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What happens inside your brain when you learn Japanese — and why is it different from learning French, Spanish, or German? In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind why Japanese gives your brain a workout unlike any other language. Whether you're 35 or 75, this episode will change how you think about the "difficulty" of Japanese.Too busy or too 'old' to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult.https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pdYou can watch the video version of this episode here⁠📕BooksLearn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip!Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in learning Kanji?⁠⁠⁠⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For Hiragana and Katakana learning⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana⁠⁠🎓Who is Asuka sensei? Asuka sensei, Dr Asuka Tsuchiya, is an award-winning psychologist, a qualified Japanese educator, an Amazon UK, US, and Japan #1 best-selling author, and a mother with two adorable kids. She studied linguistics and education at the University of Tokyo, earning a Master's degree, and later obtained a PhD in psychology from Nara Women's University. While in Japan, she worked as a psychotherapist, supporting individuals in their personal growth and well-being.After she moved to the UK, she dedicated herself to Japanese education by pursuing Japan’s official qualification for professional Japanese teachers and taught Japanese to adult learners in the Lifelong Learning Department at the University of Southampton for nearly 10 years.Now she runs the online Japanese school specifically for busy adults who want to feel the depth and richness of Japanese culture through language learning.

"The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country."This is the English translation of the opening line from Yasunari Kawabata’s Nobel Prize-winning novel, Snow Country (雪国, Yukiguni). It is widely considered a masterpiece of translation and is highly praised worldwide.But there is a shocking secret hidden in this famous English sentence:It is completely different from the original Japanese. In fact, in the original text, there is no "train" at all.Why did a master translator have to add a train that wasn't there? In this episode, we explore the mystery of the "Ghost Subject." You'll discover why dropping the subject isn't just a lazy grammar rule—it's a profound shift in how you experience reality.If you've ever felt like your Japanese sounds "too English," the secret lies in where you place the camera. Let's find out why.Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pdYou can watch the video version of this episode ⁠⁠hereLearn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip!Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠⁠⁠Are you interested in learning Kanji?⁠⁠⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For Hiragana and Katakana learning⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana⁠⁠🎓Who is Asuka sensei?Asuka sensei, Dr. Asuka Tsuchiya, is an award-winning psychologist, qualified Japanese educator, Amazon UK, US, Japan #1 best-selling author, and mother with two adorable kids.She provides high-quality Japanese instruction grounded in her profound knowledge of the language, education, and psychology. She taught various Japanese lessons, including "Learn Japanese with Asuka" at the University of Southampton in the UK.Now she runs the online Japanese school specifically for adult learners who want to feel the depth and richness of Japanese culture through language learning.

In English, you might call it "dappled light" or simply "sunlight." You describe the physics.But in Japan, we give this specific phenomenon a name: Komorebi (木漏れ日).It literally translates to "Sunlight leaking through trees."But why do we have a specific noun for this?In this video, I take you on a linguistic walk through the forest. We explore not just the meaning of the word, but the Japanese philosophy hidden inside the Kanji characters.You will discover why Japanese aesthetics often finds more beauty in "leaking light" and shadows than in direct illumination—and how learning this one word can upgrade the resolution of your world.Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pdYou can watch the video version of this episode ⁠here⁠Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip!Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠⁠Are you interested in learning Kanji?⁠⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For Hiragana and Katakana learning⁠⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana⁠

Do you ever feel "stuck" in your Japanese learning, even though you study hard?You are not alone. Especially for adult learners from Western backgrounds, there is a hidden barrier that textbooks don't talk about.In this episode, I explain why your logical intelligence might be blocking your progress, and how to switch from "Western Understanding" to "Japanese Resonance."If you want to move beyond superficial understandings and truly connect with the Japanese spirit, this episode is for you.Too busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. ⁠https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd⁠You can watch the video version of this episode @spotifyLearn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip!Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers⁠https://amzn.to/3SeluZu⁠Are you interested in learning Kanji?⁠Japanese Kanji for Beginners⁠⁠ ⁠For Hiragana and Katakana learning⁠Complete Japanese Hiragana⁠⁠Complete Japanese Katakana

