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🌸 About this episode Welcome to Meg Talk #02! In this episode, I talk about what I eat on busy days. Recently, I’ve been very busy with work, so I often make simple meals at home. I talk about one of my favorite easy meals using pork, Chinese cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and ponzu sauce. I also talk about what I eat when I don’t have much time to cook, such as convenience store food, rice with natto, and soup. | 📚 Level Upper Beginner / JLPT N4 I use simple, natural Japanese and try to keep the grammar and vocabulary around the N4 level. You don’t need to understand every word. Just listen for the words you know and try to understand the general meaning. |📄 Study Materials The study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi. It includes:・Vocabulary List・Full Script・Script with Reading Support・Comprehension Check・Grammar & Useful Expressions 🎁 For a limited time, the study PDF is available for FREE! 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/13242ef581 | ☕ Support My Content If you enjoy my Japanese content, you can support me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating Japanese learning materials. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile | 🏯 About Meg I’m Meg, a Japanese teacher and certified Administrative Scrivener in Japan. In Meg Talk, I talk casually about my work, daily life in Japan, food, and things I’ve been thinking about — all in simple Japanese. | #JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #EasyJapanese #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #JapanesePodcast #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseListeningPractice #MegTalk #MegSmile

🌸 About this episode Welcome to Meg Talk, my new casual Japanese podcast series! In this first episode, I talk about what has been happening in my life recently: ・My work as an administrative scrivener helping with visa applications in Japan ・Why I have been so busy this past year ・My summer vacation ・Why I decided to start making Japanese videos and podcast episodes again Unlike my previous podcast episodes, which were mainly audio versions of my YouTube videos, Meg Talk is a more casual series where I talk about my work, daily life in Japan, things I’ve been thinking about, and more. I speak in simple, natural Japanese so you can enjoy listening without trying to understand every single word. ｜ 📚 Level Upper Beginner / JLPT N4 The Japanese is mainly around N4 level.You may hear some more difficult vocabulary, especially words related to my work, but I try to explain things in a simple and natural way. ｜🎧 How to Listen You don’t need to understand everything!Try listening while cooking, walking, relaxing, or riding the train.Listen for words and expressions you already know, and see if you can understand the general meaning. ｜ 📄 Study Materials A study PDF for this episode is available on Ko-fi. It includes: ・Vocabulary List ・Full Script ・Script with Reading Support ・Comprehension Check ・Grammar & Useful Expressions 👉https://ko-fi.com/s/2f90cd41f5 ｜ ☕ Support My Content If you enjoy my Japanese content, you can support me on Ko-fi.Your support helps me continue creating Japanese learning materials. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ｜ 🏯 About Meg I’m Meg, a Japanese teacher and certified Administrative Scrivener in Japan.I teach Japanese and also help foreign residents and people who want to come to Japan with visa and immigration procedures. In Meg Talk, I’ll share stories about my work, daily life, Japan, and whatever has been on my mind — in simple Japanese. ｜ #JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #EasyJapanese #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapanesePodcast #JapaneseListeningPractice #MegTalk #MegSmile

