Easy Japanese Stories
Episodes
9. The Fox’s Library
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! Welcome to Easy Japanese Stories.First, you’ll hear the Japanese version, then an English explanation, and finally, the English-only v...
8. The Frog Station Worker
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Starting this week, I’ve decided to release the full episodes of my podcast🎉First, you’ll hear the Japanese version, then an English explanatio...
6. They don't compliment in Japan...
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why don’t Japanese teachers and parents praise students as often as in other countries?In this video, I share my personal story and how studying in ...
5. The Day I Chose People Over Self-Checkout
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like small talk?In Japan, people don’t usually chat with strangers much. However, lately I’ve been trying a little small talk in English, w...
4. Don't be on time!
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s video, I’m sharing a very awkward mistake I made when I first came to the U.S. 😅Back in college, I showed up to an American friend’...
3. The Worst BFF
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I’m sharing one of the weirdest meetups I’ve ever had in the US😅I matched with someone on the Bumble BFF app, picked him ...
2. I'm stinky, but happy
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I had to face one of my biggest fears in the US… making a phone call in English 😱📞Something really embarrassing happened...
1. I swear I'm not a creep...
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s story, I’m sharing an embarrassing moment I had on a train in Japan🚃Back in May, I returned to Japan and took a trip to Shinjuku by ...
[Ohanami🌸🥳] Traditional Cherry Blossoms Party
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, find out what “Hanami” is. Next to New Year’s it is my favorite time of year. Pick up your picnic supplies and listen in. 📩Q...
“Wow! You Have a Small Face!👀✨” : Interesting Japanese Compliments
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese people spend a lot of time and money on beauty supplies. Devices to make your face smaller are super popular. This is where the “you have a...
[White Day🤦🏻♂️🎁] The Day When Men Forget to Buy Gifts for Their Girlfriends and Colleagues
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you receive any chocolate for valentines day? Have you remembered to buy cookies or candy for all of the girls that gave you that chocolate?...
[Hinamatsuri🎎🌸] Wishing Health and Happiness to All Girls in Japan
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hinamatsuri is a holiday in Japan on which we celebrate the girls in our lives. We put out ornamental dolls, and eat tasty candy and chirashizushi. &n...
Ski Slope Love♥️⛷
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When the sun hits you just right on those slopes you might just find love in Japan. Listen to hear how Japanese use “Gerende Magic” to meet their ...
Intense Japanese Entrance Exam😱
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to hear about how Japanese students spend their Februaries. Passing entrance exams and getting into college is extremely competitive. I’ll ta...
[Valentine's day] Don’t Like You!🙄 But, Here’s Some Chocolate💝
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valentine’s Day in Japan is uniquely . . . Japanese. There is a hierarchy of chocolate and we have words to describe the chocolate you give to your ...
[Setsubun👹] Throw Beans at the Demons!
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode listen in to hear why I am allowed to scream at my mom once a year and use beans to kill some bad vibes. You'll be surprised to learn ...
Want to Be Fluent in Japanese While Having Fun?
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! How’s your Japanese studying going? Do you want to be fluent this year? Is it hard to stay motivated to study Japanese? I have a reaso...
Collab w/ Layla: Christmas is For Lovers...and Chicken.
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been naughty or nice? Listen in to learn about Japanese Christmas traditions and what Layla and Ken do on this holiday.
Collab w/ Tanner: How's the New Job?
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about what we've been up to. Listen in to hear about Tanner's new job and our travels 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instag...
Collab w/ Layla: What Japanese Food Do You Eat When it's Cold?
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time of year. The air becomes brisk and it's time to fill up the bath and break out our favorite Japanese foods. Stewed fish cakes (Oden :🍢...
Collab w/ Tanner: Super Useful Words to Make You Sound Like a Native Speaker!
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know these words? They're higher level words but we often use them in Japan! Listen and learn all of them!! 呆(あき)れる 憧(あこが)...
Collab w/ Layla: I Wanna Be a Super-idol!
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life happens and you may not become that thing you wanted to be when you were a kid ... an idol, Kim Kardashian, you name it. Listen in to hear us tal...
Collab w/ Tanner: Silky Smooth Japanese
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These expressions will make your communication with Japanese people as smooth as butter 😘 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespea...
Collab w/ Tanner: I Gotta Go Number .... 💩
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cultural differences span from foods to toilets. Listen in to hear some of the most surprising things I've experienced since coming to America 📩Que...
Collab w/ Tanner: What is "Blind Touch"?
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I gave Tanner 10 Katakana English words. Listen in to hear what he thought "blind touch" means. Can you guess the words below before y...
Collab w/ Tanner: Can You Improve Your Japanese Just From Living There?
