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Learn Japanese with Noriko

Learn Japanese with Noriko

Japanese with Noriko 757 episodes Latest Jun 3, 2026

Learn Japanese with Noriko is a podcast for intermediate to advanced learners hosted by Noriko, a certified Japanese teacher and Neurolanguage Coach. The podcast starts with slower speech in Season 1 and progresses to real-life dialogues and advanced topics in later seasons. It also offers a Podcast Conversation Club and Book Club for listeners.

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Season 3-153 I Bought 13 Japanese Books 53歳の誕生日に日本の本を爆買い Jun 10, 2026 00:15:46 Join our community Japanese TogetherLet's Read a Japanese Novel : Apply 小川糸『ツバキ文具店』小川糸『ライオンのおやつ』九段理江『東京都同情塔』九段理江『School Girl』津村記久子『水車小屋のネネ』津村記久子『この世にたやすい仕事はない』津村記久子『サキの忘れ物』村田沙耶香『コンビニ人間』山本文緒『自転しながら公転する』山本文緒『無人島のふたり』短歌の本 岡本真帆『水上バス浅草行き』イ・ヨンミ『魔女の体力』Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi Taiwan Travelogue 『台湾漫遊鉄道のふたり』綿矢りさ『グレタニンプ』児島青『本なら売るほど』Discussion Questions本を選ぶとき、どのような基準で選びますか。作家、テーマ、評判など、何を一番重視しますか。海
Season 3-152 小説『こころ』が難しすぎた(Book Talk with Yuko 10) Jun 3, 2026 00:27:10 ファッション雑誌『Oggi』八木 詠美 Emi Yagi Diary of a Void 『空芯手帳』綿矢りさ『グレタ・ニンプ』夏目漱石『こころ』星新一『ボッコちゃん』ビートたけし『テレビじゃ言えない』In this episode of “Book Talk with Yuko,” the hosts begin with a light conversation about spring and cherry blossoms, comparing experiences in Japan and the UK. They then transition into discussing recently read books and a magazine discovery.Yuko introduces a magazine she picked up due to interest
Season 3-151 Noriko’s Philosophy Playground 9 - How Do You Talk About Death in Japanese? - 日本語で「死」をどう語る? May 27, 2026 00:13:02 Join our Japanese Together community and explore podcast topics through discussion.In this reflective episode of Japanese with Noriko, Noriko explores the profound theme of death through language, culture, and personal experience. She begins by drawing a parallel between the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms in Japan and the transient nature of life, highlighting how different flowers have unique
Season 3-150 What Is “Normal”? A Deep Dive into Convenience Store Woman May 20, 2026 00:14:06 Apply Noriko's A Supportive, One-to-One Program Let's Read a Japanese Novel Together In this episode, I explore コンビニ人間Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata, focusing on the concept of “normality” in society. I reflect on how the protagonist, Keiko, struggles with being perceived as different from childhood and gradually learns to imitate others in order to fit in. I also discuss how her
Season 3-149 Sound Like a Native with Japanese Onomatopoeia オノマトペでネイティブっぽく話す May 13, 2026 00:16:11 あかね的日本語教室『生活で使える日本語オノマトペ』English Summary:This episode introduces Japanese onomatopoeia through a personal story and quiz-style listening activity. Noriko describes her day off using expressions like ぶらぶら, ザーザー, ビュービュー, ゴロゴロ, and だらだら, showing how they add vivid detail and make Japanese more natural.She also reviews a practical onomatopoeia book, highlighting useful features such as manga for conte
Season 3-148 From “Mottainai” to “Washlet”: Japanese in Global English May 6, 2026 00:13:07 In this episode, Noriko shares a mix of personal reflections, language learning experiences, and cultural insights. She begins by talking about rereading Kokoro by Natsume Soseki, noting how differently it feels compared to when she first read it years ago. Despite struggling with the old writing style, she’s determined to finish it. She also mentions her progress in learning Korean, especially im
Season 3-147 Why Does Manchester Have a Bee Symbol? The Story Behind Its Beautiful Library - やさしく解説:マンチェスターのコットン産業・図書館・蜂のシンボル Apr 29, 2026 00:11:59 Want to take your listening further? Join Japanese Together — our Podcast Conversation Club is the perfect place to discuss each episode and connect with fellow learners!💬 投げかけの質問(Discussion Questions)Manchester のどんなところに一番興味を持ちましたか?あなたの国にも「産業で発展した都市」はありますか?歴史と今がつながっている場所に行ったことがありますか?English Summary : Discover the real story of Manchester, England in this episode of Japanese with Noriko.Known for t
Season 3-146 Book Talk with Yuko 9 癒やされたい?刺激が欲しい?日本語教師2人がハマった対照的な6冊 Apr 15, 2026 00:27:59 ビートたけし『アナログ』太宰治『女生徒』九段理江『Schoolgirl』坂木司『和菓子とアン』坂木司『アンと青春』村田沙耶香『世界99上下』村田沙耶香『コンビニ人間』村田沙耶香『消滅世界』星野道夫『約束の川』村田沙耶香『消滅世界』朝井リョウ『時をかけるゆとり』In this episode of Book Talk with Yuko, Noriko and Yuko talk about several Japanese books they have recently read or want to recommend.First, Yuko introduces the novel “アナログ” by Beat Takeshi. It is a romantic story about a man and a woman who decide not to exchange cont
Season 3-145 WHAT IS LUXURY TODAY? Choosing inconvenience in a digital world Apr 8, 2026 00:11:59 My program : Let's read a Japanese novel 1️⃣ Short English Summary:In this episode, Noriko talks about “luxury time” and “analog experiences” in our modern digital world.She begins by sharing a recent visit to the cinema in Liverpool. The tickets and popcorn were expensive, and the movie itself was not very good. However, she realized that watching a film without checking her smartphone for tw
Coffee Break with Noriko - Real Talk & Daily Thoughts 8 Apr 1, 2026 00:27:38 🎧 Episode Summary : In this Coffee Break with Noriko episode, recorded in late February 2026, Noriko shares reflections on her month.She talks about celebrating her 19th wedding anniversary at a high-end restaurant in Liverpool — delicious food, but very small portions! She also shares her disappointment about a postponed rock concert that has been rescheduled for a year later, which makes her ref
Season 3-144 Noriko’s Philosophy Playground 8 ミイラとモラル:博物館で考える3つの哲学的な質問 Mar 25, 2026 00:09:33 🎧 Short English Summary : In this episode of Philosophy Playground, Noriko reflects on a discussion she joined at a museum in Liverpool. The theme was ancient Egyptian mummies and morality. She explores three philosophical questions: Is it morally acceptable to display human remains in museums? Is a mummy still the same person who once lived? And should we judge ancient cultures by today’s moral s
Japanese Brain-Friendly Coaching 6: Progress Is Not Perfection: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone コンフォートゾーンの外で脳は育つ Mar 18, 2026 00:10:42 🌿 English Summary: In this episode of the Japanese Brain Friendly Coaching Series, Noriko talks about what really happens to your brain when you step outside your comfort zone. She shares her recent experience attending a philosophy discussion meetup in Liverpool. As a non-native English speaker, she felt nervous and unsure, especially in a fast-paced group of native speakers. However, by particip

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