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About This Site

"News in Easy Japanese" is a free news site for everyone learning Japanese.

Three Key Features

Learn with Real News

Articles are based on real news from Wikinews and Global Voices, rewritten for each level. Learn about world events in Japanese.

4 CEFR Levels

Four levels from Entry (below A1) to Advanced (B1–C1). Compare the same news across levels to see how the language changes.

Easy to Read with Furigana

All kanji in Beginner–Advanced articles include furigana readings. Toggle them on/off anytime.

Level Guide (CEFR Aligned)

Entry Entry Level – Below A1

For complete beginners

  • No kanji — hiragana and katakana only
  • Max. 40 characters per sentence, with spaces between phrases
  • Vocabulary limited to very basic words

Beginner Beginner Level – A1 (JLPT N5–N4)

For those who know basic Japanese

  • Only elementary school (grades 1–3) kanji, all with furigana
  • Max. 70 characters per sentence, polite -desu/-masu style
  • N5–N4 level vocabulary

Intermediate Intermediate Level – A2 (JLPT N3)

For those who can hold basic conversations

  • Common kanji with furigana on difficult ones
  • Max. 100 characters per sentence, complex sentences allowed
  • N3 level vocabulary

Advanced Advanced Level – B1–C1 (JLPT N2–N1)

For those who understand natural Japanese

  • Natural use of kanji, furigana only on rare/technical words
  • No sentence length limit, natural news writing style
  • N2–N1 level vocabulary

How to Use Effectively

1

Choose Your Level

Use the level guide above to find the right fit. When in doubt, start with "Beginner."

2

Read One Article a Day

Consistency is key. Reading just one article daily will steadily grow your vocabulary and reading ability.

3

Compare Levels

After reading at the Beginner level, try the same article at Intermediate or Advanced to see how expressions differ.

Use the Furigana Toggle

Use the "Show/Hide Furigana" button on any article. Start with furigana on, then challenge yourself without it.

Try the Original Article

Use the "Read Original Article" link to try the unedited source news once you're ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all articles are free to read. The site is funded by advertising — turning off ad blockers is appreciated.

New articles are added once a day.

Articles are sourced from Wikinews (Japanese edition, CC BY 2.5) and Global Voices Japan. Each article links to its original source.

Source articles are rewritten according to Japanese language education guidelines, optimizing vocabulary, kanji, and style for each level. Only articles passing quality review are published.

Contact

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