Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture, published by Sanshusha Publishing in Tokyo, is a textbook based on the JF Standard for Japanese language instruction, providing both language skills and knowledge about the culture.

Target Audience: Learners with no prior knowledge at universities, in adult education, and other educational institutions for adults.

Learning Objectives: Communicative competence in everyday situations, active use of the language, the ability to read and translate texts of general content, as well as solid grammar knowledge; Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Concept: "Katsudoo," the textbook for communicative language activities, enables learners to quickly engage in conversations with Japanese people about everyday topics. It includes 18 lessons with real-life themes, audio recordings, color photos, and illustrations that illustrate the Japanese lifestyle and culture.