Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a cozy yet insightful Japanese podcast — your bridge between textbook and the real world! "Nihongo Café" is designed for intermediate learners who find textbook passages a bit dull, yet feel that real news are still just out of reach. I don’t just report the news; we dive deep into current phenomena in Japan to analyze the "why" behind them. I follow Krashen’s "i+1" theory, selecting vocabulary that is slightly above your current level. It’s challenging, but with the right scaffolding, you'll find yourself understanding real, complex issues with ease :)
Chiaki's Nihongo Café: A Simple Japanese Podcast for Curious Minds
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Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a cozy yet insightful Japanese podcast — your bridge between textbook and the real world! "Nihongo Café" is designed for intermediate learners who find textbook passages a bit dull, yet feel that real news are still just out of reach. I don’t just report the news; we dive deep into current phenomena in Japan to analyze the "why" behind them. I follow Krashen’s "i+1" theory, selecting vocabulary that is slightly above your current level. It’s challenging, but with the right scaffolding, you'll find yourself understanding real, complex issues with ease :)
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August 10, 2026
#081 Young Children and School Avoidance: Why Is It Increasing?｜なぜ増えてる？小さな子どもの不登校【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】
<p>☕️ <strong>Patreon — Get the complete study kit for every episode! </strong>Download full scripts with furigana for your Kanji studies, side-by-side English & French translations, and my handpicked vocabulary lists with JLPT levels & example sentences from both the podcast and daily life. <strong>FREE scripts for every episode are available!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator">https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Get episode bundles on my website !</strong> (Prefer a one-time purchase? You can get bundle packs of several episodes at a better price 🌱)</p><p><a href="https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/en/podcast-en/">https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/en/podcast-en/</a></p><p><strong>☕️ YouTube @chiaki.nihongo</strong> (Japanese subtitles available)</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@chiaki.nihongo?si=BxKhk7cyDE0joztj">https://youtube.com/@chiaki.nihongo?si=BxKhk7cyDE0joztj</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Buy Me a Coffee</strong>（I'm creating this podcast all on my own. If you enjoy it, your support really helps me keep going!）</p><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chiaki.nihongo">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chiaki.nihongo</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Instagram @chiaki.nihongo</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/">https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>TikTok @chiaki_nihongo_cafe</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki_nihongo_cafe">https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki_nihongo_cafe</a></p><p>☕️ 【<strong>For French speakers</strong>】<strong>TikTok @chiaki.nihongo_ch</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki.nihongo_ch">https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki.nihongo_ch</a></p><p>☕️ 【<strong>For French speakers</strong>】<strong>Réserve ton cours privé</strong> (à Thierrens, VD🇨🇭 / en ligne)</p><p><a href="https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/">https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/</a></p>
August 3, 2026
#080 How AI is Changing the Game: The Latest Tech Revolutionizing the World Cup｜サッカーとAI！ワールドカップを支えた最新技術【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】
<p>☕️ <strong>Patreon — Get the complete study kit for every episode! </strong>Download full scripts with furigana for your Kanji studies, side-by-side English & French translations, and my handpicked vocabulary lists with JLPT levels & example sentences from both the podcast and daily life. <strong>FREE scripts for every episode are available!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator">https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Get episode bundles on my website !</strong> (Prefer a one-time purchase? You can get bundle packs of several episodes at a better price 🌱)</p><p><a href="https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/en/podcast-en/">https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/en/podcast-en/</a></p><p><strong>☕️ YouTube @chiaki.nihongo</strong> (Japanese subtitles available)</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@chiaki.nihongo?si=BxKhk7cyDE0joztj">https://youtube.com/@chiaki.nihongo?si=BxKhk7cyDE0joztj</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Buy Me a Coffee</strong>（I'm creating this podcast all on my own. If you enjoy it, your support really helps me keep going!）</p><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chiaki.nihongo">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chiaki.nihongo</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Instagram @chiaki.nihongo</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/">https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>TikTok @chiaki_nihongo_cafe</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki_nihongo_cafe">https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki_nihongo_cafe</a></p><p>☕️ 【<strong>For French speakers</strong>】<strong>TikTok @chiaki.nihongo_ch</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki.nihongo_ch">https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki.nihongo_ch</a></p><p>☕️ 【<strong>For French speakers</strong>】<strong>Réserve ton cours privé</strong> (à Thierrens, VD🇨🇭 / en ligne)</p><p><a href="https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/">https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/</a></p>
July 20, 2026
#079 Paternity Leave is Hitting Records, Yet More Japanese Dads Face “Postpartum Depression”｜増える男性の育休と父親の「産後うつ」【Simple Japanese Podcast for Listening Practice】
<p>☕️ <strong>Patreon — Get the complete study kit for every episode! </strong>Download full scripts with furigana for your Kanji studies, side-by-side English & French translations, and my handpicked vocabulary lists with JLPT levels & example sentences from both the podcast and daily life. <strong>FREE scripts for every episode are available!</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator">https://www.patreon.com/chiaki_nihongo?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Get episode bundles on my website !</strong> (Prefer a one-time purchase? You can get bundle packs of several episodes at a better price 🌱)</p><p><a href="https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/en/podcast-en/">https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/en/podcast-en/</a></p><p><strong>☕️ YouTube @chiaki.nihongo</strong> (Japanese subtitles available)</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@chiaki.nihongo?si=BxKhk7cyDE0joztj">https://youtube.com/@chiaki.nihongo?si=BxKhk7cyDE0joztj</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Buy Me a Coffee</strong>（I'm creating this podcast all on my own. If you enjoy it, your support really helps me keep going!）</p><p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chiaki.nihongo">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chiaki.nihongo</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>Instagram @chiaki.nihongo</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/"></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/">https://www.instagram.com/chiaki.nihongo/</a></p><p>☕️ <strong>TikTok @chiaki_nihongo_cafe</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki_nihongo_cafe">https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki_nihongo_cafe</a></p><p>☕️ 【<strong>For French speakers</strong>】<strong>TikTok @chiaki.nihongo_ch</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki.nihongo_ch">https://www.tiktok.com/@chiaki.nihongo_ch</a></p><p>☕️ 【<strong>For French speakers</strong>】<strong>Réserve ton cours privé</strong> (à Thierrens, VD🇨🇭 / en ligne)</p><p><a href="https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/">https://chiaki-nihongo.ch/</a></p>
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