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Imagine reading “Around the World in Eighty Days” in Japanese – and understanding every page

“Around the World in Eighty Days” (in Japanese: “八十日間世界一周”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – is a complete, engaging story adapted specifically for the A1 (beginner) level. You don't need to know every word. You understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • Phileas Fogg, a precise English gentleman, wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the world in eighty days.
  • With his new valet Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a thrilling global dash, facing unexpected delays and the relentless pursuit of Detective Fix.
  • Amidst their adventures, they rescue the Indian princess Aouda, adding a poignant human element to their frantic quest.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% grounded in scientific research on language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy the learning process.

  • Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words are found in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Reinforce what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to the A1 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your commute, in line, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to the A1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is at the A1 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which graded reader is right for you.

About the author

Jules Verne

Author

Jules Verne

Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French writer known as the father of science fiction and one of the most translated authors in the world. In his novels he foresaw submarines and space travel long before they existed.

Mary Guide

Translator and editor

Mary Guide edits English-facing material for Japanese originals in the series. She explains honorifics and sentence-final particles in plain English without turning every line into a lecture. She still listens to casual Japanese podcasts to keep colloquial markers feeling current in the notes.

Customer Reviews

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KendoKen77 2025-12-05
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these make hiragana compketely painless for my Engljsh students.

MatchaManDan 2026-01-09
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Yesterday, one of my students looked up every unfamiliar word on a page and lost the story. Used to spaces betqeen English words, he also struggled to see whers some Japanese words ended. When he reread the short scene in this excellent A1 reader, he could follow what was happening without knowing every word. Choose a beginner text like this, read for the gjst, and look up only what you need to keep going.

KonnichiwaKent 2026-01-26
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Finally, Japanese I can actually read before bedtime!

pharmD_mamaof3 2026-02-24
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Doable!

AmpedUpPater 2026-03-11
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I didn’t get much out of the vocabulary notes, but I like this A1 reader for the short sessions I cah manage after the kids are asleep. It helped me undeestand は (wa): it marks what you’re talking about, rather than translating directky into an English word. In “watashi wa gakusei desu,” you can think of it as “As for me, I’m a student”; “desu” supplies the sense of “am.”

Pages264
Chapters37
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384561409
ISBN (Paperback)9788384561416
Published2026-05-09

About Japanese (the language of this book)

Where Japanese is spoken

Japanese is the national language of Japan. Communities of speakers exist worldwide, especially in Brazil and the United States.

How many people speak it

Japanese has about 125 million speakers, almost all of them in Japan, with diaspora communities especially in Brazil and the United States.

Grammar and structure

Japanese is agglutinative: verbs and adjectives conjugate with suffixes for tense, politeness, and negation. The basic predicate is often SOV or topic–comment. Politeness levels (keigo) are socially important. Writing uses a mix of kanji (logographs) with hiragana and katakana syllabaries.