B2 Japanese short stories with English translation

5 free Japanese reading texts at the B2 (upper-intermediate) level. Each story shows the Japanese original side by side with a natural English translation, plus the key words worth learning. Read at your level — comprehensible input is how reading actually moves the needle.

• オーストラリアン・ルールズ・フットボールの魅力

  The Appeal of Australian Rules Football

  Australian Rules Football is a unique and popular sport in Australia, known for its physicality, strategy, and community impact.

  Australian Rules Football · 844 characters
• 都市デザインが心理に与える影響：1990年代の視点から

  The Impact of Urban Design on Psychology: A Perspective from the 1990s

  Exploring how 1990s urban design influenced psychological well-being amidst technological advancements and urban stressors.

  psychology · 1016 characters
• 古代ギリシャのアスレチック競技

  Athletic Competitions in Ancient Greece

  Elias walks to the ancient Greek athletic competition, facing challenges and achieving his dreams while feeling the weight of his village's pride.

  Athletics in Ancient Greece · 709 characters
• アフリカの彫刻の魅力と多様性

  The Charm and Diversity of African Sculpture

  Explore the captivating diversity and cultural significance of African sculpture, a profound art form rich in history and meaning.

  African sculpture · 734 characters
• アフロビーツの進化

  The Evolution of Afrobeats

  In a Lagos studio, a producer and artist discuss how to evolve Afrobeat by blending traditional sounds with global influences.

  Afrobeats genre evolution · 616 characters