Makoto Magazine 91 for Learners of Japanese

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 91 (September 2025)
Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of Japanese

Makoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to lower-intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue features short articles, cultural notes, language lessons, jokes, and native-audio recordings—designed to make learning fun, immersive, and memorable.

In this issue (September 2025, Issue 91):

This month's theme is the gentle turning of the seasons—from late-summer cicadas to the first crisp autumn breezes. Settle in with cultural deep-dives, language lessons, and the timeless folktale Tsuru no Ongaeshi ("The Crane's Return of Gratitude"), one of Japan's most beloved traditional stories.

Highlights include:

  • Laughs, Jokes, Riddles, and Puns – lighthearted fun to keep learning fresh
  • Vocabulary Spotlight: 首を長くする ("to eagerly look forward to something")
  • Prefecture Spotlight: Shiga – Lake Biwa, ninja history, Omi beef, and more
  • Etymology Deep Dive: ちやほや – from Heian court poetry to modern pampering
  • Anime Phrase of the Day: A fearless line from Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no Ken)
  • Onomatopoeia: The sounds of late summer—cicadas, fireworks, and fading breezes
  • Haiku Spotlight: Akutagawa Ryūnosuke – a glimpse into the literary master's seasonal verse
  • Kanji Focus: 電 (electricity; power)
  • Grammar Time!: ~なら (if; in the case of) explained with clear examples
  • Japanese Readers:
  • Beginner: A short September-themed story
  • Intermediate: Tsuru no Ongaeshi – fully annotated with vocabulary, grammar, and cultural notes
  • Includes:

  • 65-page PDF and ePub formats
  • 29 MP3 audio files (normal and slow speed)
  • 1 Anki flashcard deck (beginner story vocabulary)
  • Scan-and-listen QR codes for quick mobile access
  • Integration with Makoto+ Sentence Explorer for the intermediate reading
  • Perfect for learners who love Japanese culture and want engaging, real-world content. Use it to build vocabulary, sharpen listening skills, and enjoy the language in all its seasonal beauty.

    Makoto Magazine 91 for Learners of Japanese