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Two more from the Bungo trickster, both turning on how people behave when they want something: Kicchomu deals with a fire, and with the ownership of a horse. The 2 stories in this book Kicchomu and the Fire Kicchomu's Horse How each story is laid out Line by line. Each sentence gets its own page, with furigana over every kanji and the vocabulary and grammar explained underneath. The whole story again in Japanese, without the notes, so you can read it straight through. Native audio. Yumi reads every story at normal speed and slowly. Scan the QR code on the page to listen. Exercises after every story: comprehension questions, particle fill-ins and more, with an answer key. An English translation of every story, close enough to the Japanese to check yourself against. Kanji in Focus. The key kanji with readings, meaning, parts and stroke order. What you get The paperback, 2026 Revised Edition: 129 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The eBook and audio, right away. PDF, ePub, MP3 audio and an Anki flashcard deck, ready to download as soon as you order. No waiting for the mail. The book in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app (iPhone, iPad and Android). It unlocks automatically for the email you order with, and the unlock code is printed in the back of the book too. This is Volume 19 of Learn Japanese with Stories. Prefer to go all digital? The Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #2 has all ten volumes (11 to 20) as eBooks with audio. Buy 3 Clay & Yumi paperbacks, get a 4th free. Mix any titles. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Ships from the US to anywhere in the world. Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 19: Kicchomu's Horse is a 129-page paperback reader (2026 Revised Edition) in the Learn Japanese with Stories series: Japanese with full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary and grammar notes, the text again without notes, an English translation, and native audio. The code printed in the back unlocks the book in the free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.

NOTE: The digital version is found in the Beginning Japanese Phrases and Stories digital bundle.  Have you only recently learned hiragana but need practice? Or perhaps, your hiragana is no problem, but you want to learn useful phrases you can actually use in conversation? Beginning Japanese Phrases is here to the rescue! The level of this book is somewhere between our (total beginner-level) Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha and our more advance readers such as Learn Japanese with Stories. This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases. See here: https://thejapanesepage.com/beginning-japanese-phrases-podcast-and-videos/ This book contains the data and actual podcast files for the first 30 episodes. The podcast concentrates on a single beginner-level word or phrase and then breaks down an example sentence using it. 78 Pages Includes the digital files (PDF, ePub, and MOBI) Includes all example sentence sound files  Includes all podcast sound files Scan QR codes for quick on-demand listening as you go through the book This is a physical paperback which will be shipped to you. You'll also receive the digital files for no extra charge immediately after ordering.

Level N5–N2 CEFR A1–B2 · mixed levels N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Something for every level from Genki I onward From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. ⏳ Limited Time Offer 50 Issues of Makoto Magazine The complete foundation of the Makoto library—at the lowest price ever. $99 $349.50 That's just $2 per issue — 72% off the regular price Makoto is the Japanese learning magazine that makes studying feel more like reading something you'd actually want to read—and a lot less like being chased by a grammar textbook. Each issue is built for beginner to intermediate learners, blending real reading practice, cultural deep dives, and listening exercises into something you'll look forward to picking up. This bundle gives you the first 50 issues—the entire foundation of the Makoto library—at a price we've never offered before and may not offer again. 📚 Want to keep going after issue 50? Issues 51–100 are available as their own bundle—1,440 files, including ready-made Anki flashcard decks and Kobo e-reader editions. Grab the Issues 51–100 Bundle here—or take both and let the digital bulk discount below stack on top. What's Inside Every Issue 📖 Graded Reading Practice Each issue includes a beginner-level story and an intermediate-level story, so you always have something at your level—and something to grow into. 🎧 Dual-Speed Audio (MP3) Slow and natural speed recordings for every story. Train your ear at a comfortable pace, then graduate to how Japanese is actually spoken. 🏯 Culture, History & Beyond Articles on Japanese culture, geography, kanji breakdowns, slang, etymology, and vocabulary deep dives. Learn the language and the world it lives in. 📱 Three Formats, Any Device Every issue comes as a PDF, ePub, and MP3—891 files in total, including 687 audio recordings. Read on your laptop, listen on your phone, or study on your tablet. See It for Yourself A few select pages from Issue #50—browse through to see the reading sections, vocabulary breakdowns, cultural spotlights, and more. You get issue 50 and every single issue before it. That's 50 issues total at 40-70 pages each and filled with fun lessons for beginners to intermediate students of Japanese. By the Numbers 50 Complete Issues 891 Total Files 687 Audio Files 72% Savings Who Is This For? If you're learning Japanese and feel stuck in the gap between textbook exercises and native-level content, Makoto is built for you. It's the bridge that turns passive study into active, enjoyable reading—the kind where you actually absorb things because you're interested, not because someone assigned it. Whether you're a self-studying beginner building your first reading habit, an intermediate learner looking for consistent practice, or someone preparing for the JLPT who wants real content alongside test prep—50 issues gives you a serious library to work through at your own pace. How It Works 1 Purchase & Download Instant access to 891 files—PDFs, ePubs, and MP3s across all 50 issues. 2 Read & Listen Pick an issue. Read the stories. Listen along at slow or natural speed. 3 Absorb & Progress Build vocabulary, improve reading speed, and learn culture along the way. The Math Speaks for Itself Regular Price This Bundle Per Issue $6.99 $1.98 50 Issues Total $349.50 $99.00 You Save $250.50 Topics Covered Across 50 Issues Beginner Stories Intermediate Stories Kanji Breakdowns Japanese Culture Geography Slang & Colloquial Japanese Etymology Vocabulary Builders Listening Practice Grammar in Context History & Traditions 🎉 Stack Your Savings — Digital Bulk Discount Add 2 digital bundles to your cart for 5% off, 3 for 10% off, or 5+ for a whopping 20% off your entire digital order. No coupon needed! Don't Miss This 50 Issues. $99. The Lowest Price We've Ever Offered. This is a limited-time offer. Once it's gone, these issues go back to full price. Already have issues 1–50? Continue with Issues 51–100 The newer half of the library picks up right where this one ends—50 more issues through the milestone #100, with 1,440 files, more audio per issue, 59 ready-made Anki flashcard decks, and Kobo e-reader editions. Same $99. See the Issues 51–100 Bundle → Instant digital download • 891 files: 53 PDFs, 83 ePubs & 687 MP3s • Works on PC, tablet & mobilePart of the Makoto+ ecosystem

Two more from the Kumamoto trickster. In the first, Hikoichi takes a lord's instruction far more literally than intended. In the second, he goes fishing for a kappa. The 2 stories in this book Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of the Eight Hikoichi’s Kappa Fishing How each story is laid out Line by line. Each sentence gets its own page, with furigana over every kanji and the vocabulary and grammar explained underneath. The whole story again in Japanese, without the notes, so you can read it straight through. Native audio. Yumi reads every story at normal speed and slowly. Scan the QR code on the page to listen. Exercises after every story: comprehension questions, particle fill-ins and more, with an answer key. An English translation of every story, close enough to the Japanese to check yourself against. Kanji in Focus. The key kanji with readings, meaning, parts and stroke order. What you get The paperback, 2026 Revised Edition: 124 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The eBook and audio, right away. PDF, ePub, MP3 audio and an Anki flashcard deck, ready to download as soon as you order. No waiting for the mail. The book in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app (iPhone, iPad and Android). It unlocks automatically for the email you order with, and the unlock code is printed in the back of the book too. This is Volume 15 of Learn Japanese with Stories. Prefer to go all digital? The Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #2 has all ten volumes (11 to 20) as eBooks with audio. Buy 3 Clay & Yumi paperbacks, get a 4th free. Mix any titles. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Ships from the US to anywhere in the world. Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 15: Hikoichi Strikes Back is a 124-page paperback reader (2026 Revised Edition) in the Learn Japanese with Stories series: Japanese with full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary and grammar notes, the text again without notes, an English translation, and native audio. The code printed in the back unlocks the book in the free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.

Frank and the Obaasan Volume 1 is a beginner Japanese reader with full furigana and native audio, an easy first step before longer graded readers. Bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. NOTE: Both Frank and the Obaasan volumes are also included in our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner’s Bundle —over a dozen eBooks, sound files, and multiple formats in one money-saving package. But if you are only interested in getting the Frank stories, this is the cheaper bundle. Frank & the Obaasan Saga 🆕 Now with Makoto+ Japanese Explorer! Dive into 25 action-packed sci-fi episodes with Frank & the Obaasan—your perfect beginner-to-upper-beginner reader in PDF & ePub. Every story comes fully glossed with English summaries, FREE mp3 audio, and Anki decks for targeted vocab review. Plus, unlock every sentence in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer for interactive breakdowns, quizzes, and story-mode reading—all included with one simple purchase! ▶️ Sample Chapter 3: “Sushi Isn’t Human” Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. Listen to Episode 3 as you read! Your browser doesn't support PDFs. You can download the sample PDF here. 🎬 Season 3 Coming Soon! All updates—including Book 3—are free for every digital bundle. Stay tuned for the next adventure! 🔍 What is the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer? An interactive online toolkit that unlocks every sentence and story in Frank & the Obaasan for: Word-by-word breakdowns with grammar & vocab notes Native & high-quality TTS audio on demand Interactive Story Mode—read along, click definitions, and progress at your own pace Quizzes & games to reinforce comprehension Unlock via the codes in your “Read Me First” file in Dropbox—no extra cost! How to Use This Reader Read each episode in Japanese—furigana over every kanji Use the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer for deeper parsing & audio Check your understanding with the English summary (don’t peek too soon!) Listen & shadow with the free MP3s (download link on the last page) What’s Inside 🔸 25 Episodes—15 in Vol. 1, 10 in Vol. 2, each a complete story arc 🔸 Full Gloss breaks down every word & grammar point 🔸 English Summaries at the end of each episode 🔸 Furigana on every kanji 🔸 FREE MP3s—listen while you read (link on last page) 🔸 FREE Anki Flashcard Deck—master the vocabulary using the free Anki flashcard software 🔸 Makoto+ Japanese Explorer Story Mode—click to define, highlight, and quiz P.S. All our bundles include: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s; many include Anki decks)✅ One-time payment & free updates forever✅ Discount vs. Amazon individual purchases✅ Instant download gratification ✅ 100% money back guarantee if you find it too hard or too easy or simply don't like it! Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to know kanji? No—every kanji has furigana. If you can read hiragana, you’ll follow the story just fine. As you read, however, try to "get to know" the kanji. The more kanji you know, the more enjoyable Japanese is. How do I get the MP3s? Download links are on the last page of each volume—just click and save the ZIP file or open individual files. What is the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer? It’s your interactive companion—unlock every story for word-by-word explanations, TTS audio, and Story Mode quizzes. What if it’s too easy or hard? No worries—if it’s not the right level, just let us know. We’ll swap in a better bundle or refund you. Buy Frank & the Obaasan Now

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

Includes the Digital Files You will receive an email with the download link for the digital files immediately after purchase. The physical book will be shipped as soon as possible. If you would prefer the digital-only bundle to save money, please click here. The digital files include: ePub, PDF, MP3 sound files, and an Anki flashcard deck. For Beginners to IntermediatesThis book is ideal for upper beginners, but beginners who have a good grasp of hiragana and the most fundamental aspects of Japanese grammar and sentence structure will find it valuable.  ABOUT YAMAHA TORAKUSUYamaha Torakusu, born April 20, 1851, was the visionary founder of Yamaha Corporation, known for pioneering Japan's first reed organs. His company, originally called Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd. in Hamamatsu, crafted organs, pianos, and harmonicas. In tribute to his legacy, the company was later renamed the Yamaha Corporation. Yamaha passed away on August 8, 1916, leaving a significant mark on musical instrument manufacturing.WHAT'S INCLUDED? The book features two versions of the biography. Begin with the simplified version, which uses primarily JLPT N5-N4 level vocabulary and grammar. Then, progress to the intermediate version, which presents the same information but in a longer format with more complex grammar and vocabulary. The intermediate biography, initially featured in our Makoto Magazine (MakotoPlus.com), has been significantly revised and expanded for this edition. The book also includes a concise beginner-level version of the essay. Start by reviewing the vocabulary and grammar notes, proceed with the beginner-level essay, and then challenge yourself with the full intermediate essay. BONUS MATERIALAccess the bonus content via the link on the last page of the book to enhance your Japanese reading skills (PDF & ePub), listening comprehension (audio files - both slow and regular speed), and vocabulary acquisition (Anki flashcard decks). The Anki flashcard decks are a fast way to assimilate the vocabulary. An incredible value! Bonuses include: Audio recordings of both essays at slow and regular speeds. An Anki flashcard deck to study and memorize the story's vocabulary. QR Codes: Easily scan the QR codes in the book to stream the audio and listen along as you read. Vocabulary Section: Before delving into the essay (either the beginner or the intermediate version), go through the story's vocabulary, sorted by parts of speech. Grammar Section: Review key grammatical patterns featured in the stories. Kanji in Focus: Explore essential kanji from the story, including on and kun readings, meanings, example sentences, and mnemonic stories for the kanji parts. An enjoyable method of learning about significant Japanese figures while also boosting your vocabulary, grammar, and kanji knowledge. Perfect for upper beginners, but also accessible to beginners familiar with hiragana and basic grammatical structures. Every line and every word are meticulously explained and defined, making it a perfect resource for upper beginners to intermediate learners. Expand your Japanese vocabulary, grasp new grammatical structures, polish your reading skills, and enhance your listening capabilities. Each essay is accompanied by two MP3s, narrated by a native Japanese voice actress. Print the PDFs and load the MP3s onto your phone for studying on the go. What are you waiting for? Unlock the full potential of your Japanese learning journey—purchase now and begin reading and learning.

Haiku by Yosa Buson, the painter-poet and one of the great masters of classical haiku, with furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar.

The most famous woman in the history of haiku. Chiyo-ni (千代尼) was born in 1703 in Kaga province; this book presents her haiku with furigana, English translations, vocabulary and grammar notes.

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. Preview the inside of this issue:   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)  Buy now and start reading in seconds.

Most people know Natsume Sōseki for his novels. Few know he wrote haiku his entire life: quiet, funny, deeply human poems. This book pairs 25 of his best with the original Japanese, furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar notes.

