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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etracing, writing, reading, games and practical activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than relying only on repetitive handwriting drills, the books combine character practice with mazes, puzzles, word searches, coloring, matching exercises and review activities to help young learners stay engaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series progresses from the 46 basic hiragana and katakana characters to advanced sounds and, finally, a special edition focused on practical reading and writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable variants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 1 – Basic Hiragana あ～ん\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 2 – Advanced Hiragana が～りょ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 3 – Basic Katakana ア～ン\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 4 – Advanced Katakana ガ～リョ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 5 – Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana Special Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 1: Fun Hiragana Activity Book – Basic Hiragana あ～ん\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Hiragana Activity Book: たのしいひらがな（あ～ん）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46 basic hiragana characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to young learners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach page combines tracing, writing and reading practice with small games and activities to make learning less repetitive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren can also practice simple vocabulary through coloring, mazes, dot-to-dot activities and word-based exercises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Hiragana Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers all 46 basic hiragana characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracing practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndependent writing practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacter-finding exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDot-to-dot exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMazes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 bonus review pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWord search activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-out hiragana chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletion certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 2: Fun Hiragana Activity Book – Advanced Hiragana が～りょ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Hiragana Activity Book: たのしいひらがな（が～りょ）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for learners who have already mastered the 46 basic hiragana and are ready to study more advanced sound combinations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book focuses specifically on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoiced sounds such as が～ぼ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-voiced sounds such as ぱ～ぽ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble consonants using small っ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong vowels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContracted sounds such as きゃ, きゅ and きょ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workbook begins with a review of basic hiragana before moving into structured writing and reading practice for advanced sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Hiragana Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracing, writing and reading exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoiced sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-voiced sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall っ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong vowels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContracted sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 pages reviewing basic hiragana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 additional review pages for advanced sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 game-based review pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWord searches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePuzzles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese crossword activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-out hiragana chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletion certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 3: Fun Katakana Activity Book – Basic Katakana ア～ン\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Katakana Activity Book: たのしいカタカナ（ア～ン）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e teaches the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e46 basic katakana characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through tracing, writing and playful activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe updated 2025 edition features a cleaner textbook-style font, while also introducing learners to several different print styles to improve real-world character recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish translations and hiragana readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the katakana chart includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eromaji pronunciation support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic Katakana Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers all 46 basic katakana characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated 2025 edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTextbook-style main font\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposure to multiple katakana font styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracing and handwriting practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMazes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWord searches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVocabulary exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish translations included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiragana readings included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomaji included on the katakana chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-out katakana chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletion certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 4: Fun Katakana Activity Book – Advanced Katakana ガ～リョ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Katakana Activity Book: たのしいカタカナ（ガ～リョ）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the next step for learners who have already mastered the 46 basic katakana characters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt focuses on advanced katakana sounds including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoiced sounds such as ガ～ボ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-voiced sounds such as パ～ポ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble consonants using small ッ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong vowel mark ー\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContracted sounds such as キャ～リョ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach page combines writing and tracing with different mini activities to make practice more varied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Katakana Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced katakana from ガ～リョ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoiced and semi-voiced sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall 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katakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish translations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiragana readings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-out katakana chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletion certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 5: Fun Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana Activity Book – Special Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFun Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana Activity Book: Special Edition – たのしいひらがな＆カタカナ（おうようへん）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed for learners who want to move beyond basic character recognition and use hiragana and katakana more practically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis all-in-one activity book combines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereading, writing and games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through a wider variety of exercises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners can develop practical language skills using crossword puzzles, word rearrangement activities, short stories and letter-writing practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Edition Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews both hiragana and katakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable from beginner to intermediate level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossword puzzles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWord rearrangement exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo original short stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetter-writing activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Japanese usage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGame-based review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-out completion certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren beginning Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilingual Japanese-English learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish-speaking children learning Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners whose first language is not Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome study and homeschooling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassroom supplementary practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChildren who prefer game-based learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners progressing from basic kana to practical reading and writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name: Fun Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana Activity Book Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type: Children's Japanese language activity workbooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguages: Japanese \/ English bilingual content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: Hiragana, Katakana, Reading \u0026amp; Writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Learners: Children and beginner Japanese learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Variants: Basic Hiragana \/ Advanced Hiragana \/ Basic Katakana \/ Advanced Katakana \/ Special Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 1 – Basic Hiragana あ～ん\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Title: Fun Hiragana Activity Book \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[たのしいひらがな（あ～ん）]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: 46 Basic Hiragana Characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading Age: 3–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 2 – Advanced Hiragana が～りょ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Title: