◆ In this episode, I am talking about a traditional wooden townhouse cafe in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.18 on May the 14th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscr...
Jul 07, 2025•3 min•Ep. 53
◆ In this episode, I am talking about tourists and my college life in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.10 on May the 7th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to ...
Jun 30, 2025•3 min•Ep. 52
◆ In this episode, I am talking about some museums in Japan and in Europe that I have been to, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.16 on May the 7th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to b...
Jun 23, 2025•3 min•Ep. 51
◆ In this episode, I am talking about some YouTube channels that I watch, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.14 on April the 30th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to ...
Jun 16, 2025•2 min•Ep. 50
◆ In this episode, I am talking about some of my belongings that I lost or left somewhere in the past, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.12 on April the 23rd, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You wil...
Jun 09, 2025•3 min•Ep. 49
◆ In this episode, I am talking about sports and exercises that I like and that I do, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.10 on April the 16th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a su...
Jun 02, 2025•2 min•Ep. 48
◆ In this episode, I am talking about various dishes from across the world, such as pizza, hamburger, pasta, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.9 on April the 12th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ Yo...
May 26, 2025•3 min•Ep. 47
◆ In this episode, I am talking about rice paddies in Japan and my experience of growing rice, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.23 on May the 31st, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to ...
May 19, 2025•2 min•Ep. 46
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a kind of pepper native to Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.21 on May the 24th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my P...
May 12, 2025•2 min•Ep. 45
◆ In this episode, I am talking about three major holidays in Japan, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.15 on May the 3rd, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patre...
May 05, 2025•2 min•Ep. 44
◆ In this episode, I am talking about one of my favorite match sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.13 on April 26th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patr...
Apr 28, 2025•2 min•Ep. 43
◆ In this episode, I am talking about what spring days in Japan are like, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.11 on April 18th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my P...
Apr 21, 2025•2 min•Ep. 42
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a height adjustable desk I bought, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.8 on April 9th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patr...
Apr 14, 2025•2 min•Ep. 41
◆ In this episode, I am talking about what I like to do in my spare time, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.6 on April 1st, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Pat...
Apr 07, 2025•2 min•Ep. 39
◆ In this episode, I am talking about cherry blossom viewing, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.7 on April 4th, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly...
Mar 31, 2025•2 min•Ep. 40
◆ In this episode, I am talking about cherry blossom rice cake, one of the Japanese sweets, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.5 on March 28, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a sub...
Mar 24, 2025•2 min•Ep. 38
◆ In this episode, I am talking about pets - a dog I used to have when I was a child and pets that my students have, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.4 on March 25, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ ...
Mar 17, 2025•2 min•Ep. 37
◆ In this episode, I am talking about some of the podcast episodes I often listen to, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.3 on March 21, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscribe...
Mar 10, 2025•1 min•Ep. 36
◆ In this episode, I am talking about the gym I go to on a regular basis, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.2 on March 18, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patr...
Mar 03, 2025•1 min•Ep. 35
◆ In this episode, I am talking about one of my favorite cafes, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ This story was originally released as Ep.1 on March 17, 2024. I just re-recorded it and created a listening comprehension exercise, answer key, vocabulary list and transcript for it for Patreon members, which was not available when it was first released. ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthl...
Feb 24, 2025•1 min•Ep. 34
◆ In this episode, I am talking about the oldest department store in Japan and a famous bridge located neat the department store, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the ti...
Feb 17, 2025•1 min•Ep. 33
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a national park located in the center of Tokyo, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.) ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note...
Feb 10, 2025•1 min•Ep. 32
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a 5k run, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English translation - T...
Feb 03, 2025•1 min•Ep. 31
◆ In this episode, I am talking about Imperial Palace run, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.) ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get var...
Jan 27, 2025•1 min•Ep. 30
◆ In this episode, I am talking about omikuji -fortune-telling slip, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with En...
Jan 20, 2025•1 min•Ep. 29
◆ In this episode, I am talking about traditional sweets made from locally produced ingredients, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.) ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon memb...
Jan 13, 2025•1 min•Ep. 28
◆ In this episode, I am talking about New Year's cards, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists with English transla...
Jan 06, 2025•1 min•Ep. 27
◆ In this episode, I am talking about eco-friendly apples from Nagano and oranges from Awaji Island, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.) ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 min•Ep. 26
◆ In this episode, I am talking about a pet-friendly cafe near my my place, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 1. (GENKI 1 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N5 / CEFR A1 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : The benefits you get vary based on the tier you select.) - Podcast episodes - Vocabulary lists ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 min•Ep. 25
◆ In this episode, I am talking about autumn foliage night illumination in Kyoto, using vocabulary and grammar from GENKI 2. (GENKI 2 is a Japanese textbook meant for beginners at JLPT N4 / CEFR A2 level.) ◆ You will need to be a subscriber to my Patreon monthly membership to listen to it. The sample audio file is available on my Patreon site. (The N4 episodes are only available to the existing subscribers from January 21, 2025.) ◆ Patreon Here are the benefits for my Patreon members : (Note : T...
Dec 09, 2024•1 min•Ep. 24
