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Catchy Japanese Phrases II ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho 2

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:58:15 -0400

Catchy Japanese Phrases II ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho 2

The first "Catchy Japanese Phrases" book by The Japan Times was such a hit with J-List customers studying Japanese, that we are pleased to bring you the second in the series. This is a book designed to help you to become a conversationalist in Japanese by having you study common situations and the phrases you would commonly use in them. Containing hundreds of frequently-used Japanese phrases in a format easy for studying, each page contains 4 ready-to-use phrases that can be cut out and used as...

Catchy Japanese Phrases ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho

Fri, 29 May 2009 10:15:09 -0400

Catchy Japanese Phrases ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho

Looking to become a conversationalist in Japanese? Then this unique Japanese study book is for you. This book containing hundreds of frequently-used Japanese phrases in a format easy for studying. Each page contains 4 ready-to-use phrases that can be cut out and used as a study card. On one side of the card, the situation you might use the phrase plus the phrase itself in English, Chinese or Korean is written. On the back is the Japanese phrase written in Japanese (with furigana on top of the...

A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:10:25 -0400

A Handbook of Common Japanese Phrases

Words don't exist as independent units, to be inserted into grammatical slots by a speaker exercising absolute authority over their placement. Rather, they tend to come in neatly bound packages -- in fixed phrases or entire sentences -- ready to communicate an idea that cannot be expressed economically in any other way. For example, "I wouldn't do that if I were you" is basically a set expression, allowing for little change. If a student of English wanted to express the thought behind this...

Practical Japanese Through Comics 4 koma Manga de Oboeru Nihongo

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:14:00 -0500

Practical Japanese Through Comics 4 koma Manga de Oboeru Nihongo

The best way to learn Japanese is through doing something that is fun and entertaining. Many of us love reading manga (comics) which is a great way of picking up practical Japanese. This book takes it a step further by going into details over various common phrases with the help of comics, providing plenty of examples of how it's used. This is a fantastic way of learning Japanese, especially if you already have a little experience in reading katakana and want to work your way up to reading more...

Manekko Peechan -- Silly Green

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:12:44 -0500

Manekko Peechan -- Silly Green

Meet Peechan, your newest and soon to be favorite toy. Peechan is a talking parakeet that loves to mimic what other people say. He will listen to you and remember your words for days, weeks, months, or perhaps even years. The more often you say a phrase, the longer he'll probably remember it. Peechan is also very good at finding opportune times to say phrases you've taught him, so when you can't say your true feelings in person, let Peechan take care of it. This is the Silly Green Peechan, who...

The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook: 1800 Sentences for Everyday Use Incl. CD

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:41:04 -0500

The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook: 1800 Sentences for Everyday Use Incl. CD

No matter how long you've been studying the language, no matter how many words you've memorized, it seems you never stop wondering, How do I say X in Japanese? The Ultimate Japanese Phrasebook, the world's first comprehensive book of colloquial Japanese phrases, was designed to answer that question. Going beyond the scope of standard phrasebooks for tourists, this compact volume presents all the expressions a student, businessperson, teacher, homemaker, or other professional will need not only...

Manekko Peechan -- Romantic Blue

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:12:44 -0500

Manekko Peechan -- Romantic Blue

Meet Peechan, your newest and soon to be favorite toy. Peechan is a talking parakeet that loves to mimic what other people say. He will listen to you and remember your words for days, weeks, months, or perhaps even years. The more often you say a phrase, the longer he'll probably remember it. Peechan is also very good at finding opportune times to say phrases you've taught him, so when you can't say your true feelings in person, let Peechan take care of it. This is the Romantic BLue Peechan...

Kyubey (Incubator) Speaking Pen

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:14:38 -0500

Kyubey (Incubator) Speaking Pen

A pen featuring Kyubey from Puella Magi Madoka Magica . Not only does it look great, but it speaks phrases from the anime series. Very cool. Just think about all the different places it would come in handy -- at school, in the office, at a business meeting, in your purse or man-bag. (instock)

DX Wide Study Flashcards for Long Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:19:29 -0500

DX Wide Study Flashcards for Long Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

In Japan, students study a lot, and one way they manage it is by coming up with great strategies for learning. One trick they've created are little blank study cards, white cards on a detachable ring for studying vocabulary, grammar points, and more. Here's a great set of Japanese-style study cards for you designed specifically for use with long sentence phrases. Use them to learn Japanese! This version contains two sets of cards which measure 5.2x7.8 cm with 40 cards in each clip! Great for...

