にほんごのたね Nihongo no Tane with Yumi

Nihongo no Tane 173: 娘のミュージカル2 My Daughter’s Musical 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Yumi shares the inspiring story of how her daughter landed the lead role in a local musical production of Percy Jackson—a role she ...

Nihongo no Tane 172: 娘のミュージカル My Daughter’s Musical | Japanese Immersion podcast

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Yumi shares a heartwarming story about her 17-year-old daughter’s summer vacation, which turned into an unexpected adventure on sta...

Nihongo no Tane 171: ラジオ番組 Radio Show | Japanese Immersion podcast

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Yumi visits her family home in Japan, only to find it cold, boring, and isolating—with no internet, books, or entertainment. Feelin...

Nihongo no Tane 170: 日本のお風呂 Japanese Bath | Japanese Immersion podcast

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Yumi returns to Japan in the dead of winter, navigating the chill of an old house, the busyness of inheritance matters, and the quiet...

Nihongo no Tane 169: 父のお葬式 My father's funeral| Japanese Immersion podcast

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Nihongo no Tane, Yumi shares a personal and heartfelt story about returning to Japan for her father’s funeral. From navigating un...

Nihongo no Tane 168: 試着室 Fittingroom| Japanese Immersion podcast

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Nihongo no Tane, Yumi shares a shopping trip with her daughter that started with a simple plan to buy one pair of exercise pants bu...

Nihongo no Tane 167: 会話 Conversation | Japanese Immersion podcast

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Nihongo no Tane, Yumi shares her recent conversations with her mother and younger sister in Japan. She reflects on how her elderly ...

Nihongo no Tane 166: お正月映画 New Years Movies | Japanese Immersion podcast

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Nihongo no Tane, Yumi takes us back to a beloved Japanese custom that is slowly fading: the “New Year Film” tradition. She reca...

Nihongo no Tane 165: あけましておめでとう Happy New Year | Japanese Immersion podcast

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Nihongo no Tane," Yumi reflects on her experience welcoming the New Year amidst a busy holiday season. She shares insights into tr...

Nihongo no Tane 164: 大物ぽんちゃんPon-chan, the great | Japanese Immersion podcast

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Nihongo no Tane," Yumi shares delightful stories about Pon-chan, the newest member of her family—a curious and calm kitten! She ...

Nihongo no Tane 163: 子猫 - 我が家の新メンバー　ポンちゃん Kitten – Our Newest Family Member, Pon-chan | Japanese Immersion podcast

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Nihongo no Tane," Yumi introduces a new, furry member of her family —a playful and adorable kitten named Pon-chan! She shares th...

Nihongo no Tane 162: ハリケーンとたくましい南部の人たち Hurricanes and the resilient people of the South | Japanese Immersion podcast

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Nihongo no Tane," Yumi shares her experience of navigating hurricane season in Florida. From power outages to the community’s re...

Nihongo no Tane 161: ピアノの先生2 The Piano Teacher Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of “Nihongo no Tane,” join Yumi as she shares her visit to her elegant piano teacher’s home. Discover how her refined lifestyle,...

Nihongo no Tane 160: ピアノの先生１ The Piano Teacher Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Nihongo no Tane," Yumi shares her delightful encounter with a professional pianist whose lifestyle is a page out of history. Explo...

Nihongo no Tane 159 人魚姫その2 The Little Mermaid Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the original, bittersweet tale of "The Little Mermaid" with this episode of "Nihongo no Tane." Explore the deeper, more poignant version of ...

Nihongo no Tane 158人魚姫その１ The Little Mermaid Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the original, bittersweet tale of "The Little Mermaid" with this episode of "Nihongo no Tane." Explore the deeper, more poignant version of ...

Nihongo no Tane 157私のお料理 Cooking | Japanese Immersion podcast

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the art of simple, family-friendly cooking with Yumi in this episode of "Nihongo no Tane." Join her as she shares her culinary journey, from ...

