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Level N5–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. Fully Updated & Expanded Learn Japanese with Stories— Books 1-10 Rebuilt Read the entire collection right inside our app, work through new exercises, enjoy cleaner furigana, and dig into roughly 100 pages of brand-new content across the ten books. N4 · Upper Beginner+ iPhone · iPad · Android PDF ePub MP3 Audio Anki Decks Sentence Explorer   Note: This bundles books 1-10 in the Learn Japanese with Stories series. Bundle #2 continues with books 11-20 and we also offer a super bundle with books 1-20 for a deeper discount. The Biggest Upgrade Now read the whole collection inside the app Every story can be unlocked in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app. Read on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, tap any word to see its meaning, and play the audio right there — your entire library in your pocket, no PDFs required (but you get those too!). iPhone iPad Android Buy more, save more — no coupon needed. Add two bundles to your cart for an automatic 5% off your entire digital order, three for 10% off, or five or more for a full 20% off everything. These are the classic Japanese short stories that make reading actually fun — every word defined, every grammar point explained, and the kanji explored along the way. You'll pick up real vocabulary and grammar while absorbing the culture behind the tales. The Big Update What Changed in This Edition This wasn't a light touch-up. We went through all ten books page by page and rebuilt them from the reading up. Here's what's new. ① Read anywhere — app, tablet, or phone Unlock every story in the app Read the full collection in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app on iPhone, iPad, and Android — no files to manage. Tap any word Look up meanings and readings as you go, with the audio for each story built right in. Sentence Explorer Study each sentence interactively, word by word, online or in the app via Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. ② Read with a plan — not just front to back "Before You Read" A short, spoiler-free warm-up before each story: the grammar, vocabulary, and cultural patterns worth watching for. Exercises + Answer Keys Comprehension questions, particle fill-in-the-blanks, grammar-pattern hunts, and translation comparisons — with full answer keys so you can check yourself. Enrichment Boxes Grammar spotlights, cultural notes, vocabulary builders, and reading tips dropped in right beside the sentence they explain. ③ Cleaner, more honest Japanese Romaji is gone We removed romaji from the Japanese content and use furigana instead, so your eyes stay on the kana and kanji where they belong. Furigana, done right Furigana over every kanji in the word-by-word notes, resized on the sentences for a cleaner read, and removed from the vocab headwords so you recall the reading yourself. A full editorial pass We corrected readings, fixed word breakdowns (conjugations and morphology), and tightened every definition across the whole bundle. ④ Beautiful and easy to use Redesigned title pages Title, watercolor illustration, audio QR codes, and a short story teaser — all on one page. Never lose your place Running headers and page numbers throughout, plus a clickable table of contents in every book. New art and structure Fresh watercolor illustrations and ink-brush dividers, with three consistent sections per story: line-by-line → full Japanese → close English summary. ~100 pages of brand-new content added across the ten books — and as always, every update is yours free, for life. All ten books, freshly redesigned inside and out. What's Included The bundle is complete with ten full-length volumes. Read them in the app or download instantly in digital format and start improving your reading (PDFs & ePub), your listening (MP3s), and your vocabulary right away. In-app access to every story on iPhone, iPad, and Android — tap any word, hear the audio, study without juggling files. Ten fully updated books in the Japanese Reader Collection, ready to download the moment you buy. Anki flashcard decks with the vocabulary from the stories — use the free Anki software to lock it in. Kanji in Focus updated and many books now have stroke order diagrams (we will add this to all of the books soon) Native-speaker audio for every story, recorded at both slow and natural speed, with QR codes to stream on demand. Makoto+ Sentence Explorer access for interactive, word-by-word study online or in the app. Who Is This For? This bundle is built for upper beginners through intermediate students of Japanese. Just starting out? No problem — we have a bundle made for you. See our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle. Incredible Value Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $6.99. All ten volumes plus two bonuses would run $69.90 — get them all today for about half that. Pay once, updated forever. Every future edit, expansion, and supplementary file we add to this bundle comes to you free. Example Content Flip through the opening pages of Hikoichi and the Young Lord below, then hear the same story read at both speeds. ‹ Prev Page 1 / – Next › Loading sample… Trouble viewing? Open the sample PDF in a new tab. Hikoichi and the Young Lord Natural speed Hikoichi and the Young Lord Slow speed Stories Included All the stories across ten fully updated books — read in the app, or as eBooks plus sound files: Hikoichi and the Young Lord Hikoichi and the Living Umbrella Tengu's Straw Raincoat Momotaro, the Peach Boy Usagi to Kame (the Tortoise & the Hare) The Inch-High Samurai Kaguya Hime The Mouse Bride Ikkyuu-san The Cut-Tongue Sparrow Kobutori Jiisan Yuki Onna Anchin and Kiyohime The Little Match Girl Hikoichi and the Wondrous Box Hikoichi and the Trickster Tanuki The Oni's Mask and the Girl The Fountain of Youth The Hundred Tales Game The Wise Child Urashima Tarou The Young Man Who Slept Three Years Hanasaka Jiisan Hikoichi and the Hanami Plus two bonuses: our Hiragana and The Basics of Japanese books, along with Makoto Magazine #1 — which is what brings the full value of this bundle to $83.88. 日本語を磨こう！ Let's polish our Japanese! What You Get with Every Story A fun way into Japanese folklore — the classic tales every Japanese person grows up with, but few Westerners have ever heard. Real Japanese you can actually read. If you know hiragana, these fully annotated stories are within reach today. Every line and every word explained and defined — now with corrected glosses and cleaner furigana. Active practice built in: "Before You Read" primers, exercises, and answer keys turn each reader into a real workbook. Build vocabulary, grasp new grammar patterns, and sharpen reading and listening — all at once. Two native recordings per story (slow and natural). Read in the app, print the PDFs, or load the MP3s on your phone and study anywhere. Anki is free flashcard software. To install: double-click a supplied deck file to add it to Anki, or send it to your phone for the mobile version. Every one of our bundles includes: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus Anki flashcard decks) ✅ In-app access on iPhone, iPad, and Android ✅ One-time payment ✅ Discounted versus buying each book on Amazon ✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle ✅ Instant download — no waiting ✅ Satisfaction guaranteed. If it's too easy or too hard, tell us and we'll swap it for a better-suited bundle or refund you. ➡️ Need help opening the eBooks? Follow the steps in our eBook guide. A few notes: Print versions are available separately (not included in this digital-only bundle) — see Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks. Print editions come with the digital files too. This bundle is a one time fee. No extra payment needed ever for the files and unlocking the books in our app. Download everything on a PC or Mac, or open any file on your mobile devices. Learn more here. Don't see the email after ordering? Check your spam folder, or email us for support. These books are also available on Amazon.

Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. Now with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Integration! Read, listen, study, and quiz all sentences in all books interactively both on our website and our mobile app (iPhone/iPad or Android). No extra charge but requires a free (no credit card required) Makoto+ account. The Complete JLPT N5 Digital Bundle Grab the 7 comprehensive eBooks, 2,000+ MP3 files, Anki decks, and 1,200+ sentences with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer, currently ON SALE with free lifetime updates! As we continually add content, the price may rise, yet you lock in free access forever with this purchase. 🔍 What is the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer? The Makoto+ Sentence Explorer is an interactive tool that brings your JLPT N5 sentences to life. Once you unlock a book, you can: Break down each sentence word-by-word with detailed explanations Listen to native and high-quality TTS audio on demand Review vocabulary and grammar in context Reinforce learning with quizzes, games, and flashcards Note: Unlock all your sentences with the codes in the “Read Me First” file in your Dropbox folder. What is the JLPT? The JLPT measures Japanese proficiency through exams conducted twice a year in some countries. While taking the test isn't required to benefit from this bundle, it's an ideal tool for beginners who've learned hiragana and some basic grammar. Who is this for? This bundle is ideal for learners who: Have already learned hiragana and are ready to take on basic kanji and grammar Want to prepare for the JLPT N5 exam with comprehensive materials Need structured learning materials that build solid foundations For absolute beginners who haven't learned hiragana yet, we recommend starting with our ベリーベリー初心者 bundle first. Why Choose This Bundle? ✅ Multiple Formats: PDFs, ePub eBooks, MP3 sound files, and Anki decks to learn your way ✅ One-Time Payment: No subscriptions or hidden fees—pay once for lifetime access ✅ Significant Savings: Save compared to buying each resource individually on Amazon ✅ Free Lifetime Updates: Receive all future content and improvements at no additional cost ✅ Instant Download: Begin learning immediately—no shipping or waiting required ✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed: If not satisfied, we'll swap for a better-suited bundle or provide a full refund Bulk Discount: Buy more to save more. Add two digital bundles to your cart and get an automatic 5% off your entire digital order; Buy three, get 10% off; Buy five or more and get a whopping 20% off! No coupon needed. 💥 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR BUNDLE 💥 Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 All vocabulary needed to pass the JLPT N5, with example sentences and furigana for each kanji. Perfect for beginners who already know hiragana. 1,445 MP3s PDF & ePub Anki Deck 122 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample: Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5 Master all grammar points for JLPT N5 with clear explanations, example sentences, and word-by-word translations. Now fully interactive on Makoto+—break down every sentence, listen to audio, and quiz yourself. Sound Files PDF & ePub Anki Deck 167 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample: Japanese Reading for JLPT N5 Build your reading comprehension with progressive stories that prepare you for the JLPT N5. Now interactive on Makoto+—break down, listen, and quiz yourself. Sound Files PDF & ePub 123 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample: Essential Kanji for JLPT N5 Master the 103 essential kanji for JLPT N5 with mnemonics, stroke order diagrams, multiple examples, and audio files for every reading. Now fully interactive on Makoto+. Sound Files PDF & ePub Anki Decks 115 Pages Writing Practice Pad With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample (父 - father): Japanese Sentence Patterns for JLPT N5 Practice creating effective Japanese sentences with this guide to JLPT N5 grammar, vocabulary, and reading patterns—plus full interactive support on Makoto+. Sound Files PDF & ePub 120 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Kanji Reading Practice for JLPT N5 [NEW!] Reinforce your knowledge of the 103 essential JLPT N5 kanji with interactive reading exercises, multiple choice quizzes, and matching games—now all in Makoto+. Sound Files PDF & ePub 161 Pages Interactive Exercises With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer 🎁 BONUS: JLPT N5 Practice Test Test yourself with the 45-page PDF practice test, answer key, & audio files to pinpoint any areas you need to focus on before the real exam. ありがとうございます — and here's to your Japanese journey! 🎌 Love this bundle? Want the ultimate beginner combo? Pair it with our Beri-Beri Shoshinsha bundle and save 15% on both — together they cover everything a beginner needs to build a rock-solid Japanese foundation. 👉 See the Complete Beginner Bundle & Save 15% IMPORTANT NOTES: Printed Versions Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle). Click here for printed versions. How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. Order includes immediate Dropbox links—no extra fees. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here! If you don't see the email, check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are also on Amazon.

Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. New to Japanese? A little rusty? Whether you're starting from zero or brushing off the cobwebs, ベリーベリー初心者 (Beri-Beri Shoshinsha) is your perfect first step into the world of Japanese.. Beri-Beri Shoshinsha offers a recommended study path that's perfect for absolute beginners in learning the Japanese language. Each book in the Yonde Miyo~ series (found in this bundle) now integrates with our brand-new Makoto+ Sentence Explorer, a powerful online tool and mobile app that lets you interact with every sentence and vocabulary word. Read and listen (normal or slow speed), explore grammar points, and test yourself with built-in quizzes. Whether you're just starting out or reviewing the basics, the updated Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha bundle is now more beginner-friendly, more interactive, and more effective than ever. Bulk Discount - Remember, buy more to save more. Add two digital bundles to your cart and get an automatic 5% off your entire digital order; Buy three, get 10% off; Buy five or more and get a whopping 20% off your entire digital order! No coupon is needed! Why Choose This Bundle? ✅ Multiple Formats - PDFs, ePub eBooks, MP3 sound files, and Anki decks to learn your way ✅ One-Time Payment - No subscriptions or hidden fees—pay once for lifetime access ✅ Significant Savings - Save compared to buying each resource individually on Amazon ✅ Free Lifetime Updates - Receive all future content and improvements at no additional cost ✅ Instant Download - Begin learning immediately—no shipping or waiting required ✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed - If not satisfied, we'll swap for a better-suited bundle or provide a full refund A Digital Toolkit for (very) Beginners of Japanese with MP3 Sound Files of all the Japanese WHO IS THIS FOR? Total beginners and "eternal" beginners. Are you struggling with hiragana? Know all the kana but need to improve your reading comprehension? Our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha beginner's bundle of digital books and resources will not only help you with those but also Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening comprehension. If you have never studied a lick of Japanese, this is for you. If you feel like you are an "eternal beginner," this is for you. If you are studying for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5, this bundle is also for you. あ Hiragana Beginners Just starting with the Japanese alphabet 文 Eternal Beginners Started and stopped Japanese multiple times N5 JLPT Aspirants Preparing for the very first level of JLPT Japanese reading practice for beginners In addition to foundational topics, Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha also contains dozens of short stories to practice reading hiragana and even simple kanji. Once you learn hiragana, next comes practice, and this bundle includes tons of fun practice. We call these stories "Yonde Miyou" which means "try to read" or "let's read." Each story or essay is short and interesting. No Dick and Jane or boring fluff. Read about common (and funny) mistakes foreigners make in Japan or Japanese. Learn about unusual aspects of Japanese culture. Each story is presented three times. Once in hiragana only with spaces. Once in full Japanese but with furigana over every kanji. And lastly, the story is presented again without furigana. Oh, and every word and grammatical pattern is defined and explained. Now, every single story in the Yonde Miyo~ series is also available inside our brand-new Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. This powerful online tool lets you read and listen to each sentence (with both normal and slow-speed audio), explore vocabulary and grammar notes, and quiz yourself interactively—all from any device. Your purchase of this bundle includes free, unlimited access to the entire Sentence Explorer library for these stories. It's the perfect way to make your reading practice