Japanese Daily News

Today, November sixth, a toy store in Tokyo has turned part of its floor into a place where children can play. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜られる (passive) — to be done (by someone) 〜つもりです — to plan to ~, to intend to ~ 〜てもらいたい — to want someone to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks fo...

Today, November fifth, Japanese calligraphy is set to join UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜ば — if ~ 〜てきた — have been ~ (up to now) 〜という — that says ~, called ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes.dev

Today, November fifth, the only aquarium in Japan with sea otters has stopped showing them, because one of them is sick. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜ことができる — can ~, to be able to ~ 〜からです — it is because ~ 〜ようになる — to become able to ~, to come to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks f...

Today, November fourth, the company behind MUJI says about a million credit card numbers may have leaked. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜おそれがある — there is a risk that ~ (something bad) 〜ということです — it is said that ~, reportedly ~ 〜ために — in order to ~ 〜よう呼びかける — to urge (people) to ~ Free grammar no...

Today, November fourth, a typhoon far to the south is still set to bring heavy rain to the Tokyo area. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜始める — to start ~ing 〜ように言う — to tell someone to ~ 〜といいでしょう — it would be good to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes.dev

Today, November third, the art museum inside Tokyo's Imperial Palace fully reopens after years of work. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜ため — because ~ (formal reason) 〜ないように — so as not to ~ 〜を記念して — to commemorate ~, in honor of ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes....

On November first, Yamanashi, the top peach-growing prefecture, held its first exam for peach experts. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜ことができます — can ~, be able to ~ 〜てほしい — want (someone) to ~ 〜予定です — is scheduled / planned to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes....

Japan has launched a new government agency to lead its response to disasters. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜ないように — so that ~ doesn't happen 〜と言われている — it is said that ~ 〜予定だ — plan to ~; be scheduled to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes.dev

Toyota's famous car, the Corolla, has turned sixty, and the company held a ceremony on November first. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜から〜まで — from ~ to ~ 〜という — called ~; that says ~ 〜られている (passive) — is being ~ed 〜になる — to become ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1:...

Japan has changed how tax-free shopping works for foreign visitors. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜ことになる — it has been decided that ~ 〜なければならない — must ~, have to ~ 〜と (conditional) — when / if ~ (then naturally) 〜必要がある — it is necessary to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for J...

On October thirtieth, Mount Fuji got its first snowcap of the season, and this year it was measured in a new way. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜のは初めてです — it is the first time to ~ 〜までは / 〜からは — until ~ / from ~ on 〜でも — even ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes...

A twenty-six-year-old player has won back one of the top titles in the board game Go. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜ぶり — for the first time in (a period) 〜ことになる — it is decided / it turns out that ~ 〜ことはできませんでした — was not able to ~ 〜されそうです — looks likely to be ~ed Free grammar notes, practice q...

A weather company has released its forecast for the best time to see autumn leaves. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4. Grammar in this episode: 〜そうです — looks like ~ / likely to ~ 〜ことを「…」といいます — ~ is called "..." 〜になる — to become ~ Free grammar notes, practice questions and Anki decks for JLPT N5–N1: jpnotes.dev

A famous sweet maker in Fukuoka, about four hundred years old, is heading for bankruptcy. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3. Grammar in this episode: 〜ことになる — it is decided / it turns out that ~ 〜と言われている — it is said that ~ 〜ための + Noun — a ~ for the purpose of … 〜ことができる — can ~, be able to ~ Free grammar notes, practice questio...

Winter is coming early in northern Japan, with the first snow of the season. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

Egg prices in Japan have hit a record high. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

A famous tower in Osaka is celebrating its seventieth birthday. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

A former prime minister of Japan has died at ninety. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

A popular Pokemon game is going to end next spring. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

The legendary artist behind a famous boxing manga has died. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

Asia's big film festival opened in Tokyo, in heavy rain. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

The successor to Japan's famous yellow inspection bullet train made its debut. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

A famous fireworks show in Tokyo came back after eleven years. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

A Japanese golfer just won her first title on the American tour. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

A young Japanese figure skater just won a big event in France. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.