Megumi's Daily Japanese Adventures | Learn Japanese & Discover Japan

Learn Natural Japanese through grammar, pronunciation, expressions, and Japanese culture. 📚 Turn this episode into real Japanese study. Download the Otomo Pack (Transcript, Grammar, Vocabulary & Quiz) on Patreon→ https://patreon.com/me_class 🌐 Website https://www.me-class.jp In this episode of Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures, I talk about my recentdive cruise trip to Palau. From giant tre...

📚 Turn this episode into real Japanese study! Join the All Access Membership on Patreon and get the Otomo Pack: ✅ Full Transcript ✅ Vocabulary List ✅ Grammar Notes ✅ Listening Quiz & Answer Key 🔒 Available for All Access Members → https://patreon.com/me_class 🌐 Episode page https://www.me-class.jp Have you ever wondered why people line up so neatly in Japan? In this episode of Megumi’s...

This episode of “Short & Sweet Grammar” explains how to read Japanese dates. Since it was so well-received by my Japanese class students, I’ve decided to share the audio version here as well 😊 In this episode, you can practice reading Japanese dates naturally in everyday conversation. For visual explanations and example sentences, please check out the YouTube version. 🎬 YouTube https://youtu...

📚Turn this episode into real Japanese study. Download the Otomo Pack (Transcript, Grammar, Vocabulary & Quiz) on Patreon → https://patreon.com/me_class 🌐 Episode page https://www.me-class.jp Have you ever experienced a small cultural moment while traveling in Japan? In this episode of Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures, I share a story from a recent Shinkansen trip. I had reserved a seat to...

📚Turn this episode into real Japanese study. Want to go further?　 Get the Otomo Pack (Transcript, Grammar, Vocabulary & Quiz) on Patreon → https://patreon.com/me_class 🌐 Episode page https://www.me-class.jp Have you ever stayed at a Japanese ryokan? In this episode of Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures, I talk about the special experience of staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan. A ryoka...

📚 Turn this episode into real Japanese study. Download the Otomo Pack (Transcript, Grammar, Vocabulary & Quiz) on Patreon → https://patreon.com/me_class I share a warm family trip to Japan’s Chita Peninsula to celebrate my father’s birthday. We stayed at a beautiful ryokan with a private onsen (open-air bath) and a relaxing ocean view, and a special surprise during dinner made his 80th birthd...

　Season 2 has started! In this episode (#001), I talk about the beginning of Season 2 and what’s coming next. I also introduce Season 1 Episode #049 as a sample of the new format. For more details, please check the website. Thank you for listening, and I hope you’ll continue to enjoy the podcast. https://www.me-class.jp　 　 Season 2 がスタートしました！ 今回の #001 は、Season 2 のはじめのごあい...

This is the teaser episode for Season 2 of Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures . Season 1 has reached a milestone with 50 episodes, and a new season will be starting very soon. With a new theme, “Journey through Japan—one word at a time,” the podcast is entering a new chapter. In this short episode, I talk a little about what’s coming next. I’ll share more details in Season 2, Episode #001. Stay tu...

Thank you so much for listening to Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures ! This episode marks a special milestone — the 50th one! I’m truly grateful to everyone who’s supported this journey so far. In this episode, I’ll be sharing a heartfelt thank-you message and a little announcement from me. Let’s continue enjoying Japanese language and travel stories together! https://youtu.be/xL0UJ2w54Es https:/...

My summer vacation. An unexpected twist at the very last moment! I explored breathtaking scenery in Singapore, Sydney, and Uluru, connected with local friends and language study buddies, and then... ended up spending my layover time in a completely unexpected place... Where do you think I went? Travel enthusiasts, language explorers, and those learning Japanese travel terms—enjoy all the unexpecte...

Last August, I talked about the word “daijoubu.” Many of you asked me to explain it more, so here comes Part 2! It’s a short and useful phrase, but it can mean both YES and NO—pretty confusing, right? In this episode, I’ll go through everyday and business situations to show you how “daijoubu” really works. https://youtu.be/LnlKq281NRc https://www.me-class.jp 昨年8月にお話しした「大丈夫」。リスナー...

What do you look for when apartment hunting in Japan? Ishare my must-have features—and a parking tower disaster I’ll never forget. What led someone to shout, “There’s the criminal!”? Tune in for the full story! https://youtu.be/LLoowDJMTPw https://www.me-class.jp 日本での部屋探しのポイントと、忘れられない「タワーパーキング事件」について話します。これから日本に住む予定の方にも参考になるエピソードで...

Crunch, Munch, Sizzle! Savoring Delicious Nagoya Eats through Tasty Japanese Onomatopoeia Introducing Nagoya's delicious local delicacy “Nagoya-meshi” using onomatopoeia. This time, many JLPT N1-N2 level grammar and vocabulary also appear. Recommended for listening comprehension study. https://www.me-class.jp https://youtu.be/xmvFZkMDaNE 名古屋の美味しいご当地グルメ「なごやめし」をオノマトペを...

