About this season
Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.
Episodes (3)
1. Traditional Japanese Brewing Recognized by UNESCO
Aired 20 January 2025 • 10 min
In December 2024, UNESCO added Japan's traditional techniques for making sake, shochu and awamori to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Alcoholic drinks have long played a vital role in Japanese culture, such as in Shinto rituals and festivals. Join us as we review the story, learn about the essential ingredient that is koji and study terms like "mukee bunka isan" (intangible cultural heritage) and expressions like "ganbatte kudasai" (do your best).
2. Very Few Are Prepared for Nankai Trough Quake
Aired 3 February 2025 • 10 min
In August 2024, Japan Meteorological Agency issued what it calls Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information, which is a bulletin about the possibility of a major quake occurring in the Nankai Trough. An NHK survey showed that even in areas expected to suffer significant damage, only a fraction of respondents took new steps to prepare. Experts called on the public to review safety measures. Join us as we review the story and study expressions such as "fudan" (usually) and "itsumo" (always).
3. Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System
Aired 17 March 2025 • 10 min
Amid growing inbound tourism, railway companies are introducing new services to ease congestion at ticket counters and ticket machines. We review the story and learn words such as "saabisu" (service).