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Catchy Japanese Phrases II ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho 2

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:43:08 -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

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:33:10 -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...

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...

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...

"Understand Through Pictures" Japanese Dictionary Classified By Usage 1000 ~ E de wakaru Nihongo Tsukaiwake Jiten 1000

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:56:01 -0500

"Understand Through Pictures" Japanese Dictionary Classified By Usage 1000 ~ E de wakaru Nihongo Tsukaiwake Jiten 1000

The problem with using general language dictionaries is that they are too general and do not describe the nuances, especially for words that have subtle differences in meaning. Take for example warau meaning generally to laugh or smile. But what about smirk? Chuckle? Smile without laughing? A forced smile? A guffaw? This book will boost your word power significantly. With a year's worth of weekly lessons, each lesson focuses on one general verb and one situation and with pictures and examples...

Swinging Popsicle - GO ON

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:06:51 -0400

Swinging Popsicle - GO ON

"Swinging Popsicle" is pure gold in music form. This band plays pop music in amazing fashion with incredible vocals, tasty guitar work and catchy song writing. This is their album "Go On" which includes a track list of eleven feel good songs. Visit their official website or Myspace webpage for great samplers! Rainbounds Clash Stay by my side Kanashii Shirabe Friends Again Chocolate Soul Music Nothing's gonna change my world Zanzou to noise I will * My Will Amaoto ~ I wish you were here ~ Go On

2010 Calendar -- Daily Japanese Common Sense

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:36:33 -0500

2010 Calendar -- Daily Japanese Common Sense

Another interesting Japanese study calendar, great desktop presents useful Japanese phrases that are meant to increase your vocabulary and make your spoken and written Japanese more interesting. Plus it's just fun to learn these off the wall words. Characters come with hiragana for each reading. 29 cm x 12 cm, 162 pages. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar! Get 15% off 3 or more calendars! Just add 3 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be...

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:07:37 -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 cn with 40 cards in each clip!

The Symbol of Japan "Handsome Tofu" Magnet -- Individual

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:38:37 -0400

The Symbol of Japan "Handsome Tofu" Magnet -- Individual

Real men eat tofu -- don't you think? In Japan there's a brand of tofu that aims to redefine the healthy product as a symbol of manliness and "kakko ii" (coolness). This is a set of eight gashapon (capsule toy) magnet replicas of actual tofu products you can buy in Japan, each featuring a catchy slogan and sense of design that is just too cool. Produced by Bandai. This is an individual gashapon purchase of one magnet which is picked at random. Among the magnets that can be picked are Otomae...

2010 Calendar -- Daily Yoji Jukugo

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:31:36 -0400

2010 Calendar -- Daily Yoji Jukugo

In Japanese, there are many phrases made up of four Chinese characters, which communicate interesting meanings and look aesthetically beautiful. Here's a calendar of "four letter Japanese words" (similar to the bizarre Japanese T-shirts J-List is famous for). A fun way to learn some Japanese if you've already got a base established. Characters come with hiragana for each reading. 29 cm x 12 cm (11x4.7 inches) 162 pages. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar! Get 15...

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...

Nihongo Journal July 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:51:33 -0400

Nihongo Journal July 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal Sep 2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:08:35 -0400

Nihongo Journal Sep 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal Feb 2007

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:01:16 -0400

Nihongo Journal Feb 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

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.

Nihongo Journal June 2007

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:48:24 -0400

Nihongo Journal June 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal Nov. 2007

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:19:33 -0500

Nihongo Journal Nov. 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal Aug 2007

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:29:25 -0400

Nihongo Journal Aug 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

More Making Out In Japanese ~ Revised Edition

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:40:49 -0400

More Making Out In Japanese ~ Revised Edition

The books in the Making Out series are fun and accessible guides to languages as they?re spoken on the street. These classic phrase books have been updated and expanded for use in informal situations such as bars, parties, or anywhere else one needs to know slang to survive! The books also now feature phrases written in their native script as well as in English, so the book can be shown to the person you are trying to communicate with. With transcritions revised for easier pronunciation and...

Japan's Cultural Code Words

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:24:44 -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 mindset 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 words...

