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

Makoto E-Zine Series #97 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can purchase the printed version on Amazon by clicking here. Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 97 (March 2026) Fun, story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of Japanese Makoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings—designed to make Japanese feel alive, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable. In this issue (March 2026, Issue 97): This month’s issue moves comfortably between the everyday and the supernatural. From a beginner-friendly story about トイレのスリッパ to a classic Japanese 怪談 shaped by 百物語, you’ll see how the same Japanese language handles daily life, comedy, and quiet dread—with full study support throughout. Highlights: Beginner Reader: Toilet SlippersA confidence-building story rooted in everyday life in Japan, presented in multiple formats for early reading practice. Intermediate Reader: 牡丹灯籠 (The Peony Lantern)A famous 怪談 retold in accessible Japanese, with guided reading support and audio. Frank and the Obaasan: Season 3, Episode 5 回転寿司の惨劇Frank’s first day at a part-time job goes about as well as you’d expect. Includes structured Japanese, vocabulary/grammar support, and Japanese-only reading. Language & culture lessons: Grammar Time: ～ばいいですかA practical pattern for asking “What should I do?” naturally in Japanese. Onomatopoeia Focus: Laughterにやにや, にやり, くくく, ひひひ, and more. Vocabulary / Idiom: さじを投げるMeaning, nuance, and usage. Etymology: 詰むWhere the meaning comes from and how it’s used today. Kanji Spotlight: 読 (JLPT N5)Readings, meanings, example words, and usage. Prefecture Spotlight: 静岡Cultural notes and practical vocabulary. Anime Phrase of the MonthA real line from anime, unpacked for meaning and natural usage. Haiku Spotlight: 正岡子規Seasonal poetry with vocabulary and explanation. Jokes, riddles, and wordplayLight reading that reinforces real Japanese. Includes: 92 pages (Print) 30 MP3 audio files Scan-and-listen QR codes for quick mobile access Integration with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer for interactive reading, audio playback, furigana-on-demand, translations, notes, and vocabulary tracking Perfect for learners who want Japanese that feels human, readable, and fun, without sacrificing clarity or study support.   🔊 Instant Audio Immersion: Scan the QR codes throughout the magazine to hear native recordings on the spot. 🎁 Free Bonus Materials: Sound files, Anki flashcards, and Sentence Explorer integration are all included at no extra cost. ➡️ How to Read: Follow our step-by-step eBook guide if you’re new to digital reading. ❝Makoto is a wonderful magazine that blends language learning with culture, history, and fun. Each issue feels like a guided tour through Japan’s words, traditions, and hidden gems.❞ 🛒 Start your journey today: Download instantly and join thousands of learners who look forward to Makoto every month! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions Available (print on Amazon, digital here). Digital version downloads are instant—no waiting. No Dropbox account required. Download directly on PC/Mac or access files on mobile. If you don’t see your email right away, check your spam folder or contact us. This series is also available on Amazon.