even more effective—and way more fun. Interactively study, read, listen, and learn every sentence and every vocabulary word found in the stories for no extra charge. The unlock codes are found in the download. There are over two dozen of these stories. And that's just one section of Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha! INCREDIBLE VALUE Get 16 eBooks and resource packs for one low price and all with sound files. Pay once and get lifetime updates including updates and supplementary material. WHAT'S INCLUDED? Introduction to Japanese Exclusive Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese * Hiragana Worksheets Exclusive Katakana, the Basics of Japanese 100 Grammar Points 100 Essential Kanji Inazuma 1: About Japanese Pronouns Frank & the Obaasan Volume 1 [a beginning reader] Frank & the Obaasan Volume 2 [a beginning reader] 101 Japanese Set Phrases & Power Words Anki Deck Yonde Miyo~ Volume 1 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 2 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 3 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 4 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 5 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! MakotoMagazine #1 * MakotoMagazine #19 * Japanese Sentences: Beginning Phrases * All of the above are exclusive to this bundle except the two Makoto Magazine issues (which are also found in the value bundles Volume 1 and Volume 4) and The Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese book (which is also in our Japanese Reader Collection). The Frank and the Obaasan series is also found in its own, but this is the best value overall. All other titles and worksheets are only found here. All titles include sound files! For beginners of Japanese--even (especially) those just starting out ABOUT THE TITLE The name is a play on two English words plus the Japanese word for "beginner". ベリー beri- sounds like "very" and "berry" and 初心者 shoshinsha means "beginner" in Japanese (see the breakdown of that word below). So, ベリーベリー初心者 (beri- beri- shoshinsha) can mean "very very beginners" or "berry berry beginners." The name isn't particularly meaningful, but it is cute and we like it. :) 🎌 Love this bundle? Want even more beginner power? Pair it with our JLPT N5 Bundle and save 15% on both — together they cover everything a beginner needs to build a rock-solid Japanese foundation. 👉 See the Complete Beginner Bundle & Save 15% Start Your Japanese Learning Journey Today Buy this bundle now, pay once and get lifetime updates including future contents and supplementary material. IMPORTANT NOTES: Printed Versions Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle). Click here for printed versions. How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. Order includes immediate Dropbox links—no extra fees. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here! If you don't see the email, check your spam folder or email us for support. 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Level N5–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. New Book Added! Dialogues #8 Idioms NOTE: This 8-book self-paced learning Japanese study guide is ON SALE + FREE Lifetime updates! You will get this bundle for a very low price for a limited time. We will increase its price when we add more content to it. But if you get this now, future content will be FREE FOREVER. Bulk Discount - Remember, buy more to save more. Add two bundles to your cart and get an automatic 5% off your entire digital order; Buy three, get 10% off; Buy five or more and get a whopping 20% off your entire digital order! No coupon is needed! ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide P.S. All our bundles have: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus many have Anki flashcard decks)✅ One-time payment✅ Discounted compared to buying individually on Amazon✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle✅ Instant download gratification✅ [Satisfaction Guaranteed] - Seriously, if you aren't happy with it because it's too easy or difficult, just let us know and we'll swap it with a bundle better suited for you or we'll refund your money. Get all EIGHT Japanese Dialogues study packs for one low price. Separately, these eBooks (also include MP3s as well as Kindle, ePub, and PDF versions) would cost $55.92 at Amazon. Get all books here for a major discount! Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese! We are including, at no extra charge, sound files for all the dialogues found in this book. Listen on demand with the QR codes found in the book or download the files to your computer. The download link is found on the last page. The dialogues are presented naturally and all in Japanese. This may be too fast for you at first but try listening to it a few times to attune your ears. As you master the vocabulary and understand the grammatical points mentioned in the book, you may find what was difficult upon first hearing is easy the second (or tenth!) time around. The bonus files also include a free Anki flashcard deck with the phrases found in this book. Download the Anki software for free here: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ Use the Anki deck to practice translating the phrases or shadowing the speaker—the sound file will automatically play on the back card. -- This bundle of eBooks includes 55 dialogues in 8 books under these main categories (each represents a book): Beginning Conversations Meeting & Greetings At the Restaurant Directions With Friends Business Japanese On a Date Yojijukugo and Idioms - NEW! Each eBook has various formats depending on the device you use. The formats are: PDF (best for larger screens like computers, laptops, and tablets) ePub (best for all other ebook readers on mobile devices. Each book also contains MP3 sound files of the Japanese. New! Anki flashcard deck to practice translation and pronunciation through shadowing New! QR codes added so you can simply scan to hear just that dialogue read on demand PLUS: Get FREE updates for life. When we add new books to this series, you'll get that too. Of course, as we add more books, the price will also go up! NOTE: Print Versions are Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle) Click here for the print versions - Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. The print versions also come with the digital files. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are available on Amazon.

Level N4–N3 CEFR A2–B1 · upper beginner to intermediate N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki II Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. Fully Rebuilt for 2026 Twenty-one true stories and essays from Japanese history and modern life, with every sentence broken down word by word. Native-speaker audio at slow and natural speed, Anki decks, and an unlock code for every book so you can read and study the whole series inside the Makoto Japanese Explorer app. Upper Beginner · Intermediate (N4 to N3) 7 Volumes 21 Stories PDF ePub MP3 Audio Anki Decks iPhone · iPad · Android Sentence Explorer The Update Is Finished, and Volume 7 Is Here All seven volumes are live, rebuilt and expanded This was not a light touch-up. Every volume went back through the full workshop: a brand new Kanji in Focus section with stroke-order diagrams, a Review & Practice section for every story, spoiler-free Before You Read primers, and a complete editorial pass over the Japanese. The original six books went from 694 pages to 1,017, and Volume 7, The Shinkansen & the Rails of Japan, adds 133 pages more. iPhone iPad Android Volume 7 is here and the rebuild is finished. All seven volumes are in your account the moment you order, and every one of them carries an unlock code that opens the book and its essays inside the Makoto Japanese Explorer app. Everything we add to this series later is still yours free. What Changed What’s New in the Updated Edition If you already own this bundle, all of it is waiting in your account at no charge. If you are new, here is what you are getting. ① Kanji in Focus, rebuilt from scratch One kanji, one page Each character now gets a full page to itself instead of a cramped row in a table. Big, clear glyph at the top, everything else laid out underneath. Stroke-order diagrams Every kanji comes with a numbered stroke-by-stroke diagram, so you can see exactly how the character is built and write it correctly from the start. Parts, meaning, and a memory hook Readings, meaning, the component pieces the character is made of, an example word with furigana, and a mnemonic that ties the parts to the meaning. ② Review & Practice, all new Exercises for every story True or false, comprehension questions, particle fill-ins, and a translation comparison. Reading becomes active study instead of passive skimming. A real answer key Every answer is given in Japanese and English, with a note explaining why, so you are never left guessing what you got wrong. Before You Read A short, spoiler-free warm-up before each story, pointing out the grammar patterns, key words, and background you will want in hand. ③ Read it in the app, not just on paper An unlock code in every book Every volume now includes a code that opens the book inside the Makoto Japanese Explorer app on iPhone, iPad, and Android. The PDF and ePub come with it, not instead of it. Tap any word Look up meanings and readings as you read, with the audio built into the same screen. Sentence Explorer Work through any sentence interactively, word by word, with the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. ④ A full pass over the Japanese and the layout Cleaner furigana and glosses We corrected readings, tightened the word-by-word breakdowns, fixed spacing so definitions no longer collide with the words they explain, and made the furigana consistent throughout. A timeline of Japanese history A one-page reference table of the eras, from Jōmon to Reiwa, with the periods covered in that volume highlighted. Rebuilt front and back matter New introductions, a working table of contents, running headers, maps where they help, and proper credits throughout. 