K-On! Sound Egg Set of 6

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:56:38 -0400

K-On! Sound Egg Set of 6

"Mou Ikkai!" - "Untan!" - With the characters from the hit anime K-On! these "eggs" are the exact same items you would find in an Akihabara gashapon (toy vending machine). Each character says two unique phrases when pressed. Perfect for use as keychains, cell phone straps, and bag straps. Length: 4 cm (1.5 inches). Detachable metal chain included. (instock)

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Grammar Bunpo

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:11:43 -0400

Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Grammar Bunpo

Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a...

Kyubey (Incubator) Speaking Mascot

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:55:58 -0400

Kyubey (Incubator) Speaking Mascot

This amazing figure of Kyubey from Puella Magi Madoka Magica not only looks great, but it speaks phrases from the anime series. Very cool. Warning, does not enable you to make real magical girls. Coming out in January 2012.

Genki Picture Cards 2 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 2

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:16:17 -0400

Genki Picture Cards 2 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 2

Here's a great new item in the Genki Japanese textbook series from Japan: Genki Picture Cards on CD-ROM, which assists you in working through the second Genki textbook by providing a way to quiz yourself on the various action pictures (which accompany useful phrases and situations) in the textbook series, making it easy to memorize words by tying them to mnemonic pictures. Because all lessons are delivered in PDF format, you can use it as-is on your Mac or PC, or print them out for later study...

Japan's Cultural Code Words

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:58:15 -0400

Japan's Cultural Code Words

From a Western perspective, the Japanese have an incomprehensible Jekyll-and-Hyde persona-cure, quaint and seductive one moment and outright savage the next. The fastest way to understand the traditional Japanese mind-set is through their cultural code words - key terms pregnant with cultural meaning which reveal, define and even control, to some extent, the attitudes and behavior of the Japanese. These key terms encapsulate a system of behavior which often escapes a literal reading of the...

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

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:23:31 -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...

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

Sun, 18 May 2008 23:46:45 -0400

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

With this second installment of the world-wide known Japanese in Mangaland series, the student of Japanese will continue his dive into the process of mastering Japanese. The methods in this book will help you graduate from the elementary to the intermediate level of the Japanese language. So, strap a headband around your head, for this time things are going to get rough - from now on, forget about romaji! The 15 lessons included here continue exactly from where the first book left you...

Japanese T-Shirt "Yandere Girl Tribute" (Standard Men's)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:58:53 -0500

Japanese T-Shirt "Yandere Girl Tribute" (Standard Men's)

Yandere (yahn-deh-reh) is an anime term describing a female character who is loving and gentle, then turns extremely violent and jealous to the point of murder. This shirt is a tribute to the best yandere characters in anime, from Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni to School Days to Shuffle, featuring famous phrases in kanji and showing a silhouette of Rena. The text in the background of the design of an amalgamation of different famous quotes from anime shoes, including, Uso da! ("You lie!") and "I'll...

Japanese T-Shirt - Suicide Teacher

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:12:43 -0500

Japanese T-Shirt - Suicide Teacher

A tribute to one of our favorite anime and manga series, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (Goodbye, Mr. Despair), the story of a teacher who has a negative outlook on life to the point where he is ready to commit suicide at the drop of a hat, and the cheerful, bright student he teaches. Features phrases like, "I'm in despair!" and "I've put myself into a state of isolation!" and "What would do if I'd died?" On the back is Fuura Kafuka and her phrase, "Who would think of dying on a beautiful day like...

Building Word Power in Japanese: Using Kanji Prefixes and Suffixes

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:29:59 -0500

Building Word Power in Japanese: Using Kanji Prefixes and Suffixes

Having grasped the rudiments of Japanese grammar, what the student needs next are more words, more phrases, more turns of phrase. In short, more ways to get across the ideas that can be expressed so easily in English but for which the student simply doesn't have the requisite Japanese vocabulary. One answer to this problem is found in affixes -- nifty little prefixes and suffixes, written with a single kanji, that can be attached to ordinary words to create new ones. They function much like...