Makoto E-Zine Series #93 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can purchase the printed version on Amazon by clicking here. Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 93 (November 2025)Your monthly passport to Japan’s language, culture, and timeless stories. Each month, Makoto delivers fun, culturally rich content for learners of Japanese. Short articles, cultural notes, grammar lessons, etymology deep-dives, jokes, and professionally recorded native audio make studying Japanese engaging, memorable, and something to look forward to. This November issue celebrates warmth, humor, and a touch of the unexpected—from a grandmother convinced her Roomba is alive to Fukui Prefecture’s dinosaurs and handmade washi paper, and the hilarious (yet cautionary) folktale Gonzōmushi, where greed literally turns a man into a bug! ✨ Highlights of Issue 93: Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: のどから手が出る Prefecture Spotlight: Fukui Etymology: サラリーマン Anime Phrase of the Day: from Yowamushi Pedal Onomatopoeia: Words for Exhaustion (へとへと, ぐったり, ふらふら, ヘロヘロ) Haiku: Kobayashi Issa – “A radish puller points the way—with his radish!” Kanji Spotlight: 国 Grammar Time! ～にくい Japanese Readers: Frank and the Obaasan: Frank Needs a Job (Beginner) + Gonzōmushi (Intermediate) 📦 What’s Included: 65-page PDF & ePub formats 35 MP3 audio files (normal and slow speed) Anki flashcard deck for beginner story vocabulary Scan-and-listen QR codes for instant mobile audio playback Makoto+ Sentence Explorer integration for interactive reading Why you’ll love Makoto:Every issue blends authentic Japanese with helpful explanations, giving you the tools to grow your reading, listening, and cultural understanding. Whether you’re revisiting folktales or discovering new words like のどから手が出る, each page is designed to spark joy and deepen your knowledge. 🔊 Instant Audio Immersion: Scan the QR codes throughout the magazine to hear native recordings on the spot. 🎁 Free Bonus Materials: Sound files, Anki flashcards, and Sentence Explorer integration are all included at no extra cost. ➡️ How to Read: Follow our step-by-step eBook guide if you’re new to digital reading. ❝Makoto is a wonderful magazine that blends language learning with culture, history, and fun. Each issue feels like a guided tour through Japan’s words, traditions, and hidden gems.❞ 🛒 Start your journey today: Download instantly and join thousands of learners who look forward to Makoto every month! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions Available (print on Amazon, digital here). Digital version downloads are instant—no waiting. No Dropbox account required. Download directly on PC/Mac or access files on mobile. If you don’t see your email right away, check your spam folder or contact us. This series is also available on Amazon.

➡️ 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: 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 ➡️ 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 #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 ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

