About
Hi, I'm Ren 👋
I'm a Japanese native speaker based in Japan. I run the YouTube channel Japanese with Ren.
More than anything, I want Japanese to be a bridge — something that connects people all over the world with Japan, and with each other. If learning Japanese through my videos brings you one step closer to that connection, that means everything to me.
My videos show real daily life in Japan — walks through nature parks, cooking at home, cherry blossom festivals, and everyday conversations. Everything is in natural, spoken Japanese — not textbook Japanese.
What is this site?
japanesewithren.com japanesewithren.com is the free learning companion to my YouTube videos. For every video I publish, I create a learning pack that includes:
- ✓Bilingual script synced to the video ▶︎ Read the Japanese and its translation together as you listen
- ✓Furigana & Romaji toggles ▶︎ Turn them on or off to match your level
- ✓Vocabulary & expressions from the video ▶︎ Plain-language meanings with examples from the video
- ✓Vocabulary flashcards ▶︎ Shuffle and review the episode's words
- ✓Quiz, fill-in-the-blank & Reverse Challenge ▶︎ Practise step by step, from understanding to speaking
- ✓AI conversation practice prompt ▶︎ Copy it into ChatGPT or Claude and start practising conversation
Everything is completely free. No sign-up required.
Who is this for?
This site is for anyone who:
- Is learning Japanese (beginner to intermediate level)
- Wants to hear and read natural, everyday Japanese
- Is interested in Japanese culture and daily life
- Wants to practice conversation through real, contextual content
Enjoying these free lessons?
Watch the full video on YouTube and subscribe to catch new episodes.
I'd be happy if you'd support me
To make sure no one misses the chance to learn Japanese for financial reasons, all learning materials, such as videos and this site, are provided free.
To keep this going and deliver better content, and if you've found these materials helpful, I'd be very happy to have your support, entirely at your discretion.
Have a question or feedback? Feel free to get in touch →