Traveling in Japan can be much morecomfortable with a few simple items.  I introduce useful everyday and travel items you can easily buy at 100-yenshops, such as eco bags, small trash bags, paper cups, and folding umbrellas. These are things I actually use on trips and business travel, and they helpsolve small but common problems in Japan. A practical guide for anyone planning to travel in Japan....

Reflecting on life in Hiroshima, the podcast shares a scenic cherry blossom viewing from a river cruise paired with delicious Setouchi cuisine. It also touches on the move for a new chapter in life starting this April, capturing the efforts and challenges of relocation. The narrative intertwines cherished memories of Hiroshima with the anticipation of new beginnings. https://www.youtube.com/@Megum...

冬の山陰旅行：鳥取・島根の温泉とカニ、出雲大社に癒される旅A Winter Trip to San'in: Relaxing in Tottori and Shimane's Hot Springs, Enjoying Crab and Visiting Izumo Taisha We present the charm of our January trip to Tottori and Shimane. Starting with a Shinkansen journey, we enjoyed fresh seafood at the Tottori seafood market and met yokai on Mizuki Shigeru Road. There are many points of int...

Sushi, Takoyaki, Sukiyaki: Enjoying Japanese Cuisine at Home! In this episode, we welcome a family of friends from abroad who visited my home and experienced the joy of making Japanese cuisine together. We enjoyed sushi, takoyaki, and sukiyaki, immersing ourselves in the charm of Japanese home cooking. As we share the delights of cultural exchange and the joy of experiencing local life, we look ba...

日本のお正月の過ごし方と新年の目標 How to spend new year's in Japan and new year goals. Learn about how to spend new year's in Japan and new year goals. I share my personal experiences from the year-end and new year's period and introduce traditional Japanese customs such as new year's cards and osechi cuisine. Transcript Photos https://www.me-class.jp Learn Japanese with Megumi :short sweet gramm...

日本旅行と温泉の楽しみ方。四文字熟語とともにHow to Enjoy Traveling in Japan and Onsen: Introduced in My Lessons, Along with Four-Character Idioms A Year in Review, Travel Qualifications and Hot Springs Trip, and Introduction to My Japanese Classes. You can also learn useful phrases for traveling in Japan. I use many four-character idioms in my talk. Transcript https://www.me-class.jp #japantravel...

In this episode, we explore the breathtaking spots of Kochi, including Ashizuri Cape and Niyodo River. Enjoy the beautiful nature, hot springs, and local cuisine. https://www.youtube.com/@MegumisDailyJapaneseAdventures Transcript,Photos,messege to Megumi https://www.me-class.jp

なぜあなたはそれをそこで食べますか⁉私が驚いた食事の現場。Why do you eat it there⁉ I was surprised, the eating scene. Recently, I saw a scene of eating and drinking in the food section of a department store or on a train. Is that good? Not good? Why not?　Why do you eat it here? I was really surprised by the scene. Does it depend on one's way of thinking or culture? https://www.youtube.com/@Megumis...

I am talking about my experience with Japanese funerals and busy August-September episodes. Introduces various ways of saying the date. There are also quizzes like listening comprehension questions. sensyu/ last week先週, yokujitsu/next day翌日, raisyu/next week来週? Various ways to say the date. ☺I look forward to your message/episode requests. 大忙しの8-9月、いろいろな日にちの言い方を紹介してい...

間違えたら大丈夫じゃない！ 便利な言葉「大丈夫」の使い方 If you make a mistake, it's not okay! How to use the useful word “Daijoubu”. The word “Daijoubu” is easy to remember and use. But if used incorrectly, it can mean the opposite. How to answer using “Daijoubu.” I talk about my usage with examples. 覚えやすくて使いやすい「大丈夫」という言葉。 でも使い方を間違えると逆の意味になる。「大丈夫」...

Yonezawa beef, Yamagata soba, rice, sake, and super delicious, go on a trip to Yamagata Prefecture! 米沢牛に山形そば、お米にお酒、とってもおいしい山形へ。 I introduce my trip to Yamagata, where there are many delicious foods. Please also look at the photos. https://www.youtube.com/@MegumisDailyJapaneseAdventures Transcript Photos message to Megumi https://www.me-class.jp

Shimanami Kaido Travel and plenty of adverbs. しまなみ海道の旅。たっぷり、どっさり副詞とともに。 A story about a trip along the Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Kaido. I speak with many adverbs. I put many pictures of very beautiful scenery and sea. Please listen to the story while looking at the pictures. For transcripts and adverb explanations, many photos, and messages to me, please visit my homepage....