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Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話

Two passionate yet lazy learners of English and Japanese have casual conversations about culture, language, life, and more. If you find listening to fellow learners rant about miscellaneous topics entertaining, then you"re in the right place. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out the video version of the podcast on YouTube. やる気はあるけど、ちょっとLazyなアメリカ人と日本人がFluencyを目指す旅日本語と英語を入れ替えながら繰り広げる雑談トークショー！ Podcastプラットフォームならどこでも視聴できます👂 YouTubeの動画版もお楽しみください support on ko-fi:

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34:01

How Similar Are Japan and Hong Kong? - LF #228...

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2026/09/28

Ayami just got back from her trip to Hong Kong! Today we talk about her experience as well as how it differs from Japan! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1544360202919354398 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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29:14

Should Japan's School System Change? - LF #227...

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2026/09/14

Traditional Japanese schools are notorious for their intense focus on rote memorization. Today we talk about International schools, what they are, how they compare, and whether Japan should be encouraging more! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1544360202919354398 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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39:21

Japan's New Term For Boomers: "Rogai" - LF #226...

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2026/09/07

The term "Rogai" meaning "Old Harm" has been gaining popularity as a way to criticize old people who cause societal burdens or harm. Today we talk about the spread of this term and what it means about Japanese society Rogai (Japanese Boomers), Sudden Asthma, Japanese TV, and More！老害とは、咳喘息事件、バラエティー番組など！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on

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38:53

Why Foreigners Hate Japanese TV - LF #225 (Japanese...

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2026/08/31

Despite anime being such a popular tool for learning Japanese, Japanese TV more generally is not. Today we talk about why as well as why Japanese people love it. Japanese TV, Tamagotchi, Visa Changes, and More！バラエティー番組、たまごっち、ビザ変更など！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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36:26

It Will Soon Be Near Impossible to Get Permanent...

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2026/08/10

New restrictions on Permanent Residency will require applicants to have a higher income than average Japanese citizens. Today we talk about this decision, the specifics, and likely impacts. Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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27:52

Why Japan's Conbini is a Dream Job for immigrants - ...

Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話 ·

2026/08/03

Working at a convenience store in Japan is stressful and generally low pay. So why is it a dream job for so many immigrants? Today we talk about it! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA

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45:49

Is It Ok To Love Your Country? - LF #222 (Japanese...

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2026/07/20

The World Cup is ongoing… Which means, it's time to talk about patriotism, nationalism, and sports! Nationalism, Bowling Tournament, Giving Up, and More！ナショナリズム、ボーリング大会、諦めなど！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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39:47

What is it Like After You Pass The JLPT N1? - LF...

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2026/07/13

Online Japanese communities tend to be hyper fixated on the JLPT tests, specifically the N1. But what is language learning actually like after you pass this test? And what does passing the N1 actually represent? Today we talk about it! Life after the JLPT N1, Identity, and More！ JLPTN1の後の言語学習、アイデンティティーなど！ No, Japanese Isn't Easy (and that's ok): https://youtu.be/vxKMrMNJo88?si=256xzfXOhFoT4nBG Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P

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29:22

Breaking Down Stan Culture in Japan - LF #220...

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2026/07/06

You may have heard of stan culture with regards to K Pop but have you heard of Japan's Oshi Katsu or more recently Supikatsu, a trend that involves temple prayer and worship for your favorite celebrities. Today we talk about it! SupiKatsu: https://markless.jp/blog/85 Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi:

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31:05

What is the Japanese Concept of Ibasho? - LF #219...

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2026/06/29

"Ibasho" is one of those difficult to translate Japanese terms meaning "a place where you feel you belong." Today we talk about Ibasho, identity and community. Episode Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Ibasho: (0:19) Tour Guiding Friends: (0:19) Outro: (28:18) Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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29:12

Is Japanese Comedy Funny? - LF #218 (Japanese...

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2026/06/22

Japanese culture has made large cultural impacts through many forms, but what about comedy? Today we talk about it in its many forms and discuss if it is funny or not? Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA

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33:23

Must Know Japan Travel Tips! - LF #217 (Japanese...

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2026/06/08

I'm back in Japan, and after having been in and out of Japan so many times I have learned many ways to make traveling here a lot easier. Today we share some of these tips and talk about common mistakes travelers make! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel:

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41:51

Breaking Down Japanese Social Taboos - LF #216...

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2026/05/25

You may have heard that slurping is polite in Japan. Today we breakdown common etiquette myths and taboos and whether they are true or not! Taboos, Interpreting, Duolingo, and more! タブー、通訳、デュオリンゴなど！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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54:34

How to Talk to Japanese People - LF #215 (Japanese...

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2026/05/18

It takes more than Japanese fluency to effectively communicate with Japanese people. Today we talk about what kinds of personalities and communication styles work best! Talking with Japanese People, Ekiden, Ai Dubbing, and more! 日本人との会話、駅伝、AI吹き替えなど！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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35:44

How Expensive is Japan Really? - LF #214 (Japanese...

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2026/05/04

It is said that Japan is a cheap country to live in. Today we look at the real purchasing power of the yen when compared to daily items and average salaries to determine if that is the case! Yen Purchasing Power, Japanese goods and more! 円の購買力、日本の商品など！ Cost of Living Japan: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Japan Cost of Living US: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=United+States Episode Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Yen Purchasing Power:

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46:01

Should You Learn Your Heritage Language & Culture? - ...

Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話 ·

2026/04/27

Our podcast host Ayami was born and raised in Japan, but ethnically she is Taiwanese. This week we talk about her solo trip to Taiwan and the importance of heritage. Heritage Language and Culture, Immigration and more! 先祖の言語と文化、移民など！ Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel:

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29:32

Japanese Gen Z Slang - LF #212 (Japanese Listening...

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2026/04/20

Japanese Gen Z Slang and more! Z世代の俗語など！ Slang Terms: 好きすぎて滅ギュンメロい滅（めつ）なんだけどにゃおだねまじオワｗめくれるポパるうま確（うまかく）きちゃービジュいいしゃばい Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lazyfluency/ Twitter:

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38:20

Getting Japanese Citizenship Just Became A lot Harder...

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2026/04/06

Japanese Naturalization, April Fools, Gen Z and Vaping, and more! 帰化厳格化、エイプリルフール、ｚ世代とベイプなど！ As of April 1st of this year, requirements for Japanese Naturalization became far stricter, requiring 10 years of residency as opposed to 5 along with other changes. Today we talk about what changed and why? Naturalization Info: https://english.visajapan.jp/qa/news20251126.html#sec11 アレクサンドラ構文: https://rst-web.s4e.jp/blogs/blog_entries/view/79/2e8464325453361f4e5f62e21d2407e2?frame_id=2937 Send us questions

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46:42

Breaking Down Japanese Generations from Boomer to Gen...

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2026/03/30

Japanese Generations, Life Updates, Art and Sexuality, and more! 日本の世代、最近のアップデート、芸術とセクシュアリティなど！ You may be familiar with generations like Baby Boomer and Gen Z but did you know Japan has its own set of generations? Today we break them down! Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

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33:24

What's Up With Japan's Genital Festivals? - LF #209...

Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話 ·

2026/03/23

Japanese Genital Festivals, Old School Collectables and more! 日本の性器信仰、昔ながらのコレクターズアイテムなど！ The Honensai Festival where a giant wooden phallus is carried paraded around town has drawn some controversy. Today we talk about it as well as the role festivals like this play in Japan! Terms you can look up👍 豊年祭大男茎形大縣神社豊年祭かなまら祭 Send us questions at: lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club!

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