35 Best Japanese Learning Podcasts

1. Learn Japanese | JapanesePod101.com (Audio)

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***iTunes New and Noteworthy Podcast, April 2012***JapanesePod101.com is an innovative and fun way of learning the Japanese language and culture at your own convenience and pace. Our language training system consists of free daily podcast audio lessons, video lessons, Japanese Word of the Day, Premium tools, and a vibrant user community. Go to JapanesePod101.com to sign up for a Free Lifetime Account and get even more fun, fast and easy Japanese lessons!MORE Producer/Network JapanesePod101.com
Email ****@japanesepod101.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 912Facebook 1.1MTwitter 48KInstagram 322K Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Learn Japanese Pod

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This is a podcast and website for studying Japanese
Host Alex Brooke
Producer/Network Alex Brooke
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 5.2KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2015 Get Email Contact

3. Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei)

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'AI Transcripts are now available on my Patreon! patreon.com/nihongoconteppei Japanese podcast for beginners,Nihongo con Teppei,The best way to learn how to speak Japanese naturally!,is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let's study Japanese with me! If you like this podcast, and you have the means, please consider making a donation. サポーターをどんどん募集中！！ http://teppei.nihongoconteppei.com https://www.italki.com/i/D6ccAG?hl=ja I teach here! Find me!MORE Host Teppei Sensei
Producer/Network Japanese podcast for beginners (Nihongo con Teppei)
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 928Facebook 1.4KTwitter 309 Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

4. Let's Talk in Japanese!

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A Japanese teacher talks in Japanese. As a teacher, I try to speak in not too difficult but not too easy Japanese.日本語を勉強している人のための日本語トーク！日本語教師の友が、難しすぎない簡単すぎない、ちょうどいい日本語で話します。Any levels of Japanese learners are welcome to this Podcast. Each title has a number from N1 to N5, which shows JLPT level.タイトルのN1〜N5の数字はJLPTのレベルです。応援はこちらまで↓https://www.paypal.me/ltjtomo/意見、感想、トピックのリクエスト****@ruby-s...MORE Host Tomo
Producer/Network Tomo
Email ****@ruby-s.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 394Twitter 678Instagram 2.2K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Everyday Japanese Podcast

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Join SayuriSaying for an enriching journey into Japanese culture and language, perfect for intermediate learners and cultural enthusiasts. Dive into a variety of topics, from social norms to personal insights and cultural concepts like '縁(En)'. Enjoy engaging discussions, both in solo narratives and special episodes featuring guest speakers, bringing Japan's essence closer to you. Explore deeper with our transcripts and video podcasts at sayurisaying.com. Subscribe for a unique blend of insightful language learning and cultural experiences with us?!MORE Host Sayuri Saying
Producer/Network Sayuri Saying
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 221Instagram 1.9K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

6. バイリンガルニュース (Bilingual News)

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新しいウェブサイト：bilingualnews.jpバイリンガルニュースでは、世界で話題のニュースを、独自のバイリンガル会話形式でゆるーく無料配信しています！収録は台本なしの一発本番なので、リアルな英会話をお楽しみいただけます。会話のテキストは、バイリンガルニュース公式アプリをチェック！itunes.com/bilingualnews楽しく英語を聴いて、英語力アップを目指してみませんか？Bilingual News is a free English and Japanese news podcast...MORE Hosts Michael, Mami
Producer/Network Michael & Mami
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 12.1KFacebook 29.1KTwitter 57.7K Avg Length 114 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

7. Japanese Swotter - Speaking Drill + Shadowing

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Are you learning Japanese and looking for more opportunities to speak? This Podcast drill is exactly for you. Simply repeat after me - while you are commuting, cooking or even in your bed. The drill also includes plain style dialogue, which is an informal style spoken in daily life among friends and family, and also in Anime. Now more shadowing practices are available, too. Have a go and get fluent soon! --- Learning Nihongo is fun, ne. More drills and full transcripts/translations (on your smartphone! PDF) are available on Patreon.MORE Producer/Network Yoko
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 23Instagram 92 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

