Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures【日本語Podcast】

I was Supposed to See Mt. Fuji… But a Rolling Suitcase on the Shinkansen Had Other Plans.

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

📚Turn this episode into real Japanese study.Download the Otomo Pack (Transcript, Grammar, Vocabulary & Quiz) on Patreon →https://patreon.com/...

Not Just a Hotel: The Special Experience of Staying at a Japanese Ryokan . | ホテルとは違う？日本旅行で一度は体験して欲しい「旅館」の魅力

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

📚Turn this episode into real Japanese study.Want to go further?　Get the Otomo Pack (Transcript, Grammar, Vocabulary & Quiz) on Patreon →htt...

A Family Milestone and Japanese Hospitality in the Chita Peninsula家族の記念日と、知多半島で感じた日本のおもてなし

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I share a warm family trip to Japan’s Chita Peninsula to celebrate my father’s birthday. We stayed at a beautiful ryokan with a private onsen (ope...

Season 2 Start!｜Let’s Start a New Season!

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

　Season 2 has started!In this episode (#001), I talk about the beginning of Season 2and what’s coming next.I also introduce Season 1 Episode #049 ...

Season 2 Teaser (#000): A New Journey Through Japan

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is the teaser episode for Season 2 of Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures.Season 1 has reached a milestone with 50 episodes, and a new season wi...

ちょっとだけ重大なお知らせWith Gratitude, Just a Little Announcement from Megumi

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much for listening to Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures!This episode marks a special milestone — the 50th one!I’m truly grateful t...

まさかの“トリプル旅”！？乗継時間も旅に変える、私の夏休み！My Unexpected “Triple Journey”! Turning Layover Time into Part of the Trip

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My summer vacation. An unexpected twist at the very last moment! I explored breathtaking scenery in Singapore, Sydney, and Uluru, connected with local...

YES? NO? それとも…？「大丈夫」のホントの意味【第2弾】　YES? NO? Or Something Else…? What “Daijoubu” Really Means [Part 2]

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last August, I talked about the word “daijoubu.” Many of you asked me to explain it more, so here comes Part 2! It’s a short and useful phrase, ...

私の部屋探しとタワーパーキング事件Finding a Home in Japan & My Parking Tower Disaster

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you look for when apartment hunting in Japan? Ishare my must-have features—and a parking tower disaster I’ll never forget.What led someone...

サクッ・パクッ・ジュワ〜ッ！食感系オノマトペで味わうおいしい「なごやめし」Crunch, Munch, Sizzle! Savoring Delicious Nagoya Eats through Tasty Japanese Onomatopoeia

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

サクッ・パクッ・ジュワ〜ッ！食感系オノマトペで味わうおいしい「なごやめし」Crunch, Munch, Sizzle! Savoring Delicio...

日本旅行と日常にプラス！100円ショップで見つける私のおススメ。My Recommendations for Daily Life and Travel—Accessible from 100-Yen Shops"

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Essential items I always use for Japanese travel and daily life: Recommended products from 100-yen shops私がいつも使っている、日本旅行や...

春の桜と広島の魅力、引っ越しで始まる新生活Spring Blossoms and the Charm of Hiroshima: A New Chapter Begins with Moving

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on life in Hiroshima, the podcast shares a scenic cherry blossom viewing from a river cruise paired with delicious Setouchi cuisine. It als...

冬の山陰旅行：鳥取・島根の温泉とカニ、出雲大社に癒される旅A Winter Trip to San'in: Relaxing in Tottori and Shimane's Hot Springs, Enjoying Crab and Visiting Izumo Taisha

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

冬の山陰旅行：鳥取・島根の温泉とカニ、出雲大社に癒される旅A Winter Trip to San'in: Relaxing in Tottori and Shimane&#3...

お寿司・たこ焼き・すき焼き、家で楽しむ日本食体験！Sushi, Takoyaki, Sukiyaki: Enjoying the Japanese Cuisine Experience at Home!

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sushi, Takoyaki, Sukiyaki: Enjoying Japanese Cuisine at Home!In this episode, we welcome a family of friends from abroad who visited my home and exper...

日本のお正月の過ごし方と新年の目標How to spend new year's in japan and new year goals.

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

日本のお正月の過ごし方と新年の目標 How to spend new year's in Japan and new year goals. Learn about how to spend new year's in Japan...

日本旅行と温泉の楽しみ方。四文字熟語とともにHow to Enjoy Traveling in Japan and Onsen: Introduced in My Lessons, Along with Four-Character Idioms

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

日本旅行と温泉の楽しみ方。四文字熟語とともにHow to Enjoy Traveling in Japan and Onsen: Introduced in My Lessons, Along with Fo...

私のおすすめ！高知の魅力満載！足摺岬と仁淀川の絶景 "My Recommendation! Discovering the Charms of Kochi! The Stunning Views of Ashizuri Cape and Niyodo River"

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the breathtaking spots of Kochi, including Ashizuri Cape and Niyodo River. Enjoy the beautiful nature, hot springs, and l...

