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Hosted by Sol Villagomez · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 40 episodes
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Welcome to the XQ Sumimasen Podcast: your bridge into the rich interplay of Japanese and English-speaking cultures through personal stories. Join us as we navigate the nuances of language, lifestyle, and traditions, uncovering unique and shared experiences of both worlds. Support the Podcast — One-time: https://buy.stripe.com/6oUbJ0cxW1ON6zJa8E1RC02
Sol Villagomez hosts 🇯🇵The XQ Sumimasen Podcast, a society show with 40 episodes published.
In this episode, I’m joined by Devin to talk about how we use AI in our work and daily lives as foreigners in Japan. We share how it has helped us with writing, coding, translation, Japanese websites, business tasks, and
In this episode, I talk about Japanese gestures I learned living in Tokyo, and how their meanings can be completely different from what they look like to Americans. I go through real examples like the back-of-the-hand-to
I’ve been living in Japan since 2011, and I recently realized I’m way out of the loop on the latest American meme slang—so in this episode I catch myself up by breaking down a handful of the most common terms I keep hear
Prices are up everywhere right now, so I’m not gonna sit here and pretend Japan is the main character of global inflation—but I do live in Tokyo, and lately it’s been impossible not to notice how often you’re doing that
In this episode, I break down how I read Japanese “cuss words and insults”—from Level 1 venting (kuso, urusai), to Level 2 personal shots (baka, omae), to the Level 3 red-flag stuff (temee, kisama, kutabare, shine) that
In this episode, I’m breaking down all the little mistakes I made living in Tokyo — the chopstick taboos, the wedding etiquette I didn’t know, the ramen “eat and bounce” rule, the last-piece awkwardness, and all the quie
Tokyo summer = HOT AF. Heat blasts off asphalt, ricochets off glass, and wraps you like a convection fan. After years of trial and error, I’ve built a setup that lets me function (and not stink) in this madness—no sponso
After 14 years in Tokyo, I've built a real life here—but it hasn't always been easy. In this solo episode, I break down the honest love–hate relationship I have with living in Japan long-term. From the everyday rhythm an
What should you mentally prepare for before moving to Japan? In this solo episode, I share the mindset shifts and hard truths I wish I understood before coming to Japan 14 years ago. This isn't about packing lists—it's a
If you've ever wondered what it's really like to live in Tokyo—beyond the tourist traps and shiny travel reels—this episode's for you. After 14 years here, I'm sharing why I chose to settle down in Kasai, a neighborhood
After 14 years of living in Japan (and 10 for Devin), we’re sitting down to talk about what really keeps us grounded. From binge-watching old-school dramas and obsessing over YouTube rabbit holes to gaming with our kids
How has life in Japan changed since the pandemic ended? In this episode of The XQ Sumimasen Podcast, Sol and Devin explore major post-COVID shifts across Japanese society in 2025—from lingering mask culture and rising st
In this episode, we’re talking about tattoos as foreigners in Japan—what it’s like to have them, how people react, and how things are slowly starting to change. From stories about getting stared at in the onsen to chatti
In this episode of The XQ Sumimasen Podcast, we dive into Japanese proverbs and what they reveal about life, values, and mindset in Japan 🇯🇵. From the well-known “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down” to the poe
In this episode, we dig into Japanese-English words that totally threw us off when we first heard them—like “pot,” “reform,” “ping pong,” and even “yankee.” Scoey and I share some wild personal stories (including how I a
Japan is full of fascinating differences, and today, we’re looking back at the first culture shock experiences we had when we first arrived! From learning Japan’s detailed approach to trash sorting to navigating life wit
In this episode, we break down the must-know slang words that’ll make you sound like a local in Japan! From the all-powerful "Yabai" to the Instagram-worthy "Insta Bae", we’re covering the words you actually hear in dail
Ever wondered WHY KFC is a Christmas tradition in Japan? Or why Valentine's Day feels totally backward here? In this episode, Devin and I dive into Japan FAQs that left us scratching our heads. From train pushers (yes, t
Scoey and I kicked off this episode with a (questionable) Red Hot Chili Peppers-inspired harmony, but hey, we tried! 😂 This time on the XQ Sumimasen Podcast, we’re diving into Japan’s quirkiest Japlish abbreviations (ev
In this episode, Devin and I share our experiences and shed some light on Japan's biggest challenge: its aging population. We'll share some fascinating (and a bit sobering) stats about this demographic shift and what it
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