KaiwaLab Japanese Podcast

🚀 Take your practice further with KaiwaLab If you want to go beyond just listening and actually use what you hear, we’ve built a full practice experience inside KaiwaLab. 👉 https://kaiwalab.com/podcast Inside, you can: 📜 Follow the full script while listening 🎧 Replay each line at your own pace 📖 Break down vocabulary, expressions, and grammar in context 🗣️ Practice speaking with shadowing an...

🚀 Take your practice further with KaiwaLab If you want to go beyond just listening and actually use what you hear, we’ve built a full practice experience inside KaiwaLab. 👉 https://kaiwalab.com/podcast Inside, you can: 📜 Follow the full script while listening 🎧 Replay each line at your own pace 📖 Break down vocabulary, expressions, and grammar in context 🗣️ Practice speaking with shadowing an...

🚀 Take your practice further with KaiwaLab If you want to go beyond just listening and actually use what you hear, we’ve built a full practice experience inside KaiwaLab. 👉 https://kaiwalab.com/podcast Inside, you can: 📜 Follow the full script while listening 🎧 Replay each line at your own pace 📖 Break down vocabulary, expressions, and grammar in context 🗣️ Practice speaking with shadowing an...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about the moments when they feel like they’ve become adults. The conversation starts with coffee and how their tastes have changed, then moves into deeper topics like cooking, housework, living independently, family, aging, and how time passes faster than we realize. You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese used in a relaxed conversation about everyday life, growing...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about their past part-time jobs and work experiences. From Starbucks and UNIQLO to resort jobs, restaurants, and convenience-style work, they discuss: Which jobs were fun Which jobs were stressful Jobs they were good at Jobs that didn’t fit their personality And what they learned from working in different environments You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese while li...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about their favorite anime of all time 🎬 From NARUTO and HUNTER×HUNTER to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Haikyuu!!, and Kingdom, they share: Their personal top 3 anime Which stories impacted them most Anime that made them cry Characters they love And why some series stay unforgettable for years You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese while listening to two anime fans pa...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about a fun question: 👉 What would you do if you won the lottery? They discuss: Winning 1 million vs 10 million vs 100 million yen Spending vs investing money Dream houses and living overseas Why becoming rich can actually feel scary And how money changes relationships You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese while listening to a real conversation full of dreams, op...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts — flowers, beauty products, food, spending time together, and what actually makes parents happy. They discuss questions like: What they usually give their parents Why choosing gifts can be difficult The difference between giving things vs experiences And how family traditions changed over time You’ll hear natural, casual...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about Golden Week, one of the biggest holiday seasons in Japan. They discuss: How long the holiday is What people usually do (travel, family, or relaxing) Their past Golden Week memories And how they plan to spend it this year You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese used in everyday conversations about plans, holidays, and lifestyle. 🚀 Take your practice further wi...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about friendships, personality types, and making friends while living in Canada. They discuss questions like: Is it better to have many friends or a few close ones? Can personality differences affect friendship? Does making friends abroad require strong language skills? How do relationships change as we get older? You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese while listen...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto continue talking about Yuto’s life in Canada — expensive rent, shared housing, roommates, culture shock, and what it was really like living abroad. You’ll hear natural, casual Japanese while they discuss daily life challenges, different lifestyles, and the reality of living with strangers. Perfect for learners who want to understand Japanese used in real-life storytel...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto casually talk about beauty and fashion, starting from Mai showing her newly done nails. What begins as a simple “look at this” moment naturally turns into a deeper conversation about things like nail costs, maintenance, and how often people go for beauty treatments. 🚀 Take your practice further with KaiwaLab If you want to go beyond just listening and actually use wh...

In this episode, Mai and Yuto talk about something they’ve both been really into lately — HUNTER×HUNTER. The conversation starts casually with Mai quizzing Yuto, and quickly turns into a fun back-and-forth about how many times they’ve watched it and why it’s so addictive. They dive into their favorite characters like Hisoka, Killua, and Meruem, sharing what makes each one so compelling. They also...

Mai and Yuto kick off the very first KaiwaLab Podcast episode by talking about what they want to do this year — with a big focus on travel. The vibe is relaxed and natural, like listening to a real couple chatting, with a mix of Kansai dialect and everyday spoken Japanese. Yuto shares his goal of visiting Nice, France, inspired by a Netflix show they both got hooked on, while Mai talks about trave...