Podcasts by The Japan for Beginners Podcast

Sitting down to eat from 2019-11-05T03:00

From casual noodle bars to Japanese-style pubs, to fancy kaiseki multi-co...

Eating&drinking in public from 2019-10-29T03:00

It's hard to find a bad meal in Japan. Convenience stores and shops on the street offer a bevvy of delicious snacks, drinks and full meals. But how is eating and ...

Bonus Tip: Don't cross Ozzie style from 2019-10-24T03:00

It's another bonus episode! So far, my tips have been to help you not tick off the locals. In this episode, I thought I'd better include one that will help you not get run over by the locals.

Money from 2019-10-22T03:00

“Surely I can use my credit card and handover my cash like anywhere else, right?” You wouldn’t be wrong to assume that, but a cash-based society like Japan has ce...

Shoes: Good and bad train behaviour in the wild from 2019-10-17T03:00

Today’s post supplements episode four, which was on ...

Movement: Part 2 from 2019-10-15T03:00

This episode is part two on Movement -- that is, how to get from A to B in Japan without adding to the chaos. Check out this week’s three tips.

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Bonus Tip: But I didn't order this! from 2019-10-10T03:00

It's a bonus episode! Japan is full of different genres of restaurants and bars, including the Japanese pub or izakaya. My friend Saya has an important public service announcement for a...

Movement: Part 1 from 2019-10-08T03:00

How do you move from A to B without adding to the chaos? There are certainly written rules, but a lot of them are unwritten. Your host, Sam is here to give you some tips on movement.

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Umbrellas: Shared umbrella stand from 2019-10-03T03:00

Today's post follows up on episode five, where I talked about umbrellas and umbre...

Umbrellas from 2019-10-01T03:00

Should I bring an umbrella to Japan? What are some things to consider when using umbrellas in Japan? Tell me about used umbrella condoms already! Find out more ab...

Bonus: Announcement #1 from 2019-09-26T03:00

I've got a downloadable freebie for you! More details in the episode.

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Shoes from 2019-09-24T03:00

Japan isn't the only country with a shoes-off-inside culture. In this episode, we look at the where, who and most importantly, the why when it comes to shoes, socks and slippers in Japa...

Noise: Kansai's 2019 'Watch Your Manners' Campaign from 2019-09-21T03:00

I spotted this poster on my train the other day:

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Bonus Tip: How do I respond to all these greetings? from 2019-09-19T03:00

Surprise! It's a bonus episode! Every place you walk into and out of as a customer will have someone greeting you in some way. Feeling overwhelmed with how to respond? Language teacher Masa shar...

Rubbish from 2019-09-17T03:00

Rubbish. Trash. Garbage. Whatever you call it, we all need to make a bigger effort to reduce the amount of waste we produce. How does rubbish and recycling work i...

Space: Kobe's 'Backpack Awareness' Campaign Poster from 2019-09-11T11:38:56

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Space from 2019-09-10T03:00

How mindful are you of the space you take up? In Japan, space is even more of a premium, so find out how you can be a better visitor when it comes to space. Listen

Noise from 2019-09-03T04:00

What kind of sounds and noises should you expect to encounter? How careful should you be with noise? And why? Find out more in episode one.

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Welcome! from 2019-09-01T01:27:50

Japan has always been a popular tourist destination and tourist numbers have continued to skyrocket. With the 2020 Olympics just around the corner, Japan will experience unprecedented levels of ...