8. Learn Japanese from real talks by Hiro

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In this podcast episodes, I(Hiro) talk about Japanese culture, customs, history, language and various other topics.I usually talk myself but sometimes invite my partner, my friends and my students and have conversations with them. You can improve your listening skill and increase vocabulary through these episodes.Enjoy learning Japanese!MORE Producer/Network Hiro
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39Instagram 61 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Japanese with Shun

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This is a Japanese podcast for the beginner-intermediate Japanese learners . I will mainly use grammar from Genki 1-textbook and some from Genki 2. Therefore, this podcast is perfect for those who have started learning Japanese maybe just a couple of months or years ago. By listening to native Japanese, you can enhance your listening and speaking level rapidly. 🎙TRANSCRIPT🎙 https://www.patreon.com/Japanesewithshun?fan_landing=true ⭐️Private Japanese Class with Shun⭐️ https://calendly.com/japanesewithshun 📹YouTube📹 https://www.youtube.com/@JapanesewithShunMORE Host Shunsuke Otani
Producer/Network Shunsuke Otani
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 521 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Video Podcast YouTube
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10. Thinking in Japanese Podcast

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In this podcast, I speak about a variety of topics in Japanese. I speak Japanese slowly and as much as simply. Of course, sometimes I have to use difficult vocabulary so I have vocabulary lists for each episode. On the Patreon page, you can check my podcast episodes, scripts, bonus contents, and Japanese newsletters. Let's learn and use Japanese together! https://www.patreon.com/thinking_in_japaneseMORE Host IISAKU
Producer/Network IISAKU
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 100 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Japanese with Teppei and Noriko

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Japanese with Teppei and Noriko, The best way to learn conversational Japanese! is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let's study Japanese with us! https://www.patreon.com/teppeinorikojapanese https://ko-fi.com/teppeinorikojapaneseMORE Producer/Network Japanese with Teppei and Noriko
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 154 Get Email Contact

12. Learn Japanese with LinguaBoost

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You can download the entire audio course on our website: www.linguaboost.comBoost your fluency in Japanese with LinguaBoost!Each lesson contains useful everyday phrases related to a specific topic. You'll learn the language in context, not just single words. All material is translated and spoken by native speakers.MORE Host Jakob Stahl
Producer/Network LinguaBoost
Email ****@linguaboost.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 34Facebook 126 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

13. 日本語 with あこ - Nihongo Picnic Podcast -

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Online Japanese school Nihongo Picnic's Podcast for learners of Japanese!We pick up a topic for each episode and talk about it in Japanese.Here's the transcript of each episode:https://nihongopicnic.notion.site/Nihongo-Picnic-Podcast-s-Transcript-e6c923a2d9f34c1fa278bb5e4531ea0f🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level 🚀：For advanced learners👥：Interview🖥 Website: https://nihongopicnic.com🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/akokitamura📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/akokitamuraMORE Host Ako Suzuki
Producer/Network Ako
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 3.1KTwitter 31.8K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Nihongo Toranomaki -Learn Japanese from Real conversation!!

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Are you eager to learn how native Japanese speakers converse? Tired of listening to slow-paced Japanese sentences in class? Our podcast is the answer to your requests. Join Makiko, a Japanese teacher, and her son Tora as they engage in lively, real-life conversations at a native speed. It might be challenging, but we're here to help you learn and speak natural, conversational Japanese. Join this mother-and-son duo and become a fan of our fun talks! よろしくね！The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/Join our Patreon!! https://patreon.com/nihongo_toranomakiMORE Producer/Network Makiko
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. The Tofugu Podcast: Japan and Japanese Language

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For people who want to visit Japan, live in Japan, and learn Japanese. Please excuse the tangents.
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Producer/Network Tofugu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 720Twitter 46.8K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

