Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

🌸 About this videoWelcome to my Japanese listening series for beginners!This episode is an original JLPT N5-level story about a fictional character, Alex, an international student living in Japan.Alex is studying Japanese at a language school, and in this video, he introduces his family living in his home country.The story is told in clear, slow-paced Japanese, making it ideal for early-stage learners.✨ Language focus in this video・No verb conjugation practice・No te-form・Almost entirely in polite “-masu” form・Simple sentence structures and everyday vocabulary｜Because of this, the video is especially recommended for:・Early JLPT N5 learners・Students before studying te-form・Learners who want to build listening confidence with gentle, natural narration｜Through Alex’s story, you can enjoy learning Japanese while listening to warm, everyday expressions about family, daily life, and personal feelings.Take your time, relax, and enjoy listening 🌿Feel free to listen again without subtitles for extra practice!｜📚 LevelBeginner (Early JLPT N5)This story is told slowly and clearly, using mainly –masu form.The te-form is not used, so it’s ideal for learners who are studying basic verb forms and want to listen to natural Japanese without advanced grammar.｜🕒 Chapters00:00 Opening (オープニング)00:32 Story Start ▷ Alex’s Family（ストーリー：アレックスさんの家族） 00:54 Alex’s Father (アレックスさんのお父さん)02:26 Alex’s Mother (アレックスさんのお母さん)03:14 Alex’s Sister (アレックスさんの妹)04:18 Alex (アレックスさん)05:12 Question Time (しつもんの時間)05:19 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑦)07:40 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑧～⑭)10:13 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明)10:21 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう)15:02 Ending (エンディング)｜💡 Learning Tips✔️ Listen several times — your ears will get used to natural Japanese.✔️ Try shadowing short phrases aloud.✔️ Answer the questions out loud to check comprehension.✔️ Listen again without subtitles to build confidence.✔️ Practice introducing your own family in Japanese!｜📄 Study MaterialsThe full script (with/without furigana, Romaji)and the vocabulary list are available as a study PDF on Ko-fi.👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/32be8f43ea｜☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile｜🏯 About MegI am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners.Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/｜🎵 Images, Videos & Music CreditsCANVA: https://www.canva.com/MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/BGMer: http://bgmer.net｜#JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN5 #N5Japanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseStory #JapaneseFamily #ListeningPractice #JapaneseStudy #StoryBasedLearning #MegSmile

🌸 About this videoWelcome to the New Edition of my Japanese listening series!This video is a refreshed and expanded version of my earlier video Episode #2 “毎朝（まいあさ）していること | Morning Routine” (JLPT N4 Level).In this New Edition, I talk about my daily morning routine using clear and natural Japanese at the JLPT N4 level.|This video is perfect for:・JLPT N4 learners・Learners who want to improve listening comprehension with natural but simple Japanese・Students who enjoy daily-life topics and clear narration・Anyone studying Japanese for work or life in Japan|Through this video, you’ll learn:・Common Japanese expressions for daily routines・Vocabulary related to morning activities, work, and schedules・How Japanese is used naturally in everyday life|🎧 Try listening first without subtitles, then listen again while reading the script to deepen your understanding.|📚 LevelUpper Beginner (JLPT N4)Clear and natural narration using N4-level grammar.|🕒 Chapters00:00 Opening (オープニング)00:15 Story Start ▷ Morning routine（ストーリー：朝の習慣） 00:54 Dog’s breakfast（犬の朝ごはん）02:01 Morning walk（散歩へ）02:58 After the walk（散歩のあと）04:41 Morning at home（家にいる日の朝）05:06 Breakfast（朝ごはん）05:32 Getting ready to go out（出かける準備）06:03 Question Time (しつもんの時間)06:11 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤)07:56 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑩)09:58 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明)10:04 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう)15:53 Ending (エンディング)|💡 Learning Tips✔️ First, watch with subtitles and focus on the overall flow of the morning routine.✔️ Then, listen again without subtitles to practice natural listening comprehension.✔️ Pause the video and repeat key sentences out loud, especially daily routine expressions.✔️ Try shadowing short, natural sentences used in everyday life (time, actions, habits).✔️ Compare Meg’s morning routine with yours and think: What is similar? What is different?|📄 Study MaterialsThe full script (with/without furigana) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi.👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/7e0413ef3b|☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile|🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners.Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/|🎵 Images, Videos & Music CreditsCANVA: https://www.canva.com/MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/BGMer: http://bgmer.net|#JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #DailyJapanese #MorningRoutineJapanese #EverydayJapanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseListeningPractice #JapaneseLife #MegSmile

