20 - Growing up in Japan and Canada: A Cultural Comparison
In this episode, I talk about my experience of growing up in Japan and Canada. I point out differences between children's lives in these two countries and compare the two cultures. Let's learn English...
20 Jul 202255min
19 - Korean-American identity. Sam talks about growing up in America and teaching English in Japan
Today, we are joined by a guest, Sam, who is Korean-American, grew up in New Jersey, majored in Japanese at Rutgers University, taught English in Japan and speaks four languages. He will share with us...
13 Jul 202225min
18 - Hiking in Uzbekistan
In this episode, I talk about my hikes on the small Chimgan and Mount Beldersay in Uzbekistan, Mt Fuji in Japan, Diamond Head on Hawaii, a mountain on Reunion Island and Mount Takao near Tokyo. Let's ...
6 Jul 202238min
17 - Bukhara, the heart of the Silk Road
What is the Silk Road? What is the town of Bukhara like? In this travel diary, I will continue talking about my trip to Bukhara, a town located on the Silk Road in modern-day Uzbekistan. Let's learn E...
29 Jun 202230min
16 - Bukhara, the magical city on the Great Silk Road
In this episode, I will talk about my trip to Bukhara, the ancient city on the Silk Road in Uzbekistan. You will hear about the most beautiful places in and near Bukhara. Let's learn English through i...
29 Jun 202243min
15 - Hafu identity in Japan. Nina talks about her multicultural background in the USA and Japan
"Hafu", or "Double", is a term used to describe people who have one parent who is Japanese and another parent who is non-Japanese. Nina talks about her Hafu identity, Japanese culture and female entre...
23 Jun 202223min
14 - Journey to Nurota and Lake Aydarkul
I talk about my trip to Nurota and Lake Aydarkul in Uzbekistan. Let's travel across the dry, endless deserts of Central Asia and explore sandy towns, huge artificial lakes and yurt camps. Let's learn ...
23 Jun 202233min
Episode 13. Uzbek woman in Japan. Guzal compares Japanese and Uzbek culture
What is Japanese culture like? What is Uzbek culture like? Guzal shares her experiences of living in Uzbekistan, the USA and Japan and compares the lifestyles and norms of these very different countri...
15 Jun 202223min
