Nihongo Storytimeで日本語を読もう

こんにちは、Norikoです。
Nihongo Storytimeへようこそ!

What is Nihongo Storytime?

Nihongo Storytime is a Japanese reading project created by me, Noriko (a Japanese teacher & Neurolanguage Coach), together with Michela, a member of the Japanese Together community.

We started this project with a simple idea:

👉 Learning Japanese should be enjoyable, meaningful, and sustainable.

We wanted to create content that is not only easy to read, but also makes you think a little.


Why Nihongo Storytime?

One of the keys to improving your Japanese is exposure — seeing and reading a lot of Japanese.

But many learners feel like this:

“Novels are too long and too difficult…”

That’s exactly why Nihongo Storytime exists.

Instead of long and overwhelming texts, we offer:

✨ Short
✨ Easy-to-read
✨ Thoughtful stories

So you can build a consistent reading habit without stress.

📩 Delivered straight to your inbox twice a month.


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We offer two types of content:

🆓 Free Articles

Enjoy our Japanese essays about:

  • Noriko’s life in the UK

  • Michela’s life in Tokyo

Perfect for relaxed reading and cultural insight.

Free Articles


💎 Paid Study Packs

A complete learning experience designed for intermediate learners (around JLPT N3):

Each Study Pack includes:

  • 🎧 Audio

  • 📚 Vocabulary List

  • 📝 Quizzes (comprehension + vocabulary)

  • 💬 Discussion Prompts


Choose Your Plan

Free Subscribers

  • Occasional newsletters from Noriko

  • Access to free articles


Paid Subscribers

  • Monthly Reading Pack (1 new article every month)

  • Full library access (30+ past Study Packs)


How to Use Nihongo Storytime (Suggested Routine)

To make progress without feeling overwhelmed, try this:

  1. Listen & Read
    Follow the text while listening to the audio

  2. Learn Vocabulary
    Check and review new words

  3. Check Understanding
    Take the quizzes

  4. Connect & Reflect
    Answer the discussion prompts and share your thoughts


Want More Practice?

If you’d like to speak more, connect with others, and stay motivated,
join my community:

👉 Japanese Together

Inside the community, you’ll find:

  • 📖 Monthly Book Club

  • 🗣️ Conversation Clubs

  • 🎯 Fun challenges

…and a supportive group of learners just like you.

👉 Join Japanese Together here


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