{"title":"Instant Gratification Digital Downloads","description":"Gain instant access to Japanese readers and lessons with MP3s (recorded by native Japanese) and PDFs to print or take on the go. 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You should be able to open it as is, but if you have trouble, please use this free online tool to view the file -\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sheet.zoho.com\/sheet\/excelviewer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMomotaro, \u003c\/strong\u003ethe Peach boy is by far Japan’s most famous fairy tale. Now, you can read this famous mukashi banashi in real Japanese. Momotaro is a boy born of a peach who grows up to be a brave and mighty man. Oni is invading the village. The villagers beg Momotaro to get rid of the menace. Together with three strange allies, Momotaro heads off to Onigashima to defeat the Oni boss. Beginners can get a lot out of this product, but hiragana and very basic Japanese is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"productInfo\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONUS Story: The Tortoise and the Hare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn 83 Page PDF (for printing or viewing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA slow MP3 recording of the stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA normal speed MP3 recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindle and Nook ebook formats included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with PCs or Macs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Reader Collection Volume 2: Momotaro, the Peach Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRead Real Japanese with Free MP3s\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e** Recommended for Beginners of Japanese **\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRead the most famous Japanese fairy tale in real Japanese!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eEvery line and every word are explained and defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBONUS! We are also including the entire Usagi to Kame story (The Tortoise and the Hare) also with every word explained and defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP3s Included at no extra charge are two MP3s of both stories. One is read at the normal speed and the other at a slow, easy to follow speed. You will find the link to download the MP3s on the last page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-switch__content\" data-content=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: you will receive a zip file which must be opened with a PC or Mac. 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class=\"jrc-badge\"\u003eMP3 Audio\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jrc-badge\"\u003eAnki Decks\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jrc-badge\"\u003eSentence Explorer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= MARQUEE: BIGGEST DEAL ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-marquee\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eThe Biggest Upgrade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNow read the whole collection inside the app\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"stores\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"store\"\u003eiPhone\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"store\"\u003eiPad\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"store\"\u003eAndroid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"iPhone and Android app\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/app.jpg?v=1780058449\"\u003e \u003c!-- ================= BULK DISCOUNT ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-box blue\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy more, save more — no coupon needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= WHAT'S NEW ================= --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jrc-kicker\"\u003eThe Big Update\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eWhat Changed in This Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem; color: var(--muted);\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-group-label\"\u003e① Read anywhere — app, tablet, or phone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnlock every story in the app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the full collection in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app on iPhone, iPad, and Android — no files to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTap any word\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook up meanings and readings as you go, with the audio for each story built right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSentence Explorer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy each sentence interactively, word by word, online or in the app via Makoto+ Sentence Explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-group-label\"\u003e② Read with a plan — not just front to back\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Before You Read\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short, spoiler-free warm-up before each story: the grammar, vocabulary, and cultural patterns worth watching for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExercises + Answer Keys\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehension questions, particle fill-in-the-blanks, grammar-pattern hunts, and translation comparisons — with full answer keys so you can check yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnrichment Boxes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrammar spotlights, cultural notes, vocabulary builders, and reading tips dropped in right beside the sentence they explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-group-label\"\u003e③ Cleaner, more honest Japanese\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card s\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRomaji is gone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe removed romaji from the Japanese content and use furigana instead, so your eyes stay on the kana and kanji where they belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card s\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFurigana, done right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurigana 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card s\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA full editorial pass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe corrected readings, fixed word breakdowns (conjugations and morphology), and tightened every definition across the whole bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-group-label\"\u003e④ Beautiful and easy to use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRedesigned title pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle, watercolor illustration, audio QR codes, and a short story teaser — all on one page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNever lose your place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning headers and page numbers throughout, plus a clickable table of contents in every book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew art and structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh watercolor illustrations and ink-brush dividers, with three consistent sections per story: line-by-line → full Japanese → close English summary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-stat\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"num\"\u003e~100 pages\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eof brand-new content added across the ten books — and as always, every update is yours free, for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- NEW: updated covers