This episode is about the relationships between "Forms" and "Personalities". We use some vocabulary of the forms, such as round and sharp, as metaphors of the personalities in Japanese. Metaphor is actually very interesting! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I introduce some phrases using "head" and "face". (頭と顔） Japanese have many metaphorical phrases using our body parts, so if you learn those, you can expand the range of expression. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

The topic of this time's episode is "Cleaning". In Japan we usually do spring cleaning in the end of the year. So let's learn some expressions relating to cleaning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This episode features "Positive words". 2024 has just started so I hope that this year will be fantastic for you with these positive words! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This time, the topic is the job. How was your work this year? Let's learn Japanese looking back on this year's business! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talk about our feelings and emotions. We have a lot of complicated emotions which are sometimes very difficult to explain in words. But I believe that emotions and language are closely tied and related. So let's think about our emotions and at the same time learn Japanese! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talked about rice which is Japanese staple food. Enjoy Japanese food and language learning at the same time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talk about "nervousness or tense". How do you overcome the nervousness? Do you have any tips to deal with anxiety situation? If we know the way to handle those situations, maybe we can enjoy our lives more! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about nature. Let's learn Japanese enjoying the nature! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

I think language learning has many benefits to us. In this episode, I talk about why language learning is so great. I believe that this will motivate you to keep learning Japanese! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode I talk about our personalities, Introvert or Extravert. Sometimes, it`s difficult to put oursonalities into words because in many cases they are ambiguous and ambivalent. But let's practice describing them! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

Hi, everyone! In this episode I talk about our chronotype. I am a morning person so I am more active in the morning than in the night. How about you? 皆さんは朝と夜、午前と午後、どちらが活動的で生産的になれますか？ Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about the weather. I introduced some vocabulary which might be new for the listeners! This episode was recorded in January which is in the middle of winter in Tokyo. So I talk about winter a lot, but now the season is changing to Spring here. Enjoy!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

This time I talk about Music and instruments. You can learn important vocabulary and expressions related to music! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I recommend some sight-seeing spots in and around Tokyo. Tokyo is not only a big city but still have beautiful nature and traditional culture. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about this year's new years resolution. What kind of new year's resolution do you have? Let's write down the goals of the year and achieve them! 新年の抱負を日本語で書いて、実現させましょう！ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about Sports in Japan. Let's learn vocabulary related to sports and enjoy it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, we talked about spending the Golde Week, a Japanese holiday week. We went to Wakayama and Nara and had a fun time! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I introduce the expression of comparison. Which do you like coffee or tea? Is it better to go to the shop by car? There are many ways to compare in Japanese. So let's compare our favorite things together! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

つい、やりすぎてしまうことってありますよね。 今回はそんな時の表現を学びましょう In this episode, I talk about how to express when you overdo something or if something is too much. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

外国語を学び始める時、どこから手をつければいいのか、迷いますよね？ 人それぞれ、学び方はあると思いますが、僕の学び方の一部を紹介したいと思います。 In this episode, I talk about my approach to a new language. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

生徒へのインタビュー、後編です。 お楽しみください！ This is the student interview part2. The interview continues from the last episode. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

I interviewed one of my students. His name is Alvin. He has been studying Japanese with me for more than 2 years. We talked about our online lessons and his learning history. Enjoy! 今回のエピソードはエピソード形式です。 僕の生徒でもある、アルビンに日本語学習について話しを聞きました。 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、季節の食べ物、「梅」について話をしました。 日本にはうめぼしや、梅酒（うめしゅ）など、梅を使った定番の食べ物がありますね。 梅は今が「旬」です。 みなさんも、ぜひ自分の梅の使い方を見つけてみてはいかがでしょうか。 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は夢（ゆめ）について話をしました。 みなさんは、ふだんどんな夢をみますか？ 日本語で夢をみたことはありますか？ In this episode, we talk about "dreams". If you speak Japanese in your dream, it should be a sign you are close to fluency. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

