Language should be easy and compelling from the very start.

Hiragana Noir: Shadows in the Dark is an original neo-noir detective story, designed to introduce you to Hiragana while you read, like a kind of language ‘hack’. Complete with its own soundtrack, mnemonics and flashcards, sit back, get comfortable and enjoy Hiragana Noir: Shadows in the Dark.

This is Step 1 in your Japanese language journey.

The journey doesn’t end with Hiragana. The next step is Katakana.

Katakana Noir: Petty Crimes, is the sequel to Shadows in the Dark and picks up where the mystery left off, immersing you in a new detective tale designed to introduce you Katakana as you follow the story. With a unique soundtrack and flashcards, this is more than just language learning - it’s an experience.

This is Step 2 in your Japanese language journey.

Knowing where to take your studies can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be.

Midnight Tales is an Extensive Reader designed for those who are learning Hiragana and Katakana but are ready to take their Japanese studies to the next level. Featuring 10 weird, sometimes horrifying beginners stories, this book will gradually build Japanese skills through Comprehensible Input.

This is Step 3 in your Japanese language journey.

Expand on what you know in a fun and unpredictable way

The Story Pit is a collection of 20 unique flash fiction, vignettes and short stories in Japanese. It is designed to take you from Hiragana and Katakana, to kanji and more grammar, building towards the foundational skills needed for JLPT N5. With notes and illustrations to keep things comprehensible, this is a unique student and teacher resource.

This is Step 4 in your Japanese language journey. Available Now!