grid --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"covers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/bundle1_covers_grid_web.jpg?v=1780055184\" alt=\"The ten updated book covers in the Japanese Reader Collection, Bundle 1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cap\"\u003eAll ten books, freshly redesigned inside and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= WHAT'S INCLUDED ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bundle is complete with \u003cstrong\u003eten full-length volumes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Read them in the app or download instantly in digital format and start improving your reading (PDFs \u0026amp; ePub), your listening (MP3s), and your vocabulary right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jrc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-app access to every story\u003c\/strong\u003e on iPhone, iPad, and Android — tap any word, hear the audio, study without juggling files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen fully updated books\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Japanese Reader Collection, ready to download the moment you buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnki flashcard decks\u003c\/strong\u003e with the vocabulary from the stories — use the free Anki software to lock it in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative-speaker audio for every story\u003c\/strong\u003e, recorded at both slow and natural speed, with QR codes to stream on demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMakoto+ Sentence Explorer access\u003c\/strong\u003e for interactive, word-by-word study online or in the app.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= WHO IS THIS FOR ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle is built for \u003cstrong\u003eupper beginners through intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e students of Japanese. Just starting out? No problem — we have a bundle made for you. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/beri-beri-shoshinsha-beginners-bundle-digital-download\"\u003eSee our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= VALUE ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eIncredible Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $6.99. All ten volumes plus two bonuses would run \u003cstrong\u003e$69.90\u003c\/strong\u003e — get them all today for about half that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-box red\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay once, updated forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every future edit, expansion, and supplementary file we add to this bundle comes to you free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"shop\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/furigana_480x480.png?v=1638479620\" alt=\"Furigana over kanji example\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= EXAMPLE CONTENT ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eExample Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eFlip through the opening pages of \u003cstrong\u003eHikoichi and the Young Lord\u003c\/strong\u003e below, then hear the same story read at both speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Slick PDF reader --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-pdf\" id=\"jrcPdf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-pdf-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"jrc-pdf-btn\" id=\"jrcPrev\" type=\"button\" disabled\u003e‹ Prev\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jrc-pdf-ind\"\u003ePage \u003cspan id=\"jrcCur\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \/ \u003cspan id=\"jrcTot\"\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"jrc-pdf-btn\" id=\"jrcNext\" type=\"button\" disabled\u003eNext ›\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-pdf-stage\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jrc-pdf-load\" id=\"jrcLoad\"\u003eLoading sample…\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ccanvas id=\"jrcCanvas\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/canvas\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jrc-pdf-fallback\"\u003eTrouble viewing? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/JRC_1_Hikoichi_SAMPLE_with_cover.pdf?v=1780055498\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOpen the sample PDF in a new tab\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Audio players --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-audio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lbl\"\u003eHikoichi and the Young Lord \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eNatural speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/1-Hikoichi-Young-Lord.mp3?v=1780056230\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac slow\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lbl\"\u003eHikoichi and the Young Lord \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSlow speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/1-Hikoichi-Young-Lord-slow.mp3?v=1780056232\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= STORIES ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eStories Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003eAll the stories across ten fully updated books — read in the app, or as eBooks plus sound files:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jrc-list stories\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Young Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Living Umbrella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTengu's Straw Raincoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMomotaro, the Peach Boy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsagi to Kame (the Tortoise \u0026amp; the Hare)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Inch-High Samurai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaguya Hime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mouse Bride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIkkyuu-san\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cut-Tongue Sparrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKobutori Jiisan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYuki Onna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchin and Kiyohime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Little Match Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Wondrous Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Trickster Tanuki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Oni's Mask and the Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Fountain of Youth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hundred Tales Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wise Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrashima Tarou\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Young Man Who Slept Three Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanasaka Jiisan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Hanami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus two bonuses:\u003c\/strong\u003e our \u003cem\u003eHiragana\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Basics of Japanese\u003c\/em\u003e books, along with \u003cem\u003eMakoto Magazine #1\u003c\/em\u003e — which is what brings the full value of this bundle to $83.88.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center jrc-jp\" style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink);\"\u003e日本語を磨こう！ \u003cspan style=\"color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem;\"\u003eLet's polish our Japanese!