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss how our experiences shape our language journeys. Listen to hear how Ken & Tanner developed their language skills in the US and Japan 📩...
Collab w/ Tanner: I Miss You, Japan!
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are things that are hard to live without . . . especially if you are far from home. Listen in to hear about what we both miss from our home coun...
Collab w/ Tanner: Crush Your Japanese Goals! 4 Ways to Stay Motivated!
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We'll talk about what you can do right away to stay on top of your Japanese game and improve! Take classes, plan a trip, and other tips to keep you mo...
Collab w/ Tanner: "That's So Sage." | "Wait, What??"
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to hear about my most embarrassing moments. If you're not making mistakes, you're not trying :) 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @j...
Collab w/ Tanner: 3 Tips to Improve Your Japanese Quickly!
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hurry up and listen to how your can improve your Japanese quickly. Tanner and I discuss the best ways to speed up your Japanese studies 📩Question? ...
Collab w/ Layla Sensei "The Easiest Way to Find a Date in Japan"
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Love is an international language, but it's always a challenge to learn the local lingo for dating. Listen in to hear the best ways to find a date on ...
Collab w/ Austin: What You Need to Know to Date in Japan *Japanese Isn't the Only Skill You'll Need!
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does a rose by any other name smell as sweet? Or, better in English? Listen in to hear Austin's dating tips and find out what people are really lookin...
Collab w/ Jimmy: "You MUST Make Mistakes to Improve Your Japanese skills"
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be embarrassing to make mistakes, but it is essential to your language journey! Listen in to learn how making mistakes led this student to pass...
Collab w/ Yuki Sensei: Nice to Meet You, Anime-Sensei
25 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we do self introductions and talk about our favorite anime. Listen to in to learn useful phrases for getting to know people 📩Questi...
Collab w/ Kayo Sensei: I'll Take My Okonimiyaki With a Side of ...WHAT?!
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tokyo (Kanto) and Kyoto (Kansai) have vastly different cultures, from food to clothes. Listen in to learn the differences so you don't get stuck on th...
Collab w/ Sayaka Sensei: Don't @#$! This Up! (5 Mistakes to Land You in the Dog House)
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It may sound like a simple mistake to you, but to a native Japanese speaker you may be making a faux "paw". Here are 5 common mistakes you don't want ...
Collab w/ Tanner: Who's Your Type?!
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner and I talked about our types! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]
Collab w/ Tanner: Where's the Bathroom?!
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Japan, convenience stores are not only [almost] Michelin Star gourmet havens, but also important bathroom locations. In this episode we talk ...
#20 Ask Your Senpai: How To Sound Like a Native
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interviewed one of my exceptional Japanese students. Marc shared his study tips and tricks. Here is what I asked: 1.What't the best way to...
#21 Is This a Tent for Ants?!
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Looks are deceiving when you are discovering new hobbies. Listen to how I discovered the lightest tent in the universe 📩Question? Request? DM me on...
#19 It's Not Always Sushi; Breakfast and Lunch in Japan
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese people aren't as obsessed with sushi as you are. Listen to hear what we eat for breakfast and lunch when we are at home 📩Question? Request...
#18 Do You Have a Favorite Japanese Singer?
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carrying a tune all the way to Japan. Listen in to learn who's makes my list of best Japanese singers 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japan...
#17 Three Fascinating Japanese Bathing Facts
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every country has its own bathing culture, but Japan goes above and beyond! Listen in to hear how we scrub-a-dub-dub 📩Question? Request? DM me on I...
#16 When Japanese Refuse Your Invites...
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another show highlighting the differences in American and Japanese culture. In Japan the way you refuse to do something doesn't come with a barrage of...
Big News!!!
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I have a surprise for you all... HAF! 📩Question? Request? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]
Japanese Magic Tool “Aizuchi”
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might think Japanese people just grunt a lot, but actually we are reaffirming that we hear you. Listen in on how we make sure our listeners know t...
My Most Embarrassing English Mistake
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to how a simple mistake turned into a horrifyingly embarrassing episode at a restaurant. But, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way t...
One of The Most Surprising Things American People Do
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Americans do this at the office, walking down the street, drinking coffee. It happens everywhere and it really took some getting used to after my init...
What You Should Do to Improve Your Speaking Skill in 2021
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are you going to improve your Japanese quickly and easily? Here are 5 tips to do input so you can have an immersive Japanese experience even if yo...
Is It REALLY Expensive to Live in Tokyo?!
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People say that Tokyo is crazy expensive, but is it really? This week I talk about what it really costs and how it compares to the USA 📩Question? R...
New Year's Resolutions (Personal & Career)
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What am I going to be doing in 2021 to make it the best year ever (新年[しんねん]の抱負[ほうふ])? Find out in this episode about New Year'...