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Ep.27: Easy Japanese Story 14: Presentations(はっぴょう)&NやN

October 21, 2026 · 6 min

Do you feel nervous when speaking or presenting in Japanese? 😳 In this Easy Japanese Story, join Coach Yuki for a story about public speaking, speeches, and overcoming speaking anxiety! 🧠 Grammar Highlight: Discover the difference…
Ep.26: Easy Japanese Story 13: Minimalist Lifestyle (ミニマリスト) & Quantity Emphasis (も vs. しか)

October 14, 2026 · 6 min

Are you a minimalist, or do you love having lots of belongings? 🧳✨ Welcome to Episode 13 of The 5-Minute Japanese Lab with Coach Yuki! Today, we practice easy Japanese listening through a personal story about moving, living simply, and…
Ep.25: Stop Translating! How to Start Thinking in Japanese Today (Even as a Beginner)

October 11, 2026 · 5 min

Do you catch yourself translating every Japanese sentence word-for-word in your head before speaking? In this episode of The 5-Minute Japanese Lab, Coach Yuki breaks down how to stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in…
Ep.24: Easy Japanese Story 12: Morning Person vs. Night Person (あさがた vs よるがた) & Time vs. Duration

October 7, 2026 · 5 min

Are you a morning person (あさがた) or a night person (よるがた)? ☀️🌙 Welcome back to The 5-Minute Japanese Lab with Coach Yuki! In this Episode, Coach Yuki shares her early morning routine and explores the difference between exact time (〜に) and…
Ep.23: How to Learn Japanese Particles the Brain-Friendly Way (Part 2)

October 4, 2026 · 7 min

Struggling to know when to add に after time words—or why "tomorrow" (ashita) doesn't take に? In this episode of The 5-Minute Japanese Lab, Coach Yuki walks you through the core functions of particles に and と using stress-free Neurolanguage…

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Ep. 22 : Easy Japanese Story11 : Days Off (やすみ) & Verb て-Form

September 30, 2026 · 5 min

How do you usually spend your days off—do you sleep in, read, or head out into the city? 🛌🛍️🎬 Welcome back to The 5-Minute Japanese Lab with Coach Yuki! In this Easy Japanese Story, we explore how different people spend their rest days…
Ep.21: 3 Brain-Based Tips to Speak Japanese Confidently (Without Fear or Overwhelm)

September 27, 2026 · 3 min

Do you feel your throat tighten or your mind go blank whenever you try to speak Japanese in real life? You are not alone—feeling nervous when speaking a new language is completely normal! In this episode of The 5-Minute Japanese Lab…
Ep.20: Easy Japanese Story 10: Shoes (くつ) & Adjective Spotlight | N5-4 Listening

September 23, 2026 · 5 min

Looking for easy Japanese listening practice or an online Japanese teacher to help you speak with confidence? Welcome to The 5-Minute Japanese Lab with Coach Yuki! In this episode, Coach Yuki uses brain-based learning techniques to help…
Ep. 19: How to Learn Japanese Particles (Brain-Friendly Way - Part 1)

September 20, 2026 · 9 min

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by Japanese particles? In Episode 19, as a Certified Neurolanguage Coach®, I share a stress-free, brain-friendly approach to mastering three fundamental Japanese particles: を (wo), で (de), and に (ni).Before…
Ep.18: Easy Japanese Story: Shopping & Decision Fatigue in Ikebukuro [N5–N4 Listening Practice]

September 16, 2026 · 4 min

Do you love shopping, or do you find deciding what to buy surprisingly overwhelming? 🛒✨ In this episode of The 5-Minute Japanese Lab, I —certified Neurolanguage Coach® and former university Japanese instructor—share a cozy, natural story…
Ep.17: 3 Brain-Based Tips to Learn & Memorize Japanese Vocabulary Fast [N5–N1]

September 13, 2026 · 6 min

Struggling to remember Japanese vocabulary? Staring at massive Anki decks or vocabulary lists without retaining a thing? In this episode of The 5-Minute Japanese Lab, Coach Yuki—certified Neurolanguage Coach® and former university Japanese…
Ep.16: Easy Japanese Story: Reading Out Loud, Nostalgic Snacks, & Tokyo Trains [N5-N4 Listening Practice]

September 9, 2026 · 4 min

Do you enjoy reading in Japanese? In this cozy N5–N4 listening practice episode, I share my personal love for books, why I have read out loud (音読) since I was a teenager eating snacks with her mom, and her favorite spot to read on Tokyo…

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About the show

Struggling with Japanese vocabulary, grammar, or kanji? Learn Japanese naturally with Yuki Shimizu, a certified Neurolanguage Coach® and Japanese coach for English-speaking learners, especially JLPT N5 & N4. Mondays: brain-based Japanese study tips & learning strategies. Thursdays: easy Japanese listening practice, mini-stories & everyday Japanese. Get PDF transcripts with furigana, vocabulary, grammar lists & quizzes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YukiMargaretShimizu