Fun Hiragana Activity Book: たのしいひらがな（が～りょ）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: Voiced Sounds, Semi-Voiced Sounds, Double Consonants, Long Vowels \u0026amp; Contracted Sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 3 – Basic Katakana ア～ン\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Title: Fun Katakana Activity Book: 46 Basic Characters Edition \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[たのしいカタカナ（ア～ン）]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: 46 Basic Katakana Characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: Updated 2025 Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport: English Translations, Hiragana Readings, Romaji Chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 4 – Advanced Katakana ガ～リョ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Title: Fun Katakana Activity Book: Advanced Sounds Edition \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[たのしいカタカナ（ガ～リョ）]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: Voiced Sounds, Semi-Voiced Sounds, Double Consonants, Long Vowels \u0026amp; Contracted Sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview Content: 9 review pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariant 5 – Special Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Title: Fun Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana Activity Book: Special Edition \u003cspan class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e[たのしいひらがな＆カタカナ（おうようへん）]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: Practical Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana Reading and Writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Format: Games, Puzzles, Short Stories \u0026amp; Letter Writing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Level: Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll five variants are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseparate books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Please select the desired workbook before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series is designed to progress naturally from basic hiragana and katakana to advanced sound patterns and practical reading and writing activities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arisa Shibagaki Peters Ph.D.","offers":[{"title":"Basic Hiragana あ～ん","offer_id":53508594401569,"sku":"B0DJQH2XRZ","price":3634.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Advanced Hiragana が～りょ","offer_id":53508594434337,"sku":"B0DJNJGFNF","price":3634.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Basic Katakana ア～ン","offer_id":53508594467105,"sku":"B0FD3PLS67","price":3634.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Advanced Katakana ガ～リョ","offer_id":53508594499873,"sku":"B0FDB17Q3T","price":3634.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hiragana \u0026 Katakana Special Edition","offer_id":53508594532641,"sku":"B0DPG1DGHS","price":3634.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7214\/5240\/files\/61_E-AvLZpL._SY522.jpg?v=1789456864"},{"product_id":"my-first-hiragana-katakana-book-japanese-culture-through-characters-and-sounds","title":"My First HIRAGANA \u0026 KATAKANA Book – Japanese Culture Through Characters and Sounds","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy First HIRAGANA \u0026amp; KATAKANA Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an illustrated introduction to Japan’s two unique phonetic writing systems: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehiragana and katakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to make first contact with Japanese fun and intuitive, the book combines characters, sounds, vocabulary and cultural references with colorful illustrations. Readers can explore not only the Japanese writing system, but also everyday objects, traditional culture and words commonly seen in modern Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is suitable as a beginner learning resource, a souvenir from Japan, or a gift for someone interested in Japanese language and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn both hiragana and katakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated introduction to Japanese characters and sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes a wide range of practical vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers everyday Japanese words\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduces traditional Japanese cultural vocabulary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes words commonly encountered in modern Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplains voiced and semi-voiced sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers contracted sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes support for long vowels and small っ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduces Japanese onomatopoeia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes traditional Japanese word games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus downloadable PDF materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for complete beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful as a Japanese-learning gift or souvenir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn Japanese Through Words \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book contains a wide variety of vocabulary selected to introduce both the Japanese language and Japanese culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples include words related to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryday objects and situations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood and lifestyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThings commonly seen around Japanese cities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Japanese life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy turning the pages and exploring the illustrations, learners can become familiar with Japanese characters while naturally discovering the culture behind the words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond Basic Hiragana \u0026amp; Katakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also supports some of the areas that beginners often find more difficult.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful columns explain topics such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong vowels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContracted sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall っ and double consonants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferences in Japanese sound patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnomatopoeia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the book useful not only for recognizing individual characters, but also for understanding how Japanese sounds work in real words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese Word Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders are introduced to traditional Japanese language games including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiritori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a word-chain game using the final sound of the previous word\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaruta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – a traditional Japanese card game involving listening and word recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese activities offer another way to experience Japanese language and culture beyond simple memorization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus Digital Content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasers can access downloadable PDF materials including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated Gojūon Chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – suitable for printing and displaying as a poster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Karuta Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – printable cards for playing and learning\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese materials provide additional opportunities for visual study and interactive practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 1 – Basic Sounds \/ Seion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduces the core hiragana and katakana sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 2 – Voiced \u0026amp; Semi-Voiced Sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCovers dakuten and handakuten sound changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 3 – Contracted Sounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduces combinations such as きゃ \/ キャ and related patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 4 – Onomatopoeia \u0026amp; Word Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplores expressive Japanese vocabulary and traditional language games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuko Hashimoto (橋本 夕子)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Japanese language teacher and translator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is a teacher member of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssociation for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and contributed to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese for Busy People, Revised 4th Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer translation work also includes publications in the fields of travel, business and art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete beginners in Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners studying hiragana and katakana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravelers interested in Japanese language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople looking for a Japan-themed educational gift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisual learners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents interested in Japanese culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners who want vocabulary together with script study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParents and teachers introducing Japanese to beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name: My First HIRAGANA \u0026amp; KATAKANA Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type: Japanese language and culture learning book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Focus: Hiragana, Katakana, Vocabulary \u0026amp; Japanese Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Level: Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonus Content: Downloadable illustrated Gojūon chart and printable original karuta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Yuko Hashimoto (橋本 夕子)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Natsume Co., Ltd. (ナツメ社)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: June 16, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Length: 192 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10: 4816378928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13: 978-4816378928\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is an illustrated introductory resource combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehiragana, katakana, Japanese vocabulary and cultural content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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