みなさん、こんにちは！ 東京は、3月になってあたたかくなってきました。 春といえば、桜！ というわけで、今回のエピソードのテーマは「桜」です。 In this episode, we talk about Sakura, Cherry blossom. In Japan, it's a tradition in Spring that people gather under the cherry blossom, drinking and eating food. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、「言葉のいいかえ」にについて話をしています。 パラフレーズを使ったり、類義語（るいぎご）を調べてみることで、 表現（ひょうげん）の幅（はば）はぐっと広がります。 一歩先（いっぽさき）の表現力を身につけましょう！ In this episode, we talk about " Paraphrase" for language learning. You can expand your range of expression with paraphrase and synonyms. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、節分（せつぶん）について話をしました。 今年は2月2日が節分（せつぶん）。 この日に行われる伝統的（でんとうてき）な行事（ぎょうじ）について話をしています。 ぜひ、日本語を文化と合わせて学んでみてください。 In this episode we talk about "Setsubun". Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は日本の「温泉」について話をしました。 寒い時期は特に温泉に入りたくなりますね。 日本の各地にはたくさんの温泉があり、それぞれに特色があります。 みなさんもぜひお気に入りの温泉を探して見てください。 In this episode, we talk about Japanese hot springs. There are various kinds of hot springs in Japan. Their components and benefits vary depending on the areas. It will be one of the most exciting things for your trip to find your favorite hot spring. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、体を使った表現について話をします。 頭や、顔、目など体の部分を使った表現が日本語にはたくさんあります。 みなさんの言語には、どんな体をを使った表現がありますか？ In this episode we talk about Idioms using Parts of the Body. Those idioms are super useful in daily conversation! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

あけましておめでとうございます！ 2021年最初のエピソードはお正月について話をしています。 みなさんはどんな年末年始（ねんまつねんし）を過ごしましたか。 みなさんにとって、2021年が素晴らしい年になりますように！！ In this episode, we talk about how to spend New Year's. We wish you all the best for this year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

 今回は、ひさしぶりの旅先紹介です。 熊野古道（くまのこどう）について紹介します。 僕も大好きなおすすめスポットです。 早く旅ができる世の中になるといいですね。 In this episode, we introduce one of the great tourist destinations in Japan which is called "Kumano Kodo". We hope we can travel freely again soon. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、日本のトイレについて話をしています。 日本のトイレは清潔（せいけつ）さに加えて、多くの機能(きのう）があります。 機能が多すぎて、よくわからないことも！？ In this episode, we talk about Japanese Toilets. There are many functions in Japanese toilets  and they are still developing. Enjoy smart toilet experience! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode, I talk about Japanese beach. We have so many beautiful beaches. Find your favorite one! 今回は、日本の海について話をしました。 日本に来たときには、ぜひお気に入りのビーチを探してみてください。 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

みなさん、こんにちは！ 今回は日本の結婚式について話をします。 日本の結婚のシステムはみなさんの国とは少しちがうかもしれません。 新しい単語やフレーズがでてきますので、ぜひ何回も聞いてみてください。 Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、花火について話をします。 日本の夏は、花火大会がたくさん開催（かいさい）されます。 また、家族や友達どうしで、手持ち花火をするのも夏の楽しみの一つですね。 In this episode, we talk about "Fireworks". Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回のエピソードはポリグロットについて話をしています。 ポリグロットとは複数の言語を話すことができる人のこと。 世界には、２０ヶ国語以上の言語を話すことができる人がいます。 ポリグロットの学習方法は日本語の学び方の参考（さんこう）になります。 In this episode, I talk about "Polyglot". How do the polyglots learn languages? We can learn many things from their positive attitude to language learning. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、くだものについて話をします。 夏から秋にかけては特においしいくだものがスーパーにならびます！ 同じ種類のくだものでも日本と海外ではその形や大きさが違ったりしますね。 みなさんに好きなくだものはなんですか？ In this episode, we talk about fruits. In Japan, from late summer to autumn is the best season for many fruits. Let's find out your best fruits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