Upcoming Episode Teaser - Discovering the Charms of Kochi in a 3-Day Adventure!Day2

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Discovering the Charms of Kochi in a 3-Day Adventure! -Day2 Coming soon! This teaser introduces the highlights of my journey. For the full a...

Upcoming Episode Teaser - Discovering the Charms of Kochi in a 3-Day Adventure!Day1

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ Discovering the Charms of Kochi in a 3-Day Adventure! -Day1 Coming soon! This teaser introduces the highlights of my journey. For the full adv...

なぜあなたはそれをそこで食べますか⁉私が驚いた食事の現場。Why do you eat it there⁉ I was surprised, the eating scene.

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

なぜあなたはそれをそこで食べますか⁉私が驚いた食事の現場。Why do you eat it there⁉ I was surprised, the eating scene. ...

大忙しの8－9月、先週・明後日・翌週？いろいろな日にちの言い方。Very busy August-September, last week, next day, next week? Various ways to say the date.

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am talking about my experience with Japanese funerals and busy August-September episodes. Introduces various ways of saying the date. There are also...

まちがえたら大丈夫じゃない！便利な言葉「大丈夫」の使い方 If you make a mistake, it's not okay! How to use the useful word “Daijoubu”.

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

間違えたら大丈夫じゃない！便利な言葉「大丈夫」の使い方 If you make a mistake, it's not okay! How to use the useful wor...

米沢牛に山形そば、お米にお酒　とってもおいしい山形へ。Yonezawa beef, Yamagata soba, rice, sake, and super delicious, go on a trip to Yamagata Prefecture!

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yonezawa beef, Yamagata soba, rice, sake, and super delicious, go on a trip to Yamagata Prefecture! 米沢牛に山形そば、お米にお酒、とっ...

しまなみ海道の旅。たっぷり、どっさり副詞とともに。Shimanami Kaido Travel and plenty of adverbs

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shimanami Kaido Travel and plenty of adverbs. しまなみ海道の旅。たっぷり、どっさり副詞とともに。 A story about a trip along ...

食事の「食べ残し」と「持ち帰り」Leftovers and takeaways when eating in Japan

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leftovers and takeaways when eating in Japan. I would like to share my experience and thoughts on "leftovers" and "take-out" of m...

大型手荷物に遭遇、新幹線のルールEncountering large baggage, Shinkansen rules

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

大型手荷物に遭遇、新幹線のルール Encountering large baggage, Shinkansen rules My experience with large baggage on the Shinkansen. I t...

自然災害への私の備えMy Preparedness for Natural Disasters

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

自然災害への私の備えMy Preparedness for Natural Disasters I received a question from a listener, "I would like to live in Japan, but ...

山口県の旅② 萩・秋芳洞、そして...Yamaguchi Prefecture②Hagi, Akiyoshido, and …

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

山口県の旅②　萩・秋芳洞、そして... Yamaguchi Prefecture②Hagi, Akiyoshido, and … 前回から続く山口県の旅。今回は絶景...

山口県の旅① 念願の温泉旅館へ。Trip to Yamaguchi prefecture① to my long-awaited hot spring inn.

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have been wanting to visit a hot spring inn in Yamaguchi Prefecture for a long time. Here are some delicious meals and sightseeing spots in Yamaguch...

2023年のまとめ。実は、今日は...　Let’s wrap up 2023 Actually, today...

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s wrap up 2023 Actually, today... With thanks for 2023. An update and happy report. Actually, what is today? Please check my WEBSITE for Transcr...

夜のジョギング、私の痛い事件。Jogging at night, my painful incident.

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

夜のジョギング、私の痛い事件。最近、夜の写真を撮るためにジョギングを始めたのですが、大転倒した笑う話...

茨城～福島を新発見！秋の温泉旅行 New Discovery of Ibaraki~Fukushima! Autumn Onsen （hot spring) Trip

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

茨城～福島を新発見！秋の温泉旅行久しぶりの旅シリーズ。茨城県から福島県に行ってきました。今までとはち...

「～に」と「～へ」私の境界線。～ちょこっと文法～　The "～に" and "～へ" my boundaries. ～A short time of fun grammar～

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

場所について話す時に使う格助詞「～に」と「～へ」私の使い方。 How to use the case particle "to" and "to&...

「ごちそうします！」へのこたえは？　"Gochisou shimasu" What do you say in response?

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

日本語でぜひ使ってほしい日常会話シリーズです。毎日のように使う身近な会話のやり取りです。「ごちそうし...

”だんだんどんどん”More and more～ちょこっと文法～　"dandan dondon" More and more ～A short time of fun grammar～

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More and more もっともっとを意味するオノマトペ表現。"だんだん　どんどん　ぐんぐん　ますます"　を短時...

