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Learn Japanese with Stories — Complete Bundle is a set of Japanese readers with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner level where graded readers usually leave off. Each story is a classic Japanese folktale or trickster tale, bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. Every story also opens 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–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. The Complete Collection Learn Japanese with StoriesComplete Bundle INCLUDES: (Click to read reviews of each bundle)Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 (books 1-10) Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #2 (books 11-20)   All 20 fully polished volumes of our beloved Japanese reader series in one master bundle — with 40+ classic folktales and trickster stories, native-speaker audio at slow and natural speed, Anki decks for every story, and full access inside the Makoto Japanese Explorer app. Upper Beginner · Intermediate 20 Volumes 40+ Stories PDF ePub MP3 Audio 40+ Anki Decks iPhone · iPad · Android Sentence Explorer Best Way to Get the Whole Series Both bundles together — one complete Japanese reading library This super bundle combines Bundle 1 (Volumes 1–10) and Bundle 2 (Volumes 11–20) into one complete set. Read every story in the app, tap words for help, listen as you go, and build your vocabulary with Anki while enjoying the culture and humor behind these classic tales. 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. This is the most complete version of the series we’ve ever offered. All twenty books have been polished, expanded, and rebuilt for easier study, clearer reading, and more enjoyable listening — while preserving the fun of classic Japanese storytelling. Why This Bundle Stands Out What You Get in the Complete Bundle This isn’t just a pile of files. It’s a complete Japanese reading course built around stories — with upgraded books, app access, audio, and study tools that help you actually use what you learn. ① The entire series — all twenty books Bundle 1 + Bundle 2 together Get every volume in the Learn Japanese with Stories series — the complete 20-volume library in one discounted master bundle. 40+ classic stories Folktales, ghost stories, trickster tales, and cultural favorites — from Momotaro and Kaguya-hime to Kicchomu, Hikoichi, and Bunbuku Tea Kettle. Bonus books included Because Bundle 1 is included in full, you also receive our bonus Hiragana, The Basics of Japanese, and Makoto Magazine #1. ② 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 file juggling required. Tap any word Look up meanings and readings as you go, with audio integrated right into the reading experience. Sentence Explorer Study each sentence interactively, word by word, online or in the app with our Makoto+ Sentence Explorer tools. ③ Far more than a basic graded reader Before You Read Spoiler-free warm-ups before the stories to preview useful grammar, vocabulary, and cultural points. Exercises + answer keys Comprehension questions, grammar checks, fill-ins, and guided review so the stories become active study, not passive reading. ~200 pages of added content Across the 20 books, we added roughly 200 pages of new study material, improved notes, better structure, and cleaner presentation. ④ Built to help you remember what you read Two native recordings per story Every story includes both natural-speed and slow-speed audio, with QR codes for easy streaming. 40+ Anki decks Each story has its own Anki flashcard deck, making it easy to review vocabulary story by story instead of cramming everything at once. Fully edited and polished We corrected readings, refined word breakdowns, improved definitions, cleaned up furigana, and expanded the study support throughout the series. 20 fully updated volumes 40+ Japanese stories with audio and study tools ~200 pages of newly added content across the full set The Full 20-Volume Collection What’s Included This complete bundle gives you everything from both 10-book bundles, plus the bonus books included with Bundle 1. Read the stories in the app, download them in multiple formats, listen to them anywhere, and review the vocabulary with Anki. 20 fully updated digital books in PDF and ePub format In-app access to every story on iPhone, iPad, and Android Native-speaker audio for every story in both natural and slow speed 40+ Anki flashcard decks — one for each story, with some books including more than one deck Makoto+ Sentence Explorer access for interactive, word-by-word