Japanese T-Shirt - Tsundere Tribute

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:56:11 -0400

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...

2010 Calendar -- Zen Words

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:44:53 -0400

2010 Calendar -- Zen Words

Shodo is the traditional brush writing calligraphy of Japan, written with characters that mean the Way of Writing. Here is a collection of beautiful words and phrases taken from Zen Buddhism using kanji characters that make a lovely calendar. Great for anyone studying Japanese, or who just like the soothing elegance of expertly written kanji characters. Wonderful "kakejiku" (wall scroll) format calendar. 76 x 35 cm (30 x 14 inches), 13 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages...

Nihongo Journal May 2007

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:30:41 -0400

Nihongo Journal May 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal Jan 2007

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:19:00 -0500

Nihongo Journal Jan 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:39:36 -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...

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...

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...

Nihongo Journal Oct 2007

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:16:34 -0400

Nihongo Journal Oct 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Genki Picture Cards 1 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 1

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:05:04 -0400

Genki Picture Cards 1 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 1

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 first 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...

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...

Nihongo Journal April 2007

Tue, 29 May 2007 02:05:53 -0400

Nihongo Journal April 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal March 2007

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:52:40 -0400

Nihongo Journal March 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Nihongo Journal Dec 2007

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:39:14 -0500

Nihongo Journal Dec 2007

J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you...

Culture in Japan -- Living Japanese Through Comics

Wed, 16 May 2007 13:37:10 -0400

Culture in Japan -- Living Japanese Through Comics

Often we are asked by customers what is the best way to study Japanese and often our answer is, to find something that you enjoy about the Japanese language and culture and use that to help facilitate your studies. Whether movies, J-pop, or comics, you'll find yourself with boundless energy to study when you eagerly want to know what people are talking about. This book by Ask Digital Japan is an excellent series for both the beginner and seasoned veteran to quickly learn the Japanese language...

Manga Moods

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 09:21:53 -0400

Manga Moods

Do you have mood swings? Well, you're not alone! The kawaii (that's Japanese for "cute") characters in Saori Takarai's Manga Moods: 40 Faces + 80 Phrases know how you feel. Whether they're giddy or grumpy, confident or confused - or something in between - these cuties always manage to put on their best faces. And while they're at it, they'll teach you how to speak a little Japanese, too. So find yourself a quite, comfy place, kick back, and let Manga Moods lift your spirits! For your...

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...

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Colorful Plum

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:24:06 -0500

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Colorful Plum

A nice standard size soup bowl that measures 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) in diameter, this is a cool Japanese item that can hold anything from miso soup to beef bowls, cold cereal and more. This particular bowl has a red inside and black outside, following the traditional colors of Japanese bowls and has a dark pink and gold colored traditional plum flower pattern on the side. A great item that you can actually use or set up as part of your Japanese setting display for your home. Made in Japan, not...

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Tortoise Shell Style ~ Black

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:31:49 -0400

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Tortoise Shell Style ~ Black

A nice standard size soup bowl that measures 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) in diameter, this is a cool Japanese item that can hold anything from miso soup to beef bowls, cold cereal and more. This particular bowl has a red inside and black outside, following the traditional colors of Japanese bowls and is molded with a tortoiseshell shape with wood-grain-like pattern. A great item that you can actually use or set up as part of your Japanese setting display for your home. Made in Japan, not recommended...

Wave & Cherry Petals -- Japanese Daily Soup Bowl

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:33:08 -0500

Wave & Cherry Petals -- Japanese Daily Soup Bowl

A nice standard size soup bowl that measures 11 cm (4.3 inches) in diameter, this is a cool Japanese item that can hold anything from miso soup to beef bowls, cold cereal and more. This particular bowl has a red inside and black outside, following the traditional colors of Japanese bowls and has a pink and gold colored traditional Sakura pattern on the side. A great item that you can actually use or set up as part of your Japanese setting display for your home. Made in Japan, not recommended...

