Okkei Japanese Podcast
Learn Japanese through everyday stories. The host shares stories about daily life, language, and culture in Japan to help you absorb authentic Japanese naturally. Full transcripts with furigana are available on the website to support your learning.
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Where Would I Live in Tokyo? 5 Famous Stations | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #120
I've lived in Tokyo for over 10 years and moved more than 10 times. 🏙️ In this episode, I talk about 5 famous Tokyo towns: Asakusa, Shibuya, Nakameguro, Shimokitazawa, and Kichijoji. Old cafés with "morning" sets, 2 a.m. ramen after band gigs, a date who was 50 minutes late… and where I'd actually want to live. Natural Japanese around N3-N2.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.
I Stopped Buying These 3 Things | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #119
I used to spend ¥500,000 on a camera and lens. Now I record this podcast with a tiny action camera. 📷 In this episode, I talk about 3 things I stopped buying: expensive cameras, furniture, and expensive clothes. Why did I stop? What changed in my life? Natural Japanese around N3-N2.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japan
My Biggest Freelance Mistake in Japan (Part 2) | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #118
What was the biggest mistake I made as a new freelancer in Japan? 😅 It was so bad that I almost lost my client. In Part 2, I share that story, the good and bad sides of freelancing, why I grew apart from my hometown friends, and how I went from composing music for ads to making Japanese content for you. Natural Japanese around N3-N2. Part 1 is the previous episode.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps:
I Tried to Make a Living From Music in Japan | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #117
What is it really like to make a living from music in Japan? 🎸 In Part 1, I talk about my 20s playing in a band in Tokyo: why a show with 20 people can still lose money, how streaming, merch and royalties actually pay, and how money can split a band apart. Then I share how I moved into composing, my first real freelance work. Natural Japanese around N3-N2.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okk
How I Stay Motivated Learning a Language | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #116
Japanese, Japanese Listening, N3, N2👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok htt
Unforgettable School Memories | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #115
Japanese, Japanese Listening, N3, N2👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok htt
30min Japanese Conversation | Language, Work and Life with Shun #114
Japanese, Japanese Listening, 👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://w
Bad Things I Did as a Kid | Japanese Podcast #113
Japanese, Japanese Listening, 👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://w
I Waited 30 Minutes at a Meetup | Japanese Listening Podcast #112
A rambling episode about an ordinary day, taken from one of my livestreams. A missing wallet in the morning, and a meetup where nobody showed up for the first 30 minutes.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple
Stories of My Failures | Japanese Listening Podcast (N3-N2) #111
Japanese, Japanese Listening, N3,👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https:
Real Japanese Conversation with Shun| What We Learned From Working Together (Advanced) #110
We share our honest thoughts after working on a project together. I hope this real-life story makes language learning more engaging. Thank you!0:15 Intro - An Honest Talk About Working Together0:55 How the Collaboration Started3:26 First Impressions of Each Other5:46 The Shoot - A Week of Filming7:04 Why Working With a Friend Is Different7:36 The Hardest Part of Production10:58 Stamina, and the Tr
悔しい夜の帰り道 | Japanese Listening Podcast (N3-N2) #109
プロのミュージシャンをやめて何年も経つのに、初めて行ったセッションバーで「悔しい」と思ってしまった話です。自分ではもうプライドを捨てたつもりでいました。でも捨てられていなかった。その夜、雨の東京を駅まで小走りで帰りながら、楽しかった気持ちと悔しい気持ちが同時に出てきました。「悔しい」という感情は、悪くないんじゃないか。大人になると減っていくこの感情について、一人で36分話しています。後半では、このチャンネルをこれからどうしていくかについても少し話しました。---After years away from professional music, I went to a jam session bar in Tokyofor the first time. Everyone was warm and welcoming. I played Beatles songs withstrangers
One Story, Two Ways: Casual and Polite Japanese (ft. Shun) #108
Hear the same story twice. Once with a close friend, once with someone from work.This time Shun joins me, and we tell two real stories in casual Japanese first, then in polite Japanese. The first one is about a friend whose marriage is falling apart. The second one is about the time my eye hurt for a week, and what the doctor found.The casual version has zero control. This is how we actually talk
Exploring a Beautiful Town 甲府 | Japanese Listening
Learn Japanese naturally as we explore a beautiful Japanese town, Kofu. Slow, clear speech, real everyday vocabulary, authentic scenes in trains, streets, shrines, castles, cafés, and lakes. Ideal for listening practice at roughly N5 to N3Transcriptshttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/learn-japanese-exploring-a-beautiful-town-n3-n5-immersion/👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-pr
Could I Live Outside Tokyo? | Japanese Listening Practice
In this video, I walk around three cities outside Tokyo: Kawagoe, Nishi-Yokohama, and Yokosuka.Each place has a different atmosphere, and I think about what it would be like to live there.This video is for Japanese listening practice.You can listen to natural Japanese while seeing ordinary places in Japan.Transcript:https://www.okkeijapanese.com👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.
