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Getting Along with the Japanese

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:25 -0500

Getting Along with the Japanese

Sometimes living in another country can be quite confusing, trying to understand why people react one way when they really mean another. Japan is particularly challenging because of all the slight niuances of meanings behind gestures or responses that Westerners are often unable to pick up immediately. This handy book, is an excellent guide for foreigners or the "foreigner to be" when living in a country as rich in culture such as Japan. Written completely in English, this excellent cultural...

ARis Official Guide Book

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:29:32 -0400

ARis Official Guide Book

The official Guide Book for Aris, the virtual maid, will soon come in stock! Be sure to preorder your own. Comes with a full new room for Aris! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own virtual, interactive figure? The idea popularized in anime such as Hand Maid May has finally come to life! Meet Dennou Figure (Cyber Figure) ARis, a 3D "holographic" figure displayed on your computer screen that you can interact with in real life through the manipulation of a special...

K-On! TV Anime Official Guide Book Preorder

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:07:08 -0400

K-On! TV Anime Official Guide Book *Preorder*

An incredible item for every K-On! (Keion) fan, an essential piece to complete your collection. This is an official Keion Anime Guidebook dedicated to featuring fantastic illustration work, comments by staff members and creators and more. Just awesome! 128 pages. This is a preorder that's scheduled for release in December 2009.

The Complete Japanese Verb Guide

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:32:39 -0400

The Complete Japanese Verb Guide

A companion volume to The Complete Japanese Expression Guide and The Complete Japanese Adjective Guide, with over 600 verbs. The key to Japanese is knowing how to use verbs, and no other book about Japanese verbs contains as much useful information as The Complete Japanese Verb Guide. Compiled and edited with the needs of the student in mind, this book is an invaluable reference guide for anyone learning the Japanese language. Besides introducing over 600 verbs and heir meanings, this...

A Guide To Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 ~ A Self-study Workbook For Learning Japanese Characters

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:42:57 -0400

A Guide To Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 ~ A Self-study Workbook For Learning Japanese Characters

A Guide to Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 continues Book 1's systematic approach to learning how to write Japanese characters. With 1,166 entries, this workbook completes the study of all 1,945 characters prescribed for everyday use by the Japanese Ministry of Education. For a complete course that covers reading as well as writing Japanese, it is recommended that these workbooks be used with Kanji & Kanji: A Handbook of the Japanese Writing System, also available from Tuttle Publishing. For your...

Get It -- All About Japan in English ~ Eigo de Annai Suru Nippon

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:43:28 -0400

Get It -- All About Japan in English ~ Eigo de Annai Suru Nippon

Yukio Nakayama and Jeff Clark provide you with this fantastic bilingual guide to Japan that not only aims to help you understand the culture better, but provides you with plenty of language training throughout the entire book. Starting us off, they provide us with 300 important phrases with one side being in English and the other side of the page being written in full Japanese. These stock phrases can be used for introductions, making reservations at a hotel, public transportation, food and...

Etiquette Guide to Japan

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:27:49 -0400

Etiquette Guide to Japan

Etiquette Guide to Japan offers an inside look at the social norms of the Japanese-when to bow, how to propose a toast, when to pay the bill, the careful art of gift-giving, how to deal with public transportation, dating, weddings, funerals, and last, but not least, how to say good-bye at the end of your stay. If you want to save yourself from possible embarrassment during your stay in Japan, you will find the Etiquette Guide to Japan to be a much-needed companion. Publshed by Tuttle. For your...

Cyber Figure ARis

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:34:35 -0400

Cyber Figure ARis

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own virtual, interactive figure? The idea popularized in anime such as Hand Maid May has finally come to life! Meet Dennou Figure (Cyber Figure) ARis, a 3D "holographic" figure displayed on your computer screen that you can interact with in real life through the manipulation of a special positioning box, paddle, and web camera (web camera required, but not included in the set). Using the proprietary GTE AR Framework software you're able...

A Practical Guide to Living in Japan

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:10:24 -0400

A Practical Guide to Living in Japan

Are you planning on living in Japan? Or have you just moved to Japan? Are you going to enroll in a Japanese school, work for a Japanese company, or explore the Japanese lifestyle and support yourself by teaching English? Regardless of why you're in Japan, here's just the book you'll need to happily establish yourself in your new home. You'll get the facts on banking, immigration, and insurance, plus daily-life tips on renting an apartment, utilities, transportation, using the post office, and...

