Makoto

Makoto E-Zine series #3Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.

MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker. 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. Sushi: How to Make Sushi Easy and CheapNEW READER: Miyamoto Musashiž Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns: おやじギャグž Prefecture Spotlight: Toyamaž Etymology: 二枚目ž Phrase of the Day: Useful English proverbs in Japanesež Ukiyo-e: Hokusaiž Kanji Spotlight: 金ž Grammar Time!　予定 and つもりž Reader: Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest Swordsman While beginners to Japanese can get a lot from this, hiragana knowledge is required. * All kanji have furigana * All vocabulary is listed with English under each paragraph* The full story just in Japanese is also provided so you can practice reading without interruption* After each story, we also provide an English summary. We recommend avoiding this until after tackling the Japanese, but if you need a little help, this summary should give you a hint.