Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Interview with Peter Galante, Founder of JapanesePod101
Ever thought about trying JapanesePod101? It's an incredibly useful listening platform to help you improve so many aspects of your Japanese. Whether you're learning Japanese grammar, trying to improve your Japanese listening comprehension, whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, this platform is effective.
Today we'll talk with one of the real people behind this popular system - Peter Galante, founder of JapanesePod101 (and co-founder of Innovative Language). I hope you enjoy this interview snippet with Peter.
**Want to hear this entire interview? You can find it here: **
thejapanguy.com/interview-peter-galante-japanesepod101
**Want to see my in-depth YOUTUBE REVIEW of Japanesepod101? Go here: **
youtu.be/JY-hbzwcAxc
**Need to see a more detailed, WRITTEN REVIEW? You can find that here: **
thejapanguy.com/japanesepod101-review
**If you want to try a FREE DEMO LESSON of JapanesePod 101 with me, go here: **
thejapanguy.com/japanesepod-101-lesson-demo
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**NEED MORE JAPAN INFO?**
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thejapanguy.com
**BUSINESS INQUIRIES?**
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Let's talk about it:
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CREDITS:
Big shout out to Brock Berrigan! YOU ROCK, BROCK!
Clockwork - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
Interview with Peter Galante, Founder of JapanesePod101
Ever thought about trying JapanesePod101? It's an incredibly useful listening platform to help you improve so many aspects of your Japanese. Whether you're learning Japanese grammar, trying to improve your Japanese listening comprehension, whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, this platform is effective.
Today we'll talk with one of the real people behind this popular system - Peter Galante, founder of JapanesePod101 (and co-founder of Innovative Language). I hope you enjoy this interview snippet with Peter.
**Want to hear this entire interview? You can find it here: **
thejapanguy.com/interview-peter-galante-japanesepod101
**Want to see my in-depth YOUTUBE REVIEW of Japanesepod101? Go here: **
youtu.be/JY-hbzwcAxc
**Need to see a more detailed, WRITTEN REVIEW? You can find that here: **
thejapanguy.com/japanesepod101-review
**If you want to try a FREE DEMO LESSON of JapanesePod 101 with me, go here: **
thejapanguy.com/japanesepod-101-lesson-demo
**STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN?**
If you're looking for a community of other self-study learners just like you, join us at Japanese Mavericks:
japanesemavericks.com
**SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL**
Want to buy me a Peach Coke? Or help send me on the next epic, YouTube Adventure? You can click the link below (I appreciate the love more than you know):
paypal.me/thejapanguy
**NEED MORE JAPAN INFO?**
For more great info and Japan-related articles, check out The Japan Guy blog:
thejapanguy.com
**BUSINESS INQUIRIES?**
If you're interested in collaborating or doing a business partnership,
Let's talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
**EQUIPMENT I'M USING**
(Affiliate disclosure: Yes, these are Amazon affiliate links, so I do earn a commission when you purchase through them. But I'm only recommending things I actually use.)
Main Field Camera
CANON Digital Rebel
amzn.to/2XcJhvu
Talking Head Video Mic
Blue Snowball Mic
amzn.to/2X9gR5x
Tripod
Manfrotto
amzn.to/2D9yFpl
Auphonix Pop Filter
amzn.to/2GovL2m
**WANT TO SEE ALL OF MY GEAR?**
If you're interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my Amazon Influencer page:
amazon.com/shop/thejapanguy
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CREDITS:
Big shout out to Brock Berrigan! YOU ROCK, BROCK!
Clockwork - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
![My Kabukicho Love Hotel Experience [Shinjuku, Japan]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eWWRiAbZjfE/mqdefault.jpg "My Kabukicho Love Hotel Experience [Shinjuku, Japan]
Love Hotel - Kabukicho,Tokyo - The Japanese Love Hotel Experience
Ever spent the night in a Tokyo Love Hotel? Today lets do a tour of a love hotel in Kabukicho, one of Tokyos most infamous red-light districts.
Many people attach a negative stigma to Japanese love hotels, but they are a huge business in Japan. Apparently, someone is using them, as they make upwards of $40 billion as an industry...every single year!
Today, I finally had the chance to finally get out of my apartment and take a glimpse at some of the most popular love hotels in Tokyo. Lets go to Kabukicho, a red light district in the heart of Shinjuku.
Want to know what love hotel is? What to know how to use a love hotel? Watch this video! Well break down a Kabukicho, Shinjuku love hotel in its entirety. Well do this japan love hotel tour in a way thats fun and memorable!