16. Let's learn Japanese from small talk!

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Hi guys 🙂 This is the podcast program for Japanese learners. We want to give you Japanese real conversations! Please have fun learning Japanese :)Twitter: @smalltalkinJPEmail: ****@yahoo.co.jpVocabulary List: https://smalltalkinjapanese.hatenablog.com/We would appreciate informing us of any questions, comments or requests you may have. We are really looking forward to hearing from you ?✨MORE Producer/Network small talk in Japanese
Email ****@yahoo.co.jp
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 750Twitter 5K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. The Miku Real Japanese Podcast | Japanese conversation | Japanese culture

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Do you want to practice listening to Japanese the way we really speak it? Are you finding it difficult to communicate in Japanese even though you study hard? This podcast is to help you to have natural conversations in Japanese and share Japanese culture with the world!! If you want to learn to speak natural sounding Japanese fast, please consider getting my course: https://www.mikurealjapanese.com/MORE Host Miku
Producer/Network Miku
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 5.2KInstagram 87.2K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

18. Learn Japanese w/ Manga Sensei

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Learn Japanese language goodness every day, 365 days a year with Manga Sensei. Manga Sensei breaks down complicated Japanese grammar and simplifies it so that anyone can understand it in 5 min or less every Monday through Friday. Join us and learn the world's best language. On the weekend we also get to interview master Japanese speakers, teachers, language hackers, Japanese businessmen, and translators to give you the tips and tricks that everyone, from the first day Japanese learner to the advanced speaker can all learn from...MORE Producer/Network LaunchPod Media
Email ****@manga-sensei.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 271Facebook 727Twitter 256Instagram 2.7K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. TheJapanesePage.com - Beginning Japanese Phrases

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For beginner to upper beginner learners of Japanese. Each episode presents a useful vocabulary word and an example sentence. Use shadowing, repetition, and sentence break-downs to fully understand the Japanese. Show notes can be found at https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/MORE Producer/Network TheJapanesePage.com
Email ****@thejapanshop.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 24.5KTwitter 6KInstagram 27K Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

20. Japanese Grammar Tips

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This radio is designed for beginners of Japanese learning and focusing on teaching Japanese grammar in English.You can get some tips about grammar with this radio and apply it to your daily study.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuyaman1986Online Japanese Lesson:https://butters1986.com/online-talk/MORE Producer/Network Yuya Sato
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 18Twitter 598Instagram 54 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

21. Learning Japanese with Taka

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Hi, I'm Taka / Youtube Japanese Teacher Learning Japanese with Taka is a channel about 'REAL' Japanese language and conversation and so on. I would share knowledge about How to speak Japanese fluently. \\YouTube Link//https://www.youtube.com/c/LearningJapanesewithTaka\\Youtube Lesson Schedule//・Mon. 21;00 (London), 16;00 (NY), 22;00 (Paris)・Wed. 21;00 (London), 16;00 (NY), 22;00 (Paris)・Sat. 21;00 (London), 16;00 (NY), 22;00 (Paris)\\Live-Streaming YouTube Lesson//・Fri. 23;00 (London), 18;00 (NY), 00;00-Sat. (Paris)MORE Producer/Network Taka
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Instagram 89.4K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

22. Learning Japanese with Keiko

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Hi! I am Keiko.This Podcast is for you who is in Learning Japanese .I am just speaking about my daily occurrences all the time.Listening my Podcast,you can raise your Lisning skills.I hope you will love my Podcast!Instagram↓ https://www.instagram.com/learning_japanese_with_keikoMORE Producer/Network Keiko
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

23. SAKURA TIPS｜Listen to Japanese

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This is Japanese podcast for Japanese learners. I speak Japanese clearly and.It's good for just listening to Japanese.There are scripts in Japanese on my website.■Transcripts: https://sakuratips.com/category/pod-cast/■Twitter: https://twitter.com/sakura_tips_m■Donation : https://sakuratips.com/2021/05/01/donation/MORE Host Mari
Producer/Network Mari
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 84Twitter 5KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

