Let your interests guide you and start reading anytime, anywhere. Carefully curated, 35 texts are divided into 5 sections, each focusing on universal aspects of humanity: "Harmony," "Mind," "Beauty," "Play," and "Life. Topics range from Japanese food, art, and literature, to contemporary issues such as the environment and the latest science and technology, to broader discussions of peace and war. There are also additional readings for those who are up to the challenge. This is a mass reading and comprehension textbook designed to improve your reading skills, satisfy your intellectual curiosity about Japan and the world, and deepen your understanding of various topics. Suitable for independent learners. Level: Pre-intermediate level (JLPT N3/N4). Translations available (for all vocabulary and expressions above the pre-intermediate level, "Key Kanji", "Grammar Notes", and all reading comprehension texts): English, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese