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The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese

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by Onigiri

11 episodes
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Hello. Nice to meet you, I’m Onigiri. 
In this podcast, I’ll be reading stories in Japanese.
 The level is from beginner to intermediate. 
I use simple Japanese, so it’s perfect for listening practice.
 A script is also available, so you can read along and learn with me. 
Now, let’s get started! こんにちは！はじめまして、おにぎりです。 このポッドキャストでは、日本語で物語を読みます。 レベルは初級から中級です。やさしい言葉で話すので、リスニングの練習にぴったりです。スクリプトもあるので、一緒に読んで学べます。 それでは始めましょう。 You can get the scripts here → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888 Check out my YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclub

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8/23/2025

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Episode thumbnail for The Origin of the Zodiac - 十二支のはじまり

February 22, 2026

The Origin of the Zodiac - 十二支のはじまり

<p>Today’s episode tells the story of the Twelve Zodiac Animals — a famous tale that explains how the zodiac began. </p><p><br></p><p>(Key words)</p><p>じゅんばん：order, sequence </p><p>〜ばん：number</p><p>とうちゃくする：to arrive</p><p><br></p><p>You can get the scripts here → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888</p><p>Youtube → <a href="https://youtu.be/hFVv9yGRpNI">https://youtu.be/hFVv9yGRpNI</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this story, please like, subscribe, and share so more learners can join our club. Let’s study Japanese together!</p>

Episode thumbnail for The Straw Millionaire - わらしべちょうじゃ

January 25, 2026

The Straw Millionaire - わらしべちょうじゃ

<p>In this episode, we explore the famous Japanese folktale <strong>“The Straw Millionaire (Warashibe Chōja)”</strong>. “Warashibe” means a straw stem and “chōja” means a wealthy person.</p><p>It’s about an unlucky young man who starts his journey with only a single straw. By valuing small things, helping others, and never giving up, the straw slowly turns into oranges, cloth, a horse, and finally a big house.</p><p>This heartwarming story teaches us an important lesson:<br>even small things can lead to great happiness if we treat them with care and kindness.</p><p>Enjoy the story, learn new vocabulary, and discover the wisdom hidden in Japanese folktales.</p><p><br></p><p>(Keywords)</p><p>わら : straw, あぶ : horse fly, みかん : oranges, ぬの : cloth, fabri, 馬(うま) : horse, 家(いえ) : house, こうかんする : to exchange, trade</p><p><br></p>

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January 10, 2026

The Straw Hat Jizō - かさじぞう

<p>This episode tells the classic Japanese folktale Kasajizō. Set in a cold winter, this fantasy story teaches the value of kindness and caring for others. Perfect for Japanese learners who want to enjoy stories while improving their listening skills.</p><p><br></p><p>(Keywords)</p><p>笠（かさ）kasa : straw hat that people wore in the old days.</p><p>お地蔵さま （おじぞうさま）jizō : a Buddhist figure that looks like a small monk.</p><p><br></p><p>You can get the scripts 📄 here→https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888</p><p><br></p><p>Youtube → <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclub/podcasts">https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclub</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy this story, please like, subscribe, and share so more learners can join our club. Let’s study Japanese together!</p>

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What is The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese?

Hello. Nice to meet you, I’m Onigiri. 
In this podcast, I’ll be reading stories in Japanese.
 The level is from beginner to intermediate. 
I use simple Japanese, so it’s perfect for listening practice.
 A script is also available, so you can read along and learn with me. 
Now, let’s get started!

こんにちは！はじめまして、おにぎりです。 このポッドキャストでは、日本語で物語を読みます。 レベルは初級から中級です。やさしい言葉で話すので、リスニングの練習にぴったりです。スクリプトもあるので、一緒に読んで学べます。 それでは始めましょう。

You can get the scripts here → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888 Check out my YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclub

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This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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