Hi! I’m Miyabi

I’m a native Japanese speaker, a mom of two boys, and a language psychology enthusiast. I run the YouTube channel Japan Phrase Adventure, where I help beginners learn Japanese the natural way – like children do!

Watching my kids learn to speak made me realize something: foreign language learners can benefit from the same natural process – listening, watching, and discovering language through context and repetition.

So You Learned Hiragana… Now What?

Congratulations on learning hiragana – that’s a huge first step!

But now you might be wondering: “Should I start with vocabulary? Grammar? Speaking?”

Here’s my advice: start by watching and listening to real Japanese. Not textbook sentences. Not drills. Real language, used in context.

Why My Channel Works

My channel, Japan Phrase Adventure, is designed to help you learn like a native child would – through immersion, discovery, and fun.

• Words appear multiple times
  → You’ll remember them naturally through repetition.
• You watch scenes and guess meaning from context
  → Your brain connects words to actions and visuals.
• Words come back again in later episodes
  → Built-in review helps reinforce your memory.
• You play detective
  → Guessing meaning keeps it fun and memorable.

Start with Casual Speech

We begin with simple, casual spoken Japanese – the kind that’s actually used in daily life.

Once you’re comfortable, we move on to polite expressions, then gradually introduce grammar and writing.

This is the same way native Japanese kids learn – and it works.

Want to Learn Real, Usable Japanese?

Hiragana is just the beginning. The next step is to listen, watch, and feel the language.

If you’re ready to start learning Japanese in a fun and natural way, I’d love to learn with you!

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