Nihongo Master

In this episode of Nihongo Master podcast, we talk about island life in Japan! Specifically, we cover three different categories of islands: famous main islands, quirky tourist islands and some far-flung exotic islands which feel a world away from Tokyo.

Podcast host Azra says, “What not everyone knows is that Japan is not only one single island, but it’s made up a total of almost 7 thousand ones!”

There are a total of 6,852 shima (islands) in Japan, and 430 of them are inhabited. They cover a huge range of longitude and latitude, ranging from the subarctic to the subtropical climates. Listen to this episode to learn about animal islands, art islands, and so much more!

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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.

We talk about mystical animals of Japan! Podcast host Azra says, “Japan is packed full of interesting creatures. But what you might not know, is that many of these animals hold a lot of mythical significance.”

There are tons of Japanese mystical animals, in this episode we dive into 4 that hold a special spot in Japanese culture, along with some useful animal-related language throughout. So keep your ears tuned for some interesting mythical animal vocabulary to add to your dictionaries - tune in!

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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.

In this episode, Azra interviews Taylor Dondich! Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Nihongo Master. He founded Nihongo Master in late 2011 after taking a trip to Japan. After studying with various materials available to him to prepare for his trip, he came back wanting to build a better tool for not only himself but for others to learn as well.

Language prospers cross-cultural interactions, Taylor says, “Ultimately communication is connection. The mission is to help people get connected.” Tune in to learn about Taylor’s mission for the company, the challenges he has faced, and his experience as an entrepreneur.

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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.

In this episode, Azra talks about Japanese “matsuri” (祭) or festivals! Whether it’s dancing celebrations or times of paying somber respects, there are many festivals year-round that shape the Japanese tradition. Azra educates listeners that “Japanese matsuri religiously follow the seasons and all of its natural changes. Nature is the root of Japanese traditions!”

“Matsuri” bring people together and memorialize loved ones. Japanese festivals are more often than not religious events. Shinto and Buddhism are the two most popularly practiced religions in Japan. Tune in to learn 4 culturally significant festivals that display the breadth of the Japanese culture.

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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.

In this episode, Azra teaches keystone pieces of survival Japanese, which will help you navigate the complexities of everyday life. Learn three essential Japanese phrases that are useful in every place, context, and at every level. You will learn how to use “daijobu”, “onegaishimasu”, and “sumimasen”.

Azra breaks down these three phrases and the use case scenarios that might help you avoid sounding like an unnative speaker or offending someone in dialogue. Even without the fully-fledged Japanese language abilities to hold a proper conversation, these three nihongo gems can set you on your way to effectively communicating in the majority of basic everyday situations.

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A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.

Konnichiwa! In this episode, Azra welcomes you to the Nihongo Master podcast! Nihongo Master is a Japanese e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language. Nihongo Master offers bite-sized lessons, discussion forums, interaction with other students and experienced instructors, and a library of hundreds of quality lessons at every level.

If you’re planning on studying or working in Japan in the future or if you just want to watch your favorite Japanese TV shows without subtitles, we’ve got you covered!

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where we’ll be interviewing current students, team members, and interesting people in Japan to get their insights into Japanese culture. Azra says, “Learning a new language can be tough, but our online tools and community make it so simple and fun!”

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About Nihongo Master Podcast

A podcast for Japanese culture enthusiasts and language learners. Brought to you by Nihongo Master, an e-learning site focused on helping learners at every level master the Japanese language.