NIHONGO CANDY – Japanese Learning Podcast (JLPT N5–N3)

NIHONGO CANDY – Japanese Learning Podcast (JLPT N5–N3)

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NIHONGO CANDY – Japanese Learning Podcast (JLPT N5–N3) episodes

  • (N5-N3) Coastal Escape: Essential Japanese for Cycling the Shimanami Kaido - NIHONGO CANDY (Ep. 137)

    Master everything from e-bike rentals to emergency repairs for a seamless, professional travel experience.

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode:

    ✅ Seamless Rentals: How to request electric-assist bicycles and confirm drop-offs.

    ✅ Navigation: Understanding the "Blue Line" and asking for directions.

    ✅ Support: Phrases for handling unexpected flat tires or mechanical issues.

    ✅ Etiquette: Professional ways to interact with terminal staff and locals.


    📝 Cheat Sheet & Phrases:👇 Get the notes: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠

    —🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE

    1. Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Build a strong N3 foundation with my structured video course.🎁 1-Month Special Coupon:⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JAN26_NIHONGOCANDY⁠


    2. Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect. I provide tailored coaching for professionals who want to speak with intelligence and warmth.👇 Apply for coaching:⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠


    —📢 Connect with Miki:• Website: ⁠https://welcjp.com⁠• LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc⁠


    #ShimanamiKaido #JapanTravel #LearnJapanese #CyclingJapan #Setouchi #WELC #NihongoCandy

    9 min
  • (N4-N3) THE ULTIMATE ONSEN GUIDE: Ryokan Etiquette & Essential Phrases - NIHONGO CANDY (Ep. 136)

    Master the unspoken rules of the Japanese Ryokan (Hot Spring Inn) to travel with confidence and sophistication.


    🎯 What you'll learn:✅ Smooth Check-in: Phrases for arrival & meal confirmation.✅ Onsen Etiquette: Critical rules for baths & towels.✅ Dining Smart: Handling allergies & ordering local sake (Jizake).✅ Comfort: Getting the right Yukata size.


    📝 Cheat Sheet & Phrases:Review the key phrases from this episode on my Ko-fi blog.👇 Get the notes:https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy


    —🚀 NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR JAPANESE


    1. Systematic Learning (Self-Study)Build a strong N3 foundation with my structured video course.🎁 1-Month Special Coupon:https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?couponCode=JAN26_NIHONGOCANDY


    2. Executive Private Coaching (Live)Elevate your Japanese beyond the basics. Don't just memorize phrases—learn to connect. I provide tailored coaching for professionals who want to speak with intelligence and warmth.👇 Apply for coaching:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals


    —📢 Connect with Miki:• Website: https://welcjp.com• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mikisasakiwelc

    #JapanTravel #JapaneseCulture #Onsen #BusinessJapanese #WELC

    11 min
  • #135 How to Take the Shinkansen: Buying Tickets, SmartEX & Etiquette | 新幹線に乗る Shinkansen ni noru

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    ✅ Ticket Purchasing: How to book online using "SmartEX" or purchase tickets at the "Midori no Madoguchi" (Ticket Office), including how to use e-tickets with your IC card.

    ✅ Seat Selection: Vocabulary to choose between "Shiteiseki" (Reserved seat) and "Green-sha" (Green Car), and specifying preferences like "Madogawa" (Window seat).

    ✅ Station Navigation: Understanding the difference between regular gates and the "Shinkansen kaisatsu" (Shinkansen gate) and checking electronic displays for your "Hoomu" (Platform).

    ✅ Onboard Etiquette: Essential manners such as reserving space for "Tokudai nimotsu" (Oversized baggage) and asking permission to recline by saying "Sumimasen, taoshimasu" (Excuse me, I'm going to recline).


    📝 Miki Sensei's Blog & Lesson Notes:Want to review the phrases from this episode? Check out my Ko-fi page for the "Quick Phrase Sheet" and other useful Japanese learning tips!👇 Read here: https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy


    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence? Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.

    👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:⁠⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠

    10 min
  • Navigating Healthcare in Japan: Essential Japanese for Doctor Visits & Pharmacies | #134

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    ✅ Reception Essentials: How to check in as a first-time patient ("Shoshin") and handle insurance verification using your "My Number Card" (Myna Hokensho) or residence card.

    ✅ Explaining Symptoms: Vocabulary to clearly describe your condition to the doctor, such as "Netsu ga arimasu" (I have a fever) and specifying duration like "Kinou kara" (Since yesterday).

    ✅ Medical Forms: Key terms for filling out the "Monshinhyo" (Medical Questionnaire) and properly stating allergies to ensure safe treatment.

    ✅ Pharmacy & Prescriptions: Understanding the flow from receiving a "Shohousen" (Prescription) to following dosage instructions like "Shokugo" (After meals).


    📥 Download the Premium Worksheet (PDF):Turn this episode into a real Japanese lesson! Join my Ko-fi membership to get the printable worksheet for this episode. It includes:

    ✅ Key Vocabulary & Kanji List (with readings)

    ✅ Grammar Focus (Explanations & usage examples)

    ✅ Comprehension Quiz & Dictation challenge

    ✅ Culture Note (Ski resort etiquette & rules)

    👇 Get the Worksheet here:⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠


    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence? Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.

    👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:⁠⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠

    10 min
  • Renting in Japan: Essential Japanese for Apartments & Contracts | #133

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    ✅ At the Real Estate Agency: How to describe your desired layout ("1LDK") and distance from the station ("Eki kara 10-pun").

    ✅ Viewing Checks: Key questions to ask during a viewing, such as sunlight availability ("Hiatari") and pet policies.

    ✅ Contracts & Documents: Vocabulary for essential paperwork, including "Zairyu card" (Residence Card) and using a "Hosho-gaisha" (Guarantor Company).

    ✅ Understanding Costs: Navigating unique Japanese fees like "Shikikin" (Security Deposit) and "Reikin" (Key Money) to avoid surprises.


    📥 Download the Premium Worksheet (PDF):Turn this episode into a real Japanese lesson! Join my Ko-fi membership to get the printable worksheet for this episode. It includes:

    ✅ Key Vocabulary & Kanji List (with readings)

    ✅ Grammar Focus (Explanations & usage examples)

    ✅ Comprehension Quiz & Dictation challenge

    ✅ Culture Note (Ski resort etiquette & rules)

    👇 Get the Worksheet here:⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠


    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence? Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals


    9 min
  • Skiing in Japan: Essential Japanese for Rentals & Lifts | #132

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):✅ Rentals & Sizes: How to communicate your height and shoe size in centimeters ("27-senchi desu") to get the perfect gear.✅ At the Ticket Counter: Phrases for purchasing lift passes ("Ichinichi-ken") and understanding the IC card deposit system.✅ Navigating Lifts: Understanding course signs (Beginner/Advanced) and safety instructions ("Bar o oroshite kudasai").✅ Resort Dining: Cultural etiquette for saving a table ("Seki o toru") and using meal ticket machines ("Kenbai-ki") at busy ski lodges.

    📥 Download the Premium Worksheet (PDF):Turn this episode into a real Japanese lesson! Join my Ko-fi membership to get the printable worksheet for this episode. It includes:✅ Key Vocabulary & Kanji List (with readings)✅ Grammar Focus (Explanations & usage examples)✅ Comprehension Quiz & Dictation challenge✅ Culture Note (Ski resort etiquette & rules)

    👇 Get the Worksheet here:https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy

    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence?Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals

    11 min
  • (N5-N3) How to Chat with Shop Staff: Becoming a "Regular" Customer - Essential Phrases (Ep. 131)

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    ✅Becoming a Regular: Expressions for entering a shop as a regular customer ("Itsumo arigato gozaimasu," weather talk).

    ✅Ordering Like a Pro: How to order "The usual" ("Itsumo no") or ask for recommendations ("Osusume wa nan desu ka?").

    ✅Small Talk: Friendly conversation starters with staff ("Saikin do desu ka?", complimenting food).

    ✅Culture: Understanding "Ichigen-san okotowari" (Referral-only establishments).

    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence?

    Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.

    👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠

    👇 Follow on Ko-fi:⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠

    10 min
  • (N5-N3) My Life in Tokyo: Odaiba Date & Our Future Together - Aidan's Life (Ep. 12 / 130)

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    • Review: Talking about past memories (garbage rules, first nomikai, meeting at a cafe).

    • Future Tense: How to express future plans and possibilities ("kamoshirenai").

    • Romance: How to say "I want to be with you" (Issho ni itai).

    • Culture: Dating at Odaiba (a popular seaside spot in Tokyo).

    BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

    https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy


    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence?

    Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster. I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals. Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.

    👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals

    👇 Follow on Ko-fi:https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy

    10 min
  • (N5-N3) How to Confess Your Love ("Kokuhaku") & Visit a Shrine for New Year - Aidan's Life (Ep. 11 / 129)

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    • How to say "Happy New Year" (Akemashite omedeto).

    • The correct etiquette for praying at a shrine (Hatsumode).

    • Japanese dating culture: How to do a "Kokuhaku" (love confession).

    • Useful phrases for expressing your feelings to someone special.

    BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

    https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy


    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence?Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster.I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals.Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.

    👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals


    👇 Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

    9 min
  • N5-N3 How to Apologize for a Mistake at Work & Food Texture Words (Onomatopoeia) (Ep. 10 / 128)

    🎯 What you'll learn in this episode (N5-N3 Level):

    • How to apologize to a boss politely (Business Japanese basics).

    • Useful phrases for ordering an "Omakase" course at a restaurant.

    • Japanese onomatopoeia for food textures (e.g., "Saku-saku," "Puri-puri").

    • How to talk about feelings (being homesick and lonely).


    📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!

    https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy


    🚀 Ready to speak with confidence?Listening is great, but speaking with feedback is faster.I offer Executive Private Coaching for professionals.Let's fix your mistakes and polish your business Japanese together.

    👇 Apply for 1-on-1 Lessons:⁠https://www.welcjp.com/forindividuals⁠


    👇 Follow on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/

    14 min

About NIHONGO CANDY – Japanese Learning Podcast (JLPT N5–N3)

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Japanese learning made simple, one short lesson at a time. NIHONGO CANDY is a Japanese learning podcast for English speakers at JLPT N5–N3 level, hosted by Miki-sensei, a nationally certified Japanese teacher with over 20 years of experience.

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