Fully Updated & Expanded Learn Japanese with Stories— Books 11-20 Rebuilt Read the entire collection right inside our app, work through new exercises, enjoy cleaner furigana, and dig into roughly 100 pages of brand-new content across the ten books. N4 · Upper Beginner+ iPhone · iPad · Android PDF ePub MP3 Audio Anki Decks Sentence Explorer   Note: This bundles books 11-20 in the Learn Japanese with Stories series. Bundle #1 contains books 1-10 and we also offer a super bundle with books 1-20 for a deeper discount. The Biggest Upgrade Now read the whole collection inside the app Every story can be unlocked in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app. Read on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, tap any word to see its meaning, and play the audio right there — your entire library in your pocket, no PDFs required (but you get those too!). iPhone iPad Android Buy more, save more — no coupon needed. Add two bundles to your cart for an automatic 5% off your entire digital order, three for 10% off, or five or more for a full 20% off everything. These are the classic Japanese short stories that make reading actually fun — every word defined, every grammar point explained, and the kanji explored along the way. You'll pick up real vocabulary and grammar while absorbing the culture behind the tales. The Big Update What Changed in This Edition This wasn't a light touch-up. We went through all ten books page by page and rebuilt them from the reading up. Here's what's new. ① Read anywhere — app, tablet, or phone Unlock every story in the app Read the full collection in the Makoto Japanese Explorer app on iPhone, iPad, and Android — no files to manage. Tap any word Look up meanings and readings as you go, with the audio for each story built right in. Sentence Explorer Study each sentence interactively, word by word, online or in the app via Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. ② Read with a plan — not just front to back "Before You Read" A short, spoiler-free warm-up before each story: the grammar, vocabulary, and cultural patterns worth watching for. Exercises + Answer Keys Comprehension questions, particle fill-in-the-blanks, grammar-pattern hunts, and translation comparisons — with full answer keys so you can check yourself. Enrichment Boxes Grammar spotlights, cultural notes, vocabulary builders, and reading tips dropped in right beside the sentence they explain. ③ Cleaner, more honest Japanese Romaji is gone We removed romaji from the Japanese content and use furigana instead, so your eyes stay on the kana and kanji where they belong. Furigana, done right Furigana over every kanji in the word-by-word notes, resized on the sentences for a cleaner read, and removed from the vocab headwords so you recall the reading yourself. A full editorial pass We corrected readings, fixed word breakdowns (conjugations and morphology), and tightened every definition across the whole bundle. ④ Beautiful and easy to use Redesigned title pages Title, watercolor illustration, audio QR codes, and a short story teaser — all on one page. Never lose your place Running headers and page numbers throughout, plus a clickable table of contents in every book. New art and structure Fresh watercolor illustrations and ink-brush dividers, with three consistent sections per story: line-by-line → full Japanese → close English summary. ~100 pages of brand-new content added across the ten books — and as always, every update is yours free, for life. All ten books, freshly redesigned inside and out. What's Included The bundle is complete with ten full-length volumes. Read them in the app or download instantly in digital format and start improving your reading (PDFs & ePub), your listening (MP3s), and your vocabulary right away. In-app access to every story on iPhone, iPad, and Android — tap any word, hear the audio, study without juggling files. Ten fully updated books in the Japanese Reader Collection, ready to download the moment you buy. Anki flashcard decks with the vocabulary from the stories — use the free Anki software to lock it in. Kanji in Focus updated and many books now have stroke order diagrams (we will add this to all of the books soon) Native-speaker audio for every story, recorded at both slow and natural speed, with QR codes to stream on demand. Makoto+ Sentence Explorer access for interactive, word-by-word study online or in the app. Who Is This For? This bundle is built for upper beginners through intermediate students of Japanese. Just starting out? No problem — we have a bundle made for you. See our Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner's Bundle. Incredible Value Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $6.99. Buying all ten volumes separately would run $69.90 — get them all today for about half that. Pay once, updated forever. Every future edit, expansion, and supplementary file we add to this bundle comes to you free. Example Content Flip through the opening pages of Kicchomu's Ferryboat below, then hear the same story read at both speeds. ‹ Prev Page 1 / – Next › Loading sample… Trouble viewing? Open the sample PDF in a new tab. Kicchomu's Ferryboat Normal speed Kicchomu's Ferryboat Slow speed Stories Included All the stories across ten fully updated books — read in the app, or as eBooks plus sound files: 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, Stories 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 a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] Hikoichi, Fishing for Kappa — What is Hikoichi up to now? Why, he's fishing for a kappa. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for 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 a free Anki flashcard deck for vocabulary] The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen — This story is reminiscent of Solomon the Wise. [Includes a free Anki flashcard deck for 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. 日本語を磨こう！ Let's polish our Japanese! What You Get with Every Story A fun way into Japanese folklore — the classic tales every Japanese person grows up with, but few Westerners have ever heard. Real Japanese you can actually read. If you know hiragana, these fully annotated stories are within reach today. Every line and every word explained and defined — now with corrected glosses and cleaner furigana. Active practice built in: "Before You Read" primers, exercises, and answer keys turn each reader into a real workbook. Build vocabulary, grasp new grammar patterns, and sharpen reading and listening — all at once. Two native recordings per story (slow and natural). Read in the app, print the PDFs, or load the MP3s on your phone and study anywhere. Anki is free flashcard software. To install: double-click a supplied deck file to add it to Anki, or send it to your phone for the mobile version. Every one of our bundles includes: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, MP3s, plus Anki flashcard decks) ✅ In-app access on iPhone, iPad, and Android ✅ One-time payment ✅ Discounted versus buying each book on Amazon ✅ Free lifetime updates to this bundle ✅ Instant download — no waiting ✅ Satisfaction guaranteed. If it's too easy or too hard, tell us and we'll swap it for a better-suited bundle or refund you. ➡️ Need help opening the eBooks? Follow the steps in our eBook guide. A few notes: Print versions are available separately (not included in this digital-only bundle) — see Clay and Yumi's Paperbacks. Print editions come with the digital files too. This bundle is a one time fee. No extra payment needed ever for the files and unlocking the books in our app. Download everything on a PC or Mac, or open any file on your mobile devices. Learn more here. Don't see the email after ordering? Check your spam folder, or email us for support. These books are also available on Amazon.

