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-practice

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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