🎙️ Why I Started Noa JP Radio

✨ Short Description

In this episode, I talk about why I started this podcast and what I hope it brings to your Japanese-learning journey. I also share the three main reasons behind this project and how I want learners to experience real, everyday Japanese through it.

✍️ Episode Details

I explain why I started this podcast: to share real Japanese, to help learners grow by using the language, and to talk about Japan from my own perspective. I also introduce upcoming themes like why Japanese people struggle with English and the issue of overtourism.

📝 Vocabulary Guide

発音 — はつおん — hatsuon — pronunciation

本題 — ほんだい — hondai — main topic

教科書 — きょうかしょ — kyōkasho — textbook

標準語 — ひょうじゅんご — hyōjungo — standard Japanese

関西弁 — かんさいべん — kansaiben — Kansai dialect

→ Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack.

🔗 Links

・Full scripts & vocab guide — https://noajpradio.substack.com/p/episode-1-why-i-started-noa-jp-radio

・Free newsletter — https://noajpradio.substack.com/

・Episode request — https://watery-closet-02b.notion.site/6df35c403f2d4345b01a8914ab41b304?pvs=105

・Threads — https://www.threads.net/@noa_jp_radio

🎧 About Noa JP Radio

I deliver real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips.

📩 Contact

Email: noa.jp.radio000@gmail.com

Threads: @noa_jp_radio

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