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= BENEFITS ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eWhat You Get with Every Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jrc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fun way into Japanese folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic tales every Japanese person grows up with, but few Westerners have ever heard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Japanese you can actually read.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you know hiragana, these fully annotated stories are within reach today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery line and every word explained and defined\u003c\/strong\u003e — now with corrected glosses and cleaner furigana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive practice built in:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Before You Read\" primers, exercises, and answer keys turn each reader into a real workbook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild vocabulary, grasp new grammar patterns, and sharpen reading and listening\u003c\/strong\u003e — all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo native recordings per story\u003c\/strong\u003e (slow and natural). Read in the app, print the PDFs, or load the MP3s on your phone and study anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"shop\" style=\"max-width: 480px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/anki.jpg?v=1780058449\" alt=\"Anki decks to learn the vocabulary\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.ankiweb.net\/\"\u003eAnki is free flashcard software.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo install:\u003c\/strong\u003e double-click a supplied deck file to add it to Anki, or send it to your phone for the mobile version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= FORMATS BOX ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery one of our bundles includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"check\" style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus Anki flashcard decks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ In-app access on iPhone, iPad, and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ One-time payment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ Discounted versus buying each book on Amazon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ Instant download — no waiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong style=\"color: var(--red);\"\u003eSatisfaction guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it's too easy or too hard, tell us and we'll swap it for a better-suited bundle or refund you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ Need help opening the eBooks? 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margin-top: 10px;\n font-style: italic;\n }\n \n \/* FAQ Section *\/\n .faq-section {\n margin: 60px 0;\n }\n \n .faq-title {\n text-align: center;\n font-size: 36px;\n margin-bottom: 40px;\n color: #333;\n }\n \n .faq-item {\n background: white;\n border-radius: 15px;\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n overflow: hidden;\n box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);\n transition: all 0.3s ease;\n }\n \n .faq-item:hover {\n box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n }\n \n .faq-question {\n padding: 25px;\n background: #f8f9fa;\n font-weight: bold;\n color: #333;\n cursor: pointer;\n position: relative;\n padding-right: 50px;\n }\n \n .faq-question::after {\n content: '+';\n position: absolute;\n right: 25px;\n top: 50%;\n transform: translateY(-50%);\n font-size: 24px;\n color: #667eea;\n }\n \n .faq-answer {\n padding: 25px;\n color: #666;\n line-height: 1.8;\n }\n \n \/* Final CTA *\/\n .final-cta {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);\n color: white;\n padding: 60px;\n border-radius: 20px;\n text-align: center;\n margin: 60px 0;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n \n .final-cta::before {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n width: 300px;\n height: 300px;\n background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);\n border-radius: 50%;\n top: -150px;\n right: -150px;\n }\n \n .final-cta-title {\n font-size: 36px;\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n position: relative;\n z-index: 2;\n }\n \n .final-cta-subtitle {\n font-size: 20px;\n margin-bottom: 30px;\n opacity: 0.9;\n position: relative;\n z-index: 2;\n }\n \n \/* Responsive *\/\n @media (max-width: 768px) {\n .hero-title {\n font-size: 32px;\n }\n \n .hero-subtitle {\n font-size: 18px;\n }\n \n .book-item {\n flex-direction: column;\n }\n \n .feature-grid {\n grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n }\n }\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero-section\" style=\"padding: 25px 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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Updates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet all future additions and improvements at no extra cost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book Showcase --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-showcase\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 1: Kotowaza --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/proverb-example_large.jpg?v=1498167963\" alt=\"Kotowaza Japanese Proverbs\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003eことわざ Kotowaza: Japanese Proverbs \u0026amp; Sayings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eDiscover 50 timeless Japanese proverbs with native audio, example sentences, and detailed explanations. Learn the wisdom of Japan through its traditional sayings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e108-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eMP3 Audio\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eAnki Deck\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eePub Format\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"audio-sample\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/chirmo-tsumoreba.mp3?v=1748002160\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the audio element.\n \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"audio-label\"\u003eSample: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 2: 101 Japanese Idioms Vol. 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/idioms101-example_large.jpg?v=1498168486\" alt=\"101 Japanese Idioms\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003e101 Japanese Idioms - Volume 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eMaster 101 of the most common and useful idiomatic expressions in Japanese. Each idiom comes with audio, example sentences, and clear explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e205-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e300+ MP3s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003ePDF \u0026amp; ePub\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eAnki Flashcards\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eMobile Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"audio-sample\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/nekonohitai-all.mp3?v=1748005042\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the audio element.\n \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"audio-label\"\u003eSample: 猫のひたいほど tiny; the size of a cat's forehead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 3: 101 Japanese Idioms Vol. 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/JapaneseIdiomsbook_480x480.jpg?v=1708366241\" alt=\"101 More Japanese Idioms\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003e101 More Japanese Idioms - Volume 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eThe sequel delivers another 101 commonly used idioms. Continue expanding your Japanese expression repertoire with this essential collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e175-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eePub \u0026amp; MP3s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eFlashcard Deck\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eAll Devices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"audio-sample\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/6..mp3?v=1748005305\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the audio element.