# fun friday (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fun friday. Page: Feed: --- ## [Fun Friday 31: Bear attacks in Japan](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/fun-friday-31-bear-attacks-in-japan/) _2025-11-27 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ Welcome to the Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast — the show where we sit down with cool people doing cool things in Japan. In this episode, I talk with Wes Lang about the recent rise in bear encounters and attacks across Japan: the latest stats, what’s causing them, and what Japan is doing to prevent future incidents. We also dive into Wes’s long experience as a master hiker. He… [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/podcast_31_funfriday.mp3) ## [Podcast 61: Talking about Positive Emotions in Japanese](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-61-talking-about-positive-emotions-in-japanese/) _2025-08-11 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ Welcome to another episode of Learn Japanese Pod!In this episode we talk about how to express positive emotions in Japanese. You’ll learn some vocabulary, grammar and also a little bit about Japanese culture and how people in Japan tend to display their emotions in public. Premium members can access detailed show notes as well as extra podcast dialogues and audio drills. To find out more, visit… [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/podcast_61_lesson.mp3) ## [Podcast 61: Just the dialogues](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-61-just-the-dialogues/) _2025-08-11 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 59 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/patreon_info.mp3) ## [Podcast 61: Notes](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-61-notes/) _2025-08-11 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ The show notes for this episode have moved to our new Patreon page. Learn Japanese Pod Patreon Page . ## [Fun Friday 30: Interview with Timothy Reid](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/fun-friday-30-interview-with-timothy-reid/) _2025-06-28 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ Podcast Guest: Timothy Reid – From English Teacher to Award-Winning Musician and Game Industry Pro in Japan This week on the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Timothy Reid , a multi-talented artist and creator whose journey to success in Japan is nothing short of inspiring. Originally from North Yorkshire in the UK, Timothy moved to Japan in 2011 after graduating from the University of Leeds. Like… [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/podcast_30_funfriday.mp3) ## [Podcast 60: Talking about cleaning and household chores in Japanese](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-60-talking-about-cleaning-and-household-chores-in-japanese/) _2025-06-07 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ Welcome to another episode of Learn Japanese Pod! This time, we’re diving into a topic that’s more than just daily vocabulary—it’s a cultural deep dive into cleanliness, chores, and the Japanese mindset around keeping things tidy. In this episode, Alex and Ami Sensei explore how to talk about household chores in natural, conversational Japanese. You’ll pick up useful words and phrases for… [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/podcast_60_lesson.mp3) ## [Podcast 60: Just the dialogues](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-60-just-the-dialogues/) _2025-06-07 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 59 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Learn Japanese Pod Patreon [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/patreon_info.mp3) ## [Podcast 60: Notes](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-60-notes/) _2025-06-07 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ The show notes for this episode have moved to our new Patreon page. Learn Japanese Pod Patreon Page . ## [Fun Friday 29: Setting up a business in Japan](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/fun-friday-29-setting-up-a-business-in-japan/) _2025-05-31 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ In this podcast, Alex and Andy talk about their experience setting up a company in Japan, why they did it and how! In this episode of Learn Japanese Pod, Andy and I dive into the world of starting a small business in Japan . We share our personal journeys of setting up our own company , the lessons we learned, and the surprises we encountered along the way. If you’re a foreigner living in Japan—or… [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/podcast_29_funfriday.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SnuPYdDQnFif) _2025-05-31 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Podcast 59: How to understand Japanese in Japanese](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcast-59-how-to-understand-japanese-in-japanese/) _2025-04-30 · info@learnjapanesepod.com (Alex Brooke) · Learn Japanese Pod_ In this episode, you’ll learn how to understand Japanese vocabulary — using only Japanese. Specifically, we’ll focus on how to ask for the meaning of words in Japanese and try to understand the explanations you hear. Mastering this skill not only boosts your vocabulary but also deepens your understanding of how words are naturally used in context. And remember, this becomes an exponential process… [Listen](https://podcast.learnjapanesepod.com/podcasts/podcast_59_lesson.mp3)