Japanese sake, red wine, scotch, Midori sours… what’s your favorite adult beverage? みなさんの好きなお酒はどんなお酒？日本酒、ワイン、スコッチ、それともメロンリキュール「ミドリ」？ In today’s episode, we are toasting our favorite alcoholic beverages and our drinking customs – everything from a beer after work to fancy cocktails while out with friends. If you’re in Japan, be sure to check out Read more…
Game nights are a popular pastime for families and groups of friends. In this week’s episode we dive into our favorite games we like to play (in real life)! 家族や友達で集まったときのイベントとして、アメリカで人気なのがゲームナイト。今週のエピソードでは私たちの大好きなゲームを取り上げます（カードゲームやボードゲームなど実際に手足を動かすゲーム達）！ Between Yakko and Cheechan there are many classic games such as Uno, Twister, and Jenga that made it to the Read more…
Do you take naps? Cheechan loves her naps and is a huge advocate for napping! みなさんはお昼寝好きですか？Cheechan はお昼寝大使とも言える大のお昼寝好き！ In this week’s episode, we examine the nap culture of Japan and the lack thereof in America. While in the US, you might get an odd look if you admit to taking naps Read more…
Do you believe in lucky pennies? In the US, there’s a popular rhyme, “Find a penny, pick it up. All-day long, you’ll have good luck!” アメリカには1/100ドルにあたる1セント、つまり米国版1円玉みたいな銅貨があります。このコインは通称ペニーと言われていて「ペニーを見つけて拾ってみよう！その日はずっと幸運が続くでしょう！」という韻を踏んだ粋なフレーズがあります。 In today’s episode, Yakko and Cheechan unpack well-known superstitions from Japan and America. As it turns out, there are some common themes, but not Read more…
In Japan, children hang a Teru Teru Bouzu doll in the window in hopes for a sunny day. There is a similar English nursery rhyme, “Rain, rain, go away. Come back another day.” 日本人であれば誰もが一度は子供のころテルテル坊主を窓にかけて晴れを祈った経験があるのではないでしょうか。英語圏にも同じように晴天を願う内容のうわらべ唄があります。直訳すると「雨、雨、あっちいけ。別の日に出直して来て！」 In today’s episode, Yakko & Cheechan share their favorite rainy day activities, including movie marathons with Read more…
Do you love campfires? We do too! In this week’s episode, we decided to look into some of the differences when it comes to enjoying outdoor fires. Turns out, there are a lot! みなさんは焚き火は好きですか？もちろん私たちも大好き！今週のエピソードでは焚き火やキャンプファイヤーなど屋外で火を楽しむ方法ついて、日米の違いを話していきます。どうやら色々と違いは色々とようです。 While S’mores are a classic favorite in the US, Japan roasts all sorts of delicious things! Read more…
It’s summer! This also means, we have a special guest, Machan joining us for this episode as she visits from Hawaii. さぁ、いよいよ夏の到来です！ロスジャパで夏と言えば Maachan! そう、今日もスペシャルゲスト Maachan が登場してくれます！ In Seattle, the days are long and the weather is beautiful. Along with the change in weather, have you noticed there’s also a change Read more…
When living or traveling away from Japan, what do you miss the most? Perhaps you’re like our special guest, Masako, and miss the food and vending machines. And, let’s not forget the beloved onsens. 日本を離れて暮らしたり海外旅行をしたりする時、みなさんは日本のもので何が一番恋しくなりますか？今日の特別ゲスト、まーちゃんのように日本にしかない食べ物や自販機が恋しくなる？それとも、お風呂や温泉？ Or, you may be more like Yakko and miss very specific things like the Japanese Read more…
In this week’s episode, we take a look at the July holidays in the US and Japan, The Fourth of July and Tanabata respectively. 今週のエピソードでは日米それぞれの７月の行事、7月4日の独立記念日と七夕を見てみます。 Fireworks are a big part of celebrating Independence Day and you can see some great fireworks shows across the country. However, Japan also has some Read more…
How do you keep your brain happy and healthy? How strong and reliable is your memory? That is the question on today’s podcast. Yakko and Cheechan share their differing challenges when it comes to memory and their tricks to help overcome them. みなさんにとって脳を健康に保つ秘訣とは？記憶力は維持できていますか？今日のエピソードの議題はまさにこれ。記憶力のこととなると、やっことちーちゃんは課題が違うようです。自身の性質をシェアしながらそれぞれの弱点を補うコツなどについて語ります。 Yakko is great at remembering dates and Read more…