Noa JP Radio

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Want to feel like you’re listening to a Japanese friend? This is it — real Japanese, everyday stories & culture Listen. Feel. Learn.🇯🇵🎧 noajpradio.substack.com

JAN 9

Ep.10 | The Power of One Simple Japanese Phrase

🎙️ Ep.10 | The Power of One Simple Japanese Phrase ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about my New Year trip to Kyoto and a small but touching moment I experienced there. I share how just one simple Japanese phrase spoken by travelers changed the atmosphere around them. ✍️ Episode Details II talk about my two days in Kyoto, the many international travelers I saw, and how hearing them say “Arigatō gozaimasu” in Japanese created smiles and warmth between people. I reflect on why the feeling of wanting to communicate matters more than language ability. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 新年 — しんねん — shinnen — New Year 滞在する — たいざいする — taizai suru — to stay (for a period of time) 観光客 — かんこうきゃく — kankōkyaku — tourist 雰囲気 — ふんいき — fun’iki — atmosphere / vibe 印象に残る — いんしょうにのこる — inshō ni nokoru — to leave an impression → Full script (Japanese + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep10-the-power-of-one-simple-japanese ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

4 min
12/31/2025

Ep.9 | Year-End and New Year in Japan

🎙️ Year-End and New Year in Japan ✨ Short Description IIn this episode, I talk about how people spend the year-end and New Year period in Japan. I explain why this time is so important, how daily life changes, and what traditions Japanese people value at the end and beginning of the year. ✍️ Episode Details I explain how Japan slows down during the year-end and New Year holidays, traditions like cleaning the house, eating New Year’s Eve soba, visiting shrines, and spending quiet time with family to reset for the new year. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 年末年始 — ねんまつねんし — nenmatsu nenshi — year-end and New Year period 大掃除 — おおそうじ — ōsōji — big year-end cleaning 大晦日 — おおみそか — ōmisoka — New Year’s Eve 初詣 — はつもうで — hatsumōde — first shrine visit of the year おせち料理 — おせちりょうり — osechi ryōri — traditional New Year food → Full script (Japanese + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep9-year-end-and-new-year-in-japan-a0e ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

4 min
12/23/2025

Ep.8 | Christmas in Japan: How We Really Spend It

🎙️ Christmas in Japan: How We Really Spend It ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about how Christmas is celebrated in Japan and how it differs from Christmas in many other countries. I explain who people spend Christmas with in Japan and why certain customs became popular. ✍️ Episode Details I explain the differences between Christmas in Japan and overseas, why Christmas is often seen as a romantic event in Japan, and how traditions like eating KFC became part of Japanese Christmas culture. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 祝う — いわう — iwau — to celebrate 違い — ちがい — chigai — difference 過ごす — すごす — sugosu — to spend (time) 恋人 — こいびと — koibito — partner / boyfriend / girlfriend 広まる — ひろまる — hiromaru — to spread / to become popular → Full script (Japanese + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep8-christmas-in-japan-how-we-really ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

5 min
12/17/2025

Ep.7 | What’s Trending on Japanese SNS in 2025

🎙️ What’s Trending on Japanese SNS in 2025 ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about Japanese internet subculture and trends that became popular on social media in 2025. I introduce three online trends and explain why Japanese people find them funny or interesting. ✍️ Episode Details I explain three popular Japanese SNS trends: the idea of “kaiwai,” funny comment sections with ogiri-style jokes, and posts that turn cooking failures into humor. This episode is spoken in friendly, natural Japanese to help you understand real online language. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 界隈 — かいわい — kaiwai — a loose group with shared interests 投稿 — とうこう — tōkō — post コメント欄 — コメントらん — komento ran — comment section 大喜利 — おおぎり — ōgiri — joke-based wordplay / improv humor ネタ — ねた — neta — joke material / content → Full script (Japanese + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep7-whats-trending-on-japanese-sns ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

7 min
12/12/2025

Ep.6 | How Japanese Education Shapes the Way People Think

🎙️ The Story Behind Osaka’s Culture ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about key ideas in Japanese educational psychology — why harmony is valued, why many people fear making mistakes, and how these beliefs shape Japanese behavior today. ✍️ Episode Details I explain how Japanese education emphasizes group harmony, why “not making mistakes” becomes a strong value, and how these beliefs influence communication styles such as the "sassuru" culture. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 調和 — ちょうわ — chōwa — harmony 教育 — きょういく — kyōiku — education 察する — さっする — sassuru — to sense / read others' feelings without words 価値観 — かちかん — kachikan — value system 失敗 — しっぱい — shippai — mistake / failure → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep6-how-japanese-education-shapes ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

