This levelled Japanese reader introduces basic Japanese vocabulary through tsurushibina, traditional hanging decorations displayed during Japan’s Girl’s Day festival. It is suitable for primary students, beginner Japanese learners, and early reading practice.

Students develop basic vocabulary, descriptive language, and reading confidence while exploring a variety of colourful tsurushibina decorations through authentic photographs. Key sentence patterns include 「これは～です」 and 「この～は～です」.

The book also provides an introduction to the traditions and cultural significance of tsurushibina and Japan’s Girl’s Day festival.

Cultural note from the author:

In Japan, the 3rd of March is a special day for girls. Families display hina dolls and decorations to wish for their daughters’ health and happiness.  The tradition of tsurushibina began during the Edo period (1603–1868). Wealthy families could afford elaborate Hina doll displays, but many farming and rural families could not. Instead, mothers and grandmothers lovingly created handmade hanging decorations for their daughters and granddaughters. Each decoration was carefully stitched by hand and carried wishes for a child’s health, happiness, and bright future.  Today, tsurushibina can be found in many beautiful styles throughout Japan.

Details

* Character Count: 191
* Pages: 20
* Product Type: A5 saddle-stitched booklet
* ISBN: 978-1-925808-01-8

Related Reader Packs:

• High School Japanese Readers Pack
• Primary & Elementary School Readers Pack
• All Japanese Readers Pack

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

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