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Makoto Issues 1-6 Value Bundle + 2 Bonuses [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$ 15.00
$ 28.98
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
➡️ Want more Makoto? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10%-20% off reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com, and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.
BONUS: This bundle also includes Ninja Penguin Speaks Japanese in Japan & Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese
This bundle set includes the first six full Makoto e-zine issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues and bonuses were bought separately, the cost would be $32.98 but get it today at more than half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
These six issues include six readers on key figures of Japanese history.
Makoto #1: Included reader: The Warrior Leaders of the Sengoku Period
Makoto #2: Included reader: Sakamoto Ryoma
Makoto #3: Included reader: Miyamoto Musashi
Makoto #4: Included reader: Ninja
Makoto #5: Included reader: 47 Ronin
Makoto #6: Included reader: Takeda Shingen
EXTRA BONUS: Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese (a $4.49 value--master hiragana in less than two weeks)
EXTRA BONUS: Ninja Penguin Talks Japanese in Japan (a $4.49 value--learn about the 47 Japanese prefectures + over 500 important beginner-level vocabulary words)
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Hiragana is the first Japanese syllabary a student often learns. It forms the basis for really everything else. And you really need to know hiragana to use the readers to their fullest purpose. So, as an extra bonus, we are also including our book on Hiragana, also a $4.49 value.
Here’s what you get:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese history in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories. (Don’t know hiragana yet?! No problem. Our book to help you master hiragana is included.)
For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each and the two bonus books sell for $4.49 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $28.98! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.
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Makoto Issues 7-12 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$ 15.00
$ 24.00
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
➡️ Want more Makoto? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10%-20% off reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com, and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #7 through #12. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
These six issues include six readers on key figures of Japanese history.
Makoto #7: The Frank & the Obaasan Saga Begins!
Makoto #8: Included reader: The Fountain of Youth
Makoto #9: Included reader: The Hundred Tale Game
Makoto #10: Included reader: The Wise Child
Makoto #11: Included reader: The Loyal Dog, Hachiko
Makoto #12: Included reader: Instant Ramen
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.
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Makoto Issues 13-18 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$ 15.00
$ 24.00
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
➡️ Want more Makoto? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10%-20% off reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com, and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #13 through #18. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #13: Included reader: World-Renowned Kurosawa
Makoto #14: Included reader: The Young Man who Slept for Three Years
Makoto #15: Included reader: Blossoming Old Man
Makoto #16: Included reader: Reiwa, A New Era
Makoto #17: Included reader: Japan's Rainy Season
Makoto #18: Included reader: Japan's Giant Wasps
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.
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Makoto Issues 19-24 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$ 15.00
$ 24.00
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #19 through #24. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #19: Included reader: Ukyoe, Part One
Makoto #20: Included reader: Ukyoe, Part Two
Makoto #21: Included reader: Ukyoe, Part Three
Makoto #22: Included reader: Shinkansen
Makoto #23: Included reader: Yokai! Kappa
Makoto #24: Included reader: Yokai! Tengu
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.
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Makoto Issues 25-30 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$ 15.00
$ 24.00
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #25 through #30 for six complete issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #25: Included reader: Sakura
Makoto #26: Included reader: Nine-Tailed Fox
Makoto #27: Included reader: Japanese Tunnels
Makoto #28: Included reader: The Blue Tunnel
Makoto #29: Included reader: Seikan Tunnel
Makoto #30: Included reader: Beckoning Cat
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress of each story. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.
