【Japanese Podcast】April in Japan: New Suits, New Schools, New Beginnings｜新年度

In Japan, April marks the start of a brand-new year — not on the calendar, but in schools, companies, and daily life. In this episode, Yosuke explores why April became Japan's fresh-start season, shares the surprising role of rice in shaping this tradition, and reflects on how a company transfer rescued him from three tough years. Whether you're learning Japanese or navigating your own crossroads, this story about 心機一転 (a fresh start) might give you a new way to think about change. 【My Instagram for Japanese Learning】 https://www.instagram.com/yosuke_teac... 【Onikanji】https://onikanji.com/?ref=yosuketeach... OniKanji makes kanji learning fun and easy with real-life examples and interactive practice! It currently offers 660 kanji, with plans to expand to 2,136—covering all essential characters! Your support allows me to dedicate more time to creating new videos! I'll continue to work hard to make helpful videos for everyone, so please keep supporting me! patreon.com/YosukeTeachesJapanese This video will help you practice Japanese shadowing and listening comprehension using simple Japanese. ・You can display subtitles by pressing the subtitle button. ・Don't forget to click the good button and subscribe! If you subscribe, we can create more easy Japanese videos for you. Thank you so much for supporting my channel! ・Time stamp 00:00 Introduction 00:56 April Atmosphere in Japan 02:21 My Daughter Starts School 03:23 Why April? The Rice Origin 06:57 Entry Ceremonies & Hiring Culture 09:07 My First Job at Recruit 10:17 The Lehman Shock Hit 12:08 A Transfer That Changed Everything 13:51 Shinki Itten: A Fresh Start 15:07 Moving Season Chaos 17:49 Neighborhood Greetings 18:33 Useful Phrases for April Hi, I'm Yosuke. I am a Japanese native, born and currently living in Japan. I create videos aimed at helping people who want to learn Japanese in an easy and efficient manner. #jlpt #kanji #japaneselistening #learnJapanese