7 volumes, all rebuilt 21 stories and essays with full audio +456 pages of new material, Volume 7 included The Volumes 1Volume Samurai & Daimyō 侍・大名 The three warlords who unified Japan, Sakamoto Ryōma the reformer, and Miyamoto Musashi, Japan’s greatest swordsman. 2Volume Ninja, Rōnin & Daimyō 忍者・浪人・大名 What ninja actually did, the tragedy of the 47 rōnin, and Takeda Shingen, the man who almost had it all. 3Volume 20th Century Japanese Stories ハチ公・ラーメン・黒澤 Hachikō the loyal dog, the invention of instant ramen, and Kurosawa, the director the world came to know. 4Volume Essays on Modern Japan 令和・スズメバチ・梅雨 Reiwa and how an era gets its name, Japan’s giant hornet, and tsuyu, the rainy season. 5Volume Ukiyo-e 浮世絵 Three essays on Japan’s woodblock prints: what ukiyo-e is, the artists behind it, and how it went on to reshape Western art. 6Volume Japanese Tunnels 日本のトンネル Tunnels in Japan, the Blue Tunnel dug by hand over thirty years, and the Seikan Tunnel beneath the sea. 7Volume The Shinkansen & the Rails of Japan 新幹線New Japan’s first railway of 1872 and the sea embankment it ran out across, the bullet train and how it was built, and the maglev line being tunneled toward Nagoya today. What’s Included 7 fully rebuilt digital books in PDF and ePub format An unlock code for every volume, Volume 7 included, so you can read and study every story and essay in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app on iPhone, iPad, and Android Two native-speaker recordings per story, one at natural speed and one slower, with QR codes for easy listening Anki flashcard decks with sound and pitch accent Makoto+ Sentence Explorer access for interactive, word-by-word study Kanji in Focus with stroke-order diagrams, component breakdowns, and mnemonics Review & Practice exercises and a full answer key for every story Before You Read primers and a timeline of Japanese history in every volume Free lifetime updates. Every future volume and every future improvement, at no extra cost Buy more, save more, no coupon needed. Add two bundles to your cart for an automatic 5% off your entire digital order, three for 10% off, or five or more for a full 20% off everything. How Each Story Works Every sentence broken down word by word, with vocabulary definitions and a plain-English explanation of the grammar Furigana over the kanji in the glossed section, so you are never stuck on a reading The full Japanese text on its own, without the gloss, so you can practice reading straight through with the training wheels off Kanji in Focus for the key characters in that essay, one per page A close English translation at the end to check your understanding. Work through the Japanese first Review & Practice to make sure it stuck Look Inside Volume 1 Here is what you get in every volume. Flip through the opening pages of Samurai & Daimyō below it, then hear a story read at both speeds. ‹ Prev Page 1 / – Next › Loading sample… Trouble viewing? Open the sample PDF in a new tab. Audio sample. A short reading at normal speed followed by the slower version. Both are included for every story in the bundle. Stories Included Twenty-one stories and essays across the seven volumes, with more added free as the series grows. The Three Warlords Who Unified Japan Sakamoto Ryōma, the Reformer Miyamoto Musashi, Japan’s Greatest Swordsman All about Ninja The Tragic Story of the 47 Rōnin Takeda Shingen, the Man Who Almost Had It All The Loyal Dog, Hachikō Instant Ramen Kurosawa of the World Reiwa, a New Era Tsuyu, Japan’s Rainy Season Japan’s Giant Hornet Ukiyo-e Part I: About Ukiyo-e Ukiyo-e Part II: About the Artists Ukiyo-e Part III: Influence on Western Art Tunnels in Japan The Blue Tunnel The Seikan Tunnel The Beginning of Japan’s Railways History of the Shinkansen The Maglev Chūō Shinkansen 日本の歴史を日本語で読もう！ Read Japanese history in Japanese. Who Is This For? This series is built for upper beginners through intermediate learners, roughly JLPT N4 to N3. Hiragana knowledge is required. If you have finished a first textbook and want to read something real, written for adults, about a country you are actually interested in, this is where to start. Brand new to Japanese? Start with the Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner’s Bundle instead. Prefer folktales to history? Try Learn Japanese with Stories. Every one of our bundles includes: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus Anki flashcard decks) ✅ In-app access on iPhone, iPad, and Android ✅ One-time payment ✅ Discounted versus buying each book on Amazon ✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle ✅ Instant download, no waiting ✅ Satisfaction guaranteed. If it’s too easy or too hard, tell us and we’ll swap it for a better-suited bundle or refund you. ➡️ Need help opening the eBooks? Follow the steps in our eBook guide. A few notes: Print versions are available separately (not included in this digital-only bundle). See Clay and Yumi’s Paperbacks. Print editions come with the digital files too. This bundle is a one-time fee. Nothing further to pay, ever, for the files or for unlocking the books in our app. Download everything on a PC or Mac, or open any file on your mobile devices. Learn more here. Don’t see the email after ordering? Check your spam folder, or email us for support. These books are also available on Amazon.

Level N4 CEFR A2 · upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Start here if you have finished Genki II Furigana on every kanji Audio at normal and slow speed Line-by-line English breakdown From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. Learn Japanese with 妖怪【ようかい】 A Folklore-Based Japanese Essay Reading Bundle Learn Japanese through the strange, funny, and sometimes terrifying world of Japanese yōkai. This fully revised 6-book (soon to be 10) digital bundle blends folklore, reading practice, audio, grammar explanations, and Anki flashcards into one immersive learning experience. ON SALE + Free Lifetime Updates.Pay once. Get everything now, and everything we add later, forever. Fully revised for 2026. Every book has been rebuilt: bigger kanji pages with stroke order, maps of the real places in each story, woodblock prints and photographs with captions, and a full exercise set after every reading. Five of the six are live now. The sixth lands in a few days, and the price goes up when it does. Buy today and you keep this price forever, along with every volume we add. Free Preview: Kappa, Revised Edition (PDF + Audio) Listen first, then read along. Normal and slow speed audio included. Normal Speed Slow Speed Preview PDF Open in new tab What’s Inside the Bundle Line-by-Line Japanese Breakdown – Read confidently with guided explanations under each sentence Grammar Notes – Clear explanations focused on what learners actually struggle with Full Japanese Text – Read without training wheels once you’re ready English Translations – Confirm understanding and nuance Kanji in Focus – Every important character gets its own page: stroke order, readings, component parts, an example word, and a memory hook Maps and Artwork – When a story names a real mountain, shrine, or prefecture, a map shows you where it is, alongside woodblock prints and photographs with captions that explain what you are looking at Review & Practice – True-or-false, comprehension questions, particle fill-in, and a translation comparison after every story, with a full answer key MP3 Audio – Excellent for repetition and shadowing practice Anki Flashcard Decks – Professionally structured for long-term retention Makoto+ Japanese Explorer – Included free. One code unlocks every story from all six books in our app and on the web, where you can tap any sentence for readings, meaning, and grammar Currently Included Yōkai 河童【かっぱ】 – Kappa, the river imp 天狗【てんぐ】 – Tengu, the mountain spirit 鬼【おに】 – Oni, the demon 狐【きつね】 – Kitsune, the shape-shifting fox 人魚【にんぎょ】 – Ningyo, the Japanese mermaid 山姥【やまんば】 – Yamanba, the mountain witch Four more yōkai are on the way, bringing the bundle to 10 books. As content is added the price will rise, but your purchase is locked in. All future additions are free forever. What’s New in the 2026 Revision These are not reprints. Each book was rebuilt page by page. Kanji in Focus, rebuilt. Each character now gets a full page: numbered stroke-order diagrams, on and kun readings, the parts it is built from, an example word with furigana, and a mnemonic. Maps. Mount Kurama, the Oga Peninsula, Lake Biwa, Nasu: when a story names a place, you get a map of it, printed right beside the sentence. Woodblock prints and photographs. Yoshitoshi, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and museum photography, each with a