Yoko O'Brien
Sunshine Japanese Yasashii Nihon-go radio
Let's learn Japanese with Yoko, a Japanese teacher in Cairns, Australia. https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1In this radio, she talks in easy Japanese to learners, like a monologue. The topics will be her daily life, her trip, experience, Japanese culture and language, and so on. Hope you can enjoy Yoko's talk and it can encourage you to keep learning Japanese. Also, you can check the Japanese script in each episode description. Those scripts includes kanji with hiragana pronunciation, which are very helpful.[ Special Thanks ]Pocket sound – https://pocket-se.info/
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Yoko O'Brien
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Apr 10, 2026
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Episodes
093 Japanese subtitle on Japanese movies 03.03.2022 4:21
Do you watch Japanese movies and/or animes? Have you watch them with Japanese subtitle? Not so common, but some Japanese DVDs have Japanese subtitles, which are for people with hearing disabilities. If you can have a chance to watch it with Japanese subtitle, that would be great. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://...
092 Camping 24.02.2022 5:07
Yoko is a beginner for camping; however, she and her husband are now preparing for their first camping. What are they doing and how is it going? Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世界中(せか...
091 New challenge 17.02.2022 6:25
Another new challenge! We need a little courage to try a new thing. Even a little thing can be a supportive trigger. Enjoy listening to Yoko's story. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世...
090 Winter Olympics 10.02.2022 7:17
Winter Olympics have started! How many winter Olympic sports do you know in Japanese? This is a katakana practice. Check it out! You can see what each Japanese name of the Olympic sports is in English at the bottom, after the Japanese script. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook:...
089 English study club 03.02.2022 6:12
Yoko has just started a new attempt! Unfortunately, it’s nothing to do with Japanese learning; however, her attempt can be useful for your Japanese learning as well. Check it out!. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903...
088 ‘Rain’ in Japanese 27.01.2022 4:53
What would you say ‘rain’ in Japanese? How about pouring? Don’t you get excited when it’s pouring? You can shout ‘pouring’ in Japanese! Let’s check out Japanese expressions about rain today. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns...
087 A little fun 20.01.2022 6:50
Full of a laugh in your life! We can fill our lives with laughter. What can make it? It doesn’t have to be a great way. I believe something silly sometimes has higher power than something intelligent. Enjoy Yoko’s talk! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
086 What would you say ‘Beautiful day’ in Japanese? 13.01.2022 5:33
In English, I usually say ‘Beautiful day’ and sometimes ‘Blue sky’. I often say ‘Oh, I should wash bed linens!’. Think what you would say in Japanese. Enjoy Yoko’s talk! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japa...
085 Happy New Year 06.01.2022 5:12
Happy New Year, Sunshine mates! Hope you had a great New Year’s holiday. Now, it’s the time to resume “Yasashii Nihon-go radio”. Enjoy listening in Japanese! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script:...
084 Seasonal greeting 23.12.2021 4:55
How has your 2021 been? This is the last episode for this year. Please listen to Yoko’s seasonal greeting in Japanese. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世界中(せかいじゅう)の メイトの皆(みな...
083 Mandatory face masks back 17.12.2021 7:01
New regulations here now! How is your city or country? Stay calm and get ready for holidays, as much as you can. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世界中(せかいじゅう)の メイトの皆(みな)さん...
082 DIY classroom renovation 09.12.2021 5:37
Have you tried DIY? Yoko will do it for the first time during this Christmas holiday. Please listen to this episode and check out what Yoko is going to do and why. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese s...
081 Beg cleaning for the end of a year 02.12.2021 5:25
It’s December! A Christmas is just around the corner. What would you like to get done by the time of this Christmas holidays? As you see on the title, I would like to finish all cleaning for a new year, like one of Japanese customs. Enjoy Yoko’s talk about a big cleaning. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter...
080 Seasonal decorations for Christmas and New Year 25.11.2021 5:03
It’s a bit early but Yoko is talking about Christmas and New Year preparation. Why? Check it out. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世界中(せかいじゅう)の メイトの皆(みな)さん、こんにちは!...
079 Can you get the difference among these: issho, isshō, ishō, and isho? 18.11.2021 5:11
This episode focuses on the Japanese pronunciations again, continuing from last week. These would be too crazy, so don’t take them too seriously. Enjoy Japanese pronunciations like a game. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-4...
078 Can you hear the difference between a long vowel and a short vowel? 11.11.2021 4:40
Some English pronunciations are difficult for Japanese people. Conversely, some Japanese pronunciations might be difficult for non-Japanese speakers. Get a hint to figure out the difference between a long vowel and a short vowel. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.f...
077 How to count objects, people and animals in Japanese 04.11.2021 6:13
This episode is about a part of Japanese grammar. Do you know how to count objects, people and animals in Japanese? I would say Japanese counters are crazy. I don’t want you to lose your motivation for learning Japanese because of the counters. Check it out! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJa...
076 Booking a flight to Japan 28.10.2021 4:33
This episode is about Yoko’s private story, what has happened to her recently. Our circumstances are slightly getting better, aren’t they? Hope they are far better and better soon. Enjoy listening to her story! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshin...
075 Volcano eruption 21.10.2021 4:36
Yesterday morning, Aso-san, one volcano in Kumamoto, erupted. That is one of the famous active volcanos in Japan. On the previous day, my student and I were talking about Mt Fuji, especially the possibility of its eruption. Do you know how many active volcanos in Japan? Do you know what volcanos are defined as active? Check out Yoko’s talk! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram:...
074 How to make another progress in learning 15.10.2021 6:15
I’m sorry, I failed to upload this episode yesterday although it had been recorded. We sometimes feel sad with little progress in learning and are in a maze with no ideas of how to make another progress. This is nothing special and might be what you have heard before; however, it’s easy to forget. Get it again and give it a go. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.i...
073 Huge appetite in Japanese Autumn 07.10.2021 7:51
What comes to mind when you hear ‘autumn’? Many Japanese people would say one or some autumn foods for this question. Check out the reason! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世界中(せかいじゅ...
072 My latest challenge 30.09.2021 6:41
Have you challenged anything recently? Yoko made one and now she wants to keep trying it. Check it out! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese script: 世界中(せかいじゅう)の メイトの皆(みな)さん、こんにち...
071 Do you think children always have an advantage of learning another language? 23.09.2021 5:51
How old were you when you began to learn Japanese? Do you feel you should have started earlier? Never mind! Check out Yoko’s talk and then you can just enjoy yourself currently learning Japanese! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-C...
070 One Japanese custom in September 16.09.2021 6:11
Do you know a Japanese custom in September? Some keys are the moon, Japanese mochi, Autumn, rabbit, etc. I hope you will get it from Yoko's talk. Check it out! Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese s...
069 What would native Japanese speakers say to order coffee? 09.09.2021 6:34
Yoko has carried out a survey to ask 100 native Japanese speakers what they would say when ordering coffee. What did you learn to say? Check it out on her talk. Website: https://www.sunshinejapanese.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshine_japanese/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SunshineJapane1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sunshine-Japanese-in-Cairns-499492903574651 Japanese scri...
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