Kanji&Coffee
Kanji & Coffee is a relaxed, coffee-break podcast about language, culture, and life in Japan—brewed fresh every week.
Amber from Tokyo and Kade the expat chat about real Japanese and real experiences: subtle phrase nuances, word origins, everyday expressions, internet memes, and the kind of language you actually hear from people, not textbooks. Amber breaks down natural Japanese in an easy, approachable way, while Kade shares honest perspectives on moving to Japan and building a life here.
The conversations are slow, clear, and natural—easy to follow for Japanese listeners learning English, and perfect for English speakers who want to understand how Japanese is really used. Expect meaningful talks, cultural insights, bilingual moments, and plenty of “ohhh, that’s why” discoveries.
Grab a coffee and learn with us—one sip at a time ☕️
Kanji&Coffee
Exercise & Running | JAP/ENG Bilingual Friends 語 #2
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This is our new unscripted conversation format where we chat naturally and switch between Japanese and English in real time. Whenever one of us speaks, we repeat the same idea in the other language — and if we make mistakes, we correct each other on the spot.
The goal?
To help you train your ears through real, relaxed conversation.
In this episode, we talk about exercise, running and training frequency.
Put it on in the background, relax, and join us with a cup of coffee. ☕