40-Min Japanese Listening | Video Letter from Japan: Riho's Story
Hi! This is a new series called "Video Letter from Japan" where I send a letter and they reply with a video message. You'll hear their personal stories in natural, relaxed Japanese. Hope you enjoy it!👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your
恋愛Q&A Japanese Dating Culture Questions #107
Hi. I answer your questions about dating in Japan. and some updates about the channel.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:37 Q1: She texts back but won't set a date01:56 Q2: My boyfriend never says "I love you"08:06 Q3: Workplace romance in Japan11:48 Q4: He won't introduce me to his friends16:46 My thoughts + new series announcement👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the
Learn Japanese on a Snowy Walk in Switzerland
My trip to Switzerland a while ago. Advanced Japanese listening.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.
Japanese Listening Practice : What Running a Shop in Japan is Like
I went to Yokosuka to see a friend who opened a flower shop. We talked about how she left the apparel world to work with flowers, and the people helping bring this small street back to life. On the same street, there's a shop run by two brothers who make clothes and leather goods, so we stopped in there too.00:00 Intro00:08 Arriving in Yokosuka00:31 Cacti and easy plants00:49 Why she started with
Casual Japanese Conversation - Work Trip to Kyoto | Intermediate #106
Japanese conversation for listening with @JapanesewithShun. We went to Kyoto and filmed bunch of videos together. I love Kamo river and chilling.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉Con
Learn Japanese with Real Stories : 140-Year-Old Tsukudani Shop (Japan's Classic Side Dish)
Learn Japanese through a real conversation at a 140-year-old tsukudani shop in Tokyo.In this video, I visit Komatsuya in Yanagibashi, where the fourth-generation owner Mr. Akimoto shows me how he makes tsukudani. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to h
Learn Japanese on a Rainy Walk | Daily-Life Japanese
I went on a rainy-day walk and talked in Japanese in a countryside of Japan. Then on the other day, I took a long walk along the Tsurumi River. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural
I Visited My Korean Friend (After Leaving My Band)
Japanese vlog for listening. I visited my friend Sunbin in Seoul. We both used to play in bands, and this was the first time we'd seen each other in a while. We ate good food, went skiing for the first time, and just hung out.I shot this as my first YouTube video, but never uploaded it, until now haha👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furi
-Guest Episode- アメリカより安い？東京の家 He Bought a Tokyo Home for $180k with Harrison Houde
Today's guest is Harrison Houde, a filmmaker and actor from Canada who just bought a house in Kichijoji, Tokyo. We talk about why Tokyo real estate is cheaper than North America, how he went from zero Japanese to conversational, and what it's actually like trying to buy property in Japan as a foreigner, including getting rejected three times just for not being Japanese.He's also working on his fir
A Week of Single Life in Tokyo 東京の一人暮らしの1週間 - 15min Japanese Listening
Hi. This episode is a glimpse of a week of a Japanese man living alone in Tokyo.Taking walks around Tokyo and Yokohama, buying camera gear, eating local food, and playing the guitar at a bar. A simple week of my life in Japan. This video is also great for Japanese listening practice.0:00 Intro & cooking homemade udon/pho0:37 Cycling to Yokohama for camera parts1:07 Unboxing the new mic at a ca
Walking in a Town Japanese Couldn't Enter 50年前まで日本人が入れなかった街 | Yokohama
Today, I’m taking a walk through Honmoku in Yokohama. Until about 50 years ago, there were parts of this town that Japanese people actually couldn't enter.While walking, I talk a bit about how this former US military housing area introduced jazz and R&B to Yokohama, and how the town slowly returned to what it is today. I just stroll through Honmoku Sancho Park, look at the seasonal Koinobori (
Japanese Conversation for N5 Beginners with Shun | Everyday Life #105
