Send us a text After 40 years of running the same cozy coffee shop in Japan, my parents are finally retiring. In this special episode, I share the story of how it all began, what the shop meant to our community, and the deeper reality behind small, family-run businesses in Japan. It’s personal, a little bittersweet, and a quiet tribute to a generation who kept going—no matter what. 日本のとある小さな喫茶店。両親が40年間続けてきたそのお店が、ついに幕を閉じます。今回のエピソードでは、喫茶店のはじまりの物語、地域とのつながり、そして日本各地にある家族経営の小さなお店が抱えるリアル...
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Send us a text After 40 years of running the same cozy coffee shop in Japan, my parents are finally retiring. In this special episode, I share the story of how it all began, what the shop meant to our community, and the deeper reality behind small, family-run businesses in Japan. It’s personal, a little bittersweet, and a quiet tribute to a generation who kept going—no matter what. 日本のとある小さな喫茶店。両親が40年間続けてきたそのお店が、ついに幕を閉じます。今回のエピソードでは、喫茶店のはじまりの物語、地域とのつながり、そして日本各地にある家族経営の小さなお店が抱えるリアル...
Send us a text In Japan, April is more than just the start of spring—it’s the beginning of everything! From the iconic Nyūgakushiki (school entrance ceremonies) to Hanami parties under the cherry blossoms, this episode takes you through the nostalgic beauty of Japan’s new school year. Ryusuke shares personal April memories and why this season hits so different in Japan. Japan’s New School Year Kicks Off in April Ryusuke’s Nostalgic April Stories – 懐かしい思い出Nyūgakushiki (入学式) – ...
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Send us a text After 40 years of running the same cozy coffee shop in Japan, my parents are finally retiring. In this special episode, I share the story of how it all began, what the shop meant to our community, and the deeper reality behind small, family-run businesses in Japan. It’s personal, a little bittersweet, and a quiet tribute to a generation who kept going—no matter what. 日本のとある小さな喫茶店。両親が40年間続けてきたそのお店が、ついに幕を閉じます。今回のエピソードでは、喫茶店のはじまりの物語、地域とのつながり、そして日本各地にある家族経営の小さなお店が抱えるリアル...