Momoko To Nihongo

Momoko To Nihongo is structured as a morning radio show -- called Asaradio -- where host Momoko talks about Japanese culture, daily life, and current topics in gentle, accessible Japanese aimed at beginners and intermediate learners. With nearly 180 episodes and a 4.9-star rating from 54 reviews, the show has earned a devoted following. Each episode runs about 10 minutes, covering subjects like how Japanese people choose baby names, seasonal traditions, regional foods, and everyday habits. Momoko speaks at a natural but unhurried pace, choosing vocabulary and sentence structures that beginners can follow with some effort. The morning radio concept gives the show a cozy, routine-friendly feel that listeners appreciate -- many use it as part of their daily Japanese study habit. One detail that sets this podcast apart is the availability of full episode scripts on the show's website. Being able to read along while listening is enormously helpful for beginners who are still training their ears to parse spoken Japanese. Momoko also takes topic requests through Instagram, which keeps the content responsive to what her audience actually wants to learn about. The show has a YouTube channel with Japanese-language vlogs that complement the podcast, and a Patreon for supporters who want to contribute. Listeners frequently describe this as the podcast that made Japanese listening practice feel achievable rather than intimidating, which is exactly the kind of encouragement beginners need.