So Japanese ポッドキャスト
Welcome to So Japanese Podcast! I’m Ryusuke — a chef, storyteller, and lifelong observer of Japanese culture.
In each episode, I share stories and lessons from Japan that reveal the heart of everyday life — from food and family to philosophy and language.
Sometimes I’ll dive into Japanese culture and traditions, and other times, I’ll teach real, natural Japanese expressions you can actually use.
It’s all about discovering what makes Japan so Japanese.
日本の“日常”を、ちょっと深く、ゆるく楽しむラジオ。
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So Japanese ポッドキャスト
Kenson: Japan’s Favorite Way to Say ‘I Suck’ (Even When You Don’t)
In this episode, we dive into Kenson (謙遜) — the Japanese art of humility. But what does it really mean to be humble in Japan? Is Kenson just being modest… or is it actually a kind of self-deprecation?
In this episode, we explore:
- What the heck is Kenson, really?
- Is being humble in Japan just... polite self-hate?
- Where did this whole mindset come from?
- Can being too humble mess with your brain?
- Why are Japanese artisans so damn good at pretending they’re not that good?
- Ryusuke spills some real talk from his days in the world of shokunin
- Plus: a gem of a story from Katsura Sunshine, the Canadian dude doing traditional Japanese rakugo — and absolutely nailing it
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