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| 20 Sep 2023 | Noriko's Blog #19 仕事のオファー | 00:03:22 | |
🎙️Welcome to Noriko's Easy Japanese Blog Read my Japanese Blog here: https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/19 📑 Download PDF file みなさん、こんにちは。日本語の先生、のりこです。私はオンラインで日本語を教えています。ポッドキャストもしています。メインのポッドキャストは、日本語中級レベル以上のLearn Japanese with Noriko です。Season １，２，３があります。ビギナーのポッドキャストは、Nihongo Storytime です。短い物語、ストーリーを聞いて、日本語を勉強しましょう。そして、私のサイトには、簡単な日本語ブログもあります。 | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 41 夏：花火大会（はなびたいかい） | 00:04:16 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 👉Sample script 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. Discover more at https://japanese-together.mn.co
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| 26 Sep 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 57 ライアンと結の物語：出版（しゅっぱん）のオファー | 00:02:36 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 二人はダブリンに住んでいます。二人は、ダブリンでの生活について紹介するウェッブサイトとYouTubeチャンネルをしています。聞いてください。 二人のウェブサイトとYouTubeチャンネルはどんどん大きくなってきました。ダブリンで日本語を勉強している外国人とダブリンで英語を勉強している日本人が交流できるMeet-upも始めました。 ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 122 のりこの物語：Chester | 00:02:10 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. I went to a town called Chester, which is about an hour's drive from Liverpool. Chester is a very beautiful town. There are old buildings and a castle. Chester Cathedral is especially famous. It’s a large church, and the courtyard inside is very beautiful, quiet, and a peaceful place. There’s also a fountain, and it’s very relaxing. Chester also has ruins from ancient Roman times. There are remains of a bathhouse built by the ancient Romans. As I walked through the town, I felt a sense of its long history. There are also city walls, and you can take a walk around them. Many tourists visit and enjoy the town. Chester is a very charming town, with a medieval atmosphere still present. It’s perfect for a day trip. You can take a walk along the riverside and enjoy a mini cruise. I really liked Chester. If you come to England, I highly recommend visiting Chester! | |||
| 19 Sep 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 115 のりこの物語：Copenhagenの生徒さん | 00:02:30 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Music from YouTube Music Library Fine Dining by TrackTribe | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 10 さくらの物語：ジョージ | 00:03:14 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 52 さくらの物語：帰省（きせい） | 00:03:12 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 136 のりこの物語：日本に行きます | 00:01:33 | |
Hi, I'm Noriko, a fully qualified Japanese teacher and also the creator of the Japanese podcast & YouTube, LEARN JAPANESE WITH NORIKO. I am most active in my community, JAPANESE TOGETHER. If you would like to meet me or speak with me in person, please join my community. 💌 Sign up to my email newsletter - https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together - https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #15 久しぶりの映画館 | 00:03:05 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/15 You can also access:
🌟I'm your host, Noriko. 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 13 Feb 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 133 のりこの物語：インフルエンザ | 00:01:54 | |
Hi, I'm Noriko, a fully qualified Japanese teacher and also the creator of the Japanese podcast & YouTube, LEARN JAPANESE WITH NORIKO. I am most active in my community, JAPANESE TOGETHER. If you would like to meet me or speak with me in person, please join my community. 💌 Sign up to my email newsletter - https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together - https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Noriko's Blog #3 ストックホルムで食べたベトナム料理 | 00:02:10 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/3stockholm-summer2022 You can also access:
🌟I'm your host, Noriko. 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 9 さくらの物語：手作り | 00:03:46 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 48 サラの物語：里帰り（さとがえり）3 | 00:02:26 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 📑 Download Sample PDF file https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime/e/161221 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 13 Jun 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 101 ゆうたの物語：空と海の青 | 00:03:11 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co English Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today's theme is again 'Colors.' I like green and yellow. Today's protagonist is Yuta-kun. A lot of 'colors' will appear in the story. Let’s see how many you can hear. Let's take on the challenge. Yuta-kun is an elementary school student. The long holiday of Golden Week in May has arrived. Yuta-kun and his family came to camp at a campground near the sea. It’s a two-day, one-night camping trip. It's a 10-minute walk from the campground to the beach. Dad is drinking beer and reading a book. Mom is preparing lunch. Yuta-kun and the family’s pet dog, Kuro, decided to go to the beach. Kuro is a black dog, hence his name 'Kuro.' Today, the weather is exceptionally nice, and it is sunny. The sea is blue, and the waves are sparkling. There are white birds flying in the sky, which is also blue, and there are no clouds. 'Kuro, it really feels great, doesn’t it? Let’s go near the waves,' said Yuta-kun. It feels good to walk on the white sandy beach. Kuro is also happy, running around. Kuro likes playing with a ball. He is playing with a red ball. 'The sea is so big. So blue,' Yuta-kun thought, listening to the sound of the waves. When they returned to the tent from the sea, lunch was ready. It was a barbecue. They grilled a lot of meat and ate. When they returned home from camping, Yuta-kun started painting with blue paint. While painting pictures of the sea and the sky, he remembered the fun times they had camping. | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 79 趣味3 : ジムで筋トレ | 00:03:43 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co AIの音声©音声は音読さんを使用しています。 "My name is Mayu Onishi. I live in Tokyo and work as an office employee. During work, I spend most of my time sitting in front of a computer. So, when work is done, I like to go to the gym and engage in a lot of exercise. I am a member of the gym conveniently located near my workplace. I exercise there three times a week. I have sessions with a personal trainer named Take-san for strength training. Thanks to Take-san, I've started to see some muscles forming in my abdomen and arms. Occasionally, I also participate in a class called "Shape Pump," where we use barbells and perform strength training to the rhythm of music. Exercising at the gym helps me relieve work-related stress. Additionally, I often go to izakayas with Nanami, whom I met at the gym. Nanami is my workout companion. Even when I feel lazy about going to the gym, having Nanami around motivates me to push through. She always encourages me. Since Nanami has been training at the gym longer than I have, she has well-defined abdominal muscles and is a cool woman. After our strength training sessions, we enjoy spending time in the sauna at the gym. In the sauna, Nanami and I talk about her boyfriend and work. Thanks to strength training and Nanami, my daily life has become enjoyable." "Hello, I'm Nanami, a corporate worker who loves working out at the gym. I live in Tokyo and work in sales at a company. Sales can be challenging, but as I like talking to people, I enjoy my work. I hit the gym four times a week, and thanks to my personal trainer, Take-san, I've managed to develop six-pack abs. I also participate in a class called 'Shape Pump,' which is a lot of fun. Sweating it out at the gym is the best. It helps me relieve work stress and leaves me feeling refreshed. That's why I can't quit the gym and my workout routine. I've also made a great friend at the gym, Mayu. We share work-related frustrations in the sauna after our training sessions. Thanks to the gym, working out, and my close friend Mayu, my life is both healthy and enjoyable every day. I look forward to continuing to work hard with Mayu in the future!" | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | Intro このチャンネルについて | 00:01:22 | |
