Midnight Spring: Intro to Japanese

Midnight Spring: Intro to Japanese

An Interactive Kana Practice & Study Tracker

Starting to learn Japanese can feel overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. This beginner Japanese journal is designed to help you build a fun, consistent Japanese study habit. There’s no single “right” way to use it, so explore freely and create a system that works best for you!

Underlined and italic words are hyperlinked so you can jump between pages in a way that supports your natural study flow.

What's Inside:

Study Habits & Intentions

Track your study days, set daily and weekly intentions, and stay consistent. Even short sessions count — it all adds up!

Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji Charts

Tap any character in the hyperlinked kana charts to open its own dedicated space for mnemonics, notes, and writing practice. There's no "right" way to remember — if a drawing or little story helps it stick, it's perfect. Practice worksheets follow every kana section so you can test yourself right away, while it's still fresh.

Self-Quizzing Charts

Fill in the Hiragana and Katakana quiz charts to test your memory, and refer back to the full charts anytime you need a refresher.

Hanami Notes

Once you've got kana down, go deeper. This section offers guided prompts covering the nuances of Japanese that textbooks can't fully teach — pronunciation, writing culture, hidden rules, and more. Research in whatever way works for you, and write your findings using the various cute note templates provided — whatever format makes the most sense to your brain. Come back and add to it anytime.

Digital Download

• Instant access after purchase
• Hyperlinked and printable version included to use on tablets (GoodNotes, Notability, etc.) or print at home
• Reusable pages for endless practice