[Eng Sub] Walk around in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo | Japanese Listening Practice

#SpeakJapaneseNaturally #pitchaccent
Hi, welcome to Speak Japanese Naturally!
I'm Fumi.
I'm walking around Yoyogi Park in Shibuya in Tokyo on November 26th.
The autumn leaves are still beautiful.
They say you can get the widest view of the sky in Tokyo in Yoyogi Park.
And the phrase "the widest view of the sky in Tokyo" reminded me of a poem,
あどけない空の話 An innocent story of the sky written by Kotaro Takamura(1883-1956)
Here's the whole poem
あどけない話
Innocent story
智恵子は東京に空がないといふ
Chieko says there’s no sky in Tokyo
ほんとの空が見たいといふ。
She says she wants to see the real sky
私は驚いて空を見る。
Which made me look up at the sky in surprise
桜若葉の間に在るのは、
What I can see between young sakura leaves is
切つても切れない　むかしなじみのきれいな空だ。
The beautiful sky that I have been familiar with for a long time
どんよりけむる地平のぼかしは
The foggy horizon is unclear with
うすもも色の朝のしめりだ。
Pale pink moist morning
智恵子は遠くを見ながら言ふ。
Chieko looks far away and says
阿多多羅山(あたたらやま)の山の上に
Above the Atatara mountain
毎日出てゐる青い空が
The blue sky you see every day is
智恵子のほんとの空だといふ。
Her real sky, she says
あどけない空の話である
It is an innocent story of the sky
高村光太郎 1928年
Kotaro Takamura, 1928
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「言う」＝「言う」
「ゐる」＝「いる」
These parts are written in an old Japanese style
I hope you'll enjoy this video.
Thank you for visiting.
Fumi
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[@dade_games]

ふみ先生！These are my favorite videos of yours. I've missed our lessons, but plan on working my schedule out in the new year to start again. Also: I already knew of Yoyogi Park as it is in one of my favorite video games Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

デイドさん、おひさしぶりです！ Thank you for the Super Thanks! It's really super ...😳 I wonder if the Yoyogi Park in Shin Megami Tensei III and the real one look the same 😄 I'm really looking forward to seeing you again in the new year!

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I’ve been looking for some good listening practice and this was perfect. Looking forward to wormy way though your back catalogue. Thank you!

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पाठ जापानी स्ट्रोक से स्ट्रोक लिपि कांजी अर्थ तथा व्याकरण करके जापानी

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[@ken1735]

とっても聞きやすいですね。私は日本人ですが、聞きやすく、勉強している方も喜ばれると思います。日本語を勉強している方々、頑張ってください！

[@PAPicturesOfficial]

ありがとうございます。

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実は日本人だから簡単だと思っているんですね😂

[@Aeris_InJapan]

I feel like this is the content we prefer to learn with. just talk & chill about real things. it's overloaded with long talks about how to use grammar & blabla otherwise, but having just this is way better once you are a bit beyond "N5" context + subtitles = brilliant

[@natashakosolapova2812]

Thank you for including the poem! I think reading poetry in the original is the ultimate reward of learning a new language so I was very happy to hear a native speaker reading and explaining a Japanese poem to me. A magical point in this video for me. I'll study harder.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I'm glad to know that you enjoyed the poem. I like that poem so I really wanted to include it in the video. Thank you for your comment😊

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most soothing voice I've ever heard

[@Lurvas777]

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​@@animeloverXinuyasha You too! Let's study foreign language!

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​@@Arigator2 I like listening to music! Do you know Honey works? This is Japanese popular song group and i love it. I don't watch English any things movie. So what do you recommendation?

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@@gakuseino-toritetuniiki I know one song from honeyworks. I can't read the Kanji in the title. Came out 9 months ago 91 million views. Great song. Very cute. Girls keeps saying Chu (kiss) and I'm sorry for being so cute. I can't say 'watch this movie'. I don't know what you will like. But I recommend the IMDB top 250 movies of all time. They are rated by movie fans. Can't make a mistake. All are good. My favorite Japanese music groups are Babymetal, Atarashii Gakko, Band-Maid, Yoasobi, Hanabie, Maximum the Hormone. I love Vocaloid. Hachi, Deco27, Kikuo, Wowaka etc etc. I have a 13 hour Vocaloid playlist on my phone. I have tickets to see Babymetal in Seattle Oct 4th. I saw Band-Maid in Seattle last October. I have videos posted.

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I’m very happy to hear that!!! Thank you for the comment 😊✨😁

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It's fun to learn and listen to Japanese this way. そのこうえんはきれいでした。ビデオと詩をありがとうございました。I hope you weren't late for your meeting!