Intro みなさん、日本語の先生、のりこです。私は、中級のポッドキャストJapanese with Norikoをしています。 この新しいチャンネルは、日本語を勉強しているビギナーのみなさん、A1、A2レベルのみなさんのためのチャンネルです。 コンテンツは２つあります。１つ目は、NihongoStorytimeです。短い簡単なストーリーを日本語で聞いてください。レベルはA1 A2です。ストーリーの中で、新しい言葉や文法を自然に学べます。Nihongo Storytimeのスクリプトは有料です。 ２つ目は、Norikoの日本語ブログの音声をシェアしています。このブログは、A2からB1のレベルで、私のサイトで日本語ブログを無料で読むことができます。 それでは、たくさんユニークなストーリーを聞いて、日本語のイマージョンをしてください。 "I'm Noriko, your Japanese teacher. I host the intermediate-level podcast called 'Japanese with Noriko.' This new channel is specifically designed for beginner students who are studying Japanese at the A1 and A2 levels. There are two types of content available. The first one is 'Nihongo Storytime.' Please listen to short and easy stories in Japanese. The difficulty level is A1 and A2. Through these stories, you can naturally learn new vocabulary and grammar. The scripts for Nihongo Storytime are available for purchase. The second type of content is sharing the audio from Noriko's Japanese blog. This blog is suitable for levels A2 to B1, and you can read it for free on my website. Now, please enjoy listening to a variety of unique stories and immerse yourself in the Japanese language." みなさん、にほんごのせんせい、のりこです。わたしは、ちゅうきゅうのぽっどきゃすとJapanese with Norikoをしています。 このあたらしいちゃんねるは、にほんごをべんきょうしているびぎなーのみなさん、A1、A2れべるのみなさんのためのちゃんねるです。 こんてんつは２つあります。１つめは、Nihongo Storytimeです。みじかいかんたんなストーリーをにほんごできいてください。れべるはA1 A2です。ストーリーのなかで、あたらしいことばやぶんぽうをしぜんにまなべます。Nihongo Storytimeのすくりぷとはゆうりょうです。 ２つめは、Norikoのにほんごぶろぐのおんせいをシェアしています。このぶろぐは、A2からB1のれべるで、わたしのさいとでにほんごぶろぐをむりょうでよむことができます。 それでは、たくさんユニークなストーリーをきいて、にほんごのいまーじょんをしてください。 | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 27 復習：さくらの物語 | 00:07:29 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 29 Aug 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 112 のりこの物語：義理の両親がLiverpoolに来た | 00:02:21 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Hello everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Please also listen to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko, where I speak faster. Well, today I will tell you my story. My in-laws came to Liverpool. So, please listen. I am married. My husband is Peruvian. In July, my in-laws came to Liverpool from Peru. We spent about ten days together. My father-in-law and mother-in-law do not speak much English. I do not speak much Spanish. So, it was a bit difficult. I studied Spanish long ago, but I haven’t studied it at all recently. However, I tried to speak a lot in Spanish. I remembered some simple words. My mother-in-law is good at cooking. She made delicious Peruvian food every day. My father-in-law likes the Beatles. So, he was very happy to visit famous Beatles-related places in Liverpool. When they came to Liverpool from Peru, the weather was cold. They wore sweaters. I wore a short-sleeved T-shirt. It’s interesting, isn’t it? Finally, my father-in-law likes whiskey. I also like whiskey. So, we went to a delicious whiskey bar in Liverpool. We tasted Scotch whiskey. That’s all for today. | |||
| 03 Apr 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 138 オノマトペシリーズ#6 すらすら、ぶつぶつ | 00:03:02 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🌸Join our community, Japanese Together. すべてのスクリプトは、私の有料コミュニティJapanese Togetherで読めます。Japanese Togetherには、私のすべてのポッドキャストのアーカイブがあります。 I am an office worker. Every morning, I wake up at 6 a.m. and leave home at 6:30. Then, I go to the Starbucks near the station. While drinking coffee there, I always study English. This is my morning routine. Recently, I’ve been studying by listening to podcasts. While listening to a podcast, I read the script generated by AI. "Alright, let’s do our best today!" As usual, I started reviewing vocabulary on my iPad. The words and sentences I’ve studied many times and memorized come out smoothly, and I can read them fluently. But when difficult words appear, I can’t read them as smoothly. "Uh… what was this word again? What does it mean…?" Whenever I come across a word I don’t know, I make sure to look it up right away in a dictionary app on my phone. Then, I quietly mumble it out loud. "Um… is my pronunciation correct?" Thinking that, I keep mumbling and repeating the words. Honestly, English pronunciation is difficult. While I was muttering to myself, someone sitting nearby glanced at me. But I didn’t mind. Reading English out loud is important. That person also studies English here regularly. Just like me, she comes to Starbucks every day to study. She always works on a TOEIC workbook. She probably hasn’t noticed, but sometimes she also mumbles in English. "Everyone is working hard. I should do my best, too!" I whispered that to myself in my mind. | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 85 のりこの物語：引っ越し（ひっこし） | 00:02:50 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library : Fine Dining by TrackTribe 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language.💜Japanese Together : https://japanese-together.mn.co Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. How are you? Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story. I will speak as slowly as possible. Today, I'll talk about my moving experience. So, please listen. Everyone, today is February 1, 2024. February has started. I moved last year, in 2023. I used to live in Northern Ireland, but now I live in England. I moved from Belfast in Northern Ireland to Liverpool in England. Preparing for the move was really tough. There was a lot of stress. But now, I'm fine. The move is over, and the stress is gone. In Liverpool, England, I'm living my life as usual. I'm following my usual routine. The move was hard, and it was sad to say goodbye to my friends in Northern Ireland. But now, I'm glad I came to Liverpool. Liverpool is a bigger city than Belfast, Northern Ireland. There are art galleries and museums. There are also many nice cafes and restaurants. I want to know more about the city of Liverpool. Since moving, I've tried various cafes. Near our apartment, there is a very delicious Italian cafe. About a 15-minute walk from the apartment, there is a bakery where you can eat freshly baked bread. And there are many pubs with a great atmosphere. My spouse and I like going to pubs. So, we're enjoying life in this city. Have you ever moved? How many times have you moved? Please tell me. Everyone, that's it for today. See you again. | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 81 趣味5：温泉旅行 | 00:04:08 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co AIの音声©音声は音読さんを使用しています。 Hello, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, we'll talk about "hobbies." Our protagonists are Tomoe-san (63 years old) and her husband Norio-san (65 years old). Their joy in life is going on hot spring trips. Now, please listen. Tomoe-san and Norio-san are a married couple living in Okayama Prefecture. They've been married for 35 years. Their hobby is going to hot springs, and they particularly enjoy staying at hot spring inns. Both of them are now retired and living on a pension, so they have plenty of time. Every month, they take day trips by car to a hot spring in Tottori Prefecture. Additionally, every three months, they also travel to a hot spring in Kumamoto Prefecture, located in Kyushu. The journey from Okayama to Kumamoto is done by car. Though it takes time, Norio-san enjoys driving, making the trips a pleasurable experience. The hot spring they love in Kumamoto is Kurokawa Onsen. Since they always stay at the same inn, the staff warmly welcomes them with smiles each time. On their way to Kurokawa Onsen, they pass by Mount Aso, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and scenery. Tomoe-san is the one who always plans their trips. While they make sure to visit Kurokawa Onsen, they also explore other great hot springs in Kyushu by researching new locations and searching for hotels online. They are thinking about visiting a hot spring in Kagoshima next time. Before retiring, their jobs kept them busy, and they couldn't travel much. However, now, they enjoy hot spring trips to create new memories and spend quality time together. Now, let's hear Norio-san's voice. I'm Norio, 65 years old. My wife is Tomoe. We live in Okayama. We have two sons. The eldest works in Tokyo, and the second one is studying in a graduate school in the UK. I used to work for a company, and my wife was a municipal employee in Okayama City. After retiring, we have more time together. My wife is sociable and often attends yoga and gymnastics classes. I enjoy gardening at home. I used to like golf, but it became expensive, so I stopped. Now, our shared joy is going on hot spring trips. We often tour Kyushu's hot springs, especially Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto. We drive there from Okayama, and our sons tell us, 'It's dangerous to go by car. Why not take the Shinkansen?' But for now, I have no issues with driving. Someday, I'd like to visit the UK to see our son living there. There's still a long way to go in life. We're enjoying our pensioner life after retirement. | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #10 日本で見つけた変なもの | 00:02:27 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/10-strange-onigiri You can also access:
🌟I'm your host, Noriko. 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 135 のりこの物語：新しいパソコン | 00:01:33 | |
Hi, I'm Noriko, a fully qualified Japanese teacher and also the creator of the Japanese podcast & YouTube, LEARN JAPANESE WITH NORIKO. I am most active in my community, JAPANESE TOGETHER. If you would like to meet me or speak with me in person, please join my community. 💌 Sign up to my email newsletter - https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together - https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 33 アナの物語：彼氏（かれし） | 00:03:00 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #12 3月17日は祝日 | 00:01:29 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/12-stpatrick You can also access:
