ちょっと待って…これ日本語で何て言うの？ Wait… How Do You Say This in Japanese? Ever wondered how to say common English phrases in Japanese—like “Bless you” or “How are you?” The answer isn’t always straightforward. In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, Yakko & Cheechan explore everyday English expressions that don’t translate naturally into Japanese. Read more…
Japan vs America Hospitality Differences 🍽️ Have you ever felt confused by restaurant service while traveling? In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, Cheechan and Yakko compare hospitality culture in Japan and the United States. They explore real-life restaurant situations that make you wonder: Is this generous? Is this stingy? Read more…
The Answer Might Be Hiding in These Sayings… In our latest Lost in Japanglish episode, we put famous Japanese and American sayings under the spotlight to see what they reveal about how we make decisions, communicate, and show up in the world. We expected clear-cut answers. What we got instead? Read more…
どうしても気になっちゃう迷信! Even if we don’t believe them, some superstitions are simply too strong to shake off. In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, Yakko and Cheechan confess the superstitions that have stuck with them since childhood — the ones we still follow without even realizing it! Whether it’s avoiding bad Read more…
食べる音にオノマトペ？そんなのあるんです！ Have you ever crunched into a perfectly crisp apple or slurped up a bowl of ramen and thought… “That sounded kind of amazing”? 😋 In this delightfully playful episode of Lost in Japanglish, Yakko and Cheechan dive into the oddly satisfying world of eating and drinking onomatopoeias—those fun, flavorful Read more…
日本とアメリカのお呼ばれマナーNG集！ You’ve just been invited to someone’s house—yay! 🎉 But here’s the thing: what feels polite in one culture can be a total faux pas in another. Do you bring a gift? Take off your shoes? Arrive right on the dot… or fashionably late? In this episode of Lost in Read more…
布団とふわふわ枕？日米の睡眠文化ってこんなに違うの！？ How do you sleep? Tucked under a pile of plush pillows? Rolled out on a cozy futon? Wearing a yukata… or maybe nothing at all? 👀 In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, Yakko and Cheechan dive into the fascinating—and sometimes hilarious—world of sleep culture in Japan and the Read more…
🛁 お風呂 vs シャワー：日本とアメリカのバス文化 Ever wondered why a bath in Japan feels like a meditative ritual… while a shower in the U.S. feels more like a race against the clock? In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, we’re diving (pun intended!) into the steamy world of bathing culture in Japan Read more…
ビビってるときはこれ！日本語x英語の勇気が出ることわざ Everyone gets scared sometimes. Whether you’re starting something new, speaking up for yourself, or just trying to face the day—courage isn’t always easy. But sometimes, the right words can make a huge difference. In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, we’re talking about the Japanese and English proverbs that Read more…
これって何て言う？キッチン用品の日英バトル！ 🎥 Watch the episode below! 👇 https://youtu.be/ExTmK4QSQb8 Have you ever picked up a strange kitchen gadget and thought, What is this even for?! You’re not alone—and you’re in for a treat. In this episode of Lost in Japanglish, Yakko & Cheechan open up the kitchen drawer and go on Read more…