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初心者 New to Japanese? A little rusty? Whether you're starting from zero or brushing off the cobwebs, ベリーベリー初心者 (Beri-Beri Shoshinsha) is your perfect first step into the world of Japanese. Start Your Journey Now → UPDATED! We’ve completely rebuilt all five Yonde Miyo~ books from the ground up! Every sentence has been carefully revised, and every vocabulary and grammar note expanded or improved. In addition to smoother explanations and more accurate definitions, we’ve added dozens of new kanji spotlights and bite-sized grammar lessons throughout each volume to help learners progress naturally as they read. Even better, each book now integrates with our brand-new Makoto+ Sentence Explorer, a powerful online tool that lets you interact with every sentence and vocabulary word. Read and listen (normal or slow speed), explore grammar points, and test yourself with built-in quizzes. Whether you’re just starting out or reviewing the basics, the updated Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha bundle is now more beginner-friendly, more interactive, and more effective than ever. Bulk Discount - Remember, buy more to save more. Add two bundles to your cart and get an automatic 5% off your entire digital order; Buy three, get 10% off; Buy five or more and get a whopping 20% off your entire digital order! No coupon is needed! While not a replacement for a textbook, Beri-Beri Shoshinsha offers a recommended study path that's perfect for absolute beginners in learning the Japanese language. ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide P.S. All our bundles have: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus many have Anki flashcard decks) ✅ One-time payment ✅ Discounted compared to buying individually on Amazon ✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle ✅ Instant download gratification ✅ [Satisfaction Guaranteed] - Seriously, if you aren't happy with it because it's too easy or difficult, just let us know and we'll swap it with a bundle better suited for you or we'll refund your money. A Digital Toolkit for (very) Beginners of Japanese with MP3 Sound Files of all the Japanese WHO IS THIS FOR? Total beginners and "eternal" beginners. Are you struggling with hiragana? Know all the kana but need to improve your reading comprehension? Our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha beginner's bundle of digital books and resources will not only help you with those but also Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kanji, and listening comprehension. If you have never studied a lick of Japanese, this is for you. If you feel like you are an "eternal beginner," this is for you. If you are studying for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5, this bundle is also for you. あ Hiragana Beginners Just starting with the Japanese alphabet 文 Eternal Beginners Started and stopped Japanese multiple times N5 JLPT Aspirants Preparing for the very first level of JLPT Japanese reading practice for beginners In addition to foundational topics, Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha also contains dozens of short stories to practice reading hiragana and even simple kanji. Once you learn hiragana, next comes practice, and this bundle includes tons of fun practice. We call these stories "Yonde Miyou" which means "try to read" or "let's read." Each story or essay is short and interesting. No Dick and Jane or boring fluff. Read about common (and funny) mistakes foreigners make in Japan or Japanese. Learn about unusual aspects of Japanese culture. Each story is presented three times. Once in hiragana only with spaces. Once in full Japanese but with furigana over every kanji. And lastly, the story is presented again without furigana. Oh, and every word and grammatical pattern is defined and explained. Now, every single story in the Yonde Miyo~ series is also available inside our brand-new Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. This powerful online tool lets you read and listen to each sentence (with both normal and slow-speed audio), explore vocabulary and grammar notes, and quiz yourself interactively—all from any device. Your purchase of this bundle includes free, unlimited access to the entire Sentence Explorer library for these stories. It's the perfect way to make your reading practice even more effective—and way more fun. Interactively study, read, listen, and learn every sentence and every vocabulary word found in the stories for no extra charge. The unlock codes are found in the download. There are over two dozen of these stories. And that's just one section of Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha! INCREDIBLE VALUE Get 16 eBooks and resource packs for one low price and all with sound files. Pay once and get lifetime updates including updates and supplementary material. WHAT'S INCLUDED? Introduction to Japanese Exclusive Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese * Hiragana Worksheets Exclusive Katakana, the Basics of Japanese 100 Grammar Points 100 Essential Kanji Inazuma 1: About Japanese Pronouns Frank & the Obaasan Volume 1 [a beginning reader] Frank & the Obaasan Volume 2 [a beginning reader] 101 Japanese Set Phrases & Power Words Anki Deck Yonde Miyo~ Volume 1 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 2 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 3 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 4 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! Yonde Miyo~ Volume 5 NOW with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer! MakotoMagazine #1 * MakotoMagazine #19 * Japanese Sentences: Beginning Phrases * All of the above are exclusive to this bundle except the two Makoto Magazine issues (which are also found in the value bundles Volume 1 and Volume 4) and The Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese book (which is also in our Japanese Reader Collection). The Frank and the Obaasan series is also found in its own, but this is the best value overall. All other titles and worksheets are only found here. All titles include sound files! For beginners of Japanese--even (especially) those just starting out ABOUT THE TITLE The name is a play on two English words plus the Japanese word for "beginner". ベリー beri- sounds like "very" and "berry" and 初心者 shoshinsha means "beginner" in Japanese (see the breakdown of that word below). So, ベリーベリー初心者 (beri- beri- shoshinsha) can mean "very very beginners" or "berry berry beginners." The name isn't particularly meaningful, but it is cute and we like it. :) Start Your Japanese Learning Journey Today Buy this bundle now, pay once and get lifetime updates including future contents and supplementary material. Add to Cart Digital Download • Instant Access • Satisfaction Guaranteed Not a beginner? Check out our Japanese Reader Collection IMPORTANT NOTES: Print Versions are Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle) Click here for the print versions - Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. The print versions also come with the digital files. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here. 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初心者 Just getting started with Japanese? If you're still learning hiragana or just getting started, check out our Beri-Beri Shoshinsha digital bundle instead—it’s made for total beginners! While also for beginners, this JLPT N5 set assumes a basic understanding of kana and sentence structure. View Beginners Bundle → JLPT N5 COMPLETE DIGITAL BUNDLE NEWLY ADDED: KANJI READING PRACTICE Master beginner Japanese with 7 comprehensive eBooks, 2,000+ MP3 files, and Anki flashcard decks — all with free lifetime updates! 📚 Digital Bundle Instant download with no shipping fees 🔄 Lifetime Updates One payment, all future content included ✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed Risk-free purchase with our swap or refund policy Get Started Now — Instant Access SAVE MORE WITH BULK DISCOUNTS Add more bundles to your cart and save automatically:• Buy 2 digital bundles → Get 5% off your entire order• Buy 3 digital bundles → Get 10% off your entire order• Buy 5+ digital bundles → Get 20% off your entire order No coupon needed — discount applies automatically at checkout! WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR BUNDLE Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 BEGINNER LEVEL All vocabulary needed to pass the JLPT N5, with example sentences and furigana for each kanji. Perfect for beginners who already know hiragana. 1,445 MP3s PDF & ePub Anki Deck 122 Pages Sample audio from the vocabulary chapters Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5 BEGINNER LEVEL Master all grammar points for JLPT N5 with clear explanations, example sentences, and word-by-word translations to truly understand Japanese sentence structure. Now comes with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Unlock Codes--study and truly learn all sentences and vocabulary with fun interactive breakdowns, quizzes, and games. Sound Files PDF & ePub Anki Deck 167 Pages 12-page Worksheet Sample audio for grammar points Japanese Reading for JLPT N5 BEGINNER LEVEL Build your reading comprehension with progressive stories that prepare you for the JLPT N5. Recently updated with more content! Sound Files PDF & ePub 123 Pages Sample audio for reading practice Essential Kanji for JLPT N5 BEGINNER LEVEL Master the 103 essential kanji for JLPT N5 with mnemonics, stroke order diagrams, multiple examples, and audio files for every reading. Sound Files PDF & ePub Anki Decks 115 Pages Writing Practice Pad Sample audio for kanji reading NEW ADDITION Kanji Reading Practice for JLPT N5 BEGINNER LEVEL Reinforce your knowledge of the 103 essential JLPT N5 kanji with interactive reading exercises, multiple choice quizzes, and matching games. Sound Files PDF & ePub 161 Pages Interactive Exercises Latest Addition to the Bundle Get this brand new resource at no extra cost — with all future updates included! Japanese Sentence Patterns for JLPT N5 BEGINNER LEVEL Practice creating effective Japanese sentences with this guide to JLPT N5 grammar, vocabulary, and reading patterns. Sound Files PDF & ePub 120 Pages BONUS INCLUDED JLPT N5 Practice Test Test your knowledge with our comprehensive 45-page practice test, complete with answer key and audio files. Identify your strengths and weaknesses to focus your study efforts. Who is this for? This bundle is ideal for learners who: Have already learned hiragana and are ready to take on basic kanji and grammar Want to prepare for the JLPT N5 exam with comprehensive materials Need structured learning materials that build solid foundations For absolute beginners who haven't learned hiragana yet, we recommend starting with our ベリーベリー初心者 bundle first. Why Choose This Bundle? ✅ Multiple Formats PDFs, ePub eBooks, MP3 sound files, and Anki flashcard decks to learn your way ✅ One-Time Payment No subscriptions or hidden fees—pay once for lifetime access ✅ Significant Savings Save compared to buying each resource individually on Amazon ✅ Free Lifetime Updates Receive all future content and improvements at no additional cost ✅ Instant Download Begin learning immediately—no shipping or waiting required ✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed If not satisfied, we'll swap for a better-suited bundle or provide a full refund FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do I need to take the JLPT test? Not at all! While the materials are structured around the JLPT N5 curriculum, many learners use this bundle simply because it organizes beginner-level Japanese in a logical, progressive manner. The JLPT framework provides clear goals and structure for your learning journey. How do I access the eBooks and files? After purchase, you'll receive immediate download links. You may need to follow specific steps depending on your device. For detailed instructions, check our eBook guide. No Dropbox account is needed, and there are no additional fees to access your files. Are physical versions available? Yes! This bundle is digital-only, but we offer print versions of these books separately. Check out Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks for physical copies. The print versions also include the digital files at no extra cost. What if I'm a complete beginner? If you haven't learned hiragana yet or are just starting your Japanese journey, we recommend our ベリーベリー初心者 (Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha) bundle instead. It's specifically designed for absolute beginners and will prepare you for this JLPT N5 bundle. Start Your Japanese Learning Journey Today Get instant access to all 7 eBooks, 2,000+ audio files, Anki decks, and practice materials—with free lifetime updates! Add to Cart Digital Download • Instant Access • Satisfaction Guaranteed ありがとうございます — and here's to your Japanese journey! IMPORTANT NOTES: Print Versions are Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle) Click here for the print versions - Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. The print versions also come with the digital files. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are available on Amazon.

