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
#028 The Aesthetics of “Ma” — The Richness of “Nothingness”｜「間」の美学――“何もない”という豊かさ【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 14.07.2025 9:56
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#027 A New Era: Music Meets AI｜生成AIで変わる音楽のかたち【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 07.07.2025 11:46
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#026 Too Little Space? A Hidden Factor in Japan’s Declining Birthrate｜家が狭すぎる？少子化の意外な理由【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 03.07.2025 8:38
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#025 Game Picks! vol. 1 – Ghost of Tsushima｜おすすめゲームシリーズ！①『ゴースト・オブ・ツシマ』【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 30.06.2025 8:57
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#024 Managing Sleep with Technology? Sleep Tech Boom｜テクノロジーで睡眠管理？ スリープテック最前線！【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 26.06.2025 10:48
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#023 The Harsh Truth of Dating Apps? A Lonely Love War｜マッチングアプリの真実？孤独な恋愛戦争【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 23.06.2025 14:04
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#022 Detective Conan’s Secret to Success in Japanese Cinema｜劇場版『名探偵コナン』ヒットに見る日本の映画ビジネス【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 19.06.2025 13:46
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#021 Analog is Back! The Magic of Film Photography｜今こそアナログ！フィルムカメラ入門【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 16.06.2025 9:23
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#020 Oshi-katsu Fever: Hype or Harm?｜推し活ブームの光と影【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 12.06.2025 10:53
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#019 Japan’s Auto Industry at a Crossroads: SDV and the Choices of Honda & Nissan｜日本の自動車産業の危機？SDV革命とホンダ・日産の選択【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 10.06.2025 11:10
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#018 Forbidden Love = Evil? Japan’s Infidelity Outrage｜間違った恋は、悪？日本の不倫叩き【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 07.06.2025 9:05
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#017 QR Codes and Contactless: A Payment Revolution in Japan｜スマホでピッ！広がるQRコードとタッチ決済【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 04.06.2025 11:42
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#016 GachaGacha's Growing Market: Fun for Adults, Profit for Business?｜ビジネスチャンス？ガチャガチャが大人にも人気のわけ【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 31.05.2025 7:32
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#015 The Ultimate Work-Life Balance? "Severance" and Modern Ways of Working｜ 究極のワークライフバランス？「Severance」と現代の働き方【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 28.05.2025 12:58
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#014 Minecraft Meets Education: Learning in the Digital Age｜マインクラフト×教育！デジタル時代の学び【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 24.05.2025 9:47
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#013 eSports: Just Games, or Real Sports?｜ゲームがスポーツになる時代？eスポーツの可能性【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 21.05.2025 11:18
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#012 Behind Closed Doors: Japan’s Prosecutor System｜日本の検察取り調べ問題【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 18.05.2025 11:37
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#011 Why Does Japan's Year Start in April?｜日本の年度はなぜ4月に始まるの？【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 13.05.2025 8:49
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#010 The Future of Japanese Education: Looking Ahead to 2030｜2030年の学校ってどうなるの？日本の教育の未来【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 12.05.2025 12:03
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#009 Why Are Japanese Sensitive to Alcohol?｜日本人はなぜアルコールに弱いの？【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 07.05.2025 9:14
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#008 The Showa Retro Boom: A Hit Among Young People!｜若い人に大人気！昭和レトロブーム【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 03.05.2025 8:13
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#007 Top 10 Manga to Pass Down to the Next Generation｜来世に残したいマンガランキングTOP10【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 30.04.2025 12:00
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#006 All about Ramen: assari / kotteri / local ramens and more !｜ラーメンのキホン！あっさり／こってり／ご当地／○○系【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 27.04.2025 9:22
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#005 Too Many Tourists? Overtourism and "Foreigner Prices" in Japan｜観光客が多すぎる？オーバーツーリズムと外国人価格【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】 22.04.2025 6:38
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#004 More Than Words? The Subtle Power of Unspoken Japanese｜ことばより大切なもの？言わなくても伝わる日本語のふしぎ【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】Untitled Episode 22.04.2025 9:17
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