| Student |
Comment |
Gaku
2026-05-10 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Global Press Freedom Reaches Lowest Point in 25 Years' that you kindly selected for me on 10 May 2026.
I forgot to tell you about another problem with the Japanese media.
As I mentioned in the lesson, Japan's press freedom ranking is somewhere in the middle globally.
However, I suppose that the number of media outlets that choose not to report certain news is higher than you might think.
Most Japanese media outlets do not dare to report news that is inconvenient for certain institutions.
This behavior is completely unfair.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Takahiro
2026-05-10 |
Thank you, Sarah sensei. See you next time! |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-05-07 |
I was glad to talk with you. |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-05-04 |
I was happy to talk with you.
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Gaku
2026-05-04 |
Thank you so much, Pie.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'China Limits Popular “CEO Romance Micro-Dramas”' and listening material that you kindly selected for me on 3 May 2026.
I'm against the Chinese government's policy because freedom of expression should be protected to a certain extent.
In addition, companies engaged in the entertainment industry may lose profits.
However, since I'm not a Chinese citizen, I cannot comment much further on this matter.
Meanwhile, such short dramas are getting popular in Japan among young people who value time efficiency
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-05-02 |
I was glad to talk with you. |
Gaku
2026-04-27 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Could ‘Ikigai’ Help You Find Happiness?' that you kindly selected for me on 26 April 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, 'Ikigai' is a word with several meanings, such as motivation, joy, and a reason to live.
Nowadays, there are some unethical companies that exploit their employees' 'ikigai'.
Such companies are called 'black companies' in Japan.
We should be conscious of how this convenient word can be used.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Gaku
2026-04-26 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Doctors Warn of Risks Behind “Looksmaxxing” Trend' that you kindly selected for me on 24 April 2026.
As exemplified by plastic surgery, 'Looksmaxxing' has become popular and widely spread among Japanese women.
In general, Japanese women are more likely to be conscious of how they look than men.
Furthermore, successful examples are abundant on the internet due to the advancement of social media.
Meanwhile, 'Looksmaxxing' has not been as popular among Japanese men as we might have thought.
Building up muscles is accepted among a certain group of Japanese men, but most of them cannot afford the time for it because they are always tied up with demanding daily tasks.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-04-21 |
I was glad to be able to talk to you for the first time. |
Keiji
2026-04-21 |
Thank you so much! |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-04-06 |
I was happy to talk to you after so long. |
Gaku
2026-04-06 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Young People Say Retirement Saving Feels Pointless Amid Rising Costs' that you kindly selected for me on 5 April 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, quite a few people prioritize saving for their retirement in Japan.
It is obvious that a certain amount of assets is required after reaching retirement age, especially since the Japanese government officially announced that at least 20 million yen per person is needed.
In addition, there is a possibility that the pension eligibility age will be raised.
For these reasons, many Japanese citizens are highly conscious of saving money for their future.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
saki
2026-03-31 |
The sound quality is better than other teachers. Their voices are easier to hear. There's less background noise. The tempo is good. |
saki
2026-03-31 |
Saki is constantly experimenting to find ways to improve. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. |
Gaku
2026-03-30 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Income Gaps Put Pressure on Long-Term Friendships' that you kindly selected for me on 29 March 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I’ve been regularly meeting up for drinks with my old friends ever since our university days.
We usually split the bill because our salaries and social statuses are similar to each other, so it doesn't cause any friction.
However, I recommend paying equally, because if you pay more for them, your generosity might not be appreciated if they are broke.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
saki
2026-03-30 |
Thank you as always. I've instructed Saki to speak rather than type. |
yuki
2026-03-29 |
Yuki tends to speak Japanese without thinking too much, just winging it. |
saki
2026-03-29 |
Saki is equally shy when speaking Japanese. Even her Japanese teachers have a hard time with her. |
saki
2026-03-29 |
Sarah helps me, a shy person, to speak up. |
Gaku
2026-03-24 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'One in Three Afraid to Travel Solo, Survey Finds' that you kindly selected for me on 22 March 2026.
The term 'Window Workers' is commonly used in Japan to describe older, incompetent employees without any managerial title.
Recently, the use of this term has been declining because it is derogatory and may lead to bullying in the office.
Meanwhile, it is hard to reduce their salaries due to the seniority system, which is a conventional practice in traditional Japanese companies.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Gaku
2026-03-17 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Young Americans Question Value of College Degrees' that you kindly selected for me on 15 March 2026.
The value of obtaining a college degree remains high in contemporary Japanese society, even though its influence is diminishing in the US.
Conversely, certain private universities fail to maintain sufficient academic standards for their students.
Consequently, many people question the true value of attending such institutions.
For that reason, not just having a university degree, but which university grants it, is crucial within contemporary Japanese society.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
yuki
2026-03-14 |
The lessons always have a good pace. There's little distraction, and the teacher doesn't teach half-heartedly. |
Gaku
2026-03-08 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Turns Into a Harmful Obsession' that you kindly selected for me on 8 March 2026.
It was not until I read the article that I learned the word 'Orthorexia'.
I suppose most young Japanese women are more likely to develop orthorexia than Japanese men.
I recommend that Japanese middle-aged men have orthorexia because they tend to be obese.
Orthorexia can work effectively for them as remedy to reduce their weight.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class.
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Hatasan12-0186
2026-03-06 |
I was happy to talk to you after so long. |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-03-02 |
I was glad to talk with you. |
Gaku
2026-03-01 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'Mr. Beast’s Billion-Dollar Net Worth Doesn’t Mean Cash in the Bank' that you kindly selected for me on 1st March 2026.
I was already known of Mr. Beast as the world's most prominent YouTuber.
However, it was not until I read a recent article that I learned he acts as an investor for numerous companies.
He apparently possesses massive amounts of stock options, though cashing the equity out is far from simple.
In contrast, HIKAKIN, Japan's most prominent YouTuber, refrains from investing in other companies and has instead channeled his funds into his own ramen business.
His primary objective is not pursuing profits; rather, it appears he wants to make his childhood dream come true.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Gaku
2026-02-11 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable and insightful class as always, based on the material 'The “Cleaning Fairy” Case' that you kindly selected for me on 9 Feb. 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, the "Cleaning Fairy's" activities are clearly criminal.
If I woke up in the morning and found my house tidied up, I would call the police at once.
I have heard that you won't be found guilty if you shoot a burglar in your own home in the US.
In Japan, if you injure a burglar in your house, you might receive a lighter sentence or even be found not guilty.
For that reason, acting as a 'Cleaning Fairy' can be regarded not only as a crime but also as self-destructive behavior.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-02-09 |
I was happy to talk to you after so long. |
Gaku
2026-01-20 |
Thank you so much, Sarah.
It was an enjoyable, tactful class, as always, from the material based on "Posting Zero" that you kindly selected on 18 Jan. 2026.
As I mentioned in the lesson, I have accounts of major social media sites, but I take the 'Posting Zero' method.
I suppose the 'Posting Zero' approach is good for dealing with the current social media for the following reasons today:
- There is a low risk of our privacy being leaked.
- Obtain beneficial information by considering its source.
In addition, we can expect social media companies to take action to address current issues such as fake news, misinformation and bullying.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to taking your next class. |
Hatasan12-0186
2026-01-16 |
I was happy to talk to you after so long. |
