Japanese Daily News

Education JA ↓ 59 episodes

A daily Japanese news podcast for learners. Each episode covers a real news story with vocabulary breakdowns, grammar notes, and practice quizzes. Hosted by Maya.

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EP 009: 名探偵コナンの映画、大ヒット 30.05.2026 7:48

The new Detective Conan movie has become a huge hit in Japan. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

EP 008: 渋谷区、6月1日からポイ捨てに2000円 29.05.2026 7:37

From June first, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward will fine people two thousand yen for littering. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

EP 006: スカイマーク、日本初のボーイング737-8が就航 28.05.2026 7:41

A Japanese airline just flew a brand-new airplane for the first time. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

EP 007: 上野動物園、土曜の夜のどうぶつえんが始まる 28.05.2026 7:13

Tokyo's Ueno Zoo just started a special event — you can visit the zoo at night, only on Saturdays. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

EP 005: 「ドラゴンクエスト」が40周年 27.05.2026 8:00

The video game Dragon Quest turns forty years old today. It's one of Japan's most beloved games. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

EP 003: コンビニの父、鈴木敏文さん死去 26.05.2026 8:11

The man who created Japan's convenience store culture has passed away at ninety-three. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

EP 004: 食料品の消費税がゼロに？ 26.05.2026 8:03

The Japanese government wants to cut the sales tax on food all the way down to zero. This affects everyone who eats in Japan. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

EP 002: 東京の電車、24時間になる？ 25.05.2026 8:01

Tokyo might run its trains twenty-four hours a day. Right now, trains stop around midnight. That could change. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

EP 001: 日本に来る外国人が3000万人を超えた 24.05.2026 8:08

More foreigners are visiting Japan than ever before. The number just passed thirty million. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.