3 Season
61 Episode
Learn Japanese from the News - Season 3 Episode 7 Japan Facing Shortage of Volunteer Firefighters
Local fire corps played an active role in rescues and evacuations during the Noto Peninsula earthquake this past January, and their efforts were a reminder of the important role they play in Japanese society. But there is currently a shortage of members nationwide. Follow along as we listen to the story, spotlight the city of Yokohama's efforts to welcome international residents into their fire corps, and learn the difference between "tetsudau" (to help out) and "tasukeru" (to rescue).
- Year: 2024
- Country: Japan
- Genre: News, Talk
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: education, language course, news, japanese language
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- Cast: Chiara Terzuolo, Akane Tokunaga