Makoto e-Zine

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.

Makoto E-Zine series #51 Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. 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.