Kojiki #2 | The Birth of the Gods | Easy–Intermediate Japanese

🌸 About this video
Welcome to the second episode of my series, “Learn Japanese through the Kojiki.”
In this episode, we’ll explore how the world of heaven and earth began and how the first gods were born.
You’ll meet Izanagi and Izanami — the divine couple who created the islands of Japan.
In this story, you’ll learn about:
🌏 The beginning of heaven and earth (天地のはじまり)
💫 The birth of many gods
🌊 How Izanagi and Izanami created the first island, Onokoro
💍 The marriage of Izanagi and Izanami — and their first challenge
Enjoy Japan’s ancient mythology while naturally improving your Japanese listening and comprehension skills.

📚 Level: Upper Beginner → Lower Intermediate (CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3)
Perfect for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories.

🕒 Chapters
00:00 Opening (オープニング)
00:15 Introduction (はじめに)
01:43 The Beginning of Heaven and Earth (天地のはじまり)
03:33 Izanagi and Izanami (イザナギとイザナミ)
04:53 The Marriage of Izanagi and Izanami (イザナギとイザナミの結婚)
06:52 Question Time (しつもんの時間)
07:22 Question Time Part 1 (しつもん①～⑤)
09:30 Question Time Part 2 (しつもん⑥～⑪)
11:52 Replay Guide (How to Listen / 聞き方の説明)
12:17 Listen Again Without Subtitles (字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう)
17:29 Ending & Next Episode Preview (エンディングと次回予告)

💡 Learning Tips
✔️ Listen several times to get used to the natural rhythm of Japanese.
✔️ Try shadowing or repeating lines aloud to improve pronunciation.
✔️ Pause at the question section and try to answer in Japanese.

📄 Study Materials (Ep.2)
Full script (with/without furigana), vocabulary list, and cultural notes:
👉 https://meg-smile.com/podcast/kojiki-...

🎞️ Watch the Kojiki Series
◀️ Previous Episode (Ep.1)
“What Is the Kojiki? | 古事記とは何か”
👉    • Kojiki #1 | What Is the Kojiki? | Easy–Int...  

▶️ Next Episode (Ep.3)
“The Islands and Gods Born from Izanagi and Izanami | イザナギとイザナミが生んだ島や神様”
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🏯 About the Kojiki Series
This series introduces the ancient myths of Japan — from the creation of heaven and earth to the birth of the gods and the origins of Japan’s emperors.
Through these stories, you’ll discover not only the Japanese language but also the deep cultural values that still shape Japan today.

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