Nihongo no Tane 156 ピーマン Bell Peppers | Japanese Immersion podcast

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered why Japanese kids dislike piman more than broccoli? Find out on this new episode of "Nihongo no Tane" as Yumi delves into the fascinatin...

Nihongo no Tane 155 スペイン語 Spanish | Japanese Immersion podcast

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when Yumi decides to tackle Spanish through English? Find out on this new episode of “Nihongo no Tane” as she shares the funny and ch...

Nihongo no Tane 154: 歯医者さん The Dentist | Japanese Immersion podcast

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of her podcast, Yumi shares her personal story of dental discovery and recovery, emphasizing the vital role of dental care in our live...

Nihongo no Tane 153: クラシック音楽 Classical Music | Japanese Immersion podcast

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of her podcast, Yumi delves into the profound impact of classical music on personal growth, inspired by violin prodigy Yoshimura Himar...

Nihongo no Tane 152: 神童（しんどう）Child Prodigy | Japanese Immersion podcast

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard the term "神童" (shindou)? It refers to child prodigy, and this time, Yumi will talk about it. Listen to the podcast and let us ...

Nihongo no Tane 151: 能登半島地震The Noto Peninsula Earthquake | Japanese Immersion podcast

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! (Better late than never, right?). This year started not too good in Japan, with an earthquake and a plane crushing. So, this time Yumi...

Nihongo no Tane 150: 睡眠時間Sleeping Time and Daylight Savings | Japanese Immersion podcast

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about sleep! This time, Yumi will talk about her sleeping time, what she was doing when she woke up during the night (and now she stopped...

Nihongo no Tane 149 Nihongo no Tane - 健康オタク(けんこうおたく) Health Freak | Japanese Immersion podcast

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you eat during the day? Listen to the podcast and find out the new diet Yumi is doing!   KEY VOCABULARY: 実際(じっさい)に actually; re...

Nihongo no Tane 148: 腸活 Keeping the Gut Health | Japanese Immersion podcast

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues her talking about the changes she made in her life. What do you think of these changes? Listen to the podcast to know all the changes s...

Nihongo no Tane 147: 階段(かいだん) Stairstepper

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you tried stair stepper? Listen to Yumi to know why is she doing it and how it helped her to be in better shape.   KEY VOCABULARY: 階段(かい...

Nihongo no Tane 146: 生活で変えたことその2 Changes I’ve made Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues her talking about the changes she made in her life. What do you think of these changes? Listen to the podcast to know all the changes s...

Nihongo no Tane 145: 生活で変えたことその1 Changes I’ve made Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi has made some changes in her life. What do you think she changed? Listen to the podcast and hear her reflections on this!   KEY VOCABULARY: あま...

Nihongo no Tane 144: 電気ってすばらしい Electricity is Wonderful | Japanese Immersion podcast

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Hurricane Idalia has come to Florida, and after its passage, it left Yumi without electricity for a few hours. This made Yumi think about the impo...

Nihongo no Tane 143: 日本旅行のまとめ Summing up our Japan Trip | Japanese Immersion podcast

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, the trip to Japan ended and Yumi and her family are back in Florida. So, this time Yumi will reflect on the trip and the impressions she had ...

Nihongo no Tane 142: お土産の結果 The Results of our souvenirs | Japanese Immersion podcast

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A few months ago, Yumi comment us about the souvenirs she was planning to take to Japan for family and friends. Now that she’s back, she will tell u...

Nihongo no Tane 141: 日本旅行その4 Return to Japan Part 4| Japanese Immersion podcast

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final part of the long-awaited journey to Japan! This time, Yumi will tell us about an incredible visit to USJ and more about Tokyo. Liste...

Nihongo no Tane 140: 日本旅行その3 Return to Japan Part 3| Japanese Immersion podcast

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Yumi will tell us about the troubles she encountered while in Japan. Can you imagine what was the most difficult thing during her sta...

