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Podcast 55: Asking for confirmation in Japanese
April 27, 2024

In this podcast, we’re focusing on a crucial skill for mastering Japanese fluency and expanding your vocabulary which is confirming information. When visiting Japan, it is likely you might mishear wha

Podcast 55: Jst the dialogues
April 27, 2024

The Japanese-only audio drills for podcast 55 have moved to our new Patreon page. Please click the link below for access: Podcast 54 Audio dialogue drills

Podcast 55: Notes
April 27, 2024

The show notes for this episode have moved to our new Patreon page. Learn Japanese Pod Patreon

Podcast 54: Phrase that use 気 in Japanese
March 31, 2024

The topic for this lesson is the word Ki. has a lot of meanings depending on context. It up in has various meanings such as spirit, heart or mind. It can also mean mood or air. You probably alread

Podcast 53: Natural disasters in Japan
February 26, 2024

In todays episode, were diving into a crucial topic that anyone living in or visiting Japan should know at least a little about, and that is to stay safe during a natural disaster. Japan is located

Podcast 52: Dealing with a cold in Japan
January 14, 2024

In this lesson well discuss how to deal with a cold which is pretty common during the winter months in Japan. Well look at how to describe symptoms and remedies for recovery.

Podcast 51: Ōsōji – Year end cleaning
December 29, 2023

In Japan, the tradition of (Osoji), meaning big cleaning, takes place at the end of the year. This cultural practice involves a thorough cleaning of homes, workplaces, and public spaces to b

Fun Friday 26: 2023 Review with Andy
December 21, 2023

As the sun sets on 2023, I recently hung out with my good friend Andy on the Fun Friday edition of the podcast to review the highs and lows of the past year in Japan. Enjoy!

Fun Friday 25: Interview with Peter Manthei, again!
December 15, 2023

Its been a while but in this Fun Friday edition of the podcast I met up with my good friend and Japan enthusiast, Peter of Beards Brewery. Hes just completed an epic two-month journey across Japan a

Podcast 50: How to refuse things in Japanese
November 10, 2023

In this lesson, youll learn how to refuse things in Japanese. This is an important skill to have, as youll often find yourself in situations where you need to say no to someone. Youll also learn ho