🌸 About this videoWelcome to my Japanese listening series for beginners!This episode is an original N5-level story about Hanako and her new apartment room.This video is the third installment of the Hanako Series:１） Hanako’s Daily Life（#5）２） Hanako's holiday（#13）３） Hanako’s summer vacation（#19・#22）４） Hanako’s New Room（#59）５） Hanako’s Room – Inside the Apartment（this video）If you enjoy simple Japanese stories with clear narration, this video is perfect for you.Through this story, you will learn everyday Japanese used to describe rooms, furniture, favorite items, and daily routines — all in JLPT N5 grammar and vocabulary.|📚 LevelBeginner (Early JLPT N5)This story is told slowly and clearly, using mainly –masu form.The te-form is not used, so it’s ideal for learners who are studying basic verb forms and want to listen to natural Japanese without advanced grammar.|🕒 Chapters00:00 Opening (オープニング)00:12 Story Start ▷ Hanako’s Room（ストーリー：はなこさんのへや） 00:47 Room Overview (部屋のようす)01:53 The Bed and Special Items (ベッドと大切なもの)02:58 The Desk (つくえ)04:13 The Bookshelf (本棚)05:08 Relaxing Time (ゆっくりする時間)05:39 Question Time (しつもんの時間)05:46 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤)07:31 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑩)09:32 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明)09:41 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう)15:09 Ending (エンディング)|💡 Learning Tips✔️ Listen several times — your ears will get used to natural Japanese.✔️ Try shadowing short phrases aloud.✔️ Answer the questions out loud to check comprehension.✔️ Listen again without subtitles to build confidence.✔️ Practice describing your own room in Japanese!|📄 Study MaterialsThe full script (with/without furigana, Romaji)and the vocabulary list are available as a study PDF on Ko-fi.👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/06f492da46|☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile|🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners.Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/|🎵 Images, Videos & Music CreditsCANVA: https://www.canva.com/MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/irasutoya：https://www.irasutoya.com/BGMer: http://bgmer.net|#JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #N5Japanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #JapaneseStory #HanakoSeries #MegSmile #ListeningPractice #JapaneseStudy #StorytellingJapanese

🌸 About this videoWelcome to my Japanese listening series for upper beginners!In this episode, you’ll learn about Chiune Sugihara (杉原千畝) – the Japanese diplomat often called “Japan’s Schindler” – who helped thousands of Jewish refugees escape during World War II by issuing life-saving transit visas.The story is told in simple Japanese (Upper Beginner / JLPT N4 level) with clear narration, so you can practice listening while learning about an important part of history.This video is perfect for:・Upper beginner learners (around JLPT N4)・Learners who enjoy story-based Japanese・People interested in Japanese history and real heroes・Anyone who wants to build listening skills with meaningful content|📚 LevelUpper Beginner (JLPT N4)Clear and natural narration using N4-level grammar.Some vocabulary is more advanced, but the story is told slowly and clearly for learners.|🕒 Chapters00:00 Opening (オープニング)00:03 Introduction (イントロダクション)00:51 Childhood in Gifu（子どものころ）01:41 Languages and Diplomatic Career（外国語と外交官の道）02:48 Lithuania and Refugees（リトアニアと難民）07:39 Life-Saving Visas and Difficult Choices（命のビザと杉原さんの決断）10:13 Life after the War（戦後のつらい生活）11:22 “Thank You” – Meeting the Survivors（ありがとうと言われた日）13:03 Question Time (しつもんの時間)13:09 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑧)16:14 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑨～⑯)19:11 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明)19:18 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう)31:40 Ending (エンディング)|💡 Learning Tips✔️ First, watch with subtitles and focus on the story and emotions.✔️ Then, listen again without subtitles to test your listening.✔️ Pause after each question and answer out loud.✔️ Try shadowing short sentences, especially the important lines from Sugihara’s words.✔️ Think about the message of the story: What does “doing the right thing” mean to you?|📄 Study MaterialsThe full script (with/without furigana) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi.👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/6d65ee8ce9|☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile|🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners.Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/|Note:Some images and scenes in this episode are AI-generated or conceptual illustrations created for learning purposes.They are designed to help learners understand the story and are not historical photographs.|🎵 Images, Videos & Music CreditsCANVA: https://www.canva.com/MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)BGMer: http://bgmer.net|#JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #JLPTN4 #UpperBeginnerJapanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #StorytellingJapanese #MegSmile #ChiuneSugihara #JapaneseSchindler #JapaneseHistory #ListeningPractice

