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The Mainichi
a day ago
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: New cruise ship Asuka III arrives at Yokohama Port
The new cruise ship Asuka III arrived at Yokohama Port in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 2. Many people gathered and welcomed it with cheers. Asuka III is a luxury cruise ship with Yokohama as its home port and was built in Germany. It is 230 meters long, has 381 cabins, and can carry up to 740 passengers. It is scheduled to depart on its first cruise on July 20. 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
3 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
5 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
28-05-2025
- General
- The Mainichi
Easy Japanese news in translation: Edamame shipping in full swing in Niigata Pref. village
Shipments of "Yahiko Musume" edamame, a specialty of the village of Yahiko, Niigata Prefecture, are now in full swing. Niigata has the largest cultivated area of edamame in Japan, and Yahiko Musume is an early-harvest variety. Farmers remove unnecessary leaves and other parts of the soybean plant. Yahiko Musume has been cultivated for more than 50 years. It was apparently named after local farmers who take good care of the soybeans like a daughter ("musume" in Japanese). 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.
