Learn Japanese from real talks by Hiro

Today’s theme is “reading the air.” Being able to read the air is considered important in all kinds of situations, such as business and personal relationships. At the same time, reading the air too much can also have negative aspects. Let’s think together, in Japanese, about both “reading the air” and “changing the air.” 今回のテーマは「空気を読む」です。空気を読むことは、ビジネスや人間関係など、...

This episode’s theme is “Rei” — etiquette and respect. Valuing respect and practicing good manners are essential for creating a life where both you and the people around you can feel comfortable and at ease. There’s no need to be overly rigid or formal about it, but maintaining respect is key to building good relationships and living a better life. We hope you enjoy the episode! 今回のテーマは「礼...

In Japan, spring is a season of new beginnings and farewells. It’s the perfect time to start something new and build good habits. Let’s enjoy spring in Japanese! 日本では、春は出会いと別れの季節です。新しいことを始めたり、良い習慣を身につけるにも最適な季節。日本語で春を楽しみましょう！

水は私たちに欠かせないものですよね。 今回のエピソードでは、そんな水に関わる表現を紹介します。 Water is something we can’t live without, right? In this episode, I’ll introduce some Japanese expressions related to water. Enjoy!

「気（Ki）」という字は、日本語のさまざまな表現やイディオムで使われています。 「気」とは何か？ 実は、はっきりと一言で説明するのはとても難しい言葉です。 僕自身も完璧に理解できているわけではありませんが、 日常会話の中でたくさんの「気」を自然に使っています。 このエピソードでは、「気」が使われた表現をいくつか紹介しながら、 その感覚を一緒に考えてみたいと思います。 気 とは何か？ということが 気になったら...

The word “道 (Michi / Do)” represents more than just a road or path. In Japanese culture, it expresses the process of striving toward mastery. We often focus only on results. But by becoming aware of the path we are walking right now, our learning — and our lives — can become much richer. Learning Japanese could also be a “道.” So instead of chasing only fluency, try to appreciate each step along...

Today’s topic is focus . When learning Japanese, staying focused is really important. I try different ways every day to maintain my focus.　 I hope you’ll find a method that works best for you, too. Enjoy! 今回のテーマは「集中」です。 日本語を学ぶときも、集中力はとても大切ですよね。 僕自身、毎日集中力を保つためにいろいろ工夫しています。 みなさんも、ぜひ自分に合った集中力を高める方法を見つけてみて...

Today’s theme is 間（ま）. is a very important element in communication and human relationships. Especially when we are busy or feeling stuck, taking a moment of 「ま」（break, pause・・・） can sometimes help things move forward. I hope you’ll try valuing 「ま」 in your daily life and in your Japanese studies as well. 今回のテーマは「ま」です。 「ま」は、コミュニケーションや人間関係において、とて...

You want to travel, but you’re not a fan of crowds. For those of you, I’d like to introduce some recommended travel destinations in Japan for 2026. Let’s enjoy traveling while learning Japanese along the way. 旅行には行きたいけれど、人混みはちょっと苦手。そんなみなさんのために、2026年におすすめの旅先をご紹介します。旅を楽しみながら、日本語も一緒に学んでいきましょう。

Today’s theme is coincidence. Our life is colored by chance. Let’s sometimes step away from plans and schedules, enjoy the unexpected, and learn Japanese together. Enjoy! 今回のテーマは「偶然」です。 偶然は人生を彩ります。時には計画や予定から離れて、偶然を楽しみながら、日本語を学びましょう！

When you start learning a language, one of the first things you want to do is introduce yourself. Talking about yourself is the first step to real communication. Let’s practice it together. Enjoy! まずは、自分のことを話せるようになること。これが語学学習の最初のゴールです！ぜひ、みなさんも日本語で自分のことを話してみましょう！

What are your goals for 2026?In this episode, I talk about my goals and New Year’s resolutions. I encourage you to try setting your own goals in Japanese, too! Let’s enjoy studying Japanese together this year. みなさんの2026年の目標はなんですか？ このエピソードでは、僕の目標、新年の抱負（ほうふ）を紹介しています。 みなさんもぜひ、日本語で目標を立ててみてください！ 今年も一緒に楽しく日本語を勉強し...

In this episode, I talk about walking. Walking should be beneficial for many aspects of life. It might be good for learning Japanese! Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about "sleeping". Getting enough sleep is essential for staying active during the day. Get enough sleep and learn Japanese!

In this episode, I talk about the proverbs related to "3". Many proverbs and sayings include "3". So let's learn some of them! Enjoy!

Hokkaido is one of my favorite places to visit. The food is delicious and the nature is beautiful. In this episode, I talk about the recent trip to Hokkaido with some snow-related vocabulary. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about an exciting word: "相手（あいて）."The word "相手" can be translated into many English words depending on the context and situation. The best way to learn this word is to be exposed to many example sentences and contexts. Enjoy!

このエピソードでは旅・旅行について話しています。 言語を学んでから旅をすると、旅がもっと楽しくなりますよね！ Being able to speak the language of the place where you will go makes traveling more fun! Enjoy!

このエピソードでは、「味」（taste,flavor)について話しています。ぜひ和食を食べながら聞いてみてください！ In this episode I talk about "taste" or "flavor". Let's eat and learn! Enjoy!

この、エピソードでは「休み」について話しました。 仕事も勉強も大事ですが、「休み」をちゃんととることも大事ですよね。 In this episode, I talk about "holidays". There are many vocabularies and expressions related to 「休み」. Have a good holiday and enjoy learning Japanese!

Japanese Language has a lot of Onomatopoeias. You can broaden your range of expression if you master Onomatopoeias! Enjoy!

This episode is about reading aloud which is essential part of my learning style. Language learning is more physical training than just brain work. So we need to move our muscles to speak and say aloud. And the best part about reading aloud is that it's fun! Enjoy reading!

This episode is about the relationships between "Forms" and "Personalities". We use some vocabulary of the forms, such as round and sharp, as metaphors of the personalities in Japanese. Metaphor is actually very interesting! Enjoy!

In this episode, I introduce some phrases using "head" and "face". (頭と顔） Japanese have many metaphorical phrases using our body parts, so if you learn those, you can expand the range of expression. Enjoy!

The topic of this time's episode is "Cleaning". In Japan we usually do spring cleaning in the end of the year. So let's learn some expressions relating to cleaning. Enjoy!