Welcome to the New Edition of my Japanese listening series for beginners!This video is a refreshed and expanded version of my earlier Episode #37 “わたしの まち《My Town》” (N5 Level).In this New Edition, I introduce my town in Fukuoka using simple Japanese (JLPT N5 level).|This video is perfect for:・Japanese beginners (JLPT N5–N4)・Learners who enjoy simple stories with clear narration・Anyone who wants to improve listening comprehension naturally|Through this story, you’ll learn everyday Japanese vocabulary and expressions used to describe places, festivals, food, and daily life.|📚 Level Beginner (JLPT N5) Clear, slow-paced narration with natural rhythm and simple grammar.|🕒 Chapters00:00 Opening (オープニング)00:34 Story: My Town Introduction（ストーリー：わたしのまち紹介） 04:25 Question Time (しつもんの時間)04:32 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤)06:19 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑪)08:41 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明)08:48 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう)12:40 Ending (エンディング)|💡 Learning Tips ✔️ Listen several times — your ears will gradually get used to natural Japanese. ✔️ Try shadowing short phrases aloud. ✔️ Answer the questions out loud to check your understanding. ✔️ Listen again without subtitles to build confidence.|📄 Study MaterialsThe full script (with/without furigana, Romaji) and the vocabulary list are available as a paid study PDF on Ko-fi.👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/8bc8bb9dcd|☕ Support My Channel If you enjoy my content, consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile|🏯 About Meg I am a certified Administrative Scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan and a Japanese teacher who creates storytelling-based learning materials for beginners.Immigration services (visa support): 👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/|Note:Some photos and videos in this episode are AI-generated or conceptual images created for learning purposes.|🎵 Images, Videos & Music CreditsCANVA: https://www.canva.com/MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/irasutoya：https://www.irasutoya.com/BGMer: http://bgmer.net|#JapaneseListening #EasyJapanese #LearnJapanese #JapaneseForBeginners #N5Japanese #ComprehensibleJapanese #StorytellingJapanese #MegSmile #Japan #JapaneseLanguage #ListeningPractice #MyTown #Fukuoka #JapaneseStudy