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Makoto Issues 31-36 Value Bundle [DIGITAL DOWNLOAD]
$ 15.00
$ 24.00
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #31 through #36 for six complete issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #31: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Three (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part I (Intermediate) [39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 10 Sounds Files]
Makoto #32: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate) [42 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 13 Sounds Files]
Makoto #33: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Five (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part III (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 11 Sounds Files]
Makoto #34: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Six (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound Files]
Makoto #35: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Seven (beginner) + Onsen (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 11 Sound Files]
Makoto #36: TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Eight (beginner) + Nara (Intermediate) [47 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sound Files]
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress of each story. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

Makoto Japanese e-Zine #7 October 2018
$ 4.00
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan33 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Miyazaki* Etymology: 二足の草鞋* Phrase of the Day* Kanji Spotlight: Big Dogs are Okay* Grammar Time! 失礼* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #1
$ 4.00
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20+ ways to say I, ME, & THEE
IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: The Warrior Leaders of the Sengoku Period
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: FUKUI* Etymology: 折り紙付き* Phrase of the Day: Murphy’s Law* Ukiyo-e: Sharaku* Kanji Spotlight: 集* Grammar Time! ~ほうがいい
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #2
$ 4.00
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Ocha: All about Japanese Green Tea NEW READER: Sakamoto Ryoma
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns: おやじギャグ* Prefecture Spotlight: ISHIKAWA* Etymology: 狸寝入り* Phrase of the Day: Famous novel opening lines* Ukiyo-e: Utamaro* Kanji Spotlight: 悪* Grammar Time! ~ましょう
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #13 March 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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IN THIS ISSUE: March 2019
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Kurosawa Reader* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Angry words* Prefecture Spotlight: Ehime* Etymology: Unexpected Katakana* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Takahama Kyoshi* Kanji Spotlight: Counting Days* Grammar Time! が* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 9 Kurosawa Reader
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This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #31 through #36 for six complete issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
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Makoto #37: Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan #9 (beginner) + Jigokudani Wild Monkey Park (Intermediate) [39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sounds Files]
Makoto #38: Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan #10 (beginner) + Japanese Fruits (Intermediate) [45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sounds Files]
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Makoto #40: Japanese Readers: Japanese Toilet (beginner) + Princess Uriko and the Amanojaku (Intermediate) [46 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound Files]
Makoto #41: Japanese Readers: The Closet (beginner) + Celestial Maiden’s Feathered Robe (Intermediate) [48 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 20 Sound Files]
Makoto #42: Japanese Readers: ii toshi (beginner) + Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of the Eight (Intermediate) [54 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 22 Sound iles]
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Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #19 September 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #19Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: September 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan #15 (LAST EPISODE!) & Ukiyoe, Part One* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time!* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 15 and Ukiyoe, Part One
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #9 December 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & The Hundred Tales Game37 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Nagasaki* Etymology: Oyatsu* Phrase of the Day: Tomorrow is another day* Kanji Spotlight: Directions* Grammar Time! Using Ne* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation* The Hundred Tales Game
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #4 July 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Ninja
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Aichi* Etymology* Phrase of the Day: Love Words* Japanese Art: Byobu* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time! * Reader: Ninja!
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #10 January 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE: New Year's Special Issue
NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan & The Wise Child31 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
* Prefecture Spotlight: Saga
* Etymology: New Year's Eve in Japanese
* Phrase of the Day: New Year's Greetings
* Kanji Spotlight: Kanji Stroke Order Rules
* Grammar Time! GA as a conjunction
* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation [Beginner Level]
* The Wise Child Reader [Beginner Level]
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #3 June 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Sushi: How to Make Sushi Easy and Cheap NEW READER: Miyamoto Musashi
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns: おやじギャグ* Prefecture Spotlight: Toyama* Etymology: 二枚目* Phrase of the Day: Useful English proverbs in Japanese* Ukiyo-e: Hokusai* Kanji Spotlight: 金* Grammar Time! 予定 and つもり* Reader: Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest Swordsman
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #20 October 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #20Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: October 2019NEW READER: よんでみよう! Let's Read! & Ukiyoe, Part Two* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time!* Japanese Readers: Yonde miyou! Let's Read! and Ukiyoe, Part Two
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #8 November 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & The Fountain of Youth33 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Kumamoto* Etymology: Mizu ni Nagasou* Phrase of the Day: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword* Kanji Spotlight: JLPT N5 Kanji Numbers* Grammar Time! Plan To: yotei; tsumori* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation* The Fountain of Youth
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #5 August 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: 47 Ronin