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Thank you for watching! I was 2 minutes late, but the other person was like 5 minutes late, so it was OK! 😅 I ran, actually💦

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[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

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my first time listening to a japanese listening practice vid, and I'm glad I picked this one. your voice is so therapeutic. I also really like the thing about kanjis, very easy to remember. thank you very much! 💗

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What a beautiful and calming voice 💓

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you 😊✨

[@suraya_]

wow I feel so calm after watching this video...something about the birds chirping and your calming voice just made me feel so happy and I love the poem you read so much, i love that style of poetry! ふみ先生、本当にありがとうございます💗

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you for your sweet words😄 I'm glad you like the poem. I really wanted to include it since I had heard the phrase, "東京でいちばん広い空, the widest sky in Tokyo"

[@yatsum81]

What a great way to practice listening. thanks

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Thank YOU for the comment😊✨

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Me too, me too. Love these videos.

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Thank you for writing everything out because I'm able to practice reading.

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I love her voice ; Peace N Quiet ❤

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I’ll make more! Thank you for your comment 😁✨

[@christinas.9668]

ふみさん、ありがとうございます！すばらしいれんしゅうですね。We have female ginko trees in the part where I live in Germany as well and the fruits are really smelly. Oh, crows in Germany make "kräh kräh" 😉 Thank you for the kanji explanations, they were really helpful!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

クリスティーナさん、You have ginko trees in Germany!! And the crows in Germany make the sound with an umlaut! Romantic ...😍 I'm glad the kanji explanations were of some help. Thank you for your comment😊

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Glad you enjoyed it! I will make more videos like this😊✨

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Thank you so much for making these videos 🙏🏻 I was learn Japanese during my college time, but I didn’t use it much nowadays. This video bring me mix feeling, it throw me to my college time and my vacation in Japan back than. I am so glad can learn “choukai” in between my working time. I am looking forward to watch the other videos. Thank you 🙏🏻 and sending my warm regards from Bali

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ur voice is so soothing and calm~~~Thank you for teaching us!

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This is a blazingly amazing Idea, having a real conversation with a real atmosphere in the learning material. I don't recognize all the things that are there in the announcement. But now I know more, from this Video :D ほんとにありがとうございます！

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Glad to hear that. Thank you, Mahatta san!😊

[@simranvirmani4840]

役に立って動画です😊この動画のおかげで色々な語彙が勉強になりました。忘れないようにメモ出来ました😊

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What a 優しい voice❤

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My first time listening. Your voice is very nice and soothing. It's delightful to learn japanese from you 😊. Thank you

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Glad to hear that. Thank you!

[@sbsstore4527]

Your voice and the way u are teaching are both fabulous.. i was actually feeling like i was walking with someone i knew for many years... ありがとうございました

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad to hear that! Thank you 😊😊✨

[@jada3385]

I hope to one day being able to speak Japanese fluently it would be an such an eye opening experience

[@tanjimmm27]

Your voice is so peaceful ❤️

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you 😁✨

[@Dr_Congo_WoW]

Prepping for my Shikoku Henro in November and this is really nice for my listening practice! Thank you!

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Jestephos san, you're going to Shikoku henro!! Wow, that will be a great experience. Good luck!

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This is the best way for listening practice. Audio plus visuals. Please post more videos.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I will! Thank you!😊

[@rosemarie220]

wow! I was at this park in December, the illumination was beautiful

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[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

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This video is so well made and peaceful, thank you for this! It was a pleasure listening to it! ありがとうございます!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Glad to hear that. Thank you😄

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[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊😊✨

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Sub! ありがとうございます✨

[@eliananyanya]

I love this, very helpful and entertaining video!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thanks!😊

[@PAPicturesOfficial]

ありがとうございます、先生。

[@sPaternostro99]

Algorithm just recommended me this gem. Thank you so much. I loved it. Im subscribing and learning a lot more!!. By the way, even though I cant understand that much Japanese, I've always felt a strong connection with Japanese poetry. Im not sure why. But thanks for adding the poem, reading and explaining it.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad you enjoyed the poem too. I really want to include another poem in another video

[@piephapat4336]

きれいな声で　ゆっくり話してとて分かりやすいです。こんなにいいものを作って　本当にありがとうございます。

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

そう言ってもらえてよかったです！ コメントありがとうございます😊

[@simplywatashi]

Thank you sensei! It's a very nice park and I learned so much from this. ❤️

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Glad to hear that 😊✨

[@jeanreyes1554]

Thank you ❤❤❤

[@JH4RPlp]

Thank you this was easier to help a newbie with the slower speaking. Some natives speak so fast I can't make out anything they say. Hopefully in a few years I'll be able to understand it all

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I wish you all the best in your Japanese learning journey 😊😊

[@hariompoudel4991]

Thank you so much sensei 😊

[@GiangChuoosi]

そのやり方は勉強にとっておもしろくて簡単に分かります。ありがとうございます❤

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

よかったです。がんばってください！　コメントありがとうございました😄✨

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はっきり　聞こえて　本当にありがとうございます❤🎉🤗

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Awesome! My favorite Japanese video! ありがとう❗️

[@whynotme2068]

❤きれいの 場所 です、ありがとうございます

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

きれですよね！　コメントありがとうございました😄✨

[@ganhuiyan8093]

このチャンネルが見つかってよかった。先生の声が美しいし、先生の英語も上手です。大好きです

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

わ、うれしいです！ ありがとうございます😊✨

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Thanks so much its very helpfull teaching.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

