Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話
Joey & Ayami · Lazy Fluency
Show overview
Lazy Fluency - Japanese Podcast | 英会話 has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 224 episodes. That works out to roughly 190 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 49 min and 57 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Lazy Fluency.
From the publisher
Two passionate yet lazy learners of English and Japanese have casual conversations about culture, language, life, and more. If you find listening to fellow learners rant about miscellaneous topics entertaining, then you're in the right place. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out the video version of the podcast on YouTube. やる気はあるけど、ちょっとLazyなアメリカ人と日本人がFluencyを目指す旅 日本語と英語を入れ替えながら繰り広げる雑談トークショー！ Podcastプラットフォームならどこでも視聴できます👂 YouTubeの動画版もお楽しみください support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
Latest Episodes
View all 224 episodesIt Will Soon Be Near Impossible to Get Permanent Residency in Japan - LF #224 (Japanese Listening)
Why Japan's Conbini is a Dream Job for immigrants - LF #223 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Is It Ok To Love Your Country? - LF #222 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
What is it Like After You Pass The JLPT N1? - LF #221 (Japanese / English Listening + Subtitles)
Breaking Down Stan Culture in Japan - LF #220 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
What is the Japanese Concept of Ibasho? - LF #219 (Japanese Listening + Subtitles)
Is Japanese Comedy Funny? - LF #218 (Japanese Listening N3)
Must Know Japan Travel Tips! - LF #217 (Japanese Listening)
Breaking Down Japanese Social Taboos - LF #216 (Japanese Listening)
How to Talk to Japanese People - LF #215 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)
How Expensive is Japan Really? - LF #214 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Should You Learn Your Heritage Language & Culture? - LF #213 (Japanese Listening)
Japanese Gen Z Slang - LF #212 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
S1 Ep 211Getting Japanese Citizenship Just Became A lot Harder - LF #211 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)
Japanese Naturalization, April Fools, Gen Z and Vaping, and more! 帰化厳格化、エイプリルフール、ｚ世代とベイプなど！ As of April 1st of this year, requirements for Japanese Naturalization became far stricter, requiring 10 years of residency as opposed to 5 along with other changes. Today we talk about what changed and why? Naturalization Info: https://english.visajapan.jp/qa/news20251126.html#sec11 アレクサンドラ構文: https://rst-web.s4e.jp/blogs/blog_entries/view/79/2e8464325453361f4e5f62e21d2407e2?frame_id=2937 Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lazyfluency/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lazyfluency
S1 Ep 210Breaking Down Japanese Generations from Boomer to Gen Alpha - LF #210 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)
Japanese Generations, Life Updates, Art and Sexuality, and more! 日本の世代、最近のアップデート、芸術とセクシュアリティなど！ You may be familiar with generations like Baby Boomer and Gen Z but did you know Japan has its own set of generations? Today we break them down! Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
S1 Ep 209What's Up With Japan's Genital Festivals? - LF #209 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Japanese Genital Festivals, Old School Collectables and more! 日本の性器信仰、昔ながらのコレクターズアイテムなど！ The Honensai Festival where a giant wooden phallus is carried paraded around town has drawn some controversy. Today we talk about it as well as the role festivals like this play in Japan! Terms you can look up👍 豊年祭 大男茎形 大縣神社豊年祭 かなまら祭 Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
S1 Ep 208Stickers are Taking Over Japan - LF #208 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Japan sticker trend and more! 日本のシール流行りなど！ 3D stickers are exploding in popularity in Japan! Today we talk about why, and the history of fads in Japan and the US. Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1483166707563626688 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
S1 Ep 207Why Most Japanese Weddings Are Christian and More! - LF #207 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Weddings in Japan, Making Foreign Friends and more! 日本の結婚、外国での友達作りなど！ Although many people see Japan as a country that values its traditional culture, the majority of weddings in Japan are actually christian style weddings. Today we talk about why as well as other aspects of weddings in Japan! Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lazyfluency/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lazyfluency
S1 Ep 206What Do Japanese People Want in A Relationship? - LF #206 (Japanese Listening + Subtitles N2-N3)
This week we talk about the shift in relationship ideals between men and women in Japan and what that says about Japanese society as a whole. Survey: https://news.mynavi.jp/article/20250305-3137498/DETAIL/ Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency
S1 Ep 205Why It Is So Hard To Have A Japanese Friend - LF #205 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Maintaining Japanese Friendships, First Time Voting, English Education in Japan, and more! 日本での友達ルール、初めての選挙、日本での英語教育など！ Many people don't know how to make friends in Japan. But once you do it can be even harder to maintain the relationship. This week we talk about why! Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1440725472878006355 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency Follow us: Main channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-8_djC5_aV4Mi3o3fuLPLA Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lazyfluency/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lazyfluency