🎥 IN TODAYS VIDEO 🎥
00:00 INTRO
00:45 Kabukicho Stroll
02:33 Love Hotel Cost
02:38 Hotel Listo
07:07 Why People Use Love Hotels
08:33 Who It Isnt For
#japaneselovehotel #kabukicholovehotel #tokyolovehotel
✅WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE LISTENING SKILLS? ✅
I think JapanesePod101 is a system worth using:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/highly-recommends-jpod101
🎙 INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESEPOD FOUNDER 🎙
Listen to my in-depth interview with JP101 Founder, Peter Galante. Go here:
▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwlr5m-FCqA
✅ WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE CONVERSATION SKILLS? ✅I think the italki platform is a great way to do that:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
🔵 FULL ITALKI REVIEW 🔵
▶https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII
🗾 STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN? 🗾
If youre looking for a community of other self-study learners just like you,
join us at Japanese Mavericks:
▶ https://japanesemavericks.com
🔵 NEED MORE JAPAN INFO? 🔵
For other learn-Japanese resource and Japan-related articles, check out The Japan Guy blog:
▶ https://thejapanguy.com
🌟 BUSINESS INQUIRIES? 🌟
If youre interested in collaborating or doing a business partnership,
Lets talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
📷 EQUIPMENT IM USING 📷
(Affiliate disclosure: Yes, these are Amazon affiliate links, so I do earn a commission when you purchase through them. But Im only recommending things I actually use.)
Main Field Camera
CANON Digital Rebel
▶ https://amzn.to/2XcJhvu
Talking Head Video Mic
Blue Snowball Mic
▶ https://amzn.to/2X9gR5x
Tripod
Manfrotto
▶ https://amzn.to/2D9yFpl
Auphonix Pop Filter
▶ https://amzn.to/2GovL2m
🎙 WANT TO SEE ALL OF MY GEAR? 🎙
If youre interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my Amazon Influencer page:
▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thejapanguy
PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that Ive personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you.
CREDITS
Clockwork - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
Salud - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
THANKS BROCK!!
Cryptic Sorrow - Atlantean Twilight by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100276
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
https://youtu.be/eWWRiAbZjfE")
![iTalki Japanese Review [Better Japanese With italki?]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gAq4Ca5hEII/mqdefault.jpg "iTalki Japanese Review [Better Japanese With italki?]
iTalki Japanese Review [Better Japanese with italki?]
Speaking is probably the most important aspect being able to communicate fully in Japanese. Unfortunately, for many, this can also be the aspect of Japanese that students get the fewest chances to practice.
In todays review well take at a platform to help you get all of the Japanese speaking practice that you need. This is the ultimate italki review, and I hope you find it useful. Well examine the pros, the cons, the teachers, and the features of this popular language-learning platform.
🎥 IN THIS VIDEO 🎥
01:40 - What Is italki?
02:05 - THE PROS
04:48 - THE CONS
07:13 - Price
08:54 - Features
10:49 - Teacher Test
17:43 - Tips
18:57 - Who Is italki For?
19:22 - Who Isnt italki For?
20:06 - Rating
20:58 - Wrap-Up
21:35 - Japanese Teacher Intro Mashup
#japaneseitalkireview #italkireview #italkijapanesereview
✅ TRY ITALKI FOR YOURSELF? ✅
Whether youre a beginner, novice, or an expert, italki gives you the CRITICAL speaking practice
you need to improve your Japanese conversation skills. I HIGHLY recommend it:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
✏️ WANT A MORE DETAILED REVIEW?✏️
Ive written a more extensive italki review!
You can check it out here:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/ultimate-italki-review/
🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY TEACHERS IN THIS REVIEW! 🙏
Thank you so much, Akari Sensei, Yuki Sensei, and Merorin Sensei!
AKARI SENSEI
https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
Akari Senseis Podcast - https://lnkfi.re/akarijapanese
YUKI SENSEI
https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
MERORIN SENSEI
https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
✅ WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE LISTENING SKILLS? ✅
I think JapanesePod101 is a system worth using:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/highly-recommends-jpod101
📕 STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN? 📕
If youre looking for a community of other self-study learners just like you,
join us at Japanese Mavericks:
▶ https://japanesemavericks.com
👺 NEED MORE JAPAN INFO? 👺
For more great info and Japan-related articles, check out The Japan Guy blog:
▶ https://thejapanguy.com
📷 WANNA SEE ALL OF MY GEAR? 📷
If youre interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my Amazon Influencer page:
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**BUSINESS INQUIRIES?**
If youre interested in collaborating or doing a business partnership,
Lets talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that Ive personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you.
CREDITS
Clockwork - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
Salud - Four Walls and an Amplifier by Brock Berrigan
An Old Love Tale - The Scenic Route by Brock Berrigan
THANKS, BROCK!!
MORE MUSIC BY
Miscel - Fuzz: spoti.fi/318Z28o
https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII")
![Hondas ASIMO Robot Speaks! [My 1st Time Seeing ASIMO]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k2S_mfb5Zuc/mqdefault.jpg "Hondas ASIMO Robot Speaks! [My 1st Time Seeing ASIMO]
Hondas ASIMO Robot Speaks! [My 1st Time Seeing ASIMO]
Hondas Asimo Robot, live and in person, at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011. This robot was everything that I imagined hed be. This is a great way for you to see the future of artificial intelligence and get some good Japanese practice at the same time.
I translated this a long time ago, so if you see any errors, let me know in the comments.
