Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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Mobile app for reading Japanese news, blogs, magazines and ebooks with one-tap word lookups, automatic furigana, and integrated flashcard creation. Supports all levels from beginner to advanced.
A curated list of 46 Japanese films organized by JLPT level from N5 to N1, featuring movies with clear dialogue, simple plots, and visual context suitable for learners at any stage.
Lesson breaking down famous lines from Natsume Souseki's classical novel I am a Cat with word-by-word translations, grammar notes, and vocabulary explanations for intermediate readers.
Introduces the tadoku method for learning Japanese through extensive reading of graded materials with pictures and audio.
Step-by-step guide teaching beginners to read Japanese by mastering hiragana, katakana, and kanji with practical strategies, example words, and common pitfalls to avoid.
An app for learning Japanese through real stories with audio, quizzes, and interactive practice. Designed for beginners and JLPT learners who want to build vocabulary and grammar in meaningful context.
Collection of 31 free N4-level short stories and essays with full vocabulary and grammar breakdowns, furigana, and instant dictionary lookups for intermediate learners.
You walk into a Japanese bakery and see a sign that reads ふわふわのパン. You know the word パン means bread, but what is ふわふわ?
Nine illustrated mini books introduce katakana characters in groups of five through short stories featuring foreign words and onomatopoeia. Designed for students learning to read katakana fluently.
A guide to Japanese rakugo storytelling that explains its structure, cultural background, and vocabulary for learners. Includes listening and speaking practice techniques suitable for beginners.
Guide to three Japanese websites about yokai folklore creatures, with instructions for intermediate readers to explore dictionaries, museums, and academic databases about supernatural beings in Japanese culture.
Article about sumo as a sacred ritual in Japan, covering its history, spiritual significance, and ceremonial practices. Written for learners with furigana and bilingual English-Japanese text.
A six-book bundle of Japanese folklore readers with full furigana, English translations, audio recordings, and Anki flashcards, designed for upper-beginner to intermediate learners at N4 level.
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A blog written in simple Japanese by a Japanese teacher for learners, covering Japanese culture, seasonal events, travel, and everyday topics with separate versions for beginners and intermediate students.
Guide to learning Japanese through manga for beginners, covering common phrases, vocabulary, kanji recognition, and recommended starter series. Includes strategies for using manga as a learning tool.
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Guide to Japanese e-book retailers and platforms for learners, covering how to choose services, access books from outside Japan, use dictionary and learning features, and subscribe to reading services.
A website by Noriko, a Japanese teacher, offering a podcast with transcripts, reading challenges for building daily habits, a supportive community for intermediate and advanced learners, and one-to-one coaching for.
Guide recommending ten manga titles for Japanese learners at beginner and intermediate levels, with plot summaries and advice on using manga for reading practice.
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