[ Word of the Day ]

der Trauzeuge / die Trauzeugin (witness to a marriage)

📝 Episode Outline

Marriage Procedures in Germany

 - documents we needed in Japan

 - procedure we needed to do in Germany

Differences between marriage procedures in Japan and Germany

 - comparisons with Japanese procedures

Preparation for our marriage ceremony

 - dress, flowers, music and so on…

[ Word of the Day ]

die Rivalität (rivalry)

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

e.g.

Es gibt eine Rivalität zwischen Deutschland und Frankreich

(There is a rivalry between Germany and France)

Purpose of the Trip

・What we did in London

・Food / Restaurant

New Discoveries in London

・London drinking culture

・People in London

・I love big cities

・English jokes

Comparing Cultures: London vs. Germany & Japan

・American person we met

・German stare

【a word of the day】

die Haftpflichtversicherung

(liability insurance)

Apartment Hunting in Germany vs. Japan

-How to find an apartment in German and in Japan?

-How does typical German and Japanese apartment look like

How Renting Works in Germany and Japan

-The landlord system in Germany

-The agency system in Japan

Troubles in Renting

-Recent issues we've faced

-Tips for renting in Germany

Our Story

-Brief summary of us

Good Things About an International Couple

-From Patrick’s perspective & Yukari’s perspective

Challenges of an International Couple

-Differences in language, expression, and so on

-Misunderstandings

-Cost a lot

Long Distance

-The hardest thing about long distance

-Patrick’s regret

-F*ck romance!?

Tips for Other Couples

-PLAN EVERYTHING

-TELL YOUR WISH

Our Personal Fashion Journey in Japan and Germany

-What does Patrick think about Japanese fashion

-What does Yukari think about German fashion

-Initial style challenges & changes after moving to Germany

German Fashion Trends

-How climate and lifestyle influence fashion choices

Japanese Fashion Trends

・Popular trends (Y2K)

Episode Outline (Talking Points):

Family Relationshop

・Old and modern typical German vs. Japanese families dynamics

Family Gatherings & Traditions

・German Christmas vs. Japanese New Year

Communication Styles

・Japanese families don't communicate?!

・Do overly strong family relationships hinder children's development?

First Visit in Japan

・How and why Patrick first came to Japan

・Cultural shocks and first impressions

Meeting Yukari in Japan

・How we met

・"I love you" on the first date

・Dating culture in Japan vs. Germany

Later Visits to Japan

・ Where we went and what we did during those visits

・Favorite city

・Japan is colder than in Germany?

Word of the Day

”Papierkram”

It is typically used without an article in German, as it refers to the cumbersome and tedious paperwork or administrative tasks, often associated with bureaucracy.

Ich habe den ganzen Tag mit Papierkram verbracht.

(I spent the whole day doing paperwork.)

1 Differences from pre-German expectations

Initial image

Reality

2 Culture shock

Weather

Unfriendliness

3 Similarities between Germany and Japan

・Are we both a bit shy?

・Following rules

4 Germany vs. Japan: Pros & Cons

・Better work-life balance in 🇩🇪

・Good food and great customer service in 🇯🇵

5 Our plans for the future

・Where to settle?

1. Self-Introductions & German Learning Background

・When I started learning German.

・Why I study German.

・How Patrick supports my learning.

2. Typical & Funny Mistakes

・My biggest mistake.

・Funny mistakes Patrick found in my German.

3. My Learning Goals and Learning Tips

・My goals for learning German in 2025.

・Tips for learning