chiaki.nihongo
Chiaki's Nihongo Café: A Simple Japanese Podcast for Curious Minds
Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a cozy Japanese podcast — slow, simple, and full of curious discoveries about real Japan. Perfect for intermediate learners who crave real conversations about trending issues and the fascinating 'why' behind modern Japan.
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#078 Dating in the Edo Period ! Misemono-goya Where Youth Gathered｜江戸時代の定番デートスポット？若者が集まる見世物小屋【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 06.07.2026 7:49
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#077 Modern Japanese "Tōji" and the Latest Onsen Research｜現代の日本人がハマる「新しい湯治」と最新の温泉研究【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 22.06.2026 10:13
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#076 For the Time-Conscious Modern Japanese: What the New Cafe "KNOWS COFFEE" is Out to Do｜タイパ重視の現代人に！新カフェ「KNOWS COFFEE」が狙うもの 15.06.2026 9:42
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#075 More Than 400 Words! The Beautiful Japanese Rain Names｜400語以上！日本語の「雨」の名前【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 08.06.2026 9:48
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#074 Why the Belly? The Surprising History and Meaning of Seppuku｜なぜお腹？サムライが「切腹」する本当の理由【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 01.06.2026 9:27
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#073 Magic, Hotchkiss, and Bond? The Strange History of Japanese Stationery｜マジック、ホッチキス、ボンド…文房具の名前の不思議【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 25.05.2026 8:48
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#072 What is "that Space" by the Window in Ryokans? The Secrets of Hiroen｜旅館の窓際の「あのスペース」は何？「広縁」の秘密【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 18.05.2026 7:21
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#071 Goodbye, Heavy Backpacks? Digital Textbooks Become Official in Japan｜重いカバンよ、さようなら？デジタル教科書が正式な教科書へ【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 11.05.2026 8:07
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#070 Customers Vanishing from Konbinis? Why Visitor Numbers Keep Falling｜コンビニから客が消える？来店数が減り続ける理由【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 04.05.2026 7:17
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#069 12,000 Yen Fine for Distracted Cycling! How the "Blue Ticket" System Works in Japan｜ながら運転は1万2千円！自転車の「青切符」で何が変わる？【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 27.04.2026 7:35
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#068 Why is "Horse" in the Name? The Ancient Origins of Japanese Ema Tablets｜神社の「絵馬」はなぜ「馬」？古代日本人の祈りの形【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 20.04.2026 7:51
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#067 The End of "Buy Once, Play Once"? How Updates are Extending Game Lifespans｜「買い切り型」の常識が変わる？アップデートとゲームの長寿化【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 13.04.2026 7:45
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#066 More Than Just Kids’ Play: Japan's Unique Sticker Trading Culture & Heisei Retro｜子どもも大人も夢中・シル活って？平成レトロとボンボンドロップシール【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 06.04.2026 8:56
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#065 Coming to Your Home too? A New Daily Life Created by AI-Robotics｜あなたの家にも？AI・ロボティクスがつくる新しい日常【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 30.03.2026 8:15
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#064 Japan: The Land of Longevity! Is Shiga the New No.1?｜平均寿命85歳の長寿大国・日本！トップは滋賀県？【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 23.03.2026 8:10
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#063 Bread for Breakfast, Ramen for Dinner? Exploring the "Solo-Meshi" Trend｜朝はパン、夜はラーメン？日本人の「ソロ飯」事情【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 16.03.2026 7:52
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#062 Is the “Shoe Locker Chocolate” Real? The History of Valentine's in Japan｜「げた箱のチョコ」は本当？日本のバレンタイン史【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 09.03.2026 8:50
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#061 Right vs. Left: A Simple Guide to Japanese Politics｜右派・左派・中道ってなに？日本の政治がもっとわかる話【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 02.03.2026 7:53
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#060 Adventure Awaits! Explore the All-New Outdoor "PokéPark Kanto"｜ついにオープン！ポケモンに会える『ポケパーク カントー』【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 23.02.2026 8:08
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#059 Still More Trends! Japan’s 2025 Buzzword Nominations｜【続】まだまだある！新語・流行語大賞ノミネート語【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 16.02.2026 10:47
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#058 What Went Viral in Japan? 2025 Buzzword Awards｜2025年、日本では何が流行った？新語・流行語大賞【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 09.02.2026 11:40
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#057 Master Japanese Table Manners: No More Stress at Fine Restaurants!｜もう緊張しない！和食の食べ方ガイド【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 02.02.2026 8:28
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#056 Why is Driving in Tokyo a "Driver's Nightmare" ?｜東京での運転が「世界一難しい」3つの理由【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 26.01.2026 8:25
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#055 Game Picks! vol. 3 – Hogwarts Legacy｜おすすめゲームシリーズ！③『ホグワーツ・レガシー』【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 19.01.2026 9:00
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#054 teamLab — Learning through the Body: Immersive Digital Art｜チームラボ〜体で学ぶ、没入型デジタルアート【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 12.01.2026 11:08
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