Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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A short N5 story about three friends singing at a karaoke room on a rainy day. The story includes furigana, sentence-by-sentence English translations, and related grammar lessons on i-adjectives, te-form, and other N5.
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.
Curated list of five free sources for graded Japanese reading at various levels, from simplified news to classic literature, with audio and furigana support.
Advanced Japanese short stories at JLPT N1 level with authentic vocabulary, kanji, and idioms for fluent readers building comprehension skills.
Satori Reader offers graded Japanese stories for reading practice at multiple levels, available through free and paid subscription plans with offline access and new content added weekly.
News articles written in simplified Japanese with furigana and English translations, designed for intermediate learners to practice reading about current events in Japan.
A blog post by the founder of JapanEasyReads reflecting on personal growth, language learning philosophy, and the development of accessible Japanese reading materials for learners.
A curated directory of websites, apps and online tools for Japanese learners, with sections organized by skill area including reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and vocabulary.
A curated guide to Japanese websites for learning vocabulary and cultural information about world countries and their flags, with quizzes and reference materials suitable for beginner to intermediate learners.
Category archive page with hiragana and katakana reading practice lessons, reading exercises using Japanese folk tales and children's stories, and game-based vocabulary learning for beginners.
A collection of short news articles written in simplified Japanese with furigana and English translations, covering current events in Japan.
An introduction to rakugo, Japan's 400-year-old sit-down comedy tradition, explaining its history, performance techniques, story types, and international appeal for learners new to the form.
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.
Database of over 200,000 Japanese example sentences with English translations, filterable by JLPT level and sentence length for learners at all levels.
Hiragana Times August 2026 issue features articles about Japanese festivals including Noto's Abare Matsuri, Obon customs, and the cultural significance of matsuri in Japan.
A beginner-friendly guide to rakugo, Japan's traditional sit-down comedy, with story summaries, a performer directory, reviews, and an English glossary of key terms for learners interested in this cultural art form.
Interactive video lesson from Erin's Challenge for mid-level learners about asking for directions at a train station, with downloadable scripts, manga explanations, and photo guides for practicing real-world travel.
Magazine for Japanese learners featuring news, cultural articles, and language lessons written in simple Japanese with furigana. Offers print and digital subscriptions with content for intermediate learners.
Illustrated guide to 100 classic kabuki characters with descriptions of their personalities, special abilities, and roles in famous plays. Designed for people new to kabuki theater.
Collection of 21 landmark waka poems from the Man'yōshū and Heian classical anthologies with English translations and analysis. Serves advanced learners studying classical Japanese literature and poetry.
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