Today I’m chatting with my friend and Japanese teacher, Shun in a garage. We talked about morning cafes, going to the onsen, and our project☕️♨️00:00 Intro & Catching up00:54 What we've been doing lately01:41 Delivering travel souvenirs03:02 Cafe culture & Nagoya's "Morning"05:49 Plans for the rest of the day (Onsen!)06:28 Our project👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com
日本で安く引っ越す方法 30min Japanese Listening Podcast: Renting Cheap in Japan #104
Hi. In this episode, I talk about how to move cheaply in Japan. I have moved 14 times, so I have a lot of experience and tips to share with you. Listen to this simple Japanese podcast, relax, and use it to practice your listening and shadowing. 🎧 00:00 Intro: How to Move Cheaply in Japan (日本で安く引っ越す方法)01:06 High Initial Moving Costs Explained (初期費用の種類)03:32 How to Reduce Rent Costs: No Key Money &a
Natural Japanese Monologue - No Vocabulary Control (N3-N1) #103
Hi. I talk in natural Japanese without controlling vocabularies today. Using online app to sell used items leads to some interesting situations..👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉Con
Interview Episode - Native Speed Personal Stories by Japanese former Idol
This video is a new format I have been trying out. It is a casual interview with a native Japanese speaker, but it follows the same method that I always use. Learn Japanese through stories. I believe personal stories are strong for language learning.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapan
日本の30代って？What's life really like in Japan in your 30s? Casual form Conversation #101
In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, Yumi. She was born and raised in Tokyo (Shitamachi) but also spent few years living and working in the United States. Now back in Tokyo as a "salarywoman," she shares the honest reality of what it’s like to be a woman in her late thirties in Japan today.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigan
母が車を売った話 My Mother Sold Her Car | Japanese Listening #100 Podcast
Today I am driving in Shizuoka, Numazu.My mother is in her 70s, so she recently sold her car and returned her driver's license. Thinking about her car brought back many warm, everyday family memories from when I was a kid.I also talk about a bitter memory. When I was a university student, I tried to be very quiet on a Japanese train. My girlfriend got really mad at me all day.By the way, this is a
1時間日本語で話す | 1-Hour Japanese Stories for Sleep Podcast #99
Welcome to another 1-hour Japanese listening podcast 🌙 Today, I'm sharing some "boring" and random stories to help you relax, wind down, and fall asleep in clear Japanese. I'll talk about everything from awkward karaoke memories and Tokyo rent prices to a very long ranking of my favorite Beatles albums. (If you make it to the Beatles ranking without falling asleep, Sugoi desu.)Video Chapters00:00
"Mom, Where is Our House?”母さん、家はどこ？Childhood Memories #98
In this episode, I’m sharing three personal stories in natural Japanese to help you practice your listening:1. 家がなくなった話 (Where has my house gone?): Why I cried as a 10-year-old when my childhood home "vanished".2. イギリスで怒られた話 (The Time I Got Scolded in the UK): An embarrassing moment from my study abroad days at a pub in Oxford.3. あるマンガが僕の人生を変えた (The Manga That Changed My Life): How a surreal manga
Relaxing in Yokohama & Japanese Cafe Chains 横浜で過ごす休日 #97 Podcast
I love telling real stories from my life and the people around me so you can learn Japanese in a natural, fun way. Think of it as joining me for a conversation while your Japanese grows step by step.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your
"I CAME BACK TO LIFE!" The Old Man at the Soba Shop 「生き返った！」#96
In this episode, I share a story about a heartwarming encounter at a cheap Soba noodle shop in Tokyo. Seeing him made me realize the power of positive communication.A big thank you to LTL Language Schoolhttps://ltl-japanese.com/Tokyo branch is in Akihabara, and LTL Osaka will be opening later in 2026.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furi
"Unwritten Rules" in Japan 日本の見えないルール
In this episode, I answer some questions about daily life and manners in Japan.It can be a bit confusing sometimes like the table charge at restaurants or where to stand on the escalator. I talk about those little cultural differences today.Topics:Otoshi (Appetizer): Do you have to pay?Escalators: Standing on the left vs. the right.Business Japanese: The real meaning of "Kentou shimasu" (I'll thin