study Before You Read primers, exercises, answer keys, and enrichment boxes throughout the series Bonus books included: Hiragana, The Basics of Japanese, and Makoto Magazine #1 Inside the Two Bundles Bundle 1 — Volumes 1–10 Includes early series favorites such as Hikoichi and the Young Lord, Momotaro, The Inch-High Samurai, Kaguya Hime, Yuki Onna, Urashima Tarou, Hanasaka Jiisan, and more — plus the three bonus books. Bundle 2 — Volumes 11–20 Includes Kachi Kachi Yama, The Tenjo, Princess Uriko, the Kicchomu stories, Hikoichi trickster tales, The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen, Bunbuku Tea Kettle, and more. One master bundle, one low price Instead of buying the two 10-book bundles separately, you can grab the whole library in one package and save even more. Stories Included More than 40 Japanese stories across the 20 volumes — including the following: 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 The Little Match Girl Hikoichi and the Wondrous 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 Kachi Kachi Yama The Tenjo Princess Uriko Hikoichi and the Kitsune Story 1 Hikoichi and the Kitsune Story 2 Kicchomu and the Falling Star Kicchomu Selling Crows Hikoichi, Sitting in the Middle of Eight Hikoichi, Fishing for Kappa Bowl-wearing Princess The Wisdom of Oooka Echizen Kicchomu's Mouse Carving Kicchomu's Ferryboat Kicchomu's Big Rock Kicchomu and the Rice Cake Shop Owner Kicchomu and the Fire Kicchomu's Horse Bunbuku Tea Kettle 日本語を物語で学ぼう！ Learn Japanese through stories. Who Is This For? This bundle is built for upper beginners through intermediate learners who know hiragana and want to start reading real Japanese with support. If you want a structured, enjoyable bridge from textbook Japanese to actual reading, this is it. Absolute beginner? Start with the Beri-Beri-Shoshinsha Beginner’s Bundle. Incredible Value Each volume sells on Amazon and elsewhere for $6.99. That means the 20 books alone are a $139.80 value — and that’s before counting the three bonus books included through Bundle 1. Buy the whole library for less. You could buy Bundle 1 and Bundle 2 separately for about $60 total — or get the Complete Bundle here for just $49. Pay once, updated forever. Every future edit, improvement, expansion, or supplementary file we add to this complete bundle comes to you free for life. What You Get with Every Story A fun way into Japanese folklore — stories every Japanese person grows up with, presented for English-speaking learners. Real Japanese you can actually read — fully supported with vocabulary notes, grammar help, and natural examples. Every line and every word explained and defined — now with improved glosses, cleaner furigana, and a full editorial pass. Active study built in — primers, exercises, answer keys, and story-by-story Anki review. Reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar all at once — without making Japanese feel like a chore. Flexible study — read in the app, print the PDFs, load the MP3s on your phone, or review vocab in Anki. 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.

Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. 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.. Beri-Beri Shoshinsha offers a recommended study path that's perfect for absolute beginners in learning the Japanese language. Each book in the Yonde Miyo~ series (found in this bundle) now integrates with our brand-new Makoto+ Sentence Explorer, a powerful online tool and mobile app 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 digital 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! Why Choose This Bundle? ✅ Multiple Formats - PDFs, ePub eBooks, MP3 sound files, and Anki 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 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. :) 🎌 Love this bundle? Want even more beginner power? Pair it with our JLPT N5 Bundle and save 15% on both — together they cover everything a beginner needs to build a rock-solid Japanese foundation. 👉 See the Complete Beginner Bundle & Save 15% Start Your Japanese Learning Journey Today Buy this bundle now, pay once and get lifetime updates including future contents and supplementary material. IMPORTANT NOTES: Printed Versions Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle). Click here for printed versions. How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. Order includes immediate Dropbox links—no extra fees. 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, check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are also on Amazon.