Kanji de Manga Special Edition - 4-character Compound Phrases

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:41:59 -0400

Kanji de Manga Special Edition - 4-character Compound Phrases

Welcome to the most challenging and rewarding course Manga University has ever offered. We're going to take you deep inside the world of yojijukugo, four-kanji expressions that make up some of the best-known and loved Japanese idioms. These include gems like "kill two birds with one stone," "time is money" and many more! "A brilliant idea!" says Professor Ronald A. Morse of the Japan Studies Department at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. "Japanese kanji the written symbols adapted from...

Japanese T-Shirt - Tsundere Tribute

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:40:33 -0500

Japanese T-Shirt - Tsundere Tribute

The term tsundere (TSOON-deh-reh) describes female anime characters who are angry and confrontational yet secretly full of tenderness and love inside, and these characters are some of the most complex and interesting in anime today. The genre has really blossomed in recent years with popular characters such as Louise from Zero no Tsukaima, Shana from Shakugan no Shana and Taiga from Toradora, all of whom are voiced by the legendary voice actress Rie Kugimiya. This T-shirt is a special tribute...

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:33:46 -0400

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko

Hanko , or name stamps, are a big part of the difference between Japan and the West, and when you "sign" an important document you always do it with one of these stamps. Here's a very flexible custom-printed stamp that will allow you to create just about any message you want in Japanese! This stamp is wide enough to allow you up to 8 characters of Japanese (either kanji, hiragana or katakana ) per line, allowing for more complex words and phrases. You can also add additional lines...

Japanese Classic Waraji Sandals

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:58:41 -0400

Japanese Classic Waraji Sandals

This year we are pleased to offer many types of traditional Japanese footwear, but how would you like something really traditional to slip onto your feet? This is a pair of waraji, "samurai sandals" made completely from straw grass -- completely natural. Waraji used to be the standard footwear of the common people in Japan, but now is only worn by buddhist monks and for people who like to wear something more environmentally friendly around the house. Cool for even display, this unusual offering...

Glico Pretz Super Butter

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:04:05 -0500

Glico Pretz Super Butter

A wonderful Japanese snack, certainly the most likely snack to be eaten by the J-List staff in the afternoons when we get hungry, this is a great new Super Butter Flavor that we're sure will be a huge hit with our customers. Lightly seasoned pretzel sticks from Glico, these are a fantastic and wonderful treat, which are happy to be able to make available to you outside of Japan. Each box contains 2 sealed packs filled to the brim with delicious pretzel sticks. The whole J-List crew has a new...

KAWAII Bread Shaper ~ 4 shapes can be made at 1 Push !

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:17:49 -0500

KAWAII Bread Shaper ~ 4 shapes can be made at 1 Push !

What's better than a sandwich? Four little sandwiches in cute shapes. This is a Japanese sandwich cutter that turns boring sandwiches into shapes of a dog, a boat, a car and a train, without wasting anything in the center. It also removes the crush from the bread, something the Japanese generally don't like to eat. This amazing item will be the talk of your lunch table! Also great for making toast. (instock)

Sushi ~ Japanese Food Drops

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:42:10 -0500

Sushi ~ Japanese Food Drops

Food Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed since before World War II, and right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. Made in Japan. ABOUT THIS CANDY: This awesome flavor of Japanese food drops lets you sample delicious fresh sushi , the classic Japanese raw fish served atop rice. The candy accurately simulates...

Pan Pita ~ Square Push Style Sandwich Maker

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:57:14 -0500

Pan Pita ~ Square Push Style Sandwich Maker

This is a dandy item from Japan which can make those cool "enclosed" Japanese sandwiches with the crusts cut off. Similar to the "SAND de PANDA" square sandwich maker, this interesting item creates a full square shaped sandwich that's sealed from all sides. Made out of polypropylene material and measures 11x11 cm (4.3 inches). Great for fans of Japanese Dekoben (decoben) culture. Make your 'sandwich life' more fun with this great item from Japan! (instock)

Cheese Cake Drop (Kobe) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:18:16 -0500

Cheese Cake Drop (Kobe) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Food Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed since before World War II, and right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. Made in Japan. ABOUT THIS CANDY: This awesome flavor of Japanese food drops lets you sample delicious fresh cheesecake, a specialty of Kobe. (instock) Get 15% off 3 or more traditional "Japanese Food...

