Learn Japanese through everyday stories.
When you hear a friend’s story, it sticks. That’s because it’s full of context, emotions, and real-life moments. I believe that’s how language learning should feel.
I share stories about daily life, language, and culture in Japan to help you absorb authentic Japanese naturally and at your own pace.
Full transcripts with furigana PDF are available on my website
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/
to support your learning.
自然な日本語を毎日のストーリーで学びましょう。
友達の話って、なんだか記憶に残りますよね？
その感覚を大切にした日本語ポッドキャストです。
日常の出来事や日本での暮らし、言葉について話しながら、楽しく自然に日本語を身につけていきましょう。
スクリプト（ふりがな付き）PDFダウンロードできます。
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/
楽しみながら学びましょう。
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Why I Keep Going Back to This Small Restaurant in Japan | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #122
There's a small Chinese restaurant I go to once or twice a week. The food is great, but the real reason I go is the woman who runs it: she always gives me free dessert, and sometimes gyoza too. 🥟 Yesterday, I recognized another customer there… she was the staff member from a different restaurant I often go to. And then I found out they were sisters! In this episode, I talk about a family working together in Japan, why some people are true "givers," and a silent pasta master whose food is amazing. Restaurants aren't just about the taste. Natural Japanese around N3-N2.
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31 Oct 2026
Everything Went Wrong on My Taiwan Trip | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #121
Many years ago, I quit the band I'd played in for 8 years and flew to Taiwan for 2 weeks to clear my head. 🇹🇼 On day 3, my throat started to hurt… and I ended up spending 12 of my 14 days in bed at a tiny capsule-style hostel. In this episode, I talk about finding a clinic with Japanese-speaking staff through my credit card insurance, a Taiwanese friend who brought me jelly and rice porridge, and what I learned: listen to your body. (Don't worry, I went back years later and finally enjoyed Taiwan!) Natural Japanese around N3-N2.
👇Learn N5 Immersion Program
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/
👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/
🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.
👉Connect
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapanese
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapanese
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapanese
Linktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese
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23 Oct 2026
Where Would I Live in Tokyo? 5 Famous Stations | Japanese Podcast (N3-N2) #120
I've lived in Tokyo for over 10 years and moved more than 10 times. 🏙️ In this episode, I talk about 5 famous Tokyo towns: Asakusa, Shibuya, Nakameguro, Shimokitazawa, and Kichijoji. Old cafés with "morning" sets, 2 a.m. ramen after band gigs, a date who was 50 minutes late… and where I'd actually want to live. Natural Japanese around N3-N2.
👇Learn N5 Immersion Program
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/n5-program/
👉Get the transcripts with furigana on Okkei Japanese website
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/
🔘Hi. I’m Okkei. I'm here to help with your Japanese learning with simple & natural audio.
👉Connect
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/OkkeiJapanese
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OkkeiJapanese
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@okkeijapanese
Linktree https://linktr.ee/okkeijapanese
🤝Support
Stripe
https://www.okkeijapanese.com/#/portal/support
Buy me a coffee
https://ko-fi.com/okkeijapanese
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