With contemporary photos, updated vocabulary, and real life scenarios, the full-color Fourth Edition Adventures in Japanese Textbook gives students a strong foundation in the Japanese language through the development of the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are encouraged to become more globally aware and culturally sensitive while strengthening their skills.

The 5Cs of the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities are integrated into the series core structure. Activities that support the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and 21st Century Learning have also been woven throughout the textbook.