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• Fewer Cries, More Canes: Japan’s Quiet Shift

  Send us a text Japan is quietly changing—babies are fewer, and seniors are everywhere. But how did it get this way? And why haven’t all those government plans worked? In this episode, we untangle the causes of Japan’s declining birthrate and aging society through stories and insights.  日本は静かに変化しています——赤ちゃんの数は減り、お年寄りがどこにでもいます。でも、どうしてこんな社会になったのでしょう？そして、なぜこれまでの政府の対策はうまくいかなかったのでしょうか？このエピソードでは、日本の少子化と高齢化が進んだ原因を、ストーリーと考察を通じてひも解いていきます。When it startedWhy it happenedMeasures takenWhy it didn’t workSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

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• Step By Step Of A Japanese Tea Ceremony + Street Level Japanese (Re-lease)

  Send us a textOn this episode of the So Japanese podcast we take a deep dive into tea ceremonies. We talk a bit about the history, how it is seen as a form of mediation and we describe the steps involved in a 4 hour tea ceremony. 今回のエピソードは、日本の伝統文化”茶道”について掘り下げていきます。茶道の歴史、瞑想の形態としてどのように見られているのか、そして、４時間の茶会にでの一つ一つのステップについて話していきます。是非最後までお楽しみ下さい。Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

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• Bitter Sweet Memory - Matcha Goes Global

  Send us a text  Just like matcha, some stories are a little bitter, a little sweet. In this episode, we share memories, traditions, and moments tied to Japan’s favorite green tea—and now it’s become part of everyday life around the world! 抹茶のように、思い出も少し苦くて、少し甘い。今回のエピソードでは、日本の大切なお茶「抹茶」にまつわる記憶や現状、日常の中のささやかな瞬間をシェアします。そして今や、抹茶は世界中の日常にも溶け込んでいるんです。 Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

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• Studio Ghibli's Philosophy vs. AI Technology

  Send us a textFrom Zero to Ghibli: Why Everyone’s Running to OpenAIOne Scene, Four Seconds, Endless Heart – The Ghibli WayIt’s Cute, It’s Ghibli-ish… But Is It Really You?Will Ghibli Sue?The Rise of AI Can’t Be Stopped – What Does This Mean for Creators? Mononoke Hime as an AI Live Action?  Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

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• Cherry Blossoms & New Backpacks: April in Japan

  Send us a text In Japan, April is more than just the start of spring—it’s the beginning of everything! From the iconic Nyūgakushiki (school entrance ceremonies) to Hanami parties under the cherry blossoms, this episode takes you through the nostalgic beauty of Japan’s new school year. Ryusuke shares personal April memories and why this season hits so different in Japan. Japan’s New School Year Kicks Off in April Ryusuke’s Nostalgic April Stories – 懐かしい思い出Nyūgakushiki (入学式) – The Iconic Japanese Entrance CeremonyHanami (花見) & Enkai (宴会) – Cherry Blossoms, Drinks, and Good TimesSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/Sojapanese

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