\n \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"audio-label\"\u003eSample: 猫舌 sensitive tongue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 4: 101 Japanese Idioms Vol. 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"new-badge\"\u003eNEW!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/Idiom_Volume_3_New.jpg?v=1723561934\" alt=\"Japanese Idioms Volume 3\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003e101 More Japanese Idioms - Volume 3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eEven more idioms for your learning arsenal! Explore an additional 101 expressions to sound more natural and native-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e124-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eMP3s with Examples\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eComplete Flashcards\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eMobile Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"audio-sample\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/Idiom_1.mp3?v=1748005410\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the audio element.\n \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"audio-label\"\u003eSample: 腹が立つ feel angry or upset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 5: Sound Words --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/sound-ad_large.jpg?v=1502735614\" alt=\"Japanese Sound Words\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003e擬音語・擬態語 Sound Words in Japanese\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eLearn 99 of the most expressive and fun sound-based words in Japanese. Master onomatopoeia and mimetic words that bring Japanese to life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e108-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e99 MP3s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eePub\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eExample Sentences\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"audio-sample\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/001_atsuatsu.mp3?v=1748005602\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the audio element.\n \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"audio-label\"\u003eSample: あつあつ something piping hot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 6: Famous Japanese Sayings --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/famous.png?v=1748006823\" alt=\"Famous Japanese Sayings\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003e名言 Famous Japanese Sayings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eExplore the wisdom and philosophy of Japan through its most famous sayings. Perfect for deepening cultural understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e82-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eCultural Insights\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eAudio Files\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003ePDF \u0026amp; ePub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"audio-sample\"\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\"\u003e\n \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/01_-_I_am_a_Cat.mp3?v=1748006880\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n Your browser does not support the audio element.\n \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"audio-label\"\u003eSample audio from Famous Japanese Sayings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 7: 30-Day Challenge --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/example_480x480.jpg?v=1603408373\" alt=\"30 Day Challenge Japanese\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003eBeginning Japanese: 30-Day Challenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eStart each day with a quick, engaging lesson. Perfect bite-sized learning covering kanji, idioms, vocabulary, and grammar breakdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e122-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e120 MP3s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eDaily Lessons\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eePub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 8: Memes Vol. 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/ad2_480x480.png?v=1642101054\" alt=\"Japanese Memes Volume 1\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003eミーム Learn Japanese Through Memes - Vol. 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eMemes + Japanese = Fun learning! Break down 50 funny and informative meme-based lessons. Learn vocabulary the entertaining way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e114-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e50 Memes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e50 MP3s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eGrammar Explained\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 9: Memes Vol. 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/meme-2--ad_480x480.png?v=1642101080\" alt=\"Japanese Memes Volume 2\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003eミーム Learn Japanese Through Memes - Vol. 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eEven more memes and sentence breakdowns to keep the laughs and learning going strong. Modern Japanese as it's actually used online!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-features\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e115-page PDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e50 More Memes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003e50 MP3s\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"feature-tag\"\u003eComplete Breakdowns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Book 10: Unpacking Japanese Words --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"new-badge\"\u003eNEW!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-image-container\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/New_Unpacking_Japanese_Words_book.jpg?v=1744380474\" alt=\"Unpacking Japanese Words\" class=\"book-image\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"book-title\"\u003e言葉を解く Unpacking Japanese Words\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"book-description\"\u003eDive deep into the origins and nuances of 60 fascinating Japanese words. 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If you are just starting out, please consider \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/beri-beri-shoshinsha-beginners-bundle-digital-download\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eour beginner's bundle here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Volume 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEighteen Stories included:\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(more will be added for no extra charge)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* The Three Warlords Who Unified Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Sakamoto Ryoma, the Reformer\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest Swordsman \u003cbr\u003e* All about Ninja\u003cbr\u003e* The Tragic Story of the 47 Ronin\u003cbr\u003e* Takeda Shingen, the Man who almost had it All\u003cbr\u003e* The Loyal Dog, Hachiko\u003cbr\u003e* Instant Ramen\u003cbr\u003e* Kurosawa of the World\u003cbr\u003e* Reiwa, a New Era\u003cbr\u003e* Tsuyu, Japan's Rainy Season\u003cbr\u003e* Japan's Giant Hornet\u003cbr\u003e* Ukiyo-e Part I About Ukiyo-e\u003cbr\u003e* Ukiyo-e Part II About the Artists\u003cbr\u003e* Ukiyo-e Part III Influence on Western Art\u003cbr\u003e* Tunnels in Japan\u003cbr\u003e* The Blue Tunnel\u003cbr\u003e* Seikan Tunnel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two MP3s per story. 