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Our new TV program helps you learn about Japan and the Japanese language through simple and easy Japanese news. You will learn not only Japanese expressions but also the latest situation of Japan.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Learn Japanese from the News

First Air Date

March 14, 2022

Last Air Date

December 23, 2024

Seasons

4

Episodes

64

Language

Japanese, English

Production Companies

NHKNHK Educational

Very Few Are Prepared for Nankai Trough Quake
S04E02

Very Few Are Prepared for Nankai Trough Quake

In August 2024, Japan Meteorological Agency issued what it calls Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information, which is a bulletin about the possibility of a major quake occurring in the Nankai Trough. An NHK survey showed that even in areas expected to suffer significant damage, only a fraction of respondents took new steps to prepare. Experts called on the public to review safety measures. Join us as we review the story and study expressions such as "fudan" (usually) and "itsumo" (always).

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