Makoto E-Zine series #75 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can also buy this series on Amazon by clicking here - Makoto e-Zine #75 Kindle Edition ➡️ How to read the eBooks: You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. ➡️ To purchase a digital or print version, kindly click the "Format" option below the product title. Page Count: 61 Pages Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge Audio: 31 High-Quality Sound Files Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) ❝Makoto is a great magazine for not only learning the Japanese language, but it also features articles about Japanese culture and food as well. Furthermore, it holds lots of info about places of interest that one should visit when traveling in Japan.❞   🔊 Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips. 🎁 FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page. You can get this issue at a discounted price by subscribing to Makoto+:   https://makotoplus.com Discover the Fun Side of Japanese Not Covered in Textbooks. If you enjoy our readers and lessons, you'll love Makoto, the e-zine packed with insightful articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, and Japanese trivia. Additionally, each issue features two brand-new stories or essays, complete with newly recorded high-quality sound files available for download at no extra cost. In This Issue Makoto E-Zine series #75 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. 61 Pages  2 eBook Formats  31 Sound Files  Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files  Free Anki Flashcard Deck (for this issue's main story) IN THIS ISSUE: May 2024 Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: 的を射る Prefecture Spotlight: Oita Etymology: 閑古鳥が鳴く Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku : Masaoka Shiki Kanji Spotlight: 外 Grammar Time! BECAUSE：なに・なん Japanese Readers: エレベーター (beginner) + Joumon Period (Intermediate) 🛒 Purchase now and start your enriching Japanese learning journey in just seconds! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions are Available! The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll also receive the digital version immediately after purchase. If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. You do not need to have a Dropbox account 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. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. This series is available on Amazon

Makoto E-Zine series #68 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. ➡️ How to read the eBooks: You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. Page Count: 50 Pages Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge Audio: 19 High-Quality Sound Files Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) ❝Makoto is a great magazine for not only learning the Japanese language, but it also features articles about Japanese culture and food as well. Furthermore it holds lots of info about places of interest that one should visit when traveling in Japan.❞   🔊 Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips. 🎁 FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page. You can get this issue at a discounted price by subscribing Makoto+:   https://makotoplus.com Discover the Fun Side of Japanese Not Covered in Textbooks. If you enjoy our readers and lessons, you'll absolutely love Makoto, the e-zine packed with insightful articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, and Japanese trivia. Additionally, each issue features two brand-new stories or essays, complete with newly recorded high-quality sound files available for download at no extra cost.   In This Issue Makoto E-Zine series #69 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. 50 Pages  2 eBook Formats  19 Sound Files  Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files  Free Anki Flashcard Deck (for this issue's main story) IN THIS ISSUE: November 2023 Fun and Games: Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary Corner: 影が薄い Explore Japan: Prefecture Spotlight on Kagoshima Word Origins: Etymology of 虫の知らせ Pop Culture: Anime Phrase of the Day Poetic Inspirations: Haiku by 正岡子規 Kanji Focus: 先 Grammar Workshop: なにも・だれも・どこにも Japanese Reader: "Koharubiyori" for Beginners and "Kitasato Shibasaburou" for Intermediate learners Buy now and start reading in seconds. NOTE: Digital and Print Versions are Available! The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll also receive the digital version immediately after purchase. If you choose digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. You do not need to have a Dropbox account 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. If you don't see the email after order, please check your spam folder or email us for support.

