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Culture — Easy Japanese News at 6 Levels

Every story, rewritten for each Japanese school grade (1 = easiest, 6 = hardest). Furigana + translation. New articles every day.

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🏮CULTURE2026-08-08
ごせんぞさまを むかえる 四日間
From 13 to 16 August, Japan takes a break for "Obon".
165 chars · ~3 min · 21 kanji
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🍜CULTURE2026-08-04
ラーメン — 日本の 国みん食
Ramen is a dish that represents Japan, bringing together noodles, soup and toppings.
236 chars · ~5 min · 22 kanji
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🎎CULTURE2026-08-03
七ころび 八おき の 人形
Daruma is a doll that has existed in Japan since long ago.
170 chars · ~3 min · 20 kanji
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🐱CULTURE2026-07-28
まねきねこ の いみ
When you visit shops in Japan, you often see the Maneki-neko cat.
168 chars · ~3 min · 20 kanji
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🖌️CULTURE2026-07-22
書道の 練習
Shodo is a Japanese traditional culture of writing characters with a brush and ink.
158 chars · ~3 min · 21 kanji
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🎆CULTURE2026-07-21
全国で 開かれる 花火大会
In summer in Japan, fireworks festivals are held all across the country.
161 chars · ~3 min · 26 kanji
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🍧CULTURE2026-07-18
かき氷の れきし
Kakigori is a cold summer food made from finely shaved ice.
156 chars · ~3 min · 19 kanji
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👘CULTURE2026-07-14
夏に 着る かるい 着物
Yukata is a light kimono worn in summer in Japan.
158 chars · ~3 min · 22 kanji
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🎐CULTURE2026-07-12
暑い 夏に かかせない ふうりん
In Japan's hot summer, the sound of furin wind chimes is indispensable.
142 chars · ~3 min · 18 kanji
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🎏CULTURE2026-07-05
昔から ある おりがみ
Origami is a pastime that has existed in Japan since old times.
148 chars · ~3 min · 26 kanji
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🎋CULTURE2026-06-30
星にねがう たなばた祭
The July 7th Tanabata is a star festival that has continued since ancient times.
152 chars · ~3 min · 18 kanji
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🎋CULTURE2026-06-28
七夕の 美しい 物語
Tanabata is a festival held on July 7th.
154 chars · ~3 min · 19 kanji
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🏮CULTURE2026-06-28
日本 の 夏 の お祭り「おぼん」
Obon is an important summer festival in Japan.
152 chars · ~3 min · 17 kanji
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🎆CULTURE2026-06-07
夏祭りの 花火大会
This town's summer festival is famous for its fireworks display.
195 chars · ~4 min · 30 kanji
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🌸CULTURE2026-06-07
春の お花見
In Japan, when spring comes, people enjoy "hanami" — viewing the cherry blossoms.
195 chars · ~4 min · 23 kanji
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