Okkei Japanese Podcast

Hi. I answer your questions about dating in Japan. and some updates about the channel.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:37 Q1: She texts back but won't set a date01:56 Q2: My boyfriend never says "I love you"08:06 Q3: Workplace romance in Japan11:48 Q4: He won't introduce me to his friends16:46 My thoughts + new series announcement👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/07/2026 • 22:18

My trip to Switzerland a while ago. Advanced Japanese listening.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/07/2026 • 09:16

I went to Yokosuka to see a friend who opened a flower shop. We talked about how she left the apparel world to work with flowers, and the people helping bring this small street back to life. On the same street, there's a shop run by two brothers who make clothes and leather goods, so we stopped in there too.00:00 Intro00:08 Arriving in Yokosuka00:31 Cacti and easy plants00:49 Why she started with flowers02:08 Leaving the apparel world02:55 Driftwood and a radio feature03:48 The shop next door04:27 Bringing the street to life05:47 What she wants to do next07:03 Why florists need patience09:13 Meeting the two brothers09:59 Self-taught sewing10:51 One jacket a day12:10 A tiny one-seater carShop IG: https://www.instagram.com/maree_chanter/👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/06/2026 • 13:12

Japanese conversation for listening with @JapanesewithShun. We went to Kyoto and filmed bunch of videos together. I love Kamo river and chilling.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/06/2026 • 08:21

Learn Japanese through a real conversation at a 140-year-old tsukudani shop in Tokyo.In this video, I visit Komatsuya in Yanagibashi, where the fourth-generation owner Mr. Akimoto shows me how he makes tsukudani. 👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/06/2026 • 15:12

I went on a rainy-day walk and talked in Japanese in a countryside of Japan. Then on the other day, I took a long walk along the Tsurumi River.  👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/06/2026 • 18:08

Japanese vlog for listening. I visited my friend Sunbin in Seoul. We both used to play in bands, and this was the first time we'd seen each other in a while. We ate good food, went skiing for the first time, and just hung out.I shot this as my first YouTube video, but never uploaded it, until now haha👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/05/2026 • 14:40

Today's guest is Harrison Houde, a filmmaker and actor from Canada who just bought a house in Kichijoji, Tokyo. We talk about why Tokyo real estate is cheaper than North America, how he went from zero Japanese to conversational, and what it's actually like trying to buy property in Japan as a foreigner, including getting rejected three times just for not being Japanese.He's also working on his first feature film, and his dream is to eventually shoot something in Japan.今回のゲストはハリソンさん。カナダ出身の映画監督・俳優で、なんと最近、吉祥寺に家を買いました。北米と比べて東京の不動産がいかに安いか、日本語をどうやって勉強のか、そして外国人というだけで3件断られた家探しのリアルな苦労まで。フリーランスの映画監督として生きることの大変さも正直に話してくれました。00:00 Intro: Meeting Harrison & Buying a House in Tokyo (ゲスト紹介と東京でのマイホーム購入)02:09 North America vs. Tokyo: A 100-Year-Old House for $180k! (北米より安い？吉祥寺の家)03:38 Learning Japanese: From zero to conversational via HelloTalk (日本語学習の道のり・HelloTalkでの出会い)07:46 Living in Hawaii & Working as a Freelance Filmmaker (ハワイでの生活と映画監督としての仕事)15:03 Life in Japan: Train Culture vs. LA Traffic (日本の生活・電車社会の魅力と最近の渋谷)18:37 Making Friends in Japan: Scramble Crossing to Live Houses (日本での友達の作り方・下北沢や吉祥寺の魅力)21:00 Real Estate Struggles: Rejected for Being a Foreigner? (外国人が日本で家を買う苦労と差別のリアル)28:11 Contract Panic: A Near-Disaster Signing Day (契約日の大ピンチ！？)32:22 Future Dreams: Making a Movie in Japan (これからの夢・日本で映画を撮りたい！)👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/05/2026 • 33:15