🌸 About this video Welcome to my Japanese listening series for upper beginners! In this episode, you’ll learn about Tsuda Umeko (津田梅子), the woman who founded Japan’s first university for women and quietly changed the future of women’s education in Japan. The story is told in simple Japanese (Upper Beginner / JLPT N4 level) with clear and slow narration. You can practice listening while learning about education, effort, and quiet courage. | This video is perfect for: ・Upper beginner learners (around JLPT N4) ・Learners who enjoy story-based Japanese ・People interested in Japanese history and education ・Anyone who wants to build listening skills with meaningful content | 📚 Level Upper Beginner (JLPT N4) Clear and natural narration using N4-level grammar. Some vocabulary is more advanced, but the story is told slowly and clearly for learners. | 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (オープニング) 00:03 Introduction (イントロダクション) 00:31 Childhood（子どものころ） 01:38 Life in America（アメリカでの生活） 02:32 Difficulties After Returning to Japan（日本に帰ってからの苦労） 03:31 Going to America Again（もう一度、アメリカへ） 04:28 Activities in Japan（日本での活動） 05:09 A School for Women（女性のための学校） 07:19 Question Time (しつもんの時間) 07:40 True / False Quiz Part 1 (〇×クイズ①～⑥) 09:56 True / False Quiz Part 2 (〇×クイズ⑦～⑫) 12:35 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明) 12:44 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう) 19:31 Ending (エンディング) | 💡 Learning Tips ✔️ First, watch with subtitles and focus on the story. ✔️ Then, listen again without subtitles. ✔️ Pause after each question and answer out loud (〇 or ×). ✔️ Try shadowing short sentences. ✔️ Think about this question: 　How can education quietly change the future? | 📄 Study Materials The full script (with/without furigana) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/3fdd12e608 | ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile | 🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners. Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ | Note: Some images and scenes in this episode are AI-generated or digitally illustrated for learning purposes. Illustrations based on public domain photos are used where appropriate. They are designed to support understanding and are not historical photographs. | 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) BGMer: http://bgmer.net | #JapaneseListening #LearnJapanese #EasyJapanese #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #StorytellingJapanese #MegSmile #TsudaUmeko #JapaneseHistory #WomenInEducation #ListeningPractice

🌸 About this video Welcome to my Japanese listening series for beginners! This episode is an original JLPT N5-level story about a fictional character, Alex, an international student living in Japan. Alex is studying Japanese at a language school, and in this video, he introduces his family living in his home country. The story is told in clear, slow-paced Japanese, making it ideal for early-stage learners. ✨ Language focus in this video ・No verb conjugation practice ・No te-form ・Almost entirely in polite “-masu” form ・Simple sentence structures and everyday vocabulary ｜ Because of this, the video is especially recommended for: ・Early JLPT N5 learners ・Students before studying te-form ・Learners who want to build listening confidence with gentle, natural narration ｜ Through Alex’s story, you can enjoy learning Japanese while listening to warm, everyday expressions about family, daily life, and personal feelings. Take your time, relax, and enjoy listening 🌿 Feel free to listen again without subtitles for extra practice! ｜ 📚 Level Beginner (Early JLPT N5) This story is told slowly and clearly, using mainly –masu form. The te-form is not used, so it’s ideal for learners who are studying basic verb forms and want to listen to natural Japanese without advanced grammar. ｜ 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (オープニング) 00:32 Story Start ▷ Alex’s Family（ストーリー：アレックスさんの家族） 00:54 Alex’s Father (アレックスさんのお父さん) 02:26 Alex’s Mother (アレックスさんのお母さん) 03:14 Alex’s Sister (アレックスさんの妹) 04:18 Alex (アレックスさん) 05:12 Question Time (しつもんの時間) 05:19 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑦) 07:40 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑧～⑭) 10:13 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明) 10:21 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう) 15:02 Ending (エンディング) ｜ 💡 Learning Tips ✔️ Listen several times — your ears will get used to natural Japanese. ✔️ Try shadowing short phrases aloud. ✔️ Answer the questions out loud to check comprehension. ✔️ Listen again without subtitles to build confidence. ✔️ Practice introducing your own family in Japanese! ｜ 📄 Study Materials The full script (with/without furigana, Romaji)and the vocabulary list are available as a study PDF on Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/32be8f43ea ｜ ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ｜ 🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners. Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ ｜ 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ BGMer: http://bgmer.net ｜ #JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN5 #N5Japanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseStory #JapaneseFamily #ListeningPractice #JapaneseStudy #StoryBasedLearning #MegSmile

