Episodes

META DESCRIPTION Discover how Japanese culture views the New Year, why December feels so busy, and how setting small goals can help you continue your Japanese language learning with confidence and calm. INTRODUCTION As the ye...

This episode gently introduces the charm of Japanese temples, shrines, and churches through simple cultural insights. You’ll discover surprising details about these familiar yet often overlooked places. If this sparks your cu...

Meta Description: Discover inspiring YouTube creators who speak Japanese as non-native speakers. Learn Japanese through real stories, motivation, and Easy Japanese listening practice. Learning Japanese can feel very different...

Introduction If you are learning Japanese or exploring Japanese culture, understanding the seasons is a beautiful doorway into the language. In this article, I share the meaning of the Winter Solstice in Japan and how it conn...

◆Summary This story looks at why bear encounters in Hokkaido have been increasing. Instead of fear, it invites us to understand what drives bears to approach human towns and how our environment plays a role. It’s a gentle loo...

◆Summary Discover why animals in Japan—from Nara’s friendly deer to hot-spring monkeys and tiny sparrows—fascinate visitors worldwide. A gentle guide for Japanese learners and travelers. ◆Listener Questions What animal storie...

Easy Japanese Listening Practice for Japanese Learners as I talk about dogs, cats, and the differences between pet life in Japan and abroad. １坂上家のチャンネル　Sakagami channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYk7t7glHFqIZ3rwN1dY6A...

Staple Foods of the World 【Summary】 Staple foods around the world can be broadly divided into rice, wheat, and corn, and each region has its own main staple. In Asia, people eat rice; in Europe and the United States, bread is...

Japan’s seasons change dramatically from north to south. Learn how the sakura front and koyo front move across the country, and discover gentle travel tips for enjoying Japan’s autumn leaves. Ideal for Japanese for Beginners ...

I just released a new podcast episode and blog post about why Katakana feels difficult and how starting with Katakana can make Japanese much easier for beginners. If you’re learning Japanese or love language learning, please ...

Today, I'll read aloud a story at the N4 level from a Japanese-learning audio site. ◆Listener Questions What are the characteristics of your country's bento? あなたの国のお弁当にはどんな特徴がありますか？ 【クイズのこたえ、コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇...

The Truth About Courseware! Can Udemy Really Make You Fluent in Japanese? ◆Listener Questions To those of you learning Japanese with AI: What are the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of using AI for your studies? Pl...

Meta Description（120〜150字） Discover why short, focused Udemy courses are ideal for Japanese for Beginners. Learn how Sally teaches Kanji, Katakana, and Easy Japanese through warm, classroom-style Japanese Language Learning vi...

【コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Website (Blog & Episode Notes) ◆Spotify Learn Japanese with Sally こちらでも聞くことができます ◆YouTube Learn Japanese with Sally 動画レッスンもあります ◆My Udemy 私が作った日本語レッスンです！！ I currently ha...

AI can talk for you on YouTube — but is that really a good thing? Why did I insist on speaking Japanese, even abroad? From now on, being able to speak matters most in language learning! AI voices sound more natural than ever,...

Is it a disadvantage to study Japanese in a rural area? Not at all! Standard Japanese is actually an invented language. Dialects are rich and profound — and surprisingly, much harder to speak! 【クイズのこたえ、コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can co...

Why can’t Japanese people speak English? Many feel insecure about it — yet still struggle to speak. Why is that? There’s a deep, deep reason behind it. 【クイズのこたえ、コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can comment here👇️】 ◆Podpage Official Website (...

It’s all about basic Kanji ! If you want to learn Kanji the right way, give it a try! Kids can use it too — it’s a fun and complete course that brings together the best Kanji teaching methods! 【クイズのこたえ、コメントはこちらへどうぞ　You can co...

How do you study kanji? Today, I’m talking about kanji — this episode is at about the N4 level. In most Japanese language schools in Japan, kanji isn’t taught thoroughly from the basics. That’s why many learners struggle with...

Reading:Level N4：Public Bathhouse「お風呂屋さん」 http://www17408ui.sakura.ne.jp/tatsum/project/Yomimono/Yomimono-ippai/yomimono/PDF_level_2/R_L2_Public_bath_house.pdf ・The main site for this reading　「よみものいっぱい」 http://www17408ui.saku...

You’ll Remember It When You Do... What!? What Have I Been Doing on My Podcast Recently...? Something Unexpected Happened While Learning Arabic!? Why Do We Feel Closer to Some Languages Than Others...? <忘れても、また思い出せる言葉の力> 日本語 忘...

When You Speak the Language, Smiles Are Shared Things That I Definitely Want People Coming to Japan to Do A Warning for Those Who Can Speak English! Respond Using the Same Words the Other Person Said! ・言葉ができるとお互い笑顔になる ・日本に来る人...

・Reading:Level N4：Horoscope　朗読（ろうどく）「星占い(ほしうらない)」 http://www17408ui.sakura.ne.jp/tatsum/project/Yomimono/Yomimono-ippai/yomimono/PDF_level_2/R_L2_Star_signs.pdf ・The main site for this reading　「よみものいっぱい」 http://www17408ui.sak...

◆Meta Description What Really Matters in Learning Japanese -Let’s study Japanese on Udemy! -Master Katakana before learning Kanji! -The important things in learning Japanese 日本語学習で本当に大切なこと -Udemyで日本語を学ぼう！ -漢字を学ぶ前にカタカナをマスターしよう...