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The Mainichi
5 days ago
- General
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: Water lilies bloom in botanical garden in Miyazaki Prefecture
Water lilies, often likened to "water fairies," are now at their best at the Nobeoka botanical garden in the city of Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture. In the garden's pond, cute white flowers peek out from between the round leaves floating on the water's surface. According to garden officials, water lilies tend to close their flowers little by little after noon, so the best time to admire them is in the morning. They can be enjoyed until around August. Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension. A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments. Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
The Mainichi
7 days ago
- Climate
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: Fireflies light up along river in Kumamoto Prefecture
Along the Nikaki River in the city of Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, known as the "home of fireflies," Genji fireflies can now be seen. When the sun sets and it gets dark, many fireflies emit a yellow-green light, floating gently and creating a dreamy scene. It is said that you can enjoy the best view on cloudy, hot, humid and windless days. The photo was taken using a special technique. Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension. A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments. Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
The Mainichi
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: Traditional horseback event held in Fukushima Prefecture
"Soma Nomaoi," a traditional event in the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture with a history of over 1,000 years, was held from May 24 to 26. Warriors in armor and helmets on horseback walked through the town and competed to capture flags. Starting this time, a participation rule requiring women to be "unmarried and under 20 years old" was removed. Eight women aged at least 20 years old participated. Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension. A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments. Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
The Mainichi
16-05-2025
- Science
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: Many grass puffers lay eggs in Miyazaki Prefecture
Grass puffers were observed laying eggs in a sea cove in the Tainamachi district of Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture. From April to around the beginning of July, they can be seen laying eggs here and there on days when the difference in sea tides is large, such as "spring tides." Grass puffers are about 15 centimeters in size and have strong poison in their skin and internal organs. On the day of this reporter's visit, there was a school of several hundred pufferfish, and spawning continued for about one hour. Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension. A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments. Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
The Mainichi
07-05-2025
- General
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: Sea otters raising pup in Hokkaido
Wild sea otters are raising a pup in the sea near Cape Kiritappu in the town of Hamanaka, Hokkaido. According to a group that engages in sea otter and seabird conservation activities, as of April 26, a total of eight sea otters, including one male, six females and one pup, were confirmed. Visitors quietly watched as the mother floated while holding her pup. Japanese original Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension. A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments. Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