Top Tokyo Sights ~ Eigo de Guide Suru Tokyo

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:25:20 -0500

Top Tokyo Sights ~ Eigo de Guide Suru Tokyo

This is a great bilingual book from Kodansha that shows you all the best spots to hit in Japan's capital city of Tokyo, from the most exciting tourist spots like Asakusa and Tokyo Tower and Meiji Shrine to some of the more rare and unique experiences. Lists many restaurants and museums, too. Best of all, the book is written completely in both English and Japanese, so you can compare the two languages side-by-side. By Tom Dillon and Mari Hoshino, 300 pages.

A Guide To Learning Hiragana & Katakana ~ First Steps To Reading And Writing Japanese

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:49:56 -0400

A Guide To Learning Hiragana & Katakana ~ First Steps To Reading And Writing Japanese

This book presents a systematic and comprehensive overview of the two kana systems needed to read and write Japanese. With expanded writing and preparation space, this revised edition offers ample provisions for practice, review, and self-testing at several levels. It also includes a detailed reference section explaining the origin and function of kana and the various kana combinations.Complete with a detailed pronunciation guide, this volume will prove invaluable for beginning students or...

Pixiv Fantasia 3 ~ official event visual book

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:03:39 -0500

Pixiv Fantasia 3 ~ official event visual book

When it comes to the artist community, there's only one place to go - Pixiv. For those unfamiliar with Pixiv, it's a place where artists can upload their work and network with other like minded artists. Boasting over 180 million illustrations, and 3.6 billion page views, this site is no doubt one of the best community sites for original works by both amateur and professional illustrators. And now, comes this amazing Official Event Book called Pixiv Fantasia III all done by the community. Filled...

Bilingual Subway Guide To Tokyo

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:47:58 -0500

Bilingual Subway Guide To Tokyo

Anyone who's ever ventured into the subway system of Tokyo knows it's like being lost in a maze. The overwhelming sense of hopelessness-which direction to go, which lines to take, where to buy the tickets, etc. can thoroughly annoy and throw one off, especially someone who can't speak or read Japanese. Help is at hand with the publication of this tremendous little guidebook. It is a wonderful booster for those who need to make sense of the confusing and multifaceted Tokyo subway system. For...

The Book of Sake: a Connoisseur's Guide

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:20:56 -0500

The Book of Sake: a Connoisseur's Guide

Once found only in sushi bars and Japanese restaurants outside its native land, sake now lines the shelves of our gourmet food shops, liquor stores, supermarkets, and restaurants of all types. And as sake increasingly becomes a part of the way we dine and entertain, people everywhere are looking for guidance in sorting out the confusing and intimidating array of choices available. In The Book of Sake, brew master Philip Harper provides all the information anyone needs to discover the many...

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:58 -0400

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. This practice book features back to back grid pattern squares, to help make your characters written clean and even. The square grid pattern is the standard writing paper used for all students learning the language and has approximately 84 squares throughout the book to help you practice. Features the Sanrio Character Cinnamoroll inside of the covers to keep you motivated. A great supplemental study guide. Kawaii...

Silver Investigation After School - Houkago ha Hakugin no Shirabe Official Visual Fan Book

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:13:42 -0400

Silver Investigation After School - Houkago ha Hakugin no Shirabe Official Visual Fan Book

Here is the official visual fan book for the PS2 game Houkago ha hakugin no shirabe, a great romance adventure game for ladies. The main protagonist is a female having special powers, who enters a boys only private high school to investigate on strange incidents. Along the way, she'll meet some interesting classmates and various characters, communicating with them and putting herself into some difficult but always funny situations. The book itself is kind of a walkthrough of the game, including...

Gurren Lagann The Movie Official Fanbook

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:09:38 -0400

Gurren Lagann The Movie Official Fanbook

This fascinating official fan book offers fans juicy details on the characters, mecha, and story in the "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann: Gurren Chapter" movie, plus colorful full-page illustrations, screen caps, and interviews with the main cast. There are also reports on two "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann" events held before the movie's premiere. This official fan book also includes a dual sided poster, an interview (in Japanese) and photoshoot of gamer akiba girl and idol Shoko Nakagawa as well...

