Interviewing Japan

Do Japanese People Believe in Ghosts? [JP]

*Reupload, fixed sub errors

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SojiMNluROtUOpA8A6dBMEIOk5R6C-eE/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 成仏 (じょうぶつ | Jōbutsu) – To attain Buddhahood or rest in peace; referenced when discussing spirits that hav...

  2025-04-08 01:53:22 +0000 UTC View Post

Japanese Girls Rate The COOLEST and CRINGIEST Male Hobbies - PART 2 [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B_1Kp2Mpg-IArd9wyZlNSS-n43rPLkfT/view?usp=sharing

Important Vocab in this Video (EN):

• 捌く (さばく | Sabaku) – To fillet or prepare (fish, meat, etc.); mentioned as a skill that boosts the coolness of fishing when a man can cook what h...

  2025-04-04 10:36:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Why is Plastic Surgery on the Rise in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zuAYO3wDo0Lwy2KquN4ypVq6OXGBimfh/view?usp=sharing

Important Vocab in this Video (EN):

• 美容整形 (びようせいけい | Biyō seikei) – Cosmetic surgery; the central topic of the video, discussed in terms of its growing popularity and p...

  2025-04-03 08:26:23 +0000 UTC View Post

Japanese Restaurant Chain Closes After Rat and Cockroach Found in Food - JAPANESE REACT [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Aa1whHjEJyR9QEos27rr7SkJuXkrF_G/view?usp=sharing

Important Vocab in this Video (EN):

• 混入 (こんにゅう | Konnyū) – Contamination/mixing in; refers to the incident where pests like cockroaches and rats were found in Su...

  2025-04-01 07:41:26 +0000 UTC View Post

How do Japanese People Flirt? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ugixs4heLdLZ7l1SvUwI9XqkRmbMjA73/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 仄めかす (ほのめかす | Honomekasu) – To hint at/imply; used when someone subtly suggests their feelings without directly confessing, like hinting...

  2025-03-31 00:56:31 +0000 UTC View Post

Can Japanese People Read Difficult Kanji? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LaBNILVXDtkZo5QOLh5pKckKHHY_9zAh/view?usp=sharing

Important Vocab in this Video (EN):

• やたら (Yatara) – Indiscriminately, excessively; used when describing kanji with an overwhelming number of strokes that make them hard to read.

  2025-03-28 07:32:34 +0000 UTC View Post

Are "Friends With Benefits" A Thing in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jxbt0yePIP84syWRkSJpiRaGpFnG2JZV/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 注意喚起 (ちゅういかんき | Chūi kanki) – Warning/Caution; A call to attention about potential risks or dangers. Used in the context ...

What Kind of Foreigners Shouldn't Come to Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPtYRBmdccS89wShaJ-cQ_CXKeTMzxFe/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 向いている / 向いていない (むいている / むいていない | Muiteitru / Muiteitnai) – To be suited for / to not be suited for; ...

Why Are There So Many Religious Organizations in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wP4JhPrKLf5Co7QfKjnAKiqnclrj5mrG/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 新興宗教 (しんこうしゅうきょう | Shinkō shūkyō) – New religious movement; often associated with controversial groups in Japan.<...

Are Japanese Marriages to Foreigners Doomed to Fail? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zpRfq6KoPfsL96ArJjhz12lHGTLCq6UL/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 国際結婚 (こくさいけっこん | Kokusai kekkon) – International marriage; the main topic of the video, discussing challenges and percep...

Why is Japan's Voter Turnout so Low?

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5k-gjH5s1iM5Mrc3BKYqGNXCDeoxnZo/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 選挙 (せんきょ | Senkyo) – Election; a central theme of the discussion.

2. 関与 (かんよ | Kanyo) – Invo...

Would Japanese Girls Date a NERD? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CNVuCbzdpSqmZb_-N1UEC6h2sJrWAoF/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 重たい (おもたい | Omotai) – Heavy; can describe physical weight or emotional burden, such as an intense or clingy relationship.

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Uploads Update

Hey guys, hope you’re all making solid Japanese gains. I’ve been tied up with some work commitments this week, but regular uploads will be back this weekend. Thanks for your patience—I appreciate you all!

How Often Do You Want to See your Boyfriend? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PdmGD6BqkP6rnbcFZ3b1M1ej0gqzxY6u/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 素っ気ない (そっけない | Sokkenai) – Cold/aloof; used to describe behavior when someone is being distant or unaffectionate in a relationship. 2025-03-08 09:09:14 +0000 UTC View Post

Japanese Girls Rate The COOLEST and CRINGIEST Male Professions [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1804s7CL-ouIOJn6VaNknt0MdHPaIBC0-/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 命懸け (いのちがけ | Inochigake) – Risking one's life; mentioned in the context of professions like firefighters and pilots.

  2025-03-07 03:19:39 +0000 UTC View Post

How is Islam Viewed in Japan? [JP Subs]

*Reupload to fix sub errors

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1afx9y3ddHzGEG_JBtaRh53VgoeAppKIA/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 確執 (かくしつ | Kakushitsu) – Conflict/grudge; often used to describe deep-seated disagreements or...

  2025-03-06 00:05:52 +0000 UTC View Post

How Important is Height in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RzVbNPVr5MAOt3YTdIP1rLhw8AVXnlsX/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• ちっこい (Chikkoi) – Small/petite; often used to describe someone who is short or small in stature.

• うさぎ跳び (Usagi tobi...

  2025-03-04 01:59:26 +0000 UTC View Post