Japanese T-shirt - Beware of Men Peeking (Men's standard)

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:43:31 -0400

Japanese T-shirt - Beware of Men Peeking (Men's standard)

Japanese men are human, just like everyone else, and sometimes they have trouble controlling their inner urges. Here's a wacky T-shirt that warns people who see it to beware of "nozoki" -- peeping toms, who like to watch women secretly, in the bathroom and elsewhere. The text reads "Beware of Men Peeping" in clear, direct Japanese. Because the word "nozoki" is written with the hiragana writing system, it's something that only Japanese can read or understand (it's illegible to Chinese, for...

Touch Training with Anpanman

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:18:21 -0500

Touch Training with Anpanman

Anpan-man is the super hero beloved by virtually all children in Japan. His head is made of anpan or bread with sweet beans inside, and he and his friends Curry Bread Man, Sliced Bread Man and Melon Panna fight the evil Baikin-man (Bacteria Man). This is an awesome new game that helps children learn all kinds of interesting things, from ABC's to hiragana to dozens of mini games that train little minds (or gaijin trying to learn Japanese) in various ways. A fun game for Nintendo DS! This special...

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:54:30 -0400

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

There's exactly one way to write kanji characters correctly, with a specific stroke order for each that you're supposed to keep to every time you write. The trouble is, Japanese people themselves eventually forget this proper way to write, making their characters sloppy and hard to read. Here's a great learning tool to help both Japanese people and foreigners write kanji well. In this great learning tool, you write all the characters learned in first through sixth grade, with a digital teacher...

YOKOBUE ~ Traditional Bamboo Flute

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:17:28 -0500

YOKOBUE ~ Traditional Bamboo Flute

Make your own peaceful melody with this traditional Japanese bamboo flute, which is just as much fun playing as learning how to play it. An interesting conversation piece that's uniquely Japanese in every. Measures 36 cm long, made of real bamboo. (instock)

Bath King Japanese Hokkori set of 20 ~ 4 Traditional Scents (Tsubaki, Maccha, Karin, Anzu)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:03:56 -0500

Bath King Japanese Hokkori set of 20 ~ 4 Traditional Scents (Tsubaki, Maccha, Karin, Anzu)

The Japanese love to bathe, to take long relaxing baths which wash the day's cares away. Here's a great large box of Bub-style fizzing "bath tablets" which are like large Alka-Seltzer tablets that dissolve when you put them in the bath, making fizzing bubbles as they do. There's honestly nothing better in this world than stretching out in a hot bath while one of these tablets sends bubbles up all over your body as it dissolves. Four traditional Japanese scents: Tsubaki (Camellia) , Matcha...

The Japanese Tea Ceremony A.L. Sadler

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:52:26 -0400

The Japanese Tea Ceremony A.L. Sadler

The Japanese tea ceremony, or cha-no-yu, is one of the last vestiges of an older, gentler era. Today, it resonates as a metaphor for ancient Japanese society. First published in 1933, this classic remains the gold standard for books on the five-centuries-old tea ceremony. Illustrated with traditional drawings of furniture and utensils, tearoom architecture, garden design, floor and ground plans, and beautiful black and white photographs of famous tea bowls, teahouses, and gardens, Cha-No-Yu...

Bontan Ame -- Japanese Traditional Soft Candy

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:35:42 -0400

Bontan Ame -- Japanese Traditional Soft Candy

Bontan (a tangerine like fruit that comes from the southern part of Japan) comes to you in this traditional soft candy that is most recognized from the Kyushu area. Wrapped in an edible paper wrapper that just melts in your mouth, this chewy, semisweet fruit flavored candy is enjoyed by young and old Japanese alike -- the paper is made from rice, so you can eat the wrapped candy as is! A delicious and very traditional candy direct from Japan. Great for fans of traditional 'dagashi' candy...

Japanese Sake Drops ~ Japanese Food Drops

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:18:17 -0500

Japanese Sake Drops ~ Japanese Food Drops

Food Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed since before World War II, and right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. Made in Japan. ABOUT THIS CANDY: Delicious Japanese Sake is known all over the world and now you can taste this amazing taste in a traditional drop candy. Note: unfortunately, while these candy drops...