Japanese Bamboo Ear Pick - Mimikaki

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:47:54 -0400

Japanese Bamboo Ear Pick - Mimikaki

Japanese traditionally clean the wax from the insides of their ears with a small bamboo hook or scoop, called a "mimikaki" -- and there's actually a category of "mimi-kaki fetish," men who love to have their girlfriends or wives clean their ears. Now you can clean your ears in true Japanese style, with this set of two really cool traditional Japanese mimi-kaki cleaners. One of the cleaners is smaller than the other and has a little wooden "Daruma" figure on it; the end of the longer cleaner has...

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Teak ~ Red

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:39:37 -0400

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Teak ~ Red

A nice standard size soup bowl that measures 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) in diameter, this is a cool Japanese item that can hold anything from miso soup to beef bowls, cold cereal and more. This particular bowl has a red inside and black/red outside, following the traditional colors of Japanese bowls and is painted with a wood-grain-like pattern. A great item that you can actually use or set up as part of your Japanese setting display for your home. Made in Japan, not recommended for microwave use.

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Pear Skin ~ Black

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:11:08 -0500

Japanese Soup Bowl -- Pear Skin ~ Black

A nice standard size soup bowl that measures 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) in diameter, this is a cool Japanese item that can hold anything from miso soup to beef bowls, cold cereal and more. This particular bowl has a red inside and black outside, following the traditional colors of Japanese bowls and has a golden color flower, leaf and wind motif on the side. A great item that you can actually use or set up as part of your Japanese setting display for your home. Made in Japan, not recommended for...

Japanese Sake Drops ~ Japanese Food Drops

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:21:31 -0500

Japanese Sake Drops ~ Japanese Food Drops

Sakuma Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed for since before World War II, which were made famous in the Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies. 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. ABOUT THIS CANDY: Delicious Japanese Sake is known all over the world and now you can taste this amazing taste in a...

WASABI Powder

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:17:27 -0400

WASABI Powder

The spice must flow. For some, wasabi is the quintessential Japanese spice, a sort of Japanese 'gateway spice' that can sometimes lead to extreme use (or abuse?), with some wild-eyed foreigners happily lobbing heavier and heavier portions into their soy sauce, contrary to the small dabs customary to normal Japanese eating habits. This is a 30g bag of wasabi powder that you can mix with water to make the spicy green gold that brings the happy tears. An excellent spice to explore fusion cooking...

Hoshi UME ~ Dried Japanese Plum

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:15:40 -0400

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.

Kanji DS Dictionary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:58 -0500

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...

Pocket Japanese Dictionary

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:38 -0500

Pocket Japanese Dictionary

This is a Japanese - English, English Japanese dictionary containing 3,000 of the most commonly used words in the Japanese language. An ideal dictionary for beginning students, businessmen, and travellers. A handy pocket version with an easy-to-read type for quick reference. Written in romaji (alphabetical) characters to native English speakers, with English translations and Kanji characters. Measures 7.4 x 4.1 inches. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.

Japanese Family-Style Recipes ~ Eigo de Tanoshimu Nihon no Kateiryouri

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:49:02 -0400

Japanese Family-Style Recipes ~ Eigo de Tanoshimu Nihon no Kateiryouri

Looking for a way to master both Japanese and Japanese cooking at the same time? Or just learn about Japanese food in general? The Bilingual Books series from Kodansha brings you yet another wonderful glimpse into Japanese life in both English and Japanese. Learn how to make all the Japanese family favorites, gyudon (beef on rice), tempura, niku-jaga (meat and potato stew), miso soup and much much more! Full ingredient list and directions are given in Japanese on the left hand page, and in...

My Japanese Coach for the Nintendo DS

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:10 -0500

My Japanese Coach for the Nintendo DS

Carry a tutor in your pocket with My Japanese Coach My Japanese Coach is an installment in the My Coach series from UbiSoft series that teaches the basic pronunciations unique to the Japanese language. This convenient and easy-to-use tutor allows users to compare their pronunciation to that of native speakers via the Nintendo DS's microphone. It also lets you use the DS stylus to practice writing Japanese Hiragana , Katakana , and Kanji characters. My Japanese Coach takes you on a virtual tour...

