--- product_id: 14051452 title: "Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors1 free CD included" price: "VT17389" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14051452-read-real-japanese-essays-contemporary-writings-by-popular-authors1-free store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors1 free CD included **Price:** VT17389 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors1 free CD included - **How much does it cost?** VT17389 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14051452-read-real-japanese-essays-contemporary-writings-by-popular-authors1-free) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors1 free CD included [Ashby, Janet] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors1 free CD included Review: Stellar Reader - Once I read the Fiction version in this series, I jumped for the Nonfiction as quickly as possible. This little series is absolutely top-notch for those who have taken advanced Japanese classes. I can't help but repeat myself in this review: "This reader is the one I compare all others to." It goes above and beyond in every respect. It features enjoyable stories, furigana by every kanji, a dictionary wherein every term is listed, a line-by-line "literal" explanation, and in the back of the book the grammar and cultural points of each line is discussed in depth. And as icing on the cake, there's a fabulous CD wherein an actress reads each story aloud. How can it get any better than this? Frankly, I am being spoiled rotten by both of the books in this duo. It's going to be hard to go back to other readers that lack comprehensive dictionaries and feature complex kanji with no furigana. Still, don't be fooled by all the goodies it gives you -- it's not holding your hand. Furigana is only listed once, forcing you to recall it when the kanji is repeated later in the story. Any new devotees of the Japanese language will probably be bowled over -- it's definitely for the intermediate students, who will benefit most from seeing all of those grammar forms they only previously knew in textbooks. If you're a student of Japanese, you'll find this reader helpful and fun. It's definitely worth the money -- you're paying for some wonderful features that many other readers skimp on. I suggest getting the Fiction version of this set as well, as it features all of the same perks. Review: Wish there was more of them... - If you want an excellent way to listen to spoken Japanese this is it. Love this series of books. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,405,845 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7,893 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) #23,621 in Short Stories Anthologies | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (97) | | Dimensions | 5.56 x 0.71 x 8.26 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1568364148 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1568364148 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | June 1, 2012 | | Publisher | Kodansha International | ## Images ![Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors1 free CD included - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Jq+dOfY6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stellar Reader *by A***K on August 31, 2008* Once I read the Fiction version in this series, I jumped for the Nonfiction as quickly as possible. This little series is absolutely top-notch for those who have taken advanced Japanese classes. I can't help but repeat myself in this review: "This reader is the one I compare all others to." It goes above and beyond in every respect. It features enjoyable stories, furigana by every kanji, a dictionary wherein every term is listed, a line-by-line "literal" explanation, and in the back of the book the grammar and cultural points of each line is discussed in depth. And as icing on the cake, there's a fabulous CD wherein an actress reads each story aloud. How can it get any better than this? Frankly, I am being spoiled rotten by both of the books in this duo. It's going to be hard to go back to other readers that lack comprehensive dictionaries and feature complex kanji with no furigana. Still, don't be fooled by all the goodies it gives you -- it's not holding your hand. Furigana is only listed once, forcing you to recall it when the kanji is repeated later in the story. Any new devotees of the Japanese language will probably be bowled over -- it's definitely for the intermediate students, who will benefit most from seeing all of those grammar forms they only previously knew in textbooks. If you're a student of Japanese, you'll find this reader helpful and fun. It's definitely worth the money -- you're paying for some wonderful features that many other readers skimp on. I suggest getting the Fiction version of this set as well, as it features all of the same perks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish there was more of them... *by A***R on July 10, 2017* If you want an excellent way to listen to spoken Japanese this is it. Love this series of books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good practice *by S***G on January 12, 2014* These bilingual books are very well made. They don't simply translate each sentence, they give you a sense of the grammar behind it and let's you interpret the actual meaning by being faithful to the flexible nature of Japanese (no gender, plural, etc...). Comes with a CD to listen, and with a glossary. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14051452-read-real-japanese-essays-contemporary-writings-by-popular-authors1-free](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14051452-read-real-japanese-essays-contemporary-writings-by-popular-authors1-free) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*