Bath King Japanese Traditional set ~ Nagomi 4 scents (Hinoki, Yuzu, Peach, Orange)

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

Bath King Japanese Traditional set ~ Nagomi 4 scents (Hinoki, Yuzu, Peach, Orange)

The Japanese love to bathe, to take long relaxing baths which wash the day's cares away. Here's a great large box of Bub-style fizzing "bath tablets" which are like large Alka-Seltzer tablets that dissolve when you put them in the bath, making fizzing bubbles as they do. There's honestly nothing better in this world than stretching out in a hot bath while one of these tablets sends bubbles up all over your body as it dissolves. Four traditional Japanese scents: hinoki (Japanese cypress), Yuzuki...

Kanji Test for 2.5 Millions ~ Premium Edition

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:16:12 -0400

Kanji Test for 2.5 Millions ~ Premium Edition

A special "Premium Edition" of the popular Nintendo kanji testing software, this fantastic learning tool allows people at virtually every level to learn any kanji character. A deluxe edition of the original Kanji Test for 2.5 Million , this deluxe program provides an additional selection of characters to study, including a total of 6000 characters, plus a new method for learning by tracing over an existing kanji in the correct stroke order. Makes excellent use of the DS stylus, writing just...

Authentic Japanese Super Loose Socks ~ 120 cm

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:48:58 -0400

Authentic Japanese Super Loose Socks ~ 120 cm

Literally for years, J-List has searched to find a supplier of the perfect loose socks for our customers interested in authentic loose socks, the extra-baggy socks that Japanese high school girls wear, look great, and they keep your legs warm in the winter, too. Japanese girls have many varieties of loose socks (you're supposed to pronounce "loose" as "lose" if you want to be like Japanese), and now we've got the perfect pair. A pair of two 120 cm (47 inch) socks made from a cotton and...

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

Fri, 08 May 2009 04:02:51 -0400

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

Here's a great game for your Nintendo DS that lets you study hiragana and katakana with Doraemon, the cute robot cat from the future. Doraemon helps you learn the basics of Japanese, just as children do: you start out playing games to help you recognize kana and the first kanji that children learn. Best of all, since the DS uses a stylus for input, you learn not only to read these early characters but to write them as well, of course with proper stroke order. The best tool for beginning...

Beautiful Kanji Training

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:42:57 -0400

Beautiful Kanji Training

Another amazing concept for Nintendo DS, this is a new game that teaches you to write beautiful kanji characters in Japanese. To use it, put the cartridge in your Nintendo DS and boot the game, and turn your DS on its side like a book. There are four choices at the main menu: Writing Check (which tests your ability to write characters with the proper stroke order, with several options); Daily Beautiful Kanji Training, regular practice for writing more beautifully; Everyone Beautiful Kanji, a...

Chirimen YOKOBUE / Chic Color ~ Traditional Bamboo Flute

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:34:19 -0500

Chirimen YOKOBUE / Chic Color ~ Traditional Bamboo Flute

Make your own peaceful melody with this traditional Japanese bamboo flute (known as a yokobue , which is just as much fun playing as learning how to play it. An interesting conversation piece that's uniquely Japanese in every. Measures 36 cm long, made of real bamboo. This purchase is for the chic color version. (instock)

First Kiss (Kiss ga Shitakunaru) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:50:31 -0500

First Kiss (Kiss ga Shitakunaru) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Food Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed since before World War II, and right now Japan is having a "Drop Candy boom" with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. Made in Japan. ABOUT THIS CANDY: This is a new concept of the food drop series that aren't flavors that you simply taste, but experience. This s a very cute Japanese food drop that is a "first love...

Kanji DS Dictionary

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:46:38 -0400

Kanji DS Dictionary

Here's a fascinating way to use your Nintendo DS to learn Japanese more effectively: the Kanji Sonomama Dictionary, which turns any Nintendo DS into a very useful tool for learning Japanese. There are four dictionaries -- English-Japanese, Japanese-English, Kokugo (Japanese-Japanese, the best way to learn) and Kanji, with 240,000 entries at your fingertips. While you can input words with the optional on-screen keyboard, the best way to enter words is using the stylus, which can accurately read...

AIUEO Study with Anpanman DX

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:46:56 -0500

AIUEO Study with Anpanman DX

Join Japanese childhood icon Anpanman ("sweet bean bread man") and learn to write Hiragana and Katakana the fun way on your Nintendo DS! A perfect learning tool for Japanese beginners that's full of fun games and mnemonic devices that will get your kana knowledge rock solid. This is also a useful tool for more advanced Japanese learners to broaden your knowledge of vocabulary and grammar without kanji reading getting in the way - learning how basic concepts are expressed and illustrated in...

