About this season
When traveling in Japan for the first time, what phrases do you need? Each 3-minute episode provides simple expressions you can put to use as soon as you land. The program also offers tips for getting around the country. Remember the phrases and make your trip more fun. Easy Travel Japanese is based on one of the most popular programs on Radio Japan, "Easy Japanese".
Episodes (8)
1. Ii desu ka? May I?
Aired 21 March 2017
Learn a useful Japanese expression for getting around the country in just 3 minutes! When you want to ask if you are allowed to do something, use II DESU KA?(May I?)
2. Sumimasen. A versatile word
Aired 22 March 2017 • 3 min
Can mean "I'm sorry" or many other meanings.
3. Doko desu ka? Where is it?
Aired 22 March 2017 • 3 min
Say Doko desu ka (Where is...?) after saying the name of the place you want to go.
4. Now use them
Aired 22 March 2017 • 3 min
Use of the 3 expressions: "II DESU KA?", "SUMIMASEN", "DOKO DESU KA?"
5. Onegai shimasu. Please
Aired 2 December 2017 • 3 min
When you want to ask someone to do something for you.
6. Daijobu desu ka? Is it OK?
Aired 2 December 2017 • 3 min
When you want to ask if something is OK.
7. Domo, a versatile word
Aired 3 December 2017 • 3 min
"Very", "hello" or "thanks".
8. Onomatopoeia
Aired 3 December 2017 • 3 min
The Japanese language is full of onomatopoeia.