🌟I'm your host, Noriko. 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 28 Mar 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 91 のりこの物語：図書館と漫画（まんが） | 00:02:39 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe "Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story, again. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed and take on more of a challenge, please check out my main podcast, the Japanese with Noriko podcast. So, do you all like manga? Do you read manga? Then, please listen. There is a library near my house, the Central Library in Liverpool. This library is a really large building, spacious and user-friendly on the inside. It also has a lot of Japanese manga. But, the manga there are in English versions. The other day, I found the manga 'Demon Slayer' and 'Spy × Family' at the library, which have been popular recently. I was really happy because I had always wanted to read them. Fortunately, there were volumes one to three of 'Spy × Family.' I immediately borrowed all three volumes. 'Demon Slayer' didn't have the first volume, but since I had watched the anime, I am already familiar with the story, so borrowed volume seven. The English version of the manga is very interesting. It helps with learning English. And the stories are so interesting that you want to read more and more. I prefer 'Demon Slayer.' 'Spy × Family' is interesting too, but I think its story isn't anything special. However, the character Anya is really cute. Now, having a library nearby is really convenient. I plan to make a lot of use of the library this year and read even more books. Do you go to the library? Do you borrow books from the library? What kind of manga do you like? Please tell me." | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #14 日本人の気配り | 00:01:58 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/14 You can also access:
🌟I'm your host, Noriko. 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 09 May 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 97 のりこの物語：ラーメン | 00:03:14 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co "Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today again. In this podcast, I speak slowly, but there are also podcasts with a faster pace. Try listening to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko. Now, today's topic is about ramen. Do you all like ramen? What is your favorite Japanese food? Curry rice? Sushi? Donburi? Or perhaps, ramen? Ramen is popular abroad as well. There is even a Korean-style ramen restaurant in Liverpool, England, where I live. The soup there is a bit spicy, and it's quite delicious. Recently, I traveled from Liverpool to Manchester by train. Manchester is the second-largest city in England, of course, after London. In Manchester, there is a branch of the Japanese ramen chain Shoryu. I had lunch there. I ate miso tonkotsu ramen, and my husband had tonkotsu ramen. It tasted like the nostalgic Japanese tonkotsu ramen and was very delicious. However, there was one disappointing thing. The price of the ramen was very high. I think the same ramen would cost less than half in Japan. Currently, the cost of living in the UK has increased, and eating out at restaurants is really expensive. We ordered ramen, fried chicken, and beer, and I was surprised at the high cost. In Japan, ramen is considered fast food, so it's inexpensive, quick, and easy to eat. But it's different in the UK. Sometimes, I also eat instant noodles, but only occasionally because they are not very healthy. When I feel like it, I go to an Asian supermarket and buy Korean instant noodles. Which type of ramen do you like? Tonkotsu, shoyu, miso, shio, or vegan ramen? My recent favorite is miso ramen. That's all for today." | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 73 のりこの物語：家族 | 00:03:50 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co みなさん、Nihongo StorytimeのNorikoです。今日から、私、Norikoのストーリーを聞いてください。ゆっくり話します。今日は私の家族について話します。スクリプトはコミュニティ限定です。Japanese Togetherのメンバーになってください。 "Hello everyone, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Starting today, please listen to my story. I'll speak slowly. Today, I'll be talking about my family. The script is exclusive to the community. Join Japanese Together to become a member. Now, let's talk about my family. First, I'll tell you about the family living in Japan. My parents live in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. I have one younger sister. She's married and lives in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. My parents love cats. They have one cat as a pet. The cat's name is Sora-chan, and Sora-chan is a very cute cat. My father used to work for a company in the past; he was an office worker. Now, he's retired and spends his days leisurely at home. He enjoys gardening and works in the garden every day. My mother is a piano teacher. She teaches piano at home, and we have a grand piano in our house. My mother's hobby is knitting. She enjoys knitting. My sister is a nurse and works at a hospital. So, these are my family members living in Japan. Now, I live in Northern Ireland in the United Kingdom with my husband. My husband is from Peru. A Peruvian husband and a Japanese me - we are an international couple. He is a university professor here and is involved in research. I am a Japanese language teacher. I teach Japanese online, offering private lessons and creating podcasts. I also run a community called Japanese Together. My husband's family, my in-laws, live in Peru. My sister-in-law, who is my husband's sister, lives in Sweden. My brother-in-law, who is my husband's brother, lives in Copenhagen, Denmark. So, that's my family. How about your families? How many people are there in your family? Alright, see you next time." | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 95 のりこの物語：春を見つけた | 00:02:21 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. I will speak slowly. Spring has finally arrived in the UK. Do you all like spring? Now, please listen. I go for a walk every day. When I don't have much time, I walk for only 30 minutes, but when I have more time, I walk for about an hour. I wear headphones and listen to music or podcasts while walking. There are no parks in my neighborhood, so I cannot walk in a park. However, I walk around the town. I try to go for a walk even on rainy days. The other day, while I was walking, I found a little bit of spring. It was a different walking route than usual, and by chance, I found a cherry blossom tree. It was slightly different from the cherry blossoms in Japan, but there were cute pink cherry blossoms blooming. I decided to stop under the tree and look at the cherry blossoms. I love cherry blossoms. I felt nostalgic for spring in Japan... I thought about how I want to do Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in Japan. Cherry blossoms in Japan are truly beautiful. Japanese people picnic under cherry blossom trees. They do Hanami. I love spring, but there's a problem. I have hay fever. Because of hay fever, my eyes itch, and I get a runny nose, which is tough. But still, I love spring. That's all for today. See you again. | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 22 結（ゆい）の物語：両親 | 00:03:24 | |
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| 15 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 42 夏：キャンプ | 00:03:57 | |
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| 22 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 7 さくらの物語：夜の電話 | 00:03:11 | |
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| 17 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 25 結（ゆい）の物語：面接 | 00:03:24 | |
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| 18 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 3 サラの物語：趣味のお菓子作り | 00:03:21 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🌸Join our community, Japanese Together. すべてのスクリプトは、私の有料コミュニティJapanese Togetherで読めます。Japanese Togetherには、私のすべてのポッドキャストのアーカイブがあります。 | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 113 のりこの日記：2024年7月22日から8月2日まで | 00:06:26 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime July 22, Monday It’s now Monday, July 22, 2024, 9:55 AM in the UK. The start of a new week. Let’s do our best this week. July 23, Tuesday It’s 8 AM, and I’m a bit tired. I wanted to wake up at 6 but ended up waking at 6:30. What time did you wake up this morning? July 24, Wednesday It’s 7:55 AM in the UK. I’m drinking my morning coffee, checking emails. What do you drink in the morning? July 25, Thursday It’s 7:30 AM. I’m preparing for a summer vacation starting tomorrow, traveling to Denmark and Sweden. Do you have any travel plans? July 26, Friday It's 6:30 in the morning. I woke up earlier than usual because I had a stomachache. I have to go to the airport soon. I'm a little worried. It takes just over an hour by car from my house to Manchester Airport. Do you have any plans for this weekend? Please let me know. July 27, Saturday I am currently in Sweden, it is 9:45 AM. I am staying at the home of our family living in Sweden. This family has two little girls. I have been playing with them. They are so energetic that I am exhausted! Everyone, have a great weekend. July 28, Sunday I am in Sweden now. In the morning, I went to a bakery to buy some bread. Speaking of bread in Sweden, it's cinnamon rolls. The freshly baked bread was really delicious. What kind of bread do you like? Please let me know. July 29, Monday It’s 3 PM now. Today, I went to a supermarket in Sweden and bought vegetables, fruits, cheese, and other things. When I go to other countries, I always visit the local supermarkets to shop. Going to supermarkets in other countries is fun. How many times a week do you go to the supermarket? July 30, Tuesday I am having breakfast at a cafe in Copenhagen right now. Today, I will spend half the day in Copenhagen and then return to England. There are many delicious coffee shops in Copenhagen. I want to relax in a cafe. Do you often go to cafes? July 31, Wednesday I came back to Liverpool at 1 AM. The trip was fun, but I am tired today. Today, I have already returned to my usual routine and I have to do the laundry. After a trip, there is always a lot of laundry to do, which is quite a task. Also, there is no food in the refrigerator. I have to go to the supermarket today as well. August 1, Thursday Today marks the beginning of August. Do you have any plans for August? I don't have any specific plans for August. I'll continue my usual routine every day. However, from the end of August, I'll be taking a new course to obtain a new qualification. I'm looking forward to it. Everyone, please share what you want to work hard on in August. August 2, Friday I bought delicious coffee beans in Copenhagen, my travel destination. Copenhagen has many cafes where you can drink delicious coffee. This morning, I made drip coffee myself and drank it. I drink drip coffee every morning. I like the quiet time in the morning. And I like delicious coffee. | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 29 復習：ライアンの物語 | 00:07:41 | |
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| 07 Dec 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 75 のりこの物語：12月の予定、ひっこし | 00:04:26 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! みなさん、こんにちは。Niongo StorytimeのNorikoです。元気ですか。今は2023年の12月です。はい。2023年も、もう12月です。終わりです。年末です。みなさん、12月、予定がありますか。何をしますか。今日も私の物語、Norikoさんのストーリー。Norikoさんの、私の、12月の予定について聞いてください。 https://www.instagram.com/norijpteacher/ ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co
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| 11 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 21 結（ゆい）の物語：決断（けつだん） | 00:03:19 | |
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| 19 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 28 復習：ジョージの物語 | 00:07:50 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 72 ジョージの物語：12月 - 忙しい年末 | 00:02:27 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co On Christmas Eve night, George went to Sakura's apartment. Sakura's apartment was small but neat, and there was a small Christmas tree in the room. Sakura had prepared a delicious dinner for George, including a surprising main course, roast beef. George was deeply moved by Sakura's homemade meal, and he presented her with a Christmas gift. "Wow, it's lovely! Thank you," Sakura exclaimed. Then, the two of them discussed their plans for the New Year's holiday. They will be visiting Sakura's family home in Oita together during the New Year's break. It will be the first time George meets Sakura's parents and grandmother, and he's feeling a little nervous. "Sakura, I'm looking forward to going to Oita, but I'm a bit anxious. Should we bring some souvenirs?" George asked Sakura. "That's a good idea. You can pick up some snacks at the airport. Don't worry, everyone is looking forward to meeting you," Sakura replied. With that, George and Sakura's Christmas Eve story comes to an end. After enjoying Christmas Eve night, the year-end quickly arrived. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and they are set to depart for Oita. On New Year's Eve, they will spend the evening with Sakura's family in Oita, and they will welcome the New Year there. | |||
| 04 Jul 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 104 のりこの物語：風邪をひいた2 | 00:02:40 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. In this podcast, I will speak slowly. There is another podcast where I speak faster, called Japanese with Noriko. There, you can find episodes from Season 1 to Season 3. Also, please follow my Instagram at norijpteacher. Today, I will share my story. Please listen. Last month, I caught a cold. The weather in the UK is unpredictable. It keeps getting warm and cold, which is why I caught a cold. At first, I had a headache. My head was throbbing. Then, I had a sore throat. My throat was burning. So, I took some cold medicine. I drank tea with lemon and honey. I drank a lot of tea and rested. Finally, I had a runny nose. My nose was running a lot. I used a lot of tissues, and because of that, the area under my nose turned red. Colds are tough. I took time off work and rested, but it didn’t get better quickly. It took about a week. I finally got better. When you catch a cold, do you take time off work? Do you take cold medicine? Do you go to the hospital? I didn’t go to the hospital. I took cold medicine that I bought at the drugstore. Everyone, be careful not to catch a cold. If you catch a cold, drink plenty of tea. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 70 ジョージの物語：12月 - クリスマスデートの計画 | 00:03:22 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co George works in Tokyo. Lately, his work has been very busy, and he hasn't had time for dates with his girlfriend Sakura. However, it's already December. George plans a Christmas date. In Japan, Christmas Eve is a day for couples to go on dates. George wants to have a wonderful Christmas with Sakura after a long time. First, George thought about the location for their date. He wanted to go to Shibuya to see the famous Christmas illuminations. He asked his colleague Sarah, "Sarah, I'm thinking of going to see the Shibuya illuminations with Sakura on Christmas Eve. What do you think?" Sarah replied, "No, no, Shibuya on Christmas Eve is really crowded, and it's not enjoyable. Sakura doesn't like crowded places. Oh, by the way, Sakura likes Italian food, so why not go to an Italian restaurant? I heard there's a new Italian restaurant in Meguro." After that, George tried to make a reservation at the Italian restaurant by calling them. However, the restaurant was already fully booked for Christmas Eve. Next, he called a famous French restaurant in Shibuya, but he couldn't get a reservation. George was in a dilemma. He wanted to take Sakura to a fancy restaurant, but it seemed like everywhere was fully booked for Christmas Eve. A troubled George honestly told Sakura about the situation, saying, "Sakura, I tried calling various restaurants, but I couldn't get a reservation. What should we do... I'm sorry." However, Sakura responded, "It's totally fine, don't worry about it. Let's just relax at home on Christmas Eve. We don't have to go out, right? If you'd like, come to my place. I'll make some warm dishes, and we can enjoy a meal together. But don't forget to bring a Christmas cake. A strawberry cream cake, don't forget that." George replied, "That's a great idea. I'll bring the cake and some wine." Now, he's looking forward to Christmas. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 86 のりこの物語：Liverpoolでびっくりしたこと | 00:03:42 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library Fine Dining by TrackTribe 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together: https://japanese-together.mn.co "Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Hello, how are you? Please listen to my story again today. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed, if you want more challenges, please listen to my main podcast, the Japanese with Noriko podcast. It has seasons 1 to 3. Now, today is about Liverpool, England, where I currently live. I want to talk about the surprising things, the first impressions after moving here. So, please listen. Everyone, today, the day I am recording this, is February 2nd, 2024. It's February 2nd. I have been living in Liverpool for a month. It's been about a month since I moved. It's only been a month. My impression of the city of Liverpool is very good. There are many nice cafes, various events, and a good atmosphere. So far, I like Liverpool. But, there have been some troubling and surprising things. I will talk about that. One surprising and troubling thing is that I can't understand the English of the people in Liverpool. The English spoken by Liverpudlians has a strong accent. I lived in Northern Ireland for 16 years. The accent of English spoken by people in Northern Ireland is also very strong. But, I was used to that. After moving, I have to get used to the accent of English spoken by people in Liverpool. It's really troubling. Conversations with cafe staff, conversations with locals in various places, "What? What did you say? I don't understand. Please say it again." I'm asking them to repeat a lot. It's a bit embarrassing. The second surprising thing, and this is a bit more serious, is that there are many homeless people in the city of Liverpool. It's Christmas. It's winter. It was heartbreaking to see homeless people. In Liverpool, there are many homeless people, people with economic problems, drug problems, and various other issues. It's sad. I was surprised. That's all for today. Everyone, I'll talk more about life in Liverpool in the next episode, so look forward to it. See you again." | |||
