Colección de Libros Japoneses Volumen 1-10 [En español | SPANISH EDITION | DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
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.
NOTE: This 10-book self-paced learning Japanese study guide is ON SALE + FREE Lifetime updates! 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
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
This includes all Spanish versions of our Japanese Reader Collection.
** Recomendado para principiantes de japonés que dominan hiragana **
¡Lee la fábula japonesa más famosa directamente en japonés!
Cada oración y cada palabra es explicada y definida.
Se incluyen MP3s sin cargo de ambos cuentos. Uno leído a un ritmo normal y otro a un ritmo más lento y fácil de seguir. Encontrarás el enlace para descargar los MP3s en la última página.
SOBRE ESTE LIBRO Este libro contiene varias versiones de los dos cuentos. Primero, tenemos la historia línea por línea con cada palabra de vocabulario definida y explicada. Luego, realizamos un análisis más profundo en los patrones gramaticales encontrados en el cuento. A continuación, puedes leer la historia enteramente en japonés, sin notas en español (se incluyen furigana con los kanjis). Finalmente, incluimos una traducción al español, la cual debería ser evitada hasta que te sientas seguro de haber comprendido la historia, o usarla si te resulta muy difícil descifrarla por ti mismo. Tal vez quieras intentar primero leer el cuento en japonés. O, si eres principiante, puede que te sea mejor revisar antes el vocabulario. Cualquiera sea la forma en que lo hagas, este libro te ofrece varias formas de leer, escuchar y aprender.
Please Note:
This is the digital version of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
You will receive a Dropbox link which can be accessed from any device (phone, tablet, or computer) instantly. If you are on a computer, you can download it all by clicking on the Download button at the top right.
You do not need to have a Dropbox account to access or download the files.
If you don't see the email after order, please check your spam folder or email us for support.
Makoto Issues 25-30 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
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
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #25 through #30 for six complete 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 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.
Makoto #25: Included reader: Sakura
Makoto #26: Included reader: Nine-Tailed Fox
Makoto #27: Included reader: Japanese Tunnels
Makoto #28: Included reader: The Blue Tunnel
Makoto #29: Included reader: Seikan Tunnel
Makoto #30: Included reader: Beckoning Cat
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.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; 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 of each story. 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.
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.
50 Shikishi Board Set 9.5 x 10.75" Gold Bordered for Japanese Art or Calligraphy (Pack of 50)
NOTE: This is for a full box of 50 shikishi boards.
A Japanese Shikishi board is a specially prepared square paper affixed to a hard backing. It is traditionally used for sumi ink, calligraphy, and watercolor, but you can use it for anything you want to add a little Asian spice to. This is a set of FIFTY high-quality and gold-bordered shikishi boards.
Pack of 50 High Quality Hard-Board Japanese Shikishi
For Art or Calligraphy or Signatures
Made in Japan
Dimensions: H10 3/4" x W9 1/2" (H27.3 cm x W24.2 cm).
Gold Bordered
Makoto Magazine #100 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
Makoto E-Zine Series #100 — Anniversary Issue 🎉
Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese.
You can purchase the printed version on Amazon by clicking here.
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 100 (June 2026) — eight years, one hundred issues, and a complete redesign
Makoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings — all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.
In this issue (June 2026, Issue 100):
Issue #1 ran 36 pages. Issue #100's PDF runs 122, has been fully redesigned, and is the first issue where the PDF, ePub, web version, and the iPhone & Android apps all draw from the same source.
Yumi snuck the number 百 into as many corners of the issue as she could — the etymology, the beginner story, even the haiku. The Japanese Reader takes a darker turn this month with a full breakdown of one of Edo Japan's most enduring ghost stories. Frank returns for Season 3, Episode 8. And there's quite a bit more inside.
Readers:
Beginner Reader: 小学校100年の思い出 (100 Years of Elementary School Memories) A third-grader's essay gets chosen for the school's 100-year anniversary book. But was it really her essay? A quietly funny beginner story built around the number 100, presented in hiragana-spaced, kanji+furigana, and natural formats for multiple reading passes.
