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"I really enjoy Okkei Japanese because the topics are always interesting and connected to real life. The furigana toggle on transcripts is very helpful because I can check words without losing focus. I also like how difficult words are sometimes rephrased in a natural way. The story keeps flowing without textbook-style explanations like 'which means,' so I can concentrate and actually enjoy listening."

James (U.S., Videographer)

"I always struggled to follow Japanese podcasts, but with Okkei Japanese I can finally keep up. The transcripts with furigana help me check new words, and I love how he tells real stories instead of textbook dialogues. It feels like listening to a friend."

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"Other resources felt too slow for me, but here I get to hear clear Japanese with interesting topics. I listen on my commute, and little by little my ears have gotten used to the speed. Now I can watch Japanese YouTubers and understand so much more."

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Sep 04

6 Big Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language 外国語を学ぶ6つの理由 Japanese Podcast #75

Vocabulary N4 Vocabulary * メリット = merit, advantage, benefit * キャリア = career, work experience * ビジネス = business * 機会（きかい） = chance, opportunity * 久しぶり = after a
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Aug 30
有名人がいる！話しかける？話さない？Japanese listening podcast #74

有名人がいる！話しかける？話さない？Japanese listening podcast #74

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Aug 27
Japanese Podcast N3 N2 - Rambling episode "The walls have ears" #73

Japanese Podcast N3 N2 - Rambling episode "The walls have ears" #73

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Aug 19
1-Hour Japanese Listening 1時間日本語で話す Living in Japan🇯🇵#55 Podcast

1-Hour Japanese Listening 1時間日本語で話す Living in Japan🇯🇵#55 Podcast

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Aug 19
30 Min Japanese Conversation Listening Practice | Real Talk with Subtitles

30 Min Japanese Conversation Listening Practice | Real Talk with Subtitles

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12 min read
Aug 19
18.日本に住む外国人｜Foreigners living in Japan🇯🇵Japanese Podcast

18.日本に住む外国人｜Foreigners living in Japan🇯🇵Japanese Podcast

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Aug 17
1 Hour Real Japanese Conversation | About Life, Friends, and Travel #72

1 Hour Real Japanese Conversation | About Life, Friends, and Travel #72

私(わたし)の話(はなし)聞(き)いてますかって 何回(なんかい)も何回(なんかい)も言(い)われたことがあります お金(かね)は必要(ひつよう)だけど お金(
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Aug 13
Real Japanese Conversation - Getting to Know Each Other

Real Japanese Conversation - Getting to Know Each Other

10 min read
Aug 13
日本語で雑談フリートーク・青春とか| Chatting Episode - Youth / The Spring of time #34

日本語で雑談フリートーク・青春とか| Chatting Episode - Youth / The Spring of time #34

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Aug 12
Keeping Japan as a Dream | Japanese Listening Practice #71

Keeping Japan as a Dream | Japanese Listening Practice #71

日本(にほん)に来(き)たらもっと楽(たの)しいかもしれない もしかしたらがっかりするかもしれない 人生(じんせい)で一度(いちど)も日本(にほん)には行(い)きませんでした こんにちは、Okkei Japaneseです
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Aug 02
Calling Meta support then singing chilling by the sea

Calling Meta support then singing chilling by the sea

This is a members-only video update. In the first half, I talk about a phone call I had with Meta.
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Aug 02
30 mins Japanese Listening Podcast - Food & Salaryman #70

30 mins Japanese Listening Podcast - Food & Salaryman #70

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