Nihongomimi Podcast

<p>Why are so many young Japanese people choosing not to drink alcohol anymore? </p><p>What happened to Japan’s famous nomikai(drinking party) culture, mandatory after-work beers, and endless nights of drinking with...

<p>Why do Japanese people often avoid saying things directly?</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks about the Japanese aesthetic of ambiguity through tea culture and communication. Inspired by The...

<p>You can read the full Japanese transcript here:⁠⁠https://www.marienukaya.com/nihongomimi⁠⁠</p><p><br /></p><p>Do Japanese people really drink matcha every day?</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks...

<p>Is AI making our lives better — or quietly making us lonelier?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie opens up about the growing unease she feels around AI and technology. From losing...

<p>Are you overusing "めっちゃ" — without realizing it?</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie breaks down why this common word often sounds unnatural in real conversations, and how it connects to one of the...

<p>Is Japan really a “non-religious” country? And if so, what do people actually believe?In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie shares her experience in Thailand during a major Buddhist holiday and explores how it...

<p>Why are Japanese people so obsessed with sakura?</p><p>What makes these flowers so special?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie explores Japan’s deep connection to sakura (cherry blossoms)...

<p>Improve your Japanese listening skills while exploring a real-life experience in Thailand!</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie records from Koh Samui, where she visits an elephant sanctuary and learns...

<p>What are the hidden rules of Japanese onsen? Why are tattoos often not allowed?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks about Japanese onsen (hot spring) and sento (public bath) culture...

<p>Improve your Japanese listening skills while exploring a powerful idea: if the average human life is only about 4,000 weeks, how should we actually spend it?</p><p><br></p><p>The 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi) Podcast is...

<p>What is school life really like in Japan?</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks about Japanese compulsory education and the culture inside schools. From daily routines to the mindset behind the...

<p>What really changed between Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa?</p><p>How Japan’s Generations Think Differently?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie explores the differences between 昭和・平成・令和 and how...

<p>When did you first feel like an adult?</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie shares personal reflections on the moments that made her feel she had stepped into adulthood — the shifts weren’t dramatic...

<p>What defines a relationship in Japan — and when does love officially begin?</p><p>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks about Japanese views on romance, from the culture of kokuhaku(love confession) to...

<p>Why do people in Japan give so many gifts?</p><p><br>In this episode of 日本語耳 (Nihongomimi), Marie talks about how gift-giving naturally shows up all the time in Japanese life. From Valentine’s Day chocolates to...