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Sakura and Peter
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Latest Podcast
日付と曜日だけの“白紙"「マイブック」が18万部超の爆売れ!
"My Book," the "Blank" Only With Dates and Days, Explodes in Sales with Over 180,000 Copies!
Join Sakura and Peter in this episode as they delve into the fascinating topic of the "爆売れ" phenomenon in Japan, exploring the unexpected success of a blank book called "マイブック." Discover the cultural insights behind this trend and learn about the concept of "e-nikki," an illustrated diary capturing daily experiences. Uncover the educational value of these trends and how they reflect modern Japanese consumer preferences. Tune in to enhance your Japanese language skills and cultural awareness.
Latest Podcasts
EP 29
January 21, 2026
日付と曜日だけの“白紙"「マイブック」が18万部超の爆売れ!"My Book," the "Blank" Only With Dates and Days, Explodes in Sales with Over 180,000 Copies!
爆売れ絵日記
EP 28
January 14, 2026
「獣被害188億円」に一石、「ジビエ缶詰」でCanned Game Meat for Japan’s Wildlife Damage
農作物被害レトルト
EP 27
January 8, 2026
北日本の早めの桜開花予想Early Cherry Blossom Forecast for Northern Japan
開花予想桜前線