Japanese Language Learning Resource Database
| Name | URL | Description | Format | Grade | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Websites for Japanese Reading Practice | https://teamjapanese.com/free-websites-japanese-reading-practice-every-level/?fbclid=IwAR0Va9wFzCy-UE8fhn-X6lUpaWl979bOrwu0yKPM85UVepU-LegogzOPFPA | This site is a hub for free Japanese language resources, blog posts and learning content that is organized for any level. | Digital Book | 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic, Entertainment |
| Tofugu | https://tofugu.com | This Japanese culture and learning blog has a lot of links useful for younger kids if navigated by an adult. Middle schoolers can get on independently and watch videos, read articles, find resources. | Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic, Entertainment |
| Wanikani | https://wanikani.com/ | Related to Tofugu, Wanikani provides resources to memorize kanji and expand your vocabulary | Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic, Entertainment |
| Outschool | https://outschool.com | Outschool offers language and discussion groups. Explore fun, social, and safe learning experiences—taught over live video chat, led by qualified teachers. | Online tutoring | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic |
| Italki | https://italki.com | Italki offers Japanese language tutoring for all age levels, providing 1-on-1 lessons based on your goals and interests. | Online tutoring | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic |
| Learn Japanese!! | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/learn-japanese/id1014955564 | This is a learning app for practicing reading and writing hiragana, kanji and grammar. Free version lets you practice “a i u e o” and the in-app purchases unlock the rest. | App | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd | Academic |
| EASY JAPANESE | https://www.nhk.or.jp/lesson/english/ | A Japanese language study service provided by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, part of Japan's public media organization. | Educational Video | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School | Academic |
| iknow.jp | https://iknow.jp | This is a paid service to learn hiragana, katakana, and the top 6,000 most commonly used words in Japanese. Audio recorded by two popular Japanese voice-over talents. | App | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School | Academic |
| Print Kids | https://print-kids.net | This websote has many printable resources for learning Japanese kanji & math | Educational Video, Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd | Academic |
| NHK for School | https://www.nhk.or.jp/school/ | Related to other NHK services, this website has numerous Japanese Videos on school related topics | Educational Video, Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic |
| Hirogaru | https://hirogaru-nihongo.jp | Reading material & simple quizzes organized by the Japan Foundation. | Educational Video, Website | Middle School, High School | Academic |
| Reading Japanese Culture & Quiz | https://language.tiu.ac.jp/materials/eng/yomi/index.html | 49 reading topics with dictionary/Vocab. lists, setting is easy to read with vocal list and at the end some questions to answer. | Educational Video, Website | Middle School, High School | Academic |
CosCom Japanese Language School | https://coscom.co.jp/ | CosCom is a Japanese language teaching service that has focused on helping business people learn the language who move to Japan. You can learn practical Japanese conversation, daily phrases, and Kanji. Some of the resources requirement payment | Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic |
| Digital Dialects | https://digitaldialects.com/Japanese.htm | Japanese language games, some with audio. Uses all three forms of Japanese characters and includes an audio e-book for intermediate/advanced learners. | Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic |
| Kids Web Japan | https://web-japan.org/kidsweb/ | Kids Web Japan is a website hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that introduces Japan to schoolchildren who live in other countries. It can be used as a supplementary source of information for school lessons on Japan or by families to learn about Japan together. | Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic, Entertainment |
| Waku Waku Japanese | Short Japanese language webcasts sponsored by Japan Society, a leading organization bringing deeper understanding between the US and Japan. These videos are great for kids and adults. Each one focuses on a topic and builds vocabulary used in everyday conversation. | Educational Video, Website | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic | |
| Katariba | Online platform where children from different regions across the globe can gather together. The online workshops will be conducted the web conferencing system “Zoom” and will be facilitated by organizers from each region. | Online Conversation | Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Middle School, High School | Academic |