Intermediate Reader: 四谷怪談 (Yotsuya Kaidan) One of Japan's most enduring ghost stories — and the source of every disfigured, long-haired, one-eyed vengeful ghost you've ever seen in a J-horror film. A fallen samurai named Iemon decides his loyal wife Oiwa is in the way of a richer match. The only question is how long the ghost will wait to settle the bill. Adapted from the 1825 kabuki 『東海道四谷怪談』. Darker than what we usually run, with full vocabulary, grammar notes, audio, and kanji breakdowns. Watch for the causative-passive 飲まされる at Oiwa's realization.
Frank and the Obaasan: Season 3, Episode 8 Talking is my Job Summoned by the ancient and unyielding law of rent, Frank steps into a role unlike anything he's faced before. Includes structured Japanese, vocabulary/grammar support, and Japanese-only reading.
Language & culture lessons:
Grammar Time — Beginner: ~てもいい (JLPT N5) The everyday permission pattern: "you may ~" / "is it okay to ~?" — with examples across verbs, both adjective types, and nouns.
Grammar Time — Intermediate: ~わけではない (JLPT N2) The "it's not that ~" pattern for softened or partial denial. Useful for sounding less blunt — and for understanding why a Japanese speaker just disagreed with you without actually saying "no."
Onomatopoeia Focus: Soft Things ふにゃふにゃ, もちもち, and とろとろ — three textures of "soft" that range from a half-asleep cat to fresh mochi to slow-braised pork belly.
Vocabulary (5 entries, N5 to N1): お願いします, なるべく早く, 仕方がない, 腑に落ちない, and 足を引っ張る — graded across all five JLPT levels, each with usage notes, example sentences, and audio.
Etymology: 百聞は一見にしかず Japan's version of "a picture is worth a thousand words" — but older, sharper, and traceable to 『漢書』, the ancient Chinese Book of Han. (And, of course, fitting for issue #100.)
Kanji Spotlight (JLPT N5 to N1): 本, 親, 依, 捨, and 矛 — readings, meanings, stroke order, compound words, and example sentences for each.
Prefecture Spotlight: 新潟 (Niigata) The setting of Kawabata's Snow Country, Sado Island's gold mines, taiko drumming, the crested ibis, and some of Japan's finest sake — perfected in Niigata's fertile rice plains.
Anime Phrase of the Month 「テーマパークに来たみたいだぜ」 from 野原ひろし 昼メシの流儀 — the Crayon Shin-chan dad gets his own show about lunch.
Haiku Spotlight: 高浜虚子 (Takahama Kyoshi) 「ゆらぎ見ゆ百の椿が三百に」— a late-in-life haiku where 100 camellias shimmer into 300. A poem about the number 100, in issue 100.
Jokes & Riddles, Katakana Match (Sports), and more
Includes:
122 pages (PDF) — completely redesigned for issue #100
30 MP3 audio files
4 Anki flashcard decks
2 eBook formats (PDF + ePub)
Scan-and-listen QR codes for quick mobile access
Full integration with Makoto+ Japanese Explorer on the web and in the iPhone & Android app — magazine content is now built into the Read tab with inline audio, tappable vocabulary, furigana-on-demand, translations, notes, and vocabulary tracking
Eight years, one hundred issues, and the most ambitious issue of Makoto we've ever put together. Whether you're tracing a phrase back to ancient China, counting plates with a samurai's ghost, or just here for Frank's latest career move — thanks for being part of the first 100.
NOTE:
Digital and Print Versions Available (print on Amazon, digital here).
Digital version downloads are instant—no waiting.
No Dropbox account required. Download directly on PC/Mac or access files on mobile.
If you don't see your email right away, check your spam folder or contact us.
This series is also available on Amazon.
Learn Japanese with Stories — Complete Bundle (20 Volumes) [Digital Books + Audio + Anki + Japanese Explorer App]
Learn Japanese with Stories — Complete Bundle is a set of Japanese readers with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner level where graded readers usually leave off. Each story is a classic Japanese folktale or trickster tale, bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. Every story also opens in the free Makoto Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.
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.
The Complete Collection
Learn Japanese with StoriesComplete Bundle
INCLUDES: (Click to read reviews of each bundle)Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 (books 1-10) Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #2 (books 11-20)
All 20 fully polished volumes of our beloved Japanese reader series in one master bundle — with 40+ classic folktales and trickster stories, native-speaker audio at slow and natural speed, Anki decks for every story, and full access inside the Makoto Japanese Explorer app.
