Japanese Sake

N1-Native (Fluent) History News

Japanese traditional sake brewing is on track to be recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

2024/11/5

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Splatoon 3 teams up with ZOZOTOWN for round two! Check out the pop-up event in Harajuku and get ready to place your orders for some legit gear.

2024/11/2

N5-N4 (Beginner) Music News Game

Nintendo's just dropped some exciting news, hey! They've launched a new smartphone app called 'Nintendo Music', where you can vibe to all your favourite game tunes.

2024/11/1

N3-N2 (Intermediate) Music News

In celebration of TV Tokyo's 60th anniversary, "Theatrical Movie Kodoku no Gourmet" has come to life, with The Cro-Magnons providing the theme tune. This remarkable partnership highlights the camaraderie between Yutaka Matsushige and Hiroto Komoto, a collaboration that's finally blossomed.

2024/11/1

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Uniqlo has smashed through the 3 trillion yen barrier for the first time, thanks largely to its blistering pace in Europe and the savvy 'LifeWear' strategy.

2024/10/31

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Sumitomo Pharma has decided to push back its application for national approval of their Parkinson’s disease treatment, which makes use of iPS cells, to the fiscal year 2025 or perhaps even later.

2024/10/31

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Pokémon's just dropped their brand-new smartphone card game, 'PokePoke' – offering us a fresh experience with digital flair.

2024/10/30

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Toyota unveils the brand-new "GR Corolla" 2025 model, boasting souped-up performance and a range of transmission options.

2024/10/30

samesexmarriage

N1-Native (Fluent) News

The Tokyo High Court has decided that not recognising same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but they’ve turned down the compensation claim.

2024/10/30

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Ishiba Cabinet's approval rating takes a nosedive, with more folks giving it the thumbs down – Is it the fallout from the slush fund scandal or just how the government’s been carrying on?

2024/10/30

myheromovie

N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga News

"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next" is coming out on Blu-ray & DVD with some lekker bonuses, and it's dropping in Feb 2025.

2024/10/30

credittrain

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Bringing in credit card tap-and-go payments on Kansai's private railways to make life a whole lot easier for foreign tourists.

2024/10/30

meta

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Meta has landed itself in hot water, facing a lawsuit over fraudulent adverts that used celebrity impersonations. The claim seeks more than 400 million yen in damages, pointing fingers at Meta for the fallout.

2024/10/30

ishiba

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Eish, it's getting real interesting now with this Special Diet session, you know? The chance of a runoff vote keeps going up, and it seems like the LDP and Komeito are having a proper tough time when it comes to sorting out a new Prime Minister.

2024/10/30

kyuryo

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

A record 91.2% of companies have rolled out wage increases.

2024/10/30

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N5-N4 (Beginner) Music News Game

Nintendo's just dropped some exciting news, hey! They've launched a new smartphone app called 'Nintendo Music', where you can vibe to all your favourite game tunes.

2024/11/1

myheromovie

N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga News

"My Hero Academia THE MOVIE: Your Next" is coming out on Blu-ray & DVD with some lekker bonuses, and it's dropping in Feb 2025.

2024/10/30

meta

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Meta has landed itself in hot water, facing a lawsuit over fraudulent adverts that used celebrity impersonations. The claim seeks more than 400 million yen in damages, pointing fingers at Meta for the fallout.

2024/10/30

dq3remake

N5-N4 (Beginner) News Game

"Dragon Quest III" remake version stirs up a bit of a hullabaloo among the fans over the change in how gender is noted.

2024/10/27

Yamamoto

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Pitcher Yamamoto clinches historic first victory in the World Series! Flawless bowling bolsters the Dodgers' winning spree.

2024/10/27

N5-N4 (Beginner) Anime/Manga News

A life-sized Gundam statue is set to make its appearance at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, accompanied by an exhibit that carries a message for the future.

2024/10/27

NintendoClock

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Nintendo has just dropped the "Nintendo Sound Clock Alamo," and it's causing quite the buzz! This nifty gadget features alarm sounds from all your favourite characters. Though it's got a pretty steep price tag, it flew off the shelves in no time. South Africans, like fans worldwide, can’t get enough of it!

2024/10/26

N5-N4 (Beginner) News Game

Open beta for "Monster Hunter Wilds" is set to kick off on the 1st of November.

2024/10/25

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Street Drinking's a No-Go in Shibuya and Shinjuku This Halloween

2024/10/8

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Hirotsugu Kimura, 24, Becomes Youngest Japanese to Successfully Sail Around the World by Yacht

2024/6/11

N5-N4 (Beginner) News

Man Nabbed Trying to Rob Convenience Store Next to Police Station

2024/6/2

playinggamekids

N5-N4 (Beginner) Game

Japanese Young Ones Nowadays All About “I Play Games in English” and “What Even is a PlayStation?”