Level N5 CEFR A1 · beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best alongside Genki I From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. Now with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Integration! Read, listen, study, and quiz all sentences in all books interactively both on our website and our mobile app (iPhone/iPad or Android). No extra charge but requires a free (no credit card required) Makoto+ account. The Complete JLPT N5 Digital Bundle Grab the 7 comprehensive eBooks, 2,000+ MP3 files, Anki decks, and 1,200+ sentences with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer, currently ON SALE with free lifetime updates! As we continually add content, the price may rise, yet you lock in free access forever with this purchase. 🔍 What is the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer? The Makoto+ Sentence Explorer is an interactive tool that brings your JLPT N5 sentences to life. Once you unlock a book, you can: Break down each sentence word-by-word with detailed explanations Listen to native and high-quality TTS audio on demand Review vocabulary and grammar in context Reinforce learning with quizzes, games, and flashcards Note: Unlock all your sentences with the codes in the “Read Me First” file in your Dropbox folder. What is the JLPT? The JLPT measures Japanese proficiency through exams conducted twice a year in some countries. While taking the test isn't required to benefit from this bundle, it's an ideal tool for beginners who've learned hiragana and some basic grammar. 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 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 Bulk Discount: Buy more to save more. Add two digital 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! No coupon needed. 💥 WHAT'S INCLUDED IN YOUR BUNDLE 💥 Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 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 With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample: Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5 Master all grammar points for JLPT N5 with clear explanations, example sentences, and word-by-word translations. Now fully interactive on Makoto+—break down every sentence, listen to audio, and quiz yourself. Sound Files PDF & ePub Anki Deck 167 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample: Japanese Reading for JLPT N5 Build your reading comprehension with progressive stories that prepare you for the JLPT N5. Now interactive on Makoto+—break down, listen, and quiz yourself. Sound Files PDF & ePub 123 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample: Essential Kanji for JLPT N5 Master the 103 essential kanji for JLPT N5 with mnemonics, stroke order diagrams, multiple examples, and audio files for every reading. Now fully interactive on Makoto+. Sound Files PDF & ePub Anki Decks 115 Pages Writing Practice Pad With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Audio Sample (父 - father): Japanese Sentence Patterns for JLPT N5 Practice creating effective Japanese sentences with this guide to JLPT N5 grammar, vocabulary, and reading patterns—plus full interactive support on Makoto+. Sound Files PDF & ePub 120 Pages With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Kanji Reading Practice for JLPT N5 [NEW!] Reinforce your knowledge of the 103 essential JLPT N5 kanji with interactive reading exercises, multiple choice quizzes, and matching games—now all in Makoto+. Sound Files PDF & ePub 161 Pages Interactive Exercises With Makoto+ Sentence Explorer 🎁 BONUS: JLPT N5 Practice Test Test yourself with the 45-page PDF practice test, answer key, & audio files to pinpoint any areas you need to focus on before the real exam. ありがとうございます — and here's to your Japanese journey! 🎌 Love this bundle? Want the ultimate beginner combo? Pair it with our Beri-Beri Shoshinsha bundle and save 15% on both — together they cover everything a beginner needs to build a rock-solid Japanese foundation. 👉 See the Complete Beginner Bundle & Save 15% IMPORTANT NOTES: Printed Versions Available! (Not included in this digital-only bundle). Click here for printed versions. How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide. Order includes immediate Dropbox links—no extra fees. 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, check your spam folder or email us for support. These books are also on Amazon.

Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #1 is a set of Japanese readers with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner level where graded readers usually leave off. Each story is a classic Japanese folktale or trickster tale, bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. Every story also opens 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–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. Fully Updated & Expanded Learn Japanese with Stories— Books 1-10 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 1-10 in the Learn Japanese with Stories series. Bundle #2 continues with books 11-20 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. All ten volumes plus two bonuses 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 Hikoichi and the Young Lord 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. Hikoichi and the Young Lord Natural speed Hikoichi and the Young Lord Slow speed Stories Included All the stories across ten fully updated books — read in the app, or as eBooks plus sound files: 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 The Little Match Girl Hikoichi and the Wondrous 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 Plus two bonuses: our Hiragana and The Basics of Japanese books, along with Makoto Magazine #1 — which is what brings the full value of this bundle to $83.88. 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.

