Makoto #3 - Makoto e-Zine, #3

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 Musashiz Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns: ??????z Prefecture Spotlight: Toyamaz Etymology: ???z Phrase of the Day: Useful English proverbs in Japanesez Ukiyo-e: Hokusaiz Kanji Spotlight: ?z Grammar Time!??? and ???z Reader: Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's Greatest SwordsmanWhile 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.