🎥 IN TODAYS VIDEO 🎥
00:00 INTRO
00:47 Asimo Arrives
01:11 Asimo Speaks
#hondaasimorobot #asimospeaks #asimohonda
👍 Did you enjoy this Duolingo Japanese review? Please dont forget to like, comment,
share and subscribe! 👍
✅WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE LISTENING SKILLS? ✅
I think JapanesePod101 is a system worth using:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/highly-recommends-jpod101
🎙 INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESEPOD FOUNDER 🎙
Listen to my in-depth interview with JP101 Founder, Peter Galante. Go here:
▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwlr5m-FCqA
🗣 WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE CONVERSATION SKILLS? 🗣
I think the italki platform is a great way to do that:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
🔵 FULL ITALKI REVIEW 🔵
▶https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII
📕 STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN? 📕
If youre looking for a community of other self-study learners just like you,
join us at Japanese Mavericks:
▶ https://japanesemavericks.com
🔵 NEED MORE JAPAN INFO? 🔵
For other learn-Japanese resource and Japan-related articles, check out The Japan Guy blog:
▶https://thejapanguy.com
🌟 BUSINESS INQUIRIES? 🌟
If youre interested in collaborating or doing a business partnership,
Lets talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
📷 EQUIPMENT IM USING 📷
(Affiliate disclosure: Yes, these are Amazon affiliate links, so I do earn a commission when you purchase through them. But Im only recommending things I actually use.)
Main Field Camera
CANON Digital Rebel
https://amzn.to/2XcJhvu
Talking Head Video Mic
Blue Snowball Mic
https://amzn.to/2X9gR5x
Tripod
Manfrotto
https://amzn.to/2D9yFpl
Auphonix Pop Filter
https://amzn.to/2GovL2m
🎙 WANT TO SEE ALL OF MY GEAR? 🎙
If youre interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my Amazon Influencer page:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thejapanguy
PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that Ive personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you.")
![How To Get A Japan Rail Commuter Pass [Step-By-Step Tutorial]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kV1fhrFlzUI/mqdefault.jpg "How To Get A Japan Rail Commuter Pass [Step-By-Step Tutorial]
How To Get A Japan Rail Commuter Pass [Step-By-Step Tutorial]
Public transportation is a part of life here in Japan. The Japan Rail is a HUGE part of the culture. Knowing how to get a Japan train pass is going to be very useful for you, especially If youre going to be riding the trains often. You might as well save yourself money and time, right?
Lets say theres a commute route that you follow on a daily basis. Getting a 1, 3, or 6-month teikiken can save you a load of money over time. Whether youre an employee or a student who is commuting. Its definitely worth looking into.
🎥 IN TODAYS VIDEO 🎥
00:00 INTRO
00:20 Step-By-Step Commuter Pass Tutorial
04:03 Be Careful of This
#jrcommuterpass #japanrailcommuterpass #japanrailtutorial
Did you enjoy this tutorial?
👍 Please dont forget to like, comment, share and subscribe! 👍
Ive laid out the entire process, step by step, of how to get a commuter pass in this video. This video shows you how put the pass on on your Suica. If you dont know how to get a Suica card yet, not to worry. I have a video about that, too:
https://youtu.be/JC6lwNq4XDk
✅WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE LISTENING SKILLS? ✅
I think JapanesePod101 is a system worth using:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/highly-recommends-jpod101
🎙 INTERVIEW WITH JAPANESEPOD FOUNDER 🎙
Listen to my in-depth interview with JP101 Founder, Peter Galante. Go here:
▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwlr5m-FCqA
🗣 WANT TO IMPROVE YOUR JAPANESE CONVERSATION SKILLS? 🗣
I think the italki platform is a great way to do that:
▶ https://www.thejapanguy.com/recommends-italki-yt
🔵 FULL ITALKI REVIEW 🔵
▶https://youtu.be/gAq4Ca5hEII
📕 STUDYING JAPANESE ON YOUR OWN? 📕
If youre looking for a community of other self-study learners just like you,
join us at Japanese Mavericks:
▶ https://japanesemavericks.com
🔵 NEED MORE JAPAN INFO? 🔵
For other learn-Japanese resource and Japan-related articles, check out The Japan Guy blog:
▶https://thejapanguy.com
🌟 BUSINESS INQUIRIES? 🌟
If youre interested in collaborating or doing a business partnership,
Lets talk about it:
donald@thejapanguy.com
📷 EQUIPMENT IM USING 📷
(Affiliate disclosure: Yes, these are Amazon affiliate links, so I do earn a commission when you purchase through them. But Im only recommending things I actually use.)
Main Field Camera
CANON Digital Rebel
https://amzn.to/2XcJhvu
Talking Head Video Mic
Blue Snowball Mic
https://amzn.to/2X9gR5x
Tripod
Manfrotto
https://amzn.to/2D9yFpl
Auphonix Pop Filter
https://amzn.to/2GovL2m
🎙 WANT TO SEE ALL OF MY GEAR? 🎙
If youre interested in any of the gear that I use to make videos, please check out my Amazon Influencer page:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/thejapanguy
PLEASE NOTE: This page does contain affiliate links, and I do earn a small commission when you purchase items through those links. However, I only recommend items that Ive personally vetted and that I think will GENUINELY help you.")
