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Japanese traditional sake brewing set to be registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

2024/11/5

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Splatoon 3 × ZOZOTOWN, 2nd collaboration! Pop-up event in Harajuku and start of orders for real gear sales.

2024/11/2

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Nintendo announces smartphone app 'Nintendo Music' to enjoy game music

2024/11/1

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) Music News

To commemorate TV Tokyo's 60th anniversary, "Theatrical Movie Kodoku no Gourmet," The Cro-Magnons responsible for the theme song! The friendship collaboration between Yutaka Matsushige and Hiroto Komoto comes to fruition.

2024/11/1

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Uniqlo achieves its first 3 trillion yen breakthrough – rapid growth in Europe and the 'LifeWear' strategy contribute

2024/10/31

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Sumitomo Pharma postpones application for national approval for Parkinson's disease treatment utilizing iPS cells to fiscal year 2025 or later

2024/10/31

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Pokemon releases new smartphone card game 'PokePoke' - providing a new experience through digital expression

2024/10/30

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Toyota announces the new "GR Corolla" 2025 model - features enhanced performance and a variety of transmissions.

2024/10/30

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Tokyo High Court finds the non-recognition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional but dismisses the compensation claim.

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Ishiba Cabinet's approval rating decreases, disapproval rating rises - Impact of the slush fund scandal or continuation of administration?

2024/10/30

: N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga News

"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next" Blu-ray & DVD release announced, set for February 2025 with luxurious bonuses.

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Introducing credit card touch payments on Kansai private railways to improve convenience for foreign tourists.

2024/10/30

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Meta sued for fraud damages caused by fake advertisements impersonating celebrities - seeking over 400 million yen in compensation.

2024/10/30

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Special Diet session with increasing possibility of runoff voting, struggles of the LDP and Komeito in appointing a new Prime Minister

2024/10/30

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Wage increase implemented by a record high of 91.2% of companies

2024/10/30

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: N5-N4 (Beginner) Music News Game

Nintendo announces smartphone app 'Nintendo Music' to enjoy game music

2024/11/1

: N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga News

"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next" Blu-ray & DVD release announced, set for February 2025 with luxurious bonuses.

2024/10/30

: N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Meta sued for fraud damages caused by fake advertisements impersonating celebrities - seeking over 400 million yen in compensation.

2024/10/30

: N5-N4 (Beginner) News Game

"Dragon Quest III" remake version, controversy among fans over gender notation change

2024/10/27

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Pitcher Yamamoto achieves historic first win in the World Series! Perfect pitching supports the Dodgers' winning streak.

2024/10/27

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A life-sized Gundam statue will appear at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, with an exhibit containing a message for the future.

2024/10/27

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Nintendo releases "Nintendo Sound Clock Alamo" featuring popular character alarm sounds - a high-priced yet instantly sold-out hot item.

2024/10/26

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Open beta test for "Monster Hunter Wilds" scheduled to start on November 1.

2024/10/25

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Street Drinking Banned in Shibuya and Shinjuku for Halloween

2024/10/8

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Hirotsugu Kimura, 24, Becomes Youngest Japanese to Successfully Circumnavigate the Globe by Yacht

2024/6/11

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Man Arrested for Attempting to Rob Convenience Store Next to Police Station

2024/6/2

: N5-N4 (Beginner) Game

Japanese elementary school students these days are saying “I play games in English” and “What's a PlayStation?”

2024/6/1

: N5-N4 (Beginner) Travel

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival

2024/6/1

: N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga News

Netflix's live-action version of “City Hunter” ranked in the Top 10 weekly rankings worldwide.

2024/6/1

: N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga

The top 20 favorite anime songs voted by anime-loving foreigners.

2024/6/1

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: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Splatoon 3 × ZOZOTOWN, 2nd collaboration! Pop-up event in Harajuku and start of orders for real gear sales.