A mixed collection of classic tales led by The Fountain of Youth, with two stories about children. The 3 stories in this book The Fountain of Youth The Hundred Tales Game The Wise Child How each story is laid out Line by line. Each sentence gets its own page, with furigana over every kanji and the vocabulary and grammar explained underneath. The whole story again in Japanese, without the notes, so you can read it straight through. Native audio. Yumi reads every story at normal speed and slowly. Scan the QR code on the page to listen. Exercises after every story: comprehension questions, particle fill-ins and more, with an answer key. An English translation of every story, close enough to the Japanese to check yourself against. Kanji in Focus. The key kanji with readings, meaning, parts and stroke order. What you get The paperback, 2026 Revised Edition: 133 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The eBook and audio, right away. PDF, ePub, MP3 audio and an Anki flashcard deck, ready to download as soon as you order. No waiting for the mail. The book in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app (iPhone, iPad and Android). It unlocks automatically for the email you order with, and the unlock code is printed in the back of the book too. This is Volume 9 of Learn Japanese with Stories. Prefer to go all digital? The Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 has all ten volumes (1 to 10) as eBooks with audio. Buy 3 Clay & Yumi paperbacks, get a 4th free. Mix any titles. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Ships from the US to anywhere in the world. Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 9: The Fountain of Youth is a 133-page paperback reader (2026 Revised Edition) in the Learn Japanese with Stories series: Japanese with full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary and grammar notes, the text again without notes, an English translation, and native audio. The code printed in the back unlocks the book in the free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.

The Yuki Onna, the snow woman, is a yōkai who appears to travelers on snowy nights: a beautiful, pale woman who floats and never leaves footprints. The 2 stories in this book Yuki Onna, the Snow Woman Anchin and Kiyohime How each story is laid out Line by line. Each sentence gets its own page, with furigana over every kanji and the vocabulary and grammar explained underneath. The whole story again in Japanese, without the notes, so you can read it straight through. Native audio. Yumi reads every story at normal speed and slowly. Scan the QR code on the page to listen. Exercises after every story: comprehension questions, particle fill-ins and more, with an answer key. An English translation of every story, close enough to the Japanese to check yourself against. Kanji in Focus. The key kanji with readings, meaning, parts and stroke order. What you get The paperback, 2026 Revised Edition: 121 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The eBook and audio, right away. PDF, ePub, MP3 audio and an Anki flashcard deck, ready to download as soon as you order. No waiting for the mail. The book in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app (iPhone, iPad and Android). It unlocks automatically for the email you order with, and the unlock code is printed in the back of the book too. This is Volume 6 of Learn Japanese with Stories. Prefer to go all digital? The Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 has all ten volumes (1 to 10) as eBooks with audio. Buy 3 Clay & Yumi paperbacks, get a 4th free. Mix any titles. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Ships from the US to anywhere in the world. Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 6: Yuki Onna is a 121-page paperback reader (2026 Revised Edition) in the Learn Japanese with Stories series: Japanese with full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary and grammar notes, the text again without notes, an English translation, and native audio. The code printed in the back unlocks the book in the free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning.

Level N5–N2 CEFR A1–B2 · mixed levels N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Something for every level from Genki I onward From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. ➡️ 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 $50.92 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 $6.99 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 $50.92! 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.

Haiku by Kobayashi Issa, loved for his poems about small creatures and everyday life, with furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar. 25 haiku by Issa, each with its own short chapter: The haiku in Japanese with furigana, a romanized reading and an English translation. The seasonal word (季語, kigo) explained, plus other ways to translate the poem, from literal to free. A short commentary in Japanese, with furigana and its own vocabulary list. Vocabulary and grammar for every line, and a plain-English look at what the poem means. Audio of every haiku and every commentary. Scan the QR code on the page to listen. What you get The paperback, 2026 Revised Edition: 124 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The eBook and audio, right away. PDF, ePub, MP3 audio and an Anki flashcard deck, ready to download as soon as you order. No waiting for the mail. The book in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app (iPhone, iPad and Android). It unlocks automatically for the email you order with, and the unlock code is printed in the back of the book too. This book is part of our Japanese Culture collection. Prefer to go all digital? The Japanese Culture bundle has seven books: five haiku books (two of Bashō, plus Buson, Issa and Shiki), Japanese Sentences: Haiku and Karate Vocabulary as eBooks with audio. Buy 3 Clay & Yumi paperbacks, get a 4th free. Mix any titles. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Ships from the US to anywhere in the world. Learn Japanese through Haiku: Kobayashi Issa is a 124-page paperback (2026 Revised Edition) with 25 haiku by Issa, each in Japanese with furigana, a translation, the seasonal word, a Japanese commentary, line-by-line vocabulary and grammar, and native audio. The code printed in the back unlocks the book in the free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android.