Level 3 Japanese Reader – はじめてのにほん (My first trip to Japan)

All book, Level 3, Primary & Elementary School (Foundation - Year6)

Join Josh on his first trip to Japan and discover the places he visits and the experiences he enjoys.

Reading Level: 3
Text Type: Narrative text
Script: Primarily hiragana, with limited katakana and a single furigana-supported kanji (月).

Suitable for: Upper primary students, high school students, and beginner Japanese learners.

$14.95

This levelled Japanese reader introduces basic Japanese vocabulary through Josh’s first trip to Japan. It is suitable for upper primary students, high school students, and beginner Japanese learners.

Students develop basic vocabulary, simple sentence patterns, and reading confidence while following Josh’s journey through some of Japan’s most memorable cultural destinations. Key language structures include 「～にいきました」, 「～をみました」, and 「～をしました」.

The story introduces learners to Japanese culture, travel experiences, and famous destinations while helping them build confidence in reading simple narrative Japanese.

Cultural note from the author:

During Josh’s visit to Japan, three places stood out as memorable cultural experiences: Shirakawago, Takayama, and Shibu Onsen in Nagano.

Shirakawago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional farmhouses, while Takayama’s historic streets offer a glimpse of old Japan. In Shibu Onsen, visitors can enjoy the unique sight of wild snow monkeys relaxing in natural hot springs.

Details

* Character Count: 373 (Main Text: 248; Captions: 125)
* Pages: 17
* Product Type: A5 saddle-stitched booklet
* ISBN: 978-1-925808-03-2

Related Reader Packs:

• Class set & Free Flipbook
• Primary & Elementary School Readers Pack
• Beginner Hiragana Readers Starter Pack
• All Japanese Readers Pack

These Japanese readers are intended for individual use and extensive reading (tadoku).