➡️ 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 #16Recommended 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: June 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Reiwa, A New Era* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Mouth is a Disaster* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagawa* Etymology: Kuromaku* Phrase of the Day: A little Birdie told me* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Nature Kanji* Grammar Time! Amario* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 12 and Reiwa, A New Era ➡️ 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 #17Recommended 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: July 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Tsuyu, Japan's Rainy Season* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Make Haste Slowly* Prefecture Spotlight: Yamaguchi* Etymology: Saba o Yomu* Phrase of the Day: Kata o Motsu* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Ki* Grammar Time! ikutsu* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 13 and Japan's Rainy Season ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

SAVE WITH DIGITAL! This item is included in a digital bundle at a discount. If you would like the eBook version (PDF, ePub, or Kindle MOBI) and the MP3s, please see our discounted bundles here - JLPT N5 BUNDLE Included at no extra charge are the sound files of each Example Sentence. The download link is found on the last page. Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5 covers the grammar needed to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N5. This is the easiest of the test levels and is suitable for beginners who have mastered hiragana. Whether you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 or just would like a solid start on learning the basics of Japanese grammar, this book will teach you the most useful particles, counters, and grammatical patterns in an easy-to-understand way. Download the MP3s and the accompanying PDF for a complete learning system (included for no extra charge).* Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link found on the last page. <br>* Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point. <br>* Most example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension. <br> BEGINNER LEVEL Download the sound files for every Japanese example sentence within. Link found on the last page. Explanations in plain English with several examples per grammar point. Most example sentences are broken down with a literal word-by-word translation to aid comprehension.  Each kanji has furigana (small hiragana over the kanji)

SAVE WITH DIGITAL! This item is included in a digital bundle for FREE. If you would like the eBook version (PDF, ePub, or Kindle MOBI) and the MP3s, please see our discounted bundles here and get this for free - Japanese Reader Collection NEWLY UPDATED! This is for the paperback plus the digital files. PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats. Everything you need to quickly and painlessly learn hiragana. Includes: 5 printable PDFs including our forty-eight page Hiragana Booklet, Flashcards and Posters AND audio files. In all, almost 14 megs of media to aid in the mastering of Hiragana. Paperback will be mailed to you 48 Printable PDF PDF Posters; PDF Practice Writing Pad; MP3s Download link emailed ASAP after order (not currently instant–sorry!) Kindle and ePub ebook formats also included ePub works on Android devices with FBReader and possibly other EPUB book reader apps. REVISED EDITION now with FREE MP3s and Printable PDFs as a download.Many teachers recommend learning hiragana as a first step toward Japanese proficiency. Helpful mnemonics and illustrations help the student quickly learn the characters painlessly. You can learn hiragana in less than two weeks using this book if you can set aside a few minutes a day to study. – Helpful Mnemonics – Fully Illustrated – Covers all forty-six main characters plus all the variations – History and helpful hints throughout – Writing Practice Sheets – Download more PDF practice sheets and the sound files of all hiragana for free.

➡️ 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 #18Recommended 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: August 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan & Japan's Giant Hornets* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time! * Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 14 and Japan's Giant Hornets ➡️ 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 #19Recommended 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: September 2019NEW READER: Frank and the Obaasan #15 (LAST EPISODE!) & Ukiyoe, Part One* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time!* Japanese Readers: Frank & the Obaasan Episode 15 and Ukiyoe, Part One ➡️ 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 #20Recommended 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: October 2019NEW READER: よんでみよう！ Let's Read! & Ukiyoe, Part Two* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary* Prefecture Spotlight* Etymology* Phrase of the Day* Haiku: Basho* Kanji Spotlight* Grammar Time!* Japanese Readers: Yonde miyou! Let's Read! and Ukiyoe, Part Two ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

  ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide   ➡️ Want more Makoto? Well, Makoto+ members also get a 10%-20% off reusable coupon good for anything at theJapanShop.com, and each month, we will post a new eBook for you to download free of charge. Cancel at any time! Click here to learn more. This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #13 through #18. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!  AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00 If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price! Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide! Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader. Makoto #13: Included reader: World-Renowned Kurosawa Makoto #14: Included reader: The Young Man who Slept for Three Years Makoto #15: Included reader: Blossoming Old Man Makoto #16: Included reader: Reiwa, A New Era Makoto #17: Included reader: Japan's Rainy Season Makoto #18: Included reader: Japan's Giant Wasps Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう！ Let’s polish our Japanese! Here’s what you get in every issue: Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories. For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined. Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates. Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed. Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying. Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese. ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :) Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

