About Hanaseru

Hanaseru brings authentic Japanese conversation and cultural insights to learners worldwide. Our podcasts are designed for intermediate to advanced learners who want to deepen their understanding of both language and culture.

Meet Your Hosts

Sakura

Sakura

A 26-year-old Tokyo native who studied at a prestigious university in California. Sakura now works in international business development at a major Japanese trading company while co-hosting the Hanaseru podcast.

Peter

Peter

A 28-year-old American graphic designer from Portland, Oregon, who has been living in Tokyo since 2020. Peter brings a fresh perspective on Japanese culture through the lens of someone experiencing it firsthand.

Our Approach

At Hanaseru, we leverage cutting-edge AI technology to create authentic, educational conversations between Sakura and Peter that help you improve your Japanese while gaining valuable cultural context.

What makes our podcasts unique:

  • 1
    Natural conversations that model realistic Japanese usage in context
  • 2
    Cultural insights that go beyond textbook learning
  • 3
    Key phrases explained in detail for practical application
  • 4
    Bilingual format that helps intermediate learners bridge the gap

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