Makoto E-Zine series #58 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. FREE Anki flashcard deck of the vocabulary found in the intermediate story. (Included in the free download) 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. Not only that, but every issue includes two brand new stories or essays with newly recorded high-quality sound files for you to download for no extra charge. In this Issue Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns Vocabulary: 猫をかぶる Prefecture Spotlight: Gunma Etymology: 侍 Anime Phrase of the Day Haiku: 日野草城 Kanji Spotlight: 金 Grammar Time! が Japanese Readers: General Cleaning (beginner) + Yamanba and the Three Magic Charms Part 2 (Intermediate) Buy now and start reading in seconds.