Zach from Canada and Naoya from Japan discuss the differences between their cultures in English and Japanese with a new topic. カナダのザックと日本のなおやが、英語と日本語でそれぞれの国のちがいについて話すポッドキャストです。

Koryuu Podcast/交流ポッドキャスト

Travel designer Ernest and Japanese teacher Naoya share the beauty of daily life of Japan with native Japanese conversation.トラベルデザイナーのアネちゃんと、日本語教師なおやの"Real-Life Japan"です。日本に関する話題について、自然な日本語で、お伝えしています。

Real-Life Japan

Let's figure out if lynx can lift a car...

Everything Zenified 

Can a Lynx Lift a Car 

This is a reimagining of The Ugly Duckling by the great Danish author H.C. Andersen, set in a Norwegian context.

The Ugly Kitten

An incredible story about none other than Lou the Lynx, the feline rocker who's taken the world by storm. 

What If A Lynx was A Rock Star 

We delve into the intricate and often humorous interplay between these two neighboring cultures – Norway and Sweden. Much like Newton's laws of thermodynamics, the principles of conversation dynamics between Norwegians and Swedes can be observed and understood through a few key laws:

First Law: The Law of Politeness Conservation
In any conversation between a Norwegian and a Swede, politeness is neither created nor destroyed but merely transferred. Each party carefully navigates the exchange, ensuring that respect and civility remain balanced and intact.

Second Law: The Principle of Understatement Equilibrium
Understatements in Norwegian-Swedish dialogue tend to seek equilibrium. When one party downplays an event or achievement, the other instinctively matches this tone, creating a harmonious balance of modesty and humor.

Third Law: The Entropy of Misunderstandings
As the complexity of conversation increases, so does the potential for misunderstandings. These are often caused by the subtle nuances and cultural references unique to each nation. Yet, this entropy is often countered by the shared history and mutual respect between Norwegians and Swedes, leading to resolution and clarity.

Join us as we explore these dynamics and uncover the fascinating, and often understated, art of Norwegian-Swedish communication.

The Dynamics of Scandinavian Communication – Understatements 

A fascinating tale that I think many of you will find both surprising and inspiring. Imagine owning a stunning purple Lamborghini, the epitome of luxury and speed. Now, imagine trading that in for something far less extravagant—a simple city bike, Oslo city bike. What would drive someone to make such a drastic change? Let's hear that from Jason Morgan aka. No-crown...

From Purple Lamborghini to Oslo City Bike - A Journey of Transformation – Exclusive Interview with No-Crown


Have you ever wondered why your cat is so secretive? Do you sometimes feel like they know more than they let on? 


How to Figure Out if Your Cat is a Secret Agent 007

nside a dimly lit cave, a group of people sit huddled around glowing amphoras. These vessels are no ordinary pottery; they're meticulously painted with images of legendary wrestlers, engaged in eternal combat. The flickering light from a small fire casts these images onto the walls, animating the wrestlers in a primitive, captivating dance of shadows.



The cave's inhabitants watch these images, interpreting the epic battles as the ultimate expression of wrestling. They debate the techniques, celebrate the victories, and mourn the defeats, all from the moving images on the amphoras. To them, these representations are the entirety of wrestling—there is no world beyond the wrestlers on the pottery.


Nikostratos, ever the curious and skeptical cat, notices a sliver of light peeking through a crack in the cave wall. The murals and their tales don't satisfy his curiosity. One day, driven by a particularly pungent smell of the outside world—a mix of fresh earth and sweat—he finds a loose stone and wiggles his way through the crack.

Wrestling, skeptical Cats, and Allegory of the Cave

Picture this: a giant peanut statue from the heart of rural America, Durant, Oklahoma, making its way to one of the most prestigious art venues in the world, the Louvre in Paris. 