COTO RADIO: Podcast for Japanese Learners
Episodes
あいづちって何？What's a nod? 🙂↕️ | Coto Radio EP57
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss what's a nod in Japan. Start listening! Click ...
七五三 Shichi-Go-San 🎊 | Coto Radio EP56
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss Shichi-Go-San, a celebration for children. Start listening! Click ...
マッサージの日本語 Phrases For Massage 💆 | Coto Radio EP55
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss phrases related to massage. Start listening! Click ...
季節の日本語：秋 Season's Japanese: Autumn 🍂 | Coto Radio EP54
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss things about seasonal Japanese about summer. Start listening! Click ...
虫の声って何 What are the sounds of insects? 🐜 | Coto Radio EP53
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the sounds of insects. Start listening! Click ...
シルバーウィーク Silver Week 😎 | Coto Radio EP52
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss Silver Week in Japan. Start listening! Click ...
いいです、大丈夫です、結構です "No, thank you."、"I'm fine."、"I'm good."、"That's okay." 🙂↕️ | Coto Radio EP51
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss common phrases you will hear in Japan. Start listening! Click ...
熱中症 Heat Stroke 🌡️ | Coto Radio EP50
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss things about the Japanese related to heat stroke. Start listening! Click ...
お店の人の日本語 Japanese spoken by shop staff 💁♂️ | Coto Radio EP49
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss things about the Japanese spoken by people working in shops. Start listening! Click ...
季節の日本語：夏 Season's Japanese: Summer ☀️ | Coto Radio EP48
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss things about seasonal Japanese about summer. Start listening! Click ...
電車で出かける Going out by train 🚆| Coto Radio EP47
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss things about going out by train. Start listening! Click ...
日本語の早口言葉 Japanese Tongue Twisters 🗣️ | Coto Radio EP46
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss tongue twisters in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
飼い主さんと話す Talking to a pet owner 🐶 | Coto Radio EP45
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss phrases you can use when talking to a pet owner. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
梅雨 Raining Season 🌧️ | Coto Radio EP44
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the about the rainy season in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
朝起きてから家を出るまで From the moment you wake up in the morning until you leave the house ☀️ | Coto Radio EP43
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the verbs you use from the moment you wake up in the morning to when you head out. Want to know more? Start listeni...
妊婦さんと話す Talking to Pregnant Women 🤰 | Coto Radio EP42
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss how to small talk with pregnant women in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
どうして日本人は沈黙するの？Why are the Japanese so silent? 🤫| Coto Radio EP41
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss why the Japanese is so quiet. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
天気予報の日本語 Weather Forecast Japanese ☁️ | Coto Radio EP40
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the weather forecast phrases. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
天気のオノマトペ（春）Weather Onomatopoeia (Spring) 🌷 | Coto Radio EP39
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the spring weather onomatopoeia. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
季節の日本語 - ゴールデンウィーク Seasonal Japanese - Golden Week ✨ | Coto Radio EP38
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the phrases for the Golden Week and more. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
同じ音なのに意味が違うことばって？What words have the same sound but different meanings? 🔀 | Coto Radio EP37
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss words that have the sound but different meaning, and more. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
日本人との外食でのお会計フレーズ Phrases for paying the bill when dining out with Japanese 💴 | Coto Radio EP36
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the phrases for paying the bill, and more. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
季節の日本語_入学式・入社式・新入社員 Seasonal Japanese_Entrance Ceremony, Entrance Ceremony, New Employees 🧑💼 | Coto Radio EP35
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Japanese entrance ceremony, new employees, and more. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
日本人は本当にノーと言わないのですか Do the Japanese really not say no? 🙅🏻♀️ | Coto Radio EP34
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss how the Japanese say no often. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
スタバでカスタマイズしたい I want to customize at Starbucks ☕ | Coto Radio EP33
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss how to customize your drinks at Starbucks. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
コンビニでのフレーズ② Phrases at convenience stores ② 🏪 | Coto Radio EP32
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss again the phrases you can use at a convenience store. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
春の日本語：花粉症・卒業式・お花見 Japanese for Spring: Hay Fever, Graduation Ceremonies, Cherry Blossom Viewing 🌸 | Coto Radio EP31
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss spring phrases. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
美容院で髪を切りたい！ I want to get a haircut at a hair salon! ✂️ | Coto Radio EP30
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss phrases that you can use at a hair salon. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
コンビニでのフレーズ Phrases at convenience stores 🏪 | Coto Radio EP29
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss phrases that you can use at a convenience store. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
季節の日本語：節分って何？ What is Setsubun? 🍃 | Coto Radio EP28
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss what is Setsubun. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
あけおめ、ことよろ 略語って何？ Akeome, Kotoyoro. What's the abbreviation? 🗣️ | Coto Radio EP27
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss abbreviations in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
縁起がいい、縁起がわるいって？What's lucky or unlucky? 🍀 | Coto Radio EP26
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss about what does it mean to be lucky or unlucky. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
こんな時どう言う？―薬局で薬を買いたい！How do you say this? - I want to buy medicine at the pharmacy! 💊 | Coto Radio EP25
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss how to say I want to buy medicine at a pharmacy. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
こんな時、どう言う？_年末年始のあいさつ What to say in such a situation? New Year's Greetings 🎊 | Coto Radio EP24
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss what you should say during new years. Want to know more? Start listening! Click he...