東京の自然、公園について話をします。 大都会東京は、高層（こうそう）ビルやショッピングモールばかりだと思われがちですが 実は、自然を楽しむことができる場所も残されています。 ぜひ、みなさんも自分の足で、東京の自然を見つけてみてください！ In this episode, we introduce Nature in Tokyo. As you know, Tokyo is a big city but still, there are some spots surrounded by beautiful nature. We recommend some places where you can enjoy taking a walk, yoga, running, or just relaxing close to nature. You can find rich nature in Tokyo if you walk around and try to find it! Enjoy!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、オノマトペについて話をしています。 日本語にはたくさんのオノマトペがあります。 実は、あまり勉強する機会（きかい）がないオノマトペ。しかしその表現力（ひょうげんりょく）はとても深く、幅広いです。 皆さんもこれを機会（きかい）にぜひオノマトペを使って話してみましょう！ In this episode, we talk about Onomatopoeia. You can express a variety of things using onomatopoeia, though there are few chances to study. So take advantage of this opportunity and go to the next level! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、いつもとはちょっと違い、詩を朗読（ろうどく）します。 宮沢賢治（みやざわけんじ）の雨ニモマケズという詩です。 日常で使われる表現とは少し違いますが、とても素敵な詩です。 ぜひ、みなさんも自分の好きな作品を見つけて、声にだして読んでみましょう！ This time, I read aloud a Japanese famous poem, " Amenimomakezu". The expressions and phrases are a little bit different from normal conversation. But the language in this poem is beautiful. Reading aloud is one of the best ways to learn the language. You can acquire the language throughout the reading. I hope that you can also find your favorite poem, novel, or author. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、オンライン教育について話をしました。 コロナウイルス の影響（えいきょう）で、社会状況（しゃかいじょうきょう）が大きく変わり、 仕事も教育もオンラインで行うことが増えていますが、みなさんはどのようにオンラインを活用していますか？ In this episode, we talk about "Online education". Now, online education is a big industry. People have realized that we can learn and communicate online. It seems online education can cover most of the things we have been doing in person. But still, it cannot cover everything.  So we should take advantage of each other's strengths. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、朝型と夜型について話をしています。 僕は朝型、妻のMasayoは夜型と反対のタイプです。 みなさんは、朝と夜どちらが得意でしょうか。 In this episode, we talk about "Morning person or Night person". Some people are more productive in the morning and others are in the evening. Whether you are a morning person or night person, the most important thing is to find the best time for you to be productive. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

