日本語 · Japanese
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The full Japanese Curriculum is coming soon! Meanwhile, please check out these resources
Learn Japanese
Courses, listening, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading practice.
JF Japanese e-Learning Minato
Japan Foundation self-study and tutor-supported courses by level and skill.
MARUGOTO Plus
Japan Foundation language and culture practice aligned to its coursebooks.
Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan
Free practical coursebooks, audio, and worksheets from the Japan Foundation.
Erin's Challenge
Video lessons, manga, quizzes, and cultural activities from the Japan Foundation.
NHK Easy Japanese
Free everyday conversation lessons with audio from Japan's public broadcaster.
Japan Foundation Learning Materials
The official directory of Japan Foundation study tools and resources.
Tae Kim's Guide to Japanese
A systematic free guide to Japanese grammar and sentence structure.
Tofugu Japanese
In-depth guides to kana, kanji, grammar, pronunciation, and study methods.
Jisho
A powerful Japanese-English dictionary with kanji and example searches.
OJAD
The University of Tokyo's online Japanese accent and pronunciation dictionary.
NHK News Web Easy
Current news rewritten with learner-friendly Japanese and reading support.
Nihongo eな
A Japan Foundation catalogue of useful sites and apps for Japanese learners.
JLPT preparation
Official levels, test sections, sample questions, administration, and study guidance.
JLPT Official Website
Official worldwide test information from the Japan Foundation and JEES.
JLPT Test Sections and Scores
Official section structure, testing time, and score ranges for N1–N5.
JLPT Sample Questions
Official sample questions and listening audio for every level.
JEES JLPT Information
Official administration, applications, and notices for the test in Japan.
Japan Foundation JLPT
The Japan Foundation's official JLPT programme and overseas information.
Literature, history, and culture
Free Japanese books, historical records, museum databases, and translated literature.
Aozora Bunko
A large free collection of Japanese public-domain literary texts.
National Diet Library Digital Collections
Digitized books, periodicals, manuscripts, maps, and historical materials.
Japan Search
Cross-search collections from Japan's libraries, archives, museums, and media.
National Institute of Japanese Literature
Research databases and digitized premodern and modern literary materials.
Japanese Historical Text Initiative
Searchable Japanese historical texts with English translations.
National Archives of Japan Digital Archive
Digitized government records, maps, documents, and important cultural properties.
Kyoto National Museum
Japanese art, cultural history, exhibitions, and collection research.
Japanese Literature Publishing Project
Free information and selected translations supported by Japan's cultural agency.
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