YUYU E-books
Master Japanese reading with graded novels — the same story rewritten at every JLPT level.
How It Works
Choose Your Level
Each story is available at N5 (beginner) through N1 (advanced).
Read with Support
Every book includes full translation, furigana, and transliteration.
Listen Along
Each e-book comes with a complete audiobook narration.
← Easier ・・・ Harder →
Book Catalog
Rashomon
Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Akutagawa's masterpiece about a servant's moral dilemma at Kyoto's Rashomon gate — adapted at all JLPT levels. Also available as the unabridged original novel.
The Walker in the Attic
Ranpo Edogawa
Edogawa Ranpo's classic mystery about a bored young man who discovers a secret vantage point in his boarding house attic. Available in English and Spanish versions.
Musashino
Doppo Kunikida
Kunikida's lyrical essay depicting the natural scenery of the Musashino region, drawn from his 1896 observations while living in Shibuya. Also includes an original study novel for N1-N3.
Lemon
Motojiro Kajii
Kajii's poetic short story about a young man who finds solace in a single lemon — adapted at all JLPT levels. Also available as the unabridged original novel.
The Restaurant of Many Orders
Kenji Miyazawa
Miyazawa's beloved tale of two hunters who stumble upon a mysterious restaurant in the mountains — where the "orders" aren't quite what they seem. Includes a modern retelling set in a clothing shop.
Find Your Level
You know hiragana/katakana and basic grammar. Just starting out.
You can understand basic daily conversations. ~300 kanji.
You can read simple articles and follow everyday topics. ~650 kanji.
You can read newspapers and follow complex discussions. ~1,000 kanji.
Near-native reading ability. You handle nuance and literary Japanese.