| 15 Aug 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 110 のりこの物語：ロンドン3 Korean Singer IU | 00:02:34 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Playlists https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk8IZbrxRK3Q-oQX4WhtRUmHJBRFAFrZD 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co I went to London in June. It was a 3-day trip with 2 nights. The purpose of this trip was to attend a concert. It was a concert of the Korean singer IU. I am studying Korean. I love IU's songs. IU is a female singer and also an actress. She appears in famous dramas and movies. The concert was on Friday night at Wembley Arena in the suburbs of London. It was sold out. The concert lasted from 6:30 PM for 3 hours. It was very long and tiring, but it was really enjoyable. It felt like a dream. I was able to go to the concert I had always wanted to attend. Do you go to concerts? Do you have a favorite artist? Thanks to this concert, my motivation to study Korean has increased. I want to study more and sing IU's songs in Korean. Do you listen to Japanese songs? I am part of the community Japanese Together. I made a playlist of Japanese songs recommended by the community members. I will share the link, so please listen to it. | |||
| 07 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 19 ライアンの物語：日本酒クラブ3 | 00:03:27 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 45 夏：夏休みの宿題 | 00:02:24 | |
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| 17 Oct 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 119 Timの物語：岡山市で一人暮らしスタート | 00:02:00 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content 📚, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! 🚀 https://japanese-together.mn.co 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. https://nihongostorytime.substack.com/p/welcome-to-nihongo-storytime-lets?r=celgs In Okayama, Tim started living alone for the first time. His new apartment was small, but it was very clean and comfortable. The apartment was near Okayama Castle, and he could reach the famous Korakuen Garden in about 10 minutes by bike. It was also close to the Asahi River. He heard that in spring, many cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, and he was looking forward to seeing them. School hadn’t started yet. While going to the nearby supermarket and taking walks in the park, Tim gradually got used to the city. Since he wanted to cook for himself, he also bought a pot, a frying pan, and other kitchen essentials. Japanese supermarkets are completely different from those in the UK. He enjoyed looking at the various foods and products. There was still almost nothing in his apartment. Next month, after he gets his first paycheck, he plans to buy a table and chairs. | |||
| 26 Dec 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 127 のりこの物語：くまのパディントン | 00:02:49 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! https://japanese-together.mn.co 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. https://nihongostorytime.substack.com/p/welcome-to-nihongo-storytime-lets?r=celgs Do you know Paddington Bear? This bear was created by a British author. Paddington is popular all over the world. There are picture books, character goods, and even movies. Paddington lives in London, England, but originally, he came from Peru. Did you know that? I didn’t know that. My husband is Peruvian, and he told me about it. The beginning of Paddington's story is sad. There was a big earthquake in Peru. Because of that, Paddington was left all alone, but then he met a kind aunt. After that, many things happened, and Paddington ended up going to London. Recently, Paddington appeared in Liverpool. While I was taking a walk early in the morning, I noticed something on a bench. When I got closer, I saw it was a statue of Paddington eating a sandwich. It was early in the morning, so there was no one around. I quickly took a photo. But by that weekend, news about Paddington had spread, and many people were lining up to take pictures. Maybe Paddington will come to your town too. That’s all for today! | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 50 ジョージの物語：お盆休み 2 | 00:03:24 | |
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| 03 Oct 2022 | Noriko's Blog #4 柿の種 | 00:02:13 | |
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| 28 Dec 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 78 趣味2：英会話 | 00:05:39 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co AIの音声©音声は音読さんを使用しています。
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| 21 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 44 夏：おばあちゃんとスイカ | 00:03:52 | |
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| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #17 マラガの市場 | 00:03:01 | |
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| 12 Oct 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 62 秋：紅葉（こうよう） | 00:05:13 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 「秋」といえば、紅葉です。紅葉は、秋に木の葉っぱが赤色や黄色に変わることです。とてもきれいです。 ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co AIの音声©音声は音読さんを使用しています。 | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 125 のりこの物語：カクテル | 00:02:49 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! https://japanese-together.mn.co 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. https://nihongostorytime.substack.com/p/welcome-to-nihongo-storytime-lets?r=celgs Today, I want to talk about cocktails. Do you like cocktails? In October, there was an interesting event in Liverpool, where I live. It was called "Liverpool Cocktail Week." If you buy a ticket, you can get cocktails at various bars for a discounted price. Normally, cocktails cost about £10, but with this ticket, they were only £5. My husband and I bought tickets and visited many bars over the course of a week. We went to some fancy-looking bars we'd never been to before, as well as hidden bars in alleyways. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of cocktails. I can drink alcohol, but not very much. Also, when I drink cocktails or wine, I get a headache right away. So, this event wasn't very fun for me. But my husband really enjoyed it. He even drank the cocktails I couldn't finish. We tried a variety of cocktails, but the most interesting one was served in a container shaped like a grenade. It looked very unique and funny, but the taste wasn't good at all. It was too sweet, and I couldn't finish it. See you next time! | |||
| 14 Sep 2022 | Noriko's Blog #2 スペインのお土産 | 00:02:43 | |
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| 24 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 32 アナの物語：趣味（しゅみ） | 00:03:06 | |
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| 20 Feb 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 134 のりこの物語：スクリーンタイム | 00:01:51 | |
Hi, I'm Noriko, a fully qualified Japanese teacher and also the creator of the Japanese podcast & YouTube, LEARN JAPANESE WITH NORIKO. I am most active in my community, JAPANESE TOGETHER. If you would like to meet me or speak with me in person, please join my community. 💌 Sign up to my email newsletter - https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together - https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 56 ライアンと結の物語：結のYouTubeチャンネル | 00:02:44 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ダブリンに住んでいるライアンと結は、最近とても忙しいです。結のダブリンの生活を紹介するウェッブサイトがどんどん人気になって、問い合わせが増えているからです。 ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 114 のりこの物語：SwedenのLund | 00:02:28 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Music from YouTube Music Library Fine Dining by TrackTribe This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. In this podcast, I speak slowly. I have a website called "Japanese with Noriko." Please check it out if you have the chance. Now, let me share my story with you today. In July, I went to Sweden and Denmark. Please listen. At the end of July, I went to Lund in Sweden. Lund is located in the southern part of Sweden. I have relatives who live in Lund. First, I flew to Copenhagen Airport in Denmark, and from there, I took a train. It takes about an hour by train from Copenhagen to Lund. The purpose of this trip was to visit family. My in-laws live in Lund, Sweden, and Copenhagen, Denmark. This time, I went to visit them. Lund, Sweden is famous for its university. It’s a student town. However, since I went in the summer, there were no students around. It was very quiet. Sweden is known for its delicious sweet pastries. The cinnamon rolls are particularly tasty. I went to a famous bakery in Lund and bought freshly baked cinnamon rolls. I also took a walk in a park in Lund with my niece. There were many apple trees. Next time, I plan to visit Lund during Christmas. | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 11 ジョージの物語：気になる同僚 | 00:03:30 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 📑 Download Sample PDF file https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime/e/161221 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 121 Timのメール：のりこ先生、お元気ですか。 | 00:02:46 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content 📚, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! 🚀 https://japanese-together.mn.co 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. https://nihongostorytime.substack.com/p/welcome-to-nihongo-storytime-lets?r=celgs Dear Noriko-sensei, Hello! How are you? Thanks to you, I have safely arrived in Japan, and since my new life has begun, I decided to write you an email. Is it already autumn in England? It's still hot in Okayama in September, and it's tough. Well, I’ve started living on my own in Okayama. My apartment is small, but it’s very clean and comfortable. It’s near Okayama Castle, and I can get to Kōraku-en Garden in about 10 minutes by bike. School has also started, and the other day, I had my first class. I was really nervous, but Tanaka-sensei, my colleague, has been helping me. I’ll be teaching a lesson about British culture soon. I’m thinking of talking about fish and chips... There’s still almost nothing in my apartment, but after I get my first paycheck next month, I plan to buy a table and chairs. I’m excited because I feel like I’m gradually creating my own space. Thanks to you, I think I’m doing okay with Japanese conversation so far. But my colleagues speak fast, so sometimes I can’t catch what they’re saying. Please don’t worry, though. I’m managing somehow. I’ll keep doing my best, and I’d be happy if you could give me more advice in the future. I’ll contact you again. Take care. Sincerely, Tim | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 61 秋：読書の秋、さちこさんの朝活（あさかつ） | 00:02:51 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! Nihongo Storytime のNorikoです。「秋」といえば、読書の秋です。今日の主人公はさちこさんです。それでは聞いてください。今日の主人公はさちこさんです。それでは聞いてください。 ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 23 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 46 サラの物語：里帰り（さとがえり）1 | 00:02:23 | |
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| 29 Feb 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 87 のりこの物語：Liverpoolのアジアンスーパー&納豆（なっとう） | 00:03:20 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co "Hello everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. It's a story about Liverpool. I currently live in Liverpool, England. Everyone, I have an Instagram account called norijpteacher. Please follow me there. On my Instagram account, I post photos and mini videos of Liverpool. There, you can see what my ordinary life looks like. So, today's story is about Asian supermarkets. Please listen. Everyone, do you like Japanese cuisine? Do you cook Japanese food? I have been living in the UK for a long time. Sometimes, I miss Japanese food. Japanese curry rice, Japanese udon, Japanese rice, rice dishes, okonomiyaki, I make them myself when I feel like it. I buy the ingredients at Asian supermarkets. After moving to Liverpool, I looked for where Asian supermarkets are. Luckily, there are three Asian supermarkets about a 15-minute walk from our apartment. There, I can buy ingredients for Japanese food. However, unfortunately, these three Asian supermarkets do not have natto. I was troubled. I wanted to eat natto. 'You can make it yourself, Noriko,' someone said. But I find making it myself troublesome. I prefer to buy it. So, I went to another Asian supermarket. I had to drive to that Asian supermarket. It's a bit far. But, I'm glad I went. They had Japanese natto there. When I first found Japanese natto there, I was so happy, and I bought a lot of natto and went home. Do you have an Asian supermarket in your town? Do you have a Japanese supermarket? Can you buy natto there? Yes. I love natto. Natto with white rice and miso soup, wow, what a great combination. Yes. I often eat natto. I have natto in my fridge right now. I ate natto yesterday too. It's almost gone, so I'm thinking of going to that Asian supermarket to buy more. That's all for today. See you again." | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 55 ライアンと結の物語：結のウェッブサイト | 00:03:00 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! Nihongo Storytime のNorikoです。 今日の主人公は、アイルランド人のライアンと日本人の結（ゆい）です。二人は結婚している夫婦です。二人はアイルランドのダブリンに住んでいます。 ☕️Thank you for yor support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 35 アナの物語：日本旅行（にほんりょこう） | 00:03:21 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Noriko's Blog 21 小さな本屋さん | 00:04:02 | |
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| 04 Apr 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 92 のりこの物語：チョコパイ | 00:02:19 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe "Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story, Noriko's story, again. Do you know the famous Korean snack 'Choco Pie'? Then, please listen. I am studying Korean. The other day, a small package arrived from Korea. My Korean teacher sent me some Korean snacks. It was Choco Pie. Choco Pie is a snack from Lotte, a famous confectionery company. You can buy it in Japan too. Choco Pie is round. It has marshmallow in between moist cakes. And, the cake is coated with chocolate. In other words, the outermost layer is chocolate, followed by a cake-like dough, and marshmallow in the middle. Of course, it's sweet. Now, the Choco Pie I received was eaten immediately. I ate it right away with coffee. One was not enough; I wanted to eat more and more. I like sweet things. I try not to eat too much, but still, I can't stop. I usually eat dark chocolate. When I go to a cafe on weekends, I often eat pancakes. Even when I eat out at a restaurant, I always order dessert. Do you like sweets? What kind of sweets do you like?" | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 118 Timの物語：日本に到着 | 00:01:55 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content 📚, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! 🚀 https://japanese-together.mn.co 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. https://nihongostorytime.substack.com/p/welcome-to-nihongo-storytime-lets?r=celgs Tim arrived in Japan. When he stepped off the plane, he felt a little nervous, but breathing in the Japanese air gave him energy. Everything was new, and he couldn’t stop feeling excited. With his suitcase in hand, he took a train to Shinagawa Station in Tokyo. From there, he transferred to the Shinkansen and headed toward Okayama, enjoying the Japanese scenery along the way. When he arrived in Okayama, a new life was waiting for him. Tim was about to start teaching English as an ALT in Okayama City. He first went straight to the Okayama Prefectural Office to meet with the person who would be helping him. The city was quiet, and many people were riding bicycles. "Ah, I've really come to Japan," Tim thought to himself, feeling it deeply. He really felt excited. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 102 のりこの物語：コーヒーカップ | 00:03:22 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co English Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, please listen to my story. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Please also follow my Instagram at norijpteacher. Today, I’ll talk about a cafe in Liverpool. Please listen. I often go to cafes to enjoy delicious coffee. At the cafe, I either read books or study Korean. There are several cafes in Liverpool that are my favorites. The cafe near my house is filled with my favorite colors, green and yellow. There are many houseplants placed around this cafe. The furniture is also mostly green. And the coffee cups are a lovely yellow. Just seeing this yellow makes me feel joyful. And drinking coffee from this cup puts me in a happy mood. I used to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. There is also a favorite cafe of mine in Belfast. The coffee cups there are a dark green. This dark green is also a very lovely color. At home, I use ordinary coffee cups that I bought cheaply at the supermarket. The cups I often use at home are red. Red is also a color I like. What color are the coffee cups you use often? Do they have designs or are they plain? I prefer plain coffee cups. I like them better without various designs or prints. Are the coffee cups you use large or small? I am not very fond of mugs. They are too big, and it's difficult for me to finish drinking everything. I can't drink it all. The drink gets cold. Please show me a photo of your favorite cup. See you again. | |||
| 27 Nov 2023 | Noriko's Blog 22 Belfastのラーメン屋と明太子パスタ | 00:02:13 | |
Blog 🎙️Welcome to Noriko's Easy Japanese Blog Read my Japanese Blog here: 🇯🇵📔Read the full version on my website: https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/22belfast-ramen You can also access: Quilt & PDF file | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 4 サラの物語：連休 | 00:03:26 | |
