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JIRU | Japanese Podcast — 176 episodes

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Is Forest Bathing So Important in Japan? 🌲🇯🇵

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | What Makes Japan Special? 🇯🇵

3

Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | August 28– August 31

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Social Media Was Making Me Unhappy 📱

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【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] What Is a Japanese Bento? 🍱🇯🇵

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Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | August 17– August 27

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Do Japanese People Love UNIQLO? 👕🇯🇵

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Are Young Japanese Drinking Less? 🍺🇯🇵

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Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | August 10– August 16

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【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] Japanese Hot Springs | What Is Onsen?

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[N3–N4] Japanese Listening Podcast | 10 Japanese Phrases I Use All the Time #2

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | How Should You Answer “How Old Do I Look?” in Japan?

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | What It’s Really Like to Live in Japan

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | How Do Japanese People Learn Japanese?

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Do Japanese People Use Umbrellas So Much?

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【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] My Evening Routine in Japan

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Can Japanese People Read Chinese?

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Are Japanese Homes Really That Small?

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[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Are Japanese People Really Good at Math?

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【N2–N3】 Why Do Japanese Children Go to School Alone | Japanese Podcast

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【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] What I Buy at Convenience Stores in Japan

22

N3–N4 10 Japanese Phrases I Use All the Time | Natural Japanese Podcast

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N2–N3 What Does It Really Mean to Live Freely? | Japanese Podcast

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Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | August 3– August 9

25

Why Japanese People Try Not to Stand Out | Natural Japanese Podcast

26

【Slow Japanese Podcast】Summer in Japan Is So Hot!

27

Why Is Japan Such a Gaming Nation? | Natural Japanese Podcast

28

Why Do Japanese People Say “Otsukaresama” So Much? | Natural Japanese Podcast

29

Walking in Nature Feels So Good | Japanese Small Talk

30

Why Do Japanese People Eat Almost Everything with Chopsticks? | Natural Japanese Podcast

31

[Slow Japanese Podcast] I'm Trying to Lose Weight

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I’m Trying to Lose Weight in Japan | Japanese Small Talk

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Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | July 20– August 2

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Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | July 20–26

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Japan Looks High Tech But It Is Surprisingly Analog Key Phrases Edit

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I Quit My Full Time Job to Work Freely in Japan | Japanese Small Talk

37

【Slow Japanese Podcast】What I Eat for Lunch in Japan

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Why Some Beginners Sound So Good in Japanese - Key Phrases Edit

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【Slow Japanese Podcast】My Morning Routine in Japan

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Why Japanese Say “Chotto ” Instead of “No” | Natural Japanese Podcast

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【Slow Japanese Podcast】My Ideal Japanese Breakfast

42

What Do Japanese People Do on Rainy Days? | Natural Japanese Podcast

43

Why “Yoroshiku” Is Hard to Translate | Natural Japanese Podcast

44

I Went to Yamaokaya at Midnight | Japanese Small Talk & Natural Listening

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Stop Learning Japanese Word by Word | Learn in Chunks to Sound Natural

46

Your Japanese Doesn't Need to Be Perfect | Speak with Confidence

47

【日本語Podcast】日本人はなぜ結婚しなくなった?|子どもも減っている日本

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【日本語Podcast】あなたは犬派?猫派?

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Can You Understand Real Japanese?|リアルな日本語、聞き取れますか?

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【日本語Podcast】日本の四季、どの季節が好き?|春・夏・秋・冬

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【日本語Podcast】日本人は知らない単語が出てきたらどうするの?

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【日本語Podcast】7月13日〜7月19日 ポッドキャストまとめ

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【日本語Podcast】日本人は主語がなくても、なぜ意味が分かるの?

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【日本語Podcast】日本人は助詞を全部正しく使っているの?

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【日本語Podcast】僕が思う理想の日本の朝ごはん|ご飯・味噌汁・納豆

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【日本語Podcast】口内炎ができて痛い|話すだけでも痛い…

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【短尺日本語Podcast】1日の仕事が全部終わったあと、何をする?|字幕なしリスニング

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【Japanese Podcast】Kei Nishikori Is Retiring | 錦織圭選手が僕にくれたもの

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【短尺日本語Podcast】朝起きてから家を出るまで|字幕なしリスニング

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Why Do Japanese People Downplay Their Own Family? | 日本人はなぜ自分の家族を低く言う?

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【日本語Podcast】日本語は一音違うと別の言葉に聞こえる

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Are Japanese People Really Used to Earthquakes? | 熊本で震度7を観測した日

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Japanese Podcast|7月6日〜7月12日 ポッドキャストまとめ

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Why You Don’t Tip in Japan | Japanese Podcast N4–N3|日本のチップ

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【日本語Podcast】自由に生きるために、会社を辞めることを決めました

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【日本語Podcast】31歳になると友達と予定が合わない|今日はタメ口で話します

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【日本語Podcast】私について話します|日本語講師とYouTubeのこれから

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Why Japanese Say “Nanka” So Much | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|なんかの意味

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Why Japanese Drop the Subject | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|主語の省略

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Why Is the て Form So Important in Japanese? | 日本語の「て形」はなぜ大事?

