The Very Simple Japanese Podcast: Short Stories to Help You Learn Japanese

This episode tells the classic Japanese folktale Kasajizō. Set in a cold winter, this fantasy story teaches the value of kindness and caring for others. Perfect for Japanese learners who want to enjoy stories while improving their listening skills.(Keywords)笠（かさ）kasa : straw hat that people wore in the old days.お地蔵さま （おじぞうさま）jizō : a Buddhist figure that looks like a small monk.You can get the scripts 📄 here→https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/@onigirinihongoclubIf you enjoy this story, please like, subscribe, and share so more learners can join our club. Let’s study Japanese together!

Today’s story is about きつね (fox), lantern oil, and a little temptation… 👀 The keywords are あぶらabura (oil) , いちごう ichigou (180ml), ばける bakeru (transform) and ぺろりperori (lick). Let’s relax, listen, and enjoy learning Japanese😊You can get the scripts ↓https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube → https://youtu.be/h13YNdk-B6Y

In this episode, I read a classic Japanese folktale about Ikkyu, a clever young monk known for his wit (とんち tonchi).The story plays with the Japanese word “hashi,” which can mean “bridge” or “edge.”Ikkyu uses this double meaning to outsmart the adults around him in a funny and surprising way.This is a short, beginner-friendly listening practice with simple Japanese. Relax, listen, and enjoy the wisdom and humor of traditional Japanese stories. YouTube ➡️ https://youtu.be/bK1hXXSNR7k

Today’s story is about Ikkyu, a smart and funny young monk who always finds creative ways to solve problems. Here’re some words in the story..kozou-san : a child monkOsho-san : a head monk mizuame : malt syrupdoku : poisonsuzuri : ink stoneEnjoy this classic Japanese tale!You can get the scripts here ↓ https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888Youtube ↓https://youtu.be/iAnYw5tRz4w

Meet Zashiki-warashi, a childlike spirit from Japanese folklore.It brings good luck to the home, but if it leaves, bad luck may follow. A gentle and mysterious story about luck, spirits, and home.You can download the scripts (PDF) on Patreon. ・FREE English translation script → https://www.patreon.com/Onigiri888・Full scripts (Hiragana + Kanji + English + Vocabulary Sheets) → for Patreon membersYoutube →  https://youtu.be/-Dv6G7BZg80