caption explaining the scene and crediting the source. Prefecture cards. Kanji, region, capital, and a short background note for every prefecture a story visits. Exercises after every story. True-or-false, comprehension questions, particle fill-in that explains why each answer works, and a translation comparison, with a complete answer key. Before You Read. A short, spoiler-free primer that sets the scene and flags the grammar to watch for. Furigana checked character by character, plus cultural and grammar notes throughout. Makoto+ Japanese Explorer. Your download includes one code that unlocks every story from all six books in the app and on the web. Already own the bundle? The revised files are yours at no charge. Use your original download link, or write to us and we will send a fresh one. Who Is This For? This bundle is recommended for upper-beginner to intermediate learners who want real Japanese reading practice with cultural depth. Absolute beginner?Start with our ベリーベリー初心者 Bundle first. Why Choose This Bundle? ✅ Multiple Formats: PDF, ePub, MP3, and Anki ✅ One-Time Payment: No subscriptions or hidden fees ✅ Significant Savings: Cheaper than buying individually on Amazon ✅ Free Lifetime Updates: New content at no extra cost ✅ Instant Download: Start learning immediately ✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed: Swap or refund if it’s not the right fit Bulk Discounts Automatically AppliedBuy 2 bundles → 5% offBuy 3 bundles → 10% offBuy 5+ bundles → 20% off Important Notes Printed Versions Available (not included here). View printed books Need help reading the files? eBook instructions here Order includes immediate download links, no extra fees No Dropbox account required Check spam if you don’t see the email, or contact us for help Also available on Amazon

🎌 10-BOOK MEGA BUNDLE 🎌 Master Japanese Vocabulary Bundle Idioms • Proverbs • Sound Words • Memes • 30-Day Challenge 🎯 BULK DISCOUNT ALERT - Save More! Buy 2 bundles → Get 5% off your entire order Buy 3 bundles → Get 10% off your entire order Buy 5+ bundles → Get 20% off your entire order No coupon needed — discount applies automatically at checkout! 📚 10 Complete eBooks Comprehensive coverage of Japanese vocabulary, idioms, proverbs, and more 🎧 1,000+ Audio Files Native speaker recordings for perfect pronunciation practice 🔄 Lifetime Updates Get all future additions and improvements at no extra cost ことわざ Kotowaza: Japanese Proverbs & Sayings Discover 50 timeless Japanese proverbs with native audio, example sentences, and detailed explanations. Learn the wisdom of Japan through its traditional sayings. 108-page PDF MP3 Audio Anki Deck ePub Format Your browser does not support the audio element. Sample: Japanese proverb ちりも積もれば山となる which means 'Even dust when piled up becomes a mountain' or 'if you keep at something, it will eventually become something significant. 101 Japanese Idioms - Volume 1 Master 101 of the most common and useful idiomatic expressions in Japanese. Each idiom comes with audio, example sentences, and clear explanations. 205-page PDF 300+ MP3s PDF & ePub Anki Flashcards Mobile Ready Your browser does not support the audio element. Sample: 猫のひたいほど tiny; the size of a cat's forehead 101 More Japanese Idioms - Volume 2 The sequel delivers another 101 commonly used idioms. Continue expanding your Japanese expression repertoire with this essential collection. 175-page PDF ePub & MP3s Flashcard Deck All Devices Your browser does not support the audio element. Sample: 猫舌 sensitive tongue NEW! 101 More Japanese Idioms - Volume 3 Even more idioms for your learning arsenal! Explore an additional 101 expressions to sound more natural and native-like. 124-page PDF MP3s with Examples Complete Flashcards Mobile Compatible Your browser does not support the audio element. Sample: 腹が立つ feel angry or upset 擬音語・擬態語 Sound Words in Japanese Learn 99 of the most expressive and fun sound-based words in Japanese. Master onomatopoeia and mimetic words that bring Japanese to life! 108-page PDF 99 MP3s ePub Example Sentences Your browser does not support the audio element. Sample: あつあつ something piping hot 名言 Famous Japanese Sayings Explore the wisdom and philosophy of Japan through its most famous sayings. Perfect for deepening cultural understanding. 82-page PDF Cultural Insights Audio Files Historical Context PDF & ePub Your browser does not support the audio element. Sample audio from Famous Japanese Sayings Beginning Japanese: 30-Day Challenge Start each day with a quick, engaging lesson. Perfect bite-sized learning covering kanji, idioms, vocabulary, and grammar breakdowns. 122-page PDF 120 MP3s Daily Lessons ePub ミーム Learn Japanese Through Memes - Vol. 1 Memes + Japanese = Fun learning! Break down 50 funny and informative meme-based lessons. Learn vocabulary the entertaining way! 114-page PDF 50 Memes 50 MP3s Grammar Explained ミーム Learn Japanese Through Memes - Vol. 2 Even more memes and sentence breakdowns to keep the laughs and learning going strong. Modern Japanese as it's actually used online! 115-page PDF 50 More Memes 50 MP3s Complete Breakdowns NEW! 言葉を解く Unpacking Japanese Words Dive deep into the origins and nuances of 60 fascinating Japanese words. Understand not just what words mean, but why they mean what they do. 153-page PDF 122 MP3s Context Examples Annotated Essays Why This Bundle? 10 comprehensive eBooks covering all aspects of Japanese vocabulary 1,000+ MP3 audio files with native pronunciation FREE lifetime updates - new content added regularly! 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NEWLY UPDATED — The Karate Vocabulary book just received a complete overhaul: nearly double the size (99 → 173 pages), 300+ terms, a QR code on every entry, a new History of Karate chapter, an Anki flashcard deck, and a printable dojo cheatsheet.This bundle is complete with 10 volumes, and we keep improving it. Future updates are always free with our digital bundles. Learn Japanese Culture through Haiku, Karate, Names, Humor & More This beginner-friendly (and up) culture bundle mixes classics and smiles—haiku masters (Bashō, Buson, Shiki, Issa), 300+ dojo terms with native audio, Japanese names, geography with Ninja Penguin, and even groan-worthy oyaji-gags (AKA Dad jokes). It’s a rich, bite-size way to build vocabulary, kanji, and cultural intuition. One-time payment Instant download Free lifetime updates Audio MP3 included Anki decks included 🥋 What’s new in the Karate Vocabulary overhaul Nearly doubled in size — from 99 pages to 173, with dozens of new terms (every one with native audio) A QR code on every entry — point your phone at the page and hear the word spoken by a native speaker New chapter on the history of karate — from Okinawa to the world Anki flashcard deck — plus a CSV file you can import into Quizlet or Memrise Printable cheatsheet — suitable for posting in the dojo Already own this bundle? This update is free — just re-download below. 🔍 Makoto+ Sentence Explorer (select titles)Some books in this bundle include links/QRs to our Makoto+ Sentence Explorer, letting you break down sentences with readings, definitions, and grammar notes. It’s perfect for seeing haiku and example lines in living context. More integrations will be added soon. (Always free for past purchasers) 10 eBooks today • Save vs. buying individually If purchased separately (Amazon/elsewhere): $69.90+ What’s inside (10 books) 1. Karate Vocabulary — 300+ dojo terms with audio MAJOR UPDATE + ANKI 2. Jokes in Japanese — puns, riddles, culture through humor 3. Ninja Penguin — fun geography journey 4. Haiku Sentences — terminology & context 5. Haiku – Bashō UPDATED + ANKI 6. Haiku – Further Journeys with Bashō NEW 7. Haiku – Yosa Buson NEW 8. Haiku – Kobayashi Issa UPDATED + ANKI 9. Haiku – Masaoka Shiki UPDATED + ANKI 10. Japanese Names — family & given names study 📈 Coming soon (free updates): Worksheets Anki Flashcard Deck for Further Journeys with Bashō More Makoto+ Sentence Explorer integration Try out one haiku from the first Bashō book Listen to the haiku and a short commentary, then flip through the preview PDF below. 🎧 Haiku Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. 🎙️ Commentary Your browser does not support the audio element. 📄 Haiku Bashō — Preview PDF Open PDF in a new tab ↗ Formats & files you’ll receive ✅ PDF (best on desktop, laptop, tablet) • ✅ ePub (great on phones/eReaders) • ✅ MP3 audio for each title • ✅ Anki decks for the haiku and karate books • ✅ CSV files for Quizlet/Memrise (Karate Vocabulary) • ✅ Printable dojo cheatsheet • ✅ Unlock Codes for Makoto+ Sentence Explorer (select titles—more coming soon) Preview the newly updated Karate Vocabulary book Flip through sample pages from the expanded 173-page edition—including the new QR codes that let you hear every term spoken by a native speaker. 📄 Karate Vocabulary — Preview PDF Open PDF in a new tab ↗ ✨ SHIAWASE Guarantee: If a title feels too easy or too hard, we’ll happily swap it for a better fit—or refund you. No stress, just learning. Instant access: You’ll receive a Dropbox link right after purchase. No Dropbox account is required. Download individual files from any device, or the full folder on a computer. Always access: You can always download the latest versions—including the new Karate Vocabulary update—by logging in here and entering your email and any of your order numbers. Need help reading the eBooks? See our eBook guide.

