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ikinari Japanese: Japanese unscripted

ikinari Japanese: Japanese unscripted

By Nihongo Life

Get straight to the point

Raw, real, natural Japanese in spontaneous unscripted chats between Japanese and Canadian

Imagine you're overhearing something in Japanese

Youtube: youtube.com/c/NihongoLife
Twitter: twitter.com/nihongo_no_kai
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nihongo_no_kai_japan/

Youtube (Alex): www.youtube.com/c/somewhatjp
Twitter (Alex): twitter.com/somewhatjp
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ikinari Japanese: Japanese unscriptedSep 28, 2023

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37:46
key

key

This Episode: Let's talk about another key person to Alex's life


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Sep 28, 202337:46
"multi"

"multi"

This Episode: Let's talk about Alex's recent experience with "multi"


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Sep 21, 202301:02:47
skater joe

skater joe

This Episode: Let's talk about Alex's sporting experiences


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Sep 14, 202341:45
ouch

ouch

This Episode: Let's talk about an emerging issue in Tokyo


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Sep 07, 202352:45
jinbei

jinbei

This Episode: Let's talk about Alex and jinbei for his special day


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Aug 31, 202338:29
animal kingdom

animal kingdom

This Episode: Let's talk about Alex's recent exciting experience.


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Aug 24, 202359:07
x

x

This Episode: Let's talk about the x factor


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Aug 17, 202334:55
music man

music man

This Episode: Let's talk about another new beginning


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Aug 11, 202350:28
Katy Perry

Katy Perry

This Episode: Let's talk about what it has been like and what it will be like


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Aug 03, 202343:33
business as usual

business as usual

This Episode: Let's talk about how important it is to enjoy learning


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jul 06, 202348:22
part 3

part 3

This Episode: Let's talk about how things can change for the bettter


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jun 29, 202301:15:36
sheep thinking

sheep thinking

This Episode: Let's talk about a version of deep thinking called sheep thinking


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jun 22, 202301:01:49
PoW

PoW

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about the power of words that can heavily influence our lives fundamentally

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jun 15, 202301:05:16
translator 2

translator 2

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about the new movie starring Alex

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jun 08, 202301:04:57
happiness?

happiness?

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how Alex wonders about the sickness in May

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jun 01, 202351:15
magic word

magic word

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about the magic word we talk about from time to time

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

May 25, 202301:01:20
new beginning

new beginning

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about the new beginning

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

May 18, 202345:02
golden sea anemone

golden sea anemone

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about what Alex was doing during Golden Week in Japan

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

May 11, 202333:25
Ms Kitty

Ms Kitty

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about a mysterious person called Kitty White

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

May 04, 202353:50
ai Joe

ai Joe

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how AI is going to change our lives and everything around us

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Apr 29, 202356:60
Mr Moto

Mr Moto

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how Alex continues to live in another dimension

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Apr 20, 202356:33
spirited

spirited

No music, no script, no fancy editing


Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher


This Episode


Let's talk about what Alex has been and will be up to


Immerse yourself in Japanese


This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.


If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)


You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Apr 13, 202334:49
the unknown

the unknown

This Episode: Let's talk about how the unknown has been treating Alex's best friend


No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Apr 06, 202353:47
the key

the key

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how the new door to the new era opened for Alex

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Mar 23, 202301:01:42
busy beaver

busy beaver

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how busy Alex has been and what might happen to him

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Mar 16, 202353:30
the palace

the palace

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about Alex's recent travel experience staying at a palace in Japan

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Mar 09, 202345:41
up in the sky

up in the sky

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how Alex's travel to the sky went

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Mar 02, 202351:32
Alex's sake

Alex's sake

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about Alex and sake in Japan

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Feb 23, 202301:04:16
bloody mouth

bloody mouth

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how habit can change our lives

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Feb 16, 202348:17
a-league

a-league

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about Alex's first experience with B-League in Japan

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Feb 09, 202301:01:34
toothpick

toothpick

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about what toothpick means to Alex

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Feb 02, 202301:02:58
communication 102

communication 102

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about communication 102

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jan 26, 202301:10:00
2023: habit

2023: habit

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about what 2023 is going to be like

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jan 19, 202350:14
return of Alex

return of Alex

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how 2023 started for Alex

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jan 12, 202357:47
new dawn

new dawn

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about what 2023 is going to be like

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Jan 05, 202359:30
nihongo jouzu 2022

nihongo jouzu 2022

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about what 2022 has been like

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Dec 29, 202259:54
ramen at 22:00 in Panama

ramen at 22:00 in Panama

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how random stuff happens randomly

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Dec 22, 202259:57
ISM

ISM

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how our ISMs are affecting all of us within our circles

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Dec 15, 202250:17
chaotic brown water

chaotic brown water

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how chaotic things can be sometimes

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Dec 08, 202257:48
community communication

community communication

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about how Alex communicates with our community

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Dec 01, 202252:59
alcoholista

alcoholista

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about several reasons why Alex drinks

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Nov 25, 202201:01:19
complex complexity

complex complexity

No music, no script, no fancy editing

Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

This Episode

Let's talk about Alex's complex thoughts on complexity

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Nov 17, 202241:08
life lessons

life lessons

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Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher

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Let's talk about how important it is to keep improving

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Nov 10, 202201:05:42
TIM

TIM

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Let's talk about how precious our time is and what it can do for us

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Nov 03, 202253:01
pikmin 2

pikmin 2

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Let's talk about what Alex decided to do for his halloween event in Japan

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Oct 27, 202201:00:02
Yen Lovers

Yen Lovers

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Let's talk about how things have been changing around Alex

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Oct 20, 202201:00:46
decisions decisions

decisions decisions

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Let's talk about all kinds of decisions to be made in October

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Oct 13, 202246:42
kick back sick

kick back sick

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Let's talk about what has been happening for the past few weeks

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Oct 06, 202201:12:12
TGS and ROU

TGS and ROU

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Let's talk about how Alex is going to do with TGS and ROU this week

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Sep 15, 202201:15:16
BD boy

BD boy

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Let's talk about how Alex spent his BD with his friends in Japan

Immerse yourself in Japanese

This is the normal speed of a conversation in Japanese.

If you think it's fast, there's more space for you to improve.  Alex has been learning Japanese for 4.5 years without skipping a day, and now he's close to JLPT N1 level (Advanced)

You cannot go to Japan, so we bring Japan to you. Imagine you're overhearing this conversation somewhere in Japan. If it's too hard for you, play this in the background to feel like what it's like to be in Japan.

Sep 01, 202201:09:22