Nihongo no Tane 139: 日本旅行その2 Return to Japan Part 2| Japanese Immersion podcast

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the previous episode, Yumi talked about her arrival to Japan. This time, she will talk about what she and her family did after that, like going on ...

Nihongo no Tane 138: 日本旅行その1 Return to Japan Part 1| Japanese Immersion podcast

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, Yumi and her family are in Japan! It’s been a long time since the last visit, and it seems things have changed. At least, at the convenienc...

Nihongo no Tane 137: お土産その2 Omiyage Part 2| Japanese Immersion podcast

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the previous episode, Yumi told us she’s going back to Japan with her family. But she was having some issues deciding what to pick as souvenir fo...

Nihongo no Tane 136: お土産その1 Omiyage Part 1| Japanese Immersion podcast

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi is going back to Japan with her family! This is a long-awaited trip. Soon they will be reunited with family and friends, but… There is somethin...

Nihongo no Tane 135: セントオーガスティンの旅そのニ Saint Augustine part two | Japanese Immersion podcast

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the previous podcast, Yumi started to talk about her family trip to St. Augustine. Don’t miss the end of this story, where she explains the main ...

Nihongo no Tane 134: セントオーガスティンの旅その一 Saint Augustine part one | Japanese Immersion podcast

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This time Yumi went to a trip to St. Augustine, a city she usually goes with her family to the beach. But this time she made a different kind of trip....

Nihongo no Tane 133裸の文化Naked Culture | Japanese Immersion podcast

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Japanese culture about nakedness is different from the occidental one. Japanese people go to onsen naked while most occidental people would feel embar...

Nihongo no Tane 132温泉と裸 Onsen and Nakedness | Japanese Immersion podcast

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Description: Japan is a country with many hot springs. Going to one is an experience you may not want to miss during your stay in Japan. Listen to Yum...

Nihongo no Tane 131マリオ Mario | Japanese Immersion podcast

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi went with her family to see the Super Mario Brothers movie. Listen to Yumi talk about her thoughts on the movie and what she wanted to do after w...

Nihongo no Tane 130 やってみたいこと Things I want to try | Japanese Immersion podcast

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last time, Yumi talked about things she does on a daily basis. This time, she speaks about things she does occasionally and then things she would like...

Nihongo no Tane 129 毎日やっていること Things I do every day | Japanese Immersion podcast

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Yumi shares a few things she does every single day (or almost every day).   KEY VOCABULARY: 精神的(せいしんてき) psych...

Nihongo no Tane 128 ユニバーサルスタジオ Universal Studios Orlando | Japanese Immersion podcast

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi brought her family to Universal Studios in Orlando and couldn't help but compare the experience to her visit to Universal Studios in California m...

Nihongo no Tane 127 引き寄せの法則 The Law of Attraction | Japanese Immersion podcast

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi is worried about inflation. Everything is more expensive. Still, she maintains a positive outlook with affirmations and positive thinking. Even w...

Nihongo no Tane 126 オノマトペ Onomatopoeia | Japanese Immersion podcast

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Nihongo no Tane, Yumi discusses onomatopoeia in Japanese. She mentions that there are approximately 5,000 onomatopoeic words in Jap...

Nihongo no Tane 125 車購入その3 Buying Cars Part 3 | Japanese Immersion podcast

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi wraps up her talk about buying two cars and the problem with buying insurance for teenage drivers.   KEY VOCABULARY: 更新(こうしん)する ...

Nihongo no Tane 124 車購入その２ Buying Cars Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Yumi continues her story about her recent car-buying experiences.   KEY VOCABULARY: 普通(ふつう)(の) normal; common 結構(けっこう)...

Nihongo no Tane 123 車購入その１ Buying Cars Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Until recently, Yumi’s family has only had one car. This is unusual in the part of Florida that she lives in. Most families have at least two cars. ...

