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 214 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 50 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 14 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 214 episodesHow 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
S1 Ep 204Should Japan Give Up On Learning English? - LF #204 (Japanese Listening N3-N2)
Japan & English, Learning a Language for Family or School and more! 日本と英語学習、強制言語学周など！ With the prevalence of AI and Immigration in Japan this week we ask the question "should Japan give up on learning English?" 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 203Can I Learn Japanese As An Adult? - LF #203 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)
Learning foreign languages as an adult, Theft Stories and more! 大人としての外国語習得、盗難話など！ This week we talk about the challenges of learning a foreign language as an adult and if it is possible to develop fluency 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 202My Bike Was Stolen in Japan - LF #202 (Japanese Listening N２‐N３)
Theft in Japan, and more! 日本での盗難など！ Ayami's bike was stolen! Today we talk about that, as well as theft and safety in Japan more generally! 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 201How Similar Are Japan and Taiwan? - LF #201 (Japanese Listening N２‐N３)
Japan vs Taiwan, Ai Slop, and more! 日本と台湾の違い、AIスロップなど！ Happy New Year! This week we talk about the relationship between Japan and Taiwan as well as the differences between them! 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 200How Similar Are Japan and Korea? - LF #200 (Japanese Listening N２‐N３)
Japan vs Korea, 2026 New Year Resolutions, Social Media Ban and more! 日本と韓国の違い、2026年の抱負、SNS禁止など！ This week while in Korea we talk about the differences between Japan and Korea! Episode Timestamps: Intro: (0:00) Japan vs Korea: (0:11) 2026年の抱負: (26:37) Social Media Ban: (36:37) Outro: (36:30) 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 199Australia Actually Banned Social Media - LF #199 (Japanese Listening N２‐N３)
Australia SNS Ban, Spotify Wrapped 2025, and more! オーストラリアSNS禁止、Spotify2025まとめなど！ Australia actually banned social media for people under the age of 16. Today we talk about how the ban was implemented and what has happened since the ban. 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 198The Top Trending Japanese Words of 2025! - LF #198 (Japanese Listening N2-N3)
2025 Trending Words, Naha Marathon, Traveling Etiquette, and more! 2025年の流行語、那覇マラソン、旅行マナーなど！ The Top Ten Trending Japanese words of 2025 were announced, and today we go over them! The Top 10: エッホエッホ オールドメディア 緊急銃猟／クマ被害 国宝（観た） 古古古米 戦後80年／昭和100年 トランプ関税 二季 ミャクミャク 働いて働いて働いて働いて働いてまいります 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 197What Makes An Annoying Tourist? - LF #197 (Japanese Listening N２‐N３)
Good Tourist Etiquette, Back to Japan, Singing, and more! 海外旅行のマナー、日本再来、歌など！ How much of the language do you need to learn when travelling? Is it better sometimes to pretend like you know nothing? Today we talk about what it takes to be a good tourist and answer these questions and more! 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 196Wait…Do Americans Like China Now? - LF #196 (Japanese / English Listening + Subtitles)
Americans & China, Speaking Japanese, and more! アメリカ人と中国、日本語でのスピーキングなど！ With the success of works such as Genshin Impact, Black Myth: Wukong, TO BE HERO X, as well as many technological innovations, the image of China in the US seems to be changing. Today we talk about that! 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 195What Are Spartan Races in Japan Like? - LF #195 (Japanese Listening)
Spartan Race, Long Reading Problems, Hornets & Bears, and more! スパルタンレース、長時間読書問題、スズメバチと熊など！ Send us questions at: [email protected] Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency