Kanami Sensei の Nihongo: JLPT N4

Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with a topic I can't resist -- Japanese snacks and treats! In this natural-speed listening episode, I share my favourites, from the seasonal limited-edition flavours to the sweet-potato snacks I wait for every autumn, plus a story from my years living overseas.

You will pick up everyday vocabulary like おかし (snacks), 季節（きせつ）(season), and 思（おも）い出（で）(memory) -- all spoken at natural speed with full English subtitles throughout.

Perfect for JLPT N4 learners and intermediate Japanese students!

📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n4/my-favourite-japanese-snacks-and-treats

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LEVEL
📗 JLPT N4 — natural conversational speed, full English subtitles throughout

CHAPTERS
00:00:01 - Introduction (Hook)
00:00:34 - Why Japan Never Runs Out of New Snacks
00:01:37 - So Many Kinds, So Little Time
00:02:50 - Cherry Blossoms in Spring, Sweet Potato in Autumn
00:03:57 - My Favorite: Sweet Potato Treats (And a Childhood Memory)
00:05:09 - Convenience Store Treasure Hunting
00:06:16 - Missing Japan While Living Overseas
00:07:25 - Listener Practice Moment
00:09:16 - Closing and Keep Learning with Japademy

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Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with a calm, everyday topic -- a quiet afternoon at a Japanese coffee shop! In this natural-speed listening episode, I talk about why coffee shops are some of my favourite places to work and relax, from my go-to café latte to the very different vibes of chains like Komeda Coffee and Starbucks.

You will pick up everyday vocabulary like 気分転換（きぶんてんかん）(a change of pace), 雰囲気（ふんいき）(atmosphere), and 注文（ちゅうもん）する(to order) -- all spoken at natural speed with full English subtitles throughout.

Perfect for JLPT N4 learners and intermediate Japanese students!

📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n4/japanese-coffee-shop-afternoon

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.

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Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with a cosy, everyday topic -- Japanese home cooking! In this natural-speed listening episode, I talk about the dishes I make most often at home, from my all-time favourite oyakodon to miso soup and onigiri, and why Japanese cooking is honestly easier than most people think. I also share what happened when I started cooking for my Colombian husband!

You will pick up everyday vocabulary like 親子丼（おやこどん）(oyakodon, a chicken and egg rice bowl), 家庭料理（かていりょうり）(home cooking), and 材料（ざいりょう）(ingredients) -- all spoken at natural speed with full English subtitles throughout.

Perfect for JLPT N4 learners and intermediate Japanese students!

📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-practice

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LEVEL
📗 JLPT N4 — natural conversational speed, full English subtitles throughout

CHAPTERS
00:00:01 - Introduction
00:01:28 - My Favourite Dish: Oyakodon
00:02:46 - Cooking More Since Pregnancy
00:04:06 - Easy Dishes You Can Make at Home
00:05:44 - Cooking for My Husband
00:07:12 - Listener Practice Moment
00:07:59 - Closing

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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.

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Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's favourite topics -- anime! In this natural-speed listening episode, I share my honest thoughts on the most talked-about anime in Japan in 2026, from the intense battles of Jujutsu Kaisen to the slow, beautiful world of Frieren (which, honestly, keeps putting me to sleep!), and my personal favourite this year, Dr. Stone.

You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like 人気（にんき）(popularity), 感想（かんそう）(one's thoughts or impressions), and 成長（せいちょう）(growth) -- all spoken at natural speed with full English subtitles throughout.

Perfect for JLPT N4 learners and intermediate Japanese students!

📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n4/most-popular-japanese-anime-of-2026

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LEVEL📗 JLPT N4 — natural conversational speed, full English subtitles throughout

CHAPTERS
00:00:01 - Introduction
00:00:29 - My Relationship With Anime
00:02:07 - Most Popular Anime of 2026
00:03:02 - Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3
00:04:44 - Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Season 2
00:05:55 - Dr. Stone
00:07:28 - Listener Practice Moment
00:08:08 - Closing

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Practice your JLPT N4 Japanese listening skills with one of Japan's most iconic everyday spots -- the convenience store, or 'konbini'!

In this natural-speed listening episode, I share what makes them so special, from sending packages and paying bills to printing a newspaper from the day you were born.

You'll pick up everyday vocabulary like 新聞（しんぶん）(newspaper), 機械（きかい）(machine), and 商品（しょうひん）(product) -- all spoken at natural speed with full English subtitles throughout.

Perfect for JLPT N4 learners and intermediate Japanese students!

📄 Free transcript for this episode → https://www.japademy.com/japanese-listening-jlpt-n4/convenience-stores

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LEVEL
📗 JLPT N4 — natural conversational speed, full English subtitles throughout

CHAPTERS
00:00:01 - Introduction
00:00:29 - What is a konbini?
00:01:27 - More than food and drinks
00:03:03 - The birthday newspaper trick
00:04:26 - Helpful for travellers
00:05:48 - Exclusive konbini products
00:07:24 - Listener Practice Moment
00:08:10 - Closing

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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.

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