🌸 About this video Welcome to the New Edition of my Japanese listening series! This video is a refreshed and expanded version of my earlier video Episode #2 “毎朝（まいあさ）していること | Morning Routine” (JLPT N4 Level). In this New Edition, I talk about my daily morning routine using clear and natural Japanese at the JLPT N4 level. | This video is perfect for: ・JLPT N4 learners ・Learners who want to improve listening comprehension with natural but simple Japanese ・Students who enjoy daily-life topics and clear narration ・Anyone studying Japanese for work or life in Japan | Through this video, you’ll learn: ・Common Japanese expressions for daily routines ・Vocabulary related to morning activities, work, and schedules ・How Japanese is used naturally in everyday life | 🎧 Try listening first without subtitles, then listen again while reading the script to deepen your understanding. | 📚 Level Upper Beginner (JLPT N4) Clear and natural narration using N4-level grammar. | 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (オープニング) 00:15 Story Start ▷ Morning routine（ストーリー：朝の習慣） 00:54 Dog’s breakfast（犬の朝ごはん） 02:01 Morning walk（散歩へ） 02:58 After the walk（散歩のあと） 04:41 Morning at home（家にいる日の朝） 05:06 Breakfast（朝ごはん） 05:32 Getting ready to go out（出かける準備） 06:03 Question Time (しつもんの時間) 06:11 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤) 07:56 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑩) 09:58 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明) 10:04 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう) 15:53 Ending (エンディング) | 💡 Learning Tips ✔️ First, watch with subtitles and focus on the overall flow of the morning routine. ✔️ Then, listen again without subtitles to practice natural listening comprehension. ✔️ Pause the video and repeat key sentences out loud, especially daily routine expressions. ✔️ Try shadowing short, natural sentences used in everyday life (time, actions, habits). ✔️ Compare Meg’s morning routine with yours and think: What is similar? What is different? | 📄 Study Materials The full script (with/without furigana) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/7e0413ef3b | ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile | 🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners. Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ | 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ BGMer: http://bgmer.net | #JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #DailyJapanese #MorningRoutineJapanese #EverydayJapanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseListeningPractice #JapaneseLife #MegSmile

🌸 About this video Welcome to my Japanese listening series for beginners! This episode is an original N5-level story about Hanako and her new apartment room. This video is the third installment of the Hanako Series: １） Hanako’s Daily Life（#5） ２） Hanako's holiday（#13） ３） Hanako’s summer vacation（#19・#22） ４） Hanako’s New Room（#59） ５） Hanako’s Room – Inside the Apartment（this video） If you enjoy simple Japanese stories with clear narration, this video is perfect for you. Through this story, you will learn everyday Japanese used to describe rooms, furniture, favorite items, and daily routines — all in JLPT N5 grammar and vocabulary. | 📚 Level Beginner (Early JLPT N5) This story is told slowly and clearly, using mainly –masu form. The te-form is not used, so it’s ideal for learners who are studying basic verb forms and want to listen to natural Japanese without advanced grammar. | 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (オープニング) 00:12 Story Start ▷ Hanako’s Room（ストーリー：はなこさんのへや） 00:47 Room Overview (部屋のようす) 01:53 The Bed and Special Items (ベッドと大切なもの) 02:58 The Desk (つくえ) 04:13 The Bookshelf (本棚) 05:08 Relaxing Time (ゆっくりする時間) 05:39 Question Time (しつもんの時間) 05:46 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤) 07:31 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑩) 09:32 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明) 09:41 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう) 15:09 Ending (エンディング) | 💡 Learning Tips ✔️ Listen several times — your ears will get used to natural Japanese. ✔️ Try shadowing short phrases aloud. ✔️ Answer the questions out loud to check comprehension. ✔️ Listen again without subtitles to build confidence. ✔️ Practice describing your own room in Japanese! | 📄 Study Materials The full script (with/without furigana, Romaji)and the vocabulary list are available as a study PDF on Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/06f492da46 | ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile | 🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners. Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ | 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ irasutoya：https://www.irasutoya.com/ BGMer: http://bgmer.net | #JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #N5Japanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseStory #HanakoSeries #MegSmile #ListeningPractice #JapaneseStudy #StorytellingJapanese