こんな時、どう言う？What do you say in such a situation? 💬 | Coto Radio EP23
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss what you should say in several situations. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
日本のクリスマスってどうなの？How is Christmas in Japan?🎄| Coto Radio EP22
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss Christmas in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
割り勘ってどうなの？What's the deal with splitting the bill? 💴 | Coto Radio EP21
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss about spitting the bill. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
こんな時どう言う？―電車の中で What do you say on the train? 🚆 | Coto Radio EP20
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss what you should say on the train in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click her...
方言について About dialects 📖 | Coto Radio EP19
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the dialects in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
5時のチャイムは何のため？What is the 5 o'clock chime for? 🔔 | Coto Radio EP18
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the bell that rings at 5 pm every day in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
自然災害との付き合い方 Dealing with Natural Disasters 🌳 | Coto Radio EP17
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss dealing with natural disasters like earthquakes in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click ...
食事のマナーについて Manners of Dining 🍽️ | Coto Radio EP16
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss dining manners in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for the trans...
血液型を気にする日本人が多いのはなぜか Why Do Many Japanese Care About Blood Type 🩸 | Coto Radio EP15
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss why blood type is such a hot topic in conversations. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
ビジネス日本語ラジオ - 会議に出る Business Japanese Radio - Going to Meetings 🤝 | Coto Radio EP14
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss Japanese in a business meeting setting. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for ...
夏の思い出＆地球温暖化 Summer Memories & Global Warming ☀️ | Coto Radio EP13
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss about Olympics' media in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for the ...
自転車の乗り方気を付けよう！Be careful how you ride your bicycle! 🚲 | Coto Radio EP12
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss why you must be careful how you ride your bike in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here...
お土産・贈り物文化 Souvenir and Gift Culture 🛍️ | Coto Radio EP11
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss Japan's souvenir and gift culture. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for t...
日本の野菜と果物、高っ！Expensive Japanese Vegetables and Fruits 🥬 | Coto Radio EP10
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the expensive and high priced fruits and vegetables in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click he...
オリンピック日本のメディア Olympics' Media In Japan 🥇 | Coto Radio EP9
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss about Olympics' media in Japan. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for the transc...
「〇〇宣言・〇〇開き」“〇〇Declaration/〇〇Opening” 🗣️ | Coto Radio EP8
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics regarding different declarations. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for the...
政党・議会の話 About Political Parties and Parliaments 📢 | Coto Radio EP7
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss Japan's political parties and parliament. Want to know more? Start listening! Click here for the tr...
ポイント文化 Point Culture 💮 | Coto Radio EP6
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the point culture in Japan. Many places allow you to earn points; with those, you can also use them to buy things. ...
洗濯物どこに干す？Where to Dry Your Laundry 👕 | Coto Radio EP5
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the controversy of where to dry your laundry. In Japan, people usually dry them on their balconies. Want to know mo...
投票率30％ってどうなの？ What About The 30% Voting Rate? 🗳️ | Coto Radio EP4
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss voting rates in Japan. Minato-ku, also known as the heart of Tokyo city, has about 180,000 ~ 200,000 residents! How...
日本の天気…つゆ？ Japan's Weather... Rainy Season ☔︎︎ | Coto Radio EP3
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss the rainy season in Japan, also known as 梅雨 (つゆ). Interestingly, there is another way to describe the rainy...
オーバーツーリズム Overtourism 📸 | Coto Radio EP2
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss "overtourism" in Japan! Did you know that during peak season, 3000+ people climb Fuji Moutain in A DAY? W...
熊出没注意！Beware of the Bear ! 🐻 | Coto Radio EP1
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts discuss "wild animals" in Japan, focusing on bears that are quite common to spot in some rural areas. However, th...