55 Fun Readings Based on Dekiru Nihongo (Beginner & Pre-Intermediate Levels)

Until now, Japanese reading classes have tended to focus solely on reviewing previously learned sentence patterns. But have they been able to connect with the true purpose of reading—savour the text, enjoy the words, and deepen their thinking?

The basic philosophy of this book is to cultivate the ability to connect with others through reading. The 55 carefully selected reading materials are divided into two parts: "Living in Japan," which focuses on contact situations such as flyers, guidebooks, and signs, and "Getting to Know Japan," which focuses on folk tales, rakugo, customs, and manners. They are designed throughout to be enjoyable for beginners. The accompanying CD features emotionally charged reading audio and a special recording of Master Katsura Sensei's "Manju wo Kowai." It also includes vocabulary lists in English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

This book is packed with the author's hope that readers will enjoy reading Japanese.