Real Life Japan 【Learn Japanese from Japan's hot topic】
Ernest Mok, Naoya Kinoshita
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Travel designer Ernest and Japanese teacher Naoya host a podcast about everyday life in Japan, presented through simple but natural Japanese conversation. They explore unique culture, cuisine, local dialects, and recent hot topics while introducing the deeper side of the country. The show is designed for Japanese learners who want to hear authentic, conversational Japanese—occasionally featuring Kansai dialect—instead of textbook expressions. Episodes are short enough to enjoy in spare time or during a commute.
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#216 北海道のソウルフード | Hokkaido special cuisine 11.09.2026 18min#216 北海道といえば、美味しいものを思い浮かべる人はかなり多いと思いますが、でも実際北海道に来た際には、美味しいご飯がたくさんある中で、何を食べたらいいのか。。今回は私たちホスト2人が暮らしている北海道のソウルフードをご紹介します!北海道に行く予定がある方は、ぜひ聞いてみてくださいね!When people think of Hokkaido, you may think of delicious food. But when you actually visit Hokkaido, with so many delicious options available, you might wonder what the best to eat…In this episode, our hosts who live here in Hokkaido, will introduce you to Hokkaido’s special cuisine! If you are planning a trip to Hokkaido, be sure to check it out!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#215 最近めっちゃ流行っているスタンプラリー!| Stamp collections are super popular in Japan! 04.09.2026 17min#215 皆さんは何かを集めてコレクションにすることがありますか?実は近年日本では、日本全国いろんな場所にスタンプラリーが開催されていて、日本人だけでなく海外の方からも大人気です!今回は、スタンプラリーのやり方や魅力について話します!Do you like to collect things? Actually, in recent years, stamp collections have been held all over Japan, and they are hugely popular not only with Japanese people but also with visitors from overseas! In this episode, we will talk about how to do the in "stamp rallies" and what makes them so fun!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#214 世界と日本に関するランキング | Rankings on the World and Japan 28.08.2026 17min#214 日本はランキングをつけることがかなり好きで、果たして様々な方面では、日本が世界中の中で何位に位置しているのでしょうか。今回は、面白いランキング色々紹介します!Japan is quite fond of compiling rankings, so where exactly does Japan rank globally in various categories? In this episode, we will introduce a variety of interesting rankings!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#213 日本語のスラング使ってみる?| Want to try using some Japanese slang? 21.08.2026 20min#213 日本語は敬語があるということで、丁寧なイメージがあるかもしれませんが、実は他の言語と同じくスラングが存在します。今回は、教科書には必ず載せていない日本のスラングをご紹介します!Since Japanese is known for its honorifics, it may give the impression of being a very polite language, but in fact, it has slang just like any other language. In this episode, we will introduce some Japanese slang that you won’t find in textbooks!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#212 「日本の音」クイズ | “Sounds of Japan” 14.08.2026 19min#212 日本しか聞けない「音」はたくさんあると思いますが、果たしてあなたはどれくらい当てられますでしょうか?今回は、その音クイズをやってみましたので、皆さんもぜひ答えてみてくださいね!There are lots of “sounds” that you can only hear in Japan, but how many of them can you actually identify? This time, we have put together a sound quiz, so please give it a try!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#211 日本の夏祭りはこれが楽しい!| This is what makes Japanese summer festivals so much fun! 07.08.2026 20min#211 日本の夏といえば、夏祭りや花火大会を思い浮かべる人が多いと思います。また行ったことがない人は、会場がとても混んでいて何したらいいかわからないかもしれませんね。今回は、その夏祭りをぜひやってほしい、体験してほしいことを紹介しました!When people think of summer in Japan, many of them picture summer and fireworks festivals. If you’ve never been to one, you might be worried that the venues will be very crowded and wonder what to do. In this episode, we’ve introduced some things you should definitely try and experience at these summer festivals!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#210 日本のおもてなしを理解するには、行動よりも考え方 | To understand Japanese Omodenashi (hospitality,) it’s the mindset that matters more than the actions 31.07.2026 17min#210 日本に訪れたことがある方には、必ず何かしらの方法や形で日本のおもてなしを受けたことがあると思います。実は、こういった行動に繋がるには、日本の「気遣い」や「思いやり」といった考え方や価値観と深く関係していると考えられます。