UPDATED! We've added Anki flashcard decks for ALL the stories in this bundle. Bulk Discount - Remember, buy more to save more. Add two bundles to your cart and get an automatic 5% off your entire digital order; Buy three, get 10% off; Buy five or more and get a whopping 20% off your entire digital order! No coupon is needed! This bundle has popular Japanese short stories that will make your Japanese learning FUN. Every word is defined, grammar points are explained and kanji are explored. You will understand Japanese culture as well while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide P.S. All our bundles have: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus many have Anki flashcard decks)✅ One-time payment✅ Discounted compared to buying individually on Amazon✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle✅ Instant download gratification✅ [Satisfaction Guaranteed] - Seriously, if you aren't happy with it because it's too easy or difficult, just let us know and we'll swap it with a bundle better suited for you or we'll refund your money. WHAT'S INCLUDED?  This bundle is now complete with 10 full-length volumes. We will, however, add free updates and edits to the bundle as they are completed. This bundle set includes ten books in the Japanese Reader Collection in digital format. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value! NEW! Anki decks included with vocabulary from the stories. Use the free flashcard software Anki to learn all the vocabulary from the stories. You'll find the decks in the /Anki folder for each book. (Not all books have one yet, but we are working on it.!) Download sound files for ALL the stories. Each story has two recordings: one read slowly and one read at normal speed. NEW! Use the QR codes to scan and hear the audio on-demand by streaming (you can still download all the files locally)   WHO IS THIS FOR? This bundle is recommended for upper beginners to intermediate students of Japanese. If you are just starting out, no problem! We have a bundle just for you. Click here to learn about our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle. INCREDIBLE VALUE Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $4.99. All ten volumes plus 2 added bonuses would cost $59.88. Get them all today for half the cost.  Pay once and get lifetime updates including updates and supplementary material. EXAMPLE CONTENT Here are the example sound files from the story, The Wise Child. Normal speed and slow speed. To give you an idea of the format with the audio, the image below is the first page of The Wise Child running gloss. STORIES INCLUDED: (eBooks + Sound Files) YOU GET ALL THE STORIES IN TEN OF THE BOOKS IN THE SERIES Hikoichi and the Young Lord Hikoichi and the Living Umbrella Tengu’s Straw Raincoat Momotaro, the Peach Boy Usagi to Kame (the Tortoise & the Hare) The Inch-High Samurai Kaguya Hime The Mouse Bride Ikkyuu-san The Cut-Tongue Sparrow Kobutori Jiisan Yuki Onna Anchin and Kiyohime  Little Match Girl  Hikoichi and the Wonderous Box Hikoichi and the Trickster Tanuki  The Oni's Mask and the Girl The Fountain of Youth  The Hundred Tales Game  The Wise Child Urashima Tarou The Young Man Who Slept Three Years Hanasaka Jiisan Hikoichi and the Hanami EXTRA BONUSES: Hiragana, the Basics of Japanese plus Magazine #1 [So, actually, the full value of this bundle is $59.88!] Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese folktales and stories 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 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 $4.99 value.     BENEFITS Here’s what you get with each of the 24 stories: An easy and fun introduction to Japanese folklore, tales, and stories—these are the classic stories every single Japanese person knows and loves, but few Westerners have even heard about! Read the most famous and interesting Japanese tales 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. See our special BONUS at the bottom of this page!) 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 your listening abilities Traditional stories with a running gloss, each with two MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for studying on the go. Over the years, thousands of people have enjoyed these stories sold individually for $4.99 or more each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price! Perfect for the upper beginner to the intermediate student of Japanese.   Anki is a free flashcard software. How to install: Simply double-click the supplied Anki files to install the deck to your Anki software. Or you can send it to your phone to open it in the mobile Anki version. We add the decks to the first volume and will add more for the rest soon.      NOTE: Print Versions are Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle) Click here for the print versions - Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. The print versions also come with the digital files. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are available on Amazon.

