Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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A collection of over 350 graded news stories in easy Japanese with furigana, English translations, and native audio. Designed for beginner learners to practice reading comprehension through contemporary news topics.
Information about NPO Tadoku Supporters, an organization that promotes extensive reading (tadoku) through graded readers for Japanese learners at all levels, with materials, online clubs, and classroom resources.
A collection of short news articles written in simplified Japanese with furigana and English translations, covering recent events. Designed for intermediate learners at N3 to N5 level.
A collection of 2,945 Japanese proverbs and sayings with kanji, readings, meanings, and usage examples. Serves learners seeking to understand cultural expressions and idiomatic language.
A structured 7-day guide to learning hiragana using mnemonics, stroke order practice, and real Japanese words with audio. Designed for beginners to reach recognition and basic fluency in one week.
A library of JLPT N5 to N1 reading passages with furigana, inline dictionary lookups, and comprehension questions. Learners practice reading at their level and check their understanding.
Publisher and bookstore offering graded readers and easy-to-read picture books designed for beginner Japanese learners to build reading comprehension and fluency.
News articles written in simplified Japanese with furigana and English translations, designed for intermediate learners to practice reading about current events in Japan.
Short Japanese texts on cultural and historical topics at graded levels, designed to build reading comprehension and vocabulary for beginners.
Blog with vocabulary lists, cultural analysis, and reviews of anime series for learners of Japanese. Posts cover specific shows, tools for watching anime while learning, and word usage in anime.
A graded N5 reading story about a boy taking a train to his grandmother's town, with furigana, English translations, and related grammar lessons on particles, counters, and verb forms.
Articles about Japanese culture and traditions with furigana annotations for reading practice.
Introduction to a site providing lessons and materials for learning classical Japanese language and literature, designed for advanced learners who want to read and write in the classical register.
Short daily Japanese story with furigana, vocabulary lists, and grammar explanations for JLPT N5 learners. Each story includes featured kanji, vocabulary definitions, grammar notes, and English translation.
Hiragana Times publishes a monthly magazine with news, culture, and lifestyle articles written in easy Japanese for learners. Back issues are available for purchase in print or digital formats.
Free graded Japanese short stories at JLPT N4 level featuring traditional folk tales with furigana, contextual translations, and beginner grammar.
A reading and listening platform with over 1650 episodes of original stories in learner-friendly Japanese, ranging from folklore to thrillers, designed for intermediate learners with audio and comprehension support.
A collection of vocabulary lessons focused on practical, everyday Japanese topics like convenience stores, workplace, and travel. Includes example sentences, translations, and listening practice for beginners.
This bacon and vegetable soup is common in Japanese home cooking and a favorite of Japanese moms trying to get their kids to eat...
An easy Japanese news story about a bear sighting on Mount Takao in Tokyo, with furigana, English translation, and native audio for beginner learners.
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