FUN Japanese Listening

Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya
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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/asukasensei

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 108: How Learning Japanese Literally Rewires Your Brain

    What happens inside your brain when you learn Japanese — and why is it different from learning French, Spanish, or German? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind why Japanese gives your brain a workout unlike any other language. Whether you're 35 or 75, this episode will change how you think about the "difficulty" of Japanese. Too busy or too 'old' to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult.https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd You can watch the video version of this episode here⁠ 📕Books Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip!Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning Kanji?⁠⁠⁠⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ For Hiragana and Katakana learning⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana⁠⁠ 🎓Who is Asuka sensei? Asuka sensei, Dr Asuka Tsuchiya, is an award-winning psychologist, a qualified Japanese educator, an Amazon UK, US, and Japan #1 best-selling author, and a mother with two adorable kids.  She studied linguistics and education at the University of Tokyo, earning a Master's degree, and later obtained a PhD in psychology from Nara Women's University. While in Japan, she worked as a psychotherapist, supporting individuals in their personal growth and well-being. After she moved to the UK, she dedicated herself to Japanese education by pursuing Japan’s official qualification for professional Japanese teachers and taught Japanese to adult learners in the Lifelong Learning Department at the University of Southampton for nearly 10 years. Now she runs the online Japanese school specifically for busy adults who want to feel the depth and richness of Japanese culture through language learning.

    24 min

  2. FEB 23

    Episode 107: The "Ghost" Subject - Why Japan's Most Famous Sentence Cannot Be Translated

    "The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country." This is the English translation of the opening line from Yasunari Kawabata’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, Snow Country (雪国, Yukiguni). It is widely considered a masterpiece of translation and is highly praised worldwide. But there is a shocking secret hidden in this famous English sentence: It is completely different from the original Japanese.  In fact, in the original text, there is no "train" at all. Why did a master translator have to add a train that wasn't there?  In this episode, we explore the mystery of the "Ghost Subject."  You'll discover why dropping the subject isn't just a lazy grammar rule—it's a profound shift in how you experience reality. If you've ever felt like your Japanese sounds "too English," the secret lies in where you place the camera. Let's find out why. Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd You can watch the video version of this episode ⁠⁠here Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning Kanji? ⁠⁠⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ For Hiragana and Katakana learning ⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana⁠⁠ 🎓Who is Asuka sensei?Asuka sensei, Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya, is an award-winning psychologist, qualified Japanese educator, Amazon UK, US, Japan #1 best-selling author, and mother with two adorable kids.She provides high-quality Japanese instruction grounded in her profound knowledge of the language, education, and psychology. She taught various Japanese lessons, including "Learn Japanese with Asuka" at the University of Southampton in the UK.Now she runs the online Japanese school specifically for adult learners who want to feel the depth and richness of Japanese culture through language learning.

    10 min

  3. FEB 17

    Episode 106: "Komorebi": Seeing Nature Through Japanese Eye

    In English, you might call it "dappled light" or simply "sunlight." You describe the physics.But in Japan, we give this specific phenomenon a name: Komorebi (木漏れ日). It literally translates to "Sunlight leaking through trees." But why do we have a specific noun for this?In this video, I take you on a linguistic walk through the forest. We explore not just the meaning of the word, but the Japanese philosophy hidden inside the Kanji characters. You will discover why Japanese aesthetics often finds more beauty in "leaking light" and shadows than in direct illumination—and how learning this one word can upgrade the resolution of your world. Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd You can watch the video version of this episode ⁠here⁠ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠⁠ Are you interested in learning Kanji? ⁠⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ For Hiragana and Katakana learning ⁠⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana⁠

    10 min

  4. FEB 13

    Episode 105: Stop Asking "Why": The Counter-Intuitive Secret of Japanese Culture

    Do you ever feel "stuck" in your Japanese learning, even though you study hard? You are not alone. Especially for adult learners from Western backgrounds, there is a hidden barrier that textbooks don't talk about. In this episode, I explain why your logical intelligence might be blocking your progress, and how to switch from "Western Understanding" to "Japanese Resonance." If you want to move beyond superficial understandings and truly connect with the Japanese spirit, this episode is for you. Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. ⁠https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd⁠ You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers ⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠ Are you interested in learning Kanji? ⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠ ⁠ For Hiragana and Katakana learning ⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠ ⁠Complete Japanese Katakana

    8 min
  5. Episode 104: How to say "temeperature" in Japanese?

    02/03/2023

    Episode 104: How to say "temeperature" in Japanese?

    さむいですね！ It's cold! Do you know how to say "temperature" in Japanese? I will explain to you temperature-related words and phrases in Japanese! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. ⁠https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd⁠ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

    3 min
  6. Episode 103: How to use the basic verb "でます demasu (go out)"

    01/20/2023

    Episode 103: How to use the basic verb "でます demasu (go out)"

    Sometimes, basic verbs are difficult as they have several meanings.  In this episode, I'll explain how to use "でます demasu (go out)." 😊 You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

    3 min
  7. Episode 102: How to use "そう soo" in Japanese

    01/19/2023

    Episode 102: How to use "そう soo" in Japanese

    You may have heard this word already, but do you know how to use it?  "そう soo" is a bit mysterious word.  It is used in our daily life, and it can include many meanings.  In this episode, I'll explain to you how to use "そう soo" in various situations.  Listen to it and use it! 😊 You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

    7 min
  8. Episode 101: The difference between past tense and た form + ことが　あります in Japanese

    01/17/2023

    Episode 101: The difference between past tense and た form + ことが　あります in Japanese

    Do you know the difference between past tense and "た form + ことが　あります"?  Both sentence structures refer to the past event.  But the meaning is not the same.   In this episode, I show you the difference between them.  Listen to it, and you can use them confidently! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

    5 min
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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/asukasensei

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  • Creator
    Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya
  • Show Website
    FUN Japanese Listening

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