CHOTTO NIHONGO | Easy Japanese Podcast with Emi-sensei
A weekly easy Japanese podcast for learners, featuring Emi-sensei speaking slowly and clearly. Episodes cover everyday life, culture, and modern trends in simple Japanese. It is designed for people who find native-speed Japanese too fast or difficult. Free Japanese and English transcripts are available on the show's website, and listeners can support the show via Buy Me a Coffee.
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S2-1 McDonald's in Japan🍔 | 日本のマクドナルド - Easy Japanese Podcast (N4–N3)
Do you say “Makku” or “Makudo”?It depends on where you’re from in Japan!And I got something with Pikachuu in my Fukubukuro that I really wanted… Can you guess what it is? 👀🗒️ The Grammar of this episode:・[カテゴリー]の中(なか)で 〇〇が いちばん 好(す)きです。 “Among [category], ___ is my favorite.”✏️ Example:・メニューの中で、てりやきバーガーが いちばん好きです。 Among the menu items, Teriyaki Burger is my favorite.┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈You can find transcr
#46 Solo Karaoke🎤 | ひとりカラオケ - Easy Japanese Podcast (N4–N3)
I’m back! In this episode, I talk about my recent experience going to "Solo Karaoke" (ひとりカラオケ) in Japan. From using a touchscreen controller like Denmoku to picking songs, discover why going to karaoke alone is so popular and fun here!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, vi
#45 The Quiet Beauty of Winter in Japan | 風情(ふぜい)がある日本の冬 - Easy Japanese Podcast (N4–N3)
Japanese winter feels quiet and special — even Valentine’s Day is a little different here (and yes, your husband might not like choco).From nihon no fuyu (Japanese Winter) vibes to a trip to 白川郷 (Shirakawa-go) with its triangle-roof houses, you start to see why winter in Japan feels so unique.┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answe
#44 2026年の抱負 New Year's Resolution in 2026
It’s been snowing a lot in my area, but I have three goals for 2026 — more YouTube, more language learning, and a healthier me.What are your goals?┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support
#43 台湾のおみやげ Omiyage I bought in Taiwan
Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu!My Taiwan trip started with omiyage overload — pineapple cakes, tapioca milk tea cake, and even a secret “compact” item.I usually buy snacks for other people, but this time I also grabbed coffee cookies just for me and some 乖乖 (Guai Guai *Mandarin) to keep my computer happy!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of
#42 台湾でしたいこと What I Want to Do in Taiwan
I’m planning my first Taiwan trip for New Year, and shouronpou and tapioca milk tea are non-negotiable. This is the last podcast of the year — see you again next year!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If y
#41 2025年に買ってよかったもの Best Things I bought in 2025
I got some saikou (best) buys in 2025 — gadgets, small upgrades, and even unforgettable live music.Now I’m studying Chinese and packing an action camera for my next trip!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!I
#40 なつかしい遊び Childhood Play
You grew up with games like tag and hide-and-seek, just like onigokko and kakurenbo in Japan. And when you played “family game,” you were always the cutest okaasan in the neighborhood!📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You
#39 おじいちゃんとの思い出 Grandpa and Me
Your ojiichan loved buying hon (books) more than omocha (toys), and your obaachan is still enjoying daily cafe chats with friends!That means you should go chat with your obaachan more…!📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You
#38 子どもに戻れたら… If I Were a Kid Again
Your kodomo self didn’t worry about skills, goals, or lesson time.But now you look back and wonder, “Maybe I missed a chance to be super cool?”📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-ni
#37 子どものときの夢 My Childhood Dream
My dream kept changing — from making melon-pan to helping the world — but somehow, everything led me here as a Japanese teacher.📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podca
#36 なつかしい映画とドラマ Nostalgic Movies and Dramas
From childhood crushes to high school love stories…These Japanese dramas are full of natsukashii moments!📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to se
#35 私の家さがし Apartment Hunting
Looking for a new apaato in Japan? Your dream might be 2LDK near a スーパー…but the packing will not be easy!📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to se
