Nanaka

Japanese -nihongo kirakira podcast-

Education JA ↓ 39 episodes

Hello everyone! Welcome to my Japanese podcast. My name is Nanaka. This podcast is designed to help Japanese learners improve your listening skills. As an italki teacher, I share my daily life stories and useful phrases. Listen anytime, anywhere:)【italki lesson】https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/27595802?lv=1【Instagram】https://www.instagram.com/nihongokirakira_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Japanese Leaning/ Japanese listening/ Study Japanese/日本語

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Latest episode

Oct 20, 2026

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Episodes

EP38-Returning to Osaka🐙Love Kansai Dialect 20.10.2026

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Nihongo Kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. Today is a continuation of the last update: my story about returning to Osaka. 【italki】 https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/27595802?lv=1

EP37: I'm Back! Hospital Stay & Quick Catch-up🚑 (Nihongo listening) 16.10.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. Long time no see! Today, I’m sharing a quick life update about what’s been going on with me recently. I was actually hospitalized due to feeling under the weather, which is why this episode is a bit delayed. I’m so sorry for t...

Ep36-What's your favorite Japanese food? (sushi, ramen 🍣🍜etc.) 07.09.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese food! What’s your favorite Japanese dish? While sushi is enjoyed all over the world, every country seems to have its own unique take on it. I also share a few stories about the s...

EP35-My Daily Routine & September Fresh Start🌿 (Japanese Listening Practice N3~N4) 04.09.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about my goal to review and reset my daily habits this September—speaking slowly and clearly so you can easily follow along! 【Words】今日(きょう)=today (N5) 仕事(しごと)=work/job (N5) 休み(や...

EP34-Trending Apps in Japan & What is "Setlog"?【N3/N4】 31.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about popular apps in different countries and sharing all about Setlog, a trending app in Japan right now. What’s trending where you live? Let me know in the comments!✨ 【Words】 流行り(はやり...

EP33-📣A New Challenge (vlog)💛 30.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills✨ 【Instagram】 https://www.instagram.com/nihongokirakira_podcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsi=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 【Youtube】 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCl0f86eCsYU0pZUJq8EeLw 【Lesson】 https://www.italki...

EP32-September Fresh Starts & Why Japan Starts Its Year in April🌸✨【N3/N4】 24.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast!✨I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about how September marks the start of a new school year in many parts of the world, how people spend their summer, and the feelings that come with heading into September. In Japan, the fresh...

EP31-The Secret to Speaking Japanese Confidently? Focus on Input First!🧠✨【N3/N2】 21.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast!✨I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about tips for anyone who wants to speak Japanese with confidence. Having been through the journey of learning English myself, I can tell you that input is everything! Focus on soaking up as m...

EP30-Japan’s 47 Regions & Kansai Dialect🗾✨ 14.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about Japan's 47 prefectures and 8 regions. Standard Japanese isn't the only way people speak—there are many different dialects across the country, so I also introduce Kansai dialect as...

EP29-What is "Mikka Bozu"? - Japanese for when you can't stick to things💔💦 10.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. Do you ever struggle to stick to your goals? You might be a "Mikka Bozu"!😂I'll talk about the popular Japanese idiom "Mikka Bozu"—used when someone can't stick to a new habit or routine. 【Words】...

EP28-My Clumsy Week& A Movie 🍿🕸️💦 09.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. I was in full “ponkotsu mode” this week...! 😅 Today, I’m sharing my messy/clumsy stories from this week, along with a quick chat about Spider-Man ! 🍿 【Words】 映画(えいが)=movie ゆったりとした日=a chill day 思い出した(おも...

EP27-Japanese Hanabi🎆✨ 04.08.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I’m sharing the true magic of Japanese Hanabi so the whole world can discover how incredible it is. I really want you to see it :) EP27:日本の花火について 【Words】 花火大会(はなびたいかい)=fireworks festival...

