Is Learn Japanese from the News coming back?
Learn Japanese from the News (2022–2025) on NHK World
The answer: Last episode March 17, 2025. No new episodes announced.
4seasons
67episodes
About Learn Japanese from the News
Learn Japanese from the News ended on 2025-03-17 on NHK World. The show concluded after its fourth season, which aired from January to March 2025.
Learn Japanese from the News was a TV program that helped viewers learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and accessible news segments. It was designed to teach Japanese expressions and provide updates on current events in Japan, making language learning engaging and informative. The show first premiered in March 2022 and continued to offer educational content over the years.
The episodes typically ran for 10 minutes each, focusing on delivering clear language lessons and news updates.
Learn Japanese from the News episode schedule
67 aired
Aired · 67
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Railway Introduces Facial Recognition Boarding System |
| February 3, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Very Few Are Prepared for Nankai Trough Quake |
| January 20, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Traditional Japanese Brewing Recognized by UNESCO |
| December 23, 2024 | S2024·E20 | New Year's "Lucky Bags" to Feature Food Staples |
| December 9, 2024 | S2024·E19 | Nihon Hidankyo Member Speaks to High School Students |
| November 11, 2024 | S2024·E18 | Ig Nobel Prize Goes to "Butt-Breathing" Study |
| October 28, 2024 | S2024·E17 | Shinjuku Ward Bans Public Drinking on Halloween |
| October 14, 2024 | S2024·E16 | Abacus Math Contest Tests Speed and Accuracy |
| September 30, 2024 | S2024·E15 | Torrential Rain Causes Flooding at Subway Station |
| August 5, 2024 | S2024·E14 | Oppenheimer's Grandson Warns About Nuclear Weapons |
| July 22, 2024 | S2024·E13 | Saku City in Nagano Encouraging "Dual Residency" |
| July 8, 2024 | S2024·E12 | Firms Develop Mosquito Spray to Fight Dengue Fever |
| June 23, 2024 | S2024·E11 | Historic Gifu Castle Recreated in the Metaverse |
| June 10, 2024 | S2024·E10 | Yamanashi to Charge Mt. Fuji Climbers ¥2,000 Toll |
| May 27, 2024 | S2024·E9 | Many in Japan Eager to Help Quake-Hit Taiwan |
| May 13, 2024 | S2024·E8 | New AI-Powered System Helps Customers Find Lost Items |
| April 29, 2024 | S2024·E7 | Japan Facing Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters |
| April 1, 2024 | S2024·E6 | Lunar Probe Lands Within 100 Meters of Target |
| March 18, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Test Ride Event Held for Hokuriku Shinkansen Extension |
| March 4, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Japan Plans to Open Day Care Centers to All Children |
| February 19, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Quake Causes Ground Upheavals Along Noto Peninsula |
| February 5, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Dog Parade Marks 100 Years Since Birth of Hachiko |
| January 22, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Japanese Firms Showcase New Tech at COP28 |
| December 25, 2023 | S2023·E24 | New Anime Center Opens in Tokyo |
| December 11, 2023 | S2023·E23 | Smartphone-Based Digital Business Cards on the Rise |
| November 27, 2023 | S2023·E22 | More Security Firms Utilizing Drones and Robots |
| November 13, 2023 | S2023·E21 | Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax |
| October 30, 2023 | S2023·E20 | Railway in Gifu Launches New Food Model-Themed Train |
| October 16, 2023 | S2023·E19 | Cooking Site Compiles Recipes for Disaster Preparedness |
| October 2, 2023 | S2023·E18 | Police Warns Public About "Dark" Part-Time Jobs |
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| September 18, 2023 | S2023·E17 | Swordsmith Forges Sacred Blade for Shrine Deity |
| September 4, 2023 | S2023·E16 | Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024 |
| August 7, 2023 | S2023·E15 | Japan to Expand Eligibility for Skilled Worker Status |
| July 24, 2023 | S2023·E14 | Japan Bans Trade of Invasive Crayfish and Turtles |
| July 10, 2023 | S2023·E13 | Farmer Uses Ducklings to Grow Rice Without Chemicals |
| June 26, 2023 | S2023·E12 | Japan's Weather Agency to Forecast Linear Rainbands |
| June 12, 2023 | S2023·E11 | New Multilingual Guide to Having a Baby in Japan |
| May 29, 2023 | S2023·E10 | New System to Allow Dynamic Pricing for Taxis |
| May 15, 2023 | S2023·E9 | Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station Accessibility |
| May 1, 2023 | S2023·E8 | New Evacuation Plan Aims to Leave No Person Behind in the Event Mt. Fuji Erupts |
| April 17, 2023 | S2023·E7 | New Service Makes It Easy for International Residents to Open Bank Accounts on Smartphone |
| April 3, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Cyclists Required to Make Effort to Wear Helmet Starting April |
| March 20, 2023 | S2023·E5 | Justice Ministry Proposes Changing Law to Discourage "Kirakira Names" |
| March 6, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Pollen Levels in Tokyo This Spring Projected to be Fourth Highest on Record |
| February 20, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Japan to Downgrade COVID-19 Classification on May 8 |
| February 6, 2023 | S2023·E2 | Japan Post to Start Delivering Letters and Packages by Drone as Early as Fiscal Year 2023 |
| January 23, 2023 | S2023·E1 | Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions |
| December 26, 2022 | S2022·E20 | International Residents in Kagawa Experience the "Henro" Pilgrimage |
| December 12, 2022 | S2022·E19 | Using 3D Cameras to Detect Human Presence and Eliminate Accidents at Railway Crossings |
| November 28, 2022 | S2022·E18 | New Year's Greeting Cards Go on Sale in Japan |
| November 14, 2022 | S2022·E17 | Studies Underway to Reduce Salt While Maintaining Flavor |
| October 31, 2022 | S2022·E16 | Japan Compiles Measures for Potential Dual Outbreak of COVID and Flu |
| October 17, 2022 | S2022·E15 | Number of People Aged 100 and over in Japan Tops 90,000 for First Time |
| October 3, 2022 | S2022·E14 | Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain Japanese |
| September 19, 2022 | S2022·E13 | New Services Bring Overgrown Produce to Market |
| September 5, 2022 | S2022·E12 | Japan Aims to Restore International Student Numbers to Pre-Pandemic Level |
| August 8, 2022 | S2022·E11 | "Don't Drink and Drive" Applies to Electric Scooters |
| July 25, 2022 | S2022·E10 | How to Prevent Heatstroke and Save Electricity on Air Conditioning |
| July 11, 2022 | S2022·E9 | More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup Service |
| June 27, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time |
| June 13, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Bystanders Use AED to Save Girl Who Suddenly Collapsed at Gym |
| May 30, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Frequent "Anomalous" Rainfall in Japan Caused by Rising Temperatures |
| May 16, 2022 | S2022·E5 | International Organization Formed to Fight Manga, Anime Piracy Sites |
| May 2, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes after Use |
| April 18, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Sightseeing Route Reopens in Owakudani, Hakone |
| April 4, 2022 | S2022·E2 | People in Japan Donate 4 Billion Yen to Ukraine through Embassy |
| March 14, 2022 | S2022·E1 | Age of Legal Adulthood to Be Lowered to 18 in April |