Level N5–N2 CEFR A1–B2 · mixed levels N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Something for every level from Genki I onward From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide ➡️ Want more Makoto? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10%-20% off reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com, and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. BONUS: This bundle also includes Ninja Penguin Speaks Japanese in Japan & Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese This bundle set includes the first six full Makoto e-zine issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value! AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00 If all the issues and bonuses were bought separately, the cost would be $50.92 but get it today at more than half price! Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide! Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader. These six issues include six readers on key figures of Japanese history. Makoto #1: Included reader: The Warrior Leaders of the Sengoku Period Makoto #2: Included reader: Sakamoto Ryoma Makoto #3: Included reader: Miyamoto Musashi Makoto #4: Included reader: Ninja Makoto #5: Included reader: 47 Ronin Makoto #6: Included reader: Takeda Shingen EXTRA BONUS: Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese (a $4.49 value--master hiragana in less than two weeks) EXTRA BONUS: Ninja Penguin Talks Japanese in Japan (a $4.49 value--learn about the 47 Japanese prefectures + over 500 important beginner-level vocabulary words) Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう！ Let’s polish our Japanese! Hiragana is the first Japanese syllabary a student often learns. It forms the basis for really everything else. And you really need to know hiragana to use the readers to their fullest purpose. So, as an extra bonus, we are also including our book on Hiragana, also a $4.49 value. Here’s what you get: Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture Read about Japanese history in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories. (Don’t know hiragana yet?! No problem. Our book to help you master hiragana is included.) For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined. Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates. Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed. Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying. Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $6.99 each and the two bonus books sell for $4.49 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $50.92! Er... Nope! It's $15.00. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese. ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :) Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

Level N5–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. Fully Updated & Expanded Learn Japanese with Stories— Books 11-20 Rebuilt Read the entire collection right inside our app, work through new exercises, enjoy cleaner furigana, and dig into roughly 100 pages of brand-new content across the ten books. N4 · Upper Beginner+ iPhone · iPad · Android PDF ePub MP3 Audio Anki Decks Sentence Explorer   Note: This bundles books 11-20 in the Learn Japanese with Stories series. Bundle #1 contains books 1-10 and we also offer a super bundle with books 1-20 for a deeper discount. The Biggest Upgrade Now read the whole collection inside the app Every story can be unlocked in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app. Read on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, tap any word to see its meaning, and play the audio right there — your entire library in your pocket, no PDFs required (but you get those too!). iPhone iPad Android Buy more, save more — no coupon needed. Add two bundles to your cart for an automatic 5% off your entire digital order, three for 10% off, or five or more for a full 20% off everything. These are the classic Japanese short stories that make reading actually fun — every word defined, every grammar point explained, and the kanji explored along the way. You'll pick up real vocabulary and grammar while absorbing the culture behind the tales. The Big Update What Changed in This Edition This wasn't a light touch-up. We went through all ten books page by page and rebuilt them from the reading up. Here's what's new. ① Read anywhere — app, tablet, or phone Unlock every story in the app Read the full collection in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app on iPhone, iPad, and Android — no files to manage. Tap any word Look up meanings and readings as you go, with the audio for each story built right in. Sentence Explorer Study each sentence interactively, word by word, online or in the app via Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. ② Read with a plan — not just front to back "Before You Read" A short, spoiler-free warm-up before each story: the grammar, vocabulary, and cultural patterns worth watching for. Exercises + Answer Keys Comprehension questions, particle fill-in-the-blanks, grammar-pattern hunts, and translation comparisons — with full answer keys so you can check yourself. Enrichment Boxes Grammar spotlights, cultural notes, vocabulary builders, and reading tips dropped in right beside the sentence they explain. ③ Cleaner, more honest Japanese Romaji is gone We removed romaji from the Japanese content and use furigana instead, so your eyes stay on the kana and kanji where they belong. Furigana, done right Furigana over every kanji in the word-by-word notes, resized on the sentences for a cleaner read, and removed from the vocab headwords so you recall the reading yourself. A full editorial pass We corrected readings, fixed word breakdowns (conjugations and morphology), and tightened every definition across the whole bundle. ④ Beautiful and easy to use Redesigned title pages Title, watercolor illustration, audio QR codes, and a short story teaser — all on one page. Never lose your place Running headers and page numbers throughout, plus a clickable table of contents in every book. New art and structure Fresh watercolor illustrations and ink-brush dividers, with three consistent sections per story: line-by-line → full Japanese → close English summary. ~100 pages of brand-new content added across the ten books — and as always, every update is yours free, for life. All ten books, freshly redesigned inside and out. What's Included The bundle is complete with ten full-length volumes. Read them in the app or download instantly in digital format and start improving your reading (PDFs & ePub), your listening (MP3s), and your vocabulary right away. In-app access to every story on iPhone, iPad, and Android — tap any word, hear the audio, study without juggling files. Ten fully updated books in the Japanese Reader Collection, ready to download the moment you buy. Anki flashcard decks with the vocabulary from the stories — use the free Anki software to lock it in. Kanji in Focus updated and many books now have stroke order diagrams (we will add this to all of the books soon) Native-speaker audio for every story, recorded at both slow and natural speed, with QR codes to stream on demand. Makoto+ Sentence Explorer access for interactive, word-by-word study online or in the app. Who Is This For? This bundle is built for upper beginners through intermediate students of Japanese. Just starting out? No problem — we have a bundle made for you. See our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle. Incredible Value Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $6.99. Buying all ten volumes separately would run $69.90 — get them all today for about half that. Pay once, updated forever. Every future edit, expansion, and supplementary file we add to this bundle comes to you free. Example Content Flip through the opening pages of Kicchomu's Ferryboat below, then hear the same story read at both speeds. ‹ Prev Page 1 / – Next › Loading sample… Trouble viewing? Open the sample PDF in a new tab. Kicchomu's Ferryboat Normal speed Kicchomu's Ferryboat Slow speed Stories Included All the stories across ten fully updated books — read in the app, or as eBooks plus sound files: Kachi Kachi Yama — A raccoon rascal is taught a lesson. The Tenjo — A folk story about celestial maidens who come down with feathered robes. Princess Uriko — A Cinderella story about a girl born of a melon. Hikoichi and the Kitsune, Stories 1 and 2 Kicchomu and the Falling Star — Can you sweep a star from the sky with a broom? Well, Kicchomu can. Kicchomu Selling Crows — Kicchomu finds a somewhat tricky way to sell his unwanted wares. Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of Eight — The lord tests Hikoichi with a difficult problem. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] Hikoichi, Fishing for Kappa — What is Hikoichi up to now? Why, he's fishing for a kappa. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] Bowl-wearing Princess — Her mother commanded her to wear a bowl upon her head. It brought her shame and embarrassment, but can it also bring her true love? [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen — This story is reminiscent of Solomon the Wise. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] Kicchomu's Mouse Carving — Kicchomu shows his skill exceeds that of a master carver. Well, maybe not skill; more like cunning. Kicchomu's Ferryboat — A troublesome samurai gets outsmarted by Kicchomu. Kicchomu's Big Rock — Kicchomu has a big rock in his field. How does he get rid of it without lifting a finger? Kicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner — Someone tricked Kicchomu into selling his horse. Read how he gets it back. Kicchomu and the Fire — Kicchomu's attempt to heed sage advice during a village crisis yields unexpected and comical results. Kicchomu's Horse — His cunning ruse involving a seemingly magical horse leaves the wealthy headman utterly speechless. Bunbuku Tea Kettle — A shape-shifting tanuki, disguised as a tea kettle, performs various tricks and brings fortune to a junk dealer. 日本語を磨こう！ Let's polish our Japanese! What You Get with Every Story A fun way into Japanese folklore — the classic tales every Japanese person grows up with, but few Westerners have ever heard. Real Japanese you can actually read. If you know hiragana, these fully annotated stories are within reach today. Every line and every word explained and defined — now with corrected glosses and cleaner furigana. Active practice built in: "Before You Read" primers, exercises, and answer keys turn each reader into a real workbook. Build vocabulary, grasp new grammar patterns, and sharpen reading and listening — all at once. Two native recordings per story (slow and natural). Read in the app, print the PDFs, or load the MP3s on your phone and study anywhere. Anki is free flashcard software. To install: double-click a supplied deck file to add it to Anki, or send it to your phone for the mobile version. Every one of our bundles includes: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus Anki flashcard decks) ✅ In-app access on iPhone, iPad, and Android ✅ One-time payment ✅ Discounted versus buying each book on Amazon ✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle ✅ Instant download — no waiting ✅ Satisfaction guaranteed. If it's too easy or too hard, tell us and we'll swap it for a better-suited bundle or refund you. ➡️ Need help opening the eBooks? Follow the steps in our eBook guide. A few notes: Print versions are available separately (not included in this digital-only bundle) — see Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks. Print editions come with the digital files too. This bundle is a one time fee. No extra payment needed ever for the files and unlocking the books in our app. Download everything on a PC or Mac, or open any file on your mobile devices. Learn more here. Don't see the email after ordering? Check your spam folder, or email us for support. These books are also available on Amazon.

Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. NOTE: This 4-book Beginning Japanese Phrases bundle is ON SALE + FREE Lifetime updates! This bundle is a self-paced learning Japanese study guide. For a limited time, you will get this bundle for a very low price. We will increase its price when we add more content to it. But if you get this now, future content will be FREE FOREVER. ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide If you are a beginner looking for useful material to read, this is for you. WHO IS THIS FOR? Beginners who have learned hiragana. The level of this bundle is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories. INCREDIBLE VALUE We are launching this new bundle with only a few books, but it will eventually have ten volumes. Pay once and get lifetime updates including updates and supplementary material. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Learn Japanese with Stories: Mike's Diary Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 1: Podcast episodes 1-30 Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 2: Podcast episodes 31-60 Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 2: Podcast episodes 61-90 All titles include sound files! ABOUT THE TITLES Learn Japanese with Stories: Mike's Diary If you have learned hiragana and you understand (very) basic Japanese sentence structure, you are ready for this series. Instead of learning isolated vocabulary (no fun!), reading real Japanese is a great way to learn vocabulary and kanji in context. For the beginner, however, native reading material is too much of a challenge. Our Learn Japanese with Stories for Beginners series enables even beginners to truly enjoy reading natural Japanese. The early stories use basic vocabulary, beginner-level grammar, and simplified Japanese sentence structures. As you progress, earlier concepts build into more complex grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures. Each story is presented in several ways.1. The story with spaces and complete vocabulary and explanation2. The story in full Japanese (without spaces, but with furigana—the small hiragana—over kanji)3. The story in English to cement understanding This is followed by five important kanji found in the story. There are only five kanji here, so spend some time familiarizing yourself with them. Beginning Japanese Phrases Book 1 - 3 This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. See here: https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/ As we do in the podcast, we'll introduce one useful Japanese word, phrase, or grammatical function. Then we'll breakdown an example sentence using that word within a common context.Each example sentence will include a literal and more natural translation as well as all the vocabulary and grammar defined and explained. We are including ro-maji at the end, but we highly recommend avoiding that and work through the Japanese instead. Buy this bundle now and get ALL future volumes in this series FREE Not a beginner? Check out our Japanese Reader Collection

Level N5–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. This bundle includes FIVE full-length audiobooks — twelve complete Japanese stories, nearly ten hours of narration you can listen to and learn from anywhere. These are the audiobook versions of our Learn Japanese with Stories collection found here. Everything is a digital download — listen and learn without any written material (though the complete eBook of each volume is included if you'd like to read along). 🎧 Hear a Sample A few minutes from Volumes 1 and 2 — every volume in the bundle follows this same format. Sample — Hikoichi Audiobook Your browser does not support audio playback. Sample — Momotaro Audiobook Your browser does not support audio playback. NEW · 2026 All Five Volumes Freshly Re-Recorded & Expanded We rebuilt this entire collection from the ground up — and it is now complete. All five volumes have been freshly re-recorded and expanded, start to finish. Every future update stays free — buy once, and anything we add is yours. What's new in these editions: Brand-new narration — every story freshly recorded by Clay & Yumi. More ways to learn each story — a vocabulary preview, a slow reading, line-by-line with English, natural speed, comprehension questions, and a full English retelling. More bonus tracks — extra listening and review practice. A single chaptered audiobook file (M4B) — jump between chapters and pick up right where you left off on your phone. The complete eBook (PDF) included — read along or dig deeper (never required). A “Play All” playlist and a “How to Listen” guide — so you're listening in under a minute on any device. THE FIVE AUDIOBOOKS (TWELVE STORIES) Hikoichi (4 stories) — 2:36:50 Momotaro & the Tortoise and the Hare (2 stories + 3 bonus culture chapters) — 2:02:02 The Inch-High Samurai & Kaguya-hime, the Moon Princess — 1:44:30 The Mouse Bride & Ikkyuu-san — 1:08:10 The Cut-Tongue Sparrow (Shitakiri Suzume) & Kobutori-jiisan — 2:14:26 Total runtime: 9 hours 46 minutes — plus bonus shadowing and vocabulary-review tracks with every volume. HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM OUR REGULAR EBOOK BUNDLE? This bundle covers the same material as our Learn Japanese with Stories eBook bundle. But with this Audiobook Bundle, you don't need any written material (a PDF of each book is included, but never required). You can listen and learn anywhere, anytime. In our regular eBook bundle, the audio is limited to slow- and normal-speed readings — here, every line and every word is explained aloud. Recommended level: upper beginner to intermediate. These audiobooks make listening to native material easier and less intimidating, but they may be too frustrating for true beginners. Just starting out? No problem — we have a bundle just for you. Meet the Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle → Each of these audiobooks sells on Audible and elsewhere for $6–10. Get all five for one discounted price. Pay once and get every future update free. 聞き取り練習しましょう。