71

What’s the Difference Between は and が? | 日本人は「は」と「が」をどう使い分ける?

72

Why Is Frieren So Emotional Despite Being So Quiet? | なぜ『葬送のフリーレン』は静かなのに心に残るのか?

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Do Japanese People Really Understand Similar Sounding Words? | 日本人は似ている発音の言葉をどう聞き分けているのか?

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What Did the Clerk Ask? | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|コンビニ会話

75

Why Japan’s Soccer Logo Has a 3 Legged Crow | Japanese Podcast N4–N3|八咫烏

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Why Is Tokyo Revengers So Emotional? | なぜ『東京リベンジャーズ』は心に残るのか?

77

Why “Sumimasen” Has 4 Meanings | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|すみません

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Why Japanese Say “Otsukaresama” All Day | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|お疲れ様です

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Why Japanese Drop です・ます | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|タメ口の聞き方

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Why “Chotto…” Can Mean No | Japanese Listening Practice N4–N3|「ちょっと」の意味

81

Why Japan Does Radio Exercises in Summer | ラジオ体操と夏休み

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Why Fireworks Feel Like Japanese Summer | 花火大会と日本の夏

83

Why Japan Hangs Wind Chimes in Summer | 風鈴と日本の夏

84

Why Obon Starts in July in Tokyo | 七月盆と迎え火

85

Japanese Podcast|Podcast Digest (July 1th - July 5th) | 7月1日〜7月5日 ポッドキャストまとめ

86

Why Japan Sends Summer Greetings | 暑中見舞いの日本語

87

Why Japan Has Marine Day | 海の日と日本人

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Why Japan Eats Eel in Summer | 土用の丑の日とうなぎ

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Japanese Summer Festivals | 日本の夏祭り — 屋台・浴衣・花火

90

Japanese Podcast|Why Japanese Sauna Fans Love Cold Baths

91

Japanese Podcast|Is Japanese Really Fast?

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Japanese Podcast|The Japanese Rainy Season Is Here

93

Japanese Podcast|Why Are Some Japanese Husbands Afraid of Their Wives?

94

How to Enjoy Life Without Losing Yourself

95

Cultural Etiquette and Historical Origins: Deep Dive into Japanese Izakaya Traditions

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The Rise of Japanese Solo Dining Culture and Why You Should Try It Alone | 日本のひとりご飯文化の広がりと、一人で試してみるべき理由

97

Do Japanese People Ever Write “ヲ”? | 日本人でもカタカナの「ヲ」って書いたことなくない?

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5 Hours Japanese Listening Practice for Sleep|Monthly Podcast Compilation

99

Why Japanese Teachers Are So Exhausted | 日本の先生がこんなに大変な理由

100

Work Life Balance in Japan: The Real Deal | 仕事とプライベートの両立は本当に難しい?日本人が直面するリアルな現実

101

Podcast Digest (June 22th - June 30th) | 6月22日〜6月30日 ポッドキャストまとめ

102

What is "Natural Japanese"? | 教科書とは違う!日本人が本当に使っている「自然な日本語」の正体

103

Do Japanese People Really Know All the Kanji? | 日本人は本当に漢字を全部書けるの?音読み・訓読みの勉強は後回しでいい理由

104

Japanese Podcast|Podcast Digest (June 15th - June 21th) | 6月15日〜6月21日 ポッドキャストまとめ

105

Stop Translating, Start Thinking in Japanese! | 翻訳をやめて「日本語で」考えるための脳のトレーニング法

106

The Craziest Ramen in Japan: Jiro Style | 二郎系ラーメンという凄いラーメンがある

107

The Soul Food of Japan: Onigiri | おにぎりと日本人—なぜこのシンプルな食べ物がこれほどまでに愛されるのか?

108

Magic Words to Sound Natural: Japanese Fillers | 日本語の「あの、えっと、じゃあ」—会話を自然にするつなぎ言葉の魔法

109

Beyond the Language: Understanding the Japanese Heart | 日本語が上手な先にある「日本人の心」

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Why Can't Japanese People Speak English? | 日本人がこんなに勉強しているのに英語を話せない理由

111

Why Teaching Japanese Makes Natives Stumble! | 教えるって難しい!外国人に日本語を教えようとすると、なぜか日本語が下手になる現象

112

Is "X Harassment" Only in Japan? | 日本の〇〇ハラスメントが多すぎる理由

113

Common Mistakes in Studying Japanese: Focus on What Matters! | 日本語学習者がハマりやすい「3つの勉強の罠」

114

Good Intentions, Bad Results? The Difficulty of Kindness in Japan | 善意が裏目に出る?日本での親切の難しさ

115

Podcast Weekly Digest (June 8th - June 14th) | 6月8日〜6月14日 ポッドキャストまとめ

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Why ChatGPT is the Best Tool for Learning Japanese | ネイティブが感動した最強の翻訳ツール

117

From a Native Speaker: What Makes Japanese So Hard to Learn? | ネイティブが思う「日本語のここが難しい」

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Leaving My Phone on the Table?! Why Japan is Lovably Insane | 日本人がカフェの席にスマホを置いてトイレに行ける理由