今回は、礼儀正しいからこそ生まれる日本のおもてなしについて話してみました!If you’ve ever visited Japan, we are sure you have experienced Japanese hospitality in one way or another. In fact, these behaviors are deeply rooted in Japanese concepts and values such as “consideration” and “thoughtfulness.” In this episode, we will discuss Japanese Omotenashi (hospitality) which is a tradition born from a culture of politeness!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#209 日本語教師の資格 | About Japanese Language Teacher Certification 24.07.2026 18min#209 日本語教師であるなおやが新しく設けられた「日本語教師」の国家資格を取得しました!こちらのポッドキャストでは、なおやの生徒さんたちも聞いていただいていると思うのですが、実は日本語教師になるまでには、かなり時間と努力が必要です。今回はなおやから、その日本語教師の資格を紹介してもらいました!One of our host Naoya, a Japanese language teacher, has earned the newly established national certification for “Japanese Language Teachers”! As some of Naoya’s students may already know from listening to this podcast, becoming a Japanese language teacher actually requires a significant amount of time and effort. In this episode, Naoya introduces this certification to us!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#208 海外の人はどうやって日本人の感覚を掴むの? | How do people from other countries get a feel for the Japanese way of thinking? 17.07.2026 19min#208 今回はなおやからアネちゃんのこと少し掘り下げてみる回になりますね。アネちゃんは現時点では、日本在住歴が約11年ですが、様々な海外の方と接してきたなおやからすると、アネちゃんはかなり日本人の感覚や考え方を理解していて日本人と話している感覚がとても強いようです。そこで、なおやがアネちゃんにその感覚を掴む方法を聞いてみました!In this episode, Naoya will take a closer look at Ernest. Ernest has been living in Japan for about 11 years now, and from Naoya’s perspective who have interacted with many people from overseas, it seems that Ernest has a really deep understanding of Japanese sensibilities and ways of thinking, and it often feels as if he’s talking to a Japanese person. So, Naoya asked Ernest how he managed to develop that understanding!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#207 日本の上下関係文化 | Japan's "Senpai" & "Kohai" culture 10.07.2026 18min#207 日本のアニメやドラマなどの物語でかなりの頻度で出てくる「先輩」や「後輩」といった付き合い方は、日本語というと「上下関係」になります。実は、この文化は日本ならではの人間と社会関係づくりに深く関係しているにもかかわらず、とてもとても複雑なものです。今回は、このユニークな日本文化を掘り下げてみました!The concepts of “senpai” (senior) and “kouhai” (junior), which appear quite frequently in the narratives of Japanese anime and dramas, are often described in Japanese as a “hierarchical relationship.” In fact, although this culture is deeply rooted in the unique ways in which Japanese people build interpersonal and social relationships, it is also incredibly complex. In this episode, we take a closer look at this unique aspect of Japanese culture!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#206 アイドルグループ「嵐」の活動終了で感じたこと | Our thoughts on the End of the Idol Group “Arashi”'s Activities 03.07.2026 17min#206 皆さんは日本の大人気アイドルグループ「嵐」をご存知でしょうか。日本にいる限り、彼らの存在を知らない方はほとんどいないと思いますが、実は彼らの活動は2026年の5月をもって終了しました。まさに、一つの時代が終わったと感じられたので、今回は私たちにとってはとても懐かしい時代を振り返ってみました!Are you familiar with the hugely popular Japanese idol group “Arashi”? We doubt there’s anyone in Japan who hasn’t heard of them, but as it turns out, their activities officially came to an end in May 2026. It truly felt like the end of an era, so this time we would like to look back on a time that brings back so many fond memories for us!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#205 あなたは知っている?厳しくなった日本の自転車と運転ルール | Did you know? Japan’s bicycle and traffic rules have gotten stricter 26.06.2026 16min#205 2026年4月より、日本における自転車と運転のルールが厳しくなり、皆さん日本に旅行で来られる際には必ず知った方がいいと思いますので、今回はルールの一部をご紹介しました!Starting in April 2026, the rules for cycling and driving in Japan will become stricter. Since this is something you should definitely be aware of if you’re planning to visit Japan, we’ve outlined some of these rules here!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#204 暑い夏の時に使える簡単な日本語 | Simple Japanese phrases for hot summer days 19.06.2026 17min#204 数年前から、日本の夏はとにかく暑くて、熱中症になった方々がかなり増えました。せっかくの日本での滞在を楽しむには、熱中症対策をした方がいいと思いますので、今回は暑い夏の時に使える簡単な日本語を紹介しました!ぜひご参考くださいね1For the past few years, summers in Japan have been extremely hot, and the number of people suffering from heatstroke has risen significantly. To have a comfy stay in Japan, we think it’s best to take precautions against heatstroke, so this time we have shared some simple Japanese phrases you can use during the hot summer months! We hope you find this helpful!