知らない人と東京のバーで演奏した | Jamming with Strangers in Tokyo #94
In this episode: I talk about going to a "Jam Session" bar in Japan. I haven't played music in a long time, but I finally gathered the courage to enter a local bar. I talk about:The difference between "Ichigen-san" (first-timers) and "Jouren-san" (regulars).Meeting a cool master and drinking handmade ginger ale.Playing songs by Mr. Children, Bump of Chicken, and Oasis with strangers.The joy of co
「将来の夢は？」コジコジの答えが深すぎる | "What is your dream?" A Deep Lesson from Manga
Today I talk about my favorite manga, "Coji-Coji." It is written by Momoko Sakura, the creator of "Chibi Maruko-chan." Coji-Coji looks cute, but his words are very deep, almost like Zen philosophy.His answer to the question "What do you want to be in the future?" teaches us an important lesson about living in the "now."I also talk about the style of Japanese radio programs and my idea to make a ne
京都できいた日本語の話 Story I heard in Kyoto #92
I went to Kyoto in January. I skipped the famous temples and explored the South side. I found delicious Amazake (sweet sake), a great hotel for only 3,500 yen, and learned about the history of the area.Also... I overheard someone talking about Japanese podcast.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www
Late Night Japanese Conversation 寝ながら話そう #91
Japanese conversation for listening with @JapanesewithShun. You can relax and listen to Japanese in a slow and gentle way.Tonight, we talk quietly from inside our futons. It feels like a small night chat with a friend before going to sleep. We remember school trips, talking about crushes, and those exciting nights with classmates. Then we talk about our night routines, baths, showers, YouTube in b
Growing Up in Japan 日本で生きること #90
Konnichiwa! I was born in Japan and raised here, from kindergarten to university.I share my personality and why school life was sometimes difficult for me.I talk about feeling pressure to be the same as others and to follow the “normal” path.I also share my experience of leaving my job and moving to Tokyo.This is a quiet, personal story about feeling different and finding a freer way to live in Ja
Learn Japanese Podcast - Free Talk フリートーク #89
Do you have something you just can’t stop doing? For me, it is cameras. I have been researching iPhone gear all day. I felt like I was becoming "Atama-dekkachi" or Big-headed. It means thinking too much and not moving enough. So today I went out to test my new setup. I also had a small problem with a screw. In Japanese, we say "neji wo nameru" or "licking the screw" when the head gets stripped. A
Walk&Talk Episode | A Day Living in Japan
Walk & Talk in Yokohama. I walked around the city, ate Okinawa soba, drank coffee, and relaxed by the sea. I visited places like Minato Mirai, Chinatown, and a peaceful park, just taking things slowly. There were some shops closed, but that’s part of everyday life here. It was warm, a little cloudy, and felt like a normal, comfortable day in Japan.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeija
Conversation with Shun | Do Japanese people dance? Advanced (N3–N1)
Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun . This episode features a real conversation between two Japanese speakers, spoken at native speed. We speak naturally, without scripts or controlled grammar, to reflect how Japanese is used in real life.The topic is whether Japanese people dance, and how culture, embarrassment, and self-expression affect that🌲👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www
My First Study Abroad in the UK #86
Japanese Listening Practice (N3/N2) about Studying Abroad in the UK. In this 50-minute podcast, I talk about culture shock, learning a new language, and why language learning protects culture.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanes
Car Talk | Why Is Shun So Positive? #85
Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun Today, I drove with Shun to Korankei in autumn. We talked about personality, family, and why Shun is always so bright and positive. It’s a simple conversation in natural Japanese, with calm scenery and easy listening practice. Hope this helps you enjoy Japanese in a relaxed way.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉G