119

Why Do Japanese People Shorten Everything? | 日本人が挨拶をめちゃくちゃ省略する理由

120

The Real Meaning of "I'll go if I can" in Japan | 日本人の「行けたら行く」の本当の確率

121

Why Japanese People NEVER Take a Compliment | 褒められた時の「いえいえ、とんでもないです」のリアル

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Podcast Digest (June 1st - June 7th) | 6月1日〜6月7日 ポッドキャストまとめ

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No Tipping & Warikan Culture in Japan | 日本のチップなし文化とリアルな割り勘事情

124

The Hidden Meanings of "Daijoubu" in Japan | YESかNOか?日本人の「大丈夫」の正体

125

Japanese Train Manners & Secrets | 外国人が驚く日本の電車のマナーと暗黙のルール

126

The Real Meaning of "Sumimasen" in Japan | 日本人が「すみません」を連発する本当の理由

127

Honne & Tatemae: What Japanese Really Think | 外国人には難しすぎる日本人の「本音と建前」

128

[1 Hour] Japanese Podcast for Listening, Study, and Sleep | Learn Japanese |【1時間聞き流し】過去のポッドキャストを1本にまとめた日本語リスニング

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What Does “Majide” Really Mean in Japanese? | Learn Japanese |「マジで」はどういう意味?日本語のリアルな強調表現

130

How Your Japanese Sounds to Native Speakers | Learn Japanese |外国人の日本語はネイティブにどう聞こえているのか?

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Why Do Japanese Say “Un Un” So Much? | Learn Japanese |日本人の「うんうん」って何?話しづらいって本当?

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What Does “Yabai” Really Mean in Japanese? | Learn Japanese |「やばい」はどういう意味?日本語の万能ワード

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What Does “Chotto” Really Mean in Japanese? | Learn Japanese|「ちょっと」は本当に“少し”?日本語の本当の意味

134

Why Do Japanese People Slurp Noodles? | Learn Japanese|日本人はなぜ麺をすするとき音を立てるの?(タメ口日本語)

135

Japanese Podcast|日本語ポッドキャストまとめEp1-Ep12【睡眠・作業・勉強用】🇯🇵

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What Is Casual Japanese? (Tameguchi Explained) | Learn Japanese |タメ口って何?日本語のカジュアルな話し方

137

Should Kids Use Social Media and AI?

138

What Does “Nanka” Mean in Japanese?

139

How Native Japanese Actually Listen (My Real Method)

140

Japanese Podcast|Why Japanese People Confess Their Love Before Dating

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Japanese Podcast|Japanese Food That Is Actually Based on Western Cuisine

142

Japanese Podcast|How to Actually Learn Japanese (From a Native Speaker)

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Japanese Podcast|Why Japanese People Say “Maybe” So Often

144

Japanese Podcast|Why Anime Voice Actors in Japan Are So Amazing

145

How Japanese People Feel About Anime Today

146

Japanese Podcast|Why Japanese People Work So Much

147

Why Japanese People Don’t Eat While Walking

148

Why Japanese People Wear Masks Even When Not Sick

149

Why You Have to Be Quiet in Public Places in Japan

150

Why There Are No Trash Cans in Japan

151

Why Japanese Onomatopoeia Makes No Sense (But Somehow Works)

152

Are Japanese People Really Shy?

153

Japanese Podcast|Why Japanese People Take Off Their Shoes Indoors

154

Why People Don’t Cut in Line in Japan

155

What Japanese Work Culture Is Really Like (Honest Opinion)

156

How Do Japanese People Understand Homophones? (Same Sound Words)

157

Can Japanese People Understand Japanese Songs Perfectly? (Surprising Truth)

158

Why Public Toilets in Japan Are So Clean (Shocking Difference)

159

Spring in Japan Is So Comfortable Right Now

160

How to Sound More Humble in Japanese (Like Native Speakers)

161

Do Japanese People Discriminate Against Foreigners? (Honest Answer)

162

How to Improve Japanese Listening (Tips from a Native Speaker)

163

Why Tokyo Stops Being Attractive as You Get Older

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Why Tokyo Stops Being Attractive as You Get Older

165

Why Japanese People Avoid Eye Contact (It’s Not What You Think)

166

Why Japanese People Can’t Speak English Well (Real Reasons)

167

Why You Can’t Build Relationships (Stop Expecting Too Much)

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Why Japanese People Say “Sumimasen” So Much (It’s Not Just “Sorry”)

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Failure Is a Privilege of the Young | Why You Should Take Risks Early

170

Can Japanese People Write Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji Perfectly? (Real Truth)

171

How to Sound Like a Native Japanese Speaker (Real Speaking Tips)

172

People Who Learn Japanese Are Amazing | Slow Japanese Free Talk

173

How to Learn Japanese Faster | Start with Verbs (Native Advice)

174

Why Japanese People Are So Strict About Time (Even 5 Minutes Late Matters)

175

Why Japanese People Prefer Phone Calls | Old vs Young Generation (Slow Japanese Podcast)

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Why do Japanese people speak indirectly? | Learn Natural Japanese