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#203 おすすめ日本の美味しいチェーンレストラン | Recommended Delicious Japanese Chain Restaurants 12.06.2026 20min#203 近年、日本食がかなり人気になり、日本で美味しい食べ物を目的で日本に来られる方も多くなりましたね!街中のローカルのお店もおすすめだが、実は日本のチェーンレストランのクオリティもとても高くておすすめです!今回は私たちのおすすめレストランを紹介しました!In recent years, Japanese cuisine has become quite popular, and more and more people are visiting Japan specifically to enjoy its delicious food! While local eateries in the city are definitely worth checking out, the quality of Japanese chain restaurants is actually very high, so we highly recommend them too! In this episode, we’ve shared our top restaurant picks!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#202 日本の弁当文化 | Japan's Bento food box Culture 05.06.2026 18min#202 「弁当」という言葉は聞いたことがありますか?いわゆる日本のフードボックスであり、家庭のお弁当から駅弁やキャラ弁など色々進化していて、日本の食文化の中にはとても重要な一部とも言えます。今回私たちは日本の面白く美味しい弁当文化について話しました!Have you ever heard of the word “bento”? It refers to the traditional Japanese food box, which has evolved in many ways—from homemade bento to station bento and character bento. It is considered a very important part of Japanese food culture. In this episode, we talked about Japan’s fascinating and delicious bento culture!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
# 201 日本のゴミ分類が細かすぎる!| Japan's waste sorting system is way too complicated! 29.05.2026 16min#201 日本に旅行でいったことがある人は、日本の街は本当に綺麗だなと思う人も多いでしょう。実は日本が綺麗な街を常に綺麗にしているだけでなく、細かいゴミ分類を毎日されていて本当にすごいです!今回は、日本の細かすぎるゴミ分類について話しました!Many people who have traveled to Japan probably think that Japanese cities are truly clean and neat. In fact, it’s truly amazing that Japan not only keeps its cities clean at all times but also sorts trash into such detailed categories every single day! In this episode, we’ll talk about Japan’s incredibly complicated trash sorting system!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#200 人口が増えない日本 | Japan's population isn't growing 22.05.2026 18min#200 近年日本の社会問題としては、人口の減少や高齢化が挙げられています。実際に、日本に生活している私たちも日常生活にもその影響を感じていて、今回はこの問題について話しました。In recent years, Japan has been facing social issues such as population decline and an aging population. In fact, we are living in Japan can feel the impact of these issues in our daily lives, so we discussed this topic today.↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#199 最近の若者言葉 | Recent Japanese youth slang 15.05.2026 17min#199 毎年、新しい言葉が必ず生み出していて、こういった言葉を「造語」と呼ばれています。その中には、若い世代の人がよく使われる「若者言葉」があります。今回は、私たちがその知らない言葉を実際にクイズ形式で意味や使い方を当ててみました!Every year, new words are created, and these are referred to as “neologisms.” Among them are “youth slang” terms commonly used by younger generations. In this episode, we’ve put those unfamiliar words to the test in a quiz format to see if we can guess their meanings and usage!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
#198 究極の二択ゲーム | The Ultimate Choice Game 08.05.2026 16min#198 人生は常に選択肢がたくさんある中で、自分の道を考えて選んだ上で、歩んでいくとも言えるのでしょう!今回は、日本語の練習にもなる、「二択ゲーム」をやってみました!すごく面白いので、ぜひ聞いてやってみてくださいね!You could say that life is all about navigating a sea of choices, thinking carefully about your path, and then setting out on it! In this episode, we tried playing a “two-choice game,” which is also a great way to practice Japanese! It’s really fun, so please give it a listen and give it a try!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n -
# 197 5月といえばゴールデンウィーク!| When you think of May, you think of Golden Week! 01.05.2026 15min#197 4月の末から5月の1週目にかけて、日本では大型連休「ゴールデンウィーク」があります。年間の中でも、数少ない長い連休ですので、日本の人はどういうふうに時間を送るのかを今回話しました!From late April through the first week of May, Japan celebrates the long holiday period known as “Golden Week.” Since this is one of the few long holidays of the year, we talked about how people in Japan spend their time during this period!↓↓お便り(たより))は、こちらまで↓↓Email: [email protected]↑↑ Share your thoughts and request to us↑↑個人SNS / Personal Social Media ACErnest's Instagram: @ernest_mkcNaoya's Instagram: @japanese_teacher_n
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