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Junichiro Japanese Podcast

Japanese Stories for Every Level.

Original Japanese stories created for learners from N5 to N1. Choose a level that feels right for you and enjoy Japanese you can actually follow.

No episodes or launch date have been announced yet.

Junichiro, a Japanese teacher and the host of the upcoming podcast

Original Japanese Stories

One level.
One original story.

N5N4N3N2N1

THE FORMAT

Every episode has one clear level.

An N5 episode and an N3 episode can tell completely different stories. Pick the episode that matches what you want to practice.

Original Japanese Stories

A new situation each time.

The series may include fictional stories, stories inspired by everyday life, imagined situations, and occasional real experiences.

  • Fictional stories
  • Everyday-life inspiration
  • Imagined situations
  • Occasional real experiences

Choose what feels right

Stories made for your level.

Each episode will show one target level. Stay where you are comfortable or explore another level whenever you are ready.

N5

Clear and simple Japanese.

Essential words and easy-to-follow sentences.

N4

Everyday Japanese.

Longer, connected sentences for familiar situations.

N3

Toward natural Japanese.

A bridge from learner-friendly Japanese to more natural expression.

N2

Richer vocabulary and nuance.

Natural Japanese with more detailed ideas and expression.

N1

Advanced and flexible Japanese.

Natural phrasing with subtle meaning and varied expression.

Planned learning materials

Listen first. Understand more.

The series is being planned as a reusable listening resource. Final formats and access details will be announced when the project is ready.

Audio by level

Choose episodes created for your current level or try another level when you are ready.

Transcripts

Follow the story in writing and check what you heard after listening.

Vocabulary

Review useful words and expressions from each story in context.

Grammar explanations

Review useful grammar from each episode in the context of its story.

Release date, listening platforms, schedule, pricing, and membership details have not been announced.

About the upcoming series

What is decided—and what is not.

Who is this podcast for?

It is being created for learners from N5 to N1. Each episode will show one target level so you can choose a story that suits your current listening practice.

How will episode levels work?

Each episode will have one target level and its own original story. An N4 episode and an N5 episode may have completely different characters, situations, and themes.

When will the podcast launch?

The launch date has not been decided. This page will be updated when the first episodes and listening information are ready.

Where will I be able to listen?

Listening platforms have not been announced yet. Confirmed links will appear here before launch; there are no inactive or placeholder subscription links.

Will it be free or paid?

Pricing and access details have not been finalized. Confirmed information will be added here before launch.

While the podcast is being prepared

Keep learning Japanese with Junichiro.

Follow the current short lessons and practice with the free learning tools already available on this site.