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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
italkiで日本語を教えているMoekoが日本語でいろいろなことを発信します！ 日本語を勉強しているみなさんに聞いてほしいです。 中～上級者向け Hello！Welcome to Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime, the podcast for intermediate and advanced learners of Japanese. Join us each week as we dive into natural Japanese, explore culture, and help you level up from classroom language to the real thing. Whether you're studying for JLPT N3, N2, or N1—or just want to speak more naturally—we've got something for you. Let’s get started! 【Japanese lesson】italki …
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- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi83:The Japanese song colombia loves?!【Japanese listening】
Did you know there’s a Japanese song that became famous overseas… even though many Japanese people have never heard of it?! 😳🎶Today, we’re heading all the way…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi82 : Learn Keigo from Tsurezuregusa 【Japanese listening】
Think classical Japanese literature is boring and difficult? Think again! 😂📚Have you heard of *Tsurezuregusa*, a famous work of Japanese classical literature?…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi81 : What Changed After 30?【Japanese listening】
What have I become able to do after turning 30? 🤔✨As we get older, we often focus on the things we can’t do anymore. But what about all the things we’ve…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi80 : Japan’s Seasonal Secret【Japanese Podcast listening】
Have you ever heard of the Japanese idea of enjoying a season BEFORE it actually arrives? 🍁🌸 For Japanese people, loving nature isn’t just about enjoying…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi79 : So Many Japanese Rice?!【Japanese Podcast listening】
It’s Part 2 of our rice series! 🍚🇯🇵 Did you know Japan has SO many different kinds of rice? In this episode, I’m introducing some of the varieties, talking…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi78:Rice & the Japanese Language【Japanese Podcast listening】
Rice is SO important to Japanese culture that it’s hard to talk about Japan without talking about rice! 🍚🇯🇵 The new rice season is here, so today I’m talking…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi77:Japan’s Weirdest Prize?!【Japanese Podcast listening】
Have you ever heard of the Ig Nobel Prize?! 😂 It’s a real award for research that makes you laugh… and then makes you think, “Wait, they actually studied…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi76:Chopstick Mastery【Japanese Podcast listening】
Apparently, Japanese people are REALLY good at using chopsticks. 🥢 Is it some kind of special skill? Or can anyone master it with enough practice? Listen to…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi75 : Kimono & Kabuki Day【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! I recently reunited with a friend from my school days, and we dressed up in kimono and went to see Kabuki together! 👘✨ In this episode, I’m…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi74 : I Found This Japanese Drama on Netflix… WOW【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! I found this Japanese drama called The Gas Man on Netflix, and I thought it was SO interesting that I just had to share it with you! Apparently…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi73 : Japan’s Summer Isn’t Over! This Festival Is Happening This Weekend【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Summer isn’t over yet! ☀️🔥 Today, I’m introducing an amazing festival happening this weekend that you definitely don’t want to miss! Check out…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi72 :Japan’s Cutest Radio Show Is Too Wholesome 🥹【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I’m introducing one of my favorite wholesome and adorable radio shows! 🥰📻 It’s SO cute and heartwarming! You can find it on YouTube by…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi71 :Living in Japan? You NEED These Emergency Supplies【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Being prepared for natural disasters is super important, especially if you live in Japan. Today, I’m talking about why you should have some…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi70:What You MUST Know Before Living in Japan【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today we're talking about natural disasters in Japan. A major earthquake recently struck Kumamoto, reminding us once again that earthquakes and…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi69:Even Japanese People Don't Know This About Japanese【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Did you know that even many Japanese people don't actually know the difference between a pond, a lake, and a marsh in Japanese? We use these…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi68:The Ghost Who Never Stops Counting【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Welcome to Part 2 of our Japanese ghost story series! 👻 After Oiwa-san, this time we're talking about Okiku-san—another one of Japan's most…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi67 : Don't Listen to This Alone...【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! The hot, hot Japanese summer is finally here! ☀️👻 For the next two episodes, we're diving into the perfect summer tradition in Japan—ghost…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi66 : Don't Just Pass Through Tokyo Station 【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today we're talking about the charm of Tokyo Station. Tokyo Station is an amazing place. Its historic architecture is beautiful, and there's so…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi65 : Even Japanese People Get Japanese Wrong【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Did you know that even native Japanese speakers get Japanese words wrong all the time? Japanese is full of tricky words, confusing expressions…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi64:The Hidden History Behind Japanese Words【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Have you ever looked into the origins of Japanese words? Take the phrase "roku demo nai" (ろくでもない), for example. What do you think it originally…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi63:The Best Japan Travel Spots Nobody Talks About During Rainy Season【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite places to visit in Japan during the rainy season. ☔✨ Don’t let the rain stop you from exploring! There are…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi62:The Surprising Link Between Allergies and Food【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I’m talking about the relationship between allergies and diet. Since I have quite a few allergies myself, I decided to look into how our…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi61:I Hired a Professional Photographer for My Birthday!【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! I did something special for my birthday—I had a professional photographer take my pictures! 📸✨ It was such a fun experience, and today I’m…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi60:3 Ways to Help Yourself When You Feel Empty【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I want to share three ways to help your heart and mind. Feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained… everyone has moments like…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi59:Japan Is NOT Like Anime【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! There’s actually a pretty big gap between real life in Japan and the world you see in anime. If you come to Japan expecting it to be exactly like…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi58:The Poisonous Plant That Took Me Back to Edo Japan【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! You won’t believe this, but the cute little plant I found while out on a walk turned out to be extremely poisonous! But that’s not all — this…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi57:Music Is Beyond Words… But Let’s Try【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! The beauty and mystery of music are so hard to put into words, right? But today, I’m going to try anyway! Give it a listen!