Makoto E-Zine series #56 Become a Makoto+ member to get the latest issue as part of your subscription.  Click here to learn more. 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: October 2022 54 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 17 Sound Files | 1 Anki Flashcard Deck Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: ゴマすり Prefecture Spotlight: Chiba Etymology: 本 (book) Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku : よさ与謝ぶそん蕪村 Kanji Spotlight: 水 Grammar Time! という Japanese Readers: Sports Day (beginner) + Ushikata and the Yamanba (Intermediate)  Buy now and start reading in seconds. 

Makoto E-Zine series #74 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can also buy this series on Amazon by clicking here - Makoto e-Zine #74 Kindle Edition ➡️ How to read the eBooks: You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. ➡️ To purchase a digital or print version, kindly click the "Format" option below the product title. Page Count: 59 Pages Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge Audio: 20 High-Quality Sound Files Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) ❝Makoto is a great magazine for not only learning the Japanese language, but it also features articles about Japanese culture and food as well. Furthermore, it holds lots of info about places of interest that one should visit when traveling in Japan.❞   🔊 Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips. 🎁 FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page. You can get this issue at a discounted price by subscribing to Makoto+:   https://makotoplus.com Discover the Fun Side of Japanese Not Covered in Textbooks. If you enjoy our readers and lessons, you'll love Makoto, the e-zine packed with insightful articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, and Japanese trivia. Additionally, each issue features two brand-new stories or essays, complete with newly recorded high-quality sound files available for download at no extra cost. In This Issue Makoto E-Zine series #74 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. 59 Pages  2 eBook Formats  20 Sound Files  Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files  Free Anki Flashcard Deck (for this issue's main story) IN THIS ISSUE: April 2024 Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: 一筋縄ではいかない Prefecture Spotlight: Fukuoka Etymology: ふくらはぎ Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku : 松尾芭蕉 Kanji Spotlight: 右 Grammar Time! BECAUSE：から・だから・なぜなら Japanese Readers: とりあえずビール Toriaezu Beer (beginner) + Murasaki Shikibu (Intermediate) 🛒 Purchase now and start your enriching Japanese learning journey in just seconds! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions are Available! The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll also receive the digital version immediately after purchase. If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. You do not need to have a Dropbox account 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. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. This series is available on Amazon

Makoto E-Zine series #84 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can purchase the printed version on Amazon by clicking here.   This February, Makoto invites you to shake off the winter blues with a blend of humor, history, and engaging language lessons. Explore the captivating Sengoku period, a time of samurai power struggles and social upheaval defined by the bold concept of "下剋上 (げこくじょう)" (inferiors overthrowing superiors), and discover how it resonates even today. On the lighter side, delve into the quirky origins of the ひょっとこ mask and its puckered-cheek charm, while expanding your vocabulary with playful Japanese onomatopoeia like "ぐちゃぐちゃ" for describing life’s messes. With cultural tidbits, fascinating language insights, and a touch of whimsy, this issue promises to make learning Japanese a fun and enriching experience. ➡️ How to read the eBooks: You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. ➡️ To purchase a digital or print version, kindly click the "Format" option below the product title. Page Count: 63 Pages Formats: Download the PDF and ePub for No Extra Charge Audio: 24 High-Quality Sound Files Interactive Learning: Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files Exclusive Bonus: Free Anki Flashcard Deck (Tailored for this issue's main story) ❝Makoto is a great magazine for not only learning the Japanese language, but it also features articles about Japanese culture and food as well. Furthermore, it holds lots of info about places of interest that one should visit when traveling in Japan.❞   🔊 Now Featuring QR Codes for Instant Audio Playback! Scan the QR codes peppered throughout the magazine and hear the accompanying sound files instantly! A complete immersion experience at your fingertips. 🎁 FREE Sound Files & Anki Flashcards Each issue comes with free sound files of all the Japanese examples read by a native Japanese speaker. Plus, download a free Anki flashcard deck to help solidify your vocabulary of the main story. All freebies can be accessed through the download link on the last page. You can get this issue at a discounted price by subscribing to Makoto+:   https://makotoplus.com Discover the Fun Side of Japanese Not Covered in Textbooks. If you enjoy our readers and lessons, you'll love Makoto, the e-zine packed with insightful articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT tips, and Japanese trivia. Additionally, each issue features two brand-new stories or essays, complete with newly recorded high-quality sound files available for download at no extra cost. In This Issue Makoto E-Zine series #84 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. 63 Pages | 2 eBook Formats | 24 Sound Files | Scan QR Codes for Quick Access to Sound Files | Free Anki Flashcard Deck (for this issue's main story) In this Issue: Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: 口火を切る Prefecture Spotlight: Tottori Etymology: ひょっとこ Anime Phrase of the Day Onomatopoeia: ぐちゃぐちゃ Haiku  Kanji Spotlight: 校 Grammar Time! ～ことにする Katakana Match Japanese Readers: Cow (beginner) + Sengoku Period (Intermediate) 🛒 Purchase now and start your enriching Japanese learning journey in just seconds! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions are Available! The print version is printed on demand and can take up to two weeks to arrive (usually sooner!). You'll also receive the digital version immediately after purchase. If you choose a digital version, you'll instantly get the download links in a minute after purchasing. You do not need to have a Dropbox account 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. If you don't see the email after the order, please check your spam folder or email us for support. This series is available on Amazon

