The Risu Japan Podcast

Welcome to the Risu Japan Podcast! 🎌

Think you know Japan? Anime, samurai and temples are only part of the story. Hosts Risu (born and raised in Nara), William (the "token foreigner" from Nottingham) and their friends Yossi (a nurse from Aomori) and Kuni (a countryside kid turned Osaka city boy) dig into everyday Japanese life, culture and language.

It's chill, it's silly, and it's full of tangents, laughs and the occasional swear word.

Our first three episodes drop November 12 on all podcast platforms. They cover school uniforms, Japanese vending machines and Japanese writing systems.

Where to find us?
Subscribe and find all the links at http://risujapan.com/podcast.

Socials:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RisuJapanPodcast

Got a question about Japan?
Send it in through the "Ask a question" button on the site, and we may answer it on the show.

Want to learn Japanese?
Check out Risu's Japanese lessons over at http://risujapan.com

Creators and Guests

Host
Kuni
Born and raised in Gifu, Japan, Kuni studied alongside Risu at an international university in Osaka. Since then, his career with a Japanese company has taken him to China and India, giving him a wealth of international experiences and stories to share.
Host
Risu
Raised in Japan’s Nara region, Risu’s journey took her to England, where she met and married William. Now a Twitch streamer and Japanese language teacher, she shares her passion for Japanese language and culture with audiences around the world.
Host
William
Born and raised in Nottingham, England home of Robin Hood, William spent six unforgettable months living in Osaka, Japan, with Risu. He works in IT and has a passion for all things Japanese.
Host
Yossi
Based in Aomori, Japan, Yossi balances life as a hospital nurse with her passion for Twitch streaming. She shares her home with two mischievous cats, Tsuna (Tuna) and Saba (Mackerel), who seem determined to become regular guests on the show!

What is The Risu Japan Podcast?

An English language podcast, all about japan with Real Japanese hosts and One British guy; and plenty lost in translation. Join us as we explore Japan, Japanese culture and language. With curious questions, random, rude and ridiculous tangents and plenty of laughs along the way. You might learn something; and we might even stay on topic. No promises.