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Okinawa* Etymology: おはよう* Phrase of the Day: English Proverbs in Japanese* Kanji Spotlight: The Bear Imposters* Grammar Time! To Decide Upon* Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #18 August 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #18Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: August 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Japan's Giant Hornets* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time! * Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 14 and Japan's Giant Hornets
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #14 April 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #14Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: April 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & The Young Man Who Slept for Three Years* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Hot Sounding Word* Prefecture Spotlight: Kochi* Etymology: Karaoke* Phrase of the Day: Suiting a horse* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Getting Around* Grammar Time! の* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 10 The Young Man Who Slept for Three Years
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #6 September 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW READER: Takeda Shingen38 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: あばよ* Phrase of the Day: Here's looking at you, kid.* Kanji Spotlight: Behaviors* Grammar Time! しまう* Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation
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Makoto Magazine #40 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
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Makoto E-Zine series #40
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)
All the fun Japanese not found in textbooks! FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: June 2021 TWO NEW READERS: Japanese Toilets (beginner) + Uriko and the Amanojaku (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: ookina kao o suru
Prefecture Spotlight: Wakayama
Etymology: Amanojaku
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku: By Aoki Kayoko
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time! All about the topic particle は wa
Japanese Japanese Toilets (beginner) + Princess Uriko and the Amanojaku (Intermediate)

Makoto Japanese e-Zine #21 November 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #21Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: November 2019NEW READER: よんでみよう! Let's Read! & Ukiyoe, Part Three* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: Cat* Phrase of the Day: Using chotto* Haiku Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Big* Grammar Time! Polite negative questions* Japanese Readers: Japanese Snowman (beginner) + Ukiyoe Part 3 (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #17 July 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #17Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: July 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Tsuyu, Japan's Rainy Season* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Make Haste Slowly* Prefecture Spotlight: Yamaguchi* Etymology: Saba o Yomu* Phrase of the Day: Kata o Motsu* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Ki* Grammar Time! ikutsu* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 13 and Japan's Rainy Season
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #25 March 2020 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #25Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: March 2020TWO NEW READERS: Japanese Cherry Blossoms (beginner) + Sakura (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb
Prefecture Spotlight: Saga
Etymology: Send salt to the enemy
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: paper
Grammar Time! まだ
Japanese Readers: Japanese Cherry Blossoms (beginner) + Sakura (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #23 January 2020 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #23Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: January 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Japanese Schools (Beginner-level) & Kappa (Intermediates)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: Cat* Cool Anime / Manga Phrase* Haiku Takahama Kyoshi* Kanji Spotlight: Language Kanji* Grammar Time! Keredo* Japanese Readers: Let's Read! Japanese Schools (Beginner-level) & Kappa (Intermediates)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #11 January B 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE: Mid-Month January Special Issue
NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan & The Loyal Dog, Hachiko34 Pages
* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
* Vocabulary: Common Foods
* Prefecture Spotlight: Fukuoka
* Etymology: Sushi
* Phrase of the Day: My Mouth is Heavy
* Kanji Spotlight: Kanji Colors
* Grammar Time! Yo! I am telling ya!
* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation [Beginner Level]
* The Loyal Dog, Hachiko Reader [Beginner Level]
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #16 June 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #16Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: June 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Reiwa, A New Era* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Mouth is a Disaster* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagawa* Etymology: Kuromaku* Phrase of the Day: A little Birdie told me* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Nature Kanji* Grammar Time! Amario* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 12 and Reiwa, A New Era
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #15 May 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #15Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new 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. IN THIS ISSUE: May 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Hanasaka Jiisan, the Blossoming Old Man* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Don't Stick Out!* Prefecture Spotlight: Tokushima* Etymology: tonikaku* Phrase of the Day: omoigakenai* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Body Part Kanji* Grammar Time! ga* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 11 and Hanasaka Jiisan
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #34 December 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #34
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: December 2020
41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Six (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 目をかける
Prefecture Spotlight: Hiroshima
Etymology: バツイチ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : Kobayashi Issa
Kanji Spotlight: 町
Grammar Time! や
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Mt. Fuji (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #32 October 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #32Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: October 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part II (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Using your chin
Prefecture Spotlight: Kyoto
Special: About Fushimi Inari Taisha
Etymology: Akachan
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku: Natsume Souseki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Four (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part II (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #22 December 2019 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #22Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: December 2019TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Island Country (Beginner-level) & History of the Shinkansen (Intermediates)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Miyazaki* Etymology: Moshi Moshi* Cool Anime / Manga Phrase* Haiku Basho* Kanji Spotlight: N5 Kanji with "sun"* Grammar Time! Dou Desu Ka?* Japanese Readers: Let's Read! Island Country (Beginner-level) & History of the Shinkansen (Intermediates)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #12 February 2019
