Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: JLPT N5

Practice your JLPT N5 Japanese listening skills with a fun, everyday topic -- karaoke in Japan! In this slow and clear listening episode, I talk about the private room system, ordering food and drinks from inside your room, all-you-can-drink plans, and what people actually do during a karaoke session. You will pick up everyday vocabulary like カラオケ (karaoke), 部屋（へや）(room), and 飲（の）み放題（ほうだい）(all-you-can-drink) -- all spoken at a slow and clear pace with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for JLPT N5 learners and anyone at the pre-intermediate level! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/going-to-karaoke-and-ordering-food --- LEVEL 📘 JLPT N5 — slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:01:31 - Private Rooms 00:02:31 - Ordering Food and Drinks 00:03:47 - All-You-Can-Drink Plans 00:04:44 - Singing, Eating, Chatting 00:05:59 - Useful Karaoke Phrases 00:07:15 - Karaoke Manners 00:07:38 - Listener Practice Time…

Practice your JLPT N5 listening skills with one of Japan's most iconic everyday experiences: Riding the train! In this super slow and simple listening episode, I talk about how incredibly punctual Japanese trains are, what rush hour really feels like, the unwritten rules of train manners, and my favorite IC cards -- Suica and PASMO. You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like でんしゃ (train), こんでいます (crowded), and しずか (quiet) -- all spoken at super slow speed with full English subtitles throughout. Perfect for absolute beginners and anyone studying Japanese from scratch! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/riding-the-train-in-japan --- LEVEL 🌱 JLPT5 -- super slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:30 - Japan and Trains 00:01:42 - Trains Are Always On Time 00:03:18 - Rush Hour 00:04:40 - Train Manners 00:05:35 - Suica and PASMO 00:06:48 - What People Do on the Train 00:07:47 - Listener Practice Moment 00:08:34 -…

Japan has a rainy season and it's not just a little drizzle. In this JLPT N5 listening practice episode, I talk about 'tsuyu': when it happens, what the weather feels like, how Japanese people prepare, and the beautiful things that bloom when the rain comes. 📄 Free transcript for this episode - https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/what-happens-during-tsuyu-japan-rainy-season-decoded --- LEVEL JLPT N5 -- slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:24 - What is tsuyu? 00:01:08 - When does it happen? 00:02:10 - The weather during tsuyu 00:03:19 - How Japanese people prepare 00:04:40 - When tsuyu ends 00:05:34 - Listener Practice Moment 00:06:30 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHER I co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results -- small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT-ready. 10-Week Online Courses: https://www.japademy.com/online-courses…

How do Japanese fans watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this JLPT N5 listening episode, I talk about public viewing events, izakaya gatherings, the famous post-match clean-up, and Japan's national team -- the Samurai Blue. I also share what it must have felt like to host the 2002 World Cup right here in Japan. Great practice if you are aiming for JLPT N5! 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/how-japanese-watch-the-fifa-2026-world-cup --- LEVEL 📘 JLPT N5 -- slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:01 - Introduction 00:00:30 - How Japanese fans watch the games 00:02:26 - Wearing the Samurai Blue jersey 00:03:26 - How Japanese fans celebrate 00:04:56 - The Samurai Blue — history 00:06:09 - Players who could not join 00:07:02 - The 2002 Japan-Korea World Cup 00:08:28 - Listener Practice Moment 00:09:27 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHER I co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that…

I was born and raised in Yokosuka -- a beautiful coastal city near Tokyo. In this JLPT N5 listening episode, I share what makes my hometown special: the sea, mountains, international energy, and a lower cost of living than the big city. 📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n5/living-in-yokosuka --- LEVEL 📘 JLPT N5 — slow and clear, full English subtitles throughout CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:28 - Where is Yokosuka? 00:01:00 - Nature and Scenery 00:01:30 - The Navy Base and International Feel 00:02:13 - Getting Around 00:02:41 - Cost of Living 00:03:09 - Kanami's Memories 00:03:33 - Listener Practice Moment 00:04:47 - Learn More with Japademy 00:05:12 - Closing --- KEEP LEARNING WITH A LIVE TEACHER I co-founded Japademy to give Japanese learners access to the kind of teaching that actually gets results — small classes, certified native teachers, and a structured path from beginner to JLPT ready. 👉 10-Week Online Courses:…