Learn Japanese with Yokai is a set of Japanese readers with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner to intermediate level where graded readers usually leave off. Bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. Every story also opens in the free Makoto Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android, where you can tap any word for its reading and meaning. Level N4 CEFR A2 · upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Start here if you have finished Genki II Furigana on every kanji Audio at normal and slow speed Line-by-line English breakdown From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. Learn Japanese with 妖怪【ようかい】 A Folklore-Based Japanese Essay Reading Bundle Learn Japanese through the strange, funny, and sometimes terrifying world of Japanese yōkai. This fully revised 6-book (soon to be 10) digital bundle blends folklore, reading practice, audio, grammar explanations, and Anki flashcards into one immersive learning experience. ON SALE + Free Lifetime Updates.Pay once. Get everything now, and everything we add later, forever. Fully revised for 2026. Every book has been rebuilt: bigger kanji pages with stroke order, maps of the real places in each story, woodblock prints and photographs with captions, and a full exercise set after every reading. Five of the six are live now. The sixth lands in a few days, and the price goes up when it does. Buy today and you keep this price forever, along with every volume we add. Free Preview: Kappa, Revised Edition (PDF + Audio) Listen first, then read along. Normal and slow speed audio included. Normal Speed Slow Speed Preview PDF Open in new tab What’s Inside the Bundle Line-by-Line Japanese Breakdown – Read confidently with guided explanations under each sentence Grammar Notes – Clear explanations focused on what learners actually struggle with Full Japanese Text – Read without training wheels once you’re ready English Translations – Confirm understanding and nuance Kanji in Focus – Every important character gets its own page: stroke order, readings, component parts, an example word, and a memory hook Maps and Artwork – When a story names a real mountain, shrine, or prefecture, a map shows you where it is, alongside woodblock prints and photographs with captions that explain what you are looking at Review & Practice – True-or-false, comprehension questions, particle fill-in, and a translation comparison after every story, with a full answer key MP3 Audio – Excellent for repetition and shadowing practice Anki Flashcard Decks – Professionally structured for long-term retention Makoto+ Japanese Explorer – Included free. One code unlocks every story from all six books in our app and on the web, where you can tap any sentence for readings, meaning, and grammar Currently Included Yōkai 河童【かっぱ】 – Kappa, the river imp 天狗【てんぐ】 – Tengu, the mountain spirit 鬼【おに】 – Oni, the demon 狐【きつね】 – Kitsune, the shape-shifting fox 人魚【にんぎょ】 – Ningyo, the Japanese mermaid 山姥【やまんば】 – Yamanba, the mountain witch Four more yōkai are on the way, bringing the bundle to 10 books. As content is added the price will rise, but your purchase is locked in. All future additions are free forever. What’s New in the 2026 Revision These are not reprints. Each book was rebuilt page by page. Kanji in Focus, rebuilt. Each character now gets a full page: numbered stroke-order diagrams, on and kun readings, the parts it is built from, an example word with furigana, and a mnemonic. Maps. Mount Kurama, the Oga Peninsula, Lake Biwa, Nasu: when a story names a place, you get a map of it, printed right beside the sentence. Woodblock prints and photographs. Yoshitoshi, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and museum photography, each with a caption explaining the scene and crediting the source. Prefecture cards. Kanji, region, capital, and a short background note for every prefecture a story visits. Exercises after every story. True-or-false, comprehension questions, particle fill-in that explains why each answer works, and a translation comparison, with a complete answer key. Before You Read. A short, spoiler-free primer that sets the scene and flags the grammar to watch for. Furigana checked character by character, plus cultural and grammar notes throughout. Makoto+ Japanese Explorer. Your download includes one code that unlocks every story from all six books in the app and on the web. Already own the bundle? The revised files are yours at no charge. Use your original download link, or write to us and we will send a fresh one. Who Is This For? This bundle is recommended for upper-beginner to intermediate learners who want real Japanese reading practice with cultural depth. Absolute beginner?Start with our ベリーベリー初心者 Bundle first. Why Choose This Bundle? ✅ Multiple Formats: PDF, ePub, MP3, and Anki ✅ One-Time Payment: No subscriptions or hidden fees ✅ Significant Savings: Cheaper than buying individually on Amazon ✅ Free Lifetime Updates: New content at no extra cost ✅ Instant Download: Start learning immediately ✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed: Swap or refund if it’s not the right fit Bulk Discounts Automatically AppliedBuy 2 bundles → 5% offBuy 3 bundles → 10% offBuy 5+ bundles → 20% off Important Notes Printed Versions Available (not included here). View printed books Need help reading the files? eBook instructions here Order includes immediate download links, no extra fees No Dropbox account required Check spam if you don’t see the email, or contact us for help Also available on Amazon

Learn Japanese with Stories Bundle #2 is a set of Japanese readers with full furigana and native audio, pitched at the upper-beginner level where graded readers usually leave off. Each story is a classic Japanese folktale or trickster tale, bilingual on the page: the Japanese text with a full English translation, vocabulary and grammar notes. Every story also opens 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–N4 CEFR A1–A2 · beginner to upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki I Furigana on every kanji From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Every story narrated by Yumi, a native speaker. 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. 