The Candy Lounge"s Golden Hour!

In Japan, more people are choosing the “ohitorisama” lifestyle — living solo, staying single, and even never dating. Is it about money? Changing values? Fewer chances to connect? And what’s happening in the rest of the world? Let’s explore today’s social trends — in fun, simple English!Presented by an AI-created artist, The Candy Lounge (formerly Candy Pop

Did you know that some people believe the Earth is flat — and hold conferences around the world?They’re called “Flat Earthers,” and yes, they’ve been featured in news stories.In this episode, we talk about how people in history imagined the Earth, and how those ideas changed.All in fun, friendly English that’s easy to follow!Presented by an AI-created artist, The Candy Lounge (formerly Candy Pop

In this episode, we talk about “generative AI” in simple English. We cover topics like new AI updates from Google I/O, smart glasses, and safety rules like the AI Act and guides. Our friendly chat uses Eiken Pre-2 level vocabulary, and we wrap up with a vocabulary review—perfect for English learners!Presented by an AI-created artist, The Candy Lounge (formerly Candy Pop

In this episode, we talk about the global rise of AI-generated music. From songs uploaded by everyday people to issues like using real artists’ voices without permission, we explore how AI is changing the music world — all in simple English for Eiken Pre-2 learners. Stick around for the vocabulary review at the end!Presented by an AI-created artist, The Candy Lounge (formerly Candy Pop

Our first topic is Japan’s soaring rice prices.We talk about the reasons behind the rise—climate change, production costs, and government policies—all explained in simple English.Presented by an AI-created artist, The Candy Lounge (formerly Candy Pop Music)https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/the-candy-lounge/1817711613https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/6kHUJaPZim6GDBRwJwxVjh?si=YypBWXrSR92stkOoASFndw最初のトピックは「日本の米価格の高騰」。気候変動や生産コスト、政府の政策など、さまざまな要因からお米が高くなっている理由を、やさしい英語でチャットします。Welcome to our