Japanese Reading Practice
Improve your Japanese reading comprehension with our collection of stories, from beginner-friendly texts to advanced literature.
少年と魔法の木
The Boy and the Magic Tree
A story about a boy who discovers a tree with magical powers and learns the value of sharing with others.
勇敢な小さなネズミ
The Brave Little Mouse
A story about a little mouse who proves that courage is more important than size.
猫と小鳥
The Cat and the Little Bird
A heartwarming story of a cat who helps a little bird find a new home, and how their friendship blossoms in the forest.
ドラゴンと村
The Dragon and the Village
A tale of a village that learns the true meaning of bravery when they confront a fearsome dragon.
漁師と海の精霊
The Fisherman and the Sea Spirit
A tale of a fisherman who encounters a mysterious sea spirit and learns the value of gratitude.
狐と月
The Fox and the Moon
A charming story of a fox who dreams of reaching the moon and the lessons he learns along the way.
迷子のリスと親切な鹿
The Lost Squirrel and the Kind Deer
A tale of a young squirrel who gets lost in the forest and is helped by a kind deer, learning the importance of friendship and trust.
猿と滝
The Monkey and the Waterfall
A story about a curious monkey who discovers the secret of a mystical waterfall and learns the importance of patience.
ウサギとカメ
The Rabbit and the Tortoise
A classic tale of a race between a swift rabbit and a slow but determined tortoise.
賢いフクロウと愚かなカラス
The Wise Owl and the Foolish Crow
A story about a wise owl teaching a lesson in wisdom and patience to a foolish, impatient crow.