日本語 with あこ - Nihongo Picnic Podcast -

----- In this episode, Ako talks about what hospital life in Japan is like, from shared rooms to meal cost and Japan's health insurance system. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her teenage son's first trip without parents. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

----- Have you heard of Night Time Economy? Ako talks about this new trend in Japan and how people are making the most of their nights. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Pi...

----- Ako usually dreads summer... but this year a new hobby changed how she feels about the season! ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

----- This time, Ako talks about the "100 -days challenge." Have you heard of it? What challenge would you try for 100 days? ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Bl...

----- Ako shares her experience watching a big boxing match in a special setting. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her children's summer vacation and how they spent their longest school holidays. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substa...

----- In this episode, Ako talks about a surprising discovery related to her podcast and shares her gratitude to listeners who continue to support her. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihong...

----- In this episode, Ako welcomes guest Tomo, who shares his passion for running. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

----- In this episode, Ako shares her recent discovery of a new hobby. Listen to find out what it is and why she enjoys it so much. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nihongo Picnic Blog post on S...

🍏 Mrs. Green Apple ----- In this episode, Ako shares her recent experience with one of Japan’s most popular bands, Mrs. Green Apple. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post...

----- In the final episode of her Europe series, Ako talks about attending a wedding in France and spent a lovely time celebrating and connecting with people from around the world. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

----- Ako visited London and enjoyed walking around the city and meeting friends. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠メル...

----- Ako continues her Europe trip and talks about her time in Switzerland. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠メルマガ：...

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her train trip from Berlin to Austria and a beautiful and quiet place she found there. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Subs...

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her first trip to Berlin and meeting her old friend and colleague. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picn...

----- In this episode, Ako shares about her first trip to Europe, visiting an old friend and dealing with a few troubles along the way. Enjoy! ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠...

----- In this episode, Ako shares stories about her kids’ graduation ceremonies. Listen to the episode to find out what Japanese school graduation ceremonies are like in 2025. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Ako talks about different places to stay when you travel, and she shares about a new type of moving hotel in Japan! 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adventures. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：...

Nihongo Picnic New JLPT Prep Group Lessons JLPT Official Website This podcast episode talks about Ako talks about her son's high school entrance exams and their experience with it. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adven...

ぐらんぱる公園 Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adventures. 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nih...

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. In this episode, Ako talks about her first ski trip with her family! It was fun, but also a bit hard. What happened? Listen to find out! 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picn...

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🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠ ----- Nihongo Picnic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nihongopicnic.com/⁠