Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: JLPT N4
A free Japanese listening practice podcast for learners at the JLPT N4 level. It is hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over seven years of experience. Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese, covering everyday situations. The show avoids textbook stiffness and offers real Japanese at an appropriate level. Free episode transcripts are available at japademy.com/japanese-listening-practice.
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Ep. 4 ー A Japanese Coffee Shop Afternoon · JLPT N4 Japanese Listening
Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with a calm, everyday topic -- a quiet afternoon at a Japanese coffee shop! In this natural-speed listening episode, I talk about why coffee shops are some of my favourite places to work and relax, from my go-to café latte to the very different vibes of chains like Komeda Coffee and Starbucks.You will pick up everyday vocabulary like 気分転換（きぶ
Ep. 3 ー Cooking Japanese Food at Home · JLPT N4 Japanese Listening
Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with a cosy, everyday topic -- Japanese home cooking! In this natural-speed listening episode, I talk about the dishes I make most often at home, from my all-time favourite oyakodon to miso soup and onigiri, and why Japanese cooking is honestly easier than most people think. I also share what happened when I started cooking for my Colombian
Ep. 2 ー Most Popular Anime of 2026 · JLPT N4 Japanese Listening
Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's favourite topics -- anime! In this natural-speed listening episode, I share my honest thoughts on the most talked-about anime in Japan in 2026, from the intense battles of Jujutsu Kaisen to the slow, beautiful world of Frieren (which, honestly, keeps putting me to sleep!), and my personal favourite this year, Dr. Stone.Yo
Ep. 1 ー Convenience Stores in Japan · JLPT N4 Japanese Listening
Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's most iconic everyday spots -- the convenience store, or 'konbini'!In this natural-speed listening episode, I share what makes them so special, from sending packages and paying bills to printing a newspaper from the day you were born.You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like 新聞（しんぶん）(newspaper), 機械（きかい）(machine), and 商品（しょうひ
