{
  "id": 6608166,
  "title": "How to get a start in reading books in Japanese",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/how-to-get-a-start-in-reading-books-in-japanese",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/11/language/japanese-reading-basic-books/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Congratulations, you've reached a point where you can pick up a Japanese book. The good news is that Japanese literature is flourishing. Not only are Japanese books being translated into English, but Japan's publishing industry releases approximately 75,000 new titles annually, most of which remain untranslated.\n\nTo truly experience Japanese literature, it is essential to read Japanese. Your current subscription plan allows you to comment on stories, but before you do, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page. Keep in mind that your subscription plan does not permit commenting. For more information, refer to our FAQ.",
  "summary": "From picture books to manga and young adult fiction, here's how to find Japanese books that match your language level.",
  "key_points": [
    "Japanese literature is flourishing with 75,000 new titles annually.",
    "Reading Japanese books is essential to experience Japanese literature.",
    "Subscription plan allows commenting on stories but not directly."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}