Easy Japanese news in translation: Early ripening peaches harvested in Miyazaki Prefecture
Early ripening peaches have reached their harvest season in the city of Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture. These juicy, sweet-smelling peaches are a specialty of the region. Peach farmers carefully pick the reddish fruit by hand to avoid damage. They are then placed in packs and boxes before being shipped locally and to the city of Miyazaki and neighboring Oita Prefecture. The harvest will continue until around early July.
Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension.
A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments.
Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Early ripening peaches harvested in Miyazaki Prefecture
Early ripening peaches have reached their harvest season in the city of Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture. These juicy, sweet-smelling peaches are a specialty of the region. Peach farmers carefully pick the reddish fruit by hand to avoid damage. They are then placed in packs and boxes before being shipped locally and to the city of Miyazaki and neighboring Oita Prefecture. The harvest will continue until around early July. Easy Japanese news is taken from the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun, a newspaper for children. This is perfect material for anyone studying Japanese who has learned hiragana and katakana. We encourage beginners to read the article in English followed by Japanese, or vice versa, to test their comprehension. A fresh set will be published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m., Japan time. Click/tap here for past installments. Intermediate learners who do not need English assistance can directly access the Mainichi Shogakusei Shimbun site here. Furigana (hiragana) is added to all kanji in the text.
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