Free Japanese listening practice for learners at the JLPT N5 level, hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of experience.
Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese — covering everyday situations you'd actually encounter in Japan. No
Practice your JLPT N5 Japanese listening skills with a fun, everyday topic -- karaoke in Japan! In this slow and clear listening episode, I talk about the private room system, ordering food and drinks from inside your room, all-you-can-drink plans, and what people actually do during a karaoke session. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like カラオケ (karaoke), 部屋（へや）(room), and 飲（の）み放題（ほうだい）(all-you-can-drink) -- all spoken at a slow and clear pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for JLPT N5 learners and anyone at the pre-intermediate level! 📄 Free transcript for this episode →…
Practice your JLPT N5 listening skills with one of Japan's most iconic everyday experiences: Riding the train! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about how incredibly punctual Japanese trains are, what rush hour really feels like, the unwritten rules of train manners, and my favorite IC cards -- Suica and PASMO. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like でんしゃ (train), こんでいます (crowded), and しずか (quiet) -- all spoken at super slow speed with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this…
Japan has a rainy season and it's not just a little drizzle. In this JLPT N5 listening practice episode, I talk about 'tsuyu': when it happens, what the weather feels like, how Japanese people prepare, and the beautiful things that bloom when the rain comes. 📄 Free transcript for this episode - https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/what-happens-during-tsuyu-japan-rainy-season-decoded --- LEVEL JLPT N5 -- slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:24 - What is tsuyu? 00:01:08 - When does it happen? 00:02:10 - The weather during tsuyu…
How do Japanese fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this JLPT N5 listening episode, I talk about public viewing events, izakaya gatherings, the famous post-match clean-up, and Japan's national team -- the Samurai Blue. I also share what it must have felt like to host the 2002 World Cup right here in Japan. Great practice if you are aiming for JLPT N5! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/how-japanese-watch-the-fifa-2026-world-cup --- LEVEL 📘 JLPT N5 -- slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction…
I was born and raised in Yokosuka -- a beautiful coastal city near Tokyo. In this JLPT N5 listening episode, I share what makes my hometown special: the sea, mountains, international energy, and a lower cost of living than the big city. 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/living-in-yokosuka --- LEVEL 📘 JLPT N5 — slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:28 - Where is Yokosuka? 00:01:00 - Nature and Scenery 00:01:30 - The Navy Base and International Feel 00:02:13 - Getting Around 00:02:41 -…
About Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: JLPT N5
Free Japanese listening practice for learners at the JLPT N5 level, hosted by Kanami, a certified Japanese teacher with over 7 years of experience.
Each episode features a short conversation or story in natural, simple Japanese — covering everyday situations you'd actually encounter in Japan. No
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