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Level N4 CEFR A2 · upper beginner N5 N4 N3 N2 N1 Just startingNative material Best after Genki II From Clay & Yumi, teaching Japanese since 2002. Audio recorded by Yumi and other native speakers. Now with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer Integration! Read, listen, study, and quiz all sentences in all books interactively both on our website and our mobile app (iPhone/iPad or Android). No extra charge but requires a free (no credit card required) Makoto+ account. JLPT N4 Bundle At a glance 📚 5 books — Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Practice, and a Kanji Writing Pad 📄 1,118 pages of material 🎧 2,190 native-speaker MP3s 🗂️ 4 Anki flashcard decks 📱 Every example sentence is also interactive in the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer NOTE: Our 5-book JLPT N4 bundle comes complete with FREE Lifetime Updates. As we add more books to it, the price will go up — but if you buy now, all future updates are yours FREE FOREVER. ➡️ 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 feature: ✅ Multiple formats (PDF, ePub, kePub for Kobo, MP3s, plus 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 the bundle doesn't meet your expectations because it's too easy or too difficult, just let us know. We'll gladly exchange it for a bundle that's better tailored to your needs. What is the JLPT? The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is an annual exam, offered twice a year in some countries, designed for students learning Japanese. It serves as a widely-recognized benchmark for gauging your proficiency in Japanese. While the material in this bundle is geared towards the N4 level of the JLPT, you don't have to take the test to benefit from it. The content is ideal for upper beginners who have already learned hiragana and basic grammar concepts. Who is this for? For upper beginners of the Japanese language and those wanting to take level N4 of the JLPT. What does it include? Our five-book bundle provides comprehensive resources to help you excel in the Vocabulary, Grammar, and Kanji sections of the JLPT N4 test. Additional materials covering reading and listening will be released soon, and they will be available to you free of charge with this purchase. This bundle comes complete with ALL accompanying MP3s, PDFs, ePub and kePub files, and Anki flashcard decks. Note: This offer is for digital content only and does not include paperback versions. However, you will receive the same high-quality material in a convenient digital format. GRAMMAR Japanese Grammar for JLPT N4 covers much of the grammar needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N4. It includes 70 grammar points with hundreds of example phrases and sentences to illustrate construction and usage. UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL 126 pages (PDF) 270 Sound Files MP3s featuring both individual grammar point headers and example sentences Includes PDF, ePub, and kePub (Kobo) eBook formats Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji) Anki flashcard deck for the grammar points VOCABULARY Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N4 covers the vocabulary needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N4. Included at no extra charge are more than 1,280 MP3s covering every vocabulary word and example sentence. In addition to the individual sound files, we also created "chapter" sound files for you to listen to whenever and wherever. UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL 180 pages (PDF) 1,285 MP3s (1,264 individual + 21 chapter files) MP3s featuring both individual vocabulary words and example sentences Bonus Chapter MP3s for listening in order Chapter MP3s include the vocabulary word, each example sentence, and the English translation [Designed to be listened to with or without the eBook] Includes PDF, ePub, and kePub (Kobo) eBook formats Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji) Anki flashcard deck with 627 vocabulary words, example sentences, and sound KANJI Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 or just would like a solid start on learning kanji, this book will teach you the most useful kanji in an easy-to-understand way. This book picks up where JLPT N5 leaves off and covers 178 kanji. Learn the most common readings, useful example jukugo (kanji combinations), and understand usage with an example sentence for each kanji. Best of all, download the 535 sound files from our server and listen while you learn. The sound files include the readings, examples, and an example sentence. UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL 387 pages (PDF) 178 essential kanji as found on the JLPT N4 test FREE MP3s of all the readings and examples found in the book Mnemonics and helpful comments throughout Every kanji has its correct stroke order shown Each kanji has multiple examples and an example sentence showing usage NEW! 178-Question Worksheet for practicing the readings NEW! Anki flashcard deck for practicing and memorizing the kanji SENTENCE PRACTICE Working through sentences is an excellent way to improve your overall understanding of Japanese. This book presents 100 Japanese sentences featuring JLPT N4 level grammar and vocabulary. It breaks down all the vocabulary and then quizzes you with fill-in-the-blank and translation exercises. UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL 204 pages (PDF) 100 sentences, each with a full vocabulary breakdown and quizzes 100 MP3s — one for every sentence Includes PDF, ePub, and kePub (Kobo) eBook formats Anki flashcard deck of all 100 sentences with sound KANJI WRITING PAD Reading kanji is one skill; writing it is another. This printable practice pad gives you guided grid squares for every N4 kanji so you can drill correct stroke order and proportion by hand — the fastest way to make a character stick. UPPER BEGINNER LEVEL 203 pages (PDF) Practice grids for the N4 kanji Print as many copies as you like, as often as you like More coming soon! Remember, buy this bundle now and get future updates free of charge as they are released. ありがとうございます — and here's to your Japanese! Please Note: This is the digital version of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :) You will receive a Dropbox link which can be accessed from any device (phone, tablet, or computer) instantly. 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