Nihongo with Takasugi senpai

Watch on Youtube! Learn the lingo and etiquette of sushi restaurants and become a sushi connoisseur yourself - Improve your Japanese listening skills with Japanese podcasts In this episode we introduce the terminology used in sushi restaurants. Do you know how to count sushi? Do you know what agari is? We also explain the etiquette at sushi restaurants. This episode will help you enjoy sushi more...

Watch and Learn on Youtube Learn Japanese by talking about your memories of Dragon Ball - Improve your Japanese listening skills with our Japanese podcast! In this episode we talk about our memories of Dragon Ball. It was probably the first Japanese anime you ever watched or the first Japanese manga you ever read. We are happy to share our memories of Dragon Ball with you. We support multilingual...

Watch on Youtube In this episode I talk about Kansai-ben, the dialect of my birthplace. If you learn unique Kansai dialects such as "Nandeyanen" and "Shirankedo", you will definitely enjoy your trip more when you travel to Kyoto or Osaka. Native Japanese speakers speak Japanese at a natural speed. このエピソードでは私の生まれ故郷の方言である関西弁についてお話しています。なんで...

Watch on Youtube In this video, we introduce how to use Japanese fillers. Fillers are an essential element for speaking Japanese naturally. By using fillers effectively, conversations become more fluent and communication with others becomes smoother. This video will be very useful for those studying Japanese or wanting to speak Japanese more naturally. Let's master Japanese fillers and improve...

You can also watch this episode on Youtube In this episode, we introduce five words that you will likely encounter when visiting restaurants in Japan during your trip. If you can read these, you won't have any trouble when ordering. You should be able to understand what's written for the most part. We have subtitles in multiple languages. Native Japanese speakers are speaking at their usua...

Listen to native Japanese speakers talk naturally and improve your listening skills. By listening to natural speed and language, you will be able to understand when you actually come to Japan for work or tourism. We also provide furigana for kanji, so you don't have to worry even if difficult kanji appears. In this episode, we explain the meaning of the word "すみません". It's no...

Let's eat Japanese special menu at McDonald's in Japan - Japanese podcast to improve your Japanese listening skills. In today's episode we talk about McDonald's in Japan. We introduce four hamburgers that are probably special menu items. We include photos and videos of the actual products. We speak at the speed that native Japanese speakers usually speak. Subtitles in each language...

Do you know what giri-choko is? Japanese Valentine's Day Culture - Japanese Podcast Improve your Japanese listening skills by listening to Japanese! In today's episode we talk about Valentine's Day in Japan. We talk about giri-choko, honmei-choko, tomo-choko, and White Day. Improve your Japanese listening skills by listening to native Japanese speakers speaking naturally in Japanese. I...

Watch on Youtube It snowed in Tokyo. In this episode we recorded a walk the morning after it snowed. There is not much talking compared to our usual episodes, but we hope you enjoy the Japanese scenery and use it as a practice to improve your Japanese listening skills. 東京で雪が降りました。このエピソードでは雪が降った翌朝の散歩の様子を収録しました。いつものエピソードと比べてあまりおしゃべりしてい...

Subscribe to my Youtube channel Today we talk about Setsubun, a traditional Japanese event. The ogres are chased away with beans, and afterwards beans are eaten as many times as the year. We also silently eat a sushi roll called ehomaki, facing the direction of good luck, which changes every year. This is not a joke, but an actual traditional event that has continued from long ago. Despite the fun...

In this episode, we introduce you to the top 5 pizza chains in Japan, ranked by number of stores. We also talk about the recently announced collaboration product by Japan's Pizza Hut with Tenka Ippin, a kottori-style ramen pizza, and our thoughts on it. Improve your Japanese listening skills by listening to Japanese podcasts by native speakers. Please refer to the subtitles in various language...

How do Japanese people watch anime? Who watches more anime than the Japanese? - Japanese Language Podcasts for Japanese Listening Practice In this episode, we discuss the results of a survey we conducted on how Japanese people watch anime and how long they watch it. Listen to the Japanese podcast to practice your Japanese listening skills. Just listening to them is good listening practice. Subtitl...

