You can see that Mariko sensei is very committed to making these books with her passion. I believe many of the stories are related to her precious memories, and they are heartwarming. I recommend these books to everyone, students, teachers, mums and dads.
Japanese reading practice through engaging stories
Authentic Japanese graded readers for beginners, JLPT learners, schools, and teachers
- 単語 Vocabulary
- 文型 Sentence pattern
- 文法 Grammar
- 文化 Culture
Earle sensei’s books are helpful in teaching my daughter not only Japanese language but also unique culture we have.
Satomi Aoto
Japanese mother
As a teacher of Japanese, I know Mariko Sensei’s Japanbooks provide an invaluable resource for both teachers and students.
It has been an absolute pleasure to see how far Mariko has come with writing her books and personally I am moved to tears at times when reading her books because you can feel the thought, love and passion that she puts into all that she does.
Dr. Amanda Autry
Japanese Lecturer, The University of the Sunshine Coast
The beautiful photography in Mariko Sensei’s books engages the readers immediately.
The size of the book allows for the readers to engage with a Japanese text without feeling daunted by having to read too much text. The books are a great introduction to Japanese reading for beginners.
Debra Shimada
Japanese teacher
Primary / Elementary School
Japanese readers for primary school students, designed to develop reading confidence and language skills through engaging stories and cultural content.
High School
Japanese readers for secondary students, supporting vocabulary growth, grammar development, and reading fluency through meaningful content.
JLPT learners
Japanese graded readers for JLPT learners, providing structured reading practice, vocabulary development, and cultural understanding.
What makes Mariko Sensei’s Japanbooks so effective?
Our Japanese graded readers are specially designed to help learners build confidence in reading Japanese through engaging stories, beautiful visuals, and authentic cultural experiences.
Perfect for beginner to intermediate learners, JLPT students, schools, and teachers, our books make Japanese reading practice enjoyable, achievable, and inspiring.
Here’s what students often say:
- “I want to look inside!” — when they first see the covers
- “Beautiful!” and “Interesting!” — while reading
- “I could read it by myself!” and “I feel more confident reading Japanese!” — after finishing the book
Meet the author
As both a Japanese teacher and mother, Mariko Earle found that books published in Japan are NOT easily comprehensible by learners of the language.
Ultimately, her passion for writing, teaching, and Japanese literacy inspired her to create learner-friendly Japanese books designed specifically for students of Japanese.
Her goal is to help learners experience the joy of reading Japanese independently and enjoy the journey of becoming capable and enthusiastic readers of Japanese.
Browse the Japanbook range
Price range: $149.50 through $373.75
Price range: $149.50 through $373.75
Price range: $149.50 through $373.75
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