Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 3 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.

107 Pages | Includes Digital Files | 5.5 x 8.5 inch Paperback
This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files immediately after ordering.
Inch-High Samurai: Read–in Japanese–how a tiny, yet very brave samurai manages to marry a princess. Kaguya Hime: An old man finds a girl in a bamboo stalk and raises her as his own. It turns out, she is out of this world.
- 107 Pages
- For Beginners and Upper Beginners
- BONUS STORY: Kaguya hime
- MP3 recording of story both slow and normal speed
FREE PDF and MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker–download link found on the last page. Listen while reading to develop listening comprehension, reading skills, and building vocabulary.
Inch-High Samurai: Read–in Japanese–how a tiny, yet very brave samurai manages to marry a princess.
Kaguya Hime: An old man finds a girl in a bamboo stalk and raises her as his own. It turns out, she is out of this world.
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All vocabulary is defined in English under each paragraph
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The full story just in Japanese is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption
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An English translation is provided (but we encourage you to try the Japanese first)
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Extensive grammar notes for both stories
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Best of all, download FREE MP3s of the story read by a native Japanese speech actress. (Link will be emailed to you after ordering - check your spam folder if you don't see it)