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Japanese Fleece Hoodie "Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" (Unisex)

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:24:17 -0400

Japanese Fleece Hoodie "Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" (Unisex)

By customer request, we've added a fun cotton hoodie for anyone interested in finding a Japanese boyfriend! This stylish Japanese message is written in beautiful kanji, and printed with the highest quality printing method for long, long life. The exact translation for the message would be something like, "Now accepting applications for a Japanese boyfriend." Choose from S through L. It may be the start of a beautiful relationship! These hoodies are unisex and can be worn by both guys and girls...

"Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" Fitted Tee

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:10:36 -0400

"Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" Fitted Tee

By popular demand! J-List introduces great new form-fitting baby-doll-style that closely hugs the body and looks great. Longer in the abdomen and more shapely in the chest area, this a great high-quality T-shirt for girls! Ever since we started selling our unique Japanese T-shirts, we've received many requests by girls for versions for them, and this fantastic "boyfriend" T-shirt is a great offering. The message is pronounced nihonjin kareshi boshuchu. which is literally translatable as "Now...

"Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" Pink Circle Girly Cap Sleeve

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:11 -0400

"Looking for a Japanese Boyfriend" Pink Circle Girly Cap Sleeve

A great Japanese T-shirt for girls interested in making friends with Japanese of the opposite sex, this is a new cap-sleeve fitted girly Tee just for you. A stylish shirt that will accent all your curves beautifully, it features a clear message in Japanese that literally says "Now accepting applications for a Japanese boyfriend." Very high quality shirt, and a silk screened message that won't peel or come off. Sizes XS through XL are in stock. With this unique Japanese T-shirt on, there's no...

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...

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...

Japanese Food Dictionary ~ Shoku Kotoba Eigo Jiten

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:57:35 -0400

Japanese Food Dictionary ~ Shoku Kotoba Eigo Jiten

Here's a really special item: a complete dictionary for finding words related to food in other languages. Since food is such an international subject, the dictionary contains food-related words in English, French, Italian and Chinese. Need to look up words in a Japanese bento book? This dictionary of food words will help a lot.

100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking ~ Eigo de Nihon Ryori

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:51:28 -0400

100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking ~ Eigo de Nihon Ryori

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 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 English...

Japanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no Kihon

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:19:34 -0400

Japanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no Kihon

The world over, Japanese cooking is becoming famous for its beautiful arrangement, delicate tastes and low-calorie nutrition qualities. More and more are Japanese restaurants becoming the popular places to eat, and still has a feeling of mystique to the preparation. This book takes the mystique out of Japanese cooking and enables you to try cooking traditional meals right in your own home! Everything is written in both English and Japanese, so it is a great chance to study the language as well...

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 6th Grade

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:55:24 -0400

Basic Kanji Drill New -- 6th 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...

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...

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...

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...

Audio Companion for Kana Flashcards

Thu, 22 May 2008 23:02:00 -0400

Audio Companion for Kana Flashcards

This audio companion for White Rabbit Press' Kana Flash Cards includes reading for all the kana characters and Japanese vocabulary in the set. Hiragana content is read by a female Japanese voice actress; katakana content by a male Japanese voice actor. Each vocabulary word is read twice with a moment of silence in between so you can practice the pronunciation yourself. White Rabbit Press' products have helped thousands of Japanese language learners in over 25 countries master the Japanese...

Totoro Hiragana Study Board

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:42:25 -0400

Totoro Hiragana Study Board

Studying Japanese writing systems can be an incredibly daunting task, from the beginner who has to master the basic hiragana and katakana forms to the later kanji, constant reference is required. J-List brings you these amazing Totoro Hiragana Puzzle Board for Japanese Study. Great for study, cool for display. Although these were created with Japanese children in mind, these are incredibly useful to foreign students of Japanese as well.

Japanese Folk Tales 5 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 5

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:28:18 -0400

Japanese Folk Tales 5 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 5

If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page...