Upper Beginner · Intermediate 20 Volumes 40+ Stories PDF ePub MP3 Audio 40+ Anki Decks iPhone · iPad · Android Japanese Explorer
Best Way to Get the Whole Series
Both bundles together — one complete Japanese reading library
This super bundle combines Bundle 1 (Volumes 1–10) and Bundle 2 (Volumes 11–20) into one complete set. Read every story in the app, tap words for help, listen as you go, and build your vocabulary with Anki while enjoying the culture and humor behind these classic tales.
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.
This is the most complete version of the series we’ve ever offered. All twenty books have been polished, expanded, and rebuilt for easier study, clearer reading, and more enjoyable listening — while preserving the fun of classic Japanese storytelling.
Why This Bundle Stands Out
What You Get in the Complete Bundle
This isn’t just a pile of files. It’s a complete Japanese reading course built around stories — with upgraded books, app access, audio, and study tools that help you actually use what you learn.
① The entire series — all twenty books
Bundle 1 + Bundle 2 together
Get every volume in the Learn Japanese with Stories series — the complete 20-volume library in one discounted master bundle.
40+ classic stories
Folktales, ghost stories, trickster tales, and cultural favorites — from Momotaro and Kaguya-hime to Kicchomu, Hikoichi, and Bunbuku Tea Kettle.
Bonus books included
Because Bundle 1 is included in full, you also receive our bonus Hiragana, The Basics of Japanese, and Makoto Magazine #1.
② 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 file juggling required.
Tap any word
Look up meanings and readings as you go, with audio integrated right into the reading experience.
Japanese Explorer
Study each sentence interactively, word by word, online or in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app.
③ Far more than a basic graded reader
Before You Read
Spoiler-free warm-ups before the stories to preview useful grammar, vocabulary, and cultural points.
Exercises + answer keys
Comprehension questions, grammar checks, fill-ins, and guided review so the stories become active study, not passive reading.
~200 pages of added content
Across the 20 books, we added roughly 200 pages of new study material, improved notes, better structure, and cleaner presentation.
④ Built to help you remember what you read
Two native recordings per story
Every story includes both natural-speed and slow-speed audio, with QR codes for easy streaming.
40+ Anki decks
Each story has its own Anki flashcard deck, making it easy to review vocabulary story by story instead of cramming everything at once.
Fully edited and polished
We corrected readings, refined word breakdowns, improved definitions, cleaned up furigana, and expanded the study support throughout the series.
20
fully updated volumes
40+
Japanese stories with audio and study tools
~200
pages of newly added content across the full set
The Full 20-Volume Collection
What’s Included
This complete bundle gives you everything from both 10-book bundles, plus the bonus books included with Bundle 1. Read the stories in the app, download them in multiple formats, listen to them anywhere, and review the vocabulary with Anki.
20 fully updated digital books in PDF and ePub format
In-app access to every story on iPhone, iPad, and Android
Native-speaker audio for every story in both natural and slow speed
40+ Anki flashcard decks — one for each story, with some books including more than one deck
Makoto+ Japanese Explorer access for interactive, word-by-word study
Before You Read primers, exercises, answer keys, and enrichment boxes throughout the series
Bonus books included: Hiragana, The Basics of Japanese, and Makoto Magazine #1
Inside the Two Bundles
Bundle 1 — Volumes 1–10
Includes early series favorites such as Hikoichi and the Young Lord, Momotaro, The Inch-High Samurai, Kaguya Hime, Yuki Onna, Urashima Tarou, Hanasaka Jiisan, and more — plus the three bonus books.
Bundle 2 — Volumes 11–20
Includes Kachi Kachi Yama, The Tenjo, Princess Uriko, the Kicchomu stories, Hikoichi trickster tales, The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen, Bunbuku Tea Kettle, and more.
One master bundle, one low price
Instead of buying the two 10-book bundles separately, you can grab the whole library in one package and save even more.
Stories Included
More than 40 Japanese stories across the 20 volumes — including the following:
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
Kachi Kachi Yama
The Tenjo
Princess Uriko
Hikoichi and the Kitsune Story 1
Hikoichi and the Kitsune Story 2
Kicchomu and the Falling Star
Kicchomu Selling Crows
Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of Eight
Hikoichi, Fishing for Kappa
Bowl-wearing Princess
The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen
Kicchomu's Mouse Carving
Kicchomu's Ferryboat
Kicchomu's Big Rock
Kicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner
Kicchomu and the Fire
Kicchomu's Horse
Bunbuku Tea Kettle
日本語を物語で学ぼう! Learn Japanese through stories.
