Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan

News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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Learn Japanese through interesting and entertaining news stories. News in Slow Japanese is produced with lower intermediate to advanced students of Japanese in mind. If you are studying for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N1, N2, or N3 this podcast should be very helpful. We bring you interesting and current topics several times a week. Our host is a native Japanese speaker and she reads the articles at a slow pace so you can pick up every word. More stories, transcripts, and popup translations with furigana are available at the home of our podcast: http://newsinslowjapanese.com/

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Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan

Episodes

NISJ 384 – Vending Machines 13.07.2023 1:20

SB015 – Two-Day Weekends 25.06.2023 0:53

Do you work too much? This contributor feels so. He thinks we Japanese work way too hard and need more time off. How is it in your country? Do you want more days off?

SB014 – The Colors of the Rainbow 13.06.2023 0:57

How many colors do you think a rainbow has? You would be surprised to know that the way you answer this question might depend on where you come from. This week’s contributor talks about how we see the world in colors.

SB012 – Successor Fish 28.05.2023 1:24

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NISJ 383 – Fast Version 13.05.2023 1:24

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NISJ 383- Differences between Japan and Overseas-Differences in Elementary Schools-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening 13.05.2023 2:26

SB011 – Crutches 24.04.2023 1:03

If you have ever used crutches before you know what a drag they can be. This contributor talks about just that. 松葉杖（まつばづえ）

NISJ 382 – Fast Version 31.03.2023 1:38

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NISJ 382-Differences between Japan and Other Countries – Fashion (Clothing)-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening 31.03.2023 2:38

SB010 – Pet Peeves 14.03.2023 1:05

This week’s contributor discusses a few of the things that irritate her. What’s your pet peeve? Let me know in the comments section. あなたの苦手なものは何ですか？

SB009 – Extraterrestrial Life 25.02.2023 1:26

NISJ 381 – Fast Version 03.02.2023 1:30

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NISJ 381-Kyo-train’Garaku’-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening 03.02.2023 2:50

SB008 – Kantō to Kansai no Chigai (Kotoba-hen) 27.01.2023 2:00

関東と関西の違い(言葉編) Kantō to Kansai no Chigai (Kotoba-hen) Differences between Kanto and Kansai (Language Version) 日本には様々な方言があります。 Nihon ni wa samazama na hōgen ga arimasu. There are various dialects in Japan. Read more

SB007 – Club Activities in the Past 28.12.2022 1:06

Saikin, kōkō ya chūgakkō no bu katsudō ga ippanteki ni kanari amaku natte iru…

SB006 – Sayings 21.12.2022 1:48

Kotowaza koko de wa, eigo to nihongo de hotondo onaji yō na kotowaza o ikutsu ka shōkai shimasu. Access transcripts at: newsinslowjapanese.com

NISJ 380 – Fast Version 07.12.2022 1:08

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NISJ 380 – A Convenience Store with Bar-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening 07.12.2022 1:46

SB005 Differences between Kanto and Kansai: Lifestyle Edition 25.11.2022 1:43

関東で生活をしてみて、関西との生活習慣の違いに驚くことがあります。まず、エスカレーターに乗る時、関東では…

SB004 The Worst Boss 17.11.2022 0:55

皆さんは上司とうまくいっていますか？最近は、今の上司と大きな問題は…

SB003 Differences between Kanto and Kansai 25.10.2022 1:12

Kantō to Kansai de wa, kotoba dakedenaku, tabemono no mitame ya ajitsuke ga chigau koto ga…

NISJ 379 – Fast Version 24.10.2022 1:27

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NISJ 379-The Worst Tasting Cider in Japan-Intermediate and Advanced Japanese Listening 22.10.2022 2:31

SB002 Exercise 17.09.2022 1:03

Watashi wa nan-nen mo mae kara undō o shite imasu. Ima wa saikuringu ni hamatte imasuga, izen wa yoku jogingu o shite…

SB001 Masks 08.09.2022 1:03

As you know, I am a very big proponent of the shadowing method as an effective way to practice a foreign language. That’s why I am putting together my new project, which I am calling the Shadowing Bank. I want to bring you a variety of talks from many different native Japanese speakers. Each talk […]