Hi. This episode is a glimpse of a week of a Japanese man living alone in Tokyo.Taking walks around Tokyo and Yokohama, buying camera gear, eating local food, and playing the guitar at a bar. A simple week of my life in Japan. This video is also great for Japanese listening practice.0:00 Intro & cooking homemade udon/pho0:37 Cycling to Yokohama for camera parts1:07 Unboxing the new mic at a cafe1:44 Eating authentic Pho for dinner in Hiyoshi2:24 Cafe Kohikan & taking a walk in a large Meguro park3:47 Playing guitar at Bar Clapton in Jiyugaoka4:28 Yodobashi Camera & enjoying coffee jelly at Cafe Veloce5:26 Testing the new mic on a night walk in Yokohama6:12 Getting late-night chimaki at Yudetaro7:27 Watching a movie by myself in Oimachi8:12 Renting a car near Okusawa Station8:35 Exploring the quiet and historic Enyuji Temple in Meguro10:39 Walking around Nishi-Koyama & talking about Japan's onigiri boom12:04 Cooking rice at home & discussing Tokyo's strict bicycle rules13:04 Walking to a local shrine and spotting some cats13:45 Filling out the paperwork to sell my bicycle14:24 Buying garbage tickets at 7-Eleven👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/05/2026 • 15:22

Today, I’m taking a walk through Honmoku in Yokohama. Until about 50 years ago, there were parts of this town that Japanese people actually couldn't enter.While walking, I talk a bit about how this former US military housing area introduced jazz and R&B to Yokohama, and how the town slowly returned to what it is today. I just stroll through Honmoku Sancho Park, look at the seasonal Koinobori (carp streamers), and pass by an old American diner.I hope you enjoy the scenery and the history, and that it helps with your daily Japanese listening.0:00 - A bit of Yokohama's history0:53 - Walking through Honmoku Park1:14 - The US military era2:04 - Jazz and R&B in Yokohama3:25 - Returning the town to Japan3:53 - Exploring the hills and stairs5:28 - Walking up American Hill6:24 - Koinobori (carp streamers)6:46 - Stopping for a coffee break7:11 - Streets without power lines👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/05/2026 • 08:03

Today I’m chatting with my friend and Japanese teacher, Shun in a garage. We talked about morning cafes, going to the onsen, and our project☕️♨️00:00 Intro & Catching up00:54 What we've been doing lately01:41 Delivering travel souvenirs03:02 Cafe culture & Nagoya's "Morning"05:49 Plans for the rest of the day (Onsen!)06:28 Our project👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/04/2026 • 09:13

Hi. In this episode, I talk about how to move cheaply in Japan. I have moved 14 times, so I have a lot of experience and tips to share with you. Listen to this simple Japanese podcast, relax, and use it to practice your listening and shadowing. 🎧 00:00 Intro: How to Move Cheaply in Japan (日本で安く引っ越す方法)01:06 High Initial Moving Costs Explained (初期費用の種類)03:32 How to Reduce Rent Costs: No Key Money & Free Rent (礼金なし・フリーレント)04:54 The Best & Cheapest Season to Move (引っ越しの安い時期)06:04 Negotiating the Lock Exchange Fee (鍵交換費用の交渉)07:40 Negotiating the Pest Control Fee (害虫対策費の交渉)08:48 When and How to Negotiate Properly (交渉のベストなタイミング)11:01 The Ultimate Negotiation: Agency Fees & AD (仲介手数料とADの裏話)16:23 Okkei's Failed Negotiation Story (Okkeiの失敗談と不動産の最強カード)19:26 How to Save on Moving Companies (引っ越し業者の料金を安くする)22:16 Warning: Bulk Quote Sites & Phone Calls (一括見積もりの注意点)23:23 Finding Cheap Movers: Kurashi no Market (おすすめサイト：暮らしのマーケット)26:03 Negotiating with Major Moving Companies (大手業者との交渉術)27:41 Disposing of Large Furniture & Oversized Garbage (粗大ゴミ・不要品の処分)29:38 Conclusion & Recommended Housing for Foreigners (まとめ・外国人におすすめのUR賃貸)👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/04/2026 • 30:33

