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Upper Intermediate Japanese Lesson #17 - Karoshi - Working to Death 1
Learn Japanese Hot Topics at JapanesePod101.com! Setting aside the jokes for a few lessons, we turn to the serious subject of karōshi (death from overworking). Students are discussing the topic in their class and we're going to listen...
Lower Intermediate Japanese Lesson #74 - B3: Going on a Date 1
Learn How to Nanpa at JapanesePod101.com! Today we begin a much requested series about dating. This story is told from the female perspective. But we also have the guy's version available too! Be sure to check...
Japanese Audio Blog #80 - Keitai Straps
Learn Japanese Trends at JapanesePod101.com! One interesting aspect of life in Japan is the ubiquitous keitai strap (decorative straps that people attach to their cell phones). From children to businessmen to little old ladies, everyone has 1 or...
Beginner Japanese Lesson #187 - Time Capsule 1
Learn Japanese on Your Own Terms at JapanesePod101.com! A group of elementary school students want to make a time capsule to remember the end of the century. Our grammar point is -te oku, which is used to describe...
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