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi56:Japan’s Hidden Health Secret: Fermented Foods【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today we’re talking about something great for your health—fermented foods! Japan has so many fermented foods, and they’re amazing for your…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi55:I Tried Natural Yeast… and Got Hooked【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Have you ever tried natural yeast? It’s actually really fascinating! Today, I’m talking about natural yeast—something I’ve been really into…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi54:Human Food or Pet Food? Can You Really Tell?【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Can you tell the difference between canned food for humans and canned food for pets? There might be a surprising secret hidden in whether you can…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi53:The One Thing That Will Change Your Life【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing some tips to improve your quality of life. Honestly, there’s one thing that makes the biggest difference. Can you guess what it…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi52:Is the JLPT Actually Worth It?【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today’s episode is for those of you thinking about taking the JLPT. What’s the JLPT actually for? Does it really matter? If you’ve been wondering…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi51:Chirashi Sushi: The Most Beautiful Japanese Food You’ve Never Tried【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Have you ever heard of chirashi sushi, a beautiful and amazing Japanese dish? It’s totally Instagram-worthy—and delicious, delicious, delicious…
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi50:The Instrument Made From a Can【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Do you play any instruments? Recently, there’s a new instrument I’ve been wanting to challenge myself to learn. Today’s episode is all about…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi49: Why Is Pollen Trying to Kill Me?【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! It’s that time of year again… yes, the pollen has returned. My mortal enemy.Today’s episode is powered by pure hay fever rage. I will be…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi48: Are Japanese People Obsessed with Food?【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! I sometimes feel like Japanese people are more obsessed with food than people in other countries… don’t you think? When we travel abroad, we…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi47: Why Japanese Paperwork Is SO Complicated【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I’m talking about how complicated and annoying various procedures in Japan can be. Lately, the one driving me the craziest is dealing with…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi46: Valentine’s Day in Japan Is WILD【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day! 💝 How did you spend yours? I got some chocolate—yay! 🍫 In this episode, I talk about the differences between…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi45: Recommend JAPANESE ANIME 2【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today it’s my anime recommendation, part 2—we’re talking about Violet Evergarden! It looks like it’s streaming on Netflix, so if this podcast…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi44: Recommend JAPANESE ANIME 1【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing my favorite anime recommendations! Are you watching any right now? OHHHHHHH it’s seriously so good—you’ve got to check it out!…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi43: A Horror Video【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone… tonight, we’re talking about a truly terrifying black video. Have you ever come across it on YouTube…? You can’t see anything. You can’t hear…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi42: Friend or Foe? The Truth About AI and Our Future【Japanese Podcast listening】
Hey everyone! Is AI an enemy of humanity—or an ally? What do you think? I use ChatGPT all day long, but will AI become our friend in the future, or a new…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi41: My Feel-Good Movie Picks【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today I’m sharing some of my recent movie recommendations. They’re stories about relationships, which I absolutely love! Don’t worry—I only…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi40: What is Japanese New Year?【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Happy New Year! 🎍 What is New Year’s like in Japan? Let’s learn about it and invite some good luck for the year ahead! ◇My youtube …
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi39: Things I’m Glad I Did This Year【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! 2025 is finally coming to an end. This time, I’m talking about things I’m really glad I tried this year—give it a listen! I’ve also put links…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi38: how to count numbers【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today we’re talking about how to count numbers. Different countries have different ways of counting—how do you do it in your country? Tell me!…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi37: something new I want to challenge myself 【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today I’m going to share something new I want to challenge myself with. That moment when you start something new is so exciting, right? Are you…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi36: Inside Japan’s “Oshi-Katsu” Culture？ I’m a huge fan of Timelesz! 【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Are you into “oshi-katsu,” supporting your faves? I totally am—I’m a fan of the Japanese idol group Timelesz! ◇My youtube …
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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi35: How do you actually build "expressiveness"?!【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! When you’re learning a new language, how do you actually build “expressiveness”? It’s a question I’m always thinking about myself. Come give it a…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi34: 美容ってどこまでする？【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today’s topic is beauty! How picky are you about your skincare? I wonder if it’s different around the world. I’d love to hear what you all think!…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi33: 地震の時どうする？！【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! What should you do if you experience an earthquake in Japan?! Here are some useful tips you can use whether you’re traveling or living here. Tune…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi32: 紅葉おすすめスポット【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! The season of autumn leaves has arrived! 🍁 Let me share some of my favorite spots to enjoy the fall colors. Here are the places I mentioned in…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi31: 変な自動販売機【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today I’m gonna show you some of the weird vending machines you can find in Japan! Have you ever come across any strange ones yourself?…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi30: もっと落語の話【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving even deeper into the world of rakugo, following up on last week’s episode. Stick with me, okay?…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi29: あんまりわかってもらえない話【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Today I’m talking about a super niche hobby of mine! Do you have any quirky or uncommon hobbies…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi28: 満員電車はたのしい？【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Have you ever been on a packed train in Japan? Of course I have—and honestly, it’s kinda exciting…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi27: 自分を大切にすること【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Do you love yourself? Are you taking care of yourself? I really want you to hear this one—it’s something important for both you and me…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi26: コンビニのおにぎり最高！【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey everyone! Did you know convenience store rice balls are just too delicious? I talked all about what makes them so great—come check it…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi25: 筋トレはいいぞー！【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hey guys! Hitting the gym yet? Old me would’ve hated this, but here it is—working out is awesome! Don’t be scared, tune…
- Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime
Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi24: 雨ってロマンチック？【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】
Hello everyone! Don’t you think rain is kind of romantic? It’s typhoon season, but rain isn’t all bad. Let’s fall in love with the…