➡️ 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

Makoto E-Zine series #58 Become a Makoto+ member to get the latest issue as part of your subscription. From a few dollars a month! Click here to learn more. 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.FREE Anki flashcard deck of the vocabulary found in the intermediate story. (Included in the free download)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 includes two brand new stories or essays with newly recorded high-quality sound files for you to download for no extra charge. IN THIS ISSUE: December 2022 48 Pages | 3 eBook Formats | 18 Sound Files | 1 Anki Flashcard Deck Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: 猫をかぶる Prefecture Spotlight: Gunma Etymology: 侍 Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku : 日野草城 Kanji Spotlight: 金 Grammar Time!  が Japanese Readers: General Cleaning (beginner) + Yamanba and the Three Magic Charms Part 2 (Intermediate)  Buy now and start reading in seconds. 

Makoto E-Zine Series #95 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can purchase the printed version on Amazon by clicking here. Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 95 (January 2026) Fun, story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of Japanese Makoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings—designed to make Japanese feel alive, approachable, and genuinely enjoyable. In this issue (January 2026, Issue 95): This month marks the official start of Frank and the Obaasan: Season 3—and things immediately get weirder. Frank is still an alien trying to survive everyday life in Japan. Obaasan is still calm, terrifyingly capable, and one step ahead of everyone. Season 3 raises the language level slightly from Season 1, leaning into upper-beginner Japanese, while doubling down on humor, misunderstandings, and cultural friction. To match this shift, the opening chapters have been reworked and reformatted to make the language clearer, more supportive, and easier to study. Across three episodes in this issue, Frank faces new bureaucratic realities, a deceptively normal Japanese word, and a misunderstanding that spirals far beyond what anyone intended. It’s fun, a little stupid, and—by design—stupidly funny. Highlights include: Frank and the Obaasan: Season 3, Episodes 1–3A refreshed and reformatted start to the new season, written at an upper-beginner level with clearer structure, vocabulary notes, and study support Onomatopoeia Focus: Japanese Laughterあはは, にやにや, げらげら, どはは and more—how Japanese expresses laughter across moods, personalities, and situations Grammar Time!: ぜひWhat ぜひ really means in natural Japanese, and how it’s actually used in conversation Vocabulary Spotlight: 思う壺“Just as planned”—an idiom that captures intention, manipulation, and satisfaction all at once Kanji Focus: 話 (JLPT N5)Meanings, readings, example words, and usage centered around one of the most foundational kanji in Japanese Haiku / Senryū SpotlightA short, humorous poem with full language and cultural breakdown Anime Phrase of the DayA real line from a popular anime, carefully unpacked for meaning, grammar, and nuance Prefecture Spotlight: ToyamaA look at geography, culture, and regional flavor beyond the usual tourist path Etymology Corner: だめWhere this extremely common word comes from—and why it feels the way it does Jokes, riddles, and wordplayLight, enjoyable reading that still reinforces real Japanese Includes: 73-page PDF and ePub formats MP3 audio files (normal and slow speed) Scan-and-listen QR codes for quick mobile access Integration with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer for interactive reading, audio, furigana-on-demand, translations, notes, and vocabulary tracking Perfect for learners who enjoy Japanese through stories, humor, and culture—and who want material that’s fun first, but secretly very effective.   🔊 Instant Audio Immersion: Scan the QR codes throughout the magazine to hear native recordings on the spot. 🎁 Free Bonus Materials: Sound files, Anki flashcards, and Sentence Explorer integration are all included at no extra cost. ➡️ How to Read: Follow our step-by-step eBook guide if you’re new to digital reading. ❝Makoto is a wonderful magazine that blends language learning with culture, history, and fun. Each issue feels like a guided tour through Japan’s words, traditions, and hidden gems.❞ 🛒 Start your journey today: Download instantly and join thousands of learners who look forward to Makoto every month! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions Available (print on Amazon, digital here). Digital version downloads are instant—no waiting. No Dropbox account required. Download directly on PC/Mac or access files on mobile. If you don’t see your email right away, check your spam folder or contact us. This series is also available on Amazon.

