On the evening of the sixteenth, a strong earthquake hit the Kanto region near Tokyo. Two prefectures felt a level five-weak quake, but there was no danger of a tsunami. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

Japan played its first match at the World Cup, against one of the strongest teams in the world, the Netherlands — and came from behind twice to earn a hard-fought draw. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

In college baseball, the team from Kansai University won the national championship — their first title in fifty-four years. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

Yesterday, Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX went public on the American stock market, and it raised about twelve trillion yen — the largest amount in history. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

Tokyo's stock market had a huge day — Japan's main stock index jumped more than twenty-five hundred yen at one point, after an announcement from Washington eased fears about a conflict in the Middle East. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

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The soccer World Cup kicks off tomorrow in North America — and this one is the biggest in history. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

Tonight, Nintendo is holding one of its famous Direct broadcasts, where they reveal new games to fans all around the world. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N4-N3.

This week, from the fourth to the tenth, is Japan's Dental and Oral Health Week. It's a yearly reminder to take good care of your teeth. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.

Right now, all across Japan, hydrangeas are in full bloom. These round clusters of blue, purple, and pink flowers are the signature sight of the rainy season. Learn Japanese with native audio, furigana, vocabulary and grammar. Level N5-N4.