Natural-Speed Japanese | A Man Was Playing Harmonica in a Rural Town #84
You’ll hear natural Japanese through a small moment from my hometown, the kind of everyday conversation you’d catch if you were really there. It’s a quiet, simple story, so you can just listen and follow along at your own pace. If you like calm episodes with real-life details, this one might feel nice.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with fur
Casual Episode – Honesty & a Cafe with Rules #83
Today i talked about honesty, opinions, and a little story from a café in tokyo. nothing big, just a moment that made me think about how people say what they feel. hope it’s a relaxing listen.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanes
Japanese Podcast | What Kind of House Do You Want to Live In? #82
In this episode, I talk about living alone in Tokyo and imagines his dream home, a quiet house near the sea with space for music and filming. it’s a calm story that helps you learn natural Japanese about housing, daily life, and dreams.Level: around JLPT N4–N3. Some words go N2.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese
Miso Soup, the Sea and Love | Japanese Listening Podcast #81
In this episode, I talk about miso soup, cafés and coworking spaces, comparing yourself with others, a trip to the dentist, and even love.You’ll hear natural Japanese in different places and moods.Level: around JLPT N4–N2.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm
Learn Japanese with Music | How to Talk about Guitar #80
In this episode, I talk about guitars, chords, and music related topics in Japanese. I first talk about my relation with music and then go on to little guitar tutorial in Japanese.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning w
Japanese Listening | 14 Days Japan Travel Itinerary #79 Intermediate
In this podcast, I share what I recommend doing during a two-week journey.From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima🚄👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https
Things I didn’t like when I was a child | Intermediate Japanese Listening #78
Today, I’m going to talk about the things I didn’t like when I was a kid.The things we used to struggle with often change as we grow up.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInsta
Train Trip in Japan to Meet Friends | Intermediate Japanese Listening #77
My train trip from Tokyo to Yamanashi to meet my YouTuber friends 🚆You’ll hear intermediate, everyday Japanese with lots of relaxed conversation, perfect for your listening practice. Enjoy the stories about travel, food, and collaboration while practicing your Japanese.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websiteht
Japanese Conversation Listening | Stereotypes of Prefectures (N4–N2 Level)
🌱35-minute natural Japanese conversation (N4–N2): relax and enjoy, or use it for listening practice.３５分の自然な日本語。気軽に聞いてくださいね。Fumi（@SpeakJapaneseNaturally）、Shun（@japanesewithshun）と一緒に３人で雑談。都道府県のイメージ、結婚式、通勤、方言、骨をうずめる場所など、いろいろ話しています。👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei
6 Big Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language 外国語を学ぶ6つの理由 | Japanese Podcast #75
In this episode I talk about six ways learning another language really pays off: career, wider connections, access to new info, brain workout, culture, and confidence.今回は「外国語を学ぶと何がいいの？」を、ゆるっと6つに分けておしゃべりします。👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help wit
有名人がいる！話しかける？話さない？Japanese listening podcast #74
聞くだけで、日本語の世界にひたれるポッドキャストA podcast to immerse yourself in Japanese, just by listening.今日は本屋で“世界的に有名なYouTuber”を見かけたときに、自分の中で「話しかけようかな？でも相手は僕を知らないよな…」と迷った気持ちについて話します。出会いそのものよりも、その時の「自分の考えや気持ち」が面白いと思ったのでシェアしました。あなたなら有名人に会ったら話しかけますか？それとも静かに見守りますか？👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/
Japanese Podcast N3 N2 - Rambling episode "The walls have ears" #73
今日はフリートークです。カフェで隣に座っていた男女の会話が聞こえてきました。テーマは「幸せとは何か」。少し大きな声で話す男性と、笑顔でうなずく女性。お見合いなのか、マッチングアプリで会ったのか…そんな雰囲気の会話でした。日本語の表現「壁に耳あり障子に目あり」についても紹介します。In today’s free talk, I share a story from a café. Sitting next to me was a man and a woman, talking about “What is happiness?” The man spoke loudly and confidently, while the woman listened with a smile. It felt like an arranged meeting or maybe their first d