2024/11/2

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) Music News

To commemorate TV Tokyo's 60th anniversary, "Theatrical Movie Kodoku no Gourmet," The Cro-Magnons responsible for the theme song! The friendship collaboration between Yutaka Matsushige and Hiroto Komoto comes to fruition.

2024/11/1

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Pokemon releases new smartphone card game 'PokePoke' - providing a new experience through digital expression

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Toyota announces the new "GR Corolla" 2025 model - features enhanced performance and a variety of transmissions.

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Ishiba Cabinet's approval rating decreases, disapproval rating rises - Impact of the slush fund scandal or continuation of administration?

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Introducing credit card touch payments on Kansai private railways to improve convenience for foreign tourists.

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Special Diet session with increasing possibility of runoff voting, struggles of the LDP and Komeito in appointing a new Prime Minister

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Wage increase implemented by a record high of 91.2% of companies

2024/10/30

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Integration of My Number Card and Driver's License "My Number License" to start operation from March 24 next year

2024/10/29

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) Anime/Manga News Game

Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2024, grandly held with the largest number of attendees ever.

2024/10/28

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Memorial broadcast for Toshiyuki Nishida 'Tsuribaka Diary 20 Final' scheduled to air late at night on November 3

2024/10/28

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

The movement to introduce office saunas is spreading among companies in Aichi Prefecture.

2024/10/28

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Olympus announces CEO resignation over illegal drug allegations

2024/10/28

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Kubota is wanted in connection with the abduction of a woman in Chiba, with a reward of 3 million yen for information.

2024/10/27

: N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Saito Takumi talks about his past as a masked comedian - Secrets revealed during his first appearance in 12 years on "A-Studio+"

2024/10/27

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: N1-Native (Fluent) History News

Japanese traditional sake brewing set to be registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

2024/11/5

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Uniqlo achieves its first 3 trillion yen breakthrough – rapid growth in Europe and the 'LifeWear' strategy contribute

2024/10/31

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Sumitomo Pharma postpones application for national approval for Parkinson's disease treatment utilizing iPS cells to fiscal year 2025 or later

2024/10/31

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Tokyo High Court finds the non-recognition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional but dismisses the compensation claim.

2024/10/30

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Considering legal action for the spread of nuisance dance video on the Fujikyu Railway Line.

2024/10/29

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

The ruling party fell below the majority, and the Constitutional Democratic Party made gains in the House of Representatives election results.

2024/10/28

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Junichi Ishida talks about his new challenge in managing a yakiniku restaurant and his enthusiasm for film production.

2024/10/28

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Ruling party falls below majority, attention on Prime Minister Ishiba's future—signs of political instability

2024/10/27

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The 50th House of Representatives election, the first after the LDP slush fund scandal, focuses on the ruling party securing a majority.

2024/10/27

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An 18-year-old employee was stabbed to death at a Shimbashi girls' bar, a 49-year-old customer was arrested.

2024/10/27

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Impact and countermeasures of the metropolitan area robbery incident, announced by the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency

2024/10/27

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Increase in deaths among the elderly after COVID-19 reclassification: Experts emphasize the importance of protective measures

2024/10/26

: N1-Native (Fluent) News

Dump truck drivers arrested in Hyogo Prefecture on suspicion of assaulting a colleague, voices of condemnation for the brutal act.

2024/10/26

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Chiba Tetsuya and others were awarded the Order of Culture, and Aoki Isao and Kusabue Mitsuko were selected as Persons of Cultural Merit.

2024/10/25

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Shohei Ohtani’s Historic “50-50” Home Run Ball Sells for $4,392,000

2024/10/24

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1: Japanese elementary school students these days are saying “I play games in English” and “What's a PlayStation?”