パラオ共和国へのひとり旅　海編と四文字熟語My solo Trip to Republic of Palau; Sea Edition With four-letter idioms

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

前回からの続き海編です。旅の様子を四文字熟語をたくさん使って話しています。Continued from last time. I talk about ...

パラオ共和国へのひとり旅人とのつながり編　My solo Trip to the Republic of Palau: Connections with People Edition

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My solo trip to the Republic of Palau in March, I had a surprising encounter.I tried my hand at glass making!３月に行ったパラオ共和国への...

「気」を使う、道後温泉の旅　A trip to Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot springs, using the word "気ki".

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Very relaxing trip!　Words containing "ki" and idiomatic phrases using "ki" are included to introduce a trip to Dogo Onsen.とて...

カレー以上ってなに？いろんな「以上」の使い方。What's more than curry? Various uses of "more than"?"over"?

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

私の近況報告と、少しだけ文法のお話。「以上」という言葉のいろんな使い方を紹介しています。A report on my re...

節分と恵方巻　the devil is outside, the good fortune is inside.

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2月3日は日本の伝統行事、節分です。「鬼は外、福は内」　豆をまいて恵方巻を食べます。 February 3 is Setsubun, a t...

年末年始、おいしい山形旅。～慣用句と共に～Delicious Yamagata trip for the year-end and New Year's holidays. ～With idiomatic phrases～

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

２０２２年末に行った、美味しいものがたくさんある山形県への旅。素敵な旅館から、家庭の郷土料理まで。体...

師走の文法 ”ならない？いけない？" ”naranai？ikenai？thinking time here we go (^^)

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"ならない　いけない”はどう違う？どう使う？忙しい師走に少しだけ文法について考えてみました。What is the di...

いろいろお弁当生活Various Bento Life

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

自分で作る簡単なお弁当の話、学生時代のお弁当生活、仕事先でいただくいろいろなお弁当についてお話してい...

温泉の秋と楽しいオノマトペAutumn at the spa, with fun onomatopoeia

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

両親と行った宮島温泉旅行の話をたくさんのオノマトペとともに紹介しています。I am talking about the Miyajima Onsen t...

「○○の秋」～秋の楽しみ方～"Autumn of ○○"My way of enjoying autumn.

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

秋になるとよく聞く「○○の秋」について、私の秋の楽しみ方を話しています。I often hear about "Autumn of _____" in th...

大興奮！バスケットボール観戦。パンフレットと私。Great excitement! Basketball game. Brochures and me.

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

日本のプロバスケットボールリーグB.LEAGUEの試合を観戦してきました。大興奮の試合の様子ととそこで起きた、パ...

私の夏休み③ 石垣島宮古島の美味しい話 My Summer Vacation ③ Delicious foods of Ishigaki and Miyako Islands

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

私が夏休みで行った石垣島、宮古島の美味しい食事の話です。 I am talking about the delicious meals I had on Ishigaki and Miya...

私の夏休み②　沖縄県宮古島　My summer vacation② Miyako Island, Okinawa

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

私の夏休み②　前回の続き、宮古島編です。スキューバダイビングと私が行ったドライブスポットを紹介してい...

私の夏休み①　沖縄県石垣島　My Summer Vacation① Ishigaki Island, Okinawa

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

私の夏休み①　沖縄県石垣島に行ってきました。スキューバダイビングや、石垣島のおススメスポットを紹介し...

日本のお盆 Japanese O-bon

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

日本の行事の一つでもあるお盆についてのお話です。 This is a story about Obon, one of the most important events in Japan.

第二回私のおすすめ特集：呉市 My Recommendation Feature2: Kure City

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

先日、呉市に行ってきました。わたしが実際に体験したことや感じたことをお話ししています。

第一回私のおすすめ特集：平和記念公園エリア My Recommended Feature1: Peace Memorial Park Area

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

第一回私のおすすめ特集：平和記念公園エリア私のおすすめスポット、平和記念公園・原爆ドーム周辺エリアを...

私の住んでいるところは... Where do I live...

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Megumi shares her first impressions of living in Hiroshima for three months.I talk about famous sites like the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peac...

ご出身はどちらですか？ Where are you from?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about a common conversation topic in Japan:“Where are you from?”I’ll explain useful expressions like "shusshin" (hometown), &qu...

好きな日本の食べ物はなんですか？ What is your favorite Japanese food?

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is Japanese curry really Japanese food… or is it Indian?In this episode, I talk about Japanese cuisine—from ramen and sushi to gyudon and… yes, ...

きっかけは？ How did I start？

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’ll share the story of how I became a Japanese teacher — and it all started with... English!From scuba diving in Mexico to disco...

はじめまして！　Nice to meet you！

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, I’m Megumi.It’s nice to meet you! This is for everyone learning Japanese who wants to practice their listening skills. And for those who wa...