This advanced Japanese reader introduces Japanese language and culture through the unique Scarecrow Village of Nagoro, Japan. It is suitable for advanced Japanese learners and JLPT N4 learners.

Students develop reading confidence while exploring the story of Nagoro’s scarecrows and the people behind them through authentic photographs. Key language features include expressions such as 「～とき」, 「～という」, 「～てみる」, 「～てしまう」, 「～てくれる」, and 「～とおもう」. Written primarily in a consistent です・ます style, the reader remains accessible while introducing a range of intermediate-level sentence patterns and cultural content.

The reader provides insight into rural Japanese life, community, and cultural change while helping learners develop their reading comprehension skills.

Cultural note from the author:

Deep in the mountains of Nagoro, Japan, there is a unique place known as the Scarecrow Village. Over the years, many young people moved away from the village, and the population gradually declined.

A resident began creating scarecrows to represent the people who once lived there. Today, more than 200 scarecrows can be seen throughout the village, creating a fascinating and memorable place for visitors to explore. This book introduces some of the scarecrows that call Nagoro home.

Details

* Character Count: 592
* Pages: 20
* Product Type: A5 saddle-stitched booklet
* ISBN: 978-0-6481178-8-9

Related Reader Packs:

• Advanced Japanese Readers Pack
• High School Japanese Readers Pack
• All Japanese Readers Pack

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

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