日本語 with あこ - Nihongo Picnic Podcast -

🚀 238. 新しいもんじゃ焼き

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚃 237. ソフトテニス

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚲 236. こどもがラーメン屋さんになりました

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares a story about her 16 year-old son starting his first part time job at a ramen restaurant.-----🚲：A little easier ...

🚀 235. 日帰り鎌倉ツアー

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares a story about a day trip to Kamakura with friends.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use...

🚃 234. 東京でピクニックをしました

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares a story about a picnic event we had in Yoyogi Park this month with students, and teachers.-----🚲：A little easier...

🚲 233. North Carolina に行きました

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚀 232. 新しい友達とハンバーガー

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares a story about meeting new friends from her son's high schools, and having lunch together in Shinjuku.-----🚲：...

🚃 231. 飲み会の幹事

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako explains what a 幹事 (kanji/organizer) does at a 飲み会 (nomikai/drinking party) , and and why organizing it can be har...

🚲 230. 東京でイベントをしました

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚀 229. ねこの日

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about Cat Day in Japan and share a story about her family's cat.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. M...

🚃 228. バレンタイン♡

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about Valentine’s Day in Japan and shares how she celebrated it with her family. -----🚲：A little easier than ot...

🚲 227. 東京で雪がふりました

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚀 226. 圧力鍋デビュー

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about a new cooking tool she recently bought and how it changed the way she cooks at home!-----🚲：A little easier ...

🚃 225. ドラマ「いいこと悪いこと」

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚀 224. High-advanced Pilot Class

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ako talks about our high-advanced Japanese classes and introduces a new pilot group lesson at Nihongo Picnic. Details are in the link...

🚃 223. あけましておめでとうございます

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚀 222. お疲れ様でした2025！

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚲 221. たこやき Party

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about a takoyaki party at a friend’s home and shares a fun time cooking and eating together. -----🚲：A little ea...

🚃 220. Picnic Night をしました

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nihongo Picnic Newsletter: A Look Inside Our Community: Picnic Night in Tokyo 🥂-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use ...

🚀 219. UNIQLOとMUJI

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about UNIQLO and MUJI, two popular Japanese brands, and a small experience that made her think about their different s...

🚲 218. ついに、Switch 2 がうちに来た！

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚃 217. 私の好きなうどん

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods, udon. Listen to hear what kind she likes the most.-----🚲：A lit...

🚀 216. 高円寺で音楽を楽しむ

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about a weekend spent in Koenji for a street music festival, in a neighborhood full of music and personality.🎸 第1...

🚲 215. Halloween Party

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares a fun story about dressing up and celebrating Halloween with friends.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes....

🚃 214. City Pop カラオケの会

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----Ako recently went to karaoke with some new friends. Listen to hear what made this City Pop karaoke night so fun.-----🚲：A little easier than ...

🚀 213. 母の入院

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about what hospital life in Japan is like, from shared rooms to meal cost and Japan's health insurance system. ---...

🚲 212. 高校生の旅行

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about her teenage son's first trip without parents.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I...

🚃 211. Night Time Economy

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----Have you heard of Night Time Economy? Ako talks about this new trend in Japan and how people are making the most of their nights.-----🚲：A li...

🚀 210. 夏が終わっちゃう

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----Ako usually dreads summer... but this year a new hobby changed how she feels about the season!-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Mo...

🚲 209. #100日チャレンジ

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----This time, Ako talks about the "100 -days challenge." Have you heard of it? What challenge would you try for 100 days?-----🚲：A lit...

🚃 208. Monsterのボクシング

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----Ako shares her experience watching a big boxing match in a special setting. -----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use i...

🚀 207. 子供の夏休み

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about her children's summer vacation and how they spent their longest school holidays. -----🚲：A little easier...

🚃 206. Podcast Club

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about a surprising discovery related to her podcast and shares her gratitude to listeners who continue to support her....

👥 205. 走る、走る、走る！ interview with Tomoさん

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako welcomes guest Tomo, who shares his passion for running.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use ...

🚲 204. スカートを作りました

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares her recent discovery of a new hobby. Listen to find out what it is and why she enjoys it so much.-----🚲：A little...

🚃 203. Mrs. Green Apple

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🍏 Mrs. Green Apple-----In this episode, Ako shares her recent experience with one of Japan’s most popular bands, Mrs. Green Apple.-----🚲：A l...

🚲 202. France - ヨーロッパ旅行 -

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In the final episode of her Europe series, Ako talks about attending a wedding in France and spent a lovely time celebrating and connecting with ...

🚃 201. London -ヨーロッパ旅行 -

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----Ako visited London and enjoyed walking around the city and meeting friends.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in...

🚲 200. Switzerland - ヨーロッパ旅行 -

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----Ako continues her Europe trip and talks about her time in Switzerland.-----🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the ...

