Introducing Japanese Culture with Middle School English! "Enjoy Simple English Readers" Series' "Introducing Japan: A Guide to Japan in English" Reappears with Japanese Translation!!
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NHK Publishing will release the audio download book "Introducing Japan: A Guide to Japan in English" on June 12, 2026, which introduces Japanese culture using middle school English level. It is a collection of practical dialogues, including easy-to-understand Japanese translations and vocabulary notes, as well as audio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the target audience for this book?
A: The target audience includes learners with English proficiency around junior high school graduate level, those preparing for high school and university entrance exams, and those who need to adapt to all-English classes in schools.
Q: What aspects of Japanese culture are introduced?
A: A wide range of topics are introduced, from traditional culture to daily life, including public baths (sento), the Shinkansen, Rakugo, Koinobori, Akihabara, Ryokan, Curry, Maiko, Okonomiyaki, Shodo, Origami, Furoshiki, Obon, Shrines, Takarazuka Revue, Mt. Fuji, Castles, and Mochi.
Q: Are there features to support learning?
A: Yes, it includes a convenient Japanese translation, a word list at the end, and audio downloads, making it easy to read without a dictionary.
Q: Who supervised this book?
A: The book is supervised by Yoshiki Takayama, Professor at Tokyo University of Education, and Daniel Stewart, Lecturer at Kaisei Gakuen.
Q: When will it be released?
A: It is scheduled to be released on June 12, 2026.