Slow Japanese

Slow Japanese

Akari (Mochifika)
Country Japan
Language JA
Episodes 178
Latest 19.10.2026

Slow Japanese is a podcast for beginner to intermediate Japanese learners (roughly A1 to B1/B2), launched in 2021 by Akari, a certified Japanese teacher. Each episode is spoken slowly and clearly so that learners can practise listening and pick up natural spoken Japanese from the very first day. Akari created the show after seeing many learners struggle with listening and speaking, with the aim of making those skills feel easier and more natural. Transcripts and exclusive lessons are available through Patreon, and a free guide on improving Japanese listening and speaking is offered via the show's website.

Episodes

  • Episode #177 - We don't have thief in Japan... unless for umbrella & bike saddle 19.10.2026 6m
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  • Episode #176 - Why Japanese people don't say the things directly 12.10.2026 9m
    🗣️ Join the Japanese Speaking Club: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide⁠⁠🗓️ Sign Up for the Japanese Evaluation Call:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ZdUNoW8VbSGx2G3e9⁠⁠⁠
  • Episode #175 - The power of Matcha 05.10.2026 12m
    🗣️ Join the Japanese Speaking Club: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide⁠🗓️ Sign Up for the Japanese Evaluation Call:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ZdUNoW8VbSGx2G3e9⁠⁠⁠
  • Episode #174 - 95% of Japanese wasabi is fake?! 28.09.2026 8m
    🗣️ Join the Japanese Speaking Club: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide🗓️ Sign Up for the Japanese Evaluation Call:⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ZdUNoW8VbSGx2G3e9⁠⁠⁠
  • Episode #173 - Intelligence Agency 21.09.2026 8m
    🗓️ Sign Up for the Japanese Evaluation Call:⁠https://forms.gle/ZdUNoW8VbSGx2G3e9⁠🗣️ Join the Japanese Speaking Club: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #172 - Japanese concept "Mushin” 14.09.2026 10m
    🗓️ Sign Up for the Japanese Evaluation Call:https://forms.gle/ZdUNoW8VbSGx2G3e9🗣️ Join the Japanese Speaking Club: https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #171 - The appeal of Poliziotteschi 07.09.2026 8m
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  • Episode #170 - Japanese concept “Ichijuu-Sansai” 31.08.2026 8m
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  • Episode #169 - Why did Japanese castles disappear? 24.08.2026 8m
    🗣️ Join Japanese Speaking Club (7-day Trial): https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonus 1: "Slow Japanese" all episodes' transcriptsBonus 2: 1:1 session with meSPEAK JAPANESE FROM DAY 1🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #168 - 3 morning habits to improve your day 17.08.2026 7m
    🗣️ Join Japanese Speaking Club (Free 7-day trial): https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonus 1: "Slow Japanese" all episodes' transcriptsBonus 2: 1:1 session with me🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #167 - Japanese superfoods 10.08.2026 8m
    🗣️ Join Japanese Speaking Club (Free 7-day trial): https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bonus 1: "Slow Japanese" all episodes' transcriptsBonus 2: 1:1 session with me🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #166 - Food cultures that vary by region 03.08.2026 8m
    🗣️ Join Japanese Speaking Club (Free 7-day trial): https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠⁠⁠Bonus 1: "Slow Japanese" all episodes' transcriptsBonus 2: 1:1 session with me🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #165 - How to get out of your comfort zone? 27.07.2026 9m
    🗣️ Join Japanese Speaking Club (free 7-day trial): https://tinyurl.com/japanesespeakingclub⁠Bonus 1: "Slow Japanese" all episodes' transcriptsBonus 2: 1:1 session with me🎁 How to use Slow Japanese: https://tinyurl.com/japanese-podcast-guide
  • Episode #164 - Korn changed my life 20.07.2026 10m
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  • Episode #163 - Japanese "Ramune” 13.07.2026 7m
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  • Episode #162 - Are Japanese toilets really amazing...? 06.07.2026 8m
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  • Episode #161 - Japanese unspoken rule 29.06.2026 9m
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  • Episode #160 - How to choose good restaurants? 22.06.2026 9m
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  • Episode #159 - Are there also "Karen" in Japan? 15.06.2026 13m
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  • Episode #158 - Japanese birthday culture 08.06.2026 12m
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