EP26-Do you like Japanese music? 🎵Talking Music in Japanese 31.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese music🎧 Do you like Japanese music? Let me know what's your favorite in the comment🌈 【Words】 字幕(じまく)=subtitle 過去(かこ)=past 自動(じどう)=automatic 情報(じょうほう)...

EP25-Obsessed & Oshi ! 🩷✨ハマっている&推し活 (Essential Japanese Youth Culture & Slang) 27.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. 【EP25:ハマっている&推し活✨】What do you think about "Oshi-katsu"? Let me know in the comments! 💖In this episode you can learn 1.How to use "〜にハマっている (In to / Obsessed with...)" in daily convers...

EP24-Can you say the Date in Japanese?📅 24.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about why calendar dates in Japanese are so tricky. A great way to start memorizing them is by practicing with your own birthday! EP24:日本語で日付言える? 【Words】 ーMonthー 1月(いちがつ) 2月(にがつ)...

EP23-Japanese Public Holiday🐬 日本の祝日 20.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about Japanese Public Holiday. Do you know 海の日(umi no hi)? We have many Public Holiday in Japan! How about your country? Please let me know in the comment! EP23:日本の祝日 【Words】 祝日(し...

EP22-わたしのDAYOFF : Cozy Japanese🍃 17.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about my day off. Please listen and use it to improve your listening skills. 【Online Lesson】 https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/27595802?lv=1 【Words】 休みの日(やすみのひ)=day off ~しながら=...

EP21-To Everyone Building a Life in Japan: にほんごに悩んでる人へ  13.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. 今日は日本に住んでいる方に向けてメッセージを伝えています。 If you live in Japan, this episode is for you🌟 I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment! 【Speaking Lesson】 https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/27595802?l...

EP-20 | The Spiritual Side of Japan: Why Japanese People Visit Shrines 07.07.2026

Japan has countless shrines, each offering unique blessings like luck in love (Enmusubi) or business success (Shobai-hanjo). Today, I shares my recent visit to Kinomiya Shrine in Atami, home to a sacred 2,100-year-old tree (Goshinboku) rumored to grant wishes and extend your lifespan. While many Japanese people are not strictly religious, they visit shrines to express gratitude, practice mindfulne...

EP19-Learning Japanese Through Summer 03.07.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills🌟 Learn essential Japanese summer words like 'natsubate' and 'heatstroke' in today's episode. Master the vocab before the heatwaves hit and sound like a native!"EP18:夏バテ・熱中症🔥 【Words】 昼間(ひ...

EP18-Understanding "Kibun Tenkan" (気分転換) | Japanese Vocabulary Explained 30.06.2026

Hello everyone! Let's Talk Japanese Like a Native! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. Today’s word is "Kibun Tenkan" (気分転換). In Japan, when we want to refresh our minds or change our mood, we use the phrase "Kibun Tenkan." In this episode, I talk ab...

EP17-Own Your routine in Japanese 26.06.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I’m sharing my own daily routine as an example to help you talk about yours in Japanese! Being able to express yourself—like talking about your daily life, your job, or what you're studying at school—will...

EP16-The One Thing You MUST Do in Japan (That Isn't Sightseeing) 23.06.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I'm talking about watching baseball in Japan—not just as a tourist, but as a real local experience! Not a baseball fan? You’re missing out! It’s the ultimate spot to have fun and experience true Japanese...

EP15-Motivation"やる気(Yaruki)" 19.06.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I’m talking about the Japanese word "Yaruki" (motivation). I hope you enjoy it and try using it in your daily life! EP15:モチベーション/やる気(やるき) 【Words】 やる気(やるき)=motivation 目標(もくひ...

EP14-Talk about the World Cup in Japanese(Win, Lose & Tie)⚽ 15.06.2026

Hello everyone! welcome to the nihongo kirakira podcast! I'm Nanaka, your Japanese teacher. This podcast is designed to help you level up your Japanese listening skills. In this episode, I talk about today's Japan vs. Netherlands World Cup match in Japanese. Try to catch some useful words and phrases to describe the game! EP14-ワールドカップの話(勝つ、負ける、引き分け) 【country】 ドイツ=G...

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