2024/6/1

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N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Splatoon 3 teams up with ZOZOTOWN for round two! Check out the pop-up event in Harajuku and get ready to place your orders for some legit gear.

2024/11/2

N3-N2 (Intermediate) Music News

In celebration of TV Tokyo's 60th anniversary, "Theatrical Movie Kodoku no Gourmet" has come to life, with The Cro-Magnons providing the theme tune. This remarkable partnership highlights the camaraderie between Yutaka Matsushige and Hiroto Komoto, a collaboration that's finally blossomed.

2024/11/1

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News Game

Pokémon's just dropped their brand-new smartphone card game, 'PokePoke' – offering us a fresh experience with digital flair.

2024/10/30

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Toyota unveils the brand-new "GR Corolla" 2025 model, boasting souped-up performance and a range of transmission options.

2024/10/30

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Ishiba Cabinet's approval rating takes a nosedive, with more folks giving it the thumbs down – Is it the fallout from the slush fund scandal or just how the government’s been carrying on?

2024/10/30

credittrain

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Bringing in credit card tap-and-go payments on Kansai's private railways to make life a whole lot easier for foreign tourists.

2024/10/30

kyuryo

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

A record 91.2% of companies have rolled out wage increases.

2024/10/30

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

The integration of the My Number Card and Driver's License into what we're calling the "My Number License" is set to kick off from the 24th of March next year.

2024/10/29

dancetrain

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Thinking of taking legal steps over the viral dance video nonsense on the Fujikyu Railway Line.

2024/10/29

cosplayers

N3-N2 (Intermediate) Anime/Manga News Game

The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2024 was an absolute jol, attracting the biggest crowd of attendees ever seen.

2024/10/28

turibakanisshi

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

A heartfelt memorial broadcast honouring Toshiyuki Nishida's "Tsuribaka Diary 20 Final" is set to air late at night on November 3rd.

2024/10/28

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

The trend to bring office saunas into the workplace is really catching on with companies in Aichi Prefecture.

2024/10/28

kau

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Olympus reveals CEO stepping down amid illegal drug allegations

2024/10/28

kubota

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Kubota is being sought after concerning the kidnapping of a woman in Chiba, and there's a 3 million yen reward for any information.

2024/10/27

saitotakumi

N3-N2 (Intermediate) News

Saito Takumi opens up about his past life as a masked comedian - Surprising confessions in his first appearance in 12 years on "A-Studio+".

2024/10/27

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Japanese Sake

N1-Native (Fluent) History News

Japanese traditional sake brewing is on track to be recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

2024/11/5

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Uniqlo has smashed through the 3 trillion yen barrier for the first time, thanks largely to its blistering pace in Europe and the savvy 'LifeWear' strategy.

2024/10/31

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Sumitomo Pharma has decided to push back its application for national approval of their Parkinson’s disease treatment, which makes use of iPS cells, to the fiscal year 2025 or perhaps even later.

2024/10/31

samesexmarriage

N1-Native (Fluent) News

The Tokyo High Court has decided that not recognising same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, but they’ve turned down the compensation claim.

2024/10/30

ishiba

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Eish, it's getting real interesting now with this Special Diet session, you know? The chance of a runoff vote keeps going up, and it seems like the LDP and Komeito are having a proper tough time when it comes to sorting out a new Prime Minister.

2024/10/30

ishidajunichi

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Junichi Ishida chats about his fresh adventure in running a yakiniku eatery and his excitement for film production.

2024/10/28

kokkai

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Ruling party drops below majority, sparking focus on Prime Minister Ishiba's future—political instability looms

2024/10/27

senkyo

N1-Native (Fluent) News

The 50th election for the House of Representatives, being the first since the LDP slush fund scandal broke, is all about the ruling party trying to lock in that majority.

2024/10/27

N1-Native (Fluent) News

An 18-year-old employee was tragically stabbed to death at a Shimbashi girls' bar, leading to the arrest of a 49-year-old customer.

2024/10/27

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Announcement from the Commissioner General of the National Police Agency: Impact and countermeasures regarding the recent robbery incidents in the metropolitan area

2024/10/27

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Rise in deaths among the elderly after COVID-19 reclassification: Experts highlight the need for protective measures

2024/10/26

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Chiba Tetsuya and others have been honoured with the Order of Culture, while Aoki Isao and Kusabue Mitsuko have been recognised as Persons of Cultural Merit.

2024/10/25

5050homerunball

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Shohei Ohtani's legendary "50-50" home run ball has just been snapped up for a whopping $4,392,000.

2024/10/25

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Japan Ranks 118th in Gender Gap Index, Bringing Gender Disparities to Light

2024/6/19

N1-Native (Fluent) News

Tokyo's Birth Rate Dips Below 1 for the First Time

2024/6/6

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