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 ...

  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 ...

  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, ...

  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 wher...

  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 ...

  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 numb...

  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 abou...

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 / Muiteit...

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; oft...

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 to...

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. 2025-03-18 06:11:00 +0000 UTC View Post

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, s...

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 bei...

  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 o...

  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; o...

  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.<...

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

Japan Reacts to Trump and Zelensky's EXPLOSIVE Row [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWaszq161aGU7e0sW_AV15Gg0MBasA6a/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 和解 (わかい | Wakai) – Reconciliation; discussed in the context of resolving conflicts between lea...

  2025-03-03 01:15:51 +0000 UTC View Post

Is Life in Japan Getting More Expensive? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LOt_9mEAmcn7L4t-D3-HrVChojrnZNil/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

• 物価高 (ぶっかだか | Bukkadaka) – Rising prices; a major theme in the video as people discuss the ...

  2025-02-27 11:01:50 +0000 UTC View Post

What do Japanese Women Bring to the Table in a Relationship? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUZNz7I5gY3pth6B3MsN3ztuCUuKCTnQ/view?usp=sharing

Important vocab in this video (EN):

1. 家事 (かじ | Kaji) – Housework; frequently discussed as an expectation in relationships.

2. 包容力 (ほ...

What Music are Japanese People Listening to in 2025? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xEkZQ74jfO3zixcZJfKfo4YBVJfP2tJ9/view?usp=sharing

Thanks to Matt for the tier upgrade and topic suggestion on this one.

Who Manages the Finances in Japanese Relationships? [JP Subs]

I'm happy to announce early access JP-subbed content for all of my Patrons. From now on, these JP-subbed videos will be available BEFORE the English content on my channel. Happy immersing!

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16_kZGtiOBxF9ogYuFPkJ3JLcz8cJGZcv/view?us...

Japanese Women Describe Their Ideal Husband [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AsrkfJlODj632QekUOoQL_4yBJPllmNv/view?usp=sharing

How Important is Marriage to Japanese People? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-vpsh_irF6VTLQuJRpj4gckCLhPYdsc/view?usp=sharing

How Valuable Would Early Access to JP-subbed Patreon Content be to You?

I’m considering adjusting my content release schedule by giving Patreon members early access to the exclusive Japanese-subtitled versions of my videos before publishing the English-subtitled versions on YouTube. If there’s enough interest, I can prioritize this and adjust my schedule to make it happen. Let me know what you think!

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

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BxAGru-BHw-FtyH6Yr4S81_o0aykceWU/view?usp=sharing

Would Japanese People Date a Coworker? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Act_JucWoY7ccmiiZQIXk5KdI4s7WLD/view?usp=sharing

Do Japanese People Want an ABANDONED HOUSE? | Japan's Akiya Crisis [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EP--l8r4_32leC7mBZyg-Lz3jhpNG6Zx/view?usp=sharing

Would Japanese Girls Date a Foreign English Teacher? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ogCnxQ0jESh7dP8_IogEV7wpP5dwaIk/view?usp=sharing

Is Physical Intimacy Important in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cha-6oFpp1AUTEITHgK74wQLvtFQumpB/view?usp=sharing