Conversations from Japan
TheRisu JapanPodcast.
Real Japanese hosts and One British guy; and plenty lost in translation. Join us as we explore Japan, Japanese culture and language. With curious questions, random, rude and ridiculous tangents and plenty of laughs along the way. You might learn something; we might even stay on topic. No promises.
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Meet the hosts
The voices around the table.
Four people, one curiosity: the everyday Japan that rarely makes it into a guidebook.
Risu
Host · Japanese · From episode 1
Raised in Japan’s Nara region, Risu’s journey took her to England, where she met and married William. Now a Twitch streamer and Japanese language teacher, she shares her passion for Japanese language and culture with audiences around the world.
William
Host · British · From episode 1
Born and raised in Nottingham, home of Robin Hood, William spent six unforgettable months living in Osaka, Japan, with Risu. He works in IT and has a passion for all things Japanese.
Yossi
Host · Japanese · From episode 2 (Guest on Episode 1)
Based in Aomori, Japan, Yossi balances life as a hospital nurse with her passion for Twitch streaming. She shares her home with two mischievous cats, Tsuna (Tuna) and Saba (Mackerel), who seem determined to become regular guests on the show!
Kuni
Host · Japanese · From episode 8
Born and raised in Gifu, Japan, Kuni studied alongside Risu at an international university in Osaka. Since then, his career with a Japanese company has taken him to China and India, giving him a wealth of international experiences and stories to share.
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