Japanese Reader Class Set for Classroom Use
This Japanese Reader Class Set is designed for beginning learners who are starting to read Japanese through play, authentic photographs, and meaningful repetition.
Teachers who purchase this Japanese Reader Class Set & Online Flipbook Pack can choose the number of printed readers they need. In addition, they receive password-protected access to the matching online flipbook on our website.
As a result, teachers can display this Japanese Reader on an interactive whiteboard, projector, or classroom screen while students follow along in their own books. Therefore, whole-class teaching, guided reading, pair work, vocabulary games, and independent learning become simple, engaging, and enjoyable.
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Introduce students to Shiritori, one of Japan’s most popular traditional word games. As students connect words by using the last Hiragana sound, they naturally build vocabulary while developing confidence reading Japanese.
This Japanese Reader Class Set combines authentic Japanese, authentic photographs, and meaningful repetition to help beginning learners develop reading fluency naturally. Furthermore, students learn important reading skills through real Japanese words rather than isolated vocabulary lists.
Key language features include Hiragana, introductory Katakana with furigana, long vowel sounds (ー), and the basic Shiritori rule that words ending in 「ん」 lose the game. Learners also discover authentic Japanese cultural vocabulary such as だるま, まいこ, and こいのぼり, together with familiar everyday words. As a result, students build vocabulary while enjoying one of Japan’s best-loved childhood games.
By combining authentic Japanese, visual support, and Extensive Reading (Tadoku) principles, this Japanese Graded Reader provides an enjoyable introduction to Japanese reading, vocabulary building, and Japanese culture.
🎯 What Students Will Learn with This Japanese Reader Class Set
Students will practise:
- Reading Hiragana with confidence
- Recognising introductory Katakana with furigana
- Learning how to play Shiritori
- Building everyday Japanese vocabulary
- Understanding the long vowel mark 「ー」
- Learning why words ending in 「ん」 lose the game
- Developing reading fluency through meaningful repetition
- Discovering authentic Japanese culture through photographs
- Building confidence through Extensive Reading (Tadoku)
👩🏫 Why Teachers Choose This Japanese Reader Class Set
Teachers choose this Japanese Reader Class Set because it combines printed readers, an online flipbook, and interactive learning through one of Japan’s favourite word games.
- Printed readers for every student
- Password-protected online flipbook for classroom display
- Perfect for interactive whiteboards and projectors
- Supports whole-class teaching, guided reading, pair work, and vocabulary games
- Encourages speaking, reading, and word-building activities
- Introduces Hiragana and Katakana naturally through play
- Connects language learning with authentic Japanese culture
- Designed by Mariko Sensei, an experienced Australian Japanese teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience
📚 Japanese Reader Class Set Options
Choose from:
- 10 printed readers
- 15 printed readers
- 20 printed readers
- 25 printed readers
Each Japanese Reader Class Set includes password-protected access to the matching online flipbook.
📖 Reading Level & Book Details for This Japanese Reader Class Set
This Japanese Reader Class Set is ideal for beginning learners who are developing Hiragana reading skills through authentic Japanese vocabulary and play-based learning.
Reading Level: 1
Recommended for: Beginning Japanese learners
Text Type: Interactive word game
Language Focus: Reading Hiragana, introductory Katakana with furigana, long vowel sounds (ー), and Japanese vocabulary through the traditional game of Shiritori.
Vocabulary Theme: Animals, everyday objects, school, food, Japanese culture, and borrowed Katakana words
Cultural Theme: Learning the traditional Japanese word game Shiritori, played by children throughout Japan
Script: Hiragana and Katakana with furigana
Product Type: A5 saddle-stitched booklet
✅ Perfect For
- Foundation and primary Japanese classes
- Beginning Japanese learners
- Hiragana practice
- Katakana introduction
- Vocabulary building
- Extensive Reading (Tadoku)
- Guided reading
- Whole-class teaching
- Pair work
- Speaking activities
- Japanese culture units
- Classroom libraries
📚 Teaching & Learning Resources for This Japanese Reader Class Set
Every Japanese Reader includes free access to our Resource Library.
Included with every reader:
Why Choose Mariko Sensei’s Japanbooks?
Every Japanese Reader is carefully designed by Mariko Sensei, an experienced Australian Japanese teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience.
Our Japanese Graded Readers combine authentic Japanese, authentic photographs, carefully levelled language, and Extensive Reading (Tadoku) principles to help learners build confidence while discovering Japanese language and culture.
Unlike traditional textbooks, every reader encourages students to enjoy reading naturally through meaningful repetition, visual support, and authentic cultural experiences.
Shiritori introduces one of Japan’s best-known childhood word games. Children across Japan grow up playing Shiritori with family and friends because it is simple, fun, and an excellent way to build vocabulary. Through authentic photographs and carefully selected words, learners not only practise Hiragana and Katakana but also discover unique aspects of Japanese culture, including Daruma, Maiko, and Koinobori.
Explore More Japanese Reader Packs
Continue your Japanese reading journey with our carefully graded Japanese Reader Packs.
Beginner Hiragana Readers Starter Pack — Build early reading confidence with highly visual Levels 1–3 readers, predictable language, and beginner-friendly support.
Primary & Elementary Japanese Readers — Authentic Japanese readers designed for young learners and beginners, with strong visual support and confidence-building reading activities.
High School Japanese Readers Pack (Levels 3–9) — A carefully graded collection of authentic Japanese readers designed to support students from upper beginner to advanced levels.
All Japanese Readers Pack — Our complete collection of graded readers, providing a structured pathway from Level 1 to Level 9.
📖 Want to Know More?
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📌 Important Information
This Japanese Reader Class Set is designed for use by one school or educational organisation.
Online flipbook access is password-protected and supplied with the purchase of an eligible Class Set. Access details must not be shared publicly or distributed outside the purchasing organisation.
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