Nihongo no Tane 122 節分の鬼 The Oni of Setsubun | Japanese Immersion podcast

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

February 3rd was setsubun in Japan. The day that marks the end of winter and is followed by the beginning of spring. Listen as Yumi tells us a little ...

Nihongo no Tane 121 丙午 Hinoeuma | Japanese Immersion podcast

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s podcast, Yumi digs deep into an interesting superstition which caused the birth rates to plummet one year in the 1960s. It has to do with...

Nihongo no Tane 120 マナティーと人魚 Manatees and Mermaids | Japanese Immersion podcast

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi recently visited Silver Springs, a nature park in Florida which is famous for its glass bottom boats and manatees. Did you know manatees may have...

Nihongo no Tane 119 呼吸と日本語 Breathing and Learning Japanese | Japanese Immersion podcast

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes simple analogies hit home the hardest. Learning a language is like breathing. It’s the small repetitive acts that keep us going and growin...

Nihongo no Tane 118 2023年　令和5年　あけましておめでとうございますHappy New Year Reiwa 5 / 2023! | Japanese Immersion podcast

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this short message, Yumi has some good news to share with the New Year.   KEY VOCABULARY: 令和(れいわ)5(５)年(ねん) Reiwa 5 西暦(せい...

Nihongo no Tane 117 今年一年ありがとうございました！ Thanks for your support this year! | Japanese Immersion podcast

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the year 2022 comes to a close, Yumi thinks back on all the things that happened to her and her family this year.   KEY VOCABULARY: 今年(ことし...

Nihongo no Tane 116 今年の漢字「戦」 This Year’s Kanji | Japanese Immersion podcast

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s kanji has been selected. Out of 220,000 votes, the kanji for war or battle was chosen. Yumi talks about this as well as what’s been go...

Nihongo no Tane 115 あげる・くれる・もらう To Give and Receive in Japanese | Japanese Immersion podcast

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi’s daughter speaks Japanese, but sometimes incorrectly. In today’s episode, Yumi tells us how her daughter messes up “to give” in Japanese...

Nihongo no Tane 114 ピーカンナッツと栗 Pecans and Chestnuts | Japanese Immersion podcast

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi has a problem. The three large pecan trees in her backyard have produced tons of pecans. In this episode, she talks about what she’s doing with...

Nihongo no Tane 113 黒柳徹子さん Kuroyanagi Tetsuko | Japanese Immersion podcast

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Yumi talks about Kuroyanagi Tetsuko, a longtime announcer and personality, and her secrets for living long and well.   KEY VOCABULARY...

Nihongo no Tane 112 感謝祭とブラックフライデー Thanksgiving and Black Friday | Japanese Immersion podcast

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Description: It’s Thanksgiving and Black Friday season in the US. Yumi talks a little about what she and her family is doing and compares that with ...

Nihongo no Tane 111 夏時間 Summer Time | Japanese Immersion podcast

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daylight savings time in America is the one thing all Americans can agree to hate, and yet… they still can’t seem to come together long enough to ...

Nihongo no Tane 110 家族バンド Family Band | Japanese Immersion podcast

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi’s family band! It was one of her dreams and recently her family had a chance to perform. Listen as she tells us her thoughts on families coming...

Nihongo no Tane 109 綱引き Tug of War| Japanese Immersion podcast

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fall is a great time for families to get together and have fun. In this episode, Yumi shares a little about a recent multi-family getogether. There wa...

Nihongo no Tane 108 牧場に行きました I went to a farm | Japanese Immersion podcast

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most years, Yumi takes her family to a nearby farm to experience cows, goats, fun outdoor activities, and homemade ice cream. Clay… didn’t do very...

Nihongo no Tane 107 秋の味覚がいっぱい Full of autumn flavors | Japanese Immersion podcast

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The taste of fall has come and Yumi shares her thoughts about what this time of the year means in Japan. For more fun autumn words, please see our new...

