Learn Japanese Through the Mysterious World of Yokai — Volume 4: Shapeshifting Animals
Unmask the foxes, befriend the tanuki, and level up your Japanese while you’re at it.
Perfect for upper beginners (JLPT N4-ish) and up, this volume includes:
📚 PDF & ePub versions
🎧 Audio recordings at slow and natural speeds
🧠 Anki flashcard deck with pitch accents and example sentences
Because when it comes to learning Japanese, a little magic—and a lot of mischief—goes a long way.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
From clever foxes to sake-loving raccoon dogs, Japan’s shapeshifting animals have long captured the imagination—and occasionally the wallets—of unsuspecting humans. But these tricksters aren’t just folklore staples; they also show up in language, idioms, and festivals across Japan.
This volume focuses on two of the most famous animal yokai:
The cunning kitsune (fox)
The playful and unpredictable tanuki
It includes three tales:
The Nine-Tailed Fox – A mysterious figure with powers and beauty in equal measure
The Legend of the Killing Stone – A haunting story that blends myth with history
The Fox’s Wedding – A charming and culturally rich tale of love and illusion
Each story is presented in three formats:
Line-by-line Japanese with furigana and full vocabulary/grammar breakdowns
Japanese-only version to strengthen reading skills
Full English translation to confirm comprehension
You’ll also find a Kanji in Focus section and notes highlighting important grammar and cultural nuances.
WHY LEARN JAPANESE WITH YOKAI?
Because kitsune and tanuki make grammar unforgettable—and occasionally steal your lunch.
These books help you:
Reinforce grammar with real Japanese in context
Explore Japan’s rich storytelling traditions
Practice listening with MP3 audio (slow and normal speed)
Review with an Anki deck that includes pitch accents and context-rich example sentences
Whether you're studying solo or want something fresh and fun between textbook chapters, this volume gives you both language and lore.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
This book is great for:
Upper beginners (around JLPT N4) who want immersive but manageable content
Intermediate learners looking to deepen their reading skills and cultural knowledge and beginning learners wanting a challenge!
Anyone who enjoys Japanese legends, fox spirits, or trickster tales with heart
If you’re ready to chase foxfire and decode illusion, click the Buy Now button and start reading today.
Updated & Expanded!
This edition includes fully revised grammar notes, a polished layout, and enhanced vocabulary explanations. Access to the audio, PDFs, and Anki flashcards is included inside the book.
If you are learning Japanese and are fascinated by yokai and traditional tales of old Japan, click the Buy Now button to begin studying now.
