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  • Learn Japanese with Stories #1: Hikoichi

    The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese Folklore, Tales, and Stories

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 1 - Learn Japanese with Stories
    Four classic Hikoichi folktales — every sentence broken down for upper-beginner readers of Japanese.Hikoichi is the clever young man of Kyushu legend who outwits lords, tengu, and the occasional smug retainer with nothing but quick thinking and a straight face. This volume gathers four of his most beloved stories, presented in full Japanese with line-by-line vocabulary, grammar notes, native ... Read more

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  • Yonde Miyo-! Volume 1

    Short and Fun Japanese Stories in Hiragana and Basic Kanji

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 1 - Yonde Miyo
    Yonde Miyo~! Volume 1: Short and Fun Japanese Stories in Hiragana and Basic Kanji✅ Just learned hiragana? Start reading real Japanese—right away.We’ve completely rebuilt Yonde Miyo~! Volume 1 from the ground up! Every story, sentence, vocabulary note, and grammar explanation has been revised and expanded. We also added dozens of mini-lessons on key kanji and grammar patterns throughout the book ... Read more

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  • Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N4

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 1 - Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4
    Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N4With Native Audio & Interactive Online PracticePreparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 is one of the best ways to build solid intermediate skills and stay motivated in your studies. This book is designed to give you focused, practical vocabulary practice for that goal.This volume covers the core vocabulary needed for the JLPT N4 level, based on ... Read more

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  • Japanese Vocabulary for JLPT N5

    Master the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 1 - Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5
    Master the Essential Vocabulary for JLPT N5 — Now Enhanced with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer!Just starting your Japanese journey? This newly updated JLPT N5 Vocabulary Book is your ultimate beginner’s guide to the most important words you’ll need to pass the exam—and build a rock-solid foundation for long-term Japanese fluency.With 1,445 crystal-clear audio recordings, intelligent Anki flashcards, ... Read more

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  • Learn Japanese through Haiku - Natsume Soseki

    Enjoy Japanese culture while building your vocabulary and grammar

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Enjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 夏目漱石（なつめ そうせき）Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916)Everyone knows Natsume Sōseki the novelist — 吾輩は猫である, 坊っちゃん, こころ — the man whose face was on the 1000 yen note. What most people don't know, even many Japanese, is that Sōseki was also a serious haiku poet. He studied under 正岡子規 (Masaoka Shiki), the father of modern haiku, and kept writing poems throughout his life — ... Read more

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  • Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 102 (August 2026)

    Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #103

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 103 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
    Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 103 (September 2026)Story-driven reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue blends short stories, language lessons, cultural notes, humor, and native-audio recordings — all designed to make Japanese feel natural, usable, and enjoyable.In ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Learn Japanese through Haiku - Akutagawa Ryunosuke

    Enjoy Japanese culture while building your vocabulary and grammar

    by Makoto Press, Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Enjoy and Fully Understand 25 haiku by 芥川龍之介（あくたがわ りゅうのすけ）Akutagawa Ryūnosuke (1892–1927)Everyone knows Akutagawa Ryūnosuke the short story writer — 「羅生門」(Rashōmon), 「藪の中」(In a Grove), 「鼻」(The Nose) — the man whose name adorns Japan's most prestigious literary prize. What most people don't know is that Akutagawa was also a devoted haiku poet who composed hundreds of poems across his short life.His ... Read more

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  • Beginning Japanese Phrases

    Podcast Episodes 1-30

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 1 - Beginning Japanese Phrases
    This series is based on a weekly podcast we produce called (unimaginatively) Beginning Japanese Phrases.FORMAT OF THIS BOOKAs we do in the podcast, we'll introduce one useful Japanese word, phrase, or grammatical function. Then we'll breakdown an example sentence using that word within a common context.Each example sentence will include a literal and more natural translation as well as all the ... Read more

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  • Mermaids of Japan, a Japanese Reader

    Learn Japanese with Yokai!

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 5 - Learn Japanese with Yokai!
    ★For Upper Beginners Learning Japanese ★Living in shadows and the in-between world of dreams and reality, yokai thrive in Japanese imagination. What are yokai? They are monsters, ghosts, unnatural beings, and even sentient household items. Yokai can be harmless and amusing, or they can be terrifying.Now you can learn about yokai and read stories of them while polishing your Japanese. ♥ABOUT THIS ... Read more

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  • Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5

    Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 2 - Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5
    Japanese Grammar for JLPT N5 Master JLPT N5 Grammar with Confidence — Fully Updated & Expanded Edition!Supercharge your Japanese learning with the ultimate beginner-friendly guide — now beautifully refreshed with illustrations, clearer explanations, and fully integrated with our interactive Makoto+ Sentence Explorer.✅ NEW: Fully Edited & Expanded ContentThis edition has been carefully updated ... Read more

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  • Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1: WORKBOOK Hikoichi

    Exercises for Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    This companion workbook to our "Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1" will test your reading comprehension skills and understanding of upper beginner to lower intermediate Japanese grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary.While this workbook includes the text for each story, you will need the original volume to look up words and meanings.ABOUT THIS WORKBOOKThere are two main categories of ... Read more

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  • Beginning Conversations

    Learn Japanese through Dialogues

    by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...
    Series Book 1 - Learn Japanese through Dialogues
    Finally, a fun and easy way to learn REAL conversational Japanese!Crafted especially for beginners, this book offers a dynamic way to learn conversational Japanese through engaging, real-life dialogues. Each dialogue is designed to enhance your understanding of everyday Japanese, making this an ideal resource for learners aiming to achieve fluency.We are including, at no extra charge, sound files ... Read more

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