84 Square Kanji Notebook ~ Pocket Monster Diamond & Pearl

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:07:08 -0400

84 Square Kanji Notebook ~ Pocket Monster Diamond & Pearl

Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. This practice book features back to back grid pattern squares, to help make your characters written clean and even. The square grid pattern is the standard writing paper used for all students learning the language and has approximately 84 squares throughout the book to help you practice. Features characters from the Pokemon (Pocket Monster) series with profiles written on the inside of the covers. A great...

Maria Holic 4.5 Official Guide Book

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:18 -0500

Maria Holic 4.5 Official Guide Book

Maria Holic is a manga series written and illustrated by Japanese manga author Minari Endou. With one of the most bizarre stories ever -- about a yuri-obsessed lesbian girl who accidentally discovers the secret that Maria, the most popular girl in the school, is really a boy in disguise. You'll love it! This is the official guidebook of Maria Holic, manga format and black and white, it features everything you need to know about the characters, their world, school, but also staff, voice actors...

Lucky Star Perfect Guide

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:55:53 -0400

Lucky Star Perfect Guide

This is the perfect guidebook for the Lucky Star PS2 Game. If you already have the game, plan to have it or simply like Lucky Star, you have to get that one. It contains in-deep character profiles and description, game-system guide, flow chart of each chapter of the game, as ong as a detailed scenario walkthrough and full game gallery. This perfect guide book is 130 pages thick. A really good item that is gonna let you know everything about the game and its background story.

English Guide for Tokyo ~ Eigo de Tokyo wo Annai Dekimasuka

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:07:10 -0400

English Guide for Tokyo ~ Eigo de Tokyo wo Annai Dekimasuka

Another outstanding item for fans of "bilingual books," which present information in both English and Japanese, this is a specific book dedicated to talking about the history, background, culture, tourist information and more that's related to Tokyo and vicinity. It covers all the interesting spots you can visit in the city, from Shinjuku to Ueno to Tokyo Tower and Kamakura, gives information on transportation and how to talk with people in English and Japanese about this wonderful city. Comes...

Instant Japanese ~ How To Express 1,000 Different Ideas With Just 100 Key Words And Phrases!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:27:06 -0400

Instant Japanese ~ How To Express 1,000 Different Ideas With Just 100 Key Words And Phrases!

Instant Japanese allows you to quickly and easily meet people, go shopping, ride the subway, ask for directions, order food and drinks, and much more! This thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book shows students and travelers how to maximize their communication skills. The idea is simple-learn 100 words and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which words to learn. This book presents a basic vocabulary that will be used over and over...

A Practical Guide To Mimetic Expressions Through Pictures ~ E De Wakaru Giongo Gitaigo

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:07:44 -0500

A Practical Guide To Mimetic Expressions Through Pictures ~ E De Wakaru Giongo Gitaigo

One of the most difficult things to master in Japanese are mimetic expressions, e.g. onomatopoeia, words that mimick voices, sounds or states, for example "iraira" (a feeling of irritation), "buubuu" (the sound of griping or complaining), or "girigiri" (very close, with little time/space to spare). If one can master these expressions, one's ability to express oneself in the language increases greatly and will sound more natural. This book features these expressions, divided by theme with...

Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar ~ Kiso Nihongo Bunpo Kyohon

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:30:40 -0400

Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar ~ Kiso Nihongo Bunpo Kyohon

Japanese grammar is one of the first stumbling blocks for learners of the Japanese language, and good reference books that actually explain the grammar in easy-to-understand English are difficult to find. This is a wonderful new Japanese reference book by the fine people at Alc (the publishers of the Nihongo Journal) that starts off with the basics and gets more in depth with succeeding chapters. With each grammar point illustrated with lots of examples, you'll not only be able to understand...

Code Geass ~ Lelouch of the Rebellion ~ Roman Album

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:40 -0500

Code Geass ~ Lelouch of the Rebellion ~ Roman Album

Fans of Code Geass, we've got a rare piece to add to your collection, the official Roman Book, featuring 140 color pages of everything you need to know about Code Geass, as long as plenty of visuals and original artworks! Including and art gallery, a character chart and file with detail and visual on your favorite characters, a sexy shot collection featuring our beloved C.C. and Karen, an episode guide overview with plenty of screens and finally a great sketch book for those who wants to get...

English Walking Guide to Old Edo-Historical Sights in Modern Tokyo ~ Eigo de Mochiaruku Edo Tokyo Sanpo Chizu

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:15:17 -0400

English Walking Guide to Old Edo-Historical Sights in Modern Tokyo ~ Eigo de Mochiaruku Edo Tokyo Sanpo Chizu

We have a really awesome item here, for all Japanese language students and those who wants to discover Tokyo through historical sights. This is a bilingual walking guide to old Edo historical sights in Tokyo. Even if Tokyo has become a huge and futuristic city, it still hides a lot of temples and historical places, that are gonna make you feel like if you were back in the ancient capital of Edo. Regrouping ancient maps from the city, this book will guide you through places or streets samurais...

Introduction to Japanese Culture

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:17:50 -0400

Introduction to Japanese Culture

Introduction To Japanese Culture provides a compact guide to aspect Japan that often puzzles the outside observer. Written completely in English, this very informative text is also a much needed primer on the cultural make-up and behaviors of the Japanese, certain to fascinate the student, tourist, or anyone who seeks to know and understand the Japanese and their world. Chapters within this book go into detail explaining holidays and festivals, Arts and Skill, Recreation and Leisure, Cuisine...

The Manga Guide to Sudoku

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 20:14:52 -0400

The Manga Guide to Sudoku

Do you "Sudoku"? Well, now's your chance! For the first time ever, strategies for solving the popular number-puzzles known as sudoku are revealed in a fun, easy-to-follow manga format that appeals to all ages. The first part of " The Manga Guide to Sudoku features a lively 40- page comic, while the rest of the book is packed with dozens of challenging puzzles and their solutions. Grab a pencil and get started! For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.

When They Cry - Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni ~ Kai Official Character and Summary Book

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:26:03 -0400

When They Cry - Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni ~ Kai Official Character and Summary Book

This artbook is from the Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (When they cry) anime PC and PS2 game series. The story is based on a little town called Hinamizawa that experiences a murder at the Watanagashi Festival. The group of main characters work to try to maintain their sanity and eventually unveil the truth of the mysterious murders. This art book features a great and detailed characters description with a deep story analysis, along with a nice illustration gallery. The contents are of course...

Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:48:36 -0400

Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan

Interested in living in Japan? Not visiting, living, perhaps permanently? If so, then this bilingual handbook published in English and Japanese can help. Written by influential Arudou Debito, aka David Christopher Aldwinckle, an American who took Japanese citizenship and who has become an activist for foreigners' rights here. The book covers many areas, including how to find a job and obtain a working visa, learning how to live with Japanese culture, and even areas like how to buy or build a...

A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:22:31 -0400

A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese

This handy reference book, is designed as an essential companion to the study of written Japanese, and will help you achieve fluency in reading and writing the language in its everyday style. This book is divided into two sections: The first section presents the 1,006 Essential characters prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education to be taught during the six years of Japanese elementary school. These characters are given with their most frequent readings (both on and kun ) and...

Japan for Kids ~ The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Their Children

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:07:01 -0400

Japan for Kids ~ The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Their Children

Written by two expatriate mothers, Diane Wiltshire and Jeanne Huey have collaborated on the ultimate handbook to rasing your children in the wonderful yet challenging world of Japan. More than just a list of addresses with the fun locales that you and your child can enjoy together, it's a key to cultural enlightenment on how to help your children adjust to living in this new country, how to celebrate your own country's holidays while living in Japan, entering your children into Japanese...

Vitamin Book

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:17:00 -0500

Vitamin Book

Here's a rally special book for fans of yaoi / BL-esque otome (girl-centric) games from Japan, which brings you everything you ever wanted to know about the "Vitamin" series of games, specifically Vitamin X, Vitamin X Evolution and Vitamin Y). From page one you know this book is special, with the amazing illustrations you're greeted with, created specially for this book. All characters and major story plots are covered by the book, with gorgeous visuals at every turn. Also, you get a special...

COSMODE 015 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:00:18 -0500

COSMODE 015 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine

For Cosplay fans, there is only one Cosmode - a magazine directed at women who are interested in costumes and style. Containing high quality photos of cosplayers donning their gear and posing both within a studio set and out in the conventions, this is a book of ideas and tips about how to become your favorite anime and game characters. With hundreds of full color photos, tips on making accessories and costumes, makeup and hair, each issue is a treasure trove of information that can be enjoyed...

Irohani Obento - How To Bento Guide Book

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:30:44 -0400

Irohani Obento - How To Bento Guide Book

For fans of Japanese bento, here's a nice book that's loaded with visual images of good bento ideas, from interesting ways to lay out your food in a beautiful way to concepts on healthy eating. In Japanese, but with many pictures to get ideas from. Make a great new bento creation every day! 98 pages.