UPDATED! Bunbuku Tea-Kettle - a shape-shifting tanuki, disguised as a tea kettle, performs various tricks and brings fortune to a junk dealer. Bulk Discount - Remember, buy more to save more. Add two bundles to your cart and get an automatic 5% off your entire digital order; Buy three, get 10% off; Buy five or more and get a whopping 20% off your entire digital order! No coupon is needed! This bundle has popular Japanese short stories that will make your Japanese learning FUN. Every word is defined, grammar points are explained and kanji are explored. You will understand Japanese culture as well while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide P.S. All our bundles have: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus many have Anki flashcard decks)✅ One-time payment✅ Discounted compared to buying individually on Amazon✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle✅ Instant download gratification✅ [Satisfaction Guaranteed] - Seriously, if you aren't happy with it because it's too easy or difficult, just let us know and we'll swap it with a bundle better suited for you or we'll refund your money. WHAT'S INCLUDED? As with the first Learn Japanese with Stories bundle, this bundle is complete with ten eBooks. While we won't add brand-new books to this bundle, we will add revisions and worksheets for the content. Purchase the bundle now before the price increase and get future updates for no additional charge! This is a bundle of eBooks in digital format. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs), listening abilities (sound files - slow and normal speed), and vocabulary (Anki flashcard decks). Most of the stories have Anki flashcard decks to quickly learn vocabulary (we'll add decks to all books soon). An amazing value! WHO IS THIS FOR? This bundle is recommended for upper beginners to intermediate students of Japanese. If you are just starting out, no problem! We have a bundle just for you. Click here to learn about our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle. ---  Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $4.99. That's a $44.91 value currently -- but remember, you will get lifetime updates including new eBooks in the series and supplementary material. THE STORIES: Kachi Kachi Yama - A raccoon rascal is taught a lesson The Tenjo - A folk story about celestial maidens who come down with feathered robes. Princess Uriko - a Cinderella story about a girl born of a melon Hikoichi and the Kitsune Story 1 and 2 Kicchomu and the Falling Star - Can you sweep a star from the sky with a broom? Well, Kicchomu can. Kicchomu Selling Crows - Kicchomu finds a somewhat tricky way to sell his unwanted wares Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of Eight - The lord tests Hikoichi with a difficult problem [Includes free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] Hikoichi, Fishing for Kappa - What is Hikoichi up to now? Why, he's fishing for a Kappa [Includes free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] [Includes free Anki flashcard deck of vocabulary] Bowl-wearing Princess - 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 free Anki flashcard deck of vocabulary] The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen - This story is reminiscent of Solomon the Wise. [Includes free Anki flashcard deck of vocabulary] Kicchomu's Mouse Carving - Kicchomu shows his skill exceeds that of a master carver. Well, maybe not skill; more like cunning.  Kicchomu's Ferryboat - A troublesome samurai gets outsmarted by Kicchomu Kicchomu's Big Rock - Kicchomu has a big rock in his field. How does he get rid of it without lifting a finger? Kicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner - Someone tricked Kicchomu into selling his horse. Read how he gets it back  Kicchomu and the Fire - Kicchomu's attempt to heed sage advice during a village crisis yields unexpected and comical results.  Kicchomu's Horse - His cunning ruse involving a seemingly magical horse leaves the wealthy headman utterly speechless.  Bunbuku Tea Kettle - a shape-shifting tanuki, disguised as a tea kettle, performs various tricks and brings fortune to a junk dealer. [NEW] BENEFITS: Each story includes two sound files. One read slowly and one read at normal speed NEW! Now our eBooks include a QR code so you can scan to instantly hear the sound file streamed to you on demand! An easy and fun introduction to Japanese folklore, tales, and stories—these are the classic stories every single Japanese person knows and loves, but few Westerners have even heard about! Read the most famous and interesting Japanese tales 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. See our Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha digital bundle here.) Every single line and every word are explained and defined. Designed specifically for upper beginners to intermediates. Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities Traditional stories with a running gloss, each with two MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying. Anki decks - Most books (will eventually be all) include Anki flashcard decks to help you learn the vocabulary found in the stories. These decks are included free of charge. Over the years, thousands of people have enjoyed these stories sold individually for $4.99 or more each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price! Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese. NOTE: Print Versions are Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle) Click here for the print versions - Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. The print versions also come with the digital files. You do not need to have a Dropbox account or pay anything further to access or download the files. You will be able to instantly download all files on a PC or Mac (computer or laptop) and/or access any individual file on any of your mobile devices. Learn more here. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are available on Amazon.