Okkei Japanese Podcast

Konnichiwa! I was born in Japan and raised here, from kindergarten to university. I share my personality and why school life was sometimes difficult for me. I talk about feeling pressure to be the same as others and to follow the “normal” path. I also share my experience of leaving my job and moving to Tokyo. This is a quiet, personal story about feeling different and finding a freer way to live i...

Do you have something you just can’t stop doing? For me, it is cameras. I have been researching iPhone gear all day. I felt like I was becoming "Atama-dekkachi" or Big-headed. It means thinking too much and not moving enough. So today I went out to test my new setup. I also had a small problem with a screw. In Japanese, we say "neji wo nameru" or "licking the screw" when the head gets stripped. A...

Walk & Talk in Yokohama. I walked around the city, ate Okinawa soba, drank coffee, and relaxed by the sea. I visited places like Minato Mirai, Chinatown, and a peaceful park, just taking things slowly. There were some shops closed, but that’s part of everyday life here. It was warm, a little cloudy, and felt like a normal, comfortable day in Japan. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanese...

Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun . This episode features a real conversation between two Japanese speakers, spoken at native speed. We speak naturally, without scripts or controlled grammar, to reflect how Japanese is used in real life. The topic is whether Japanese people dance, and how culture, embarrassment, and self-expression affect that🌲 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https:...

Japanese Listening Practice (N3/N2) about Studying Abroad in the UK. In this 50-minute podcast, I talk about culture shock, learning a new language, and why language learning protects culture. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website https://www....

Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun Today, I drove with Shun to Korankei in autumn. We talked about personality, family, and why Shun is always so bright and positive. It’s a simple conversation in natural Japanese, with calm scenery and easy listening practice. Hope this helps you enjoy Japanese in a relaxed way. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/p...

You’ll hear natural Japanese through a small moment from my hometown, the kind of everyday conversation you’d catch if you were really there. It’s a quiet, simple story, so you can just listen and follow along at your own pace. If you like calm episodes with real-life details, this one might feel nice. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-j...

Today i talked about honesty, opinions, and a little story from a café in tokyo. nothing big, just a moment that made me think about how people say what they feel. hope it’s a relaxing listen. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website https://www....

In this episode, I talk about living alone in Tokyo and imagines his dream home, a quiet house near the sea with space for music and filming. it’s a calm story that helps you learn natural Japanese about housing, daily life, and dreams. Level: around JLPT N4–N3. Some words go N2. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-progr...

In this episode, I talk about miso soup, cafés and coworking spaces, comparing yourself with others, a trip to the dentist, and even love. You’ll hear natural Japanese in different places and moods. Level: around JLPT N4–N2. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okk...

In this episode, I talk about guitars, chords, and music related topics in Japanese. I first talk about my relation with music and then go on to little guitar tutorial in Japanese. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website https://www.okkeijapanes...

In this podcast, I share what I recommend doing during a two-week journey. From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima🚄 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website https://www.okkeijapanese.com/ 🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your J...

Today, I’m going to talk about the things I didn’t like when I was a kid. The things we used to struggle with often change as we grow up. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website https://www.okkeijapanese.com/ 🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help wi...

My train trip from Tokyo to Yamanashi to meet my YouTuber friends 🚆 You’ll hear intermediate, everyday Japanese with lots of relaxed conversation, perfect for your listening practice. Enjoy the stories about travel, food, and collaboration while practicing your Japanese. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=b...

🌱35-minute natural Japanese conversation (N4–N2): relax and enjoy, or use it for listening practice. ３５分の自然な日本語。気軽に聞いてくださいね。 Fumi（@SpeakJapaneseNaturally）、Shun（@japanesewithshun）と一緒に３人で雑談。 都道府県のイメージ、結婚式、通勤、方言、骨をうずめる場所など、いろいろ話しています。 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/ma...

In this episode I talk about six ways learning another language really pays off: career, wider connections, access to new info, brain workout, culture, and confidence. 今回は「外国語を学ぶと何がいいの？」を、ゆるっと6つに分けておしゃべりします。 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program?ref=bdf5c7 👉Get the transcripts...

