Everyday Japanese with maki

Japan's Golden Week is more than just a long weekend.We break down what each day actually meansincluding Children's Day- and find out how many people celebrate without really knowing why.

I tried to cook chicken for dinner‐but something went wrong.

Have you ever noticed how emotional airports can be?we talk about the excitement of departure, the unique atmosphere of airports, and a little discovery along the way.

First built in 1612 Nagoya Castle has been through fire and rebirth. In this episode, we explore its two iconic highlights:the legendary golden shachihoko and the stunning restored Honmaru Palace.

Inuyama Castle- a National Treasure just 45 minutes from Nagoya.We explore Japan's oldest castle town its legendary steep staircases, and charming castle town below.Stay until the end for a Japanese castle vocabulary list!

In this episode, we talk about hay fever and social manners in different countries, especially Japan and the UK.why do people cover their cough in Japan but blow their nose in the UK?Listen until the end for a vocabulary list!

The episode introduce White Day in Japan and explains what kind of event it is, why it exists, and how people celebrate it. You'll learn the cultural background, common customs, and typical gifts given on this day.At the end of the episode, you can also listen to useful vocabulary list related this story.

In this episode, I talk about how Valentine's day works here in Japan-like, giri-choco, honmei-choco.stick around till the end for the vocabulary list.

In this episode, I share a simple story about what happened and how I felt on a snowy day.Enjoy the small moments and the winter atmosphere together with me.At the end of the episode, you can listen to a list of Japanese vocabulary used in the story, which makes it easy and convenient to review new words

In this episode, I talk about the Japanese words さらさらand しっとり.What do they mean? How do we use them?Let's keep it simple and explore these two texture words!At the end of the episode, I read out the Japanese vocabulary used in the story. It's convenient because you can review the words without looking at the show notes,even while driving or doing other tasks.

A Japanese bean-throwing tradition for spring!

Ehomaki is sushi roll eaten on setubun in Japan.but many people don't know the details behind it.in this episode, i casually talk about:what Eho?Why people eat EhomakiA relaxed episode for Japanese learners who want to explore culture through natural conversation.

”Domo”is a very common Japanese word.It can mean thank you, hello, or goodbye.It meaning changes depending on the situation.In this podcast you will learn how " Domo" is used in real conversations.

Is it easy to be vegan in Japan？In this episode, I talk about vegan options and how vegan friendly Japan feels, with out personally following a vegan lifestyle.

今日はパンの話しをしますどうして日本のパンはやわらかい？などなど"Why Japanese Bread is so soft ?"　"What do you think about it?"At the end of the episode, there's a list of new vocabulary for you to listen to, so please check it.

Finally i watched The substance, it was dark and heavy story.It wasn't typical horror film.I share my impressions of its deeper meaning and discuss Demi Moore's powerful performancehttps://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

In this episode, I talk about my trip to Miyajima.I walked around the island, saw the floating torii gate, and enjoy warm and sunny weather.

In Japanese, we have several expression for the end of year, each with a different nuance

I've heard that Japanese people eat KFC at Christmas!Is that true？

Let's learn some Christmas phrases and try using them in conversations.Seasonal phrases are very useful, aren't they?

I’ll be talking about Christmas films. I know it's a cliche' topic but it's still fun!You can learn a lot of very useful wordsI also have an Instagram account.the username is the samehttps://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Learn common Japanese phrases about sleep

I'll talk about various habits, people have before going to bed, not just my own.

A new law will come into effect in April 2026.Today, I'm going to talk about what is means for cyclists.I hope no one ends up paying a fine.https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

How many times do you eat in a day?Everyone says breakfast is important for starting your day...but honestly ,I struggle with it. Do you?

Today's topic is decaf life.In Japan, it's surprisingly difficult to find good decaf coffee or tea.But in the UK,it's every where!why is there such a big difference?I'll talk about my experiences with decaf in both Japan and the UK.

Hōkoku-ji was one of the places I really wanted to visit — and I finally did!

Have you ever wondered why Japanese people do a massive deep clean at the end of every year?Today, we’re diving into “Ōsōji,” a traditional Japanese end-of-year cleaning custom — and the surprising cultural meanings behind it.https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Do you know that in Japan, every company requires employees to take a full health check once a year?It might sound surprising if you’re from a country where this isn’t common!Today, I’ll share what this annual health check is like — and what makes the Japanese system unique.

Every country has its own unspoken rules and manners.When we travel abroad, it’s important to be aware of these things and respect the local customs.So today, I shared a few examples of Japan’s unspoken rules.I hope you found them interesting!

You know, sitting in front of the salon mirror always feels a bit uncomfortable. I just wish I could sit in that chair with confidence.

We love shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and okonomiyaki. These dishes are cooked by the customers themselves.Have you ever tried them?In this episode, I talk about traditional Japanese food.

Today I’m going to talk about my travel mishaps again.This one happened in LA.At the time, it was a really embarrassing experience,but now I don’t feel embarrassed at all ！今日はまた海外旅行での失敗談を話します！あの時は本当に恥ずかしい経験/けいけん)だったけど、いまでは楽しい経験だと思います！https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

When I go abroad, I always make a lot of mistakes.Today, I’m going to talk about my travel mishap!海外旅行にいくといつも何か失敗/しっぱい) します今日はその失敗についてはなします^_^https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Autumn is deepening, and the days are getting colder and colder.Even though it’s chilly, don’t you want to enjoy winter fashion?In this episode, I talk about useful Japanese underwear!秋も深まって来ましたね！だんだん寒くなって来ましたが、みなさんは冬もファッションを楽しみたいですよね？今日は便利な日本の肌着について話します^_^

I’ve been hooked on using a “seiro” recently.It’s really useful and easy to use.If you start using one, I’m sure you’ll love it.I even lost some weight after I started using it.最近ハマっている蒸篭/せいろ)便利で簡単ですもしあなたも使ったらぜったい好きになりますよ！ヘルシーなので使い始めてやせたんです！I recorded a word and phrase list after the episode.エピソードの後にワードリストを読みました！https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Love autumn! 🍁 Japan is just amazing this time of year. What are your autumn plans? I’m looking forward to delicious food and strolls in the perfect weather!秋は大好きな季節です！日本の秋はいいですよー！秋は何をしますか？おいしい物をたくさん食べて外を歩けば気持ちいいです

It was my first time at Tsukiji Fish Market, and wow—it was so lively! I tried some amazing fresh food and wandered around a lot.初めて築地市場に行きましたとても活気があって楽しかったんですたくさんぶらぶらしましたhttps://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304

Do you like fireworks? In this episode, I talk about Bonfire Night in the UK — an amazing event full of lights, excitement, and fun!花火がすきですか？このエピソードではイギリスのボンファイヤーナイトについて話します！とても楽しいイベントでした！

Welcome to the first episode of Everyday Japanese with Maki!In this episode, I introduce myself and talk about what inspired me to start this podcast.I also share some ideas about what’s good to do during the full moon and the new moon — times for letting go, setting new intentions, and finding balance within ourselves. 🌕🌑It’s a gentle and relaxing talk to help you slow down and connect with your own rhythm. 🍵https://www.italki.com/teacher/13624304