🚃 199. Austria - ヨーロッパ旅行 -

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about her train trip from Berlin to Austria and a beautiful and quiet place she found there. -----🚲：A little easi...

🚃 198. Berlin - ヨーロッパ旅行 -

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako talks about her first trip to Berlin and meeting her old friend and colleague. -----🚲：A little easier than other episod...

🚃 197. はじめてヨーロッパに行きました！

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares about her first trip to Europe, visiting an old friend and dealing with a few troubles along the way. Enjoy!-----🚲...

🚃 196. 中学校と小学校の卒業式

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

-----In this episode, Ako shares stories about her kids’ graduation ceremonies. Listen to the episode to find out what Japanese school graduation ce...

🚲 195. 走るホテル

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ako talks about different places to stay when you travel, and she shares about a new type of moving hotel in Japan!🚲：A little ea...

🚃 194. 高校の受験

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nihongo Picnic New JLPT Prep Group LessonsJLPT Official WebsiteThis podcast episode talks about Ako talks about her son's high school entrance exa...

🚀 193. ぐらんぱる公園 in 伊豆

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ぐらんぱる公園Ako talks about her weekend trip to Izu with her family and her brother’s family. Listen to hear more about their adventures.🚲...

🚲 192. スキーに行きました

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.In this episode, Ako talks about her first ski trip with h...

🚃 191. 日本語ピクニックの社員旅行

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥：...

🚲 190. AIメガネ

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level.🚃：About N3 level  🚀：For advanced learners👥：...

🚀 189. 買い物の楽しみ方

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 188. 君ノ高校

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

君ノ高校 日光江戸村 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀...

🚲 187. カラオケの学校

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 186. 山手線の駅

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nihongo Picnic original Anki deck Yamanote Line Station Names in kanji | 山手線の駅名 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar...

🚃 185. あけましておめでとう！

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for the newsletter! https://www.nihongopicnic.com/contact Nihongo Picnic Substack https://nihongopicnic.substack.com/ 🚲：A little easier ...

🚀 184. Merry Christmas!

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 183. 忘年会

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 182. ガチャガチャ

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

くら寿司 https://www.kurasushi.co.jp/ 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N...

🚀 181. 週末の作りおき

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 180. 私の好きなチョコレート

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MUJI Salted Caramel Cacao Truffles https://www.muji.com/jp/ja/store/cmdty/detail/4550344259061 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most gramm...

🚃 179. 天気の神社

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 178. つながらない権利

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Slack ビジネスチャットのマナーとは？マナー違反の例やルールを紹介 https://slack.com/intl/ja-jp/blog/collaboration/business...

🚃 177. カラオケで City Pop

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 176. 私の地元の好きな人たち

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 175. 先生たちと飲み会

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 174. 最近、英語の練習のためにやっていること

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 173. 母の誕生日プレゼント

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

スイカゲーム https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000043363 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the ...

🚃 172. 近所にできたショッピングモール

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 171. 新しい Macbook

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 170. Netflix -地面師たち-

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Netflix -地面師たち- https://www.netflix.com/jp/title/81574118 🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes ar...

🚃 169. ボクシングを始めて3ヶ月

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

👥 168. 日本語や英語のレッスンで何をする？Interview with Chiharu Part 2

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

👥 167. 日本語や英語のレッスンで何をする？ Interview with Chiharu Part 1

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

👥 166. 日本語ピクニック lead teacher のちはるさん interview with Chiharu

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 165. Waymo

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 164. ハラハラ

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 164. 模様替えをしました

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 162. 中学校の旅行

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 161. 結婚式に行きました

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 160. ゆかたを着ました

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 159. 長男の部活が終わりました

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 158. ボクシングを始めました

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 157. 日本語のイベントをしました

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 156. 温泉でケーキとワイン

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 155. Apple Vision Pro

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 154. New York

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 153. Buenos Aires

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 152. San Francisco

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners👥...

👥 151. ポーランド interview with Akane Part 3

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

👥 150. ポーランド interview with Akane Part 2

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

👥 149. ポーランド interview with Akane Part 1

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 148. おんせんでアイスクリーム

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥：Interview Transcript of each episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

🚃 147. 飛行機で何をしますか

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚲 146. 読書会に行きました

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 145. アルゼンチンとアメリカに行きます！

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚀 144. マルハラ

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners 👥...

🚃 143. 美容院と私

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚲 142. コンビニの中のバー

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚃 141. Tokyo Disney Land

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚃 140. 好きなおにぎり

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners👥...

🚃 139. 英語のレッスンが始まりました！

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🚲：A little easier than other episodes. Most grammar I use in the episodes are N4 level. 🚃：About N3 level   🚀：For advanced learners👥...