さむいですね！ It's cold!Do you know how to say "temperature" in Japanese?I will explain to you temperature-related words and phrases in Japanese!You can watch the video version of this episode @spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqRToo busy or too ‘old’ to learn Japanese? Think again. 🎌 ⬇️Check this to learn Japanese as a busy adult. ⁠https://shop.funjapaneselearning.com/go/pd⁠Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip!Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelershttps://amzn.to/3SeluZuAre you interested in learning Kanji?Japanese Kanji for Beginners For Hiragana and Katakana learningComplete Japanese HiraganaComplete Japanese Katakana

Sometimes, basic verbs are difficult as they have several meanings.  In this episode, I'll explain how to use "でます demasu (go out)." 😊 You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

You may have heard this word already, but do you know how to use it?  "そう soo" is a bit mysterious word.  It is used in our daily life, and it can include many meanings.  In this episode, I'll explain to you how to use "そう soo" in various situations.  Listen to it and use it! 😊 You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Do you know the difference between past tense and "た form + ことが　あります"?  Both sentence structures refer to the past event.  But the meaning is not the same.   In this episode, I show you the difference between them.  Listen to it, and you can use them confidently! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Have you learned the "あります arimasu" sentence structure?  It's very useful to mention "there is/are" sentences.   But most learners struggle to add a place word in this sentence structure.  In this episode, I will show you which particle you should use in this sentence structure and why. You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

In the Japanese language, there are several verbs that mean "put on (clothes)."  Do you know how to use them?  In this episode, I will show you which verb should be used for each item. Listen to this video, and you can understand them perfectly! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Are you a cat lover?  ねこが　すきですか。Neko ga suki desu ka.  In this episode, I'll show you how cats meow in Japanese!😸 You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Does your dog bark in Japanese?? 🐶 In this episode, I'll show you how dogs bark in Japanese. ✨😆✨ You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Do you struggle with あります and います?  These words are tricky!  Recently I received a few questions about these words, so I answered them! 😉   To download て form workbooks  https://funjapaneselearning.com/dlteformwb/ You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

We Japanese love to buy souvenirs!  In this episode, I'll show you an interesting "souvenir" related word in Japanese! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Would you like to "taste" or "try on"?  Let's say it in Japanese! If you have already learned the て form, it's easy!  Listen to this episode, and give it a try! 😉 You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Do you like rain?  あめが　すきですか。Ame ga suki desu ka.  Let's expand your vocabulary!  Watch this video. I'll show you rain-related words! ☔ You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Did you have a dream last night?  Do you have a dream for the future?  In this video, I explain how to use the word "dream" in Japanese! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Have you ever studied Kanji?  Do you struggle to memorize them?  Watch this video and try these easy memorizing tips! You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

New Year, New Start!  Would you like to say your New Year's resolution in Japanese?  It's very simple!  Listen to this episode, and you can do it! ✨😊✨   Click the link to download the Japanese new year booklet ➡️ https://funjapaneselearning.com/japanese-new-year-vocabulary/ You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana

Have you ever heard that we Japanese have special food called "Osechi ryoori" for New Year's day?  It contains many small dishes in a special box called "juubako 重箱." Each dish has a special meaning to wish a Happy New Year.  In this video, I will explain some of them.   Click the link to download the Japanese new year booklet  ➡️ https://funjapaneselearning.com/japanese-new-year-vocabulary/ You can watch the video version of this episode @spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5MH9RH7MMc6eaJn0WzuHqR 👉Download FREE Japanese learning materials on my website!  https://www.funjapaneselearning.com/ Learn travel-themed Japanese (with audio and e-flash cards) for your next Japan trip! Japanese Language Learning Guide for Travelers https://amzn.to/3SeluZu Are you interested in learning Kanji? Japanese Kanji for Beginners  For Hiragana and Katakana learning Complete Japanese Hiragana Complete Japanese Katakana