✨️Learn Japanese with Sally 🇯🇵Beginner to Intermediate🇯🇵 Japanese Podcast ✨

◆Meta Description Discover how Japanese culture views the New Year, why December feels so busy, and how setting small goals can help you continue your Japanese language learning with confidence and calm. ◆Listener Questions １　When do I usually get sick? ２　What does “Shiwasu” mean in Japan? ３　How many characters are covered in the Udemy katakana course? １　私はいつ体調を崩すか ２　日本で師走...

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast 朗読 ろうどく　Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください ◆Summary　あらすじ This episode gently introduces the charm of Japanese temples, shrines, and churche...

◆Meta Description Discover inspiring YouTube creators who speak Japanese as non-native speakers. Learn Japanese through real stories, motivation, and Easy Japanese listening practice. Learning Japanese can feel very different when you hear real voices from people who are also on a Japanese Language Learning journey. Today, I want to introduce a meaningful YouTube channel that many Japanese for Beg...

◆Introduction If you are learning Japanese or exploring Japanese culture, understanding the seasons is a beautiful doorway into the language. In this article, I share the meaning of the Winter Solstice in Japan and how it connects to older traditions, calendars, and beliefs. This perspective can enrich your Japanese Listening Practice and support your studies as a Japanese for Beginners learner. ◆...

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ This story looks at why bear encounters in Hokkaido have been increasin...

◆Summary Discover why animals in Japan—from Nara’s friendly deer to hot-spring monkeys and tiny sparrows—fascinate visitors worldwide. A gentle guide for Japanese learners and travelers. ◆Listener Questions What animal stories have you experienced in Japan? Please share any memorable moments you had with Japanese wildlife—deer, monkeys, sparrows, dogs, insects, anything. 日本でどんな動物との思い出...

◆Meta Description Easy Japanese Listening Practice for Japanese Learners as I talk about dogs, cats, and the differences between pet life in Japan and abroad. ◆YouTube video link　動画のリンク １ 坂上家のチャンネル　Sakagami channel ２ さかがみ家のチャンネル2nd ３ TV「坂上どうぶつ王国」 ◆Listener Questions 1 Are you a dog person or a cat person? 2 Do you have a dog or a cat? How do you keep them—i...

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ Staple foods around the world can be broadly divided into rice, wheat,...

◆Meta Description Japan’s seasons change dramatically from north to south. Learn how the sakura front and koyo front move across the country, and discover gentle travel tips for enjoying Japan’s autumn leaves. Ideal for Japanese for Beginners and Japanese Listening Practice. ◆Listener Questions 1　In your country, is there a tradition of enjoying autumn leaves? 2　Even if there is no such custom,...

◆Meta Description I just released a new podcast episode and blog post about why Katakana feels difficult and how starting with Katakana can make Japanese much easier for beginners. If you’re learning Japanese or love language learning, please take a look! ◆Listener Questions 1 How did you study Hiragana and Katakana? (Textbook, apps, self-study, etc.) 2 What practice method worked best for you whe...

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ "Bento" is far more than just a simple lunch box. This audio...

◆Meta Description I have been teaching Japanese around the world for over 20 years, from classrooms in Kyoto to online lessons in North America. Through teaching thousands of students, I have witnessed the limitations of traditional textbooks and fixed lesson styles. Now, I am searching for new ways to help learners acquire Japanese more effectively. I am exploring tools such as AI technology and...

Meta Description Discover why short, focused Udemy courses are ideal for Japanese for Beginners. Learn how Sally teaches Kanji, Katakana, and Easy Japanese through warm, classroom-style Japanese Language Learning videos. ◆Listener Questions How much would you be willing to pay, in dollars, for a five-hour course at regular price? ５時間ぐらいのコンテンツを定価で買うとしたら、何ドルぐらいまでお金を...

◆Meta Description A warm introduction to Sally’s new Udemy course for Japanese for Beginners. Learn Japanese through Kanji Components, improve reading skills, and strengthen your Japanese Language Learning foundation with Easy Japanese methods. 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here 👇️ 】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Episode Notes) ◆Spotify Learn Japanese with Sally こちらでも...

◆Meta Description Discover how AI aids translation, but why real Japanese teachers like Sally still prioritize immersive Japanese Listening Practice. Hear about a powerful student story and the importance of genuine human experience in Japanese Language Learning. 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here 👇️ 】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Episode Notes) ◆Spotify Learn Japanese wit...

◆Meta Description Is it a disadvantage to study Japanese in a rural area? Not at all! Standard Japanese is actually an invented language. Dialects are rich and profound — and surprisingly, much harder to speak! 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Episode Notes) ◆Spotify Learn Japanese with Sally こちらでも聞くことができます ◆YouTube Learn Jap...

◆Meta Description Have you ever wondered why English doesn’t seem to work in Japan, even though most Japanese people study it for years? As a Japanese teacher who has taught both in Japan and abroad, I’d like to share some insights from inside the classroom—and from Japanese society itself. 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Episode Notes) ◆...

◆Meta Description Hello everyone, I’m Sally, a certified Japanese teacher and the creator of Learn Japanese with Sally. I’m excited to announce that my brand-new Kanji course for beginners is now available on Udemy! After a month and a half of filming, writing, and editing, the course — “The Foundation of Kanji: 101 Essential Characters” — is finally ready for you. 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You...

How do you study kanji? Today, I’m talking about kanji — this episode is at about the N4 level. In most Japanese language schools in Japan, kanji isn’t taught thoroughly from the basics. That’s why many learners struggle with it, which is really unfortunate. I’ve taught kanji not only to adults but also to elementary students at an international school, where Japanese wasn’t their first language....

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ Step into the 700-year history of Japan’s public baths. Long ago, these...

◆Meta Description You’ll Remember It When You Do... What!? What Have I Been Doing on My Podcast Recently...? Something Unexpected Happened While Learning Arabic!? Why Do We Feel Closer to Some Languages Than Others...? <忘れても、また思い出せる言葉の力> 日本語 忘れても大丈夫！◯◯すると思い出す！ 最近私がポッドキャストでやっていること アラビア語学習中起こった困ったこと 〇〇が近い言語のほうが好...

◆Meta Description When You Speak the Language, Smiles Are Shared Things That I Definitely Want People Coming to Japan to Do A Warning for Those Who Can Speak English! Respond Using the Same Words the Other Person Said! 言葉がわかるとその国がもっと好きになる 言葉ができるとお互い笑顔になる 日本に来る人に必ずしてほしいこと英語が話せる人ご注意！ 相手の話した同じ言葉で返事して！ 【コメントはこちらへど...

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Beginner Japanese Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ Since ancient times, humans have looked to the sun and stars as divine...

◆Meta Description What Really Matters in Learning Japanese -Let’s study Japanese on Udemy! -Master Katakana before learning Kanji! -The important things in learning Japanese 日本語学習で本当に大切なこと -Udemyで日本語を学ぼう！ -漢字を学ぶ前にカタカナをマスターしよう！ -日本語学習における重要なポイント 【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Epis...

◆I am reading a Japanese text. Please practice while looking at the reading material website. From February 2026, I have been using Sally’s original reading scripts.　 *Intermediate Nihongo Podcast ◆日本語の朗読 ろうどく｜Reading aloud 日本語の文章を私が読んでいます。朗読素材のサイトを見ながら練習してください。 ◆Summary　あらすじ 日本でクルーズ旅行をしたエマさんの旅行記です。台湾からどうして日本の...