Jacob’s House

The story of how I learned Japanese using my environment, and all the people who helped me along the way! First half of the pod is in English, the second half in Japanese! Part 2 will explain the actual study methods I used, and focus more on the technical side of learning!

Today I had my sister on the podcast for the first time! We discussed how important family is, and how difficult it can be to move to a different place without having a support system around. If you'd like to hear more from me and my sister, please follow the podcast to be notified about new episodes!

We FINALLY got my mom on the Podcast! This was recorded right after our trip to Japan together, and I was so happy to share my world with her, and hear her opinion about everything! She will definitely be coming back to Japan soon!

Jay Fujiwara (6.8m Instagram Followers) chats with us about what led to him becoming a content creator and what the path forward may look like. We were lucky enough to hear some backstory, as well as some bits about Jay's interests and daily life. Of course this episode also features Misa! (Misamosa.co) She's starting to become a regular on the pod! Jay's Accounts https://www.instagram.com/jayfujiwara/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfujiwara https://www.youtube.com/@jayfujiwara Misa's Accounts https://www.instagram.com/misamosa.co/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@Misamosa_co

A very open chat with Sagirix on proving her doubters wrong when starting content creation, and the best platforms to succeed on. Find more about Sagiri below ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@SAGIRIX https://www.instagram.com/sagirix/?hl=en

A VERY personal discussion about dating experiences, preferences and what makes a good partner. I was actually a guest on Misa and Yuka's podcast this time, so things are a bit different than usual! I hope you enjoy it! Video podcast link below! https://youtu.be/fNaeYfyxpTg?si=8l3VAqvtFCaY9hI7⁠

Chatting with Misa (Misamosa.co) about the difficulties of receiving hate comments, growing as a Content Creator, the main differences between Japan's work culture, and how we do things in the West. Had a great time with Misa, and we will be making this a regular thing! Misa's Channels below: Instagram: misamosa.co YouTube: misamosa_co

I spent a few weeks traveling alone in Japan, and during my trip the celebrity-model ROLA followed me on Instagram while I was in Fukuoka! Listen to the half-way point to hear my reaction!

There have been SO many reverse-culture shock moments coming back to Victoria, Canada, but it's been awesome to be home! Hope you guys enjoy my surprising stories!

The time I went to a 婚活パーティー(matchmaking party) in Japan was definitely an interesting experience. Especially when you're a 21 year old who doesn't plan on getting married anytime soon

A conversation style explanation of why I moved to Japan during a pandemic, and how it changed my life.

I've learned so many things from so many different students the last 2 years, being an English teacher has really changed my whole perspective! Also, some quick stories of getting recognized in public!

This is my personal experience on Christmas in Canada! I hope you can get a feel for what it's like around my family at Christmas time!

Advice about how to speak more openly, how to control conversations, and some talk about dating.

My first time wearing a Jinbe was when I slept in a stranger's house.. Two quick stories of my crazy times drinking and hanging out in Tokyo and Fukuoka.

Becoming an English teacher was not my plan when I first moved to Japan. Of course, in 2020, almost everyone's plans got changed. Luckily for me, because of everything moving to online, it gave me a chance to enter the world of teaching while "staying home" 

The story of how my life has always been connected to Japan, and how a graduation trip to Tokyo with my bestfriend was the most impactful experience I have ever had.