Sōseki Project - PDFs & MP3s

Below are links to the chapter PDF and MP3 files. The PDF Japanese files are in "expert text" form for practice reading with no furigana assistance.

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Botchan PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Expert Text (no furigana)

Botchan PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Practice Text (extensive furigana)

Botchan PDF Chapter Texts - English Translation

Botchan MP3 Audio Files


Sanshirō PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Expert Text (no furigana)

Sanshirō PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Practice Text (extensive furigana)

Sanshirō PDF Chapter Texts - English Translation

Sanshirō MP3 Audio Files


Kokoro PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Expert Text (no furigana)

Kokoro PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Practice Text (extensive furigana)

Kokoro PDF Chapter Texts - English Translation

Kokoro MP3 Audio Files


I am a Cat - PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Expert Text (no furigana)

I am a Cat - PDF Chapter Texts - Japanese Practice Text (extensive furigana)

I am a Cat - PDF Chapter Texts - English Translation

I am a Cat - MP3 Audio Files


Shorter Works PDF Texts - Japanese Expert Text (no furigana)

Shorter Works PDF Texts - Japanese Practice Text (extensive furigana)

Shorter Works PDF Texts - English Translation

Shorter Works Audio Files - Japanese