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IN THIS ISSUE: February 2019
NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & The Japanese Man who Invented Instant Ramen* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Basic Adjectives* Prefecture Spotlight: Oita* Etymology: Kingyo no fun* Phrase of the Day: Dogs and Monkeys* Haiku: Masaoka Shiki* Kanji Spotlight: Nature Kanji* Grammar Time! The Feminine Wa* Frank and the Obaasan Reader, Grammatical Notes, Kanji Notes, and English Translation [Beginner Level]* The Man who Invented Instant Ramen Reader [Beginner Level]
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Makoto Magazine #46 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
from $ 4.00
Makoto E-Zine series #46
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: December 2021
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: あいづちを打つ
Prefecture Spotlight: Fukui
Etymology: 民
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 芥川龍之介
Kanji Spotlight: 曜
Grammar Time! ながら
Japanese Readers: Trains (beginner) + Kicchomu (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #38 April 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #38
45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: April 2021
45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 12 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Ten (beginner) + Japanese Fruit (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary
Prefecture Spotlight: Hyogo
Etymology: Tachi Oujou
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season 2 Episode 10 (beginner) +
Japanese Fruits (Intermediate)
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Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #49: Japanese Readers: Takoyaki (beginner) + Kicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner (Intermediate) [44 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 16 Sounds Files]
Makoto #50: Special 50th issue! Japanese Readers: Taiyaki (beginner) + Kicchomu and the Fire (Intermediate) [44 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 16 Sounds Files]
Makoto #51: Japanese Readers: Mitarashi (beginner) + Kicchomu's Horse (Intermediate) [50 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 18 Sounds Files]
Makoto #52: Japanese Readers: Japanese Pancakes (beginner) + Yamaha Part 1 (Intermediate) [43 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound Files]
Makoto #53: Japanese Readers: Japanese Dialects (beginner) + Yamaha Part 2 (Intermediate) [41 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 16 Sound Files]
Makoto #54: Japanese Readers: Cold Meals (beginner) + History of Anime (Intermediate) [45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 16 Sound Files]
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress of each story. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

Makoto Japanese e-Zine #31 September 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #31Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: September 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Three (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part I (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Help out
Prefecture Spotlight: Kumamoto
Etymology: Jet Coaster
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Three (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part I (Intermediate)
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$ 15.00
$ 24.00
➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide
This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #43 through #48 for six complete issues. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!
AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00
If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price!
Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide!
Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader.
Makoto #43: Japanese Readers: Sitting Cross-legged (beginner) + The Bowl Wearing Princess (Intermediate) [51 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sounds Files]
Makoto #44: Japanese Readers: Day Off (beginner) + The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen (Intermediate) [37 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 16 Sounds Files]
Makoto #45: Japanese Readers: On Bowing (beginner) + Hikoichi's Kappa Fishing (Intermediate) [43 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 16 Sounds Files]
Makoto #46: Japanese Readers: Japanese Trains (beginner) + Kicchomu (Intermediate) [45 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sound Files]
Makoto #47: Japanese Readers: Countryside in Japan (beginner) + Kicchomu's Mouse Carving (Intermediate) [44 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound Files]
Makoto #48: Japanese Readers: Japanese Toilets (beginner) + Kicchomu's Big Rock (Intermediate) [46 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 18 Sound iles]
Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう! Let’s polish our Japanese!
Here’s what you get in every issue:
Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji
Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture
Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories.
Two stories: one for beginners and one for intermediates; every single line and every word are explained and defined.
Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates.
Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities
Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress of each story. One read slowly and one read at normal speed.
Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying.
Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00.
Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese.
Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :)
Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

Makoto Magazine #41 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
from $ 4.00
Makoto E-Zine series #41
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: July 2021TWO NEW READERS: The Closet (beginner) + The Celestial Maiden's Feathered Robe (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: そりが合わない
Prefecture Spotlight: Nara
Etymology: しょぼい
Anime Phrase of the Day: Ranma
Haiku: By Buson
Kanji Spotlight: 海
Grammar Time! All about the particle も mo
The Closet (beginner) + Princess The Celestial Maiden's Feathered Robe (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #37 March 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
$ 4.00
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Makoto E-Zine series #37
39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: March 2021
39 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 15 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Nine (beginner) + Jigokudani Monkey Park (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary
Prefecture Spotlight: Tottori
Etymology: Igirisu
Cool Anime / Manga Phrase
Haiku Natsume Souseki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time! Using Ka
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Jigokudani Monkey Park (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #33 November 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
$ 4.00
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Makoto E-Zine series #33Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: November 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Five (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Yama Part III (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 恨みを買う
Prefecture Spotlight: Hokkaido
Special: About Noboribetsu in Hokkaido
Etymology: 九州
Anime Phrase of the Day おすわり!
