Ohazassu Podcast
by John
A Japan-based podcast hosted by an Aussie living in Japan for 10+ years, sharing insights on life, work, travel, language, and culture. New episodes uploaded about twice a month.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
7/10/2023
Email Addresses
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Phone Numbers
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Recent Episodes
April 17, 2025
Episode 88
In Episode 88 of Ohazassu, I share thoughts from a recent Japanese language learning poll I ran on X, where 72% of respondents said learning Japanese is hard. I explore why that might be—from kanji struggles to limited phonetic range—and reflect on how modern tools like AI can be both helpful and harmful to long-term retention.<br /><br />I also get personal about dealing with isolation as an expat in Japan, the emotional ups and downs of maintaining friendships across distances, and how reconnecting with old friends recently gave me a powerful boost. This episode wraps with a meaningful Word of the Day: 絆 (kizuna)—the bond of friendship.
April 9, 2025
Episode 87
Who hasn't paid their NHK fees??? Over $100,000 in dues uncovered!<br /><br />I also gush over my favorite coffee-themed stationery gem, soak in the magic of Japan's cherry blossom season, and share how I’m tackling smartphone addiction with my daughter—all while boosting our Japanese language skills.<br /><br />And don't miss the exciting updates on the Ohazassu website overhaul—it's finally happening, and I’m aiming to launch it by the end of April!<br /><br />And of course, there's our regular Word of the Day segment at the end!
March 12, 2025
Episode 86
Welcome to Episode 86 of the Ohazassu Podcast!<br /><br />Use the below timestamps to jump around to any section 😊<br /><br />Plum Blossoms 0:37<br />Skype 1:24<br />Doctors 5:02<br />Amazon 19:51<br />Police 23:15<br />Frypan 28:22<br />Word of the Day 32:10<br /><br />Link to instructions for seasoning a steel frypan: <a href="https://youtu.be/eS4h8x5M0do?si=3Bj7PuDzxn-4Fcfz" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/eS4h8x5M0do?si=3Bj7PuDzxn-4Fcfz</a><br /><br />Thanks for tuning in!<br /><br />Follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram 👇<br /><a href="https://x.com/ohazassu" rel="noopener">https://x.com/ohazassu</a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ohazassu" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/ohazassu</a>
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