# Japanese with Shun > Japanese with Shun is a beginner-to-intermediate podcast and YouTube channel that uses Genki grammar, with transcripts sold on Patreon. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/japanese-with-shun Last updated: 2026-09-01 Native-paced beginner audio tied to Genki grammar. Useful as commute listening. Transcripts and classes are extra paid products. Published: 2026-09-01 5 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · easy · Listening · Podcast, YouTube [Visit Japanese with Shun](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/shun) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Beginners who already opened Genki and want extra native audio | | Avoid if | You do not own or follow Genki | | Pricing | Free podcast and YouTube; paid transcripts on Patreon; separate paid courses and lessons | | Platform | Podcast, YouTube | | Ease of use | easy | ## Pros - Beginners who already opened Genki and want extra native audio - Commuters who will finish one episode - Learners who can tolerate missing transcripts on the free feed ## Cons - You do not own or follow Genki - You need a full transcript before every listen - A Patreon or private class would replace the textbook Japanese with Shun is a beginner-to-intermediate podcast. The Apple Podcasts listing says episodes mainly use grammar from Genki 1, with some from Genki 2. That makes it extra audio for people already in [Genki](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/genki), not a second beginner book. YouTube carries the same teacher. Transcripts are sold on Patreon. Private classes and paid courses are listed separately. It is closer to [Nihongo con Teppei](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nihongo-con-teppei) than to a grammar SRS. Teppei is free listen-only. Shun is Genki-shaped and upsells transcripts. ## Who it fits It fits commuters who will finish one episode and who already met those Genki points. Do not treat the catalog as a replacement for workbook pages. ## Limits The free feed is audio. If you need every line in writing, budget for Patreon or stay with a transcript-supported source such as [News in Slow Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/news-in-slow-japanese). Confirm current episode scope on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japanese-with-shun/id1550709885). ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-09-01. - [Japanese with Shun on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/japanese-with-shun/id1550709885) - official product · checked 2026-09-01 · Official podcast listing describing beginner-intermediate episodes that mainly use grammar from Genki 1 and some from Genki 2, plus links to Patreon transcripts, YouTube, and private classes. - [Japanese with Shun on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@JapanesewithShun) - official product · checked 2026-09-01 · Official YouTube channel linked from the podcast listing. ## 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. - [News in Slow Japanese](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/news-in-slow-japanese) - Slow news and culture lessons with transcripts and popup glosses. - [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. 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