Who Is This For?
This bundle is built for upper beginners through intermediate learners who know hiragana and want to start reading real Japanese with support. If you want a structured, enjoyable bridge from textbook Japanese to actual reading, this is it.
Absolute beginner? Start with the Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner’s Bundle.
Incredible Value
Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $6.99. That means the 20 books alone are a $139.80 value — and that’s before counting the three bonus books included through Bundle 1.
Buy the whole library for less. You could buy Bundle 1 and Bundle 2 separately for about $60 total — or get the Complete Bundle here for just $49.
Pay once, updated forever. Every future edit, improvement, expansion, or supplementary file we add to this complete bundle comes to you free for life.
What You Get with Every Story
A fun way into Japanese folklore — stories every Japanese person grows up with, presented for English-speaking learners.
Real Japanese you can actually read — fully supported with vocabulary notes, grammar help, and natural examples.
Every line and every word explained and defined — now with improved glosses, cleaner furigana, and a full editorial pass.
Active study built in — primers, exercises, answer keys, and story-by-story Anki review.
Reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar all at once — without making Japanese feel like a chore.
Flexible study — read in the app, print the PDFs, load the MP3s on your phone, or review vocab in Anki.
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.
Makoto Issues 31-36 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
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
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #31 through #36 for six complete 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 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.
Makoto #31: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Three (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part I (Intermediate) [39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 10 Sounds Files]
Makoto #32: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate) [42 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 13 Sounds Files]
Makoto #33: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Five (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part III (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 11 Sounds Files]
Makoto #34: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Six (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound Files]
Makoto #35: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Seven (beginner) + Onsen (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 11 Sound Files]
Makoto #36: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Eight (beginner) + Nara (Intermediate) [47 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sound Files]
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.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; 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 of each story. 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.
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.
Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1: Hikoichi — Japanese Folktale Reader with Furigana & Audio [Paperback]
Paperback now sold through Amazon. We no longer stock the print edition here at The Japan Shop. Get the paperback on Amazon.
Want it today? The eBook (PDF + ePub) with the MP3 audio is in the Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 (10 volumes), an instant download with no shipping.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1 is a Japanese reader with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner level where graded readers usually leave off. The story is a classic Japanese folktale, bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. The code printed in the back unlocks the stories in the free Makoto Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.
NOTE: Don't need a physical book? This is also available in this Money-Saving Digital Bundle.
133 Pages | Includes Digital Files | 5.5 x 8.5 inch Paperback
Japanese Reader Collection: Learn Japanese with Stories Vol 1PAPERBACK VERSION
Note: this is a physical paperback that will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files by email immediately after ordering.
Perfect for beginning and upper beginning students of Japanese. This affordable Japanese reader contains four complete stories of a clever and mischievous young man, Hikoichi.Get FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker both slowly and at normal speed. Listen while reading. A link to download the files will be emailed to you immediately after ordering.Read–in Japanese–how the wise and young Hikoichi shows his smarts with these four short stories in Japanese. Yes, you can read real Japanese–even if you are just starting out in Japanese.
All Japanese have furigana
Four full traditional Japanese stories about the legendary Hikoichi.
Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with an explanation of the grammar.
The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.
Finally, we have included a simple and mostly literal English translation for you to check your understanding (Don’t cheat! Work through the Japanese first!).
Download the FREE MP3s to listen while you study. Includes both normal speed and slow speed readings.
The first story has the lord of the castle testing Hikoichi in a Solomon-esque question–which young lord is the true young lord? The second story shows choosing the first and most favorable isn’t always best. In the end, only Hikoichi can enjoy the cherry blossoms. The third story is about a mysterious, but the living umbrella. Some things are just too good to be true. We wrap things up with Hikoichi’s encounter with a Tengu–a mythical creature whose straw raincoat renders its wearer invisible.
While beginners to Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is required. If you are brand-new to Japanese, we recommend our Beri- Beri- Shoshshinsha digital bundle first.
Finally, we invite the reader to contact us with questions or requests for future Japanese readers. You will find our personal email addresses in the book. To your Japanese!