Hi. I talk in natural Japanese without controlling vocabularies today. Using online app to sell used items leads to some interesting situations..👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/04/2026 • 24:38

This video is a new format I have been trying out. It is a casual interview with a native Japanese speaker, but it follows the same method that I always use. Learn Japanese through stories. I believe personal stories are strong for language learning.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04/04/2026 • 16:59

In today’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, Yumi. She was born and raised in Tokyo (Shitamachi) but also spent few years living and working in the United States. Now back in Tokyo as a "salarywoman," she shares the honest reality of what it’s like to be a woman in her late thirties in Japan today.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/03/2026 • 35:01

Today I am driving in Shizuoka, Numazu.My mother is in her 70s, so she recently sold her car and returned her driver's license. Thinking about her car brought back many warm, everyday family memories from when I was a kid.I also talk about a bitter memory. When I was a university student, I tried to be very quiet on a Japanese train. My girlfriend got really mad at me all day.By the way, this is actually the 100th episode of this podcast! Thank you so much for always watching & listening! 🎉👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21/03/2026 • 16:08

Welcome to another 1-hour Japanese listening podcast 🌙 Today, I'm sharing some "boring" and random stories to help you relax, wind down, and fall asleep in clear Japanese. I'll talk about everything from awkward karaoke memories and Tokyo rent prices to a very long ranking of my favorite Beatles albums. (If you make it to the Beatles ranking without falling asleep, Sugoi desu.)Video Chapters00:00 オープニング (Intro: Boring Stories)00:18 気まずいカラオケの思い出 (Awkward Karaoke Memory)09:36 カラオケで何を歌う？ (What I Sing at Karaoke)14:25 友達の話①：アメリカ人エンジニア (Friend #1: American IT Worker)20:47 友達の話②：山岳ガイド (Friend #2: Mountain Guide)26:51 東京の家賃が高すぎる (Tokyo's Crazy Rent Prices)31:46 日本の賃貸ルール「礼金」 (Japan's "Key Money" Rule)35:10 安く引っ越す方法 (Cheap Moving Tip: Akabou)40:31 家探しの罠「おとり物件」 (Apartment Hunting Traps)45:39 ビートルズのアルバムランキング (My Beatles Album Ranking)59:15 父親の変なレコード (My Dad's Weird Record)👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/03/2026 • 61:56

In this episode, I’m sharing three personal stories in natural Japanese to help you practice your listening:1. 家がなくなった話 (Where has my house gone?): Why I cried as a 10-year-old when my childhood home "vanished".2. イギリスで怒られた話 (The Time I Got Scolded in the UK): An embarrassing moment from my study abroad days at a pub in Oxford.3. あるマンガが僕の人生を変えた (The Manga That Changed My Life): How a surreal manga shaped my personality and sense of humor.Practice: This podcast is perfect for intermediate learners to practice listening and shadowing.This episode is sponsored by LTL Language School. Check them out here: https://ltl-japanese.com/Tokyo branch is in Akihabara, and LTL Osaka will be opening later in 2026.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/03/2026 • 23:49

I love telling real stories from my life and the people around me so you can learn Japanese in a natural, fun way. Think of it as joining me for a conversation while your Japanese grows step by step.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/02/2026 • 19:39

In this episode, I share a story about a heartwarming encounter at a cheap Soba noodle shop in Tokyo. Seeing him made me realize the power of positive communication.A big thank you to LTL Language Schoolhttps://ltl-japanese.com/Tokyo branch is in Akihabara, and LTL Osaka will be opening later in 2026.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21/02/2026 • 16:54

