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July 18, 2025 Oxford University Press Japan Launches AI-Powered Let’s Go with LAURA

We are excited to announce the launch of Let’s Go with LAURA, a cutting-edge AI-powered speaking tool designed to complement our bestselling English language coursebook for young learners, Let’s Go.

Based on the trusted Let's Go methodology, LAURA offers fun, interactive speaking activities that help children practise real-life English conversations at home—boosting their confidence and fluency.

 

Find out more and sign up for a free trial.

June 27, 2025 Office closed 13-15 August

Our office will be closed 13-15 August for the summer holidays. We will respond to email inquiries when business resumes on Monday 18 August. Thank you for your understanding.
 

May 10, 2024 Notice of end of sale: Oxford Reading Tree Audio Pen

We regret to inform you that after careful consideration, we have decided to discontinue the production and sale of the following item.
As a result, this item is no longer available for purchase.

ISBN Product name
9780193956001 ORT Audio Pen

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November 22, 2022 Oxford University Press unveils landmark Read and Publish deal in Japan

Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced a transformative three-year Read and Publish agreement with major journals consortium, the Japan Alliance of University Library Consortia for E-Resources (JUSTICE). The Read and Publish deal is OUP’s first national agreement in Asia and its 30th worldwide.

Under this agreement, members of the JUSTICE consortium that opt-in to the Read and Publish programme will be able to rapidly increase the proportion of articles they publish open access in OUP journals. The consortium’s institutions will also benefit from discounts on article processing charges (APCs) for fully open access journals and comprehensive access to OUP’s full collection of high-quality journals. 

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March 9, 2022 Oxford Reading Club now available for individual learners

We are delighted to announce the launch of Oxford Reading Club for individual English language learners. 

Already available for schools and universities, now individual learners can also access a digital library of over 1,000 Graded Reader e-books of all levels and genres designed to help learners read their way to better English. Plans start from ¥990 per month.

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