🌸 About this video Welcome to my Japanese listening series for upper beginners! In this episode, you’ll learn about Chiune Sugihara (杉原千畝) – the Japanese diplomat often called “Japan’s Schindler” – who helped thousands of Jewish refugees escape during World War II by issuing life-saving transit visas. The story is told in simple Japanese (Upper Beginner / JLPT N4 level) with clear narration, so you can practice listening while learning about an important part of history. This video is perfect for: ・Upper beginner learners (around JLPT N4) ・Learners who enjoy story-based Japanese ・People interested in Japanese history and real heroes ・Anyone who wants to build listening skills with meaningful content | 📚 Level Upper Beginner (JLPT N4) Clear and natural narration using N4-level grammar. Some vocabulary is more advanced, but the story is told slowly and clearly for learners. | 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (オープニング) 00:03 Introduction (イントロダクション) 00:51 Childhood in Gifu（子どものころ） 01:41 Languages and Diplomatic Career（外国語と外交官の道） 02:48 Lithuania and Refugees（リトアニアと難民） 07:39 Life-Saving Visas and Difficult Choices（命のビザと杉原さんの決断） 10:13 Life after the War（戦後のつらい生活） 11:22 “Thank You” – Meeting the Survivors（ありがとうと言われた日） 13:03 Question Time (しつもんの時間) 13:09 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑧) 16:14 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑨～⑯) 19:11 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明) 19:18 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう) 31:40 Ending (エンディング) | 💡 Learning Tips ✔️ First, watch with subtitles and focus on the story and emotions. ✔️ Then, listen again without subtitles to test your listening. ✔️ Pause after each question and answer out loud. ✔️ Try shadowing short sentences, especially the important lines from Sugihara’s words. ✔️ Think about the message of the story: What does “doing the right thing” mean to you? | 📄 Study Materials The full script (with/without furigana) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/6d65ee8ce9 | ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile | 🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners. Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ | Note: Some images and scenes in this episode are AI-generated or conceptual illustrations created for learning purposes. They are designed to help learners understand the story and are not historical photographs. | 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain) BGMer: http://bgmer.net | #JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #StorytellingJapanese #MegSmile #ChiuneSugihara #JapaneseSchindler #JapaneseHistory #ListeningPractice

Welcome to the New Edition of my Japanese listening series for beginners! This video is a refreshed and expanded version of my earlier Episode #37 “わたしの まち《My Town》” (N5 Level). In this New Edition, I introduce my town in Fukuoka using simple Japanese (JLPT N5 level). | This video is perfect for: ・Japanese beginners (JLPT N5–N4) ・Learners who enjoy simple stories with clear narration ・Anyone who wants to improve listening comprehension naturally | Through this story, you’ll learn everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions used to describe places, festivals, food, and daily life. | 📚 Level Beginner (JLPT N5) Clear, slow-paced narration with natural rhythm and simple grammar. | 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (オープニング) 00:34 Story: My Town Introduction（ストーリー：わたしのまち紹介） 04:25 Question Time (しつもんの時間) 04:32 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤) 06:19 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑪) 08:41 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明) 08:48 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう) 12:40 Ending (エンディング) | 💡 Learning Tips ✔️ Listen several times — your ears will gradually get used to natural Japanese. ✔️ Try shadowing short phrases aloud. ✔️ Answer the questions out loud to check your understanding. ✔️ Listen again without subtitles to build confidence. | 📄 Study Materials The full script (with/without furigana, Romaji) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/8bc8bb9dcd | ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile | 🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners. Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ | Note: Some photos and videos in this episode are AI-generated or conceptual images created for learning purposes. | 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ irasutoya：https://www.irasutoya.com/ BGMer: http://bgmer.net | #JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #N5Japanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #StorytellingJapanese #MegSmile #Japan #JapaneseLanguage #ListeningPractice #MyTown #Fukuoka #JapaneseStudy