1 Hour Real Japanese Conversation | Life, Friends, and Travel #72
Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun covering childhood memories, homebody vs. going out, what it means to be an adult, the link between money and happiness, and the “last meal before you die” question.Features chats about Nagoya, Nagano, and Tokyo area, plus thoughts on business, changing values, and the benefits of learning a foreign language.日本語学習者におすすめ1時間ポッドキャスト🎙@JapanesewithShun
Keeping Japan as a Dream | 日本は夢の国？ #71
日本は「夢の国」？夢や理想、イメージについて。旅行と生活の違い、憧れをそのまま残すことの良さ、そしてゴッホが見た日本像の話もします。海辺の散歩から始まるエピソードです🌊A Japanese podcast about dreams, ideals, and how perceptions of Japan change between travel and living. Includes Van Gogh’s imagined Japan, and thoughts on keeping a dream untouched, recorded during a seaside walk.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana
30 mins Japanese Listening Podcast - Food & Salaryman #70
テーマは「食べもの」“サラリーマンを探せ”というちょっと変わった方法も紹介します。ごはん、定食、朝ごはん、モーニング文化、ランチ探しのコツなど友達の話を聞くような気持ちで、気楽にどうぞ🍵Japanese podcast about rice, teishoku (set meals), Japanese-style breakfast, café morning sets, and tips for finding good (and cheap!) lunch spots.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘H
1-Hour Japanese Listening - Places in Japan #69 part 2 of 2
今日は、日本のいろんな有名な場所についてゆるく話しました。京都、大阪、奈良、富士山、鎌倉、名古屋…行ったことある場所も、思い出も話しています。観光の話だけじゃなくて、僕の好きなカフェの話とか、友達とのエピソードもいろいろ入ってます。旅行が好きな方、日本に興味ある方、勉強中の方、ぜひ作業用BGMみたいに気軽に聴いてください〜In this episode, I talk casually for about an hour about famous places in Japan!Osaka, Nara, Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Nagoya… places I’ve visited and my memories from those trips.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-prog
1-Hour Japanese Listening - Places in Japan #69 part 1 of 2
🌱A 1-hour Japanese talk for listening. 今日は、日本のいろんな有名な場所についてゆるく1時間話しました。秋葉原、築地、浅草、皇居、京都、大阪、奈良、富士山、鎌倉、名古屋…行ったことある場所も、思い出も話しています。観光の話だけじゃなくて、僕の好きなカフェの話とか、友達とのエピソードもいろいろ入ってます。旅行が好きな方、日本に興味ある方、勉強中の方、ぜひ作業用BGMみたいに気軽に聴いてください〜In this episode, I talk casually for about an hour about famous places in Japan!Akihabara, Tsukiji, Asakusa, the Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Nagoya… place
1時間日本語で話そう 1-Hour Japanese Listening Part.3 #68
こんにちは。1時間エピソードのパート3。これで最後です。Hi. This is part 3 of the one-hour episode. This is the final part.やってみたいスポーツは？最近笑ったことは？今までで一番面白かった本は？という話をします。I talk about questions like: What sport would you like to try? What made you laugh recently? What’s the funniest book you’ve ever read?👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websi
1時間日本語で話そう 1-Hour Japanese Listening Part.2 #68
こんにちは。1時間エピソードのパート２です。初めての恋はいつ？理想のデートは？もしペットを飼うなら？という話をします。This is part 2 of the one-hour episode.I talk about things like: When was your first love? What’s your ideal date? If you could have a pet, what would it be?👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here t
1時間日本語で話そう 1-Hour Japanese Listening Part.1 #68
I talk about my trips to Okinawa and a taxi story, and start answering 100 casual questions. Topics include hobbies, first love, dream dates, and more all in slow, natural Japanese.沖縄のタクシードライバーとの会話、そして100の質問に少しずつ答えています。趣味・初恋・理想のデート・子どもの頃の夢など、いろんな話がゆるく続きます。自然な日本語で、聞く練習にもぴったりです。👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese we
Studio Ghibli Scares Me｜日本語 Japanese Podcast #67
Let's talk about Studio Ghibli movies. My favorite is "Ponyo" but it's also a bit scary. What makes me think that way?ジブリの映画について話します。一番好きなのは「ポニョ」です。でも、ちょっとこわいと思います。なぜなのか？👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple
Belonging in a Community in Japan | Japanese Conversation #66
What’s the difference between 「界隈 KAIWAI」 and 「コミュニティ Community」 in Japanese?Even if you don’t know anyone personally, you might still be part of a “界隈”.From anime fans to the funny “bath-cancel界隈”, we talk about how people connect in Japan.You’ll also hear personal stories about school clubs, tea ceremonies, and choir life abroad.What “界隈” are you part of?「界隈」と「コミュニティ」って何が違うの？顔を知らなくても、実は“界隈”に属してい
Breaking My YouTube Addiction (Day 1) Japanese Listening #65
