日本語 with あこ - Nihongo Picnic Podcast -
by Ako
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
Episodes
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🚀 238. 新しいもんじゃ焼き
----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- 🗞️ Nihongo Picnic Blog post on Substack...
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🚃 237. ソフトテニス
----- In this episode, Ako shares a story about playing tennis with her son, his friends, and her husband for the first time. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview -----...
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🚲 236. こどもがラーメン屋さんになりました
----- In this episode, Ako shares a story about her 16 year-old son starting his first part time job at a ramen restaurant. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview…
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🚀 235. 日帰り鎌倉ツアー
----- In this episode, Ako shares a story about a day trip to Kamakura with friends. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- 🗞️ Nihongo Picnic Blog...
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🚃 234. 東京でピクニックをしました
----- In this episode, Ako shares a story about a picnic event we had in Yoyogi Park this month with students, and teachers. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview…
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🚲 233. North Carolina に行きました
----- In this episode, Ako shares a story about her trip to North Carolina in the U.S. with her son. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- 🗞️…
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🚀 232. 新しい友達とハンバーガー
----- In this episode, Ako shares a story about meeting new friends from her son's high schools, and having lunch together in Shinjuku. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview -----...
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🚃 231. 飲み会の幹事
----- In this episode, Ako explains what a 幹事 (kanji/organizer) does at a 飲み会 (nomikai/drinking party) , and and why organizing it can be harder than it looks. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners...
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🚲 230. 東京でイベントをしました
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a recent Nihongo Picnic event in Tokyo and how much she enjoyed meeting students in person. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview -----...
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🚀 229. ねこの日
----- In this episode, Ako talks about Cat Day in Japan and share a story about her family's cat. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- 🗞️ Nihongo...
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🚃 228. バレンタイン♡
----- In this episode, Ako talks about Valentine’s Day in Japan and shares how she celebrated it with her family. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚲 227. 東京で雪がふりました
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a snowy weekend in Tokyo and shares memories of playing in the snow as a child. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚀 226. 圧力鍋デビュー
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a new cooking tool she recently bought and how it changed the way she cooks at home! ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚃 225. ドラマ「良いこと悪いこと」
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a Japanese TV drama that was popular recently and shares why she enjoyed watching it with her son. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚀 224. High-advanced Pilot Class
In this episode, Ako talks about our high-advanced Japanese classes and introduces a new pilot group lesson at Nihongo Picnic. Details are in the link below. https://nihongopicnic.substack.com/p/experience-high-advanced-japanese ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in...
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🚃 223. あけましておめでとうございます
----- In this episode, Ako talks about New Year in Japan and what she did with her family. ----- 🚲：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…
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🚀 222. お疲れ様でした2025！
----- In this episode, Ako looks back on the past year and shares some personal reflections on family, work, hobbies, and the Nihongo Picnic community as the year comes to an end. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level…
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🚲 221. たこやき Party
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a takoyaki party at a friend’s home and shares a fun time cooking and eating together. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚃 220. Picnic Night をしました
In this episode, Ako talks about a recent Nihongo Picnic drinking event in Tokyo and how it felt to see everyone together. ----- Nihongo Picnic Newsletter: A Look Inside Our Community: Picnic Night in Tokyo 🥂 ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4...
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🚀 219. UNIQLOとMUJI
----- In this episode, Ako talks about UNIQLO and MUJI, two popular Japanese brands, and a small experience that made her think about their different services. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners...
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🚲 218. ついに、Switch 2 がうちに来た！
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a special surprise at home with the new Nintendo Switch 2, and why it became a very memorable moment. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview -----...
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🚃 217. 私の好きなうどん
----- In this episode, Ako talks about one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods, udon. Listen to hear what kind she likes the most. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚀 216. 高円寺で音楽を楽しむ
----- In this episode, Ako talks about a weekend spent in Koenji for a street music festival, in a neighborhood full of music and personality. 🎸 第12回 ミュージックストリート2025 🎹 音楽喫茶MOJO ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level…
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🚲 215. Halloween Party
----- In this episode, Ako shares a fun story about dressing up and celebrating Halloween with 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…
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🚃 214. City Pop カラオケの会
----- Ako recently went to karaoke with some new friends. Listen to hear what made this City Pop karaoke night so fun. ----- 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview ----- ✍️...
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🚀 213. 母の入院
----- 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...
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🚲 212. 高校生の旅行
----- 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...
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🚃 211. Night Time Economy
----- 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 ----- ✍️...
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🚀 210. 夏が終わっちゃう
----- 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...
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🚲 209. #100日チャレンジ
----- 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 ----- ✍️...
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🚃 208. Monsterのボクシング
----- 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...
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🚀 207. 子供の夏休み
----- 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 ----- ✍️...
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🚃 206. Podcast Club
----- 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...
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👥 205. 走る、走る、走る！ interview with Tomoさん
----- 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...
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🚲 204. スカートを作りました
----- 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 ----- ✍️...
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🚃 203. Mrs. Green Apple
🍏 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 ----- ✍️...
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🚲 202. France - ヨーロッパ旅行 -
----- 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...
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🚃 201. London -ヨーロッパ旅行 -
----- 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…
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🚲 200. Switzerland - ヨーロッパ旅行 -
----- 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...
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🚃 199. Austria - ヨーロッパ旅行 -
----- 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 ----- ✍️...
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🚃 198. Berlin - ヨーロッパ旅行 -
----- 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...
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🚃 197. はじめてヨーロッパに行きました！
----- 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…
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🚃 196. 中学校と小学校の卒業式
----- 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...
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🚲 195. 走るホテル
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...
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🚃 194. 高校の受験
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...
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🚀 193. ぐらんぱる公園 in 伊豆
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 -----...
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🚲 192. スキーに行きました
🚲：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 -----...
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🚃 191. 日本語ピクニックの社員旅行
🚲：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...
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🚲 190. AIメガネ
🚲：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...
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🚀 189. 買い物の楽しみ方
🚲：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...
About this show
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
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