# Comprehensible Japanese > Leveled all-Japanese comprehensible-input videos. The site is now Natural Japanese. Fit, the 2026 split, and when a podcast is enough. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/comprehensible-japanese Last updated: 2026-08-27 Leveled all-Japanese comprehensible-input videos. The site is now branded Natural Japanese. Published: 2026-08-27 5 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Listening · Web, YouTube [Visit Comprehensible Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/nijapanese) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners who want Japanese-only video input | | Avoid if | You need English grammar notes first | | Pricing | Free YouTube catalog; the site adds membership features | | Platform | Web, YouTube | | Ease of use | easy | ## Pros - Learners who want Japanese-only video input - People who will pick one level and stay there - Beginners who still need pictures and repetition ## Cons - You need English grammar notes first - You will only browse levels - You already have a daily audio habit that works Comprehensible Japanese is a leveled, all-Japanese video library. The live site is now branded Natural Japanese at nijapanese.com. cijapanese.com redirects there. In 2026 the founder, Yuki, left the project and now publishes separately at nihongo-jikan.com. This profile is the Natural Japanese library, not Yuki’s new site, and Study Japanese 101 does not operate either one. ## Who it fits It fits learners who will pick one level of spoken Japanese and watch it often. The YouTube channel still hosts a large catalog. The site adds search, watch-time tracking, and membership extras. ## Limits It is not a grammar reference. English notes are not the product. If you need a short beginner podcast, [Nihongo con Teppei](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nihongo-con-teppei) is a lighter daily habit. ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-08-27. - [Natural Japanese](https://nijapanese.com/) - official product · checked 2026-08-27 · Official product page used for the current site name, host, and offering. - [Natural Japanese on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/ComprehensibleJapanese) - official product · checked 2026-08-27 · Official YouTube channel, now titled Natural Japanese, used for the leveled video catalog. - [Important update for CIJ](https://community.nijapanese.com/t/important-update-for-cij/559) - official docs · checked 2026-08-28 · Official operator announcement of the 2026 partnership end, Natural Japanese rebrand, and nijapanese.com move. - [Nihongo no Jikan](https://nihongo-jikan.com/) - official product · checked 2026-08-27 · Official site for Yuki’s separate comprehensible-input project after leaving CIJ. ## Alternative tools - [Activate Your Japanese!](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/activate-your-japanese) - Japan Foundation and NHK video material about communication strategies and everyday life. - [Akane Japanese Class](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/akane-japanese-class) - All-Japanese teacher videos and a podcast on daily life, with transcripts on the site. - [Ask Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/ask-japanese) - Street interviews in Japan about culture, anime, and daily life. ## Related - [Japanese listening resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/listening) - Listening tools range from hosted lessons to narrow pitch drills. Match the tool to the ear problem. - [Japanese listening resources for beginners, by support level](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-listening-resources-for-beginners) - Use Irodori or NHK World when you need numbered lessons, Comprehensible Japanese when visuals keep meaning available, Nihongo con Teppei for short listen-only practice, and News in Slow Japanese when text support matters. - [Japanese YouTube channels by study goal](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-youtube-channels) - Start with Tanaka san for short visual lessons, NihongoDekita for practical explanations, Sambon Juku for grammar in Japanese, or one podcast for sustained listening. - [Nihongo con Teppei](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nihongo-con-teppei) - A free beginner Japanese podcast for daily listening. - [5 Best Anki Alternatives for Japanese: Inku Is Our Pick](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/anki-alternatives-for-japanese) - We recommend Inku first for most Japanese learners who want prepared daily review on iPhone. Renshuu fits a broader Japanese study system, JPDB fits media vocabulary, WaniKani fits a fixed kanji path, and Bunpro fits grammar retrieval. Protect your Anki collection before testing a replacement. - [Free Japanese Learning Resources: Build a Study Routine](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/free-japanese-learning-resources) - A complete free stack can start with Irodori for sequence, Tae Kim for explanation, Jisho for lookup, Renshuu for optional review, Tadoku for reading, and Nihongo con Teppei for audio. You do not need all six on day one.