Ako

日本語 with あこ - Nihongo Picnic Podcast -

Online Japanese school Nihongo Picnic's Podcast for learners of Japanese! We pick up a topic for each episode and talk about it in Japanese. Here's the transcript of each episode:https://nihongopicnic.notion.site/Nihongo-Picnic-Podcast-s-Transcript-e6c923a2d9f34c1fa278bb5e4531ea0f🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level 🚀:For advanced learners👥:Interview🖥 Website: https://nihongopicnic.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/akokitamura📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/akokitamura

Author

Ako

Category

Education

Podcast website

nihongopicnic.com

Latest episode

Jun 9, 2026

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Episodes

🚀 213. 母の入院 21.10.2025

----- In this episode, Ako talks about what hospital life in Japan is like, from shared rooms to meal cost and Japan's health insurance system. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

🚲 212. 高校生の旅行 14.10.2025

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her teenage son's first trip without parents. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

🚃 211. Night Time Economy 07.10.2025

----- Have you heard of Night Time Economy? Ako talks about this new trend in Japan and how people are making the most of their nights. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Pi...

🚀 210. 夏が終わっちゃう 30.09.2025

----- Ako usually dreads summer... but this year a new hobby changed how she feels about the season! ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

🚲 209. #100日チャレンジ 23.09.2025

----- This time, Ako talks about the "100 -days challenge." Have you heard of it? What challenge would you try for 100 days? ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Bl...

🚃 208. Monsterのボクシング 16.09.2025

----- Ako shares her experience watching a big boxing match in a special setting. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

🚀 207. 子供の夏休み 09.09.2025

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her children's summer vacation and how they spent their longest school holidays. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substa...

🚃 206. Podcast Club 02.09.2025

----- In this episode, Ako talks about a surprising discovery related to her podcast and shares her gratitude to listeners who continue to support her. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihong...

👥 205. 走る、走る、走る! interview with Tomoさん 26.08.2025

----- In this episode, Ako welcomes guest Tomo, who shares his passion for running. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

🚲 204. スカートを作りました 19.08.2025

----- In this episode, Ako shares her recent discovery of a new hobby. Listen to find out what it is and why she enjoys it so much. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nihongo Picnic Blog post on S...

🚃 203. Mrs. Green Apple 12.08.2025

🍏 Mrs. Green Apple ----- In this episode, Ako shares her recent experience with one of Japan’s most popular bands, Mrs. Green Apple. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post...

🚲 202. France - ヨーロッパ旅行 - 05.08.2025

----- In the final episode of her Europe series, Ako talks about attending a wedding in France and spent a lovely time celebrating and connecting with people from around the world. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

🚃 201. London -ヨーロッパ旅行 - 29.07.2025

----- Ako visited London and enjoyed walking around the city and meeting friends. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠メル...

🚲 200. Switzerland - ヨーロッパ旅行 - 23.07.2025

----- Ako continues her Europe trip and talks about her time in Switzerland. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠メルマガ:...

🚃 199. Austria - ヨーロッパ旅行 - 15.07.2025

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her train trip from Berlin to Austria and a beautiful and quiet place she found there. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Subs...

🚃 198. Berlin - ヨーロッパ旅行 - 10.07.2025

----- In this episode, Ako talks about her first trip to Berlin and meeting her old friend and colleague. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picn...

🚃 197. はじめてヨーロッパに行きました! 03.07.2025

----- In this episode, Ako shares about her first trip to Europe, visiting an old friend and dealing with a few troubles along the way. Enjoy! ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠...

🚃 196. 中学校と小学校の卒業式 03.04.2025

----- In this episode, Ako shares stories about her kids’ graduation ceremonies. Listen to the episode to find out what Japanese school graduation ceremonies are like in 2025. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

🚲 195. 走るホテル 27.03.2025

In this episode, Ako talks about different places to stay when you travel, and she shares about a new type of moving hotel in Japan! 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adventures. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:...

🚃 194. 高校の受験 17.03.2025

Nihongo Picnic New JLPT Prep Group Lessons JLPT Official Website This podcast episode talks about Ako talks about her son's high school entrance exams and their experience with it. ----- 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adven...

🚀 193. ぐらんぱる公園 in 伊豆 06.03.2025

ぐらんぱる公園 Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adventures. 🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nih...

🚲 192. スキーに行きました 27.02.2025

🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. In this episode, Ako talks about her first ski trip with her family! It was fun, but also a bit hard. What happened? Listen to find out! 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picn...

🚃 191. 日本語ピクニックの社員旅行 20.02.2025

🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Nihongo Picnic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nihongopicnic.com/⁠

🚲 190. AIメガネ 13.02.2025

🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- Nihongo Picnic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nihongopicnic.com/⁠

🚀 189. 買い物の楽しみ方 30.01.2025

🚲:A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃:About N3 level   🚀:For advanced learners 👥:Interview ----- ✍️ ⁠⁠⁠Transcript of each episode⁠⁠⁠ 🗞️ ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for the newsletter!⁠⁠⁠ 📓 ⁠⁠⁠Nihongo Picnic blog post on Substack⁠⁠⁠ ----- Nihongo Picnic ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nihongopicnic.com/⁠

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