The おぼん holiday is over, and now it’s time to read my penpal’s letter and write a reply! I love シール, so getting a letter is even more うれしい! but first, I have to actually write back! 😂🗒️ The Grammar of this episode:・V-たら うれしいです。　“I would be happy, if I could ___ .”✏️ Example:・ペンパルから手紙が もらえたら うれしいです。　I would be happy if I could receive letters from my penpals.

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Do you say “Makku” or “Makudo”?

It depends on where you’re from in Japan!

And I got something with Pikachuu in my Fukubukuro that I really wanted…

Can you guess what it is? 👀

🗒️ The Grammar of this episode:

・[カテゴリー]の中(なか)で 〇〇が いちばん 好(す)きです。　

　“Among [category], ___ is my favorite.”

✏️ Example:

・メニューの中で、てりやきバーガーが いちばん好きです。

　Among the menu items, Teriyaki Burger is my favorite.

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I’m back!

In this episode, I talk about my recent experience going to "Solo Karaoke" (ひとりカラオケ) in Japan.

From using a touchscreen controller like Denmoku to picking songs, discover why going to karaoke alone is so popular and fun here!

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Japanese winter feels quiet and special — even Valentine’s Day is a little different here (and yes, your husband might not like choco).
From nihon no fuyu (Japanese Winter) vibes to a trip to 白川郷 (Shirakawa-go) with its triangle-roof houses, you start to see why winter in Japan feels so unique.

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

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It’s been snowing a lot in my area, but I have three goals for 2026 — more YouTube, more language learning, and a healthier me.
What are your goals?

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

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Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu!

My Taiwan trip started with omiyage overload — pineapple cakes, tapioca milk tea cake, and even a secret “compact” item.
I usually buy snacks for other people, but this time I also grabbed coffee cookies just for me and some 乖乖 (Guai Guai *Mandarin) to keep my computer happy!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.

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I’m planning my first Taiwan trip for New Year, and shouronpou and tapioca milk tea are non-negotiable.

This is the last podcast of the year — see you again next year!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

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I got some saikou (best) buys in 2025 — gadgets, small upgrades, and even unforgettable live music.

Now I’m studying Chinese and packing an action camera for my next trip!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

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You grew up with games like tag and hide-and-seek, just like onigokko and kakurenbo in Japan. And when you played “family game,” you were always the cutest okaasan in the neighborhood!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.

Check them out to see how much you understood!

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Your ojiichan loved buying hon (books) more than omocha (toys), and your obaachan is still enjoying daily cafe chats with friends!

That means you should go chat with your obaachan more…!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.

Check them out to see how much you understood!

If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo 🍙

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