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Daisuke graciously gives his wife a day off, lets the kids destroy the house, and leaves a mess for her to clean up upon return.
Yuuma, Sato and crew take a trip to Tokyo Disney, a traditional dating destination for young Japanese people.
Here is the our supplementary lesson to the N3 level podcast. Feel free to comment if you have questions.
Yumiko goes to fancy Daikanyama on a hot date. Will it go off the rails?
Daisuke makes his daily commute into Tokyo with millions of others every morning.
Yuki is the voice of Yuuma, our N5 nervous high schooler.
Poor Yuuma tries to keep it together hanging with his crush.
Rika helps her senpai and begins to find a place for herself.
Here is the supplemental lesson for this episode. We are making all of the N3 level lessons available on our public feed. To hear the lesson for every other episode, you know what to to. On the Patreon board, we also answer any questions you have about each episode, or wherever you may be struggling … Our Section Manager – N3 Special Lesson Read More »
Rika wrestles with how to be of use to others, and get some frank advice.
Yuuma makes a friend at school, and has another interesting discovery.
Ayano describes the details of choosing and visiting a hair salon.
Yumiko dives into a new position at the real estate company.
The voice of Yumiko, presented to you as a mid-week treat.
Yuuma's packed schedule includes evening cram school, where many Japanese kids spend extra time studying. On his first day, he runs into someone familiar.
Rika spends two weeks in a small village and is changed forever.
Starting this season, Patreon patrons giving at least a dollar per month get a supplementary lesson along with episode. Here is a full free episode of what the Patreon feed will include. Enjoy!
In our Season 2 kickoff, Ayano goes back to the nail salon. How will things go this time? Also, watch for a sample of our new Patreon feed, with a supplemental lesson.
Thanks for you patience, all. We are excited to start our new season with Ayano and an N3 podcast which brings her back to the nail salon where she had a pretty crappy manicure last time. I wonder how it will go? I also wanted to introduce you to the voice of Ayano. It’s been … Season Two Kickoff & Ayano Read More »
While we get everything rolling, I wanted to give listeners something a bit different. Here is a brief hello and words of wisdom from Ririko. Editing her recordings makes me really happy, and this season she even helped write some of the podcast stories. There are no transcripts, just a fun interlude. Enjoy! PS: If … Countdown to Season 2 – I Read More »
Heading for ze hills for a bit. Please give us your feedback on Season 1 here: https://jlptstories.com/season-one-is-a-wrap/
In this N1 pod, Rika recounts her volunteer expedition.
In this N1 pod, Rika is all study and no play. But she uses this to her advantage with her classmates.
In this JLPT N5-level pod, Yuuma describes his busy high school life.
In this JLPT N1-level pod, university student Rika attends seminar style classes at college and searches for a partner who challenges her to excel.
In this JLPT N4 level story, Daisuke adapts to traveling with his young family.
Daisuke spends his weekends being a good father, husband, and driver.
Yumiko discusses her preferred method of travel - alone. A JLPT N2 level podcast.
In this JLPT N4 podcast, Daisuke discusses his chatty daughter, and his future football star son.
Ayano updates her friend Mio on courtship in modern Tokyo. Specifically about go-kons, group dates which usually take place at an izakaya.
In this N2 grammar-level podcast, Yumiko has no problem being divorced in her 30's. Japanese society and mom, however, do not concur.
Daisuke is a hard-working salaryman at a travel agency in Shibuya.
Yumiko has no patience for the crowds and general silliness of Christmas in Japan.
Ayano treats herself to a monthly Omotesando-style pampering.
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