The おぼん holiday is over, and now it’s time to read my penpal’s letter and write a reply! I love シール, so getting a letter is even more うれしい! but first, I have to actually write back! 😂🗒️ The Grammar of this episode:・V-たら うれしいです。　“I would be happy, if I could ___ .”✏️ Example:・ペンパルから手紙が もらえたら うれしいです。　I would be happy if I could receive letters from my penpals.

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Do you say “Makku” or “Makudo”?

It depends on where you’re from in Japan!

And I got something with Pikachuu in my Fukubukuro that I really wanted…

Can you guess what it is? 👀

🗒️ The Grammar of this episode:

・[カテゴリー]の中(なか)で 〇〇が いちばん 好(す)きです。　

　“Among [category], ___ is my favorite.”

✏️ Example:

・メニューの中で、てりやきバーガーが いちばん好きです。

　Among the menu items, Teriyaki Burger is my favorite.

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I’m back!

In this episode, I talk about my recent experience going to "Solo Karaoke" (ひとりカラオケ) in Japan.

From using a touchscreen controller like Denmoku to picking songs, discover why going to karaoke alone is so popular and fun here!

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Japanese winter feels quiet and special — even Valentine’s Day is a little different here (and yes, your husband might not like choco).
From nihon no fuyu (Japanese Winter) vibes to a trip to 白川郷 (Shirakawa-go) with its triangle-roof houses, you start to see why winter in Japan feels so unique.

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

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It’s been snowing a lot in my area, but I have three goals for 2026 — more YouTube, more language learning, and a healthier me.
What are your goals?

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

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Akemashite omedeto gozaimasu!

My Taiwan trip started with omiyage overload — pineapple cakes, tapioca milk tea cake, and even a secret “compact” item.
I usually buy snacks for other people, but this time I also grabbed coffee cookies just for me and some 乖乖 (Guai Guai *Mandarin) to keep my computer happy!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.

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I’m planning my first Taiwan trip for New Year, and shouronpou and tapioca milk tea are non-negotiable.

This is the last podcast of the year — see you again next year!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.

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I got some saikou (best) buys in 2025 — gadgets, small upgrades, and even unforgettable live music.

Now I’m studying Chinese and packing an action camera for my next trip!

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I always ask a question at the end of each episode.

Listen closely and try to think of your answer in Japanese!

You can find transcripts on my website: en-nihongo.com/podcast.

Check them out to see how much you understood!

If you’d like to support my work, visit buymeacoffee.com/en_nihongo 🍙

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