{"product_id":"essays-on-modern-japan-yumi-boutwell-9781688071872","title":"Essays on Modern Japan: The Easy Way to Read, Listen, and Learn from Japanese History and Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Modern Japan: An Upper Beginner's Guide to Japanese History and Culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFree PDF + Sound Files + Anki Flashcard Decks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of modern Japan with this accessible and engaging Japanese history reader, perfect for upper beginner students of Japanese. Priced affordably, it includes three insightful essays that bring to life various aspects of contemporary Japanese culture: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReiwa, A New Era\u003c\/b\u003e: Explore the significance of the Reiwa era, a symbol of Japan's evolving identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRainy Season in Japan\u003c\/b\u003e: Planning a trip to Japan in July? Understand the nuances of Japan's rainy season and its cultural impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJapan's Giant Hornet\u003c\/b\u003e: Uncover the intriguing and somewhat terrifying world of Japan's giant hornet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn with More for no Extra Charge: Get Free Sound Files and Anki flashcards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance your learning experience with FREE sound files, narrated by a native Japanese speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo versions for each story: Slowly Read \u0026amp; Normal Speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the Anki flashcards to master the vocabulary found in the stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable link to MP3s and Anki flashcard decks within the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features for Effective Learning: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFurigana Assistance\u003c\/b\u003e: All Japanese texts include furigana for beginners in kanji.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed Breakdown\u003c\/b\u003e: Each sentence is dissected word-by-word with grammar explanations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUninterrupted Japanese Texts\u003c\/b\u003e: Practice reading fluently with full stories in Japanese only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKanji in Focus\u003c\/b\u003e: Learn key kanji in each essay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnglish Translations\u003c\/b\u003e: Verify your understanding with our simple, mostly literal English translations (But try the Japanese first!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMP3 Audio\u003c\/b\u003e: Download the FREE audio files to listen while you study, available in both normal and slow speeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for Upper Beginners with a Foundation: \u003c\/b\u003e This reader is best suited for learners who have a basic understanding of hiragana and foundational Japanese grammar and sentence structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe're Here to Help!\u003c\/b\u003e Have questions or suggestions for future Japanese readers? Contact us directly! Our personal email addresses are included in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo Your Japanese Success!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yumi Boutwell,John Clay Boutwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1688071873\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781688071872\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/23\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.21d","brand":"Yumi Boutwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49000447508735,"sku":"9781688071872","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/essays-on-modern-japan-yumi-boutwell-9781688071872","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}