聞くだけで、日本語の世界にひたれるポッドキャスト A podcast to immerse yourself in Japanese, just by listening. 今日は本屋で“世界的に有名なYouTuber”を見かけたときに、自分の中で「話しかけようかな？でも相手は僕を知らないよな…」と迷った気持ちについて話します。 出会いそのものよりも、その時の「自分の考えや気持ち」が面白いと思ったのでシェアしました。 あなたなら有名人に会ったら話しかけますか？それとも静か...

今日はフリートークです。カフェで隣に座っていた男女の会話が聞こえてきました。テーマは「幸せとは何か」。少し大きな声で話す男性と、笑顔でうなずく女性。お見合いなのか、マッチングアプリで会ったのか…そんな雰囲気の会話でした。 日本語の表現「壁に耳あり障子に目あり」についても紹介します。 In today’s free talk, I share a story from a café. Sitting next to me was a man and a woman, talking about “What is hap...

Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun covering childhood memories, homebody vs. going out, what it means to be an adult, the link between money and happiness, and the “last meal before you die” question. Features chats about Nagoya, Nagano, and Tokyo area, plus thoughts on business, changing values, and the benefits of learning a foreign language. 日本語学習者におすすめ1時間ポッドキャ...

日本は「夢の国」？夢や理想、イメージについて。 旅行と生活の違い、憧れをそのまま残すことの良さ、そしてゴッホが見た日本像の話もします。海辺の散歩から始まるエピソードです🌊 A Japanese podcast about dreams, ideals, and how perceptions of Japan change between travel and living. Includes Van Gogh’s imagined Japan, and thoughts on keeping a dream untouched, recorded during a seaside walk. 👇Learn N5 Imme...

テーマは「食べもの」“サラリーマンを探せ”というちょっと変わった方法も紹介します。ごはん、定食、朝ごはん、モーニング文化、ランチ探しのコツなど 友達の話を聞くような気持ちで、気楽にどうぞ🍵 Japanese podcast about rice, teishoku (set meals), Japanese-style breakfast, café morning sets, and tips for finding good (and cheap!) lunch spots. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.co...

今日は、日本のいろんな有名な場所についてゆるく話しました。京都、大阪、奈良、富士山、鎌倉、名古屋…行ったことある場所も、思い出も話しています。 観光の話だけじゃなくて、僕の好きなカフェの話とか、友達とのエピソードもいろいろ入ってます。旅行が好きな方、日本に興味ある方、勉強中の方、ぜひ作業用BGMみたいに気軽に聴いてください〜 In this episode, I talk casually for about an hour about famous places in Japa...

🌱A 1-hour Japanese talk for listening. 今日は、日本のいろんな有名な場所についてゆるく1時間話しました。秋葉原、築地、浅草、皇居、京都、大阪、奈良、富士山、鎌倉、名古屋…行ったことある場所も、思い出も話しています。 観光の話だけじゃなくて、僕の好きなカフェの話とか、友達とのエピソードもいろいろ入ってます。旅行が好きな方、日本に興味ある方、勉強中の方、ぜひ作業用BGMみたいに気軽に聴いてください〜 In this...

こんにちは。1時間エピソードのパート3。これで最後です。 Hi. This is part 3 of the one-hour episode. This is the final part. やってみたいスポーツは？最近笑ったことは？今までで一番面白かった本は？という話をします。 I talk about questions like: What sport would you like to try? What made you laugh recently? What’s the funniest book you’ve ever read? 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshu...

こんにちは。1時間エピソードのパート２です。 初めての恋はいつ？理想のデートは？もしペットを飼うなら？ という話をします。 This is part 2 of the one-hour episode. I talk about things like: When was your first love? What’s your ideal date? If you could have a pet, what would it be? 👇Learn N5 Immersion Program https://japanesewithshun.thinkific.com/products/courses/master-n5-japanese-immersion-program...