Learn Japanese from the News
(03/14/2022–03/17/2025)NHK World (JP)10 min
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Episodes
S2022E01
Age of Legal Adulthood to Be Lowered to 18 in April
S2022E02
People in Japan Donate 4 Billion Yen to Ukraine through Embassy
S2022E03
Sightseeing Route Reopens in Owakudani, Hakone
S2022E04
Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes after Use
S2022E05
International Organization Formed to Fight Manga, Anime Piracy Sites
S2022E06
Frequent "Anomalous" Rainfall in Japan Caused by Rising Temperatures
S2022E07
Bystanders Use AED to Save Girl Who Suddenly Collapsed at Gym
S2022E08
Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time
S2022E09
More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup Service
S2022E10
How to Prevent Heatstroke and Save Electricity on Air Conditioning
S2022E11
"Don't Drink and Drive" Applies to Electric Scooters
S2022E12
Japan Aims to Restore International Student Numbers to Pre-Pandemic Level
S2022E13
New Services Bring Overgrown Produce to Market
S2022E14
Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain Japanese
S2022E15
Number of People Aged 100 and over in Japan Tops 90,000 for First Time
S2022E16
Japan Compiles Measures for Potential Dual Outbreak of COVID and Flu
S2022E17
Studies Underway to Reduce Salt While Maintaining Flavor
S2022E18
New Year's Greeting Cards Go on Sale in Japan
S2022E19
Using 3D Cameras to Detect Human Presence and Eliminate Accidents at Railway Crossings
S2022E20
International Residents in Kagawa Experience the "Henro" Pilgrimage
S2023E01
Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions
S2023E02
Japan Post to Start Delivering Letters and Packages by Drone as Early as Fiscal Year 2023
S2023E03
Japan to Downgrade COVID-19 Classification on May 8
S2023E04
Pollen Levels in Tokyo This Spring Projected to be Fourth Highest on Record
S2023E05
Justice Ministry Proposes Changing Law to Discourage "Kirakira Names"
S2023E06
Cyclists Required to Make Effort to Wear Helmet Starting April
S2023E07
New Service Makes It Easy for International Residents to Open Bank Accounts on Smartphone
S2023E08
New Evacuation Plan Aims to Leave No Person Behind in the Event Mt. Fuji Erupts
S2023E09
Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station Accessibility
S2023E10
New System to Allow Dynamic Pricing for Taxis
S2023E11
New Multilingual Guide to Having a Baby in Japan
S2023E12
Japan's Weather Agency to Forecast Linear Rainbands
S2023E13
Farmer Uses Ducklings to Grow Rice Without Chemicals
S2023E14
Japan Bans Trade of Invasive Crayfish and Turtles
S2023E15
Japan to Expand Eligibility for Skilled Worker Status
S2023E16
Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024
S2023E17
Swordsmith Forges Sacred Blade for Shrine Deity
S2023E18
Police Warns Public About "Dark" Part-Time Jobs
S2023E19
Cooking Site Compiles Recipes for Disaster Preparedness
S2023E20
Railway in Gifu Launches New Food Model-Themed Train
S2023E21
Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax
S2023E22
More Security Firms Utilizing Drones and Robots
S2023E23
Smartphone-Based Digital Business Cards on the Rise
S2023E24
New Anime Center Opens in Tokyo
S2024E01
Japanese Firms Showcase New Tech at COP28
S2024E02
Dog Parade Marks 100 Years Since Birth of Hachiko
S2024E03
Quake Causes Ground Upheavals Along Noto Peninsula
S2024E04
Japan Plans to Open Day Care Centers to All Children
S2024E05
Test Ride Event Held for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension
S2024E06
Lunar Probe Lands Within 100 Meters of Target
S2024E07
Japan Facing Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters
S2024E08
New AI-Powered System Helps Customers Find Lost Items
S2024E09
Many in Japan Eager to Help Quake-Hit Taiwan
S2024E10
Yamanashi to Charge Mt. Fuji Climbers ¥2,000 Toll
S2024E11
Historic Gifu Castle Recreated in the Metaverse
S2024E12
Firms Develop Mosquito Spray to Fight Dengue Fever
S2024E13
Saku City in Nagano Encouraging "Dual Residency"
S2024E14
Oppenheimer's Grandson Warns About Nuclear Weapons
S2024E15
Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station
S2024E16
Abacus Math Contest Tests Speed and Accuracy
S2024E17
Shinjuku Ward Bans Public Drinking on Halloween
S2024E18
Ig Nobel Prize Goes to "Butt-Breathing" Study
S2024E19
Nihon Hidankyo Member Speaks to High School Students
S2024E20
New Year's "Lucky Bags" to Feature Food Staples
S2025E01
Traditional Japanese Brewing Recognized by UNESCO
S2025E02
Very Few Are Prepared for Nankai Trough Quake
S2025E03
Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System