Jiggy"s Japanglish Podcast

今週のテーマは「近所付き合い」In this episode of Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re talking all about neighbors! Jun shares what it’s like living in a friendly L.A. suburb where neighbors stop to say hi, roll down their windows to greet his kids, and sometimes even hop out of their cars just to chat. Meanwhile, George and Imran talk about how things are totally different in Japan, especially in apartment life, where people rarely even make eye contact. We also explore why it’s harder for some people to open up and

今週のテーマは「見知らぬ人との会話」This week on Jiggy’s Japanglish Podcast, we’re diving into the cultural differences around talking to strangers! Imran shares a few surprising experiences from his recent trip to the U.S., where complete strangers randomly started chatting with him at fast food restaurants and Disneyland. Jun and George weigh in with their own takes on small talk, public manners, and whether chatting with strangers is more common in Osaka than Tokyo. We also explore why people in Japan tend to be

今週のテーマは「なぜ日本の電車はこんなに静か？」Ever wondered why Japanese trains are so silent, even during rush hour? In this episode of Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we dig into the unspoken rules of train etiquette in Japan. From whispering with friends to sneaking in a McDonald's meal on the Shinkansen, we share our own experiences of navigating Japan's packed trains. Plus, we explore the regional differences between Tokyo and Osaka, the surprising perks of being tall on crowded trains, and why Kansai people might just

今週のテーマは「ルール破る？守る？信号無視、電車マナー、そして秘密の恋愛ルール！」This week on Jiggy's Japanglish Podcast, we're talking all about following the rules. Jun kicks things off with a funny story from his morning run in Tokyo, where he faced the classic "should I or shouldn't I?" crosswalk dilemma. From jaywalking debates to eating McDonald's on the train, we break down the little cultural differences that shape everyday life. But it doesn't stop there! Things get interesting when we discusses the right timing for dating after

今週は、「不思議な？暗黙のルール」がテーマ！In this episode, we dive into some of the fun and quirky everyday rules we grew up with, like the Three-Second Rule in Japan and the Five-Second Rule in the U.S., you know that quick decision-making moment when you drop food and decide if it's still good to eat. We also share stories about the Finger Sunset Rule to guess how much time is left before sunset and the Shotgun Rule for calling dibs on the front seat of the car. Join us as we swap stories, laugh about random

今回のエピソードは、日本語と英語のスラング特集！This week, we’re diving into the ever-changing world of slang, both in English and Japanese! From the Kansai phrase 知らんけど to trendy English words like slay and bet, we talk about which phrases feel natural, which ones make us feel old, and why some expressions just don’t hit the same anymore. Do you still say kill time? What about diss or roast? We even touch on some phrases that might sound a little off, like, is なるほどです actually correct Japanese? We also share some fun

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, share how this podcast came to be, and talk about what we hope to do with it. We all come from different backgrounds. Imran shares his unique perspective as someone with two cultures, George gives us insight from a Japanese lens, and I’ll offer my perspective as a hapa from LA who's experienced both American and Japanese culture. So you can expect fun, interesting, and sometimes surprising cultural exchanges. We’ll be mixing English and Japanese in our