Listen to simple Japanese: I'm recording this in a tatami room, trying to run away from YouTube. I'm addicted. My day starts with it and ends with it.I realized I needed to be away from it all. So I went on a trip. 今、畳の部屋でこの動画を撮っています。YouTubeから逃げるために来ました。私はYouTube中毒です。朝起きて最初に見るのも、寝る前に見るのもYouTube。もう少し距離を置かないといけない。だから、旅に出ました。👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the
40-Minute Japanese Listening Practice | Real-Life Small Talk in the Car #64
We speak in polite Japanese (keigo). It is a role-play unscripted conversation.Pay attention to their comfortable distance and gentle interaction.New Japanese Listening Video “Okkei Taxi” is here🚕👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Jap
Bedtime Japanese Story for Falling Asleep🇯🇵日本語を聞いてリラックス #63
あの人の話を聞いていると、話が長くて眠くなる。あの人はなにが言いたかったのだろう。そんな日本語ポッドキャストです。リラックスして眠りましょう。夏目漱石の草枕をもとにした、オリジナルストーリーですWhen you listen to that person talk, their stories are so long that you start to feel sleepy. What were they even trying to say?This is that kind of Japanese podcast.Relax and fall asleep.It’s an original story inspired by Kusamakura (The Three-Cornered World) by Natsume Sōseki.👇Learn N5 Immersion Prog
Japanese Conversation 日本語はYouTubeとPodcastで学びました with Didi #62
日本語をYouTubeやPodcastで学んだDidiさん。Podcastの話や、YUYUさんとのお話し。また韓国と日本の違いについて話します。Podcastの作り方などとても勉強になりました。Didi, who learned Japanese through YouTube and podcasts, shares her experience of starting her own podcast and her conversations with YUYU. She also talks about the differences between Korea and Japan. This episode was very informative, especially about how to create a podcast.👇Learn N5 Immersion Progr
Easy Japanese Rambling - I'm left alone in the car #61
Listen to simple Japanese: relax and enjoy, or use it to practice your listening and shadowing. 友達とドライブしていた。友達が外にでました。僕は車に1人。なにをしよう？という話をします。I was driving with a friend. My friend stepped outside. I’m alone in the car. What should I do? That’s what I’m going to talk about.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websit
Real Japanese Conversation - Getting to Know Each Other with Japanese with Shun
日本語会話 Natural Japanese conversation with Japanese with Shun. We talked about his YouTube videos, my music, and the exciting project we're starting together. シュンさんと会話をしました、彼のYouTube動画の話、僕の音楽の話。そして僕たちが一緒に始めるプロジェクトの話です。👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here t
Easy Japanese with Real Story - My First Part Time Job #59 Podcast
I use simple but natural sentences, rephrasing some words to help with your understanding.We call a part-time job "baito" in Japanese.In this episode, you can pick up work-related words as I talk about my part-time job experience when I was a university student.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://ww
1-Hour Japanese Listening 日本語1時間雑談 #58 Podcast
１時間の日本語リスニング。夜の車で話しましょう。ドライブでけんかした事、免許を取る話、沖縄の古民家と海。👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJa
Mastering Japanese Nuance: One Story, Two Ways #57 Podcast
Learn to navigate Japanese politeness with one surprising and heartwarming story! I recount my first Zen meditation experience in both polite and casual Japanese. By hearing the same narrative twice, you'll grasp how context shapes vocabulary and grammar. Understand the subtle nuances of formal and informal speech. It was a great experience, and I even made some cool friends.初めて座禅を体験したときの話を、ていねいな日
1-Hour Japanese Listening - Regions of Japan #56 Podcast
Listen to 1-hour simple Japanese: relax and enjoy, or use it to practice your listening and shadowing.日本は８つの地方にわけられます。いろいろな場所での思い出を話します。北海道で出会った2人の男性。冬の道路でスリップした話。こどもの時の岐阜のイメージ。おいしい味噌と豆腐。そんな話をします。Japan is divided into eight regions. Rather than just explaining them, I'll also share my personal memories from each place—like the two men I met in Hokkaido, the time I slipped on an icy road in winter,
1-Hour Japanese Listening 1時間日本語で話す Living in Japan🇯🇵#55 Mega Podcast
1-hour simple Japanese: relax and enjoy, or use it to practice your listening and shadowing.１時間の日本語。気軽に聞いてくださいね。東京の街の勝手なイメージ、新宿の道で年越し、シェアハウスの友達からの電話、20代でバンドに入った話。いろいろ雑談しています。Random impressions of Tokyo streets, spending New Year's in the sketchy streets of Shinjuku, a phone call from a friend in my share house, and joining a band in my twenties. Just chatting about various things.👇Learn N5 Immersi
