Japanese Daily News

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.

The creator of Mario receives one of Japan's highest honors. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

Japan's biggest baseball series starts today. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

Baseball legend Hideki Matsui is the new manager of the Giants. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.