Looking for light reads in Japanese<\/a>? This resource tends more toward manga and short stories than heavy literature, so it’s a good place to start.<\/p>\n Since the books on this site aren’t region-restricted, as they can be on Amazon, you’ll be able to get the exact same titles as a person in Japan would. Often, you can get them on the same day.<\/p>\n You can find\u00a0Honto’s free e-books here<\/a>. Below are some popular titles to explore (however, note that the selection of free books is updated regularly, so different titles may be offered at different times):<\/p>\n This book is great for intermediate readers<\/strong>, as the images help readers grasp the more complex issues that are covered.<\/li>\n With shadows of the past that won’t quite rest, things will need to be settled. This book does require a more advanced reading level<\/strong>, because it makes references specific to the restoration era of Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Just be aware that if you share devices with underage users, this site does have its fair share material that is not appropriate for minors. So with Honto you may want to figure out the parental controls on your device.<\/p>\n This site is similar to Honto but with a larger Japanese library. Aozora Bunko has\u00a0works in progress as well, so you can enjoy current works from living authors.<\/p>\n The site is a little hard to navigate at first, but you’ll get the hang of it.<\/p>\n Two popular titles include:<\/p>\n Both are collections of short stories that have been carefully edited for both language and cultural accuracy. The topics range from marriage and family to traditional culture.<\/p>\n Project Gutenburg is a well-known database for free e-books. It has a fair-sized Japanese page, with more than 50 books to read<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since the site is a kind of open archive of the world’s public domain literature, it’s always free. On the flip side, you won’t likely find too many modern books here. So if you’re mainly interested in exploring Japanese history, culture and classic writings<\/strong>, this is a great resource.<\/p>\n Titles are usually available in ePub or Kindle’s native format. Sometimes you can find audiobooks<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n Some top picks include:<\/p>\n The Japanese e-books in the Kindle store<\/a> are region-locked, so you won’t get the full Japan experience. However, you’ll find some great novel-length reads<\/a> if you’re looking for something longer.<\/p>\n Just be aware that since the Kindle store ranks titles by popularity, there are also some smutty options on the main page. Be careful with little ones who share your Kindle.<\/p>\n Some top Kindle store options right now include:<\/p>\n The good news is that this e-book and the whole series have been translated. So if you enjoy this one you can go in on all seven books.<\/li>\n If you enjoy this type of authentic but digitized learning, you could supplement your Japanese reading with other tools like FluentU<\/a><\/strong>. FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n \n
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