Makoto e-Zine

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today with a free 7 day trial. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. Makoto E-Zine series #28Recommended 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: June 2020TWO NEW READERS: The Race (beginner) + The Blue Tunnel (Intermediate) Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: Sailor Moon Prefecture Spotlight: Ehime Etymology: Pochi Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku Kanji Spotlight: to Ride Grammar Time! Japanese Readers: The Race (beginner) + The Blue Tunnel (Intermediate) ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today with a free 7 day trial. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.   Makoto E-Zine series #27Recommended 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: May 2020TWO NEW READERS: Anyway, Study Japanese (beginner) + Japanese Tunnels Part I (Intermediate) Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: Everyone Prefecture Spotlight: Oita Etymology: Kawaii Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku Kanji Spotlight: Answer Grammar Time! ～たい Japanese Readers: Anyway, Study Japanese (beginner) + Japanese Tunnels Part I (Intermediate)   ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.   Makoto E-Zine series #26Recommended 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 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Wash Our Hands (beginner) + Nine-Tailed Fox (Intermediate) Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: Sick Words Prefecture Spotlight: Fukuoka Etymology: Arigatou Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku Kanji Spotlight: Say Grammar Time! です Japanese Readers: Let's Wash Our Hands (beginner) + Nine-Tailed Fox (Intermediate)   ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.   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)   ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more.   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) ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

  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) ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

  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) ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. 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) ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. 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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. 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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

  ➡️ WAIT! Want to save a dollar and get the latest issue each month? Become a member of our Makoto+ club and not only save and download new Makoto issues, but also access web-versions of the past three Makoto issues. Want more? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10% reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Subscribe today for only $3 a month or $36 a year. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. 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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE