214. From Rural Tranquility to Urban Energy: ...

I’ll be taking a short break from the podcast and website until mid-May. In this episode, I explain why I decided to go to India—to focus on yoga in Rishikesh and experience South Indian food and Ayurveda. I also reflect on my previous sabbatical and why intentionally stepping aw ...  Show more

Did you know Japan has had bicycle traffic rules for years but almost nobody enforced them? That's changing in April 2026. Police can now issue on-the-spot fines (called 青切符 ao-kippu) for violations like running red lights, riding the wrong way, or using your phone while cycling. ...  Show more

Season 3 日本語のポッドキャスト（中級以上）

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Japanese expressions of sarcasm: 嫌味に聞こえる表現について話しました。

Pick up expressions: 相変わらず/相も変わらず/わざわざ/せいぜい

Vocabulary: 嫌味(いやみ)→sarcasm うんざり→fed up with, sick of... 　余計(よけい)な→too much, unnecessary 励(はげ)みになる→encouraging

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Summary人生について語っています。20代から50代までの人生の経験を振り返り、年齢によって人生の価値観が変わることを説明しています。若い頃は仕事やキャリア、恋愛に悩んでいましたが、今は夫や家族、自分自身を大切にすることが一番重要だと気づきました。人生には良いことも悪いことも起こりますが、ネガティブな気持ちを手放せば次のチャンスが訪れると話しています。

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