What is MDJA?
Journey through Japan—one word at a time.
Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures (MDJA) is a Japanese learning podcast for people who want to improve their listening skills and understand real Japanese.
The show offers gentle and engaging explanations of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation nuances.
But MDJA is more than just a language lesson.
Through stories from travels across Japan and episodes about everyday life, you can also learn about Japanese culture, manners, and the way people think in Japan.
It is like unfolding a “map of words” and traveling through the Japanese language and culture together.
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About the Podcast
MDJA (Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures) is designed for learners who want to get used to natural Japanese through listening.
The podcast is spoken in a clear and easy-to-follow way, focusing not only on “correct Japanese” but also on how Japanese is actually used in real life.
What kind of content can you expect?
- Explanations of subtle differences in particles and word choices
- Tips on pronunciation, intonation, and natural rhythm
- Japanese manners and customs, such as “itadakimasu” or taking off shoes
- Travel stories and cultural topics from places Megumi has visited
- Words and expressions related to food culture and seasonal events
- Practical grammar and vocabulary explanations useful for JLPT (especially N3–N1)
About this website
This website is the official site of the Japanese learning podcast “Megumi’s Daily Japanese Adventures (MDJA)”.
Here, you can read the full transcripts of each episode from Season 1, along with simple explanations of vocabulary and grammar points.
Each episode has its own page, so you can listen to the audio and read the transcript at the same time, and enjoy learning Japanese expressions and culture more deeply.
Who is this podcast for?
- Learners who want to understand natural Japanese and nuances
- Learners who want to improve their pronunciation and intonation
- Learners who are preparing for the JLPT in a practical way
- People who are interested in traveling in Japan
- People who want to learn about Japanese manners and everyday culture
- Intermediate to advanced learners who want more than just textbook Japanese
About Megumi
Megumi creates learning content based on the theme “Language × Culture × Travel”, and explains Japanese pronunciation, speaking style, and subtle nuances of expressions.
Her background and expertise are reflected in the content of the podcast and the website:
- National Certified Travel Service Manager (Japan)
She introduces Japanese culture, travel manners, and ways of thinking about travel as topics for learning Japanese, focusing on how to talk about these things in Japanese. - Rice Sommelier / White Rice Instructor
Through Japanese food culture, she explains words, seasons, and Japanese values in an easy-to-understand way. - Music Teaching Certificate
By using a sense of rhythm and sound, she gives detailed explanations of pronunciation, intonation, and natural pauses in speech.
How to listen
- Spotify
- Apple Podcasts
- YouTube Music
- On this website (episode list)
- YouTube
→ You can also watch the Express Session series:
“Learn Japanese with Megumi: Short & Sweet Grammar”
Contact
- Instagraｍ
- 📬 Messages, lesson inquiries, or business requests → Contact
With Megumi’s voice and words, discover a deeper and richer Japan.
Let’s begin your journey—through language, culture, and everyday adventures.