🌸 About this teaser This is the official teaser video for Episode 4 of the Kojiki Japanese Story Series. In this episode, Izanagi travels to the Land of the Dead (黄泉の国 / Yomi) to see his beloved wife Izanami once more. But what he finds there is terrifying — darkness, demons, and a world he can never return from. ｜ If you enjoy Japanese stories, mythology, and simple Japanese listening, you’ll love the full episode. ｜ ▶️ Watch the Full Episode (Ep.4) Full video & 18-page study PDF are available here: 👉 https://meg-smile.com/podcast/kojiki-story-series-introduction/kojiki-story-series-premium-video-study-pdf/#ep4-kojiki ｜ 📚 Level Upper Beginner → Lower Intermediate (CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3) Perfect for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories. ｜ 🎞️ Watch the Kojiki Series ◀️ Previous Episode (Ep.3) “The Creation of Islands and Gods | イザナギとイザナミが生んだ島や神様” 👉 https://youtu.be/32IVsK5Tar8 ｜ ▶️ Next Episode (Ep.5) “The Gods Born from Izanagi’s Purification | イザナギが生んだ神様たち” 👉 Coming soon ｜ 🎬 Start from Episode 1 “What Is the Kojiki? | 古事記とは何か” 👉 https://youtu.be/Nye85i8k1j4 ｜ ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my work, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me create high-quality learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ｜ 🏯 About the Kojiki Series This series introduces Japan’s ancient myths — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods. Through these stories, you’ll learn natural Japanese while exploring Japan’s oldest mythology. ｜ 🌏 Moving to Japan? I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer). Learn more here: 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ ｜ 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA: https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/ irasutoya: https://www.irasutoya.com/ Shimane Prefecture Tourism Photo Gallery：https://www.kankou-shimane.com/gallery BGMer: http://bgmer.net ｜ #Kojiki, #LearnJapanese, #JapaneseMythology, #JapaneseListening, #EasyJapanese, #ComprehensibleJapanese,

✨ Kojiki Story #3 – The Islands and Gods Born from Izanagi and Izanami ✨ This is a short clip from the full Episode 3. Discover how heaven and earth began, and meet Izanagi and Izanami — the divine couple who created Japan. ｜ 🎥 Watch the full story on YouTube → ⁠youtube.com/@Meg_Smile_Japanese_Teacher⁠ ｜ ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your contribution helps me create more high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ｜ 🌏 Learn Japanese with Me Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you explore Japanese through stories and culture! 🌐 https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ ｜ 🏯 About the Kojiki SeriesThis series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today. ｜ 🌏 Thinking about moving to Japan? I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan.Learn more here: 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ ｜ 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ irasutoya: https://www.irasutoya.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net ｜ #LearnJapanese #Kojiki #JapaneseMythology #Shorts #SimpleJapanese

✨ Kojiki Story #2 – The Birth of the Gods ✨ This is a short clip from the full Episode 2. Discover how heaven and earth began, and meet Izanagi and Izanami — the divine couple who created Japan. ｜ 🎥 Watch the full story on YouTube → youtube.com/@Meg_Smile_Japanese_Teacher ｜ ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your contribution helps me create more high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile 🌏 Learn Japanese with Me Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you explore Japanese through stories and culture! 🌐 https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ 🏯 About the Kojiki SeriesThis series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today. 🌏 Thinking about moving to Japan? I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan.Learn more here: 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net #LearnJapanese #Kojiki #JapaneseMythology #Shorts #SimpleJapanese

