In this episode, I share my full origin story - all the way from my younger days back in high school, through to my first visit to Japan at the age of 18.

How did I end up getting into Japanese language?
How did immersion help me reach fluency, and why do I think classroom foundations made my journey faster?

At the end of the video, I’ll also share my top tips you can use to improve your own Japanese learning. Whether you’re just starting or looking for ways to level up, I hope this video helps you out in some way!

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Thought I'd do a video riff today. Inspired by local business staff cleaning up autumn leaves this morning 🍂🍁

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Koromogae (switching to winter wardrobe), hot water bottles, lights and light stands.
Another quick episode on the run.

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Another cycle-cast today. Thoughts on content creation. Flying blind. Back to roots. Morning brew. Work. Future.

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Cycle-casting. Happy DJI news. Emotional last sports day.

DJI repair updates. Late-night Lights. Loving autumn.

DJI update. Shoutouts. Foreigner. Gaikokujin. Learning Japanese.
YouTube links to Tracy and Paul:
https://www.youtube.com/@weeklyfascination
https://www.youtube.com/@Exjapter

DJI issues. Bacon. Future videos. Exercise. Audience.

Yoro Falls. Camera issues. Yirgacheffe. Welcome to today's impromptu riff.

Whipper snippers, fancy flashlights, customer service and still waiting on my studio light.

Impromptu Riff: 10/29/2025
Hectic days at work, blood pressure monitors, astringency, and wonderful benefits of morning walks.

Impromptu Riff: 10/28/2025
Updates, stuff, etc.

How do you start up a brewery in Japan? What are the pros and cons of setting up in Japan?
To find out, I spoke to the head brewer and co-founder of Tall Boys Brewing (TBB) in Nagoya.

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Website: https://tallboysbrewing.jp/
Online Store: https://tallboysbrewing.square.site/
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I was lucky enough to make it to this massive event, the SCAJ 2025 exhibition and conference. I had just found out about the even one day before, so I wasn't sure I'd make it, but I managed to get there!

As a coffee lover, I was very excited to see so many products and people under one roof. Great energy!

In this episode, I'll tell you about some interesting coffees and products that I came across, and like I always do, I introduce a Word of the Day at the end of the episode.

Recently, my friend recommended this place for coffee beans. I went last Sunday and was so impressed that I decided to make an episode about it.

Thanks for watching and catch you at the next episode!

As some of you know, I recently travelled to Hokkaido.

While there, I went to a place called Aimer, that makes handmade treats using only plant-based ingredients – and most of them are sourced locally!

So, if you're visiting Niseko, you might want to check this place out; it's only about 30 kilometers southwest from there.

If you'd like to have a look at their products and check the details of their offerings, you can also check their website.
Links below.

Aimer Online Shop: https://tealhokkaido.stores.jp/

Aimer on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gqw5aoEgWnMXQ6mA9

I went to Toyota City Museum for the first time on Saturday and just made it in time to see the exhibition: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Ancient Egypt.

Also, some general updates.

Summer. Floor sitting fatigue. Wireless Mic'ing.

Septemberick. Upcoming interviews and plans.