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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."

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"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."

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"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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Aug 12
Keeping Japan as a Dream | Japanese Listening Practice #71

Keeping Japan as a Dream | Japanese Listening Practice #71

日本(にほん)に来(き)たらもっと楽(たの)しいかもしれない もしかしたらがっかりするかもしれない 人生(じんせい)で一度(いちど)も日本(にほん)には行(い)きませんでした こんにちは、Okkei Japaneseです
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Aug 02
Calling Meta support then singing chilling by the sea

Calling Meta support then singing chilling by the sea

This is a members-only video update. In the first half, I talk about a phone call I had with Meta.
1 min read
Aug 02
30 mins Japanese Listening Podcast - Food & Salaryman #70

30 mins Japanese Listening Podcast - Food & Salaryman #70

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Aug 02
1-Hour Japanese Listening Practice - Places in Japan #69

1-Hour Japanese Listening Practice - Places in Japan #69

秋葉原(あきはばら)　築地(つきじ)　浅草(あさくさ)　皇居(こうきょ) 今日(きょう)は日本(にほん)の有名(ゆうめい)な場所(ばしょ)　行(い)きたい場所(ばしょ)
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Aug 01
ちょっと前の、僕のスタジオ

Okkei’s Secret Studio

Welcome to Okkei’s Secret Studio This is exclusive content just for Pine Tier members. I’m always writing diaries,
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Jun 27
Studio Ghibli Scares Me｜日本語リスニング #67

Studio Ghibli Scares Me｜日本語リスニング #67

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