Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: JLPT N5
Kanami Sensei offers free Japanese listening practice for learners at the JLPT N5 level. Each episode presents a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese, covering everyday situations in Japan. The host, a certified Japanese teacher with over seven years of experience, avoids textbook stiffness and provides real Japanese at an appropriate level. Free episode transcripts are available at japademy.com/japanese-listening-practice.
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Japanese Listening for JLPT N5: Riding the Train in Japan | Ep. 4
Practice your JLPT N5 listening skills with one of Japan's most iconic everyday experiences: Riding the train!In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about how incredibly punctual Japanese trains are, what rush hour really feels like, the unwritten rules of train manners, and my favorite IC cards -- Suica and PASMO.You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like でんしゃ (train), こんでい
Japanese Listening for JLPT N5: What Happens During Tsuyu? Japan's Rainy Season Decoded | Ep. 3
Japan has a rainy season and it's not just a little drizzle.In this JLPT N5 listening practice episode, I talk about 'tsuyu': when it happens, what the weather feels like, how Japanese people prepare, and the beautiful things that bloom when the rain comes.📄 Free transcript for this episode - https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/what-happens-during-tsuyu-japan-rainy-season
Japanese Listening for JLPT N5: How Japanese Watch the FIFA 2026 World Cup | Ep. 2
How do Japanese fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this JLPT N5 listening episode, I talk about public viewing events, izakaya gatherings, the famous post-match clean-up, and Japan's national team -- the Samurai Blue.I also share what it must have felt like to host the 2002 World Cup right here in Japan. Great practice if you are aiming for JLPT N5!📄 Free transcript for this episode →
Japanese Listening for JLPT N5: Living in Yokosuka | Ep. 1
I was born and raised in Yokosuka -- a beautiful coastal city near Tokyo. In this JLPT N5 listening episode, I share what makes my hometown special: the sea, mountains, international energy, and a lower cost of living than the big city.📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/living-in-yokosuka---LEVEL📘 JLPT N5 — slow and clear, full English
