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JIRU | Japanese Podcast

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Japanese podcast for Japanese learners 🇯🇵 Natural Japanese about culture, daily life & language. ▶ YouTube / TikTok Watch the same podcast episodes there too. ⭐ Patreon Full scripts, vocabulary, learning materials + exclusive episodes. ☕ Ko-fi Support the podcast. YouTube(Natural):https://www.yo

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 19 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: Japanese

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 19 minNew

[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Is Japanese Considered One of the Hardest Languages to Learn? 🇯🇵

This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…

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12 Oct 2026 · 29 minNew
【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] What Does “Otsukaresama” Mean in Japanese? 🇯🇵
This podcast is for beginner Japanese learners who want to improve their listening step by step. I speak slowly and clearly using simple, natural Japanese. Listen, relax, and improve your Japanese listening, vocabulary, and understanding through everyday topics. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Furigana & English Translations Study this episode with: ・Full Japanese transcript ・Furigana for kanji ・Full English translation ・Important vocabulary ・Example sentences ・Useful phrase explanations Perfect for: ・Beginner Japanese learners ・JLPT N5–N4 learners ・Listening practice ・Shadowing ・Vocabulary study…
12 Oct 2026 · 18 minNew
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Do Japanese People Avoid Eye Contact? 👀🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
11 Oct 2026 · 20 minNew
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Can You Speak Japanese Fluently With Only JLPT N3 Vocabulary? 🗣️🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
10 Oct 2026 · 17 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Don't Japanese People Correct Your Japanese? 🗣️🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
7 Oct 2026 · 19 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Do You Really Need JLPT N1 to Speak Japanese Fluently? 🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
6 Oct 2026 · 17 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Is Autumn the Season of Appetite in Japan? 🍠🍁
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | September 22 – September 28
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
5 Oct 2026 · 22 min
【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] Why Are Japanese Trains So Quiet?
This podcast is for beginner Japanese learners who want to improve their listening step by step. I speak slowly and clearly using simple, natural Japanese. Listen, relax, and improve your Japanese listening, vocabulary, and understanding through everyday topics. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Furigana & English Translations Study this episode with: ・Full Japanese transcript ・Furigana for kanji ・Full English translation ・Important vocabulary ・Example sentences ・Useful phrase explanations Perfect for: ・Beginner Japanese learners ・JLPT N5–N4 learners ・Listening practice ・Shadowing ・Vocabulary study…
5 Oct 2026 · 21 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Is Learning a Language Still Worth It in the AI Era?
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
2 Oct 2026 · 25 min
【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] Why Do Japanese People Bow? 🙇🇯🇵
This podcast is for beginner Japanese learners who want to improve their listening step by step. I speak slowly and clearly using simple, natural Japanese. Listen, relax, and improve your Japanese listening, vocabulary, and understanding through everyday topics. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Furigana & English Translations Study this episode with: ・Full Japanese transcript ・Furigana for kanji ・Full English translation ・Important vocabulary ・Example sentences ・Useful phrase explanations Perfect for: ・Beginner Japanese learners ・JLPT N5–N4 learners ・Listening practice ・Shadowing ・Vocabulary study…
2 Oct 2026 · 16 min
[N3–N2] Japanese Listening Podcast | How to Use My Podcast to Improve Your Japanese 🎧🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
1 Oct 2026 · 21 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Is Doing Things Alone So Normal in Japan?
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
30 Sep 2026 · 24 min
【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] Why Do Japanese People Say “Itadakimasu” Before Eating?
This podcast is for beginner Japanese learners who want to improve their listening step by step. I speak slowly and clearly using simple, natural Japanese. Listen, relax, and improve your Japanese listening, vocabulary, and understanding through everyday topics. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Furigana & English Translations Study this episode with: ・Full Japanese transcript ・Furigana for kanji ・Full English translation ・Important vocabulary ・Example sentences ・Useful phrase explanations Perfect for: ・Beginner Japanese learners ・JLPT N5–N4 learners ・Listening practice ・Shadowing ・Vocabulary study…
30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | September 15 – September 21
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
28 Sep 2026 · 21 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | How Much Does Your Environment Affect Your Happiness?
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
26 Sep 2026 · 16 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | What Do You Do When You Lose Motivation?
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
24 Sep 2026 · 15 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Single = Alone? No Friends?
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
23 Sep 2026 · 18 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Can’t You Understand Spoken Japanese? 🎧🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
21 Sep 2026 · 17 min
【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] Why I Love Autumn in Japan 🍁🇯🇵
This podcast is for beginner Japanese learners who want to improve their listening step by step. I speak slowly and clearly using simple, natural Japanese. Listen, relax, and improve your Japanese listening, vocabulary, and understanding through everyday topics. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Furigana & English Translations Study this episode with: ・Full Japanese transcript ・Furigana for kanji ・Full English translation ・Important vocabulary ・Example sentences ・Useful phrase explanations Perfect for: ・Beginner Japanese learners ・JLPT N5–N4 learners ・Listening practice ・Shadowing ・Vocabulary study…
21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | September 8 – September 14
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
21 Sep 2026 · 17 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Are Japanese People So Fashion-Conscious?
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
20 Sep 2026 · 12 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Is It Hard to Make Friends in Japan? 🤝🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
18 Sep 2026 · 15 min
[N3–N2] Japanese Listening Podcast | ため口 How Japanese Friends Really Talk
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
17 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | September 8 – September 14
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
17 Sep 2026 · 14 min
【Slow Japanese Podcast】[N5–N4] Why Do Japanese People Take Off Their Shoes at Home? 👟🇯🇵
This podcast is for beginner Japanese learners who want to improve their listening step by step. I speak slowly and clearly using simple, natural Japanese. Listen, relax, and improve your Japanese listening, vocabulary, and understanding through everyday topics. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Furigana & English Translations Study this episode with: ・Full Japanese transcript ・Furigana for kanji ・Full English translation ・Important vocabulary ・Example sentences ・Useful phrase explanations Perfect for: ・Beginner Japanese learners ・JLPT N5–N4 learners ・Listening practice ・Shadowing ・Vocabulary study…
16 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | September 1 – September 7
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
16 Sep 2026 · 11 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | Why Is Forest Bathing So Important in Japan? 🌲🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
15 Sep 2026 · 11 min
[N2–N3] Japanese Listening Podcast | What Makes Japan Special? 🇯🇵
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…
14 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Japanese Listening Podcast | Japanese Podcast Weekly Roundup | August 28– August 31
This podcast is for Japanese learners who want to understand real, natural Japanese. Listen to natural Japanese and improve your listening, vocabulary, and speaking skills. 🎁 Patreon: Full Scripts, Vocabulary & Exclusive Podcasts Study this episode with the complete Japanese script, important vocabulary, example sentences, and useful phrase explanations on Patreon. You can also listen to Patreon-exclusive content, including: ・Casual Japanese After Talks — the continuation of YouTube episodes in more natural, casual Japanese ・Patreon-exclusive podcast episodes Perfect for: ・Listening practice…

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JIRU | Japanese Podcast is a Japanese learning podcast from JIRU Japanese Podcast. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: JIRU Japanese Podcast
Language: Japanese 日本語
Category: Learning
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 19 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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