日本の旅先を紹介シリーズの２回目です。 今回は鎌倉を紹介します。 何度行っても、楽しむことができる鎌倉。 日本に来たら、外せない場所です！ In this episode, we talk about one of the most famous tourist spot called "Kamakura". No matter how many times I visit Kamakura, I never get tired of this place. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回のトピックは、緊急事態宣言中（きんきゅうじたいせんげんちゅう）の暮らしについてです。 みなさんと同じように僕たちの生活も大きく変わりました。 そして、これからの生活もまた新しいものになっていくでしょう。 In this episode, we talked about how we lived during the state of emergency and what we want to do after that. Our lifestyle and work style have been changing and we are in the moment of building new standards. Let's think and talk about our future in Japanese! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、日本のビールについて話をしています。 最近（さいきん）は、クラフトビールがブームで、スーパーでも様々（さまざま）な種類（しゅるい）のビールが買えます。 黒ラベルや、一番搾り（いちばんしぼり）など定番（ていばん）のビールから、 ちょっと変わったビールまでいろんなビールを楽しんでいます。 In this episode, we talk about Japanese Beers. Recently, local craft beers are very popular. You can enjoy various beers on the trip. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、納豆について話をしています。 納豆は好き嫌いが別れる食べ物ですが、健康(けんこう）にもよく、和食を代表する食べ物です。 最近はご飯と食べるだけではなく、いろんな組（く）み合（あ）わせで食べられています。 In this episode we talk about Natto. This Japanese traditional food is either you love or hate. We love natto and if you haven't tried yet, it's worth doing. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、日本の雨の季節(きせつ）である梅雨（つゆ）について話をしています。 梅雨はジメジメして、雨ばかりであまりいいイメージがないですが、 梅雨には梅雨の楽しみ方があります。ぜひみなさんも雨の日の楽しみ方を見つけてください。 In this episode, we talk about the Japanese rainy season called "Tsuyu". This season usually starts at the beginning of June and continues until the middle of  July. This season has a negative image but you can find your way to enjoy the season. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回（こんかい）はしゅみやきょうみについてロールプレイをしてみました。 きほんてきなフレーズがたくさんつかっていますので、ぜひきいてみてください。 In this episode we do a roll play about how to ask and tell our favorite things. This time, we speak a little bit slowly than usual and use many basic vocabulary and phrases. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、おにぎりについて話をしています。 おにぎりは和食（わしょく）を代表（だいひょう）する食べ物です。 シンプルだけど、ごはんの中に、いろんな具をいれることができます。 僕たちのBlogでもおにぎりのつくりかたを、かんたんな日本語でしょうかいしています。 おにぎりのつくりかた：   https://kurashitotabi.com/onigiri/ In this episode, we are talking about Onigiri. Onigiri is one of the most popular and famous Japanese food. It's an iconic food of Japan and simple and easy to cook. You can enjoy various tastes with putting different ingredients inside the rice. We show how to cook Onigiri in our blog. https://kurashitotabi.com/onigiri/ Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回(こんかい）は、ビギナーの方（かた）のために自己紹介（じこしょうかい）の方法（ほうほう）についてお話（はなし）します。 自己紹介（じこしょうかい）でよくでてくる表現（ひょうげん）をつかいました。くりかえしきいて、練習（れんしゅう）してみてください！ In this episode, we do a role-play about self-introduction. This episode is for beginners and lower intermediate learners. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回のテーマは読書（どくしょ）です。 日本語を学ぶために最適（さいてき）な２つの小説と１つの詩（し）を紹介します。 読書は表現力（ひょうげんりょく）をつけるための、とても役立ちます。 ここで紹介している本と詩は、とても素晴らしい文章（ぶんしょう）で書かれていますので ぜひ、読んでみてください。 In this episode, I introduce 2 novels and 1 poem. By reading great books in Japanese, you can learn  a lot! You can not only get rich vocabulary but also it can help improve your listening and speaking skills. Enjoy!  ・紹介している本 アフターダーク(村上春樹）  After Dark(Haruki Murakami) 色彩を持たない多崎つくると彼の巡礼の年（村上春樹） Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage(Haruki Murakami) 雨ニモマケズ　 宮沢賢治  Amenimo Makezu (Kenji Miyazawa) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、日本の働き方について話をしています。 満員電車（まんいんでんしゃ）や残業（ざんぎょう）など、 ネガティブなイメージもある日本の会社ですが、最近その働き方は大きく変わって来ています。 日本で働くことを考えているみなさんにも参考（さんこう）になると思います。 In this episode we talk about Japanese work style. People might have negative images about Japanese companies like rush hour train and overwork. But it's work style has been changing. This should be a good shift for people who want to work in Japan. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

私たちが、これまでに行った旅先（たびさき）を紹介（しょうかい）するコーナーです。 今回は、北海道（ほっかいどう）にある帯広（おびひろ）を紹介します。 In this episode, we talk about our trip to Obihiro.　 Obihiro is located in Hokkaido. We really enjoyed eating local food, the nature and interacting with people there. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、しりとりについて話をしています。 シンプルなゲームですが、語彙力（ごいりょく）を楽しく強化（きょうか）できますよ。 In this episode、we talk about a Japanese word game "Shiritori". It's a simple game but you can enjoy increasing vocabulary. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

今回は、語彙（ごい）を増やす工夫について話をします。 自分の生活に関連する例文をつくると、単語やフレーズを覚えやすくなります。 In this episode, I talk about language learning tips, especially about how to increase vocabulary. If you learn from your real life situation, language learning will be easier. and fun! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

最近僕たちは、日本のあるboard gameにはまっています。 それは「将棋（しょうぎ）」です。今回はその将棋についてHiroとMasayoで紹介します。 In this episode, we(Hiro and Masayo) talk about a Japanese board game "Shogi". Recently we are really into this game. Enjoy learning Japanese! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

僕がどのように外国語学習（英語学習）を始めたかについて話をしています。 外国語学習を始めるにあたって、会話をする機会を見つけることはとても大事です。 母国にいても、外国語で会話をする機会は持つことができます。 みなさんも、日本語で会話ができるようにがんばってください！ In this episode, I talk about how I started language-learning. It is very important to find opportunities to speak the language. It seems difficult to have a conversation in the target language unless you go to the country. But actually we have lots of options even if we are in our home countries. So the key to success in language learning is to find the opportunity to have conversations! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message

In this episode,  we talk about the on-line drinking party. 今回のテーマはオンライン飲み会についてです。 Enjoy Learning Japanese! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiro-japanese/message