Japanese Folk Tales 4 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 4

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:40:18 -0500

Japanese Folk Tales 4 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 4

If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page...

Traditional Comic Stories from Japan ~ Eigo de Yomu Koten Rakugo

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:04:05 -0400

Traditional Comic Stories from Japan ~ Eigo de Yomu Koten Rakugo

If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page...

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...

Japanese Folk Tales 3 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 3

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:01:08 -0400

Japanese Folk Tales 3 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 3

If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page...

Contemporary Japanese History : since 1945 ~ Nihon Gendaishi

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:23:41 -0400

Contemporary Japanese History : since 1945 ~ Nihon Gendaishi

This is an English/Japanese bilingual book about contemporary Japanese history. Perfect for Japanese language students, it gives you information about everything you wanted to know about modern Japan and helps to understand today's Japanese society. You'll follow how Japan was working hard to rebuilt the country after WWII and why it has become one of the most powerful economical power in the world. Written in 2 languages, students will be able to read the japanese contents while referring to...

Japan Trivia ~ Eigo de Hanasu Zatsugaku Nippon Q&A

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:50:54 -0500

Japan Trivia ~ Eigo de Hanasu Zatsugaku Nippon Q&A

Why was the image of a red sun adopted as the Japanese Flag? Why do the Japanese make a chopping motion with one hand while passing in front of others? Why to Japanese adults read comic books on trains? If you've ever pondered these and other questions to yourself about the Japanese culture but could never found out the answer, then "Japan Trivia" is the book for you. This powerful book by Kodansha international is chock full of answers ranging from Japanese food, behaviors, the downsides of...

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...

Kata: The Key to Understanding and Dealing with the Japanese

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:48:49 -0400

Kata: The Key to Understanding and Dealing with the Japanese

In this first book ever to explain why the Japanese think and behave the way they do, veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente, author of more than 30 books on Japan, unlocks the mystery of kata - the cultural molds that have traditionally shaped and defined the attitudes, behavior, and character of the Japanese and are primarily responsible for the traits and talents that make them different from other people - to explain what makes the Japanese Japanese , and how it effects all their...

Yuko no Arienai Nichijo -- Yuko Oshima AKB48

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:19 -0500

Yuko no Arienai Nichijo -- Yuko Oshima AKB48

Amazingly cute Yuko Oshima from AKB48 poses for this new hardcover photobook with more than a hundred a full page pictures of her wearing sexy bikinis and taking suggestive poses just for her fans pleasure. A beautiful piece that you've got to own if you like Japanese idols!

Kimono Hello Kitty x BANGASA Black Mirror Display Mirror

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Kimono Hello Kitty x BANGASA Black Mirror Display Mirror

Get ready for a one of a kind offical Sanrio product that combine kawaii and tradition oh so perfectly - a display mirror/frame featuring Hello Kitty wearing a kimono and holding a bangasa (traditional Japanese fan). The display mirror measures 20 cm (7.8 inches) and comes with a plastic display stand for you set on and admire the craftsmanship of this rare item. As an added treat, the kimono that the Hello Kitty figure is wearing is made of authentic chirimen, the very same fabric used in...

Kimono Hello Kitty x BANGASA Red Mirror Display Mirror

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Kimono Hello Kitty x BANGASA Red Mirror Display Mirror

Get ready for a one of a kind offical Sanrio product that combine kawaii and tradition oh so perfectly - a display mirror/frame featuring Hello Kitty wearing a kimono and holding a bangasa (traditional Japanese fan). The display mirror measures 20 cm (7.8 inches) and comes with a plastic display stand for you set on and admire the craftsmanship of this rare item. As an added treat, the kimono that the Hello Kitty figure is wearing is made of authentic chirimen, the very same fabric used in...

