Level 4 Japanese Reader Class Set for Classroom Use

This Japanese Reader Class Set is recommended for developing learners who are ready to read longer Japanese texts while discovering authentic Japanese language and culture through meaningful contexts.

In addition, teachers who purchase this Japanese Reader Class Set & Online Flipbook Pack can choose the number of printed readers they need. They also receive password-protected access to the matching online flipbook on our website.

As a result, teachers can display the reader on an interactive whiteboard, projector, or classroom screen while students follow along in their own books. This makes whole-class teaching, guided reading, pair work, and independent learning simple and engaging.

✈️ Experience a Family Adventure in Japan

Take students on an exciting journey through Japan as Richy and his family explore some of Japan’s most memorable experiences. Travel on the Shinkansen, stay in a traditional ryokan, relax in an onsen, enjoy delicious Japanese food, and visit famous attractions while discovering everyday Japanese language and culture through authentic photographs and engaging illustrations.

Written for developing learners, this Level 4 Japanese Reader combines authentic Japanese with authentic photographs and engaging illustrations to help students enjoy reading while naturally developing their Japanese. Furthermore, learners encounter mainly JLPT N5–N4 grammar presented naturally through meaningful contexts. Key language features include ます-form verbs (past tense), common travel vocabulary, and authentic everyday expressions used throughout the story. The combination of authentic Japanese, visual support, and extensive reading (Tadoku) principles makes this reader ideal for classroom teaching, guided reading, and independent reading.

🎯 What Students Will Learn with This Japanese Reader Class Set

Students will practise:

• Reading authentic Japanese texts with greater confidence
• Developing reading fluency through meaningful cultural content
• Understanding mainly JLPT N5–N4 grammar in context
• Learning vocabulary related to travel, transport, accommodation, food, shopping, and sightseeing
• Using authentic photographs and illustrations to support comprehension
• Building confidence through extensive reading (Tadoku)
• Discovering Japanese culture through real travel experiences

👩‍🏫 Why Teachers Choose This Japanese Reader Class Set

Teachers choose this Japanese Reader Class Set because it combines printed readers, an online flipbook, and classroom resources to create engaging Japanese reading lessons.

• Printed readers for every student
• Password-protected online flipbook for classroom display
• Perfect for interactive whiteboards, projectors, and shared screens
• Supports whole-class, small-group, and independent reading
• Encourages speaking, prediction, and classroom discussion
• Includes free audio recordings, English translation, and Quizlet vocabulary activities
• Designed by an experienced Australian Japanese teacher to support engaging, confidence-building reading lessons

📚 Japanese Reader Class Set Options

Choose from:

• 10 printed readers
• 15 printed readers
• 20 printed readers
• 25 printed readers

Each 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 recommended for developing learners who are ready to read authentic Japanese texts through meaningful travel experiences.

Reading Level: Level 4

Recommended for: Developing learners

Text Type: Narrative travel reader

Language Focus: Mainly JLPT N5–N4 grammar presented naturally through contextual reading.

Vocabulary Theme: Travel, transport, accommodation, food, shopping, sightseeing, and everyday life

Cultural Theme: Travelling in Japan, family experiences, and everyday Japanese culture

Script: Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji with furigana

Product Type: A5 saddle-stitched booklet

✅ Perfect For

• Teachers looking for engaging Japanese readers for secondary students
• Developing Japanese learners
• Extensive Reading (Tadoku)
• Guided reading
• Whole-class teaching
• Independent reading
• Homework
• Classroom libraries
• Students interested in travelling to Japan

📚 Teaching & Learning Resources for This Japanese Reader Class Set

Every reader includes free access to our Resource Library.

Included with every reader:

•  Audio recordings narrated by Mariko Sensei
•  English translation
•  Quizlet vocabulary activities

💜 Why Choose Mariko Sensei’s Japanbooks?

Every reader is carefully designed by Mariko Sensei, an experienced Australian Japanese teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience.

Our readers combine authentic Japanese, real-life photographs, carefully levelled language, and extensive reading principles to help learners build confidence while discovering Japanese language and culture.

Unlike traditional textbooks, every story encourages students to enjoy reading naturally through meaningful repetition, visual support, and authentic cultural experiences.

My Japanese Adventure (ぼくのにほん) is based on Richy’s real journey through Japan with his Japanese grandparents. Together, they travel on the Shinkansen, stay in a traditional ryokan, enjoy Japanese food, visit famous places, and experience everyday life in Japan. Through authentic photographs and meaningful storytelling, students not only build reading confidence but also experience Japan through the eyes of a family creating special memories together.

The story concludes with a relaxing bath shared by Richy and his grandpa, celebrating the warmth of Japanese family life and creating a memorable ending that students will enjoy.

📚 Explore More Japanese Reader Packs

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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.

📌 Important Information

This Class Set is designed for use by one school or educational organisation.

Online flipbook access is password-protected and is supplied with the purchase of an eligible Class Set. Access details must not be shared publicly or distributed outside the purchasing organisation.