About
Hi, I'm Ren 👋
I'm a Japanese native speaker based in Japan. I run the YouTube channel Japanese with Ren.
I love travelling — across Japan and around the world. That passion is a big part of why I started this channel. Through these vlogs, I hope to share the joy of exploration and the value of stepping into new experiences.
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?
life-takuma.com is the free learning companion to my YouTube videos. For every video I publish, I create a learning pack that includes:
- ✓Full Japanese transcript — to read while you listen
- ✓Bilingual script — Japanese with natural English translation
- ✓Key expressions & vocabulary — with explanations
- ✓Comprehension quiz — to check your understanding
- ✓Fill-in-the-blank practice — to reinforce key expressions
- ✓AI conversation practice prompt — to practice speaking with an AI chatbot
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
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