as a moderator. Nowadays, he enjoys his retired life in Japan while teaching english in Japan on the side, and he actively helps out members of the community by providing free resources. He has his own YouTube Channel where you can follow his Japanese Language Learning Journey...2020-09-0255 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#16 Emily - the Polyglot from Keio UniversityDISCLAIMER: This episode contains a large amount of Japanese and even some Chinese words. Make sure to watch the video on Youtube for a glossary and subtitles! https://youtu.be/gva1MN3F4oQ In this episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we interview Emily, a half-Japanese and half-Taiwanese student at Keio University. She grew up speaking and going to school in three languages, which means she's essentially native level at all of them. Although Emily grew up in Taiwan, she ended up going to college in Japan, where she faced new challenges fitting in culturally. Emily shares...2020-08-261h 32KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#15 Matt Vs. Japan Pt 2 - Building the Mass Immersion ApproachThis is part two of our conversation with Matt, the man behind the Matt Vs. Japan Youtube Channel and co-founder of the Mass Immersion Approach. If you haven't already make sure to go back and listen to part one of the conversation, as we pick up right where we left off. In our discussion this week with Matt Vs. Japan, we talk a lot about his identity as Matt Vs. Japan, his ambitions for the Mass Immersion Approach, and his future outlook for where he wants to take things. If you liked the podcast so far, we would really...2020-08-2059 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#14 Matt Vs. Japan Pt 1 - Life Outside Japanese ExpertiseIn this week of the KoreKara Podcast, we have a conversation with Matt from the Matt Vs. Japan Youtube Channel and co-founder of the Mass Immersion Approach.  On his channel he mostly talks about different techniques to learn languages, but in this episode we’re going to be trying to learn more about who he is as a person. With mattvsjapan, we talk about why he hasn’t moved to Japan yet, his love/hate relationship with Japan and Japanese, his ambitions for his YouTube channel and potentially Japanese media, as well as funny stories from when he was still...2020-08-121h 39KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#13 Max - Working for a Japanese Company in AmericaIn this episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we are joined by Max, who has been working for a Japanese Company in America. If you're interested in working for a Japanese company, but are unsure how to land such an opportunity, this episode will be especially valuable. Max talks about how regardless of your Japanese level, you can find a position at a Japanese company. Just not through the conventional job hunting methods everyone is used to. About Max:   Max grew up in a small town in America where it was unheard of to travel to a...2020-08-021h 20KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#12 Anna - Life as a Japanese SalarywomanIn this Episode of the KoreKara Podcast, we are joined by Anna, a Japanese Salary Woman,  who walks us through what it's like to work in an American/Foreign (Gaishikei) company in Japan as well as the current situation with COVID-19 there. Prior to working in Japan, Anna studied abroad in Australia and the United States, where she picked up and learned English. Despite having a challenging job, Anna is more motivated than ever to to continue learning and become even better than she already is. About Anna: Before becoming the salary woman she is t...2020-07-261h 03KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#11 Japanese Trains and ToiletsIn this episode of the KoreKara Podcast, Eric and Raza talk about the perception of Japanese technology in the west, starting with the advent of the high-speed rail or Shinkansen. The conversation quickly derails into an entire episode discussing the minute details of the Japanese washlet and the fascination with the technology. Eric and Raza talk about different innovations of Japanese Toilets and discuss optimizations like you've never seen them before. In western culture, Japanese Technology is often seen as high-tech or more advanced than other countries, in part due to the influence that Japan has had...2020-07-2257 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#10 John - the Veteran English Teacher in JapanWelcome back to another episode of the KoreKara Podcast. In this episode, we speak to John, a veteran English Teacher in Japan who has been living there since initially coming over as a study abroad student. However, it hasn't been all fun and games for John since coming back to Japan as a worker. He has had to face the reality of living in Japan alongside the weight of a culture that shuns individuality.  About John:  Splitting time growing up in Chicago and Phoenix, Arizona, John had spent most of his life in...2020-07-201h 03KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#9 Jack - The Taiwanese JETJack, an incoming JET, shares his stories of studying abroad in Hokkaido and how that led to his decision to teach English in Japan. Listen to Jack's Japanese Journey, his plans and hopes for JET, and his stories of living in Japan! 2020-07-1549 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#8 The Japanese Onsen ExperienceIn this Episode we dive into the concept of the Japanese Onsen from a western perspective. We share funny stories of the cultural shock we experienced, the first times we went to an Onsen, and the things you should look out for if you're thinking of going to one too. 2020-07-131h 00KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#7 Dorian Pt 2 - Dealing with Discrimination in JapanContinue our conversation with Dorian in hearing what he's learned from living in Japan, how he's adapted to different situations, and how you can make the most of your time in Japan, too. If you haven't checked out Part 1 yet, make sure you listen to that episode first! 2020-07-0843 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#6 - Dorian Pt 1 - Life as an ALT in JapanThinking about becoming an ALT? In this episode we follow Dorian's journey into Japan and his decision to become an ALT. Make sure you tune in next week for Part 2 where we go deep into all the ups and downs of being an english teacher in Japan!  2020-07-0548 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#5 - Traveling Japan and the Strange Sights of AkihabaraInterested in the sights and wonders of beautiful Japan? Join us as we demystify some of Japan's famous travel destinations and share our strange experiences with them. Everything you thought you knew about Japan is soon going to change.2020-07-0152 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#4 - Being Healthy in JapanEver wondered why Japanese people are so Healthy? In this episode we talk about what goes into the Japanese Diet, how Japanese People Exercise, Japanese Society's View on Fitness, and much more. Spoiler Alert: It's not what you might think.2020-06-2858 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#3 - Homestay in JapanIn this episode we go into our experiences living with a host family in Japan when we studied abroad. Learn from the mistakes we made, listen to embarrassing stories, and see if you want to experience living with a host family too! 2020-06-241h 05KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#2 - Thoughts on Your Name and other AnimeYou read the title right. In this episode we explore the topic of Anime and get into some hot takes, like how Kimi No Na Wa is overhyped. Let us know what you think! Do you agree? Disagree? Comment below!2020-06-211h 03KoreKara PodcastKoreKara Podcast#1 - Learning Japanese through ImmersionAre Japanese language classes worth it? In this episode we go into how we got into Japanese and our history learning it. Do we know the best way to learn Japanese? Maybe.2020-06-1959 minKoreKara PodcastKoreKara PodcastIntroducing: KoreKara PodcastKoreKara is a podcast about Japanese culture and living in Japan. Join Eric and Raza as we go deep into topics such as learning Japanese, Japanese media, Japanese food, and a lot more. Come listen to our experiences as well as those of Japanese people and Foreigners living in Japan. New episodes twice a week, every week.2020-06-1901 min