#34 私の友だち My Friends
Your tomodachi can be bright, loud, or relaxed with Okinawan culture (uchinaa time = very relaxed timing).Having a best friend the same height as you makes everything more fun!📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/extras┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find
#33 遠足？文化祭？学校のイベント Ensoku? Bunka-sai? School Days in Japan
You thought school was only about studying?In Japan, we have school excursions with bento and snack-trading, and Yakisoba at Bunka-sai.School life is not as boring as you might think!📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/e/456705┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You
#32 日本の夏 Summer in Japan
Hot weather makes you tired, right?But in Japan, なつ gives you family time, まつり, and a brain-freeze from かきごおり！📄Get the WORDS Worksheet and support my podcast → https://buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo/e/452245┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them ou
#31 日本の家のルール Living by the Rules: Japanese Homes
In a Japanese house, you need トイレ slippers, clean body before おふろ, and superhero-level ゴミ分け skills.Ready for the challenge?┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeaco
#30 私のカルチャーショック My Culture Shock Moments
America gave me バター ramen, a very big school, and トイレ doors with gaps.My brain said “Nande?!” many times.┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihong
#29 日本の変なマナー Only in Japan: Unique Manners!
No shoes indoors.No phone on the train.No たべながら walking.Too many マナー?! Let’s talk about it!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo 🍙Jaa mata in
#28 日本語のスラング Japanese Slang Words
You studied polite nihongo… and your friend just said ‘やばっ！’?Welcome to the wild side of Japanese!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo 🍙Jaa
#27 日本語、どうやって勉強してる？ How Do You Study Japanese?
Tap, swipe, oops—file gone. Write, underline, oops—ocha spill.Whether you study Nihongo with podcasts, apps, or in a midnight panic before class… don’t worry—we’ve all been there!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you und
#26 モチベーション、どうやって あげる？ How Do You Boost Your Motivation?
Sometimes your motivation needs a little help… like coffee, gohan, and a good café vibe!Maybe your brain studies better with トースト and コーヒー —just like mine does!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d li
#25 日本語の勉強でむずかしいこと Struggles with Studying Japanese
You learned hiragana, katakana, and now… 2,000 kanji?! Breathe. You got this!💪🏻❤️🔥Cheat Sheet available on: buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, v
#24 最近はじめたこと Things I've Started Recently
Started something new = waku waku! But also a little doki doki.┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo 🍙Jaa mata in the next episode!
#23 暇なとき、なにする？ What Do You Do in Your Free Time?
So much hima, so many choices... should I nap, eat, or scroll forever?Tell me your favorite hima activity!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihon
#22 インドア派？アウトドア派？ Team Indoors or Team Outdoors?
Are you a genki person who likes going out?Or a yukkuri person who likes staying home?Tell me which one you are!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en
#21 ゴールデンウィークの話 My Golden Week Story
Travel is always full of new experiences!Tell me about your Ryokou (travel) story!🧳┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask a question at the end of each episode.Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check them out to see how much you understood!If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo 🍙Jaa mata in the nex
#20 私の朝ごはん My Breakfast
Which do you prefer for ASA-GOHAN, pan or gohan?I’m crazy about gohan as my staple food but find out what I actually eat for my ASA-GOHAN!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#19 1日のルーティーン My Daily Routine
Just a simple, ordinary day in my life.What’s your day like?Use the grammar I used as a template and try talking about your own routine!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#18 電車のルール Rules for Train (in Japan)
The basic tip to know before your trip to Japan.Let’s learn about DENSYA and their types!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#17 どこに泊まりたい？ Where Would You Like to Stay?