Makoto E-Zine Series #92 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. You can purchase the printed version on Amazon by clicking here. Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 92 (October 2025)Your monthly passport to Japan’s language, culture, and timeless stories. Each month, Makoto delivers fun, culturally rich content for learners of Japanese. Short articles, cultural notes, grammar lessons, etymology deep-dives, jokes, and professionally recorded native audio make studying Japanese engaging, memorable, and something to look forward to. Discover the timeless folktale The Straw Millionaire, learn why Nintendo’s name means “leaving luck to heaven,” explore autumn onomatopoeia, and enjoy jokes, haiku, grammar tips, and more in this month’s issue. ✨ Highlights of Issue 92: Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: 玉にきず Prefecture Spotlight: Gifu Etymology: 任天堂(にんてんどう) Anime Phrase of the Day Onomatopoeia: Cool evenings Haiku : Masaoka Shiki Kanji Spotlight: 車 Grammar Time!  ～なさい Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan (beginner) + The Straw Millionaire (Intermediate) 📦 What’s Included: 68-page PDF & ePub formats 36 MP3 audio files (normal and slow speed) Anki flashcard deck for beginner story vocabulary Scan-and-listen QR codes for instant mobile audio playback Makoto+ Sentence Explorer integration for interactive reading Why you’ll love Makoto:Every issue blends authentic Japanese with helpful explanations, giving you the tools to grow your reading, listening, and cultural understanding. Whether you’re revisiting folktales you’ve heard before or discovering new words like ちやほや, each page is designed to spark joy and deepen your knowledge. 🔊 Instant Audio Immersion: Scan the QR codes throughout the magazine to hear native recordings on the spot. 🎁 Free Bonus Materials: Sound files, Anki flashcards, and Sentence Explorer integration are all included at no extra cost. ➡️ How to Read: Follow our step-by-step eBook guide if you’re new to digital reading. ❝Makoto is a wonderful magazine that blends language learning with culture, history, and fun. Each issue feels like a guided tour through Japan’s words, traditions, and hidden gems.❞ 🛒 Start your journey today: Download instantly and join thousands of learners who look forward to Makoto every month! NOTE: Digital and Print Versions Available (print on Amazon, digital here). Digital version downloads are instant—no waiting. No Dropbox account required. Download directly on PC/Mac or access files on mobile. If you don’t see your email right away, check your spam folder or contact us. This series is also available on Amazon.