Japanese Literature


Lessons on hiragana, katakana, and basic grammar
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ウサギと亀 The Tortoise and the Hare

Tortoise and the Hare at TheJapanesePage.com The Tortoise and the Hare in Japanese
With sound - Beginner +
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一寸法師 The Inch-High Samurai Issunboushi

Traditional Japanese story Issunboushi The Inch-High Samurai Traditional Japanese Story. Hiragana and very basic Japanese is required. Online e-book with Audio.

舌切りすずめ The Cut-Tongue Sparrow

Traditional Japanese story Shitakiri suzume The 舌切り雀 story is a traditional Japanese folk tale about a kind old man, his mean wife, and a sparrow. Hiragana and very basic Japanese is required. Online e-book with Audio.

芥川龍之介 - 鼻 Akutagawa's Hana

This story, The Nose (鼻 hana), was composed in 1916 and is about a monk with a very large nose (hence the title). The story addresses jealousy, egoism, and the making fun of others all with a hint of humor here and there. Complete Story with Audio.
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