Japanese the Manga Way

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:41:21 -0400

Japanese the Manga Way

Japanese difficult? Study boring? Not if you use a real manga, real Japanese approach to learning. Presenting all spoken Japanese as a variation of three basic sentence types, Japanese the Manga Way shows you how to build complex constructions step by step. Almost every key grammar point taught in the first two years of study is illustrated with a panel from a manga actually published in Japan to show how the language is used in real life. Learning with manga makes rules and structures easy to...

Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:56:12 -0500

Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart

Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. Let Cinnamonroll and Sanrio help you learn hiragana with this fun workbook. The book shows you the stroke order of the characters and gives you a practice section on the bottom filled with great illustrations of Cinnamonroll to keep you motivated. A great study guide supplement to all studying the Japanese language.

VIE AU JAPON 12 ~ Nihon e toki Jiten 12

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:59:44 -0500

VIE AU JAPON 12 ~ Nihon e toki Jiten 12

J-List carries many bilingual books which present various important subjects in dual languages for easy study. This book brings internationalism to a new level by teaching you all about Japan with all book content in French and Japanese. Great for French-speaking customers who desire to learn about Japan in exciting new ways, this is a really useful book that's full of information on many aspects of things you'll see in Japan. Published by JTB.

Touhou Bou Getsu Sho ~ Vol. 1 -- Silent Sinner in Blue

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:26:42 -0400

Touhou Bou Getsu Sho ~ Vol. 1 -- Silent Sinner in Blue

A new official manga from the Touhou universe is here! Touhou Bougetsushou Silent Sinner in Blue features an official story written by Touhou creator Zun, and illustrated by popular doujin artist Akieda. The first volume features the adventures of Yakumo Yukari, Kirisame Marisa, and Hakurei Reimu, among other famous Touhou heroines, as they confront various personifications of Japanese fairy tales and nature deities. Special features of the manga include a three track album of Touhou music...

Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:21:03 -0400

Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms

For people wanting to take a step beyond the textbooks; for anyone wishing to speak like a native without spending two or three decades in the country learning how to do it for such people as this, Beyond Polite Japanese has collected some 500 words and phrases of prodigious interest. Among the entries are very common, unexceptionable words that Japanese take absolutely for granted, but which you, the student of the language, must struggle mightily to make your own. Other entries cover...

Japanese Homestyle Dishes

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:43:21 -0500

Japanese Homestyle Dishes

Dishes like sushi or Teriyaki may look difficult to make, but Japanese Homestyle Dishes shows you how the Japanese prepare their food at home - with minimum effort, for maximum flavor. Try a Steamed Egg Custard, Salmon Teriyaki, Sesame Chicken Loaf, or Japanese Sponge Cake - or delicious noodle dishes like Cold Soba Noodles or Tofu and Udon Noodles in Clear Soup. Or, if you're entertaining, choose from sushi and sashimi recipes, or party favorites such as Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, Tempura, and...

Textbook of Kanji for Foreigners ~ Kanji no Kyoukasho 300

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:02:32 -0400

Textbook of Kanji for Foreigners ~ Kanji no Kyoukasho 300

An excellent Textbook that helps you learn kanji, just like as if you were living in Japan. Tackling the first 300 characters which are generally learned in the first through third grades of elementary school, this book is outstanding with lessons to help you learn in different ways and tests at the end of each of the 15 chapters. Also covers topics like how to write essays in Japanese. 200 pages, includes teachers' guide with the answers.

Shin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-O

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:17:49 -0400

Shin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-O

For those making their first steps into the world of Japanese, it is hard to try to jump into reading hiragana and katakana -- the Japanese syllabary in which sounds are spelled out. An essential first step for beginning to learn to read Japanese, this new book by ALC makes the process of learning easier. With lots of space for learning to write hiragana and katakana (we recommend photocopying the pages first to maximize practice), and fun quizzes to quicken your reading speed, this book will...

Kana Pict -O- Graphix - Mnemonics for Japanese Hiragana and Katakana

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:06:31 -0400

Kana Pict -O- Graphix - Mnemonics for Japanese Hiragana and Katakana

This compact book is a visual guide to the two basic kana syllabaries used in Japanese. Combining clever drawings and text memory aids, it teaches the beginning student the shapes and pronunciations of these essential written characters. Michael Rowley is also author of Kanji Pict-o-Graphix: Over 1,000 Japanese Kanji and Kana Mnemonics. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.