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Cancel at any time!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanesepage.com\/makoto-e-zine-samurai-subscription-plan\/\"\u003eClick here to learn more.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/logo-on-white_large.png?v=1525019196\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIN THIS ISSUE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW READER: 47 Ronin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003ePrefecture Spotlight: Okinawa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003eEtymology: おはよう\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003ePhrase of the Day: English Proverbs in Japanese\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003eKanji Spotlight: The Bear Imposters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* \u003c\/span\u003eGrammar Time! 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Oh, and every word and grammatical pattern is defined and explained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"270\" width=\"285\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/Makoto_Sentence_Explorer_Logo.jpg?v=1752848900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: left;\"\u003eNow, every single story in the Yonde Miyo~ series is also available inside our brand-new \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eMakoto+ Sentence Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/About_read_repeat_in_book.jpg?v=1752848736\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: left;\"\u003eThis 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"535\"\u003efree, unlimited access\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/ST-sentence-example.png?v=1752848759\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: rgb(85, 85, 85); line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: center;\"\u003eInteractively 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #333; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003eThere are over two dozen of these stories. And that's just one section of Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Value Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6f9fc 0%, #eef2f7 100%); padding: 40px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 40px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eINCREDIBLE VALUE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eGet 16 eBooks and resource packs for one low price and all with sound files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #ff2a00; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003ePay once and get lifetime updates including updates and supplementary material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- What's Included Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center;\"\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; 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padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHiragana Worksheets\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #fff4f4; color: #ff2a00; font-size: 12px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-left: 5px;\"\u003eExclusive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKatakana, the Basics of Japanese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e100 Grammar Points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e100 Essential Kanji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Content Items - Second Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col start=\"7\" style=\"list-style-position: inside; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInazuma 1: About Japanese Pronouns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFrank \u0026amp; the Obaasan Volume 1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003e[a beginning reader]\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFrank \u0026amp; the Obaasan Volume 2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003e[a beginning reader]\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e101 Japanese Set Phrases \u0026amp; Power Words\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #e6f7ff; color: #00aaff; font-size: 12px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-left: 5px;\"\u003eAnki Deck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eYonde Miyo~ Volume 1 \u003cspan style=\"background: #fff4f4; color: #ff2a00; font-size: 12px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-left: 5px;\"\u003eNOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eYonde Miyo~ Volume 2 \u003cspan style=\"background: #fff4f4; 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color: #ff2a00; font-size: 12px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-left: 5px;\"\u003eNOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eYonde Miyo~ Volume 5\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background: #fff4f4; color: #ff2a00; font-size: 12px; padding: 2px 6px; border-radius: 4px; margin-left: 5px;\"\u003eNOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMakotoMagazine #1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #00aaff;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMakotoMagazine #19\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #00aaff;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJapanese Sentences: Beginning Phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-top: 20px; line-height: 1.6; color: #666; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e* All of the above are exclusive to this bundle except the two Makoto Magazine issues (which are also found in the value bundles \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/makotobundle1\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/makoto-issues-19-24-value-bundle-digital-download-only\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eVolume 4\u003c\/a\u003e) and The Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese book (which is also in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/complete-japanese-reader-collection\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eJapanese Reader Collection\u003c\/a\u003e). The Frank and the Obaasan series is also found in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/frank-and-the-obaasan-a-japanese-reader-for-beginners\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eits own\u003c\/a\u003e, but this is the best value overall. All other titles and worksheets are only found here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #fc0808; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAll titles include sound files!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFor beginners of Japanese--even (especially) those just starting out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- About Title Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #333; font-size: 24px; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eABOUT THE TITLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe name is a play on two English words plus the Japanese word for \"beginner\". ベリー \u003cspan\u003eberi-\u003c\/span\u003e sounds like \"very\" and \"berry\" and 初心者 shoshinsha means \"beginner\" in Japanese (see the breakdown of that word below).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eSo, ベリーベリー初心者 (\u003cspan\u003eberi- beri- shoshinsha\u003c\/span\u003e) can mean \"very very beginners\" or \"berry berry beginners.\" The name isn't particularly meaningful, but it is cute and we like it. :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Complete Beginner Bundle Cross-Sell --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1 0%, #fff3cd 100%); border-left: 5px solid #f5a623; border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px 30px; margin: 40px 0; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e🎌 Love this bundle? 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Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; every single line and every word are explained and defined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for beginners to intermediates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress of each story. 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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 with a free 7 day trial. Cancel at any time!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanesepage.com\/makoto-e-zine-subscription-plan\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick here to learn more.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg id=\"_idgpn_1\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/logo-on-white_large.png?v=1525019196\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakoto E-Zine series #32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, Japanese trivia, and much more. Not only that, but every issue will include a brand new reader with newly recorded high-quality MP3s for you to download for no extra charge.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIN THIS ISSUE: October 2020\u003cbr\u003eTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocabulary: Using your chin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefecture Spotlight: Kyoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial: About Fushimi Inari Taisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtymology: Akachan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnime Phrase of the Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaiku: Natsume Souseki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanji Spotlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrammar Time!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part II (Intermediate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanesepage.com\/makoto-e-zine-samurai-subscription-plan\/\"\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"hidden\" id=\"idg-io-safe-browsing-enabled\" oninit=\"true\"\u003e","brand":"TheJapanShop.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36492175769761,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/products\/32-800.jpg?v=1601416534"},{"product_id":"learn-japanese-with-stories-audibook-bundle","title":"Learn Japanese with Stories AUDIOBOOK BUNDLE [5 Volume Bundle] [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis bundle includes FIVE full-length audiobooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the audiobook versions of our Learn Japanese with Stories bundle \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #00aaff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/complete-japanese-reader-collection\"\u003efound here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Eventually, this bundle will include all 10 books as audiobooks. \u003cstrong\u003eBuy the bundle now and get future audiobooks free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample of the line-by-line feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"iamclayb\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-247300221\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/1073783491\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\u0026amp;visual=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" allow=\"autoplay\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-247300221\" title=\"iamclayb\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiamclayb\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-247300221\/inch-high-samurai-line-by-line-sample\" title=\"Inch-high Samurai Line-by-line sample\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInch-high Samurai Line-by-line sample\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Runtime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiobook 1: Hikoichi (4 stories): Runtime: 3:12:00 (three hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiobook 2: Momotaro \u0026amp; Tortoise and the Hare: Runtime: 00:56:41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiobook 3: Inch-high Samurai \u0026amp; Kaguya-hime, the Moon Princess: Runtime: 1:42:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiobook 4: The Mouse Bride \u0026amp; Ikkyuu-san: Runtime: 44:08\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiobook 5: Shitakiri Suzume \u0026amp; Kobutori-jiisan: Runtime: 1:06:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM THE AUDIO IN OUR REGULAR EBOOK BUNDLE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle covers the same material as our \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/complete-japanese-reader-collection\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eLearn Japanese with Stories eBook bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. However, for this Audiobook Bundle, you don't need to refer to any paper material (although a PDF of the material is included). You can listen and learn anywhere and at any time. With our regular eBook bundle edition, the audio is limited to slow and normal speed recordings of the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bundle is recommended for upper beginners to intermediate students of Japanese. These audiobooks make listening to native material easier and less intimidating, but it may be too frustrating for true beginners. If you are just starting out, no problem! We have a bundle just for you. \u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/beri-beri-shoshinsha-beginners-bundle-digital-download\" style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eClick here to learn about our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e---\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Each audiobook sells on Audible and elsewhere for $6-10. \u003cstrong\u003eGet the first four audiobooks for \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003ea discounted price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay once and get lifetime updates (that includes 5 more future audiobooks!). \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFuture updates and future volumes will be added free of charge even though this bundle's price will increase as we add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Japanese Listening comprehension\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/listening-ad_07f85e8a-65e8-4c8d-806d-72555ccfa17c_480x480.png?v=1601997866\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/listening-ad_07f85e8a-65e8-4c8d-806d-72555ccfa17c_480x480.png?v=1601997866\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e聞き取り練習しましょう。\u003cbr\u003eLet's practice listening comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEach audiobook presents each story in four ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStory read slowly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStory read line-by-line with each vocabulary word defined in English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eStory read normal speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eEnglish summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll receive a download link immediately after purchase. If you want to practice a particular section, you'll get MP3s for each section of every story. If you just want to drop it into your phone or audio player as one big audiobook, you'll also find a single MP3 for each book. A PDF of each book is also provided (but not required.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis video is the first story in the first volume (which contains four complete stories). 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