{"title":"Learn Japanese with Stories Collection","description":"\u003c!-- ===== Learn Japanese with Stories — Compact Centered Promo (No Image) ===== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    #stories-bundles-hero{\n      --ink:#0b1220; --muted:#5b6471; --panel:#ffffff; --ring:rgba(2,6,23,.10);\n      --accent:#ff7a00; --ok:#0ea45a; --radius:18px; --cta:#dc2626; \/* red *\/\n      font-family: Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n      color:var(--ink); margin:16px 0;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .wrap{\n      display:block; padding:16px 18px; background:var(--panel);\n      border:1px solid var(--ring); border-radius:var(--radius);\n      box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(2,6,23,.06); text-align:center;\n      max-width:1100px; margin-inline:auto;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .badge{\n      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:700; font-size:12px;\n      color:#fff; background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #ff9f4d);\n      padding:6px 10px; border-radius:999px; letter-spacing:.2px; white-space:nowrap;\n      margin-bottom:6px;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero h2{\n      margin:6px 0 6px 0; font-size:20px; line-height:1.25; font-weight:750;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero p.sub{\n      margin:0 0 10px 0; font-size:14px; color:var(--muted);\n    }\n\n    \/* Red CTA with gentle “float” motion *\/\n    #stories-bundles-hero .cta{\n      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-weight:800; font-size:14px;\n      padding:10px 14px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--cta); color:#fff; text-decoration:none;\n      border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(220,38,38,.25);\n      transform:translateY(0);\n      animation:ctaFloat 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .cta:hover{ filter:brightness(.97); transform:translateY(-1px); }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .cta:active{ transform:translateY(0); }\n\n    \/* Reduce\/disable motion for sensitive users *\/\n    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){\n      #stories-bundles-hero .cta{ animation:none; }\n    }\n    @keyframes ctaFloat{\n      0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0); }\n      50%{ transform:translateY(-2px); }\n    }\n\n    \/* Benefit chips centered *\/\n    #stories-bundles-hero .benefits{\n      display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px 12px; justify-content:center;\n      margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0; list-style:none;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .benefits li{\n      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:13px;\n      padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid var(--ring); border-radius:999px; background:#fafbfc;\n    }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .ok{ width:16px; height:16px; flex:0 0 16px; }\n    #stories-bundles-hero .note{ margin:8px 0 0 0; font-size:12px; color:var(--muted); }\n\n    \/* Tighten on small screens *\/\n    @media (max-width:640px){\n      #stories-bundles-hero .wrap{ padding:14px; }\n      #stories-bundles-hero h2{ font-size:18px; }\n      #stories-bundles-hero .benefits li{ font-size:12px; padding:5px 9px; }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"stories-bundles-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\" aria-label=\"Weekend Sale\"\u003e \u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#fff\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M13 2L3 14h7l-1 8 10-12h-7l1-8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Read and Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn Japanese with Stories — Two Best-Value Bundles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sub\"\u003eImprove your Japanese with fun legends, folktales, and stories that just about every Japanese person knows and loves. Every word defined and grammar explained. Best for upper beginners (or aggressive beginners!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"ok\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n          \u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"11\" stroke=\"var(--ok)\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M7 12.5l3.2 3.1L17 8.8\" stroke=\"var(--ok)\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        \u003c\/svg\u003e PDF \/ ePub \/ MP3s (many with Anki)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003csvg class=\"ok\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n          \u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"11\" stroke=\"var(--ok)\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\n          \u003cpath d=\"M7 12.5l3.2 3.1L17 8.8\" stroke=\"var(--ok)\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\n        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aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"11\" stroke=\"var(--ok)\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 12.5l3.2 3.1L17 8.8\" stroke=\"var(--ok)\" stroke-width=\"2.2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Satisfaction guaranteed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===== \/Compact Centered Promo ===== --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"complete-japanese-reader-collection","title":"Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 [10 Volumes] [Digital Books + Audios]","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.jrc{--ink:#1b2a4a;--blue:#1f7fc4;--orange:#ef6b1e;--red:#ff2a00;--sakura:#dd8295;\n     --cream:#fbf6ec;--paper:#ffffff;--line:#ece1cc;--muted:#5b6573;\n     max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;color:#28323f;line-height:1.62;font-size:16px;}\n.jrc *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.jrc p{margin:0 0 1rem;}\n.jrc h2.jrc-h{font-family:Georgia,\"Times New 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opacity:.35;margin:2.6rem auto;max-width:240px;}\n.jrc a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;}\n.jrc a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n\n@media(max-width:560px){\n  .jrc-hero h1{font-size:1.65rem;}\n  .jrc-marquee h2{font-size:1.3rem;}\n  .jrc .stories{columns:1;}\n  .jrc{font-size:15px;}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"jrc\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= HERO ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eFully Updated \u0026amp; Expanded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLearn Japanese \u003cspan\u003ewith Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Books 1-10 Rebuilt\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eRead the entire collection right inside our app, work through new exercises, enjoy cleaner furigana, and dig into roughly 100 pages of brand-new content across the ten books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"jrc-badge lvl\"\u003eN4 · Upper Beginner+\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jrc-badge app\"\u003eiPhone · iPad · Android\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jrc-badge\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"jrc-badge\"\u003eePub\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis bundles books 1-10 in the Learn Japanese with Stories series. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/collections\/bundles-offer\/products\/learn-japanese-with-stories-bundle-2\"\u003eBundle #2\u003c\/a\u003e continues with books 11-20 and we also offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/collections\/bundles-offer\/products\/learn-japanese-with-stories-complete-bundle-20-volumes-digital-books-audio-anki\"\u003ea super bundle with books 1-20\u003c\/a\u003e for a deeper discount.\u003c!-- ================= MARQUEE: BIGGEST DEAL ================= --\u003e\u003c\/p\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 (but you get those too!).\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\u003cp class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem; color: var(--muted);\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/page-breakdown_small_467d05f5-9062-43f8-912a-951cc9184c6f.jpg?v=1784033090\"\u003e\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 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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\u003eKanji in Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e updated and many books now have stroke order diagrams (we will add this to all of the books soon)\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. 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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\u003cp class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem; color: var(--muted);\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/page-breakdown_small_467d05f5-9062-43f8-912a-951cc9184c6f.jpg?v=1784033090\"\u003e\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 alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/JRC_Volumes_11-20_covers_web.jpg?v=1783970617\"\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\u003eKanji in Focus\u003c\/strong\u003e updated and many books now have stroke order diagrams (we will add this to all of the books soon)\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. Buying all ten volumes separately 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\u003eKicchomu's Ferryboat\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\/Learn_Japanese_with_Stories_17_Kicchomu-Sample.pdf?v=1783969408\" 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\"\u003eKicchomu's Ferryboat \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eNormal speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/Kicchomu_Ferryboat_-_Normal_Speed.mp3?v=1783969473\"\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ac slow\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lbl\"\u003eKicchomu's Ferryboat \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\/Kicchomu_Ferryboat_-_Slow_Speed.mp3?v=1783969484\"\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKachi Kachi Yama\u003c\/strong\u003e — A raccoon rascal is taught a lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tenjo\u003c\/strong\u003e — A folk story about celestial maidens who come down with feathered robes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Uriko\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Cinderella story about a girl born of a melon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikoichi and the Kitsune, Stories 1 and 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu and the Falling Star\u003c\/strong\u003e — Can you sweep a star from the sky with a broom? Well, Kicchomu can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu Selling Crows\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kicchomu finds a somewhat tricky way to sell his unwanted wares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of Eight\u003c\/strong\u003e — The lord tests Hikoichi with a difficult problem. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHikoichi, Fishing for Kappa\u003c\/strong\u003e — What is Hikoichi up to now? Why, he's fishing for a kappa. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBowl-wearing Princess\u003c\/strong\u003e — Her mother commanded her to wear a bowl upon her head. It brought her shame and embarrassment, but can it also bring her true love? [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wisdom of Oooka Echizen\u003c\/strong\u003e — This story is reminiscent of Solomon the Wise. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu's Mouse Carving\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kicchomu shows his skill exceeds that of a master carver. Well, maybe not skill; more like cunning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu's Ferryboat\u003c\/strong\u003e — A troublesome samurai gets outsmarted by Kicchomu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu's Big Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kicchomu has a big rock in his field. How does he get rid of it without lifting a finger?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e — Someone tricked Kicchomu into selling his horse. Read how he gets it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu and the Fire\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kicchomu's attempt to heed sage advice during a village crisis yields unexpected and comical results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKicchomu's Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e — His cunning ruse involving a seemingly magical horse leaves the wealthy headman utterly speechless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBunbuku Tea Kettle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A shape-shifting tanuki, disguised as a tea kettle, performs various tricks and brings fortune to a junk dealer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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). 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL ================= --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jrc-kicker\"\u003eWhy This Bundle Stands Out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eWhat You Get in the Complete Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\" style=\"max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 1.4rem; color: var(--muted);\"\u003eThis isn’t just a pile of files. 