Makoto e-Zine #1

Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese. PDF & MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker included--download link found on the first 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. This issue includes: 20+ ways to say I, ME, & THEE NEW READER:The Warrior Leaders of the Sengoku Period Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Prefecture Spotlight: FUKUI Etymology: ????? Phrase of the Day: Murphy's Law Ukiyo-e: Sharaku Kanji Spotlight: ? Grammar Time! ~????? 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. * Two MP3 recordings of the story. One slowed down for comprehension and one normal speed.