It’s my pleasure 😊🙌

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Welcome to my channel!! :)

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このビデオが本当に魅力があります。ありがとう❤️

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よかったです。ありがとうございます！😊

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本当にあとなんの漢字ですかわからない英語で charmingという意味ですよね

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代々木公園には思い出がいっぱい！ 動画ありがとうございます！ 私たちが日本語を学ぶのを助けるあなたの方法が本当に好きです. Merci ! 😁

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

そうなんですね！ お役に立ってよかったです😊😊✨

[@richc.2213]

ふみ先生, I am a big fan of every video you create, but these walking videos are my favorite, ^_^ Such a nice, peaceful park to stroll through, especially with your calm, soothing narration. I really appreciate the work you put into these productions and I learn a lot from them. Already looking forward to the next one! ありがとうございます。 次のレッスンが楽しみにしています!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

リッチさん、こんにちは！ Thank you for the Super thanks! It really motivates me. I'm sure I'll make another walking video near future. I already have videos, I just need to add narration and scripts, which takes time😅 私も次のレッスンを楽しみにしています！😊

[@AdatheTraveler]

I went there a few days ago. The Sakura there is so beautiful 🌸.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

It must be very beautiful ...😄✨

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Great channel. Please make more videos like this. All in Japanese...not too difficult. Explaining various things in daily life. Thanks.

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i really like ur videos so relax!!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I’m glad you like them🙌😁

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Thanks❤

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It’s satisfied ❤❤❤thanks to share knowledge with us.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

It's my pleasure 😄✨

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このチャネルほんま素晴らしい😊

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Hermoso vblog ❤❤❤❤❤ I'll learn a lot with these

[@indi191]

その動画を見るのはリスニングを練習するための良い方法ですね。ありがとう、ふみ先生！

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

はい、リスニングの勉強になります！ コメント、ありがとうございました😁👍

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Im learning and this is really helpful I love it!!❤❤❤

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Thank you!!😊😁

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Very good idea in presenting Nihonggo thru conversational style. Very helpful. Arigatou 🙇🏻

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My pleasure!😊🙌

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I like this so much!!!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Glad you liked it😊

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Great video. Please make more listening video like this ❤

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you! Will do😊

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そのビデオをありがとうございます！日本語の練習のためにすごいですよ！

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

日本語の練習、がんばってください😊🙌✨

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This is GREAT! More please. My father´s second wife is Japanese. Their son, my brother, is therefore half Japanese and half Dutch. I now wish I had asked her to teach me Japanese. It´s a great culture. We have much to learn from each other. Peace be upon you.

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Wow, I really like your video ❤

[@gummirwl]

Im so tired this made me wanna sleep because it is so calming, but also educational!

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It's educational, maybe that's why you wanted to sleep 😂

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Your teaching style is amazing 🤍🕊️

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Glad you think so😊✨

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Im learning japanes and so far i believe im good at introducing myself, im so excited to learn

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thank you teacher

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That’s great. Let’s do our best

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Really great way to learn Japanese. Keep it up!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you 😊✨

[@user-mz2zd6un1v]

Thank you very much for your video! I'm going to Juntendo University for Ph.D. program as an international student. Though having passed JLPT N2 I'm still worrying about my listening. Your pronunciation is really beautiful! Helps a lot!

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Wow, that's wonderful. I wish you all the best. I'm sure you can do great, and I'm glad my video helps 😊✨

[@SunilKumar-xn2ir]

Wow nice video...... thankyou 🙏🏼

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

My pleasure 😊

[@anuradhabaskaran497]

I enjoyed the video very much. Reminded me of my days in Tokyo. It would be very helpful if you add all kanji used, in the description

[@loadingresourcesdotdot]

Adding kanji used in the description is a very good idea!

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ありがとうございます。　先生。❤❤

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ありがとうございます！

[@laurapasaribu]

Hey 👋 I'm from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, I made a plan for this year to go there for work. This channel helped me so much and make me sure, that one day I can go there and be able to communicate with more confidence. Thank you so much 😊& God bless you. Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

Thank you! I hope you’ll have a great time while working in Japan✨😁

[@ronintsukebin9163]

Memories again. Yoyogi Park. I did not often go there even though I worked in Shibuya for some time but I did go once and saw a little bit of the rockabillies there. So interesting. But the sound of the cawing crow in Japan is what I remember so much while in Japan. Actually, my favorite sound! These birds are so intelligent. Anyway, thank you for the kanji derivation distinguishing bird vs crow. I will remember that. Lastly, and speaking of parks, my favorite park was between Tamagawa and Denenchofu stations when I lived in that area. I first lived in Ogikubo, though, so some of your listeners might be interested in the ramen shops there! Many foreigners love ramen as I am sure you know so that might be interesting for a video.

[@SpeakJapaneseNaturally]

I can’t reply to all your comments, but I enjoy reading all of them! So I’ll be happy if you don’t stop commenting 😊 And thank you for your suggestion too! Unfortunately I don’t really eat ramen. I know men love ramen, but😅