Learn Japanese Pod

This podcast teaches useful phrases to start conversations in Japanese. They discuss learning German, inventions, dresses, and making money. They break down a dialogue and discuss grammar points. They also talk about Japanese conversation starters and the meanings of 'so don't'. They address the concept of 'natsubate' and summer exhaustion. They explore conversation starters about the weather and the usage of 'yapari'. They discuss their music projects and invite listeners to join their online courses.

This podcast episode is about various phrases you can use to start up a conversation in Japanese. It is important to remember that each conversation is unique and how you start one depends on who you are talking to and the situation. However, in this episode you will hear some of the most common phrases […]

A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time by Japanese people. So this lesson will teach you the basics of how to ask […]

A great way to practice your Japanese speaking skills and to get to know people in Japan is to talk about free time and hobbies. In a casual setting you may be asked what you do in your free time by Japanese people. So this lesson will teach you the basics of how to ask […]

In this podcast Matthew and I talked about our favorite Japan travel tips, hacks and experiences. We discussed various topics including interesting places to visit, taking ferries in Japan, how to save money and the recent issues with AirBnb. Also, if you enjoyed this podcast, please consider making a donation to Matthew’s go Fun Me campaign to […]

In this podcast Ami and Alex teach you absolutely everything you need to know about the delicious Japanese street snack Takoyaki!

How to eat Takoyaki Delicious Takoyaki with toppings Food is one of our most popular subjects to talk about so in this podcast Ami sensei and I (Alex) introduce you to one of Kansai’s most loved street snacks, the honorable Takoyaki. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to order and prepare takoyaki yourself with the […]

Learn different ways to express 'must' in Japanese, along with the pronunciation and meaning of 'mechi teddle'. The hosts also discuss the casual use of 'teddle' and express appreciation for listeners. They announce a new travel Japanese course and mention future lessons on Osaka dialect.

In this lesson you are going to learn how to say “must” in Japanese. Here’s the problem. There are a confusing number of ways to say it. Just look at this list of phrases which all mean the same thing: しなければなりません Shinakereba narimasen しなければいけません Shinakereba ikemasen しなくてはいけません Shinakute wa ikemasen しなくちゃいけません Shinakucha ikemasen しなきゃいけません Shinakya ikemasen しないといけません Shinai to ikemasen しなくちゃ Shinakucha […]

In the latest Fun Friday podcast Tomo Akiyama is back by popular demand. We mostly talked about various aspects of Japanese culture including the question “Why do Japanese people wear masks?”. This discussion came up through the questions people most commonly ask about Japan on Google. Therefore we took a stab at answering this popular query. We […]