Ringo Connect Culture Exchange Program serves as a bridge to connect Japanese and international perspectives to the world. From a podcast to various cultural initiatives, we provide programs to spread Japanese multiculturalism.
Led by a host, we explore everything from culture shocks to different societal norms. Each episode includes engaging conversations to celebrate cultural differences, expanding our horizons. Tune in.
In this episode, we undercover the origins of Ringo Connect and explore the aspirations of our Founding Board of Directors: Ryo Ikeda (President), Touma Yoneyama (Secretary), and Teruaki Kimishima (Treasurer). Tune in.
In this episode, we undercover the origins of Ringo Connect and explore the aspirations of our Founding Board of Directors: Ryo Ikeda (President), Touma Yoneyama (Secretary), and Teruaki Kimishima (Treasurer). Tune in.
In this episode, we uncover the stories of what it is like to be a student at the Japanese School of Detroit Student in the United States. From the educational and cultural values, we explore the depths of the international perspective.
In the episode, we discuss the differences between school lunches in Japan and the United States! What's so great about Japan's school lunch system that America doesn't have? What exactly is a typical lunch menu in America? Please listen!
In this episode, we discuss the differences in convenience store between Japan and the United States! What exactly is "Slushie", the drink we often seen in the American 7-Eleven? What exactly is the popular products from Japanese convenience stores? Please listen to the reality of convenience store culture that cross over the seas!
In this episode, we discuss the differences in transportation. From bullet trains in Japan to unique US driving laws, we uncover the distinct characteristics of transportation in Japan versus the United States. Which lane do they drive? What unique driving laws do they have? Tune in!
In this episode, we discuss the differences and similarities in Japanese and American school life. While school in the United States starts late August, did you know that school year starts in April in Japan? In the US, students go class to class, and students constantly rush to get to the next class… How different is school life in Japan and the US? Tune in to listen to the similarities and differences in school life!
In this episode, we discuss about our favorite “snacks” that everyone needs once in a while! What is your favorite snacks? What are interesting qualities of Japanese snacks!? Additionally, we brought a guest who discusses the differences between Japanese and American snacks! Tune in and learn about new cultures and snack qualities here!
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Word-for-word translation for "Yojijyukugo" is a "four-character idiomatic compound." It can condense different concepts to express emotional idioms while only using the limited 4 Japanese characters called "Kanji". And Ringo Connect's Weekly 四字熟語(Yojijyukugo) - as the name implies, provides an opportunity to learn about a new yojijyukugo every week. Delve into the world of yojijyukugo to spice up your Japanese conversations.
As part of our cultural exchange program, we proudly support the City of Novi, Michigan, by translating their bi-weekly news program, After The Gavel, into Japanese. Thanks to our amazing volunteer Japanese newscaster, the program is not only translated but also beautifully dubbed in Japanese. Curious to learn more? Check out the City of Novi's YouTube channel and experience it for yourself!