🌸 About this teaserThis is the official teaser video for Episode 4 of the Kojiki Japanese Story Series.In this episode, Izanagi travels to the Land of the Dead (黄泉の国 / Yomi) to see his beloved wife Izanami once more.But what he finds there is terrifying — darkness, demons, and a world he can never return from.｜If you enjoy Japanese stories, mythology, and simple Japanese listening,you’ll love the full episode.｜▶️ Watch the Full Episode (Ep.4)Full video & 18-page study PDF are available here:👉 https://meg-smile.com/podcast/kojiki-story-series-introduction/kojiki-story-series-premium-video-study-pdf/#ep4-kojiki｜📚 LevelUpper Beginner → Lower Intermediate(CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3)Perfect for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories.｜🎞️ Watch the Kojiki Series◀️ Previous Episode (Ep.3)“The Creation of Islands and Gods | イザナギとイザナミが生んだ島や神様”👉 https://youtu.be/32IVsK5Tar8｜▶️ Next Episode (Ep.5)“The Gods Born from Izanagi’s Purification | イザナギが生んだ神様たち”👉 Coming soon｜🎬 Start from Episode 1“What Is the Kojiki? | 古事記とは何か”👉 https://youtu.be/Nye85i8k1j4｜☕ Support My ChannelIf you enjoy my work, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi.Your support helps me create high-quality learning materials 💖👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile｜🏯 About the Kojiki SeriesThis series introduces Japan’s ancient myths —from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods.Through these stories, you’ll learn natural Japanese while exploring Japan’s oldest mythology.｜🌏 Moving to Japan?I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer).Learn more here:👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/｜🎵 Images, Videos & Music CreditsCANVA: https://www.canva.com/Adobe Stock: https://stock.adobe.com/jp/MotionElements: https://www.motionelements.com/irasutoya: https://www.irasutoya.com/Shimane Prefecture Tourism Photo Gallery：https://www.kankou-shimane.com/galleryBGMer: http://bgmer.net｜#Kojiki, #LearnJapanese, #JapaneseMythology, #JapaneseListening, #EasyJapanese, #ComprehensibleJapanese,

✨ Kojiki Story #3 – The Islands and Gods Born from Izanagi and Izanami ✨This is a short clip from the full Episode 3.Discover how heaven and earth began, and meet Izanagi and Izanami — the divine couple who created Japan.｜🎥 Watch the full story on YouTube → ⁠youtube.com/@Meg_Smile_Japanese_Teacher⁠｜☕ Support My ChannelIf you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your contribution helps me create more high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile｜🌏 Learn Japanese with MeWould you like to take my class? I’d love to help you explore Japanese through stories and culture! 🌐 https://meg-smile.com/lesson/｜🏯 About the Kojiki SeriesThis series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today.｜🌏 Thinking about moving to Japan?I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan.Learn more here:👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/｜🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ irasutoya: https://www.irasutoya.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net｜#LearnJapanese #Kojiki #JapaneseMythology #Shorts #SimpleJapanese

✨ Kojiki Story #2 – The Birth of the Gods ✨This is a short clip from the full Episode 2.Discover how heaven and earth began, and meet Izanagi and Izanami — the divine couple who created Japan.｜🎥 Watch the full story on YouTube → youtube.com/@Meg_Smile_Japanese_Teacher｜☕ Support My ChannelIf you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your contribution helps me create more high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile🌏 Learn Japanese with MeWould you like to take my class? I’d love to help you explore Japanese through stories and culture! 🌐 https://meg-smile.com/lesson/🏯 About the Kojiki SeriesThis series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today.🌏 Thinking about moving to Japan?I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan.Learn more here:👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net#LearnJapanese #Kojiki #JapaneseMythology #Shorts #SimpleJapanese

🌸 About this videoWelcome to the first episode of my new series — Learn Japanese through the Kojiki!In this series, I retell stories from the Kojiki (古事記) — Japan’s oldest record of myths and history — in simple Japanese (around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3 level).You’ll enjoy Japan’s ancient mythology while naturally improving your Japanese listening and comprehension skills.In this first video, we’ll explore: 💫 What is the Kojiki? 📖 Why was it written? 🌏 What kind of stories does it contain?📚 Level Upper Beginner → Lower Intermediate (around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3) Perfect for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories.🕒 Chapters00:00 Opening (神話の世界へ)01:00 What Is the Kojiki? (古事記とは)02:33 Structure of the Kojiki (三つのパート)03:26 What Stories Are Included? (どんな物語がある？)04:14 What You Can Learn from This Series (このシリーズで学べること)04:52 Next Episode Preview (次回予告)💡Learning Tips ✔️ Listen several times to get used to the rhythm of Japanese. ✔️ Try to shadow the narration aloud. ✔️ Pause and think when you hear the question section.📘 Study MaterialsFull script (with/without furigana) + vocabulary list + cultural notes are available here 👇 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/a79ff5736e (PDF for Episodes 1 & 2 are available for free for a limited time ☕)☕ Support My ChannelIf you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi. Your contribution helps me create more high-quality Japanese learning materials 💖 👉 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile🌏 Learn Japanese with MeWould you like to take my class? I’d love to help you explore Japanese through stories and culture! 🌐 https://meg-smile.com/lesson/🏯 About the Kojiki SeriesThis series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today.🌏 Thinking about moving to Japan?I also support visa and immigration procedures as a certified administrative scrivener (immigration lawyer) in Japan.Learn more here:👉 https://www.trust-gyosei.com/immigration-en/🎵 Images, Videos & Music Credits CANVA：https://www.canva.com/ Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/ MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net#Kojiki#LearnJapanese #JapaneseMythology