24. Nihongo con Teppei

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Japanese intermediate,Nihongo con Teppei,Learn Japanese with me,is a podcast for learners of Japanese language. Listen,learn and have fun while picking up natural Japanese as it really is spoken.Let's study Japanese with me! http://teppeisensei.comMORE Producer/Network Teppei (Japanese intermediate,Nihongo con Teppei,Learn Japanese with me)
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 329Facebook 1.4KTwitter 309 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

25. Japanese for Travel and Beginners Archives - Real Life Language

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Byte-sized language files of Japanese for everyday life. Create your own playlists of real, relevant language for a completely personalized language learning experience. These files only have the words and phrases- nothing else. Listen to these words and phrases and start speaking Japanese right away.MORE Producer/Network Japanese for Travel and Beginners Archives - Real Life Language
Email ****@reallifelanguage.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 45.5KTwitter 1.3K Get Email Contact

26. News in Slow Japanese / The Podcast

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Learn Japanese through interesting and entertaining news stories. News in Slow Japanese is produced with lower intermediate to advanced students of Japanese in mind. If you are studying for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N1, N2, or N3 this podcast should be very helpful. We bring you interesting and current topics several times a week. Our host is a native Japanese speaker and she reads the articles at a slow pace so you can pick up every word...MORE Host Sakura
Producer/Network Sakura: Study Japanese Listening with our Announcer from Japan
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 242Twitter 288 Avg Length 2 min Format Bite size Since May 2013 Get Email Contact

27. FUN Japanese Listening

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こんにちは！Are you looking for a fun way to learn authentic Japanese and improve your Japanese skills? Then come and join Asuka sensei's Fun Japanese Listening podcast!You can enjoy listening activities, everyday Japanese vocabulary, fundamental Japanese grammar, unique Japanese culture, and more! This podcast is for both Japanese language learners and teachers. Subscribe to this podcast and level up your Japanese!https://lit.link/asukasenseiMORE Host Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya
Producer/Network Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya
Email ****@funjapaneselearning.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 82Facebook 4.7KTwitter 334 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Nov 2014 Video Podcast YouTube
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28. Learning culture in Japanese

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Listening contents for Japanese language learners in easy Japanese. Let's learn culture with Japanese!【Free transcript】 ★Access application is required.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRoc4xl7kuICggvzlXETDtm5u_IUzOxSGnkj8ZAAlwIakwO3HMoogHaFWVjEIgHx1V9aYPk_2OFRLLX/pubhtml-------------------------------------------AKIRI: Japanese conversation coachCoaching foreign businesspeople to improve their Japanese communication skills.Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/bloomish_japanese -------------------------------------------MORE Producer/Network Bloomish ; Japanese
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Apple Reviews 2Instagram 69K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

29. Japanese LingQ Podcast

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Learn Japanese from interesting and authentic content. Join in now and have a listen to the podcast!
Email ****@lingq.com
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Facebook 40.3KTwitter 8.5KInstagram 7.4K Since Dec 2007 Get Email Contact

30. Learn Japanese with Japanese Made Easy

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Learn Japanese particles and casual Japanese speech, using modern language learning techniques such as pattern recognition, and contextual learning. Learning to speak Japanese can be easy. It just comes down to the methods you use.MORE Producer/Network Japanese Made Easy Podcast
Email ****@japanesemadeeasy.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 84Facebook 2.7K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. JLPT Stories

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Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) stories is a Japanese Podcast for JLPT preparation & skill-building. It lets you just learn Japanese as you listen and consists of interesting content for all levels, from N5 to N1, for your learning pleasure. Level up your listening, vocabulary, and grammar with a steady stream of Japanese.MORE Estimated listeners
Twitter 57 Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact