Laid-back Japanese

NativShark Team

Learn Japanese without feeling like you’re in a classroom. Listen in on fun chats and true stories about living life “in Japanese” with Chie, Niko, and other guests.

71 Episodes

Yokai: Easy-to-miss Japanese culture
10/1/2023
14:37
Your host Ty talks about yokai in Japan, what they are, and the common ones that most people will know about. Knowing some basic yokai is really helpful for your ability to pick up references to them with your friends and in media! You can check out the NativShark lesson about them here: https://app.nativshark.com/lessons/yao-guai-japanese-monsters What yokai do you think are really interesting or just plain scary? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/youkai YouTube for lots of yokai pics: https://youtu.be/zrN61_YZO9Q Want to learn Japanese and how people actually use it in real life? Try NativShark~ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
Chopsticks in Japan (& being rude without realizing)
9/1/2023
17:06
Your host Chie talks about using chopsticks in Japan, and things you should watch out for. There's more than you think!! Do you use any cool chopsticks? (And are they the right size??) Come show us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/M1v1PJwk-p4 Want to learn Japanese and how people actually use it in real life? Try NativShark~ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
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Japanese barcode hair??
8/1/2023
11:56
Your host Chie talks about hairstyles and how they're referred to in Japanese^^ What's your favorite hairstyle called in Japanese? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ Video version available here: https://youtu.be/LIokxWxTTpA Go check out the Japanese-only version as well! https://youtu.be/fZNLLQMAlSo Know how to navigate Japan and what weather language to watch out for by studying with NativShark^^ Click this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
Getting through typhoon season in Japan?
7/1/2023
26:11
Your host Chie talks about the rainy and typhoon season in Japan, and what you should do whether you live here or are just visiting. What's your go-to for staying dry during the rain? Or do you hole up and avoid going outside at all? Come tell us in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/SjzfZ-7C-3w Know how to navigate Japan and what weather language to watch out for by studying with NativShark^^ Cick this link for a 14 day free trial, no credit card info needed upfront: https://www.nativshark.com/lbjp The NativShark platform is a one-stop core study material for your Japanese studies^^ No more beginner's resource spiral, not knowing if you're studying the right things, or getting hit with the feeling of not studying enough. NativShark takes care of the heavy-lifting so the only thing you have to do is show up and hit the study button. Oh, and also enjoy your favorite things that got you studying Japanese in the first place like books, games, music, culture, family interactions, and more along the way :)
Japanese fish paste balls??
6/1/2023
15:42
Your host Chie talks about nerimono, or Japanese paste products, usually fish paste products. I promise they're better than they sound! LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get exposed to cultural things or interesting tid-bits you might run into in your studies or while in Japan^^ Have you had some of these nerimono? Come share your stories with nerimono in the community! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/japanese-fish-paste-balls See the video version here: https://youtu.be/uVthebGPm-o A link for those who want to know what fish go inh what nerimono: https://www.kibun.co.jp/knowledge/neri/basics/genryou/index.html Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/
When you drink coffee in Japan
5/10/2023
28:16
Your Host Chie invites Caleb and Ty to go on a journey through coffee in Japan, and all the best places to get it both the good stuff and the.... convenient stuff. What’s the best coffee in Japan? What do you get if you’re a tourist in Japan? And perhaps most importantly, what’s ベルガモット and why was Ty so wrong about what I thought it was? Youtube: https://youtu.be/ofkFpdp95xE Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/ https://www.nativshark.com/community
Why walks in Japan hit different
3/31/2023
29:53
Your hosts Niko and Chie talk about walks in Japan and how they're pretty different from the US while showing off their favorite routes. Turns out bicycling is also quite different as well! Also available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XvILPx5lmpk What's the best walk you've been on in Japan? Let us know in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com LBJP is a podcast for Japanese learners aimed to provide a laid-back environment to casually learn Japanese as well as get exposed to cultural things or interesting tid-bits you might run into in your studies or while in Japan^^
Japanese ice cream - the best conbini ice cream?
2/28/2023
29:34
Join Chie and Niko as they discuss Japanese ice cream, most available in your nearest conbini. Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT Would you eat fish-flavored ice cream? Let us know in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/lbjp_shownotes/japanese-ice-cream-the-best-conbini-ice-cream
Japanese Trains - What's a Romance Car??
1/28/2023
31:53
Join Chie and Niko in their journey (confusion?) about romance cars, and as they discuss their favorite trains across Japan. Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT What's the coolest train in Japan? Share what you think in the NativShark community discord! https://www.nativshark.com/community Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/shownotes/japanese-trains
Japanese Bookstores are a Magical Place
1/28/2023
30:21
Chie and Niko talk about the wonders of bookstores in Japan, along with some off their favorite books they've found in them. Just how are US bookstores different from Japanese ones? Not-so Laid-back Japanese: https://open.spotify.com/show/5T8pGEBOI8nABp7J2YbDOT Show notes: https://laidbackjapanese.com/shownotes/bookstores-in-japan Questions or comments about the episode? Come discuss in the NativShark community: https://www.nativshark.com/community

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Laid-back Japanese

NativShark Team

71 Episodes

Yokai: Easy-to-miss Japanese culture

Chopsticks in Japan (& being rude without realizing)

Japanese barcode hair??

Getting through typhoon season in Japan?

Japanese fish paste balls??

When you drink coffee in Japan

Why walks in Japan hit different

Japanese ice cream - the best conbini ice cream?

Japanese Trains - What's a Romance Car??

Japanese Bookstores are a Magical Place