2012 Calendar -- Japanese Traditional Dishes of Seasons

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:09:28 -0500

2012 Calendar -- Japanese Traditional Dishes of Seasons

Do you love the unique foods of Japan? Here's a really special calendar which presents famous and unique Japanese foods, from seasonal foods like Osechi Ryori to seafood to famous bento preparations. Beautiful calendar measures 53 x 38 cm (20 x 15 in). 13 sheets. This is a new 2012 Japanese wall calendar, usually only available inside Japan, but made available to fans all over the world through J-List. Note that a $2 mailing tube fee will be added for every two calendars you order, so that we...

Hetalia Conversation Book ~ English for Traveling All About USA

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:09:50 -0500

Hetalia Conversation Book ~ English for Traveling All About USA

Learn Japanese the Hetalia way with this Japanese > English dictionary made for vocabulary study. Since it is designed for Japanese who want to learn English, it is not recommended for true beginners of Japanese language study. However, if you already know your hiragana and katakana, then this is a great tool for expanding your Japanese vocabulary to include words like "kutabare". 150+ pages. (instock) Great discount: get 15% off 3 or more DVDs. Just add them to your cart and the discount will...

JLPT N4, N5 Textbook with CD ~ Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken N4, 5

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:05:57 -0500

JLPT N4, N5 Textbook with CD ~ Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken N4, 5

Here's a great book to help anyone planning on taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Noryoku Shiken, JLPT), a textbook taht will guide you through all the grammar, kanji, vocabulary and everything else you will need, including listening skills, thanks to the included 2-cD set that the book comes with. This is for levels N4 and N5 (the new JLPT levels 4 and 5), the easiest two levels in the test. Outstanding content, with 220+ pages of material to work through, all in Japanese...

Yubisashi x Hello Kitty JAPAN English Edition

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:52:55 -0500

Yubisashi x Hello Kitty JAPAN English Edition

This is a great book for visitors coming to Japan or anyone who wants to start preparing. It's great because it combines everyday Japanese words that you'll need when visiting Japan (words for food, clothing, transportation, sightseeing etc.), with the most famous cat in the world, Hello Kitty. The book is fully bilingual, with both English and Japanese printed right on the page, and both Romanized Japanese as well as full hiragana, katakana and kanji . 112 pages. Product Information: Length 15...

Japanese Shrine Donation Box w/ Chocolate

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:06:04 -0500

Japanese Shrine Donation Box w/ Chocolate

Set up your own shrine at your home or at the next upcoming Anime convention with this mini Japanese shrine style donation box. Made from real wood, with the Japanese kanji reading saisenbako scribed on the front. This set comes with chocolate money that looks like a Japanese 10,000 yen bill, with filled rich flavor. A great gift for lovers of traditional Japan items. (instock) Get 15% off 3 or more chocolate gift box items! Everyone needs a little chocolate, in the month of February...

ONIGIRI /Rice Ball Maker -- Ball Shape

Thu, 28 May 2009 23:49:51 -0400

ONIGIRI /Rice Ball Maker -- Ball Shape

This is a handy and easy-to-use kitchen item for making your own onigiri (rice 'balls'). Just press some cooked Japanese sticky rice into the mold to make perfect ball-shaped onigiri. Great for when you have to make a lot quickly or you really want to impress with your Japanese 'cooking skills'. Has top and bottom parts with flaps to make removal a snap. 'Hey, where'd you learn to make such great onigiri?' Great for fans of Japanese dekoben (decoben) culture. (instock)

OSUIMONO ~ Japanese Simple Clear Soup Powder MATSUTAKE Flavor

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:02:34 -0500

OSUIMONO ~ Japanese Simple Clear Soup Powder MATSUTAKE Flavor

For a quick snack or a meal when you're in a hurry, try this Osuimono clear soup powder. Not only is it fast and simple, but it's also low in calories too. Simply add hot water and an egg along with any small portion of noodles and add this matsutake (pine mushroom) flavored powder to give it a delicious Japanese seasoning. There are 4 packs inside this bag. (instock)

