Akira had always been fascinated by Japanese culture and language. Growing up in a small town in the United States, she spent countless hours watching anime, reading manga, and listening to J-pop. As she entered her teenage years, her interest in Japan only deepened, and she decided to take the leap and prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

If you manage to obtain a (legally, via purchase from OMG Japan, Amazon Japan, or Kinokuniya), you will find a brilliantly organized system. Let’s break down the chapters.

For many students, the "story" of this PDF begins on forums like Reddit's r/LearnJapanese