Intermediate Japanese Short Stories: 10 Captiva... -

A classic of Japanese literature. It tells the story of a cold-hearted criminal in hell who is offered a single chance at redemption. The vocabulary is rich but the sentence structures are repetitive enough for an intermediate reader to follow the moral weight of the tale. 2. " Kitchen " (Excerpt) – Banana Yoshimoto

If you find a version without furigana , try it first to test your kanji recall! Intermediate Japanese Short Stories: 10 Captiva...

8. "The Great Adventure of the Man Who Didn't Want to Die" – Mimei Ogawa A classic of Japanese literature

Miyazawa is the master of Japanese children's tales that carry adult themes. This story about two hunters who find a mysterious restaurant in the woods is surreal and gripping. It’s excellent for learning "command" forms and descriptive adjectives. 4. " I Am a Cat " (Selection) – Natsume Soseki "The Great Adventure of the Man Who Didn't