Hoshi UME ~ Dried Japanese Plum

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:51:14 -0500

Hoshi UME ~ Dried Japanese Plum

"Ume" or the Japanese plum is one of the symbols Japanese bento, often being added not only for flavor, but as a decoration for their Hinomaru bento (the plum acts as the sun from the Japanese flag). Here's a delicious and healthy snack direct from Japan from the Tamagotchi factory consisting of dried plums that are waiting for you to devour. Vacuum sealed for freshness and comes in a resealable bag. (instock)

Homemade Kawaii Crepe Microwavable Mold

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:38:05 -0500

Homemade Kawaii Crepe Microwavable Mold

Even though the crepe has been popularized as a French food, they are widely available and very popular in the urban cities of Tokyo and Osaka, especially in the fashion districts of Harajuku and Shibuya. The most unique difference about the Japanese crepe is its hand-held portability, usually wrapped in a way that you can eat it while window shopping. This crepe maker is super easy to use, because it can be done using your microwave. The included recipe book is written in Japanese, but with...

Kawaii Vehicle Die-cut Bento Sauce Bottle

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:51:33 -0400

Kawaii Vehicle Die-cut Bento Sauce Bottle

Looking for something wacky from Japan? Here's a set of soy sauce and "sauce" bottles, which are used with bento boxes to include condiments. Fill the little vehicle shaped bottles with soy sauce, Japanese thick "sauce" (or ketchup, or mayonnaise) and put them in your bento. You get a full assortment containing 6 bottles plus a tool that will help you put the sauce in the bottles with ease. Very cool and reusable too! Each measures 3.5 cm (1.4 inches) tall. Great for fans of Japanese Dekoben...

Japanese Traditional Sweets Parody Erasers Set ~ No.2

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:11:00 -0400

Japanese Traditional Sweets Parody Erasers Set ~ No.2

Another wacky eraser idea from Japan -- erasers packaged and shaped like actual traditional Japanese snacks that you would find at a your local oyatsu shop. Just holding these makes one feel like you've in a Japanese grocery store. Very life like, each eraser is fully functional as an eraser (NOT as food) and is kept safe in it's own package. Measures approximately 3-4 cm (1.2 - 1.6 inches) in diameter. This is a fun set for eraser and wagashi (traditional Japanese snack) enthusiasts! This set...

Simple Cream Color B5 Notebook ~ 7mm ruled 30sheets

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:56:38 -0500

Simple Cream Color B5 Notebook ~ 7mm ruled 30sheets

The Japanese love making quality paper products, and we've always enjoyed using Japanese notebooks, which are easy to write on and really well designed. Here's a B5 size (slightly smaller than 8 1/2 x 11) notebook that will take down all your notes and other information, no matter what you need to record. It's a sealed notebook (pages cannot be removed), and "perfect bound" with a stitched binding. Enjoy this great notebook from Japan! (instock)

WASABI Mayonnaise

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:48:15 -0500

WASABI Mayonnaise

If you've never tried Japanese mayonnaise then you've been missing out on something special. It is perhaps the best in the world, no joking. Well, this is on the next level of greatness - wasabi infused Japanese mayonnaise. All the greatness of Japanese mayonnaise plus the spiciness of wasabi. It tastes great on salads, fish, and even steak (yes steak!). Please, try it for yourself if you don't believe us. (instock)

Azuki Beans ZENZAI ~ Japanese Sweets

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:27:26 -0500

Azuki Beans ZENZAI ~ Japanese Sweets

The traditional Azuki bean is used as a natural sweetener in many different traditional Japanese foods, especially foods that appear in the winter. This is zenzai , the red bean soup often eaten with Japanese mochi (rice cakes), shiratama (rice dumplings) and more recently with ice cream. This package includes 160g (enough soup for one person, or enough toppings for two bowls of ice cream). Best served hot by heating in boiling water for 4 minutes. (instock)

Powder Ume & Kobu Tea Stick ~ Japanese Plum & Seaweed Tea 7pcs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:48:15 -0500

Powder Ume & Kobu Tea Stick ~ Japanese Plum & Seaweed Tea 7pcs

This is a traditional alternative to Japanese green tea, ume and kobu . While it is partially made of kobu seaweed, it does NOT taste like the ocean. The flavor mixes the unique ume taste with the slight saltiness of the kobu, to create a refreshing alternative drink. Each package contains 7 individual sticks, able to make one cup of tea each. (instock)