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Silence and Beauty

Hidden Faith Born of Suffering

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Narrated by Ova Saopeng ...

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In This World of Pain and Suffering, God Often Seems Silent. But Light is yet Present in Darkness, and Silence Speaks with Hidden Beauty and Truth.Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence, first published in 1966, endures as one of the greatest works of twentieth-century Japanese literature. Its narrative of the persecution of Christians in seventeenth-century Japan raises uncomfortable questions about God ... Read more

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In This World of Pain and Suffering, God Often Seems Silent. But Light is yet Present in Darkness, and Silence Speaks with Hidden Beauty and Truth.Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence, first published in 1966, endures as one of the greatest works of twentieth-century Japanese literature. Its narrative of the persecution of Christians in seventeenth-century Japan raises uncomfortable questions about God
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Japanese Onomatopoeia

From the Desk of Makoto

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series series From the Desk of Makoto
Japanese is full of words that sound like what they mean. There is one word for rain that starts with a few scattered drops, another for a steady, quiet drizzle, and a third for a downpour you can hear from indoors. There are words for a door slammed shut, a body too tired to move, a sly grin, and a laugh you can't hold in. Native speakers use these sound and feeling words constantly, in ... Read more

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Japanese is full of words that sound like what they mean. There is one word for rain that starts with a few scattered drops, another for a steady, quiet drizzle, and a third for a downpour you can hear from indoors. There are words for a door slammed shut, a body too tired to move, a sly grin, and a laugh you can't hold in. Native speakers use these sound and feeling words constantly, in
... Read more
Makoto e-Zine #1

Makoto e-Zine

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 1 - Makoto e-Zine
Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.PDF & MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker included--download link found on the first page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT ... Read more

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Recommended for beginners and lower intermediates of Japanese.PDF & MP3s of the stories read by a native Japanese speaker included--download link found on the first page. Listen while reading.The Fun Japanese Not Found in Textbooks. If you like our readers and lessons, you will love Makoto, the new e-zine filled with articles on kanji, culture, idioms, proverbs, geography, history, etymology, JLPT
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Makoto 102

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series series Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 102 (August 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

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 102 (August 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
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Japanese Word Origins: Learn Japanese vocabulary through the stories behind it.

From the Desk of Makoto

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series series From the Desk of Makoto
Learn Japanese vocabulary through the stories behind it.The familiar word for "thank you" has roots in "rare" or "hard to come by." A cream puff takes its Japanese name from a French word for cabbage. Everyday language carries traces of older customs, borrowed words, and unexpected connections.Japanese Word Origins 1 explores 29 words and expressions in seven themed chapters. Discover where they ... Read more

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Learn Japanese vocabulary through the stories behind it.The familiar word for "thank you" has roots in "rare" or "hard to come by." A cream puff takes its Japanese name from a French word for cabbage. Everyday language carries traces of older customs, borrowed words, and unexpected connections.Japanese Word Origins 1 explores 29 words and expressions in seven themed chapters. Discover where they
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Makoto #87

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 87 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Magazine Series #87: Fluffy Dandelions and Fiery MustardFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Float into Japanese this May!May in Japan is all about warmth, wind, and wandering minds. (And, apparently, mustard-related confusion.) This month's Makoto drifts gently your way with lessons on everything from Taishō-era trends to the softest onomatopoeia you ever did hear: ふわふわ. Whether you're ... Read more

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Makoto Magazine Series #87: Fluffy Dandelions and Fiery MustardFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Float into Japanese this May!May in Japan is all about warmth, wind, and wandering minds. (And, apparently, mustard-related confusion.) This month's Makoto drifts gently your way with lessons on everything from Taishō-era trends to the softest onomatopoeia you ever did hear: ふわふわ. Whether you're
... Read more
Makoto Magazine 97

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series series Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture MagazineIssue 97 (March 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 this ... Read more

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture MagazineIssue 97 (March 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 this
... Read more
Makoto 101

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #101

by Clay Boutwell ...

Series Book 101 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 101 (July 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 this ... Read more

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine — Issue 101 (July 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 this
... Read more
Makoto #90

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #90

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 90 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 90 (August 2025)Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto 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 ... Read more

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 90 (August 2025)Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto 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
... Read more
Makoto #83

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #83

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 83 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Magazine Series #83: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Happy New Year from the Makoto Team!This month's cover features a stunning photo of 金閣寺(きんかくじ) (the Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, captured just last month by our talented editor Neddy and her equally talented husband. Doesn't it make you feel like taking a trip to ... Read more

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Makoto Magazine Series #83: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Happy New Year from the Makoto Team!This month's cover features a stunning photo of 金閣寺(きんかくじ) (the Golden Pavilion) in Kyoto, captured just last month by our talented editor Neddy and her equally talented husband. Doesn't it make you feel like taking a trip to
... Read more
Makoto #86

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #86

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 86 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Magazine Series #86: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Spring Forward into Japanese with the April Issue!April in Japan is all about fresh starts—new school year, cherry blossoms, and… misunderstood onomatopoeia? (We're looking at you, ドロドロ.) This month's Makoto is a full bento box of language, laughs, and cultural ... Read more

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Makoto Magazine Series #86: The Fun Japanese Not Found in TextbooksFor Beginners to Lower Intermediates: Boost Your Japanese Journey Today!Spring Forward into Japanese with the April Issue!April in Japan is all about fresh starts—new school year, cherry blossoms, and… misunderstood onomatopoeia? (We're looking at you, ドロドロ.) This month's Makoto is a full bento box of language, laughs, and cultural
... Read more
Makoto #89

Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese, #89

by Clay Boutwell, Yumi Boutwell ...

Series Book 89 - Makoto Magazine for Learners of Japanese
Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 89Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to lower-intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue is packed with short articles, stories, jokes, cultural notes, and audio read by a native speaker. Designed to make learning Japanese fun and engaging, Makoto helps ... Read more

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Makoto Japanese Language & Culture Magazine Issue 89Fun, culturally rich reading and listening practice for learners of JapaneseMakoto is a monthly digital magazine for beginner to lower-intermediate learners of Japanese. Each issue is packed with short articles, stories, jokes, cultural notes, and audio read by a native speaker. Designed to make learning Japanese fun and engaging, Makoto helps
... Read more

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