Pages for learning Japanese about graded readers, sorted by how much they offer a learner.
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A beginner-level Japanese news story about a fundraiser in Tokyo supporting Nepal landslide victims, presented with furigana, English translation, and native audio for reading practice.
Digital bundle of biographies of notable Japanese figures in two versions: simplified beginner and full intermediate text.
Learning platform with 12 topic-based units combining videos, articles, listening, kanji practice, and vocabulary study. Supports Japanese and English with optional furigana for beginners.
Publisher of Japanese literature for learners, offering books that introduce Japanese culture and history through accessible texts.
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 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.
A curated list of Japanese books organized by reading level from Level 0 to Level 3, designed for learners to practice extensive reading without translation.
A free online JLPT-styled placement test that estimates a learner's Japanese proficiency level and recommends where to start in the site's course materials.
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.
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.
Publisher and bookstore offering graded readers and easy-to-read picture books designed for beginner Japanese learners to build reading comprehension and fluency.
A collection of 98 free interactive articles at JLPT N5 level covering daily life, travel, and culture, each with furigana, audio, and instant word translation for beginner learners.
Podcast series with transcriptions featuring native Japanese speakers discussing travel, books, philosophy, and daily life at conversational pace.
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.
Blog with guides, tips, and resource reviews for beginner Japanese learners, including vocabulary and grammar posts, manga recommendations, and study techniques.
Find the perfect tools, inspiration, methods, and resources for your Japanese learning.
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.
Curated roundups of Japanese learning resources including textbooks, grammar guides, podcasts, graded readers, and ebooks for beginners and intermediate learners.
A collection of short news articles written in simplified Japanese with furigana and English translations, covering current events in Japan.
A collection of 50 beginner-friendly N5 stories with furigana, audio, instant word help, and English support.
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