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Learn Japanese from the News
Season 1 · Episode 9
More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup Service
0.010mJuly 11, 2022
Follow along as we listen to a news story in simplified Japanese about a new service that allows consumers to pick up prescription drugs at convenience stores. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the government has eased drug regulations, allowing pharmacists to give usage instructions for medications online. We study Japanese words related to medicine, and learn about some of the many services available at Japanese convenience stores.
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- Episode 5International Organization Formed to Fight Manga, Anime Piracy Sites
- Episode 6Frequent “Anomalous” Rainfall in Japan Caused by Rising Temperatures
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- Episode 8Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time
- Episode 9More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup Service
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- Episode 14Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain Japanese
- Episode 15Number of People Aged 100 and Over in Japan Tops 90,000 for First Time
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