Free Japanese stories for learners.

Four free graded stories arranged by JLPT level.

桃太郎 coverN5

桃太郎

Peach Boy

A peach-born hero gathers animal friends and heads to Ogre Island.

Medium日本昔話Free
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浦島太郎 coverN4

浦島太郎

Urashima Taro

A fisherman visits a sea palace and returns to a changed world.

Short日本昔話Free
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かぐや姫 coverN3

かぐや姫

Princess Kaguya

A tiny girl from bamboo grows into a princess with a secret.

Medium日本昔話Free
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一休さん coverN2

一休さん

Ikkyu-san

Young Ikkyu solves impossible demands with clever wit.

Short名作Free
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Japanese reading practice by JLPT level

This free story shelf is designed for learners who want simple, enjoyable Japanese reading practice before joining the full story library. Each story is selected as a clear starting point for JLPT N5, N4, N3, and N2 readers.

  • Free Japanese graded readers
  • JLPT N5 to N2 reading practice
  • Beginner-friendly Japanese folktales
  • Four simple stories to start reading

This page is a simple starting shelf for Japanese reading practice. The full story library includes more levels, genres, vocabulary support, and the complete story collection for deeper study.