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| 21 Jun 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 6 さくらの物語：出会い | 00:03:28 | |
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| 10 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 20 ライアンの物語：送別会（そうべつかい） | 00:02:47 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together, and unlock access to the story scripts along with their English translations. Don't miss out on our thrilling monthly meet-ups, where you can connect with fellow learners and dive deeper into the Japanese language. 💜Japanese Together. | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 90 のりこの物語：イタリアンカフェとArancini | 00:03:17 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. https://japanese-together.mn.co Music from YouTube Music Library Fine Dining by TrackTribe "Hello everyone, I'm Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today as well. I have a membership called Japanese Together, which is my community. We have meetups, as well as various other contents. You can also access PDF files of this podcast's script with furigana. Please consider becoming a member. Today, I'll talk about an Italian cafe in Liverpool. Do you like Italian food, Italian coffee, or desserts? I live in Liverpool, England. I'm not sure why, but there are a lot of Italian cafes in Liverpool. It seems like many Italians live here. There are many delicious Italian restaurants, pizzerias, and cafes owned by Italians. There are two near my apartment. They are always popular. About a 15-minute walk away, there are also three popular Italian cafes. I like coffee and delicious breads and desserts, so I went to a nearby Italian cafe right away. I had lunch there by myself. Do you know what 'Arancini' is? Arancini is a rice dish, similar to a croquette. It's a rice ball that's fried. I ate that arancini. It was very delicious. I want to eat it again. Of course, I ordered dessert too. A single espresso and a famous Italian dessert, Cannoli. 'Cannoli' means 'little tube' in Italian. It's a fried tube-shaped pastry filled with ricotta cheese cream. It's a sweet from Sicily, Italy. The Cannoli I had was extra-large. It was really big, and I was full. It had pistachio sauce and pistachio cream in it. I'm thinking of trying other Italian cafes next time. See you again." | |||
| 26 Sep 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 116 のりこの日記：2024年8月3日から8月12 日まで | 00:05:53 | |
💜 Join our vibrant community, "Japanese Together". Access exclusive content 📚, transcripts with furigana 📝, and meet-ups 🤝 to practice with fellow learners. Let's embark on this adventure together! 🚀 https://japanese-together.mn.co 🌐 Visit my website for Neurolanguage Coach® sessions. Let's discuss your goals 🎯 and vision 👀 for your learning journey. https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/ 📰 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter. https://nihongostorytime.substack.com/p/welcome-to-nihongo-storytime-lets?r=celgs Music from YouTube Music Library Fine Dining by TrackTribe | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 88 のりこの物語：ドゥルセ・デ・レチェ dulce de leche | 00:02:33 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. https://japanese-together.mn.co Music from YouTube Music Library Fine Dining by TrackTribe "Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. If you want to listen to Japanese at a faster speed and challenge yourself more, please listen to my main podcast, Japanese with Noriko's podcast. Now, have you ever eaten dulce de leche? Today, I'll talk about dulce de leche. I like coffee, so I often go to cafes. I visit cafes, cake shops, and bakeries I find on Instagram. Last month, I went to a popular bakery in Liverpool. The owner of the bakery is Argentine. When you enter the bakery, you can smell the delicious freshly baked bread. It's really a popular shop, so it's always full of customers. By noon, there is almost no bread left. It's better to go in the morning. Now, the popular bread at the bakery is the croissant. There are regular croissants and croissants filled with dulce de leche. I recommend the sweet croissant filled with dulce de leche. It goes well with coffee. Dulce de leche is a milk jam made by simmering milk and sugar. It's delicious on toast or pancakes. It's commonly eaten in South America. I traveled alone to Argentina once, and that's when I first ate dulce de leche. You can also buy dulce de leche at that bakery. I bought some dulce de leche and brought it home. Recently, I've been eating it on toast for breakfast. It's sweet and delicious. That's all for today. See you again." | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | Noriko's Blog #5 りんご | 00:02:00 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/5-autumn-foods-apples You can also access:
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| 08 Feb 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 84 趣味8：ソーイング、裁縫（さいほう） | 00:02:32 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co "Hello, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, let's talk about hobbies again. The character in our story is Lisa, a Canadian. Lisa's hobby is sewing. So, let's begin. Lisa lives in Vancouver, Canada, and is an elementary school teacher. Her hobby is sewing. Since she was young, Lisa has been interested in handcrafting. She started with knitting, eventually learning to knit scarves and socks. When Lisa was in middle school, her mother bought her a sewing machine. From then, she learned how to use the machine and sew from her mother. Initially, Lisa made simple bags, but her sewing skills quickly improved. Now, she can make dresses and blouses herself. She not only makes clothes for herself but also for her friends and family. Currently, Lisa is learning Japanese. Last year, during her trip to Japan, she bought Japanese sewing books and fabric with Japanese designs. She is now interested in traditional Japanese clothing like kimonos and yukatas. Once her Japanese improves, she wants to study about kimonos in Japanese. Lisa's goal for 2024 is to make a summer dress using the sewing patterns and techniques from the Japanese sewing book she bought. The Japanese patterns and methods are different from those in Canada, making it a challenging but exciting project. Once the dress is complete, she wants to show it to her Japanese teacher. Lisa's long-term goal is to sew a yukata herself.” | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #9 冬を楽しむ | 00:02:07 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/9-winterwalk You can also access:
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| 02 May 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 96 のりこの物語：3月17日はセントパトリックスデー | 00:01:50 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe 🌸Join our vibrant community, Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Now, March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. So, please listen. March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. I used to live in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In Northern Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a festive day and a holiday. There are parades. Everyone gathers and has lively parties. It's a busy day for Irish pubs. Now, I live in Liverpool, England. This year, St. Patrick's Day was on a Sunday. I had lunch at a pub with my husband. At that time, I saw many people wearing lots of green. Later, as we walked around the city, we saw many people wearing green, celebrating St. Patrick's Day in the same way. Honestly, St. Patrick's Day is a day when everyone drinks alcohol, parties, and it gets a bit noisy. But, it's a very interesting day. | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #13 長距離フライト | 00:02:04 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🇯🇵👩💻Read my Japanese Blog (A2-B1 level): https://www.japanesewithnoriko.com/noriko-blog/13 You can also access:
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| 20 Mar 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 137 オノマトペシリーズ#5 ぱらぱら、びしょびしょ、ごろごろ | 00:03:04 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🌸Join our community, Japanese Together. すべてのスクリプトは、私の有料コミュニティJapanese Togetherで読めます。Japanese Togetherには、私のすべてのポッドキャストのアーカイブがあります。 Sato was very busy from the morning. There were many meetings. There were also many emails to answer. When he looked at the clock, it was already past 5 PM. "I should go home soon," he thought and left the office. The sky was a little dark, but it was not raining yet. As he walked toward the station, the wind suddenly became strong. Then, small drops of rain started drizzling. “Well, this much is fine,” he thought and kept walking. But the rain got stronger and stronger. Soon, it was pouring, and he was completely soaked. From far away, he heard the rumbling of thunder. Sato didn’t have an umbrella. So, he quickly ran into a nearby convenience store. Inside the store, many people were also taking shelter from the rain. Sato’s shirt, pants, and shoes were soaking wet. "Ahh, I didn’t think it would rain this much..." he said quietly. He waited for about 10 minutes. The rain became weaker and weaker. Soon, it was only drizzling again. "This is my chance," he thought and left the store. The station was not far now. Somehow, he reached the station and got on the train. But inside, it was a little cold. "My clothes are soaked... I might catch a cold," he thought as he wiped his wet face and head with a handkerchief. He looked outside the window. The rain had almost stopped. "Today was a tough day. When I get home, I’ll take a nice warm bath right away," Sato thought. | |||
