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Yonde Miyo~! Volume 4: Short and Fun Japanese Stories in Hiragana and Basic Kanji

✅ Learn to read real Japanese—without getting overwhelmed.

Yonde Miyo~! Volume 4 continues the beloved beginner series with ten all-new stories designed for learners who can read hiragana and want to strengthen their grammar, kanji recognition, and cultural understanding. Every sentence and explanation has been carefully edited and improved. We've also added more kanji and grammar spotlights throughout to help you grow naturally as you read.

As with all volumes, you don’t have to start from the beginning—each story is self-contained, and the book can be enjoyed in any order.

🎁 Three Awesome Freebies Included

✓ Native Audio Download – Listen to each story at both normal and slow, easy-to-understand speeds. Professionally recorded by a native Japanese voice actress. Scan the QR code—no opt-in required.

✓ Bonus PDF + Extras – Sign up for our friendly, low-pressure newsletter and get access to a digital version and other helpful downloads. Unsubscribe anytime.

✓ 🔓 Unlimited Online Access – Your purchase includes full access to the Makoto+ Sentence Explorer. Read, listen, and break down every sentence, then quiz yourself on vocabulary and grammar—all in a fun, interactive online format. Free account required, no credit card needed.

📚 10 Delicious and Cultural Beginner Stories Inside

Taiyaki – Discover the origin and quirky charm of Japan’s beloved fish-shaped cake.

Mitarashi Dango – Learn the sticky-sweet history behind this traditional Japanese snack.

Japanese Pancakes – Not quite your IHOP special—see what makes them unique.

Japanese Dialects – A peek into the wide range of dialects across Japan—and how a single word can mean many things.

Cold Meals – Why do Japanese people eat cold food, even when it's chilly outside? 

Disaster Preparedness Day – Learn how Japan teaches earthquake and disaster readiness from a young age.

Sports Day – It’s more than just a race—it’s a schoolwide event with real cultural significance.

Japanese Names – Not as straightforward as they seem. Dive into kanji combinations, readings, and what to avoid.

General Cleaning – It’s not spring cleaning. It’s year-end cleaning—Japanese style.

Motivation – A short essay on what keeps language learners going… and how to not give up.

🔁 Read Each Story Four Times for Maximum Learning

Hiragana Only – With word spacing for clarity

Vocabulary + Grammar Notes – Clean, simple breakdowns

Kanji + Furigana – Standard Japanese with support

Japanese Only – Full story without furigana for review

This system helps you build confidence and comprehension through structured repetition.

🎓 Build Your Japanese Reading Skills—One Short Story at a Time

Whether this is your first Yonde Miyo~! book or your fourth, you’ll enjoy these snack-sized stories and insights into everyday Japanese life.

No dry textbook drills. No baby talk. Just fun, simple stories that make learning feel natural.

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