Let's practice listening comprehension. EACH STORY, TAUGHT IN LAYERS So your understanding builds naturally: Story introduction — a short English preview to set the scene Vocabulary preview — key words in Japanese, then English Slow reading — the full story, slow and clear Line-by-line — one Japanese sentence at a time, each followed by its English meaning Natural speed — the whole story again; feel how much more you catch Comprehension questions — answer aloud to check yourself Full English version — to lock it all in You'll receive a download link immediately after purchase. Want to drill a particular section? You'll get MP3s for every section of every story. Just want to press play? You'll also get a single all-in-one audiobook file (and a chaptered M4B for phones). A PDF of each book is included too — but the audiobook is designed so you don't need it. A look at the first story in Volume 1 (the video format is very close to the audiobook). EVERY STORY IN THE COLLECTION All five audiobooks, twelve complete stories: Hikoichi and the Young Lord Hikoichi and the Hanami Hikoichi and the Living Umbrella Hikoichi and Tengu's Straw Raincoat Momotaro, the Peach Boy Usagi to Kame (the Tortoise & the Hare) The Inch-High Samurai Kaguya-hime, the Moon Princess The Mouse Bride Ikkyuu-san and the Tiger in the Folded Screen The Cut-Tongue Sparrow (Shitakiri Suzume) Kobutori-jiisan Impress your Japanese friends with your knowledge of Japanese folktales while polishing your grammar and vocabulary. 日本語を磨こう！ Let's polish our Japanese! WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY STORY An easy, fun introduction to Japanese folklore — the classic stories every Japanese person knows and loves, but few Westerners have even heard of. The most famous Japanese tales in real Japanese. Yes, you can understand real Japanese today with these stories. (We don't recommend this for true beginners.) Every single line and word is explained and defined, out loud. No written material required — listen while walking the dog, doing the dishes, or falling asleep. (A PDF of each book is still included.) Build vocabulary, absorb grammar patterns, sharpen your listening, and polish your pronunciation by shadowing the narrators. MP3s as individual tracks, a single all-in-one file, and a chaptered M4B — plus the complete eBook PDF. Perfect for the beginner (but not absolute beginner) to intermediate learner. Buy now and every future update is yours free, forever. Please note: This is the digital audiobook version. 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Level N5–N2 CEFR A1–B2 · mixed levels N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Something for every level from Genki I onward From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide ➡️ Want more Makoto? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10%-20% off reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com, and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #7 through #12. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value! AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00 If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $41.94, but get it today at less than half price! Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide! Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader. These six issues include six readers on key figures of Japanese history. Makoto #7: The Frank & the Obaasan Saga Begins! Makoto #8: Included reader: The Fountain of Youth Makoto #9: Included reader: The Hundred Tale Game Makoto #10: Included reader: The Wise Child Makoto #11: Included reader: The Loyal Dog, Hachiko Makoto #12: Included reader: Instant Ramen Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう！ Let’s polish our Japanese! Here’s what you get in every issue: Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories. For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined. Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates. Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed. Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying. Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $6.99 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $41.94! Er... Nope! It's $15.00. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese. ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :) Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

SAVE WITH DIGITAL! This item is included in a digital bundle at a discount. If you would like the eBook version (PDF, ePub, or Kindle MOBI) and the MP3s, please see our discounted bundles here - JLPT N5 BUNDLE Included at no extra charge are 1,445 MP3s of each Vocabulary and Example Sentence. The download link is found on the last page. Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 covers all the vocabulary needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N5. This is the easiest of the test levels and is suitable for beginners who have mastered hiragana.   BEGINNER LEVEL Over 1,400 MP3s MP3s both with individual vocabulary words and example sentences Bonus Chapter MP3s listening in order Chapter MP3s include the vocabulary word, each example sentence, and then the English translation [Designed to be listened to with or without the eBook] Includes PDF, ePub, and MOBI Kindle eBook formats Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji) Add the 1,445 MP3s to your MP3 player, iPhone, or computer and listen while studying the book. Five large MP3 files are also included. These have each word followed by the example sentence for sequential learning.

Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. NOTE: Both Frank and the Obaasan volumes are also included in our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner’s Bundle —over a dozen eBooks, sound files, and multiple formats in one money-saving package. But if you are only interested in getting the Frank stories, this is the cheaper bundle. Frank & the Obaasan Saga 🆕 Now with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Dive into 25 action-packed sci-fi episodes with Frank & the Obaasan—your perfect beginner-to-upper-beginner reader in PDF & ePub. Every story comes fully glossed with English summaries, FREE mp3 audio, and Anki decks for targeted vocab review. Plus, unlock every sentence in the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer for interactive breakdowns, quizzes, and story-mode reading—all included with one simple purchase! ▶️ Sample Chapter 3: “Sushi Isn’t Human” Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. Listen to Episode 3 as you read! Your browser doesn't support PDFs. You can download the sample PDF here. 🎬 Season 3 Coming Soon! All updates—including Book 3—are free for every digital bundle. Stay tuned for the next adventure! 🔍 What is the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer? An interactive online toolkit that unlocks every sentence and story in Frank & the Obaasan for: Word-by-word breakdowns with grammar & vocab notes Native & high-quality TTS audio on demand Interactive Story Mode—read along, click definitions, and progress at your own pace Quizzes & games to reinforce comprehension Unlock via the codes in your “Read Me First” file in Dropbox—no extra cost! How to Use This Reader Read each episode in Japanese—furigana over every kanji Use the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer for deeper parsing & audio Check your understanding with the English summary (don’t peek too soon!) Listen & shadow with the free MP3s (download link on the last page) What’s Inside 🔸 25 Episodes—15 in Vol. 1, 10 in Vol. 2, each a complete story arc 🔸 Full Gloss breaks down every word & grammar point 🔸 English Summaries at the end of each episode 🔸 Furigana on every kanji 🔸 FREE MP3s—listen while you read (link on last page) 🔸 FREE Anki Flashcard Deck—master the vocabulary using the free Anki flashcard software 🔸 Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Story Mode—click to define, highlight, and quiz P.S. All our bundles include: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s; many include Anki decks)✅ One-time payment & free lifetime updates✅ Discount vs. Amazon individual purchases✅ Instant download gratification ✅ 100% money back guarantee if you find it too hard or too easy or simply don't like it! Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to know kanji? No—every kanji has furigana. If you can read hiragana, you’ll follow the story just fine. As you read, however, try to "get to know" the kanji. The more kanji you know, the more enjoyable Japanese is. How do I get the MP3s? Download links are on the last page of each volume—just click and save the ZIP file or open individual files. What is the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer? It’s your interactive companion—unlock every story for word-by-word explanations, TTS audio, and Story Mode quizzes. What if it’s too easy or hard? No worries—if it’s not the right level, just let us know. We’ll swap in a better bundle or refund you. Buy Frank & the Obaasan Now