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Japanese Reading Practice

Improve your Japanese reading comprehension with our collection of stories, from beginner-friendly texts to advanced literature.

10 Stories
30m Reading Time
2 Levels
5+ Categories
The Boy and the Magic Tree
N5 3 min read

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.

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The Brave Little Mouse
N5 2 min read

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.

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The Cat and the Little Bird
N5 3 min read

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.

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The Dragon and the Village
N4 4 min read

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.

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The Fisherman and the Sea Spirit
N4 3 min read

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.

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The Fox and the Moon
N5 3 min read

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.

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The Lost Squirrel and the Kind Deer
N5 3 min read

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.

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The Monkey and the Waterfall
N4 4 min read

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.

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The Rabbit and the Tortoise
N5 2 min read

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.

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The Wise Owl and the Foolish Crow
N4 3 min read

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.

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