| 09 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 40 夏：海水浴（かいすいよく） | 00:03:36 | |
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| 22 Aug 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 111 のりこの物語：LiverpoolのCavern Club | 00:02:31 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co Hello everyone. This is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Please also listen to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko, where I speak faster. Now, today is another story from me. It's about Liverpool. Please listen. I live in Liverpool, England. In November 2024, I moved to Liverpool from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Liverpool is famous for The Beatles. Before The Beatles became famous, they played at a live music venue in Liverpool. That place is called The Cavern Club. Last Friday, I watched a Beatles tribute band live at The Cavern Club. The tickets for the live show were £20 per person. The live show lasted about three hours. People who looked like the members of The Beatles played many of their songs. Their costumes were also like The Beatles, and it was a very enjoyable show. Most of the audience was elderly. Everyone listened to famous Beatles songs and danced and sang along. I also stood up and danced during "Twist and Shout." The last song was "Hey Jude." At that time, everyone in the audience stood up and sang together loudly. If you come to Liverpool, please visit this live house. It's an interesting place where you can feel the atmosphere of that time. | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Noriko's Blog #16 本の贈り物 | 00:03:54 | |
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| 30 Jan 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 131 オノマトペシリーズ#4 にこにこ、ぴかぴか、そわそわ | 00:02:58 | |
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| 02 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 37 アナの物語：福岡 | 00:02:57 | |
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| 03 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 15 ジョージの物語：日本酒クラブ2 | 00:03:30 | |
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| 06 Jul 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 18 ライアンの物語：打ち明ける（うちあける） | 00:03:36 | |
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| 06 Jun 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 100 のりこの物語：好きな色 | 00:03:19 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co English Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story again today. In this podcast, I speak slowly. Please also follow my Instagram at norijpteacher. What is your favorite color? Let's talk about colors today. I have many favorite colors. I especially like green and yellow. Seeing dark green calms my mind. I don’t do much gardening and don’t grow plants, but I like seeing the greenery in nature. In my previous living room, there was a large dark green sofa. When I moved, I donated that sofa to a charity shop. It’s no longer with me, but I loved that sofa. Yellow has an energetic image. Seeing yellow also makes me feel energized and cheerful. I also like Japan’s cherry blossom pink, a gentle pale pink color. Seeing this pink reminds me of spring in Japan. I used to dislike red, but now it is a color I like. I even have a red sweater. I used to have a red smartphone too. It’s a flashy color, but seeing red motivates me. My least favorite color is purple. I think light purple is beautiful, but I don’t like dark purple. I wear trousers every day. My jeans are a light blue, and I often wear black trousers. However, I choose colorful tops. For example, I have a green sweater, a yellow cardigan, and a cute pink sweat hoodie. What colors do you like? | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 130 オノマトペシリーズ#3 ぼろぼろ くしゃくしゃ びしょびしょ | 00:03:16 | |
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| 28 Aug 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 47 サラの物語：里帰り（さとがえり）2 | 00:02:48 | |
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| 14 Sep 2022 | Noriko's Blog #1 カフェで朝ごはん | 00:02:16 | |
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| 11 Apr 2024 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 93 のりこの物語：抹茶（まっちゃ）アイスクリーム | 00:02:46 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime Music from YouTube Music Library: Fine Dining by TrackTribe "Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story, Noriko's story, today as well. Today, it's another story about sweets. Matcha ice cream and black sesame ice cream. I will talk about Japanese ice cream. Please listen. I live in Liverpool, England. In Liverpool, there is a Japanese-style matcha cafe called 'TSUJIRI.' TSUJIRI is a famous Japanese tea brand. And at this matcha cafe, you can enjoy Japanese-style desserts. I have been to this cafe twice already. Because you can eat really delicious desserts there, I definitely plan to go again. The first time I went, I ate a matcha Basque cheesecake. It's a rich and moist cheesecake, and of course, it's green in color. A green cheesecake. It was very delicious. The second time I went, I had a matcha parfait. The parfait is in three layers. The bottom layer is red bean paste. On top of that is black sesame ice cream. And the top layer is matcha ice cream. My husband prefers the black sesame ice cream. I prefer the matcha ice cream. Which one do you like? Of course, I also drank a matcha drink. The recommendation is matcha yuzu Tea. The bitterness of the matcha and the sweetness of the yuzu jam come together to make a really delicious drink. Unfortunately, the desserts and drinks at this cafe are really expensive. Because it's expensive, I definitely want to go again, but I don't think I can go all the time. Going to this cafe really made me miss Japanese food." | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 64 猫のトラちゃんとけいたくん 2 | 00:04:44 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 第3章:不思議な黒猫 けいたくんは、トラを見つけた公園に行ってみました。すると、公園の木の下にトラともう一匹の猫がいます。けいたくんは、「ああ、良かった、トラ。ここにいたんだね。探したんだよ。」と言って、トラを抱き上げました。すると、もう一匹の黒い猫が「にゃー」と鳴きました。「トラ、君に友達がいたんだね。ガールフレンドかな？」 その黒い猫は、トラと同じくらいの大きさでした。首輪をしているので、だれかの猫でしょう。けいたくんは黒い猫に言いました。「君も早くうちに帰ったほうがいいよ。きっとみんな、心配しているよ。」 その晩、けいたくんは自分の部屋で宿題をしていました。トラは近くで寝ていましたが、突然、「ニャーニャー」と鳴きました。窓の外に何かを見つけたのです。トラは窓の外を見つめています。けいたくんは、トラが見つめている家の庭を見てみました。何も見えません。でも、トラはずっと庭を見つめています。気になったけいたくんは、庭に出てみました。すると、さっきの黒い猫がいました。「あれ、さっきの黒猫ちゃん、どうしたの？迷子になったの？それともトラに会いに来たの？」 もう夜も遅いです。けいたくんのおかあさんは、「今日はこの黒猫ちゃんを預かりましょう。明日、飼い主を探しに行きましょう。」と言いました。 3: Keita went to the park where he had found Tora. Underneath a tree in the park, there were Tora and another cat. Keita said, "Oh, I'm glad, Tora. You were here. I've been looking for you," and he picked up Tora. The other black cat let out a "meow." Keita asked the black cat, "Torar, it looks like you had a friend here. A girlfriend, maybe?" The black cat was about the same size as Torar and had a collar on, so it must have belonged to someone. Keita told the black cat, "You should go back home soon too. I'm sure everyone is worried about you." That evening, Keita was doing his homework in his room. Tora was sleeping nearby, but suddenly, Tora meowed as if he had found something. Tora was gazing outside the window. Keita looked out into the yard that Tora was staring at, but he couldn't see anything. However, Tora kept staring at the yard. Curious, Keita went outside and found the black cat from earlier. He asked, "Hey, the black kitty from earlier, what's going on? Did you get lost, or did you come to see Tora?" It was already late at night. Keita's mom said, "Let's take care of this black kitty for today. Tomorrow, we'll go and search for its owner. ☕️Thank you for your support： https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nihongostorytime 🌟Join Japanese Together for story scripts and translations. Engage in monthly meet-ups to connect with fellow learners and explore Japanese deeper. 💜Japanese Together https://japanese-together.mn.co | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 128 オノマトペシリーズ#1 ばたばた、ぺこぺこ、ぐうぐう | 00:04:03 | |
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| 16 Jan 2025 | Nihongo Storytime for Beginners 129 オノマトペシリーズ#2 わくわく、ぐっすり、ぐるぐる、どきどき、ふらふら | 00:03:02 | |
🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko! 🌸Join our community, Japanese Together. すべてのスクリプトは、私の有料コミュニティJapanese Togetherで読めます。Japanese Togetherには、私のすべてのポッドキャストのアーカイブがあります。 | |||