Do You Celebrate Christmas? New Years? Holiday Traditions

WE ARE BACK !!! ツアーじゃないんですよ。

Today's World Tour is all about getting back into the swing of things! We took a little break but here we are, ready and excited to keep going. Jenni is going to give everyone a bit of an update about life in general, and chat about her new biz she is starting! If you get anything out of this episode just remember.... It's NOT a Tour !!! lol. 今日のエピソードは、みなさんお久しぶりです！戻ってきました！って感じの回です。少しお休みを頂いてましたが（引越しや手術などあり）、またたくさんエピソード上げていきますよ！ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniisoda/ https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlfromjapan/ Subscribe to my youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@cowgirlfromjapan

Just Follow Your Passion with Hideto Okuzawa - A Cirque du Soleil Performer who knew zero English

In today's World Tour, we sit down with Hideto Okuzawa, a Japanese performer who spent 14 unforgettable years performing with Cirque du Soleil. Hideto shares his inspiring journey, from his initial introduction to the world of acrobatics to his transition from one of the most prestigious performance companies in the world to continuing his career back in Japan. Now, he performs his own shows around the country and also as an acrobatics teacher, he’s passing on his wealth of knowledge and experience to the next generation of performers. シルク・ド・ソレイユの元パフォーマーの奥澤秀人さんとの熱い会話、お楽しみください。 Key Topics: - Hideto’s Path to Cirque du Soleil: how it all started - The English Language Challenge: Hideto speaks candidly about how he navigated moving to Montreal with little to no English skills, and how he worked to overcome language barriers both on and off the stage. - Teaching the Next Generation: He discusses his teaching philosophy and what it’s like passing on his expertise to the next wave of performers. - Hideto's advise to younger generations for pursuing their dreams Find Hideto: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/highbar_monkey/ Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenniisoda/ https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlfromjapan/ Subscribe to my youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@cowgirlfromjapan

Do You Celebrate Christmas? New Years? Holiday Traditions

In today's World Tour, we dive into the fascinating holiday traditions and cultural practices from different parts of the world. My guest, Hika, and I reflect on our unique holiday experiences, having grown up in Japan, but now living in different countries with diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. As we talk about our current lives—Hika now residing in Dubai, a city with a majority of Muslim population, and me living in Canada, where Christmas is widely observed as a Christian holiday—we reflect on the beautiful diversity of holiday rituals and the ways different cultures honour the season. 今日のワールドツアーのトピックは、クリスマスから年末年始にかけての過ごし方について。住んでいる国の文化によって、みんなお休みの期間の過ごし方が全く違ったりするのがやっぱり面白いですね！ Key Topics Discussed: * New Year's vs. Christmas: Holiday priorities in Japan vs. North America * Hika's experience living in Dubai (Muslim-majority culture) * Celebrating holidays in a multicultural setting * Comparing Buddhist, Shinto, and Christian holiday traditions * Unique holiday rituals in different religions and cultures * How holiday traditions shape our understanding of family and community Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenniisoda/ https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlfromjapan/ Subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cowgirlfromjapan

THE SHORT GO December: 5 Best Moments 日本語で復習タイム

Welcome to "THE SHORT GO" – a monthly series where we bring you the juiciest, most interesting topics from our guests and break them down in both English and Japanese! In this episode, we are bringing my TOP 5 moments from our conversation with Bill Hemstapat last month, explaining some key points and making sure you understand the nuances in both languages. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate English learner, this episode is perfect for strengthening your language skills. Tune in for a fun and insightful recap that blends entertainment, education, and a bit of language learning – all in one episode! Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenniisoda/ https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlfromjapan/ Subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cowgirlfromjapan

英語を使わずに最後まで話せるか？の会

I tried only using Japanese in this episode, I do find it hard to explain things in Japanese now as it just doesn't come out as quick anymore merely because I don't use it on a daily basis. 日本語のレベルが本当低い、、、がんばれ自分。 でも、まとめるシリーズ楽しみです！Thank you for listening :) Connect with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jenniisoda/ https://www.instagram.com/cowgirlfromjapan/ Subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cowgirlfromjapan