➡️ 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 #21Recommended 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: November 2019NEW READER: よんでみよう！ Let's Read! & Ukiyoe, Part Three* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: Cat* Phrase of the Day: Using chotto* Haiku Basho* Kanji Spotlight: Big* Grammar Time! Polite negative questions* Japanese Readers: Japanese Snowman (beginner) + Ukiyoe Part 3 (Intermediate) ➡️ 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 #22Recommended 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: December 2019TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Island Country (Beginner-level) & History of the Shinkansen (Intermediates)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Miyazaki* Etymology: Moshi Moshi* Cool Anime / Manga Phrase* Haiku Basho* Kanji Spotlight: N5 Kanji with "sun"* Grammar Time! Dou Desu Ka?* Japanese Readers: Let's Read! Island Country (Beginner-level) & History of the Shinkansen (Intermediates) ➡️ 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 #23Recommended 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: January 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Japanese Schools (Beginner-level) & Kappa (Intermediates)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Kagoshima* Etymology: Cat* Cool Anime / Manga Phrase* Haiku Takahama Kyoshi* Kanji Spotlight: Language Kanji* Grammar Time! Keredo* Japanese Readers: Let's Read! Japanese Schools (Beginner-level) & Kappa (Intermediates) ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

  ➡️ How to read the eBooks in your bundle? You may need to follow the steps outlined in our eBook guide   This bundle set includes Makoto e-zine issues #19 through #24. Download instantly and begin improving your Japanese reading skills (PDFs, ePub, MOBI), listening abilities (MP3s), and vocabulary. An amazing value!  AND NOW GET IT ALL for $15.00 If all the issues were bought separately, the cost would be $24, but get it today at nearly half price! Purchase now and instantly get the digital download link—INSTANT GRATIFICATION and NO Shipping Charges Worldwide! Each issue includes jokes (in Japanese), fun etymologies, grammar lessons, kanji practice, fun phrases, and, of course, a Japanese reader. Makoto #19: Included reader: Ukyoe, Part One Makoto #20: Included reader: Ukyoe, Part Two Makoto #21: Included reader: Ukyoe, Part Three Makoto #22: Included reader: Shinkansen Makoto #23: Included reader: Yokai! Kappa Makoto #24: Included reader: Yokai! Tengu Impress your Japanese friends with knowledge of Japanese history while polishing your grammar and learning new vocabulary words. 日本語を磨こう！ Let’s polish our Japanese! Here’s what you get in every issue: Jokes, fun phrases, and useful kanji Prefecture Spotlight: each issue introduces a different Japanese prefecture Read about Japanese culture in real Japanese! Yes, as long as you have learned hiragana, you can read real Japanese today with these fully annotated stories. For the reader, every single line and every word are explained and defined. Designed specifically for beginners to intermediates. Build your Japanese vocabulary, understand new grammatical patterns, improve your reading skills, and hone in your listening abilities Each reader includes TWO MP3s recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. One read slowly and one read at normal speed. Print out the PDFs and drop the MP3s on your phone for on the go studying. Normally each of the Makoto issues sell for $4 each. Now, for the first time, you can get them all together for a single low price of $24! Er... Nope! It's $15.00. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate student of Japanese. Reminder: This is the digital versions of the books. There will be NO shipping charges since nothing will be shipped :) Please note: Immediately after ordering, you will receive a link to a Dropbox folder. You will be able to access all the files from any device. If you do not immediately see the email, please check your spam folder.

➡️ 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 #24Recommended 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: February 2020TWO NEW READERS: Let's Read! Japanese Superstitions (beginner) + the Tengu (Intermediate)* Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns* Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb* Prefecture Spotlight: Nagasaki* Etymology: otoshimae* Anime Phrase of the Day* Haiku Masaoka Shiki* Kanji Spotlight: Kanji Countries* Grammar Time! kamoshirenai* Japanese Readers: Japanese Superstitions (beginner) + the Tengu (Intermediate) ➡️ 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 #25Recommended 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: March 2020TWO NEW READERS: Japanese Cherry Blossoms (beginner) + Sakura (Intermediate) Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: Japanese Proverb Prefecture Spotlight: Saga Etymology: Send salt to the enemy Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku Kanji Spotlight: paper Grammar Time! まだ Japanese Readers: Japanese Cherry Blossoms (beginner) + Sakura (Intermediate)   ➡️ LEARN ABOUT BECOMING A MAKOTO+ MEMBER. CLICK HERE

Looking for where to buy Genki? The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study (although, the individual student will want the sold-separately Genki Answer Key also) For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook and answer key. Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing 382 pages Includes a link to no-extra-cost supplemental sound files and materials ISBN 978-4-7890-1730-5