Let's Play in Japanese ~ Nihongo de Asobo

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

Let's Play in Japanese ~ Nihongo de Asobo

A great tool for helping foreigners master Japanese more effectively, this is Nihongo de Asobo (Let's Play in Japanese), published by the staff that also produces the popular NHK TV show that helps both Japanese and gaijin learn the language properly. It contains a series of card-based games in which you have to choose the correct word, which is quite fun. A great tool for polishing your Japanese skills, and since kanji is written with the stylus, it helps you learn kanji by repetitively...

IROHA KARUTA ~ Japanese Kotowaza Card Game

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:03:58 -0500

IROHA KARUTA ~ Japanese Kotowaza Card Game

Karuta is a traditional Japanese game in which there is one cart for each of the sounds in hiragana , and players memorize information so they can more easily grab the correct card before their opponent. This great card game that will help you learn kotowaza, that is Japanese proverbs, which are fun for foreigners to learn since Japanese don't expect us know them.

OHGI ~ Japanese Folding Fan ~ Navy / Summer Night

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:35:18 -0500

OHGI ~ Japanese Folding Fan ~ Navy / Summer Night

Here's an attractive item from Japan, a traditional Japanese fan (sensu in Japanese) that you can unfold and use anywhere. This particular one has a very elegant with a Japanese flower/ summer night pattern on a navy blue background. Great for cosplayers, keeping cool, or you can place it on display for a distinctive Japanese style interior. The fan itself is 8" or 21cm long.

Japonica Japanese KANJI Practice Notebook (8 squares)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:16:24 -0400

Japonica Japanese KANJI Practice Notebook (8 squares)

The way to learn to write Japanese is to write -- repeatedly -- until you get it. Here is a wonderful Japanese notebook that offers a great way to practice writing Japanese -- either hiragana , katakana or kanji. Each page features 60 spaces for practicing your Japanese. Includes a space to write your name and what grade you're in on the front ^_^ The squares are extra large and easier to write in than smaller squared books. Yes, the Japonica brand name is a rip-off of Britannica. A wonderful...

Japonica Kanji Japanese Practice Notebook(100 squares)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:29:31 -0400

Japonica Kanji Japanese Practice Notebook(100 squares)

The way to learn to write Japanese is to write -- repeatedly -- until you get it. Here is a wonderful Japanese notebook that offers a great way to practice writing Japanese -- either hiragana , katakana or kanji. Each page features 100 spaces for practicing your Japanese. This is an extremely handy item to have for anyone learning either the two kana syllabaries or kanji, and we're glad to be able to offer it to you.

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:58:13 -0500

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...

Illustrated Japanese Language Dictionary ~ Isso Nippon Tango cho

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:21:08 -0500

Illustrated Japanese Language Dictionary ~ Isso Nippon Tango cho

Reaching a high level of Japanese proficiency is no easy task, but that doesn't mean it can't be fun sometimes. This book aims to give you an intuitive scope of Japanese vocabulary in illustrated groupings of words strung together by themes. As you're looking at the drawings of various items you are free to make associations within the scene -- the presentation of information is refreshingly non-linear but stays together so you can refer to a specific area of vocabulary without just staring at...

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 5th Grade

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:17:31 -0400

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 5th Grade

For students of Japanese who want another way to increase their kanji skills, or for those who just want a good way to practice, here is a kanji workbook to get you up to speed starting from the Japanese fourth grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language...

Japanese High Quality Sticker ~ Fujin

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:55:35 -0500

Japanese High Quality Sticker ~ Fujin

Decorate your PSP, Nintendo DSi, or cellphone with a wonderful Japanese flair using these awesome stickers. Each sticker features a metallic like ink and measures approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches). This version features the Japanese god Fujin and has gold like outlines that really bring out the quality of the sticker.

U-CAN Pen Training DS

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:11:11 -0500

U-CAN Pen Training DS

Writing kanji is difficult for non-Japanese, but with practice -- which usually entails writing each character a few dozen times until you get the stroke order down -- it's certainly doable. But learning to write beautifully, so that your characters get praise from Japanese people, that's a much more difficult challenge. To help you improve the way your written Japanese looks, here's a great software product specially for making more beautiful pen-ji, or characters written with a pen, from...