News Review
Discover Japan Through Heartwarming Stories
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Discover Japan Through Heartwarming Stories
© nihongo.net - All rights reserved
Perfect for learners who can read hiragana and katakana
What You'll Achieve in This Class
Read authentic Japanese news articles written in hiragana and katakana
Discuss current topics and express your opinions in Japanese
Build vocabulary through context in real news stories
Master grammar patterns used in everyday Japanese communication
Gain deeper insight into Japanese culture and social values
Share your thoughts and engage in meaningful discussions
Fresh Stories Every Month
Explore 30+ authentic news stories from Hiragana Times.
📰 New articles added monthly—always something new to discover!
Halloween in the Sand Dunes!?
Giant Animals Appear After Harvest
The Expo Symbol "Grand Ring"
Rice Fields as Canvas!?
A Full Marathon in Sandals?
The Future of Romanized Writing
A Sumo Wrestler as Your Oshi!?
Pandas and Japan: 50-Year Story
Mystery-Solving at Imperial Palace
Prince Shōtoku's Cushion Replaced
The Hidden Village Writer
Hide-and-Seek on a Deserted Island with 100 Adults
Conduct a Memorial Ceremony for Your Fave Merchandise
An Event Combining Sports and Bamboo Shoot Digging
Making Socks by Riding a Bicycle
Lucky Temple Cat
Sheep Announcing the Arrival of Guests
"Tyrannosaurus Race" was Held in Tottori Prefecture
Fried Horse Mackerel in the Spotlight
Omutsu Box and Omutsu Bank
Yayoi Man Look-alike Contest
Train Brought to Life Using the Image of the Pure Land of Paradise
Japanese Giant Salamander-shaped Konnyaku
Charge your Smartphone on a Swing
Stork Gets a Prosthetic Leg
Decorated Cat Becomes Police Chief for a Day
Money Offerings Going Cashless?
Microchips are Mandatory for Cats and Dogs
Wish to be Buried with Pet in Same Grave
Cleaning Up Garbage After Games Widely Reported Around the World
The WWW Method - A Consistent Learning Framework Across All Classes
Introduce the news topic with questions and discussion. Activate your existing knowledge and prepare to read authentic Japanese news.
Example: "Have you heard about this event?" "What do you think about this topic?"
Example: Read about the "Lucky Temple Cat," learn words like 「幸運」and「参拝」, practice grammar like 「〜そうです」and「〜かもしれません」, then discuss your thoughts
✨ Review Quiz: Check your understanding of vocabulary and grammar
💬 Your Thoughts: Express your opinions and feelings about the topic
📘 Extension: Connect the topic to your own experience and culture
Every article comes from Hiragana Times—authentic news about real Japan, not textbook fiction.
Practice expressing your thoughts naturally through topics that matter to real people.
Compare Japanese culture with your own, building deeper cross-cultural understanding.
Choose the style that fits you best
One-on-one sessions tailored to your goals. Choose 40-minute or 60-minute formats. Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle.
Small classes of 4-5 learners. Interactive learning with peers in 60 or 90-minute sessions. Build connections while you learn.
Simple, transparent pricing
per class
Try once before committing
12 lessons
Best for consistent progress