Toyo University · International Tourism Management

Reading & Writing

Thirty original stories for your Tourism English reading tasks, in six sets of five. Find the reading your teacher gave you below.

How to use this page

  1. 1Find your reading number below (your teacher will tell you which one to read).
  2. 2Tap the box that contains it.
  3. 3Choose your story from the list and read it on your phone.
  4. 4At the end, tap "Open the task" to answer the questions on Google Forms.

Each set of readings is meant for a two-week window. Google Forms responses are reviewed once that window closes, so it's worth spreading your reading out rather than leaving it all until the end.

1–5Readings

Case Files

Mystery stories set across Japan.

Weeks 2–3Level B1Mystery
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6–10Readings

Postcards from Japan

A different first-time visitor, a different region, every story.

Weeks 4–5Level A2+Travel
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11–15Readings

Culture Clash

Funny, honest misunderstandings between cultures.

Weeks 6–7Level B1Comedy
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16–20Readings

The List

A group of friends works through a Japan bucket list.

Weeks 8–9Levels A2–B1Adventure
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21–25Readings

Missed Connections

One love story told across five parts — read in order.

Weeks 10–11Levels A2–B1Romance
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26–30Readings

100 Candles

Five short tales based on real Japanese folklore.

Weeks 12–13Levels A2–B1Folklore
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