Nihongo no Tane 106 台風とハリケーン Typhoons and Hurricanes | Japanese Immersion podcast

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricanes and typhoons. Not much fun, but both Japan and where Yumi currently lives, Florida, experience them annually. Japan not only has typhoons b...

Nihongo no Tane 105 乾燥機の穴そうじ　その2 Cleaning the Dryer’s Vent Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The exciting conclusion of Yumi’s “cleaning the dryer vent” two-part series. Okay, maybe not too exciting, but there are a number of useful voca...

Nihongo no Tane 104 乾燥機の穴そうじ　その１ Cleaning the Dryer’s Vent Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi is a do-it-yourselfer. With the help of YouTube, she has learned how to fix quite a few things around the house. But this time, it was a big chal...

Nihongo no Tane 103 息子君 A Friend’s Son | Japanese Immersion podcast

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, a friend of ours brought his son over to talk about Japan. This young man really wants to move to Japan. Yumi felt a little nostalgic after...

Nihongo no Tane 102 地下鉄サリン事件 Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack | Japanese Immersion podcast

11 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Japan is a very safe country. It is also very clean. There isn’t much garbage on the streets as you might see in other countries. However, there are...

Nihongo no Tane 101 101回目のプロポーズ The 101st Proposal | Japanese Immersion podcast

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 101st episode. Today, Yumi shares some details and trivia about a 1991 hit TV drama called The 101st Proposal starring Takeda Tetsuya and Asano At...

Nihongo no Tane 100 百回 100 Times| Japanese Immersion podcast

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

100th episode. Yumi started this podcast exactly two years ago and is now on her 100th episode. Today, Yumi talks about several interesting Japanese p...

Nihongo no Tane 99 掃除と神様 Cleaning and the Gods| Japanese Immersion podcast

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi has been on a cleaning kick. She’s always been tidy, but recently, she’s gotten serious about it. Japan has very clean streets despite (or pe...

Nihongo no Tane 98 オノマトペ4 Onomatopoeia Part 4| Japanese Immersion podcast

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues her discussion on onomatopoeia in Japanese. Japanese use sound words and mimetic words far more frequently than in English. Learning ho...

Nihongo no Tane 97 オノマトペ3 Onomatopoeia Part 3| Japanese Immersion podcast

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues her discussion on onomatopoeia in Japanese. Japanese use sound words and mimetic words far more frequently than in English. Learning ho...

Nihongo no Tane 96 オノマトペ2 Onomatopoeia Part 2| Japanese Immersion podcast

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues her discussion on onomatopoeia in Japanese. Japanese use sound words and mimetic words far more frequently than in English. Learning ho...

Nihongo no Tane 95 オノマトペ Onomatopoeia Part 1| Japanese Immersion podcast

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi is surprised by Clay’s usage of onomatopoeia. “Just as a Japanese person would say,” she thought. Onomatopoeia is used much more often in J...

Nihongo no Tane 94 認知症予防 Preventing Dementia| Japanese Immersion podcast

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Yumi looks at a few ways to help prevent dementia. Good news! By listening to this podcast, you are already doing one very powerful thing.   K...

Nihongo no Tane 93 オフ会（やる気） Face-to-face Meeting (Motivation)| Japanese Immersion podcast

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We spend so much time behind our computer screens, so it is nice to, once-in-a-while, actually meet people. Today, Yumi shares a meeting with a Makoto...

Nihongo no Tane 92 君の歴史 History of ”kun”| Japanese Immersion podcast

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A Makoto+ member had a question for Yumi. "Why are Diet members (Japanese parliament) called "kun" when "kun" is mostly for little boys?" Good questio...

Nihongo no Tane 91 魚の数え方 How to Count Fish | Japanese Immersion podcast

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues to talk about counters in Japanese. This series started due to a question from a listener about how to count Godzilla. Then, she talked...