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Read the stories in the app, download them in multiple formats, listen to them anywhere, and review the vocabulary with Anki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jrc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 fully updated digital books\u003c\/strong\u003e in PDF and ePub format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-app access to every story\u003c\/strong\u003e on iPhone, iPad, and Android\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative-speaker audio for every story\u003c\/strong\u003e in both natural and slow speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Anki flashcard decks\u003c\/strong\u003e — one for each story, with some books including more than one deck\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Read primers, exercises, answer keys, and enrichment boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus books included:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHiragana\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Basics of Japanese\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMakoto Magazine #1\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"brush\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================= BUNDLE BREAKDOWN ================= --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"jrc-h\"\u003eInside the Two Bundles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle 1 — Volumes 1–10\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes early series favorites such as \u003cem\u003eHikoichi and the Young Lord\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMomotaro\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Inch-High Samurai\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKaguya Hime\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYuki Onna\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eUrashima Tarou\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHanasaka Jiisan\u003c\/em\u003e, and more — plus the three bonus books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card b\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle 2 — Volumes 11–20\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes \u003cem\u003eKachi Kachi Yama\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Tenjo\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePrincess Uriko\u003c\/em\u003e, the Kicchomu stories, Hikoichi trickster tales, \u003cem\u003eThe Wisdom of Oooka Echizen\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBunbuku Tea Kettle\u003c\/em\u003e, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-card s\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne master bundle, one low price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of buying the two 10-book bundles separately, you can grab the whole library in one package and save even more.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eMore than 40 Japanese stories across the 20 volumes — including the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jrc-list stories\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\u003cli\u003eKachi Kachi Yama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tenjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincess Uriko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Kitsune Story 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi and the Kitsune Story 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu and the Falling Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu Selling Crows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of Eight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHikoichi, Fishing for Kappa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBowl-wearing Princess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wisdom of Oooka Echizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu's Mouse Carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu's Ferryboat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu's Big Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu and the Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKicchomu's Horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBunbuku Tea Kettle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center jrc-jp\" style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--ink);\"\u003e日本語を物語で学ぼう！ \u003cspan style=\"color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem;\"\u003eLearn Japanese through stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/Screenshot_2026-07-13_184628.png?v=1783983001\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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 learners who know hiragana and want to start reading \u003cem\u003ereal Japanese\u003c\/em\u003e with support. If you want a structured, enjoyable bridge from textbook Japanese to actual reading, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolute beginner? Start with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thejapanshop.com\/products\/beri-beri-shoshinsha-beginners-bundle-digital-download\"\u003eBeri-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 \u003cstrong\u003e$6.99\u003c\/strong\u003e. That means the \u003cstrong\u003e20 books alone are a $139.80 value\u003c\/strong\u003e — and that’s before counting the three bonus books included through Bundle 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-box red\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the whole library for less.\u003c\/strong\u003e You could buy Bundle 1 and Bundle 2 separately for about \u003cstrong\u003e$60\u003c\/strong\u003e total — or get the \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Bundle here for just $49\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jrc-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay once, updated forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every future edit, improvement, expansion, or supplementary file we add to this complete bundle comes to you free for life.\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!-- ================= 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 — stories every Japanese person grows up with, presented for English-speaking learners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Japanese you can actually read\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully supported with vocabulary notes, grammar help, and natural examples.\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 improved glosses, cleaner furigana, and a full editorial pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive study built in\u003c\/strong\u003e — primers, exercises, answer keys, and story-by-story Anki review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar all at once\u003c\/strong\u003e — without making Japanese feel like a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible study\u003c\/strong\u003e — read in the app, print the PDFs, load the MP3s on your phone, or review vocab in Anki.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1214\/2784\/files\/anki_e1a6a208-a4a4-4097-ae32-95b0fe5e6a5e.jpg?v=1783984006\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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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