Emmalee, Sonoko, and Andrew compare superstitions in America and Japan. We also talk about superstitions and wisdom that we really believe in. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト “knock on wood”　直訳 =「木を叩く」・意味 =「幸運を祈る」 to cross one’s fingers 直訳 =「中指を曲げて人さし指の上に重ねて十字架のような形を作って」・意味 =「幸運を祈る」 to…

Emmalee and Ian talk about living on campus in dormitories, university rules, and clubs. They also discuss differences in university life in Japan. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa @ianmrogers MFA Thesis Novel メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト the/an exception 例外 literature 文学 private college 私立大学 christian college キリスト…

Emmalee, Jeff, and Aly talk all things Toyama Prefecture, including ホタルイカ、黒部ダム, 立山, and of course —上市町 —the small town where Jeff and Aly were living. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト fluffiest 最もふわふわ medicine 薬 healing 癒し a stream 小川 extinct 絶滅している to rehabilitate 蘇る・リハビリする to survive …

Emmalee and Domhnall talk about experiencing “reverse culture shock” when they went back to their home countries after living in Japan. They also talk about their culture shock when they arrived in Japan. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト the crack (the fun) 楽しい事 what’s the crack? (what’…

We spoke with Dora Tamari-Tutnjević, a Japanese-Croatian intercultural navigator working on building a sustainably multicultural society. With a special emphasis on refugee and migration issues, Dora has educated and engaged both minorities and host communities in dialogue and co-creation through lectures, corporate trainings and events at companie…

Emmalee and Diane talk about Diane's cooking parties, making ingredients like miso and pasta noodles, and what they've learned about cooking nabe from Japanese friends. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト to shovel シャベルする to get out of one’s comfort zone コンフォートゾーンを抜け出す a theme テーマ mediterr…

Ken Persen is the founder and CTO of LIVMOR, an American Digital Health company. Ken has worked nearly his entire career in the medical device industry, working for companies such as Guidant and Boston Scientific before founding LIVMOR. Ken has a passion for improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through the large scale adoption of…

Erica Baffelli is a Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Her research covers "new religions" in Japan. You can read some of her publications in the links below. Note: at some point, Taro compared Japanese new religions to the American Christian Science. He meant Scientology, not Christian Science. Mus…

Emmalee and Anthony talk about the things they want to do before they die, Anthony shares things from his bucket list, and Emmalee shares things from her list of activities she wants to do with her boyfriend this year. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — a bucket list　バケットリスト (死ぬまでにしたいこと) to kic…

In this episode, we speak with Carolina Zeledon from Costa Rica, about how and why you should make good, simple and tasty food at home whenever you can. Music credit: Ai IMAZATO from the Senri International High School of Kwansei Gakuin. Thank you Ai!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theglocal/message…

Emmalee and Josh talk about their favorite coffee shops, different types of coffee shops in Japan and America, and what type of coffee they like to drink. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — Josh’s Favorite Coffee Shops COFFEE AMP (Koenji, Tokyo) ALL SEASONS COFFEE (Shinjuku, Tokyo) KOFFEE MAMEY…

Emmalee, Joe, and Savannah talk about their experiences in long-distance relationships. Emmalee thinks about moving, and Joe and Savannah give advice for keeping a long-distance relationship alive. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト to meet in person 直接会う to get married 結婚する long-distance…

We spoke with Joseph Kim, an American writer based in Seoul, about refugees in South Korea and why South Korea has the lowest refugee acceptance rate among developed countries. Joseph Kim has covered the Korean Peninsula for the past 10 years, and was previously a Reuters correspondent. He is now a researcher focusing on climate change. --- Send in…

Emmalee and Caralynn talk about their New Year’s resolutions, things they are looking forward to in 2022, and Emmalee’s new job. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト low-pressure のんびり high-reward 報酬が高い bubbles 泡 “it’s rough” 大変だ new year’s resolutions　新年の抱負 goals　目標 to foster creativity 創造性…

We spoke with Luke Lozier about the value of wearable health devices and how to use them to optimize personal health practices. Luke has wide knowledge of implantable medical devices, which he gained over 25 years of professional experience. Luke has specific knowledge of the neurological systems related to heart health, breathing and sleep. He is …

We spoke with Sayako Hatano, founder of KidSprout Therapy Tokyo, about occupational therapy for children. Sayako has over 15 years of clinical experience in a variety of fields, including occupational therapy for children diagnosed with developmental delays, physical and congenital diseases, acquired diseases, cerebral palsy, gray zones and develop…

We spoke with Malcolm Foster about Christmas celebrations, Christianity and religion in Japan. Malcolm was born and raised in Hokkaido as the son of American missionary parents, he worked as a reporter and editor for 17 years for the Associated Press in Japan (including during the 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster), Thailand and the United States. …