Top 5 Snacks Japanese Buy at the Supermarket How Much Do You Think? These snacks make great souvenirs for your trip to Japan - Improve your Japanese listening skills with our Japanese podcast! このエピソードでは日本人がスーパーで買っているお菓子トップ5をご紹介しています。実際に購入した価格やパッケージも撮影しているので日本へ旅行に来たときにはお土産として買ってみてはどうでしょうか。日本語ポッドキャ...

Japanese used when you catch a cold and go to the hospital. How much did it cost including the cost of medicine? - Listen to Japanese podcasts to improve your Japanese listening skills! Happy New Year, and welcome to the first episode of 2024, where we discuss the Japanese you use when you catch a cold and go to the hospital. Today's episode is also perfect for improving your Japanese listenin...

What do Japanese people always do on New Year's Day? Let's try Hatsumode and Gokitou - Improve your Japanese listening skills with Japanese podcasts! In this episode we talk about Hatsumode, which Japanese people always do in the New Year. I've also already done what I call Koso-mairi, which is to go to Hatsumode a little earlier before the year is over. I also asked for a prayer at th...

Do you know what the last day of work is? What do Japanese office workers do at the end of the workday? - Japanese podcast with subtitles and kanji furigana. In this podcast, we talk about the last day of work in Japan. What is the "work finale"? What is a nokai, a party held on the last day of work? Let's study Japanese language while touching on the social culture of Japan. Improve...

Spotify Wrapped, Netflix account abuse, annual physicals, what if you have to go to the hospital while traveling in Japan? Do you know what a gaan is? - Japanese Podcast Improve your Japanese listening skills by listening to native speakers speak naturally! In this episode we recap the events of the week: a Spotify recap, Netflix account abuse, and the annual physical. In the second half, we answe...

Ranking 2023 Japanese Children's Names: How Many Can You Read? - Learn Japanese with our Japanese with furigana podcast! In this episode we discuss the latest 2023 edition of the annual ranking of Japanese names. I speak in the same tone and speed that I use in everyday conversation with Japanese people. It is recommended for advanced students who have been studying Japanese for many years, as...

In this videocast, we talk about how Japanese people spend Christmas. We also talk about the typical Japanese Christmas tradition of KFC and Christmas cake, and how you can enjoy the Japanese Christmas spirit with your 6 year old daughter! I also share my thoughts on the live-action version of YuYu Hakusho that started streaming on Netflix this week. Watch and listen to this videocast to improve y...

In today's episode we talk about different ways to say "cold". Watch this videocast to learn how to express "cold" in other words besides cold. This Japanese podcast is perfect for both beginners and advanced learners of Japanese. Native Japanese speakers speak at natural speed. Subtitles are provided. Kanji characters are furigana-ed. Multilingual subtitles are also availa...

The Real Wallet of a Japanese Male in His 40s - Japanese podcasts to improve your Japanese listening skills This videocast is designed for people who are studying Japanese. The content will be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced students of Japanese. Improve your Japanese listening skills by listening to native speakers speak. Episodes are subtitled in multiple languages. Japanese is also furig...

このエピソードでは日本にやってきた観光客の方が使う決済手段を紹介します。電車に乗ったりラーメン屋で食事するときに使える決済方法は？ カードがあれば大丈夫なの？それとも現金しか使えない？ このポッドキャストを聴けば滞在中にどんな決済手段が使えるかがわかるはず。 チャンネル登録と動画へのLIKE、コメントをお願いします。 Money in Japan What payment methods do tourists use? Subtitled in Furigana, English and...

The real situation of Halloween in Japan: Listen to native speakers speak and improve your Japanese listening skills - Japanese Podcast In this episode, we talk about the current state of Halloween in Japan. Does Japan have Halloween? Are you wearing a costume? Are you excited? You can understand this by listening to this episode. This content can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from beginne...

Learn Expressions of "Eat" - Japanese Podcast Improve your listening skills by listening to natural Japanese! In this episode we talk about various "eat" expressions in Japanese. Have you ever heard of binge eating or a bellyful of food? This is a perfect talk theme for the fall season of appetite. This Japanese podcast is a good opportunity for those who have just started stud...

Japanese and Movie Theaters 2022 Box Office Revenue Ranking How much does a movie cost? Listen to native Japanese speakers speak and improve your Japanese listening skills - Japanese Podcast 先日ひさしぶりに映画館へ行ってきました。今日のエピソードでは映画館について話をしています。2022年の日本興行収入ランキングや日本の映画チケットの価格についても話をしています