EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Straw Hat Jizō - かさじぞう
from The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese · host Onigiri
This episode tells the classic Japanese folktale Kasajizō. Set in a cold winter, this fantasy story teaches the value of kindness and caring for others. Perfect for Japanese learners who want to enjoy stories while improving their listening skills.(Keywords)笠(かさ)kasa : straw hat that people wore in the old days.お地蔵さま (おじぞうさま)jizō : a Buddhist figure that looks like a small monk.You can get the scripts 📄 here→https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclubIf you enjoy this story, please like, subscribe, and share so more learners can join our club. Let’s study Japanese together!
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This episode tells the classic Japanese folktale Kasajizō. Set in a cold winter, this fantasy story teaches the value of kindness and caring for others. Perfect for Japanese learners who want to enjoy stories while improving their listening skills.(Keywords)笠(かさ)kasa : straw hat that people wore in the old days.お地蔵さま (おじぞうさま)jizō : a Buddhist figure that looks like a small monk.You can get the scripts 📄 here→https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclubIf you enjoy this story, please like, subscribe, and share so more learners can join our club. Let’s study Japanese together!
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