This video contains a retelling of a classic Japanese tale in simple language.Today’s video features “The Mermaid and the Red Candle.”💡 This story was inspired by “Akai Rōsoku to Ningyo” (The Red Candles and the Mermaid) by Mimei Ogawa (1882–1961) — a well-known modern Japanese short story.I rewrote it in easy Japanese (JLPT N4 level) so learners can enjoy and understand the story more smoothly.This episode is suitable for JLPT-N4 learners.Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practice.☆WordsI’m publishing this information on my website.The content is available on the script page of this video.☆Script for this episodehttps://meg-smile.com/69-the-mermaid-and-the-red-candle-n4 ☆Would you like to take my class?I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey!Book a trial lesson directly through my website:https://meg-smile.com/lesson/（If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.）☆My profile pagehttps://meg-smile.com/about/☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸https://ko-fi.com/megsmile☆Images, Videos & MusicCANVA：https://www.canva.com/BGMer：http://bgmer.netVSQ plus+：https://vsq.co.jp/plus/

This video contains a heartwarming story inspired by Japanese literature.Today’s video features “Sachiko and the Gift of Happiness.” 💡 This story was inspired by “Happiness” by Shimazaki Toson (1872–1943) — a classic short story from early modern Japan. I rewrote it in simple Japanese so that learners at the JLPT N5 level can enjoy it easily.This episode is suitable for JLPT-N5 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practice.Additionally, there is a quiz based on this episode. Be sure to try it after listening!☆WordsI’m publishing this information on my website.The content is available on the script page of this video.☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/68-short-story-the-visitor-of-happiness-sachiko-n5/ ☆Would you like to take my class?I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey!Book a trial lesson directly through my website:https://meg-smile.com/lesson/（If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.）☆My profile pagehttps://meg-smile.com/about/☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸https://ko-fi.com/megsmile☆Images, Videos & MusicCANVA：https://www.canva.com/Adobe Stock：https://stock.adobe.com/jp/MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/BGMer：http://bgmer.net

📢 Explore Japan with a Digital Nomad Visa! 🌏 Starting July, I’ve taken on a new and exciting role: helping foreigners navigate the process of obtaining visas in Japan. 🗾 In this video, I introduce the Digital Nomad Visa—a game-changer for remote workers who want to live and work in Japan. 💼 What’s inside the video? ・What is the Digital Nomad Visa? ・Who can apply for it? ・Required documents and important rules ・How my office, Trust Administrative Scrivener Office, can help you 🎯 Exclusive Full Support Package My office offers a special service, including: ・Complete assistance with visa applications ・Personalized Japanese lessons (online or in Kitakyushu!) ・Ongoing support via LINE and email This is not just about getting a visa—it’s about creating a rich and enjoyable experience in Japan. Whether you need guidance on the application process or want to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, I’m here to support you every step of the way! 🌟 Ready to start your new journey in Japan? Visit my website for more details or send me a message. Let’s make your dream of living in Japan a reality! https://www.trust-gyosei.com/japanese-digital-nomad-visa-about/ Don’t forget to comment below and let me know your thoughts. See you in Japan! 🇯🇵✨ This video was created as of November 2024. Please note that visa rules and regulations may change due to future legal revisions. For the most up-to-date information, feel free to contact our office. This episode is suitable for JLPT-N3 level learners. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/67-digital-nomad-visa-n3/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ BGMer：http://bgmer.net