Hotels are getting expensive here... but you have some choices!Which one would you like, BUSINESS hotels or CAPSULE hotels???┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#16 日本の花見文化 Hanami Culture in Japan
The Hanami season is coming!!!Let’s have some good food and drink under Sakura trees!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#15 私がコンビニで好きなもの My Favorite Things at Konbini
Too many new products coming up this spring for Konbini to try all out!What is your favorite Konbini thing? どんなコンビニの商品（しょうひん）が好きですか？┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#14 ハマっていること Things I'm Into
Does anybody wants to share/exchange シール with me????I need some シールpals!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#13 日本の学校のルール Rules of School in Japan
Rules for school might have changed because it’s been over 10 years since I was a student!🤯But I think we still have strange rules in Japanese school…┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episo
#12 自動販売機にコーンスープがある？ A Can of Corn Soup in a Vending Machine?!
Have you bought a unique drink from a vending machine in Japan? You’ll definitely see something you wouldn’t see in your country!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#11 おすすめの日本土産 My Recommended OMIYAGE in Japan
Here is an Omiyage (Souvenir) list that I would bring to your country!What kind of Omiyage would you pick when you come to Japan??┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#10 日本での旅行の計画 Trip Planning for (places in) Japan
Going all over Japan is on my bucket list!But do you know how many prefectures we have…?Tell me your travel tips or recommendations!Onegai shimasu!!!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episod
#9 学生時代のアルバイト Part-Time Jobs as a Student
Looking for a part-time job in Japan??Learn what kind of part-time jobs I had as a student!⚠️ International students!!Make sure to work only 28h per a week. Otherwise, you’d be kicked out of Japan!🚷*Check out the official immigration service agency website for detailed information!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in
#8 2025年の抱負(ほうふ) New Year's Resolutions for 2025
Akemashite Omedeto gozaimasu! (I forgot to say this in the episode..! >< )
2025 has come and I want to make it a great year with new things I'll try!
Share your resolutions in the comment, PLEEEEEAAAASE!
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I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.
Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!
Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.
Chec
#7 1年の振り返り＋今年の漢字 Reflecting This Year + Kanji of the Year
ARIGATO GOZAIMASU for all your support in 2024!
I'm reflecting things I've experienced throughout the year and sharing my Kanji of the year!
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I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.
Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!
Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.
Check it out to see how well you understood!
Jaa Mata on the next episode
#6 一番 好きなイベント My Favorite Event
Eehhhh~?! I can’t believe that 2024 is almost over!But I want to talk about my favorite event at this point. Check this out!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode.Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#5 地元は何が有名？ What is Famous in Your Hometown?
I am from Okinawa and currently live in mainland, Japan. But I still love Okinawa so much so I’m talking about everything I like about Okinawa in this episode!┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode. Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how well you understood!Jaa Mata on the
#4 休みになにする？ What Do You Do on Your Days-Off?
I used to be an outdoor person, but I became to like have some relaxing time at home or a cafe as I get older.So now I’m somewhat of インドア派 (indoor person). Are you インドア派？アウトドア派？(outdoor person)┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈I always ask you a question at the end of an episode. Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.Check it out to see how we
#3 私の飼っているペット My Pet
I’m talking about my CHIKU CHIKU pet in this episode!
Stay tuned to find out what I have!
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I always ask you a question at the end of an episode. Please listen carefully and think about your answer in Japanese!
Transcripts are on my website en-nihongo.com/podcast.
Check it out to see how well you understood!
Jaa Mata on the next episode.
#2 挑戦したいこと Things I Want to Try
KONNICHIWA! Here I am again.
I picked a topic from a question I asked on the last episode: Things I want to try and it’s Kanken! (Kanji Aptitide Test)
This podcast might sound hard or complicated because I explained about the Kanken with the genres it has.
But you can train your listening skill and know about the test!
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#1 はじめまして！えみです。Nice to meet you! It’s Emi.
Hajimemashite! I’m new here so Yoroshiku onegaishimasu (Looking forward to getting along with you)! :)
The first EP is my self-introduction and I talked about how I got interested in teaching Japanese.
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