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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.
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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.
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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.
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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko!
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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.
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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.
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I like going to museums. There is the Tate Modern Museum in London. I love this museum. The special exhibitions at this museum are always amazing. I saw a special exhibition of Matisse before. It was really wonderful.
The Tate Modern Museum is free, but you need to pay to see the special exhibitions. The special exhibitions are expensive, but they are a very good experience.
This time, I saw a special exhibition about Expressionists. I don't know much about paintings, but when I go to the museum, I find a painting I like and buy its postcard.
The Tate Modern Museum is along the Thames River in London. I recommend walking along the Thames River. You can see many landmarks in London. Do you go to museums? If you have any recommended museums or favorite paintings, please tell me.
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I live in Liverpool, England. I went to London from Liverpool in June. It took 2 hours and 40 minutes by train. I love London and often go there. This time, it was my first time in London in a year. London has many delicious restaurants and cafes. There are also many museums and art galleries. There are various landmarks, and just walking around is fun.
This time in London, I went to some interesting restaurants. One was a Japanese udon restaurant called "Marugame Udon." In Japan, udon is cheap, but the Marugame Udon in London was stylish and surprising. The udon was also much more expensive than in Japan.
Another place was a Peruvian restaurant. In London, you can eat food from many different countries. At the restaurant, you can hear Spanish. The menu has many Peruvian dishes, and the taste is delicious. So, I always go there. Oh, I forgot to mention, my husband is Peruvian. He also likes the taste of this restaurant.
Have you ever been to London? Do you want to go?
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🎙️Welcome to Japanese Simple Storytime with Noriko!
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"Italian café culture is quite different from that in the UK. I visited local cafés in Milan and Bologna.
In the UK, it is common to sit down and drink a latte or an Americano. However, Italian cafés have counters where many people stand to drink espresso or caffè lungo. Everyone stands at the counter, drinks their coffee there, and leaves right away. Many people stand and drink in Italian cafes in the morning.
In Italian cafés, it is normal to stand and quickly drink your coffee. Not only that, but there are many cafés and restaurants with terrace seating, meaning there are plenty of seats outside in front of the shop. Italy has better weather than Liverpool, where I live in the UK. Therefore, there are many terrace seats. During my travels in Italy, I often saw cafés open early in the morning. However, in the UK, it is rare to find a café open at 7 AM.
Additionally, many people in Italy eat sweet Danish pastries or cream-filled croissants in the morning. It's a sweet breakfast. On the other hand, the famous breakfast in the UK is the English breakfast, which is full of sausages and bacon and is not sweet at all. English breakfast is a fattening breakfast.This difference is very interesting. Personally, I prefer the Italian-style breakfast."
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"Bologna is about an hour away from Milan by train. The trains are high-speed, similar to Japan's Shinkansen. If you book a special seat, you can receive water and snacks on the train. Enjoying the scenery outside the window while having snacks made the journey to Bologna feel very short.
In Bologna, we stayed at an Airbnb. This city is known as the 'Gastronomic Capital' of Italy. Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, which is renowned for its rich variety of food ingredients.
There are many delicious foods such as mortadella (Bologna sausage), Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Modena balsamic vinegar. Additionally, egg pasta is used in dishes like tortellini and lasagna.
Although we stayed for only two nights, we enjoyed delicious food from morning till night every day. The most delicious item was, of course, the dessert tiramisu. It was creamy and very tasty. The tiramisu you can buy in British supermarkets is too sweet, but the tiramisu we had in Bologna was not overly sweet.
The gastronomic journey in Bologna was truly a wonderful experience. I definitely want to go again!"
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"I went to Milan and Bologna in Italy for a 6-day, 5-night trip. In Milan, I had lunch at a restaurant with members of the community Japanese Together.
This restaurant is very famous for its handmade fresh pasta. Fresh pasta is different from dried pasta. It has a chewy texture and is delicious. The term 'fresh' does not mean that it can be eaten raw. It means it is 'fresh' in the sense that it is soft and has not been dried yet. The boiling time is also shorter than that of dried pasta.
The fresh pasta I had at this restaurant was truly different from any pasta I have ever had before; it was very delicious. I love noodle dishes, and I also came to love this fresh pasta.
This was my second time visiting Milan. I stayed at a hotel near Central Station. I also went to Bologna, which is about an hour by train from Central Station. It was a very comfortable trip on the high-speed train.
I will talk about Bologna in the next episode."
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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.
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Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Today, our story features Yuka, a 26-year-old office worker. Please listen.
Yuka is 26 years old. She works at a company every day. She is an office worker. She is busy every day. She gets up early every morning and takes the train to work.
One day, Yuka felt sluggish and had a slight sore throat in the morning. She thought, "I might have caught a cold." But she decided to go to work anyway.
When she arrived at work, her colleague Satoko looked at her and said, "Yuka, you don't look well. Are you okay?"
"Hmm, I think I might have caught a cold. My throat hurts," Yuka replied.
Satoko said with concern, "In that case, you should go home early today. Your health is the most important thing."
Yuka said, "Thank you. But I have a lot of work, so I have to do my best today."
By early afternoon, Yuka's condition worsened. She seemed to have developed a fever and her head felt fuzzy. Yuka decided to leave work early after all. She told her boss, "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well today, so I'd like to go home early." Her boss kindly said, "I understand. Take care."
When she got home, Yuka took some medicine right away. Then she drank plenty of water and slept soundly.
Everyone, please take care of yourselves and watch out for colds. When you have a cold, the best thing to do is to rest well.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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I have relatives living in Sweden. They are my sister-in-law's family. My sister-in-law is Peruvian. Her husband is Swedish too, and they have two daughters, my nieces. The four of them came to visit us in Liverpool. They live in Malmö, Sweden, and the nearest airport to Malmö is Copenhagen Airport in Denmark. They flew from Copenhagen to Manchester Airport, and then they came to Liverpool from Manchester.
We spent about four days together. I showed them around Liverpool, going to cafes and restaurants. My nieces are very cute and lively. They speak Swedish with their father and Spanish with their mother. They speak English with me. It's a really interesting international family. And, I bought them cute summer dresses. This summer, we plan to visit them in Sweden.
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"Hello everyone, this is Noriko from Nihongo Storytime. Please listen to my story today as well. In this podcast, I speak slowly. There are also podcasts with a faster pace. Please try listening to my other podcast, Japanese with Noriko. Today, I want to talk about pizza. Do you all like pizza?
I don't eat pizza very often. I don't dislike it, but I prefer noodle dishes over pizza, so I usually eat noodles more than pizza. However, recently, I ate pizza after a long time.
I went to a pizzeria in Liverpool, which is said to be the most popular in the city. The pizza there is in the style of Naples, Italy. The restaurant has a large oven specifically for baking pizza. It's a popular place and is always busy, with lines of people waiting.
We went there on a Thursday night. We hadn't made a reservation, so we had to wait a bit. Even though it was a weekday evening, it was surprisingly crowded. There were many options on the menu, and I had a hard time deciding which toppings to choose. In the end, I chose a pizza with tomato sauce and anchovies. I like the slightly salty anchovies. My husband ordered a pizza without tomato sauce. It had potatoes, ham, and pineapple. It was a bit of a strange pizza.
What kind of toppings do you like? Ham, cheese, olives, mushrooms... there are various toppings available. The pizza at this restaurant was really delicious, so I want to go there again."
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"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."
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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.
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