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Jan 2025
41m 57s

Fun Friday 28: The Sento Mindset with Ka...

ALEX BROOKE
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In this Fun Friday edition of the Learn Japanese Pod podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Katheryn Gronauer, a Tokyo-based entrepreneur with a fascinating background. She shared incredible insights and stories, including her unique experience growing up in a family that managed sento—traditional Japanese public baths. We talked about what it was ... Show More
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