Recently, I donated my hair! Growing it out was quite a challenge, but I persevered. In this video, I'll share my hair donation journey, discuss the history of hair donations, and explain how you can donate your hair too ( in Japan). This episode is suitable for JLPT-N4 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/hair-donation-n4/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/

This video contains a scary story. If you don't like scary stories, please do not watch it. Today's video features a Japanese horror tale called 'The River Princess.' This story exists in various regions of Japan. I created this video by referencing these different regional versions. One day, a man saw a silver carp in the river. When he followed the carp... This episode is suitable for JLPT-N5 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. Additionally, I've prepared a quiz based on this episode. Be sure to take it after listening! ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/65-spirit-of-the-river-n5/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/ #comprehensible, #shortstory, #jlptn5, #podcast, #megsmile, storytelling, #listening, #japanese, #easyjapanese, #物語, #horror, #日本語の物語, #やさしい日本語, #japanesegrammar, #japasenestory,

Are you familiar with "Momotaro"?  It's a famous Japanese folktale about a hero named Momotaro who defeats scary demons. Today, I'm sharing a version of Momotaro where he is the villain, written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, a renowned Japanese author.  The original Japanese text is quite difficult, so I simplified it to the JLPT N3 level. If you'd like to read the original story, you can find it at the link below. Give it a try! https://www.aozora.gr.jp/cards/000879/files/100_15253.html This episode is suitable for JLPT-N3 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/64-the-dark-side-of-momotaro-n3/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/

This is an original story I've crafted. An elderly man cherished his beautiful rainbow umbrella. One rainy day, he found a little girl crying and... This episode is suitable for JLPT-N4 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. Additionally, I've prepared a quiz based on this episode. Be sure to take it after listening! ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/63-the-prism-rainbow-umbrella-n4/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/

This is an original story I've crafted. One day, a cat wandered into the post office. Following this unexpected visit, an old letter was discovered... This episode is suitable for JLPT-N5 level learners. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. Additionally, I've prepared a quiz based on this episode. Be sure to take it after listening! ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/62-the-cat-and-the-old-letter-n5/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music MotionElements：https://www.motionelements.com/

2024年春の私の毎朝の習慣を紹介します。 《I'd like to share my morning routine in the spring of 2024.》 This episode is at the JLPT-N3 level. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆”ふりがな”について This video's subtitles have very few furigana. Only the difficult kanji have furigana displayed. If you want to see furigana, please refer to the script available online. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆おすすめAPP：Cotomo https://cotomo.ai/ Recommended for practicing natural Japanese conversation! ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/61-morning-routine-n3/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music BGMer：http://bgmer.net

This story is based on a folktale passed down in Shimane Prefecture. This episode is at the JLPT-N4 level. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words & Quiz I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/60-one-day-late-flower-seller-n4/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music BGMer：http://bgmer.net

This is an original story I created.This video is the second installment of the following video. ▷Hanako’s daily life （https://youtu.be/vcZX1piFcnQ?si=WL6yjJiYbMuS2gji) This episode is at the JLPT-N5 level. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The content is available on the script page of this video. ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/59-hanakos-new-room-n5/ ☆Would you like to take my class? I’d love to help you start your Japanese learning journey! Book a trial lesson directly through my website: https://meg-smile.com/lesson/ （If it’s your first time, please book a trial lesson to get started.） ☆My profile page https://meg-smile.com/about/ ☆Love my content? Consider supporting my work on Ko-fi! Your generosity helps me create more engaging Japanese learning resources for you. Every contribution is greatly appreciated! ☕️🌸 https://ko-fi.com/megsmile ☆Music BGMer：http://bgmer.net