Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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Easy Japanese news articles about current events with furigana, particle annotations, and English translations, designed for intermediate learners to practice reading and vocabulary in context.
A directory of websites, tools, and resources for learning Japanese, including curated collections on reading in easy Japanese, Japanese culture, and practical vocabulary for natural disasters.
Blog tag page collecting posts about reading Japanese texts with furigana, including guides to books with full furigana, browser extensions for reading, and reviews organized by JLPT level.
Blog post about engaging reading activities for Japanese language learners, including Volleyball Reading and Silly Voices Reading techniques designed for beginner-level students.
Easy Japanese news story about persimmon harvesting in Gifu Prefecture with furigana, English translation, and native audio for beginner learners.
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.
Collection of 346 graded Japanese short stories for learners, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, with furigana and instant word lookup tools.
Video lessons featuring N5-level Japanese conversations with full transcripts and kana readings. Covers practical scenarios like self-introductions, restaurant ordering, shopping, and asking for directions.
Simplified Japanese news articles with furigana and English translations covering current events in Japan. Designed for intermediate learners at N3-N5 levels to practice reading comprehension.
Free graded Japanese short stories at JLPT N4 level featuring traditional folk tales with furigana, contextual translations, and beginner grammar.
Directory linking to Japanese magazines including fashion, manga, anime, cooking, travel and lifestyle publications for learners seeking reading practice with authentic materials.
Article exploring Japanese dragon mythology from its origins through different historical periods, covering types of dragons, their symbolism, and cultural significance in classical literature and art.
Manga series about two step-sisters bonding through cooking and meals. Includes recipes and everyday Japanese vocabulary and situations for intermediate readers.
Complete sake glossary with 60+ terms. Seimaibuai, nihonshu-do, moromi, toji, kura, namazake, nigori — every sake term explained in plain English.
A beginner's guide to kabuki that explains the art form's history, types of performances, stage mechanics, and practical advice for attending a live kabuki show in Japan.
A magazine issue for intermediate Japanese learners featuring articles on Japanese culture, nature, and society with reading material and audio components in both hiragana and kanji.
Collection of current news stories presented in easy Japanese with furigana and English translations for learners at N3 to N5 levels. Stories cover recent events in Japan and build reading comprehension skills.
A graded news story about fugu fishing season in Japan, written in easy Japanese with furigana, English translation, and native audio. Designed for beginner readers.
A collection of 261 JLPT N1 reading passages with furigana, vocabulary notes, and comprehension questions in the exam's format. Supports advanced learners preparing for the N1 level of the JLPT.
Interactive conversation practice with branching dialogues that feature real-world complications like sold-out items and missing information.
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