Tokyo-first daily Japanese reading
Real news, your level, your script
NihongoMaiNichi sends you a daily Japanese lesson that unlocks from romaji to full kanji as you progress. Start with NHK News Web Easy and build toward native media.
Daily lesson — N4 level
きょう(今日) は とうきょう(東京) で あめ(雨) が ふ(降) りました。きのう(昨日) は はれ(晴) でした。
Today it rained in Tokyo. Yesterday it was sunny.
How it works
Built around the script problem
Most learners can speak enough to survive — but real Japanese text is still too dense. We bridge the gap with level-appropriate news and reading support that unlocks as you grow.
Script progression
The core mechanic: every lesson adapts from romaji → hiragana with furigana → full kanji as your level advances.
JLPT-aligned levels
N5 to post-N1. Each lesson is graded to your JLPT band so you never hit a wall.
Native Tokyo audio
Listen to real Tokyo-accent pronunciation recorded by native speakers at every level.
Kanji tooltips
Hover any kanji for instant readings, meanings, and stroke order. Build your known-kanji counter over time.
Weekly Bunka Insight
Beyond grammar: cultural context, keigo progression, and real-world usage notes every week.
Try a lesson now
Three modes. One sentence.
Switch between romaji, furigana, and full kanji to see how the same lesson adapts to your comfort level. This is what lands in your inbox every morning.
- NHK News Web Easy at lower levels
- Asahi, Yomiuri, Mainichi, Nikkei at higher levels
- Kanji known counter tracks your growth
- One-click Anki export for review
Sample lesson — N4 weather report
Romaji
Kyou wa Toukyou de ame ga furimashita.
Furigana
きょう(今日) は とうきょう(東京) で あめ(雨) が ふ(降) りました。
Full Kanji — Premium
今日は東京で雨が降りました。
Community
From learners in Japan
“I could order at restaurants but couldn't read a news headline. NihongoMaiNichi finally closed that gap.”
Alex M.
Engineer at Rakuten
“The furigana → kanji unlock is subtle but powerful. I notice myself needing furigana less every month.”
Priya K.
N3 learner, Tokyo
“Daily email format fits my commute perfectly. Better than apps I forget to open.”
James L.
International staff, Mercari
“Keigo progression and Bunka Insight are things no other tool teaches this naturally.”
Yuki T.
JLPT N2 candidate
“Started with romaji out of frustration. Six months later I'm reading Mainichi headlines without help.”
Maria S.
Long-term resident, Osaka
“I could order at restaurants but couldn't read a news headline. NihongoMaiNichi finally closed that gap.”
Alex M.
Engineer at Rakuten
“The furigana → kanji unlock is subtle but powerful. I notice myself needing furigana less every month.”
Priya K.
N3 learner, Tokyo
“Daily email format fits my commute perfectly. Better than apps I forget to open.”
James L.
International staff, Mercari
“Keigo progression and Bunka Insight are things no other tool teaches this naturally.”
Yuki T.
JLPT N2 candidate
“Started with romaji out of frustration. Six months later I'm reading Mainichi headlines without help.”
Maria S.
Long-term resident, Osaka
“I could order at restaurants but couldn't read a news headline. NihongoMaiNichi finally closed that gap.”
Alex M.
Engineer at Rakuten
“The furigana → kanji unlock is subtle but powerful. I notice myself needing furigana less every month.”
Priya K.
N3 learner, Tokyo
“Daily email format fits my commute perfectly. Better than apps I forget to open.”
James L.
International staff, Mercari
“Keigo progression and Bunka Insight are things no other tool teaches this naturally.”
Yuki T.
JLPT N2 candidate
“Started with romaji out of frustration. Six months later I'm reading Mainichi headlines without help.”
Maria S.
Long-term resident, Osaka
“I could order at restaurants but couldn't read a news headline. NihongoMaiNichi finally closed that gap.”
Alex M.
Engineer at Rakuten
“The furigana → kanji unlock is subtle but powerful. I notice myself needing furigana less every month.”
Priya K.
N3 learner, Tokyo
“Daily email format fits my commute perfectly. Better than apps I forget to open.”
James L.
International staff, Mercari
“Keigo progression and Bunka Insight are things no other tool teaches this naturally.”
Yuki T.
JLPT N2 candidate
“Started with romaji out of frustration. Six months later I'm reading Mainichi headlines without help.”
Maria S.
Long-term resident, Osaka
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you are ready.
The free tier gives you a real daily lesson. Premium unlocks native sources, audio, and advanced tools.
Free
¥0
Forever
- 1 NHK News Web Easy lesson per day
- Romaji + furigana modes
- Basic kanji tooltips
- Web dashboard access
- Ad-supported