🌸 About this video Welcome to the first episode of my new series — Learn Japanese through the Kojiki!In this series, I retell stories from the Kojiki (古事記) — Japan’s oldest record of myths and history — in simple Japanese (around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3 level). You’ll enjoy Japan’s ancient mythology while naturally improving your Japanese listening and comprehension skills. In this first video, we’ll explore: 💫 What is the Kojiki? 📖 Why was it written? 🌏 What kind of stories does it contain? 📚 Level Upper Beginner → Lower Intermediate (around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3) Perfect for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories. 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Opening (神話の世界へ) 01:00 What Is the Kojiki? (古事記とは) 02:33 Structure of the Kojiki (三つのパート) 03:26 What Stories Are Included? (どんな物語がある？) 04:14 What You Can Learn from This Series (このシリーズで学べること) 04:52 Next Episode Preview (次回予告) 💡Learning Tips ✔️ Listen several times to get used to the rhythm of Japanese. ✔️ Try to shadow the narration aloud. ✔️ Pause and think when you hear the question section. 📘 Study MaterialsFull script (with/without furigana) + vocabulary list + cultural notes are available here 👇 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/a79ff5736e (PDF for Episodes 1 & 2 are available for free for a limited time ☕) ☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your contribution helps me create more high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile 🌏 Learn Japanese with Me Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you explore Japanese through stories and culture! 🌐 https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ 🏯 About the Kojiki Series This series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today. 🌏 Thinking about moving to Japan? I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan.Learn more here:👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/ 🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net #Kojiki #LearnJapanese #JapaneseMythology

This video contains a retelling of a classic Japanese tale in simple language. Today’s video features “The Mermaid and the Red Candle.” 💡 This story was inspired by “Akai Rōsoku to Ningyo” (The Red Candles and the Mermaid) by Mimei Ogawa (1882–1961) — a well-known modern Japanese short story. I rewrote it in easy Japanese (JLPT N4 level) so learners can enjoy and understand the story more smoothly. This episode is suitable for JLPT-N4 learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practice. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/69-the-mermaid-and-the-red-candle-n4 ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Images, Videos & Music CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net VSQ plus+：https://vsq.co.jp/plus/

This video contains a heartwarming story inspired by Japanese literature. Today’s video features “Sachiko and the Gift of Happiness.” 💡 This story was inspired by “Happiness” by Shimazaki Toson (1872–1943) — a classic short story from early modern Japan. I rewrote it in simple Japanese so that learners at the JLPT N5 level can enjoy it easily. This episode is suitable for JLPT-N5 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practice. Additionally, there is a quiz based on this episode. Be sure to try it after listening! ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/68-short-story-the-visitor-of-happiness-sachiko-n5/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Images, Videos & Music CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net

📢 Explore Japan with a Digital Nomad Visa! 🌏 Starting July, I’ve taken on a new and exciting role: helping foreigners navigate the process of obtaining visas in Japan. 🗾 In this video, I introduce the Digital Nomad Visa—a game-changer for remote workers who want to live and work in Japan. 💼 What’s inside the video? ・What is the Digital Nomad Visa? ・Who can apply for it? ・Required documents and important rules ・How my office, Trust Administrative Scrivener Office, can help you 🎯 Exclusive Full Support Package My office offers a special service, including: ・Complete assistance with visa applications ・Personalized Japanese lessons (online or in Kitakyushu!) ・Ongoing support via LINE and email This is not just about getting a visa—it’s about creating a rich and enjoyable experience in Japan. Whether you need guidance on the application process or want to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, I’m here to support you every step of the way! 🌟 Ready to start your new journey in Japan? Visit my website for more details or send me a message. Let’s make your dream of living in Japan a reality! https://www.trust-gyosei.com/japanese-digital-nomad-visa-about/ Don’t forget to comment below and let me know your thoughts. See you in Japan! 🇯🇵✨ This video was created as of November 2024. Please note that visa rules and regulations may change due to future legal revisions. For the most up-to-date information, feel free to contact our office. This episode is suitable for JLPT-N3 level learners. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/67-digital-nomad-visa-n3/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net