Game*Spark, a Japanese video game information site, interviewed elementary school students about the games they are currently playing and how they play them. They got surprising answers such as “I play games in English to remember the English I learned in kindergarten” and “What is a PlayStation?". According to statistics, “Minecraft” is the No. 1 game played by elementary school students these days, followed by “Splatoon” at No. 2, “Fortnite” at No. 3, and the “Mario series” at No. 4. In the world, “League of Legends” is well known, but it is unique in that it is not in the ...

2: Children's Day

Carp streamer May 5th is a Japanese national holiday known as Children’s Day. It was once called “Tango no Sekku,” an event that celebrated the growth of boys. Children would hoist carp-shaped flags of various sizes in the blue sky. These flags were called “Koinobori” or carp streamers. Carp streamers are a type of flag used in the military and at festivals since ancient times, and their brightly colored appearance has always been a joy to behold. In the past, this event involved using helmets and armors to decorate and flying carp streamers to pray for the healthy growth and success of boys. ...

3: Japan's Homeless Population at its Record Lowest

According to data recently released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the current homeless population in Japan was 2,820 people, the lowest it has ever been. The gender breakdown was 2,575 men, 172 women, and 73 others. The largest number of homeless people was in Osaka Prefecture, followed by Tokyo. To support the independence of homelesss people, a law called the “special measures law” was enacted in 2002. Since then, the government has been providing homeless people with stable jobs and job skills training. The results show that these measures are effective. According to a survey conducted in 2003, ...

4: Naoya Inoue vs. Luis Nery: Knockout in the 6th Round Secures Successful Defense with First Pro Knockdown.

Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery Naoya Inoue, the unified world champion of four professional boxing organizations, successfully defended his title. This was the first time in 34 years that the world championship match was held at the Tokyo Dome, and the crowd went wild. In the first round, Naoya Inoue was knocked down for the first time in his professional career, but in the post-fight interview he commented, “I don't remember the moment I was knocked down!." Japanese (日本語) Hiragana ON/OFF 井上尚弥いのうえなおやvsルイス・ネリ　6Rでノックアウトし防衛ぼうえい成功せいこう。初はつのダウンも。プロボクシング４団体だんたい統一とういつ世界せかい王者おうじゃ、井上尚弥いのうえなおやが防衛ぼうえいに成功せいこうした。東京とうきょうドームでの世界せかい戦せんは34年ねんぶりで、多おおくの観客かんきゃくが熱狂ねっきょうした。井上尚弥いのうえなおやは1Rにプロ初はつのダウンを喫きっし、試合しあい後ごのインタビューでは「ダウンした瞬間しゅんかんのことなんて覚おぼえてないっすよ！」とコメントした。 Sentence Quiz (文章問題) Naoya Inoue is the best boxer in the world井上尚弥は世界最高のボクサーだ。 He described his first-round knockdown ...

5: The Price Difference Between Luxury Sushi Restaurants in NY and Japan is Astounding

Seafood Bowl The exorbitant prices of high-end sushi restaurants in New York are becoming a hot topic in Japan. As an example, we compared the prices of "Sushi Noz" in NY with typical sushi prices in Japan. For instance, a seafood bowl at Sushi Noz costs $60, while a similar dish in Japan can be enjoyed for $10 to $20. Additionally, the average cost per person at Sushi Noz is around $550, whereas at high-end sushi restaurants in Japan, it ranges from $150 to $200. The approximately threefold price difference between sushi restaurants in NY and Japan is attributed to ...

6: Tokyo vs. Osaka: Which is Hated More?

Disliked Prefecture (Source: タウンネット) According to a chart compiled by J-Town, a Japanese regional information website, the most disliked prefectures are clearly divided between Tokyo and Osaka in Western Japan and Eastern Japan. Tokyo and Osaka are Japan's two major cities and have had a long-standing rivalry, but the reasons for disliking them seem to differ. Here are the summarized reasons for the dislike of Tokyo and Osaka. Reasons for disliking Tokyo:・There are too many people. Many people seem cold.・There is a lot of news about crimes and accidents, creating an image of poor public safety.・The cost of living is ...

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