Everyday Japanese with maki

In this episode, I talk about how Valentine's day works here in Japan-like, giri-choco, honmei-choco. stick around till the end for the vocabulary list.

In this episode, I share a simple story about what happened and how I felt on a snowy day. Enjoy the small moments and the winter atmosphere together with me. At the end of the episode, you can listen to a list of Japanese vocabulary used in the story, which makes it easy and convenient to review new words

In this episode, I talk about the Japanese words さらさらand しっとり. What do they mean? How do we use them? Let's keep it simple and explore these two texture words! At the end of the episode, I read out the Japanese vocabulary used in the story. It's convenient because you can review the words without looking at the show notes, even while driving or doing other tasks.

A Japanese bean-throwing tradition for spring!

Ehomaki is sushi roll eaten on setubun in Japan. but many people don't know the details behind it. in this episode, i casually talk about: what Eho? Why people eat Ehomaki A relaxed episode for Japanese learners who want to explore culture through natural conversation.

”Domo”is a very common Japanese word. It can mean thank you, hello, or goodbye. It meaning changes depending on the situation. In this podcast you will learn how " Domo" is used in real conversations.

Is it easy to be vegan in Japan？ In this episode, I talk about vegan options and how vegan friendly Japan feels, with out personally following a vegan lifestyle.

今日はパンの話しをします どうして日本のパンはやわらかい？などなど "Why Japanese Bread is so soft ?"　 "What do you think about it?" At the end of the episode, there's a list of new vocabulary for you to listen to, so please check it.

Finally i watched The substance, it was dark and heavy story. It wasn't typical horror film. I share my impressions of its deeper meaning and discuss Demi Moore's powerful performance https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

In this episode, I talk about my trip to Miyajima. I walked around the island, saw the floating torii gate, and enjoy warm and sunny weather.

In Japanese, we have several expression for the end of year, each with a different nuance

I've heard that Japanese people eat KFC at Christmas! Is that true？

Let's learn some Christmas phrases and try using them in conversations. Seasonal phrases are very useful, aren't they?

I’ll be talking about Christmas films. I know it's a cliche' topic but it's still fun! You can learn a lot of very useful words I also have an Instagram account. the username is the same https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Learn common Japanese phrases about sleep

I'll talk about various habits, people have before going to bed, not just my own.

A new law will come into effect in April 2026. Today, I'm going to talk about what is means for cyclists. I hope no one ends up paying a fine. https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

How many times do you eat in a day? Everyone says breakfast is important for starting your day... but honestly ,I struggle with it. Do you?

Today's topic is decaf life. In Japan, it's surprisingly difficult to find good decaf coffee or tea. But in the UK,it's every where! why is there such a big difference? I'll talk about my experiences with decaf in both Japan and the UK.

Hōkoku-ji was one of the places I really wanted to visit — and I finally did!

Have you ever wondered why Japanese people do a massive deep clean at the end of every year? Today, we’re diving into “Ōsōji,” a traditional Japanese end-of-year cleaning custom — and the surprising cultural meanings behind it. https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Do you know that in Japan, every company requires employees to take a full health check once a year? It might sound surprising if you’re from a country where this isn’t common! Today, I’ll share what this annual health check is like — and what makes the Japanese system unique.

Every country has its own unspoken rules and manners. When we travel abroad, it’s important to be aware of these things and respect the local customs. So today, I shared a few examples of Japan’s unspoken rules. I hope you found them interesting!

You know, sitting in front of the salon mirror always feels a bit uncomfortable. I just wish I could sit in that chair with confidence.

We love shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and okonomiyaki. These dishes are cooked by the customers themselves. Have you ever tried them? In this episode, I talk about traditional Japanese food.