Kojiki Story Series
Episode 4 and Beyond
Premium videos and study PDFs for learners who want to continue the Kojiki journey in simple Japanese.
古事記ストーリーシリーズ第4回以降の本編動画・学習PDFのご案内ページです。
About This Page
Continue learning Kojiki through stories.
From Episode 4 onward, the full videos and study PDFs are available through Ko-fi to support the continued creation of this series.
第4回以降の本編動画と学習PDFは、シリーズを継続して制作するため、Ko-fiでご案内しています。
Premium Videos
Watch full story videos with simple Japanese narration and structured listening sections.
Study PDFs
Review scripts, vocabulary, grammar, cultural notes, and story details at your own pace.
Culture + Language
Enjoy Japanese mythology while building listening, reading, and vocabulary skills.
Level
Upper beginner to lower intermediate learners, around CEFR A2–B1 / JLPT N4–N3.
This series is for learners who want to enjoy both Japanese language and culture through stories.
Episode List
Choose an episode.
Episodes 1–3 are also listed here for continuity. Episode 4 and beyond are the main focus of this page.
Episode Details
Episode overview and materials
Each episode includes a story overview, video length, chapters, and PDF details.
1
What is the Kojiki? | 古事記とは？
An easy introduction to the Kojiki, Japan’s oldest mythology book. Learn its structure, historical background, and why it is important.
Chapters
- What Is the Kojiki? / 古事記とは
- Structure of the Kojiki / 三つのパート
- What Stories Are Included? / どんな物語がある？
- What You Can Learn from This Series / このシリーズで学べること
- Next Episode Preview / 次回予告
2
The Birth of the Gods | 神様たちの誕生
Discover how heaven and earth began, how the first gods were born, and how Izanagi and Izanami created Japan’s first island.
Chapters
- Introduction / はじめに
- The Beginning of Heaven and Earth / 天地のはじまり
- Izanagi and Izanami / イザナギとイザナミ
- The Marriage of Izanagi and Izanami / イザナギとイザナミの結婚
- Question Time / しつもんの時間
- Listen Again Without Subtitles / 字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう
- Ending & Next Episode Preview / エンディングと次回予告
3
Izanagi and Izanami — The Birth of the Islands and Gods | イザナギとイザナミが生んだ島や神様
Meet Izanagi and Izanami, the divine couple who created Japan’s islands and gave birth to many gods.
Chapters
- Introduction / 導入ナレーション
- The Creation of Islands / 島々の誕生
- The Birth of Many Gods / 神々の誕生
- The Tragic Event / 悲しい出来事
- Question Time / しつもんの時間
- Listen Again Without Subtitles / 字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう
- Ending & Next Episode Preview / エンディングと次回予告
4
The Land of Yomi — Izanagi’s Journey to the Underworld | 黄泉の国へ行ったイザナギ
In this episode, Izanagi travels to the Land of the Dead, Yomi, to see Izanami once more. The story explores darkness, death, escape, peaches as symbols of protection, and the border between life and death.
Chapters
- Introduction / 導入ナレーション
- Izanagi’s Journey to the Underworld / イザナギ、黄泉の国へ
- Izanagi’s Escape / イザナギの逃走
- The Power of the Peaches / 桃の実の力
- The Parting of Izanagi and Izanami / イザナギとイザナミの別れ
- Question Time / しつもんの時間
- Listen Again Without Subtitles / 字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう
- Ending & Next Episode Preview / エンディングと次回予告
5
The Gods Born from Izanagi’s Purification | イザナギが生んだ神様たち
Izanagi returns from Yomi and performs misogi, a sacred purification ritual. From this ritual, many gods are born, including Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susanoo.
Chapters
- Introduction / 導入ナレーション
- Izanagi’s Purification / イザナギの禊
- The Birth of the Three Noble Gods / 三貴神の誕生
- Susanoo’s Disobedience / スサノオの追放
- Question Time / しつもんの時間
- Listen Again Without Subtitles / 字幕なしでもう一度ストーリーを聞こう
- Ending & Next Episode Preview / エンディングと次回予告
Purchase Guide
How to purchase on Ko-fi
A short step-by-step video guide may be added later. For now, please use the basic instructions below.
You do not need a Ko-fi account.
You can purchase by entering your email address at checkout.
If you buy the Video + PDF Set, download the PDF from the purchase screen.
Please make sure to download the PDF file after purchase. The PDF may not be emailed later.
For video access, check the Ko-fi message after purchase.
After purchase, you will receive a message on Ko-fi containing the private video link and the viewing password.
Important Notes
Please read before purchase.
These notes help protect the videos, PDFs, and the continued creation of this series.
Personal study use only
These videos and PDFs are for personal study use only. Please do not share them, upload them elsewhere, redistribute them, or resell them.
本動画・PDFは個人学習のためのコンテンツです。他の方への共有、SNS等へのアップロード、再配布・販売などはご遠慮ください。
For teachers and schools
If you are a Japanese language teacher or school and wish to use this content in class, please contact me first.
日本語教師の方・学校関係者の方で教材として使用したい場合は、必ず事前にご連絡ください。
Video links and passwords
The videos are unlisted. The URL may be changed periodically for security reasons. Saving the URL may result in it becoming inaccessible later.
動画は限定公開です。セキュリティのため、不定期でURLを変更する場合があります。必ず動画専用ページからアクセスしてください。
If unauthorized sharing is suspected
The viewing password may be changed if unauthorized sharing is suspected. In that case, I may contact existing buyers and provide the updated password only when needed.
パスワードが無断で共有された形跡がある場合、パスワードを変更することがあります。その際は、必要に応じて購入者の方へご案内します。
Thank You
Thank you for supporting the Kojiki Story Series.
Your support helps me continue creating story-based Japanese learning materials slowly and carefully.
古事記ストーリーシリーズを応援してくださり、ありがとうございます。