JAPAN -- Introduced in English and Japanese ~ Eigo de Shouwai suru Nihon

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:40:24 -0400

JAPAN -- Introduced in English and Japanese ~ Eigo de Shouwai suru Nihon

Sure to be a popular item for those who don't know anything about the Japanese language, this easy to follow guide will help you pick up and develop your vocabulary in no time with the aid of comical and entertaining images. Although it does contain parts written both in Japanese and English, the relaxed tone of the book and easy to follow illustrations prove to be a refreshingly casual approach to learning this language with out being overwhelmed with the formalities of a text book. Split up...

Practical Japanese: Your Guide to Speaking Japanese Quickly and Effortlessly in a Few Hours

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:13:11 -0500

Practical Japanese: Your Guide to Speaking Japanese Quickly and Effortlessly in a Few Hours

"In this jet age, one can reach any part of the world within a day or two. It is wise to have some knowledge of the language of the country one visits to make the trip enjoyable and worthwhile." - THE AUTHOR Jun Maeda has purposely written Practical Japanese for the tourist visiting Japan, although the book will undoubtedly prove its worth to anyone wanting to acquire a working knowledge of spoken Japanese in a short period of time. With approximately 350 essential words and 96 pages of...

The Manga Cook Book

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:04:31 -0400

The Manga Cook Book

Featuring more than two dozen recipes, The Manga Cookbook shows you how to make Japanese food with real "character!" Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing Japanese cuisine. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken...

Let's Make 3D ORIGAMI Picture Book ~ Who is Hiding ??

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:55:30 -0400

Let's Make 3D ORIGAMI Picture Book ~ Who is Hiding ??

A unique concept, this is a combination origami paper set that comes with a book that not only stores your creations, but acts as a pop-up book, bringing these characters to life! The theme in this pop up book is "Who's Hiding" and features your origami animals popping in and out of places like water, behind rocks and from cheese creating a super kawaii book for you and your kids to cherish throughout the years. 8 printed origami paper, plus 10 regular origami paper (in 8 colors). Measures 15 x...

Kyoto The Greatest Travel Tips ~ Eigo de Aruku Kyoto

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:56:52 -0400

Kyoto The Greatest Travel Tips ~ Eigo de Aruku Kyoto

Japan has recently became one of the most popular destination for holidays. Kyoto is, after the electrical and breath taking Tokyo, the most visited place in Japan, famous for it's numerous temples and zen atmosphere of the Edo period. This book is the perfect Kyoto guide you've been looking for. Not only it contains all the major information like Lodging and Sightseeing, but it also features the most useful tips about culture, shopping, eating, souvenirs, traditional events and all that...

Japanese Folk Tales 1 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 1

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:27:58 -0400

Japanese Folk Tales 1 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 1

For those who wish to learn a little more about Japanese folktales, here's the perfect book for you. Brought to you by Benjamin Woodward and Japan Times, this book was intended to help little children learn how to speak and read English using the familiar stories of Japan they grew up with. The stories are completely written in English with Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom to add a little explanation and develop vocabulary. This book comes with an audio CD to help you along and is a...

Survival Japanese ~ How To Communicate Without Fuss Or Fear - Instantly!

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:17:50 -0400

Survival Japanese ~ How To Communicate Without Fuss Or Fear - Instantly!

This handy book provides all the vocabulary and phrases you need for your first day in Japan. Revised and updated with Japanese syllabaric script and standard romanji transcription, this edition contains a unique phonetic system that will encourage you to try communicating on your own after just a few lessons. This book is a must have for all your expedtions to Japan! Publshed by Tuttle. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.

Akihabara Maniac Map

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:35 -0500

Akihabara Maniac Map

This is the Akihabara guide book every otaku fan should have. This guidebook contains detailed maps of the the Tokyo Electric Town, with shop addresses and pictures. The best of the best is selected, from computer parts to figures shops, from manga to games, maid cafe and game centers. Divided in areas this book is very useful for those who are searching to discover all the hidden treasures of Akihabara. 100 pages, Japanese text.