Haiku: Shiki
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Five (beginner) + Kachi Kachi Mountain Part III (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #24 February 2020 | Digital Download + MP3s
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Makoto E-Zine series #24Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: February 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Japanese Superstitions (beginner) + the Tengu (Intermediate)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Nagasaki* Etymology: otoshimae* Anime Phrase of the Day* Haiku Masaoka Shiki* Kanji Spotlight: Kanji Countries* Grammar Time! kamoshirenai* Japanese Readers: Japanese Superstitions (beginner) + the Tengu (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #36 February 2021 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #36
47 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sound FilesRecommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: February 2021
47 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 19 Sound FilesTWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Eight (beginner) + Nara (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: あけすけに言う
Prefecture Spotlight: Gifu
Special Report: Gero, Gifu
Etymology: バカ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight: 住
Grammar Time! は~が
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan (beginner) + Nara (Intermediate)
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Makoto Magazine #50 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
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Makoto E-Zine series #50
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
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IN THIS ISSUE: April 2022
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 身を固める
Prefecture Spotlight: Shizuoka
Etymology: 耳を傾ける
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 正岡子規
Kanji Spotlight: 女
Grammar Time! など
Japanese Readers: Taiyaki (beginner) + Kicchomu and the Fire (Intermediate)
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Makoto Magazine #49 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
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Makoto E-Zine series #49
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: March 2022
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 馬が合う
Prefecture Spotlight: Aichi
Etymology: ガチ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 小林一茶
Kanji Spotlight: 友
Grammar Time! もう
Japanese Readers: Takoyaki (beginner) + Kicchomu and the Owner of the Rice Cake Shop (Intermediate)
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Makoto Magazine #48 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
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Makoto E-Zine series #48
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: February 2022
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: あげあしを取る
Prefecture Spotlight: Toyama
Etymology: 猫ババ
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 松尾芭蕉
Kanji Spotlight: 母
Grammar Time! になります
Japanese Readers: Japanese Toilet (beginner) + Kicchomu’s Big Rock (Intermediate)
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Makoto Magazine #47 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
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Makoto E-Zine series #47
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: January 2022
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: 耳にたこができる
Prefecture Spotlight: Ishikawa
Etymology: 紐【ひも】
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : 正岡子規 Masaoka Shiki
Kanji Spotlight: 父
Grammar Time! 前に
Japanese Readers: Countryside in Japan (beginner) + Kicchomu’s Mouse Carving (Intermediate)
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Makoto Magazine #42 - All the Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks
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Makoto E-Zine series #42
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.
NOTE: The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll instantly get the download version with either choice.
Now includes handy QR codes on each page to scan and instantly hear that page's sound files. (You can still download the sound files and PDF for no extra charge)FREE sound files of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.
The 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.
IN THIS ISSUE: August 2021TWO NEW READERS: ii Toshi (beginner) + Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of the Eight (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: きれいに書く
Prefecture Spotlight: Kyoto
Etymology: 貴様Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku : Masaoka Shiki
Kanji Spotlight: 安
Grammar Time! に
Japanese Readers: ii toshi (beginner) + Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of the Eight (Intermediate)
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Makoto Japanese e-Zine #30 August 2020 | Digital Download + Sound Files
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Makoto E-Zine series #30Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.FREE MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker--download link found on the last page. Listen while reading.The 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. IN THIS ISSUE: August 2020TWO NEW READERS: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Two (beginner) + The Beckoning Cat (Intermediate)
Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns
Vocabulary: Ears Hurt
Prefecture Spotlight: Tokushima
Etymology: Crow
Anime Phrase of the Day
Haiku
Kanji Spotlight
Grammar Time!
Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan Season Two Episode Two (beginner) + The Beckoning Cat (Intermediate)
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