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Even though I’m Japanese, I often feel confused when I return to Japan!?

Easy Japanese listening practice about reverse culture shock, language confusion, everyday life in Japan, and having two places that feel like home.

Hi everyone! I’m Suzuka! 😊

In this episode, I talk about the reverse culture shock I feel every time I return to Japan after living in Korea. 🇯🇵🇰🇷

In this video, I talk about:

・Mixing up Japanese and Korean, and getting confused by Japanese words and polite language
・Feeling a little panicked by everyday rules in Japan, such as buses, meal tickets, and self-checkout machines
・Thinking about where I belong while feeling that both Japan and Korea are “home”

This is not a comparison about whether Japan or Korea is better. It is a personal story about the experiences and changes I have noticed while living in Korea and returning to Japan.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Opening: What is reverse culture shock?
02:08 Confused by Japanese, even though I’m Japanese
08:24 A little panic over everyday rules in Japan
15:41 My mind is in Japan, but my body is used to Korea
18:19 The Japan in my memories and Japan today
20:41 Feeling “I’m home” and “I’m visiting” at the same time
24:16 Where do I belong?
26:44 What about you?
27:11 Workbook information and ending

If you are studying Japanese, please use this episode for listening practice, passive listening, and shadowing! 😊

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