🌸 About this video

Welcome to the first episode of my new series — Learn Japanese through the Kojiki!In this series, I retell stories from the Kojiki (古事記) — Japan’s oldest record of myths and history — in simple Japanese (around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3 level).

You’ll enjoy Japan’s ancient mythology while naturally improving your Japanese listening and comprehension skills.

In this first video, we’ll explore:

💫 What is the Kojiki?

📖 Why was it written?

🌏 What kind of stories does it contain?

📚 Level Upper Beginner → Lower Intermediate (around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3) Perfect for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories.

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Opening (神話の世界へ)

01:00 What Is the Kojiki? (古事記とは)

02:33 Structure of the Kojiki (三つのパート)

03:26 What Stories Are Included? (どんな物語がある？)

04:14 What You Can Learn from This Series (このシリーズで学べること)

04:52 Next Episode Preview (次回予告)

💡Learning Tips

✔️ Listen several times to get used to the rhythm of Japanese.

✔️ Try to shadow the narration aloud.

✔️ Pause and think when you hear the question section.

📘 Study MaterialsFull script (with/without furigana) + vocabulary list + cultural notes are available here 👇

👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/a79ff5736e (PDF for Episodes 1 & 2 are available for free for a limited time ☕)

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🏯 About the Kojiki Series

This series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors. Through these stories, you’ll discover not only Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today.

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Kojiki #1 | What Is the Kojiki? | Easy–Intermediate Japanese

Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile