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Do Japanese People Believe in Ghosts? [JP]

*Reupload, fixed sub errorsSRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SojiMNluROtUOpA8A6dBMEIOk5R6C-eE/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):成仏 (じょうぶつ | Jōbutsu)– To attain Buddhahood or rest in peace; referenced when discussing spirits that haven’t moved on, like zombies ...

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=sharingImportant Vocab in this Video (EN):捌く (さばく | Sabaku)– To fillet or prepare (fish, meat, etc.); mentioned as a skill that boosts the coolness of fishing when a man can cook what he catches, raising its ...

Why is Plastic Surgery on the Rise in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zuAYO3wDo0Lwy2KquN4ypVq6OXGBimfh/view?usp=sharingImportant 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, discussed in terms of its growing popularity and personal experiences in ...

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=sharingImportant Vocab in this Video (EN):混入 (こんにゅう | Konnyū)– Contamination/mixing in; refers to the incident where pests like cockroaches and rats were found in Sukiya’s food.衛生(えいせい | Ei...

How do Japanese People Flirt? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ugixs4heLdLZ7l1SvUwI9XqkRmbMjA73/view?usp=sharingImportant 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 feelings without directly confessing, like hinting at liking someone thro...

Can Japanese People Read Difficult Kanji? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LaBNILVXDtkZo5QOLh5pKckKHHY_9zAh/view?usp=sharingImportant Vocab in this Video (EN):やたら (Yatara)– Indiscriminately, excessively; used when describing kanji with an overwhelming number of strokes that make them hard to read.説明書 (せつめいしょ |...

Are "Friends With Benefits" A Thing in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jxbt0yePIP84syWRkSJpiRaGpFnG2JZV/view?usp=sharingImportant 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 about potential risks or dangers. Used in the context of warning about risks like ST...

What Kind of Foreigners Shouldn't Come to Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPtYRBmdccS89wShaJ-cQ_CXKeTMzxFe/view?usp=sharingImportant 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 / Muiteitnai) – To be suited for / to not be suited for; used when discussing whether a...

Why Are There So Many Religious Organizations in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wP4JhPrKLf5Co7QfKjnAKiqnclrj5mrG/view?usp=sharingImportant 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; often associated with controversial groups in Japan.2. 巻き上げる(まきあげ...

Are Japanese Marriages to Foreigners Doomed to Fail? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zpRfq6KoPfsL96ArJjhz12lHGTLCq6UL/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):1. 国際結婚(こくさいけっこん | Kokusai kekkon) – International marriage; the main topic of the video, discussing challenges and perceptions.2. 離婚率(りこん�...

Why is Japan's Voter Turnout so Low?

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L5k-gjH5s1iM5Mrc3BKYqGNXCDeoxnZo/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):1. 選挙 (せんきょ | Senkyo)– Election; a central theme of the discussion.2. 関与 (かんよ | Kanyo)– Involvement; refers to how much people engage in politics.3. 投...

Would Japanese Girls Date a NERD? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12CNVuCbzdpSqmZb_-N1UEC6h2sJrWAoF/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):1. 重たい (おもたい | Omotai)– Heavy; can describe physical weight or emotional burden, such as an intense or clingy relationship.2. 誇らしい (ほこらしい | Hoko...

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=sharingImportant 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 being distant or unaffectionate in a relationship.マンネリ化 (マンネ...

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

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1804s7CL-ouIOJn6VaNknt0MdHPaIBC0-/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):命懸け (いのちがけ | Inochigake)– Risking one's life; mentioned in the context of professions like firefighters and pilots.操縦士 (そうじゅうし | Sōjūshi...

How is Islam Viewed in Japan? [JP Subs]

*Reupload to fix sub errorsSRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1afx9y3ddHzGEG_JBtaRh53VgoeAppKIA/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):確執 (かくしつ | Kakushitsu)– Conflict/grudge; often used to describe deep-seated disagreements or tensions, especially in relationships or ide...

How Important is Height in Japan? [JP Subs]

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RzVbNPVr5MAOt3YTdIP1rLhw8AVXnlsX/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):ちっこい (Chikkoi)– Small/petite; often used to describe someone who is short or small in stature.うさぎ跳び (Usagi tobi)– Rabbit jumps; a type of exercise mentioned...

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

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KWaszq161aGU7e0sW_AV15Gg0MBasA6a/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):和解 (わかい | Wakai)– Reconciliation; discussed in the context of resolving conflicts between leaders.停戦 (ていせん | Teisen)– Ceasefire; a key topic in the disc...

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

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LOt_9mEAmcn7L4t-D3-HrVChojrnZNil/view?usp=sharingImportant 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 increasing cost of living in Japan.税金 (ぜいきん | Zeikin)– Ta...

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

SRT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kUZNz7I5gY3pth6B3MsN3ztuCUuKCTnQ/view?usp=sharingImportant vocab in this video (EN):1. 家事 (かじ | Kaji) – Housework; frequently discussed as an expectation in relationships.2. 包容力 (ほうようりょく | Hōyōryoku) – Tolerance/emotional suppor...

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

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

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 videosbefore publishing the English-subtitled versions on YouTube. If there’s enough interest, I can prioritize this and adjust my schedule to make it h...