5 min
12/08/2025

Ep.5 | The Story Behind Osaka’s Culture

🎙️ The Story Behind Osaka’s Culture ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about how Osaka’s unique character was shaped through history — from “the City of Water,” to “the Nation’s Kitchen,” and finally to its famous comedy culture. ✍️ Episode Details I explain why Osaka became a major center of trade, how waterways supported its growth, and how merchant culture helped create today’s comedy culture. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 商売 — しょうばい — shōbai — commerce / business 特徴 — とくちょう — tokuchō — characteristic / trait 運河 — うんが — unga — canal 発展 — はってん — hatten — development 雰囲気 — ふんいき —fun iki — atmosphere → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep6-how-japanese-education-shapes ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

4 min
12/04/2025

Ep.4 | 4 Essential Tips for Traveling in Japan

🎙️ 4 Essential Tips for Traveling in Japan ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about four important things travelers should know before visiting Japan. These are everyday cultural points that often surprise visitors — from convenience stores to public transportation and Japan’s clean streets. ✍️ Episode Details I explain why convenience stores are useful but slightly expensive, why trains in Japan are so quiet, why cash is still needed in many places, and how Japanese cities stay clean without many trash bins. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 便利 — べんり — benri — convenient 静か — しずか — shizuka — quiet 現金 — げんきん — genkin — cash 節約 — せつやく — setsuyaku — saving money ゴミ箱 — ごみばこ — gomibako — trash bin → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep4-4-essential-tips-for-traveling-103 ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio I deliver real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

6 min
11/27/2025

Ep.3 | Overtourism in Japan

🎙️ Overtourism in Japan — What’s Really Happening ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about overtourism in Japan — a growing issue in many tourist areas. I explain what changes locals are experiencing, how cultural differences create misunderstandings, and why following rules in Japan matters. ✍️ Episode Details I discuss how overtourism affects daily life, how cultural differences cause friction, and why the issue isn’t “Japanese vs. non-Japanese” but a matter of shared rules and communication. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 変化 — へんか — henka — change 観光地 — かんこうち — kankōchi — tourist area 公共の場 — こうきょうのば — kōkyō no ba — public place マナー — まなー — manā — manners 注意する — ちゅういする — chūi suru — to pay attention / to warn → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep3-overtourism-in-japan ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio I deliver real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

6 min
11/22/2025

Ep.2 | Why Japanese People Can’t Speak English

🎙️ Why Japanese People Can’t Speak English — The Real Reasons ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about a question many learners ask me: “Why do Japanese people struggle to speak English?” I also speak a little Kansai dialect so you can hear how I usually talk in real life. ✍️ Episode Details I explain the main reasons Japanese people can’t speak English well: lack of speaking practice, fear of mistakes, and little daily-life need for English. I also share why some Japanese people act cautiously around foreigners. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 経験 — けいけん — keiken — experience 不安 — ふあん — fuan — anxiety / uneasiness 挑戦 — ちょうせん — chōsen — challenge 交流 — こうりゅう — kōryū — interaction 壁 — かべ — kabe — barrier → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/ep2-why-japanese-people-cant-speak ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio I deliver real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

6 min
11/16/2025

Ep.1 | Why I Started Noa JP Radio

🎙️ Why I Started Noa JP Radio ✨ Short Description In this episode, I talk about why I started this podcast and what I hope it brings to your Japanese-learning journey. I also share the three main reasons behind this project and how I want learners to experience real, everyday Japanese through it. ✍️ Episode Details I explain why I started this podcast: to share real Japanese, to help learners grow by using the language, and to talk about Japan from my own perspective. I also introduce upcoming themes like why Japanese people struggle with English and the issue of overtourism. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 発音 — はつおん — hatsuon — pronunciation 本題 — ほんだい — hondai — main topic 教科書 — きょうかしょ — kyōkasho — textbook 標準語 — ひょうじゅんご — hyōjungo — standard Japanese 関西弁 — かんさいべん — kansaiben — Kansai dialect → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/episode-1-why-i-started-noa-jp-radio ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio I deliver real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

5 min
11/11/2025

Let’s Begin: Noa JP Radio

🎙️ Welcome to Noa JP Radio — Introduction Episode ✨ Short Description In this introduction episode, I talk about what Noa JP Radio is about and what kind of Japanese you can learn here.I share how I speak, the topics I’ll cover, and how listener requests shape the podcast. ✍️ Episode Details I explain why I started Noa JP Radio and the kind of real Japanese I want to share.I also introduce the first planned topics, including why Japanese people struggle with English and the issue of overtourism. 📝 Vocabulary Guide 日本語 — にほんご — nihongo — Japanese language 勉強 — べんきょう — benkyou — study リアル — りある — riaru — real / authentic 内容 — ないよう — naiyou — content / topic → Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack. 🔗 Links ・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/lets-begin-noa-jp-radio ・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/ ・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105 ・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio 🎧 About Noa JP Radio Noa JP Radio delivers real Japanese through natural stories and culture.All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips. 📩 Contact Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com Threads: @noa_jp_radio Get full access to Noa JP Radio at noajpradio.substack.com/subscribe

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Want to feel like you’re listening to a Japanese friend? This is it — real Japanese, everyday stories & culture Listen. Feel. Learn.🇯🇵🎧 noajpradio.substack.com

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