
ikinari Japanese: Japanese unscripted
By Nihongo Life
Raw, real, natural Japanese in spontaneous unscripted chats between Japanese and Canadian
Imagine you're overhearing something in Japanese
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ikinari Japanese: Japanese unscriptedSep 28, 2023

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alex's sake
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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.

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.

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.

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.

communication 102
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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.

2023: habit
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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.

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.

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.

nihongo jouzu 2022
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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.

ramen at 22:00 in Panama
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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.

ISM
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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.

chaotic brown water
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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.

community communication
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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.

alcoholista
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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.

complex complexity
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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.

life lessons
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Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher
This Episode
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.

TIM
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Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher
This Episode
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.

pikmin 2
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Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher
This Episode
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.

Yen Lovers
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Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher
This Episode
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.

decisions decisions
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Get straight to pure Japanese between a Canadian Japanese learner and a native Japanese teacher
This Episode
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.

kick back sick
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 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.

TGS and ROU
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 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.

BD boy
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 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.