Learn Japanese from the News — Season 1, Episode 1: Age of Legal Adulthood to Be Lowered to 18 in April
News, Talk • 10 min • 4 seasons, 67 episodes
Episode synopsis
This April, Japan's age of majority will be lowered from 20 to 18. Follow along as we listen to this news story in Japanese, study the word "otona" (adult), and learn about the coming-of-age ceremony.
About Learn Japanese from the News
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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