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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.
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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?
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.
Hiragana Beginners
Just starting with the Japanese alphabet
Eternal Beginners
Started and stopped Japanese multiple times
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. :)
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Print Versions are Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle)
- Click here for the print versions - Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks
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I love Beri Beri Shoshinsha! One gets so much material; perfect for beginners like me. The variety of materials cover all aspects of learning
(writing systems, reading, culture, etc.,) and even includes an Anki deck. I'm so glad to have discovered The Japan Shop. As I progress, I know where I will be getting the resources I will need and want.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Beri Beri Shoshinsha has been helpful. If you have any questions as you go through the material, we are here to help! Just ask. Thank you and have fun with Japanese!
I have a Japanese friend who looked over them and he was amazed as well.
That's great! I'm thrilled to hear you are enjoying Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha. Let me know if you have any questions. We'll add more to it soon!
The worksheets are super helpful for practicing writing and the information is easy to follow. I don’t feel overwhelmed with this.
So much info in this package! The printable practice sheets for Hiragana and Katakana are worth the package purchase price by themselves, the practice sheets that I found elsewhere cost more than the entire Beri Beri bundle did. Great stuff!
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you're enjoying it! I'll add more worksheets to the bundle in the near future.
Every sentence is broken down and explained in easy steps that helps the reader understand the structure of Japanese, something I have found to be missing from other media.
The included worksheets and flash cards means you always have a source available instead of having to scour the internet for them.
You can feel the passion that Clay and Yumi have for the Japanese language in the materials and it helps to keep you progressing.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you found our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha useful. If you have any questions or suggestions for future content for that bundle, please let me know. All updates are free!