Nihongo no Tane 90 ウサギの数え方 How to Count Rabbits| Japanese Immersion podcast

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi continues counting in Japanese. Last time, she discussed how to count Godzilla (is it 一匹 ippiki or 一頭 ittou?). This week, she turns her a...

Nihongo no Tane 89 ゴジラの数え方 How to Count Godzilla| Japanese Immersion podcast

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the original Godzilla movie from 1954, the professor uses the counter 一匹 to count Godzilla. But isn't 匹 used with small animals? Shouldn't Go...

Nihongo no Tane 88 自殺について About Suicide| Japanese Immersion podcast

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Japan has many wonderful things. The latest technology, tons of entertainment, low crime… but Japan also has one of the highest rates of suicide. Wh...

Nihongo no Tane 87 ママは心配 Mother is Worried | Japanese Immersion podcast

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi was very careful to always keep a sharp eye out on her children when they were young. In the shortest of moments, the unthinkable can happen. Jap...

Nihongo no Tane 86 オペラ座の怪人 The Phantom of the Opera | Japanese Immersion podcast

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Yumi once fell asleep during a production of Cats. You may be thinking, that's because it was in English! Nope. It was a performance in N...

Nihongo no Tane 85 一日一万歩 Walking 10,000 Steps a Day | Japanese Immersion podcast

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Walk 10,000 steps a day! Have you heard that slogan? Today, Yumi talks about how many steps the latest research suggests you should walk and what one ...

Nihongo no Tane 84 人生１００年その２ Living to a Hundred Part 2 | Japanese Immersion podcast

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Living to 100 is becoming more common in Japan. In the 1960s, only a few hundred people were over a hundred. Today, that number is around 80,000. Yumi...

Nihongo no Tane 83 人生１００年その１ Living to a Hundred Part 1 | Japanese Immersion podcast

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Getting in shape and staying healthy isn't just to feel better now, it also increases the change one can live longer. Japanese have the longest life e...

Nihongo no Tane 82 黄砂 Yellow Asian Dust | Japanese Immersion podcast

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have allergies? Yumi lives in Florida and while she doesn't have bad allergies, the pollen season is bad. In Japan, however, people with allerg...

Nihongo no Tane 81 桜の季節 Cherry Blossom Season | Japanese Immersion podcast

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spring has sprung, and Japan is filled with pink-hued flowers floating in the air. Yumi shares a few of her sakura-related thoughts and memories. KEY ...

Nihongo no Tane 80 似ている Resembling | Japanese Immersion podcast

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So-and-so looks just like that celebrity! Oh, I don't think so. Recently two people told Yumi her son resembles someone famous. Yumi looked at the cel...

Nihongo no Tane 79 人前でのスピーチ Speaking in Front of Others | Japanese Immersion podcast

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you do well speaking in front of others? Today, Yumi talks about giving speeches.   KEY VOCABULARY: 成人式(せいじんしき) coming of age ce...

Nihongo no Tane 78 決まり文句 Set Phrases | Japanese Immersion podcast

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

決まり文句 kimari monku are cliched phrases used in certain situations. Today, Yumi talks about a few useful kimari monku and the situations you ...

Nihongo no Tane 77 名前 Names | Japanese Immersion podcast

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know Makoto+ also has online courses? We just added one on Japanese names and it is free for Shogun or lifetime members. https://makotoplus.co...

Nihongo no Tane 76 スラング Slang | Japanese Immersion podcast

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi posts daily vocabulary images on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thejapanshop/). For the past month or so, the lessons have been on Japanese...

Nihongo no Tane 75 濡れ衣を着せる【ぬれぎぬをきせる】 Framing Someone | Japanese Immersion podcast

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yumi's cat and her childish embarrassment (this story is from when she was a first grade elementary student) gets her into some trouble at school. Do ...

Nihongo no Tane 74 コロちゃん Koro | Japanese Immersion podcast

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with the animal-theme from recent episodes, Yumi tells us about her first cat. The cat was plump and so received the name "Koro" (roly-poly...