Learn Japanese Through Action

This text consists of a short introductory section and. twelve subsequent Story sections. The introductory section. presents the most basic vocabulary and expressions, includ-. ing greetings, names of household items, and words describ-. ing one's occupation, hobbies, and physical characteristics. Hiragana, with descriptive pictures for. mnemonic purposes, is presented at this stage. . The following eleven stories center around Tom, an American. college student who travels to Kyoto. The final story, The. Flower Blooming Old Man, is a traditional children's tale.