Japanese Folk Tales 2 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 2

Sun, 24 May 2009 23:54:31 -0400

Japanese Folk Tales 2 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 2

For those who wish to learn a little more about Japanese folktales, here's the perfect book for you. Brought to you by Benjamin Woodward and Japan Times, this book was intended to help little children learn how to speak and read English using the familiar stories of Japan they grew up with. The stories are completely written in English with Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom to add a little explanation and develop vocabulary. This book comes with an audio CD to help you along and is a...

Comic REX May 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:18:43 -0500

Comic REX May 2009

J-List is happy to carry the popular Comic REX under our popular monthly "reserve subscription" system, and it's a manga you will love: 600+ pages of quality manga written with furigana pronunciations and printed in the satisfying "phone book" format that are great to read. Currently running more than 20 manga offerings, including The Girl Who Leapt Through Space, the official Touhou monthly manga, the Etrian Odyssey 2 official manga, Te to Te TRYON!, the new manga from GTO artist Tohru...

Hello Kitty Training Chopsticks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:32:22 -0500

Hello Kitty Training Chopsticks

Tackle your fear of chopsticks with these totally cute and way smart (dare we say wacky?) Hello Kitty training chopsticks, with a scissor-like loop for the ring finger and a bridge guide for the forefinger. Intended for use for teaching kids how to use chopsticks, they should also be useable by women with smaller hands but aren't good for general use by adults. But for the young ones just getting started, and people with less than large hands, these starter chopsticks are a gift from cute...

Hello KITTY WAGARA Chopsticks Set

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:32:05 -0500

Hello KITTY WAGARA Chopsticks Set

Another official Sanrio product featuring the world beloved Hello Kitty, this is a wonderful utensil set featuring the super-cute face that Kitty fans will fall for. This set features a high-quality chopsticks (hashi) and matching chopstick case. Ruby red in color with gold checker board and Kitty illustrations as a decoration make this a highly attractive piece. Measures 18 cm (7 inches). A really special bento item made for the Japanese market.

GEL-CooMa Small ~ White Bear ECO Iced & Microwave Free Bento Box ~ Official Goods from Zoo in Hokkaido with Serial Number

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:46:47 -0400

GEL-CooMa Small ~ White Bear ECO Iced & Microwave Free Bento Box ~ Official Goods from Zoo in Hokkaido with Serial Number

An official product from the Maruyama zoo in Hokkaido, this is the popular CooMa, cool bento box. This unique bento is specifically created to keep your cool foods COOL, with a specially designed cover that has a gel cool pack stored inside (you can't remove it from the cover). Simply store the lid in the freezer or fridge and it'll help keep your food cool while you're walking about. Great for salads, fruits and even desserts. This is a small box version that measures 9x9x5cm (3.5x3.5x2...

GEL-CooMa Large ~ White Bear ECO Iced & Microwave Free Bento Box ~ Official Goods from Zoo in Hokkaido with Serial Number

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:46:47 -0400

GEL-CooMa Large ~ White Bear ECO Iced & Microwave Free Bento Box ~ Official Goods from Zoo in Hokkaido with Serial Number

An official product from the Maruyama zoo in Hokkaido, this is the popular CooMa, cool bento box. This unique bento is specifically created to keep your cool foods COOL, with a specially designed cover that has a gel cool pack stored inside (you can't remove it from the cover). Simply store the lid in the freezer or fridge and it'll help keep your food cool while you're walking about. Great for salads, fruits and even desserts. This is a large box version that measures 14x9.5x7 cm (5x3.7x2.8...

P4 Persona 4 Anthology Comic vol. 4

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:43:54 -0500

P4 Persona 4 Anthology Comic vol. 4

An awesome official doujinshi anthology collection for fans of the popular Persona game, featuring a selection of beautifully illustrated stories by sixteen different artists. The stories range from highly dramatic to comedy 4-koma stories which are great to read. This book focuses on the original Persona 4 (P4) game story and characters. 160 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Hello Kitty Vibrating Shoulder Massager ~ Purple

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:03:39 -0500

Hello Kitty Vibrating Shoulder Massager ~ Purple

J-List is happy to announce that the mythical Hello Kitty vibrating shoulder massager is back again, this time with an all new look. This single stick shoulder massager features Kitty-chan perched ontop while holding her teddy bear. In an all new all purple motif, this massager measures 14 cm (5.5 inches) from top to bottom and has an easy twist on/off switch. An OFFICIAL Sanrio licensed product that's only available in Japan. Get yours now before it's too late! New: Get 15% off three or more...