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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 episodehttps://meg-smile.com/60-one-day-late-flower-seller-n4/ ☆Would you like to take my class? If you haven’t used italki, click the link...

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 episodehttps://meg-smile.com/59-hanakos-new-room-n5/ ☆Would you like to take my...

In this video, I will introduce the long-running Japanese TV anime 'Chibi Maruko-chan', which has been airing for over 30 years. This episode is at the JLPT-N3 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/58-chibi-maruko-chan-n3/ ☆Would you like to take my class? If you haven’t used italki, click the...

In this video, I'll delve into the story of a significant figure in Japanese history, 'John Manjiro.' Stay tuned to discover his fascinating tale! This episode is at the JLPT-N4 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/57-history-john-manjiro-n4/ ☆Would you like to take my class? If you haven’t...

Today’s episode is titled “十六桜 (Jiu-roku-zakura)《Sakura Blooming on January 16th》. This story is based on a folk tale from Ehime Prefecture. This episode is at the JLPT-N5 level. I've also prepared a quiz based on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! 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...

Today’s episode is titled “庭の秘密～探偵物語1～ (niwa no himitsu ~tantei monogatari 1~)《The Secret of the Garden～Detective Story 1～》. This is a detective story I created. The story progresses through the narration of the detective. Please enjoy. This episode is at the JLPT-N3 level. I've also prepared a quiz based on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words I’m publishing this information on my website. The...

Today’s episode is “おもちゃの兵隊 (omocha no heetai)《The Toy Soldier》. This work was inspired by Andersen's fairy tale 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier.' It's a somewhat sad tale, but I believe it prompts contemplation about love. As Valentine's Day approaches, I've created this video. This episode is at the JLPT-N4 level. I've also prepared a quiz based on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words ／ Conjugation of...

Today’s episode is “魔女のパン(majo no pan)《Witches' Loaves》. This story is a simple Japanese translation of O'Henry's "Witches' Loaves.'' This episode is JLPT-N5 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 魔女（まじょ）：witch パン屋（や）：bakery お金持（かねも）ち：rich 帽子（ぼうし）を かぶる：wear a hat 硬（かた）い：hard 茶色（ちゃいろ）：brown 絵（え）の具（ぐ）：paints, colors 画家（がか）：painter, artist 絵（え）を描（か）く：paint a...

Today’s episode is titled 'Setsubun Ogre Story' (節分の鬼〔setsubun no oni〕). This is a tale inspired by a Setsubun folktale from Iwate Prefecture in Japan. This episode is JLPT-N3 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words☆ 節分（せつぶん）： Setsubun is the event held to pray for our happy and healthy life.It is held on Feb 3th or 4th.On that day, we throw away beans with saying "Devils out!...

Today’s episode is “月夜のおばけとかなしいひみつ (tsukiyo no obake to kanashī himitsu)《The Moonlit Ghost and the Sorrowful Secret》. This episode is JLPT-N4 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 月夜：moonlit night おばけ：ghost かなしい：sad,sorrowful  ひみつ：secret 森（もり）：forest 地面（じめん）：ground 足跡（あしあと）：footprints ～を追（お）う：to chase ～間（あいだ）に：while 急（いそ）ぐ：hurry 迷（まよ）う：get lost,to lose one's...

Today’s episode is “未来のペット (mirai no petto)《Future Pet》. This episode is JLPT-N5 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 未来（みらい）：future ペット：pet 居酒屋（いざかや）：izakaya (Japanese pub) 動物（どうぶつ）：animal ～なぁ：《suffix expressing casualness or familiarity》 ペットショップ：pet shop 店員（てんいん）：clerk いらっしゃいませ：welcome 僕（ぼく）：I, used by...

I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese. Today’s Theme is “おせち《osechi》”. This episode is JLPT-N3 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words☆ おせち料理（りょうり）：traditional Japanese New Year feast 伝統的（でんとうてき）な：traditional 元日（がんじつ）：New Year's Day 黒豆（くろまめ）：sweet black soybeans 大豆（だいず）：soy 祈（いの）る：pray えび：shrimp ひげ：beard 曲（ま）がる：bend 老人（ろうじん）：elderly...

Today’s episode is “星のプレゼント (hoshi no purezento)《Gift of the Star》. I created a Christmas story. This episode is JLPT-N4 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 星（ほし）：star 物語（ものがたり）：story 両親（りょうしん）：parents 経営（けいえい）する：manage 下（した）を向（む）く：look down 嘘（うそ）をつく：tell a...

Today’s episode is “冬の家族物語 (fuyu no kazoku monogatari)《Winter Family Tale》. I created a story about spending time with family in Japan during December and January. This episode is JLPT-N5 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 電気毛布（でんきもうふ）：electric blanket 雪合戦（ゆきがっせん）：snowball...

Today’s Theme is “１年間（ねんかん）の挑戦（ちょうせん）！勉強（べんきょう）を続（つづ）けてわかったこと”. This episode is JLPT-N3 level. Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words☆ 挑戦（ちょうせん）：challenge 法律（ほうりつ）：law 駅弁（えきべん）：Ekiben《Train station boxed lunch》 景色（けしき）：view モチベーション：motivation 資格試験（しかくしけん）：qualification exam ただ：only, just ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/46-studymethod-n3-level/ ☆If you haven’t used italki, click the link...

Today’s Theme is “新（あたら）しい習慣（しゅうかん）《New habits》”. This episode is JLPT-N4 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 習慣（しゅうかん）： habit 太陽（たいよう）：sun 新鮮（しんせん）な：fresh 空気（くうき）：air 環境（かんきょう）：environment 心（こころ）を落（お）ち着（つ）かせる：calm down ☆Script for this episode https://meg-smile.com/45-new-habits-n4/ ☆If you haven’t used italki, click the link...

Today’s episode is “たけしの夏 (Takeshi no natsu)《Takeshi's Summer》. This episode is JLPT-N5 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words 小学生（しょうがくせい）《shoogakusee》：elementary school student 夏休（なつやす）み《natsuyasumi》：summer vacation ～が 見（み）える／見（み）えない《～ga mieru / mienai》：be seen / can not be seen 庭（にわ）《niwa》：garden,...

I’ll introduce Japanese culture in easy Japanese. Today’s Theme is “お盆（ぼん）《Bon festival》”. This episode is JLPT-N3 level. I created a quiz on this episode. After listening, please take the quiz! Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices. ☆Words☆ お盆（ぼん）：Bon festival Obon is one of the Buddhist events. In Buddhism, it is believed that the spirits of family ancestors come back to this world during the Obon period between July and August, and a series of events take...