PLEASE NOTE: you will also receive an email with a link to a Dropbox folder with the digital files. If you don't see the email immediately, please check your spam folder or email us for the link.
Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
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 the sound files of each Example Sentence. The download link is found on the last page. Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 covers the grammar 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.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning the basics of Japanese grammar, this book will teach you the most useful particles, counters, and grammatical patterns in an easy-to-understand way. Download the MP3s and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).* Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link found on the last page. <br>* Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point. <br>* Most example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension. <br>
BEGINNER LEVEL
Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link found on the last page.
Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point.
Most example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension.
Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji)
Japanese Reading for JLPT N5-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
Japanese Reading for JLPT N5
Build real reading comprehension for JLPT N5 with short passages, quizzes, grammar notes, and key vocabulary. Perfect for beginners who have mastered hiragana.
Beginner level (JLPT N5) Reading comprehension practice Grammar notes Key vocabulary lists Includes MP3s
SAVE WITH DIGITAL! This paperback is included in a discounted digital bundle (PDF + ePub + MP3s). Looking for the eBook and audio only? See our JLPT N5 bundle here: View JLPT N5 Digital Bundle
What you will get
A focused read + quiz study kit
Short, level-appropriate readings designed for JLPT N5 practice.
Downloadable MP3s: audio for each example sentence to reinforce listening.
Reading comprehension questions similar to what appears on the test.
Clear grammatical notes to unpack tricky patterns and sentence flow.
Key vocabulary lists for quick review and stronger retention.
How it works
Read, listen, and check understanding
Read each passage and review the vocabulary and grammar notes.
Listen to the included audio for example sentences.
Answer the comprehension questions to verify understanding.
Beginner friendly: knowing basic sentence structure, grammar, and core vocabulary is recommended.
Shipping and downloads
Paperback + instant downloads
You will receive an email with the download links (audio and any included digital files) right away. The paperback ships to you shortly after purchase.
Preview
Read a sample right here
Tip: Use the toolbar to zoom and navigate. Or open the PDF in a new tab.
Designed for success
Confident first steps toward JLPT N5
Whether you will take the exam or simply want structured reading practice, this book gives you the tools to build confidence: graded passages, vocabulary, grammar notes, audio, and comprehension checks.
Get the Paperback Open Sample PDF
Japanese Kanji for JLPT N5-Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 [Paperback]
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
Includes sound files for each Example Sentence. You will receive an email with the download link immediately; the paperback will be mailed to you soon after that.Japanese Kanji for JLPT N5 covers the kanji 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.
Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning kanji, this book will teach you the most useful characters in an easy-to-understand way. Download the MP3s and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).
Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within.
Learn the readings (pronunciations) and meanings of each kanji.
Learn the stroke order for each kanji.
Helpful mnemonic stories are offered to help remember the meaning of each kanji.
Each kanji includes several vocabulary words with the kanji and one example sentence.
BEGINNER LEVEL
I'm Studying Japanese Please Speak Slowly Nihongo Shirt Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt
NOTE: FREE SHIPPING WORLD-WIDE
The front/back images with all the colors (after the images with the model) are in the order of the options: Black, Brown, Heather Midnight Nav, Olive, Asphalt, Army, Steel Blue, Mauve, Aqua, and Red
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester)• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping• Side-seamedThe Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).
Size Guide
A LengthPlace the end of the tape beside the collar at the top of the tee (Highest Point Shoulder). Pull the tape measure to the bottom of the shirt.
B WidthPlace the end of the tape at the seam under the sleeve and pull the tape measure across the shirt to the seam under the opposite sleeve.
In Inches:
Size Label
Length
Width
XS
27
16 ½
S
28
18
M
29
20
L
30
22
XL
31
24
2XL
32
26
3XL
33
28
4XL
34
30
5XL
35
32
In Centimeters
Size Label
Length
Width
XS
68.6
42
S
71
45.7
M
73.7
50.8
L
76.2
56
XL
78.7
61
2XL
81.3
66
3XL
83.8
71
4XL
86.4
76.2
5XL
89
81.3
Makoto Japanese e-Zine #7 October 2018
➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.
IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan33 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Miyazaki* Etymology: 二足の草鞋* Phrase of the Day* Kanji Spotlight: Big Dogs are Okay* Grammar Time! 失礼* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation
➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE