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Season 2, Episode 1: Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions

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Last month (December 2022) record snowfall blanketed Niigata Prefecture, leaving hundreds of cars stranded. Join us as we listen to a story in simplified Japanese about driving safely in wintry conditions. We highlight everyday Japanese terms related to snow, and learn about how to prepare for winter weather hazards, providing helpful information for overseas travelers not accustomed to snow and international residents living in vulnerable urban areas.

All Episodes - Season 2

Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions
Episode 1
Safety Tips for Driving in Snowy Conditions
Japan Post to Start Delivering Letters and Packages by Drone as Early as Fiscal Year 2023
Episode 2
Japan Post to Start Delivering Letters and Packages by Drone as Early as Fiscal Year 2023
Japan to Downgrade COVID Classification on May 8
Episode 3
Japan to Downgrade COVID Classification on May 8
Pollen Levels in Tokyo This Spring Projected to be Fourth Highest on Record
Episode 4
Pollen Levels in Tokyo This Spring Projected to be Fourth Highest on Record
Justice Ministry Proposes Changing Law to Discourage "Kirakira Names"
Episode 5
Justice Ministry Proposes Changing Law to Discourage "Kirakira Names"
Cyclists Required to Make Effort to Wear Helmet Starting April
Episode 6
Cyclists Required to Make Effort to Wear Helmet Starting April
New Service Makes It Easy for International Residents to Open Bank Accounts on Smartphone
Episode 7
New Service Makes It Easy for International Residents to Open Bank Accounts on Smartphone
New Evacuation Plan Aims to Leave No Person Behind in the Event Mt. Fuji Erupts
Episode 8
New Evacuation Plan Aims to Leave No Person Behind in the Event Mt. Fuji Erupts
Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station Accessibility
Episode 9
Train Fares to Go Up by 10 Yen to Improve Station Accessibility
New System to Allow Dynamic Pricing for Taxis
Episode 10
New System to Allow Dynamic Pricing for Taxis
New Multilingual Guide to Having a Baby in Japan
Episode 11
New Multilingual Guide to Having a Baby in Japan
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Episode 12
Japan's Weather Agency to Forecast Linear Rainbands
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Episode 13
Farmer Uses Ducklings to Grow Rice Without Chemicals
Japan Bans Trade of Invasive Crayfish and Turtles
Episode 14
Japan Bans Trade of Invasive Crayfish and Turtles
Japan to Expand Eligibility for Skilled Worker Status
Episode 15
Japan to Expand Eligibility for Skilled Worker Status
Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024
Episode 16
Japan to Issue Redesigned Banknotes in July 2024
Swordsmith Forges Sacred Blade for Shrine Deity
Episode 17
Swordsmith Forges Sacred Blade for Shrine Deity
Police Warns Public About "Dark" Part-Time Jobs
Episode 18
Police Warns Public About "Dark" Part-Time Jobs
Cooking Site Compiles Recipes for Disaster Preparedness
Episode 19
Cooking Site Compiles Recipes for Disaster Preparedness
Railway in Gifu Launches New Food Model-Themed Train
Episode 20
Railway in Gifu Launches New Food Model-Themed Train
Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax
Episode 21
Miyajima Island Introduces 100 Yen Visitor Tax
More Security Firms Utilizing Drones and Robots
Episode 22
More Security Firms Utilizing Drones and Robots
Smartphone-Based Digital Business Cards on the Rise
Episode 23
Smartphone-Based Digital Business Cards on the Rise
New Anime Center Opens in Tokyo
Episode 24
New Anime Center Opens in Tokyo
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