Medical Student Life in JAPAN

It's always bittersweet when something comes to an end—sad to see it finish, but exciting to embrace new challenges and experiences. In today's episode, the series finale, Teacher Michael reflects on nearly five years with Medical Student Life in Japan. He shares some key stats and highlights from the past five seasons. A big thank you to all the listeners who have supported and tuned in to hear the stories of these incredible medical students in Nara, Japan. Until we meet again—enjoy!

In today's episode, Takeshi returns for an engaging conversation about his upcoming spring vacation plans to Yakushima and his experiences as a 4th-year medical student learning from senior doctors in the hospital. Enjoy!

In today's episode, the funny and charming 4th-year student, Takeshi, is back! We kick off our conversation with a laugh as he shares his recent battle with the flu, the rise of online doctor consultations, and his adventures on scenic night trains. But that’s not all—Takeshi opens up about the real challenges rural hospitals are facing, including the growing shortage of new recruits. It's an insightful and entertaining chat you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, we welcome Hayato back for his second appearance! We kick things off with a warm-up chat about his recent final exams before diving deep into the world of Japanese instant noodles. Hayato gives us a quick history lesson on these iconic noodles, and then the real fun begins—we taste and review three different kinds! We had a blast, and we hope you enjoy it just as much!

In this episode, Michael welcomes third-year student Hayato onto the show. Hayato is a passionate and diligent student who not only studies hard but also devotes his time to research. We talk about his studies, his research interests, his unique part-time job, and much more. Enjoy!