📖 Learn Japanese Through Stories

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#0001 First Dream

A small New Year story about hatsuyume, the first dream of the year.
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https://blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0001/

#0002 Talking About Hatsuyume

A gentle conversation about dreams, memories, and Japanese culture.
Read the story:
https://blog.kotonoha-project.com/jts-0002/

🌸 Latest Stories

JTS #0238 What Kind of Wind Is Kogarashi?｜木枯らしって、どんな風？

What is Kogarashi? On their way home from school, Sakura and Sumire feel a cold wind that signals the approach of winter. Sakura wonders if “Kogarashi” is a wind that makes trees wither. As they talk about changing seasons and yesterday's clothes shopping in Shibuya, discover a Japanese seasonal expression through a warm, playful conversation in English, Japanese, and Romaji.

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JTS #0237 Winter on the Calendar, but Still Autumn?｜暦では冬。でも、まだ秋？

The calendar says winter has begun in Japan, but it still feels like autumn! After school, Sumire takes Sakura shopping for clothes in Shibuya. Should they choose autumn clothes or winter clothes? Enjoy a warm, playful conversation about seasonal changes, everyday fashion, and the gap between the calendar and the weather, while learning Japanese through English, Japanese, and Romaji.

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JTS #0236 Tomorrow Is Rittō. Is It Winter Already?｜明日は立冬。もう冬なの？

Tomorrow is Rittō (立冬), the traditional beginning of winter in the Japanese calendar. But does that mean autumn is already over? Join Sakura, Sumire, and Hachi for a gentle conversation about Japan's seasons, autumn leaves, and roasted sweet potatoes. 🍁🍠

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JTS #0235 Isn’t It Getting Dark Earlier?｜夕方、暗くなるの早くない？

Isn’t it getting dark earlier? 🍂 Sakura and Sumire notice how quickly evening comes in autumn. Why does the day feel shorter, even though a day is still 24 hours long? Hachi joins them for a little talk about shorter days and longer nights in Japan.

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JTS #0234 What Is an Autumn Sky Like?｜秋晴れって、どんな空？

What does “akibare” (秋晴れ) mean? Sakura and Sumire look up at the clear blue sky and wonder why Japanese has a special word for a sunny autumn day. Enjoy a gentle conversation about the seasons, the sky, and the beauty of everyday Japanese.

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You can also enjoy each story as a short video.
The video helps you follow the Japanese text while listening.

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🌷 About this series

Learn Japanese Through Stories is part of the Kotonoha Project.

Instead of memorizing only words,
we learn Japanese through small scenes, warm feelings, and everyday culture.

One story.
One moment.
One step closer to Japanese.

🌸 More stories coming soon

New stories will be added little by little.