Iraq is often in the news, but few understand this ancient society. We spoke with Erik Gustafson, the founder and executive director of Enabling Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC), an independent non-profit organization in Washington DC, to help us understand some of the dynamics that are rarely reported in the news. Learn more and follow updates at https…

Emmalee, Hannah, James, Caralynn, Joe, Michelle, and Domhnall meet for a special Holiday Party!!! Together they do a “Power Hour” (drink 60 beer shots in 60 minutes) and enjoy talking about the Holiday Season. 🦃 ‍🎄 今週のエピソードは特別な「HOLIDAY PARTY POWER HOUR」エピソードです！私達7人は一時間で60杯のショットを飲みます🍻 サンクスギビングとクリスマスについて話します！ インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@g…

The United Nations climate negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland, or COP26, concluded earlier this week. We speak with Molly McGregor, a climate and economics policy specialist formerly with the New Climate Economy (NCE) Project, to help understand the key outcomes from the summit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/th…

Emmalee and Josh talk about why fashion is important to them, Josh’s challenge finding clothes in Japan, and how their style has changed over time. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa Joshのインスタ: @crunchy_tuna_roll メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト “looking the part” その場に相応しい着服 first impressions 第一印象 a full suit 背広 sweats ス…

Emmalee and Patrick talk about ways that they exercise, how to stay healthy at work, and reasons why they think it may be easier to live a healthy life in Japan. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ — 単語リスト an active volcano 活火山 an outlet for exercise 好きなエクササイズ gymnastics 体操 acroyoga アクロバットとヨーガを融合さ…

Emmalee, Maia, and Pio share what their dreams are, discuss how American and Japanese cultures put focus on dreams from a young age, and talk about how dreams can change over time. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト a dream 夢 a music producer　音楽プロヂューサー well-known, well-respected 名高い・有名 …

Emmalee and Domhnall talk about their various hobbies, the ways that hobbies give them energy, and the differences in hobby culture between the U.S., Ireland, and Japan. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト roller derby ローラーゲーム a sense of personal accomplishment 達成感 a musical instrument 楽…

Ethiopia has been in the news lately with reports of armed conflicts around the country in addition to tense relations with some of its neighbors. We speak with Braden Fuller, Senior Researcher at the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), to help us shed some light on the country and help us understand the origins of these conflicts…

Emmalee and Hattaku talk about Hattaku’s relationship with a girl from the Netherlands, Emmalee’s experiences dating Japanese men, and the difficulties that come with dating someone from another country. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail.com ~Please check out Hattaku's accounts!~ YOUTUBE Hattaku Nihongo Podcast 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれ…

Let's celebrate 1 year of よっぱれ英会話! Emmalee and Aaron drink and talk about their memories from the first year of the podcast. They listen to messages from various guests including Anthony, Laine, Kazuki, Caralynn, and more! 🍻 Grab a drink and listen with us! Thank you for your support in this 1 year!!! 🍻 インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa メール: yoppareikaiwa@gmail…

We spoke with Megumi Moss, CEO and co-founder of CareFinder, which connects babysitters and parents. Prior to becoming a mother, Megumi worked in Business Planning at Sony and Sony Mobile Communications. She saw co-workers and friends struggle with the challenges of working while raising children. Megumi realized there was a serious lack of childca…

Emmalee and Caralynn talk about Caralynn’s recent breakup, how people in America heal after a breakup, and the Japanese show “あいのり”. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト a breakup (カップルの）破局 to work up to 徐々に能力を鍛えていく a performance review, a check-in 業績評価、中間評価 to bond 愛哀れむ a confession 告白 to be rejected 断られる this gener…

バイバイ summer! Emmalee and Anthony talk about the summer festivals and events they experienced this year. They introduce “state fairs” and various food-themed festivals. They also talk about ways that festivals are different in the U.S. and Japan インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト limited edition summer drink 夏限定飲み物 …

We spoke with Malcolm Foster about his recently published article in the New York Times on Japan's digital gender gap. Malcolm is a Tokyo-based freelance journalist who has written about business, culture, religion, society, education and travel for a range of publications. Born and raised in Hokkaido as the son of American missionary parents, he w…

Emmalee and Steven talk about the difficulties of meeting new people as adults. They discuss various ways to make friends, such as joining hobby meetup groups or meeting people who also have children or dogs. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa Stevenのポッドキャスト: Law & Language Podcast 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト affective filter 情意フィルター to move …

Emmalee and Lilly talk about life in Tokyo during the pandemic, their favorite Tokyo neighborhoods, and ways that Nashville and Tokyo are similar. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト quarantine 自主隔離 Japanese immersion school 日本語イマージョン学校 to request お願いする to be overflowing 溢れている relief 補助金 neighborhoods 街 micro cities…

In celebration of the Paralympics, we invited Mr. Shinji Maeda, a Japanese man who was told he could never accomplish his dream of becoming a pilot due to his blindness in one eye. Listen to find out how he proved everyone wrong, and the journey he went through to succeed. Click to Learn more about the Paralympic Games (or copy/paste this link: htt…

