[Setsubun👹] Throw Beans at the Demons!

In this episode, find out what “Hanami” is. Next to New Year’s it is my favorite time of year. Pick up your picnic supplies and listen in. 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Japanese people spend a lot of time and money on beauty supplies. Devices to make your face smaller are super popular. This is where the “you have a small face” compliment comes from. Listen in to hear more about how Japanese “homeru”. 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Did you receive any chocolate for valentines day?  Have you remembered to buy cookies or candy for all of the girls that gave you that chocolate? Listen in to learn about White Day, a holiday on which men buy cookies and candy to return the favor for the chocolate they received on Valentines day. 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Hinamatsuri is a holiday in Japan on which we celebrate the girls in our lives. We put out ornamental dolls, and eat tasty candy and chirashizushi.  Listen in to learn more about unique Japanese holidays 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

When the sun hits you just right on those slopes you might just find love in Japan. Listen to hear how Japanese use “Gerende Magic” to meet their partners. Is love in the lighting? 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Listen to hear about how Japanese students spend their Februaries. Passing entrance exams and getting into college is extremely competitive. I’ll talk about my experience taking a lot of tests! 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Valentine’s Day in Japan is uniquely . . . Japanese. There is a hierarchy of chocolate and we have words to describe the chocolate you give to your superiors or juniors or people you actually love. Listen in to learn the difference. 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

In this episode listen in to hear why I am allowed to scream at my mom once a year and use beans to kill some bad vibes. You'll be surprised to learn about this fun holiday that only Japanese people know about. 📩Questions? Requests? DM me on Instagram @japanesespeakingclub or email me at [email protected]

Hey everyone! How’s your Japanese studying going? Do you want to be fluent this year? Is it hard to stay motivated to study Japanese? I have a reasonably priced group lesson for beginner to advanced students just for you! The class is called PERAPERA ACTING. If you’re interested, DM me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] Can’t wait to hear from you! ・Introduction video ・Details of the class ・Examples of 📗Beginner to Intermediate 📘Intermediate to Advanced　*Next semester is this September! 

Have you been naughty or nice? Listen in to learn about Japanese Christmas traditions and what Layla and Ken do on this holiday.