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Back to SearchEP 084: 新型ロケット「イプシロンS」の燃焼試験が成功
Episode 84
Today's story is about space. Japan's new small rocket Epsilon S passed its last big engine test this morning, after two explosions had delayed the p…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 081: 夏の祝日「海の日」、全国の海がにぎわう
Episode 81
This week started with a national holiday in Japan — Marine Day, a day to thank the sea. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and g…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 082: スピードスケートの高木美帆さんに国民栄誉賞
Episode 82
Today's story comes from the world of sports. The Japanese government has officially decided to give the People's Honor Award to speed skater Miho Ta…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 079: 東京・池袋の「サンシャイン水族館」が『熱中症対策2026』を発表
Episode 79
Japan is having a very hot summer, and it's not only people who suffer. An aquarium in Tokyo has shared how it keeps its animals cool. Learn Japanese…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 080: 慶応大学のiPS脊髄損傷治療、最長4年で長期の安全性を確認
Episode 80
Today's story comes from medical science. Keio University reported that its clinical study transplanting cells made from iPS cells into spinal cord i…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 077: 和歌山の「アドベンチャーワールド」でオウサマペンギンの赤ちゃんが誕生
Episode 77
Today's story is a cute one. A baby king penguin was just born at a theme park in Wakayama, and visitors can already come and see it. Learn Japanese …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 078: 日本の小惑星探査機「はやぶさ2」が小惑星「トリフネ」のフライバイに成功
Episode 78
Today's story comes from space. Japan's asteroid probe Hayabusa2 just pulled off a high-speed, super-close flyby of a small asteroid nicknamed Torifu…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 075: 高級ぶどう「ルビーロマン」が金沢で初競り、一房100万円
Episode 75
Today's story is a fun one about a very special grape called Ruby Roman, which just sold at auction in Kanazawa for a jaw-dropping price. Learn Japan…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 076: 日本初の「水素ハイブリッド電車」HYBARIが2027年度末に営業運転へ
Episode 76
Japan's first hydrogen-powered train is finally heading into passenger service. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. L…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
EP 073: 日本の広い範囲で梅雨明け、厳しい暑さに
Episode 73
The rainy season is ending early across much of Japan, and a serious heat wave is on the way, so today's story is about staying safe in the summer he…
1 month, 4 weeks ago