We speak with Ernest Ming-tak Leung, a PhD Candidate at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. We discuss his article, The School That Built Asia, which explores the role of Kenkoku University in Japan's wider Pan-Asian ambitions. Notes: Ernest would like to note that the Edo-era scholar, Sato's given name, should be read instead as 'Nobuhiro', an un…

Emmalee and Vivian talk about their experiences living in the Japanese countryside in Toyama and Shimane, share good and bad points to 田舎 life, and talk about their home state of Ohio. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa Vivianのポッドキャスト: The Looking Glass 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト rural 田舎の countryside 田舎 the boonies ド田舎 easy to spot 目立つ easi…

Emmalee and Alexis talk about differences in wedding culture between the American North and South and between the US and Japan. Emmalee shares about a wedding she went to that she was not invited to and Alexis shares about how she became interested in watching wedding videos on Youtube. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa Alexisのインスタ: @alexis_eikaiwa 是非、インスタでメッセー…

Emmalee and Kazuki (from KK Talking) talk about the anime they’ve watched recently, how they came to like anime, and differences in anime culture in Japan, the US, and Canada. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト to grow up watching 子供の頃に見た to watch something randomly たまたま見た two birds with one stone 一石二鳥 to get into〜…

We discuss the challenging situation facing refugees in Denmark, where government policy aims to deport them back to their home countries. We spoke with: Alysia Alexandra, a Danish-American human rights activist and anthropologist. You can follow her updates on Syrian refugees in Denmark on Twitter at @AlysiaAlexndra Lisbeth Zornig Andersen, a Dani…

Emmalee and Willie talk about what makes New Orleans special, Willie's experiences with music in Japan, and compare the music cultures and New Orleans and Nashville. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa Willie: Japan Times, Antigravity, Japan in Nashville Instagram Story 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！ --- 単語リスト DIY (Do it yourself) 自分でやってみよう local ローカル・地元の …

Emmalee and Teresa talk about their experiences with “Impostor Syndrome” and work culture in the U.S. and Japan. They introduce some problems for young people entering the workplace, and share the ways that they deal with these problems. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa TeresaのLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresalafong/ 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうご…

We interviewed Suzu, a university student fighting anorexia. Her experience dealing with anorexia alone made her realize that young people suffering from eating disorders need more help from others. Since then, she has used Instagram to share her thoughts and experience about how patients and people around them should face eating disorders. Now, sh…

Emmalee and Shota talk about the language-learning app “Hellotalk” and how they use it. Shota shares the topics he usually posts about, including memes, American sports, and music. インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa Shotaのブログ: https://www.samuraitanuki.com/ 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 単語リスト to correct each other’s sentences お互いに文章を修正し合う language learning 外国語の勉強 controve…

We speak with Haruka Adachi, a student at Kwansei Gakuin University who is passionate about solving environmental problems. While living in Berlin, she was very impressed with the high German environmental awareness, so she decided to study environmental issues at university. She is very interested in humanitarian activities such as disaster volunt…

Join us for an informative conversation with Ben Silverman, founder of Flx-Fit in Tokyo. Learn valuable tips around the mindset, diet and exercise required to be healthy. Find out more at flxfithealth.com and here. Ben Silverman is an American who came to Ishikawa, Japan in 2010 to practice Kyokushin Karate. After some success, he moved to Taekwond…

このエピソードでは、EmmaleeとJoeとJamesとCaralynnは、一時間で60杯のショットを飲みます。その時間で色々のトピック話して、段々酔っ払いになっています。 インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa インスタで単語リストを見ることができます！ 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！Emmalee による

Ms. Teddy Umurorwa was born and raised in Rwanda. She's a survivor of the Rwandan genocide of Tutsis. She worked for the United Nations in Rwanda before moving permanently to London UK. She's a mother of two. Listen to her speak about the status of women in Rwanda, why they consistently rank in the top 10 in the Global Gender Gap Reports, her thoug…

このエピソードでは、EmmaleeとDianeが大人の生活、両親の違い、一人暮らし、Dianeの料理アドバイスについて話します インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa インスタで単語リストを見ることができます！ 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！Emmalee による

We speak with Shota-san about his two years in Ethiopia as a volunteer for JICA, the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Shota was based in Ethiopia's second largest city, Bahir Dar. Click the links to learn more about delicious injera, and the Blue Nile. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theglocal/message…

このエピソードでは、EmmaleeとIggyが、Iggyの音楽の演奏の経験、 福井と富山とナッシュビルの音楽シーン、最近聴いている音楽の種類について話します。 インスタ: @yoppareikaiwa インスタで単語リストを見ることができます！ 是非、インスタでメッセージをください〜 聞いてくれてありがとうございます！Emmalee による