EASY JAPANESE PODCAST

MASA and ASAMI co-host this prolific daily podcast that has amassed nearly 1,000 episodes since launching in 2021. The format is straightforward and effective: two native Japanese speakers chat about everyday topics at a deliberately slower pace, using vocabulary and grammar pegged to the JLPT N3 level. Episodes are short, usually between 5 and 16 minutes, making them perfect for a morning commute or a quick study break. The bilingual episode descriptions in both English and Japanese help learners pick episodes that match their interests -- recent topics include Japanese bathing culture, seasonal foods, travel stories, and workplace conversations. What listeners appreciate most is the natural dynamic between MASA and ASAMI. Their back-and-forth feels genuine rather than scripted, which means you are training your ear for the kind of Japanese that happens in real conversations between friends. Rated 4.6 stars from 68 reviews, the show has been described as ideal for high beginners to intermediate students who want daily exposure without heavy study pressure. The hosts maintain an active presence on YouTube and offer a Patreon membership with extra content and priority feedback. With nearly a thousand episodes in the archive, you could listen to this show every single day for years and still have material left to explore.