Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan or you just want to stay up on the latest Japan news, there are a lot of sites to help you follow current events, trends, the latest in technology, and entertainment. Plus, if you’re learning the language, you can boost your reading and speaking skills by reading the news in Japanese.
Here are eight great sites to help you stay current on the latest Japan news.
Japan Today
Read Japan Today for up-to-date information on sports, tech, and national news. You can even check out housing options and events, or sign up for the newsletter.
Want to work in Japan one day? You can job hunt on the site, but be prepared, you will need more than a basic level of Japanese proficiency to understand the job listings.
If you’ve been taking Japanese lessons for a while, go ahead and try your hand at reading the classified section!
Japan News Review
While the this site covers a wide range of topics, Japan News Review is a great resource for in-dept financial news.
Bookmark the Japan News Review, and keep up with business news and the Japanese economy.
The Japan News
The Japan News covers current events in Japan and around the world. It’s also a great way to look at new in the U.S. from another perspective.
From pop culture to editorials, you can get information on anything newsworthy.
You can also click on the Japanese edition if you want to read the news in Japanese. This is a great way to challenge yourself and practice your language skills.
The Japan Times
If you want a site that feels more like an online community, then The Japan Times is the perfect site for you.
The website is easy to navigate and you can see what people are saying about the different news stories.
NHK World
NHK World Radio Japan focuses on international news and trending stories from around the globe.
Get the on-air reporting app and listen to Japanese news on the go!
News on Japan
From food and culture to entertainment and technology, find out what’s going on in Japan with News on Japan.
If you’re learning to read in Japanese, you can get a side-by-side look at the news in Japanese and English by clicking on the kanji button on the site menu.
Kyodo News
Kyodo is a news agency in Japan; follow Kyodo News for an in-depth look at what’s happening across the country, both nationally and internationally.
Click on the kanji link at top of the page to practice reading in Japanese.
Japanese Newspapers
If you’re learning Japanese, you should spend some time reading Japanese Newspapers.
Check out one of several dozen online Japanese newspapers. Find a newspaper that interests you and start practicing. Reading the news is one of the best ways to get accustomed to reading the language.
While you could get news about Japan from American news sites, the best way to catch up on Japanese news is from publications within Japan.
These eight sites will keep you in the know with the latest Japan news, and help you practice your Japanese language skills. Check out the websites and let us know which one you like best!
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