This 6-book self-paced learning Japanese study guide is ON SALE + FREE Lifetime updates! For just one-time payment only, 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
Would you like to read real Japanese while learning about Japanese history?
UPDATE: Book 1 - Samurai and Daimyo have been revised and expanded with 3 Anki flashcard decks!
This series--currently 6 volumes--presents stories on Japanese history and culture. Like our Japanese fairy tale reader series, these eBooks break down every sentence with both vocabulary definitions and grammatical explanations. It also include MP3s of each story read both slowly and at normal speed.
Best of all, as we add more to this series, you will be able to get free updates. Buy now while the price is low!
We do not recommend this bundle for true beginners. If you are just starting out, please consider our beginner's bundle here.
- Includes Volume 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
- Eighteen Stories included: (more will be added for no extra charge)
* The Three Warlords who Unified Japan [Includes an Anki flashcard deck]
* Sakamoto Ryoma, the Reformer [Includes an Anki flashcard deck]
* Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest Swordsman [Includes an Anki flashcard deck]
* All about Ninja
* The Tragic Story of the 47 Ronin
* Takeda Shingen, the Man who almost had it All
* The Loyal Dog, Hachiko
* 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
* Seikan Tunnel - Includes two MP3s per story. One read normal speed and one slowly
- All Japanese have furigana those starting out with kanji. (in the Running Gloss section)
- Every sentence is broken down word-for-word and with explanation of the grammar.
- The full story in Japanese only (without the running gloss) is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption.
- Kanji in Focus covers the key kanji found in each essay
- 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!).
Audio Sample: A short normal speed reading followed by a slightly slower version (both are included for every story in the bundle.
While beginners to Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is required. Recommended for Upper Beginners to Intermediates. (JLPT N4 or N3 levels)
Learn about Japanese history and culture as you improve your vocabulary, reading, and listening comprehension.
Buy this bundle now and get ALL future volumes in this series FREE