Ikura desu ka

まりこせんせいのジャパンブック - Mariko-sensei's Japanbooks reader series

Innovative Tools for Learning Japanese - Teach Japanese in a new, colourful and engaging way!

単語 Vocabulary, 文型 Sentence pattern, 文法 Grammar, 文化 Culture

Levels for:

• 1-3: Beginner / Primary school (years K/F/P* to 6)
• 4-7: Intermediate / High School (years 7 to 10)
• 8-10: Advanced / Senior High School (years 11 to 12)

(* kindergarten / foundation / prep)

Resources for teachers:

• full audio book videos
• links to dedicated Japanese practice flashcards on Quizlet
• English translations
• downloadable photos
• online flipbooks (purchased through japanbookshop.com only)

Japanbooks readers:

「読んでみようかな」と思ってしまう本
Are inviting! Make the readers 'want to look inside'

写真や絵による読解サポート
Have photos and illustrations as cues to support reading comprehension

ページに文章は、少し
Include a small number of texts on each page

初心者向けは教科書体
Use textbook fonts for the beginner levels

助詞の色分け
Use a different text colour for Japanese particles

カタカナと漢字にふりがな
Include Kanji & Katakana with furigana

分かち書き
Separate words in Japanese with spaces


Japanbooks were created based on a passion to offer levelled Japanese books that improve readers’ comprehension using visuals, provide an enjoyable and cultural reading experience, and support a gradual improvement in Japanese language learning.  Our aim is to help readers to experience successful reading so that they say, “I could read a story by myself” and “I enjoy reading Japanese books now.” We want to help readers to enjoy the journey of becoming a more confident and avid reader in Japanese…