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Hi, I’m Okkei.
I love telling real stories from my life so you can learn Japanese in a natural, fun way. Think of it as joining me for a conversation, while your Japanese grows step by step.

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"I really enjoy Okkei Japanese because the topics are always interesting and connected to real life. The furigana toggle on transcripts is very helpful because I can check words without losing focus. I also like how difficult words are sometimes rephrased in a natural way. The story keeps flowing without textbook-style explanations like 'which means,' so I can concentrate and actually enjoy listening."

James (U.S., Videographer)

"I always struggled to follow Japanese podcasts, but with Okkei Japanese I can finally keep up. The transcripts with furigana help me check new words, and I love how he tells real stories instead of textbook dialogues. It feels like listening to a friend."

Anna (Germany, Student)

"Other resources felt too slow for me, but here I get to hear clear Japanese with interesting topics. I listen on my commute, and little by little my ears have gotten used to the speed. Now I can watch Japanese YouTubers and understand so much more."

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Feb 02
Freetalk「将来の夢は?」コジコジの答えが深すぎる | "What is your dream?"  #93

Freetalk「将来の夢は?」コジコジの答えが深すぎる | "What is your dream?" #93

Thank you for your patience🙌公開おまたせしました
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Jan 24
京都できいた日本語の話 Story I heard in Kyoto #92

京都できいた日本語の話 Story I heard in Kyoto #92

at the bus stop near Kyoto station
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Jan 20
Unboxing new gear

Unboxing new gear

Member episode!
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Jan 17
Japanese Night Conversation from Our Futons 寝ながら話そう #91

Japanese Night Conversation from Our Futons 寝ながら話そう #91

On a Kyoto trip with Shun
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Jan 10
Growing Up in Japan 日本で生きること #90

Growing Up in Japan 日本で生きること #90

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Jan 03
Free Talk フリートーク Episode #89

Free Talk フリートーク Episode #89

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Dec 31
Arigato, 2025

Arigato, 2025

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Dec 27
A Day Living in Japan – Yokohama Weekend Diary

A Day Living in Japan – Yokohama Weekend Diary

Let's walk and talk in Yokohama
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Dec 20
Do Japanese people dance? with Shun(N3–N1)

Do Japanese people dance? with Shun(N3–N1)

Advanced Japanese conversation with Shun
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Dec 13
My First Study Abroad in the UK #86

My First Study Abroad in the UK #86

こんにちは オッケイジャパニーズです 皆(みな)さんお元気(げんき)ですか? 僕(ぼく)は元気(げんき)です 今日(きょう)は留学(りゅうがく)の話(はなし)をします 僕(
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Dec 06
Exclusive Podcast Episode 1 - Playing with Fire(literally)

Exclusive Podcast Episode 1 - Playing with Fire(literally)

Topics that I can not talk about on YouTube / Podcast. Dangerous things I did, Things I can only talk to a small group of people. This time I am talking about something bad that I did when I was a kid. It might have shaped my personalities in some way. Anyway, enjoy!
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Nov 29
Car Talk | Why Is Shun So Positive? #85

Car Talk | Why Is Shun So Positive? #85

こんにちは オッケイジャパニーズです 今日(きょう)はシュンさんと一緒(いっしょ)に 簡単(かんたん)な日本語(にほんご)のポッドキャストを撮(と)ります よろしくお願(ねが)いしまーす ごめんなさい 今(いま)
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