In this episode, I answer some questions about daily life and manners in Japan.It can be a bit confusing sometimes like the table charge at restaurants or where to stand on the escalator. I talk about those little cultural differences today.Topics:Otoshi (Appetizer): Do you have to pay?Escalators: Standing on the left vs. the right.Business Japanese: The real meaning of "Kentou shimasu" (I'll think about it).Trash Cans: Why are there none in the city?Rush Hour: The pressure to move fast at ticket gates.I hope this is good listening practice for you.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/02/2026 • 25:03

In this episode: I talk about going to a "Jam Session" bar in Japan. I haven't played music in a long time, but I finally gathered the courage to enter a local bar. I talk about:The difference between "Ichigen-san" (first-timers) and "Jouren-san" (regulars).Meeting a cool master and drinking handmade ginger ale.Playing songs by Mr. Children, Bump of Chicken, and Oasis with strangers.The joy of connecting with people through music (and how it's just like language learning).👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/02/2026 • 20:05

Today I talk about my favorite manga, "Coji-Coji." It is written by Momoko Sakura, the creator of "Chibi Maruko-chan." Coji-Coji looks cute, but his words are very deep, almost like Zen philosophy.His answer to the question "What do you want to be in the future?" teaches us an important lesson about living in the "now."I also talk about the style of Japanese radio programs and my idea to make a new jingle.I hope you enjoy this episode👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/01/2026 • 17:24

I went to Kyoto in January. I skipped the famous temples and explored the South side. I found delicious Amazake (sweet sake), a great hotel for only 3,500 yen, and learned about the history of the area.Also... I overheard someone talking about Japanese podcast.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/01/2026 • 19:21

Japanese conversation for listening with @JapanesewithShun. You can relax and listen to Japanese in a slow and gentle way.Tonight, we talk quietly from inside our futons. It feels like a small night chat with a friend before going to sleep. We remember school trips, talking about crushes, and those exciting nights with classmates. Then we talk about our night routines, baths, showers, YouTube in bed, podcasts, and the little habits we have before sleeping.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17/01/2026 • 28:39

Konnichiwa! I was born in Japan and raised here, from kindergarten to university.I share my personality and why school life was sometimes difficult for me.I talk about feeling pressure to be the same as others and to follow the “normal” path.I also share my experience of leaving my job and moving to Tokyo.This is a quiet, personal story about feeling different and finding a freer way to live in Japan.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/01/2026 • 19:20

Do you have something you just can’t stop doing? For me, it is cameras. I have been researching iPhone gear all day. I felt like I was becoming "Atama-dekkachi" or Big-headed. It means thinking too much and not moving enough. So today I went out to test my new setup. I also had a small problem with a screw. In Japanese, we say "neji wo nameru" or "licking the screw" when the head gets stripped. A kind shop staff helped me fix it.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/01/2026 • 19:10

Walk & Talk in Yokohama. I walked around the city, ate Okinawa soba, drank coffee, and relaxed by the sea. I visited places like Minato Mirai, Chinatown, and a peaceful park, just taking things slowly. There were some shops closed, but that’s part of everyday life here. It was warm, a little cloudy, and felt like a normal, comfortable day in Japan.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/12/2025 • 17:24

Japanese listening practice with @JapanesewithShun . This episode features a real conversation between two Japanese speakers, spoken at native speed. We speak naturally, without scripts or controlled grammar, to reflect how Japanese is used in real life.The topic is whether Japanese people dance, and how culture, embarrassment, and self-expression affect that🌲👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/12/2025 • 19:05

Japanese Listening Practice (N3/N2) about Studying Abroad in the UK. In this 50-minute podcast, I talk about culture shock, learning a new language, and why language learning protects culture.👇Learn N5 Immersion Programhttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese websitehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.👉ConnectInstagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapaneseYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapaneseTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapaneseLinktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese🤝Support Stripehttps://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/supportBuy me a coffeehttps://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/12/2025 • 50:41