The Tofugu Podcast: Japan and Japanese Language

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• けど: Why Are Japanese Speakers Always Ending Their Sentences with "But"?

  April 26, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

  In this episode, the Tofugu crew, Kanae and Nick, discuss how "but" in Japanese, けど (kedo), is often used at the end of sentences in real-life conversations. For more details, check out Kanae's article: https://www.tofu…

• How To Language Exchange Successfully

  December 19, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min

  Language exchange is a fun and free way to improve your Japanese. But to do it successfully, you should consider a few things. In this episode, the Tofugu crew, Kanae and Ian discuss tips and practical expressions you can use for language…

• How and Where to Buy Japanese E-Books

  November 4, 2022 · 48 min

  In this episode, the Tofugu crew, Kanae and David discuss why e-books can be great materials for Japanese learners, all their tips for buying Japanese e-books, and their favorite Japanese e-book stores. After listening to the episode…

• Why Is Everyone Raving about "Yotsuba&!"?

  July 23, 2022 · 44 min

  よつばと！ (Yotsuba&!) is a Japanese slice-of-life comedy manga series that's become very popular in the Japanese learning community. In this episode, the Tofugu crew, Kanae and Ian talk about how much they love Yotsuba&! and why it's such a…

• "Yuri" — Japanese Queer Women Love Stories

  June 26, 2022 · 56 min

  In this episode, Emily and Kanae discuss “yuri,” the Japanese genre of women-loving women (wlw) romantic relationships. Check out this episode to learn a brief history of yuri, famous examples of yuri, and Emily’s yuri/LGBTQ+…

• Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. Ian Battaglia

  April 1, 2022 · 54 min

  In this episode, Ian Battaglia, a Japanese resource review writer at Tofugu and an enthusiastic Japanese learner who’s still actively working his way to the advanced level, discusses all kinds of things he wishes he knew when he was a…

• Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. Emily Suvannasankha

  March 25, 2022 · 58 min

  In this episode, Emily Suvannasankha, a Japan category writer at Tofugu and an enthusiastic Japanese learner of over a decade, discusses all kinds of things she wishes she knew when she was a beginner Japanese learner. Even more, she also…

• Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. David Honeycutt

  March 18, 2022 · 41 min

  In this episode, David Honeycutt, a Japanese resource review writer at Tofugu and an enthusiastic Japanese learner of over a decade, discusses all kinds of things he wishes he knew when he was a beginner Japanese learner. David covers…