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Japanese with Shun

Hosted by Shunsuke Otani

Japanese with Shun, hosted by Shunsuke Otani, teaches beginner to intermediate Japanese using grammar from the Genki textbooks. The show has 358 episodes, released roughly every nine days, with a typical length of about 12 to 13 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per mid-roll ad.

Why brands sponsor Japanese with Shun

Reach a loyal, growing audience of committed Japanese language learners

  • 358 episodes released roughly every nine days since January 2021
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 167 ratings
  • Listeners follow a structured Genki-based curriculum and return weekly
Best forlanguage learning apps and coursestravel and study-abroad brandseducation tools for beginners
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and no sponsor history appears in the feed.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Education70%
Language Learning30%
Formats
solo monologue, topic discussion, special episode commentary
Tone
encouraging, instructive
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
10 to 13 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 167 Apple ratings with a 2021 start (one band up for show age) plus a 358-episode archive, weekly updates, mid-length episodes, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a RedCircle host.
Audience asks aboutHow to study Japanese grammar from GenkiHow to start speaking Japanese as a beginnerWhich JLPT levels the episodes target
Age
30%18-24
40%25-34
20%35-44
10%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States30%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇯🇵 Japan5%
Other55%
LanguagesEnglish 90%Japanese 10%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

Patreon transcript and private class links appear in the description, and an italki teacher page is listed among links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover everyday topics such as travel, saving money and hobbies, with no explicit flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 79 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.

This is a Japanese podcast for the beginner-intermediate Japanese learners . I will mainly use grammar from Genki 1-textbook and some from Genki 2. Therefore, this podcast is perfect for those who have started learning Japanese maybe just a couple of months or years ago. By listening to native Japanese, you can enhance your listening and speaking level rapidly. 🎙TRANSCRIPT🎙…
Japanese with Shun's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Japanese with Shun

Japanese with Shun is a podcast hosted by Shunsuke Otani that teaches beginner and intermediate Japanese, using grammar from the Genki 1 and Genki 2 textbooks. The feed lists 358 episodes, with new releases about every nine days and typical episodes running 10 to 13 minutes. The show is also linked to a Patreon transcript service and private lessons, according to its RedCircle page.

Apple Podcasts shows 167 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars, and the show has been listed since January 2021. Listeners are estimated to be mostly English speakers in their twenties and thirties who are early in learning Japanese; these are estimates only. The feed shows no sponsors so far.

Estimated downloads sit between 5,000 and 25,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits language-learning apps, online courses and travel brands seeking a focused, engaged audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Japanese with Shun can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Japanese with Shun

How much does Japanese with Shun charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor package and the show's own terms.

What is Japanese with Shun about?

Japanese with Shun is a podcast for beginner and intermediate Japanese learners. Each episode works through grammar from the Genki textbooks, with listening practice in native Japanese.

How do I contact Japanese with Shun about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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