Kimono Hello Kitty x TAIKO Red Mirror Display Mirror

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Kimono Hello Kitty x TAIKO Red Mirror Display Mirror

Get ready for a one of a kind offical Sanrio product that combine kawaii and tradition oh so perfectly - a display mirror/frame featuring Hello Kitty wearing a kimono and holding a taiko (traditional Japanese drum). The display mirror measures 20 cm (7.8 inches) and comes with a plastic display stand for you set on and admire the craftsmanship of this rare item. As an added treat, the kimono that the Hello Kitty figure is wearing is made of authentic chirimen, the very same fabric used in...

Pretty Cure All Stars DX

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Pretty Cure All Stars DX

An excellent color comic for fans of Precure (Pretty Cure), this gorgeous 190 page book creates a great manga experience from the popular anime series. The Japanese kanji has furigana ( hiragana ) beside it so you can read it easily. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Kimono Hello Kitty x TAIKO Black Mirror Display Mirror

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Kimono Hello Kitty x TAIKO Black Mirror Display Mirror

Get ready for a one of a kind offical Sanrio product that combine kawaii and tradition oh so perfectly - a display mirror/frame featuring Hello Kitty wearing a kimono and holding a taiko (traditional Japanese drum). The display mirror measures 20 cm (7.8 inches) and comes with a plastic display stand for you set on and admire the craftsmanship of this rare item. As an added treat, the kimono that the Hello Kitty figure is wearing is made of authentic chirimen, the very same fabric used in...

Blazer High School Uniform size M

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:53:40 -0500

Blazer High School Uniform size M

Always a popular item for cosplay for both Japanese and non Japanese alike is the iconic School uniform. This version comes complete with a blue blazer, white blouse/shirt, plaid ribbon and plaid pattern skirt. The skirt is meant to be a "tad" bit shorter to add to the thrill of cosplay. This purchase is for the Medium sized version that comes in the following dimensions: Blazer : bust = 86 cm, length = 51 cm, sleeve length = 55 cm Blouse : bust = 86 cm, length = 52 cm, sleeve length = 55 cm...

Black Neri Eraser ~ Kuro Neri Keshigomu

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:05:21 -0500

Black Neri Eraser ~ Kuro Neri Keshigomu

When we were kids, there was nothing more fun than a "gum eraser" which the Japanese called neri-keshi , meaning "kneading eraser." This is a black eraser that you can squish and squeeze and make into any shape you like, or break off a piece for later use. Comes in a secure black case. Loads of fun!

Little Devil Ageha ~ Koakuma Ageha Nov 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Little Devil Ageha ~ Koakuma Ageha Nov 2009

A great new magazine that shows the most glamorous trends in Tokyo right now, this is Koakuma Ageha, aiming to bring up the glitz and glamour to your look all with a "kawaii" (cute) Japanese flair. With the help of this excellent fashion magazine, it captures the elements of the youthful fashion of kogals (Japan's original "valley girls"), glamorous appeal of kyabakura hostesses along with street fashion that any regular girl could wear, but still by eye-catchingly gorgeous. Although the...

Kit Kat -- Ginger Ale

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:21:55 -0500

Kit Kat -- Ginger Ale

Kit-Kat has become the new Pocky in Japan. With an adventurous assortment of flavors, seasonal varieties, and various fun sizes everyone in Japan is getting into the treat, and our international customers are as well -- Kit Kat is now our best selling chocolate, and recently at least two varieties regularly appear in our top five snacks. This new seasonal variety is a unique ginger ale flavor! This Kit-Kat is a Japanese limited edition, so it won't last long! A fantastic treat by Nestle!

HANTEN ~ Warm Winter Kimono ~ Blue

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:56 -0500

HANTEN ~ Warm Winter Kimono ~ Blue

Relax in traditional and comfy Japanese style with this beautiful casual lounge coat with colored in blue. Soft and puffy, with some insulation to keep you warmer inside on chilly days. Has two pockets on both sides, ties in the front and is made of cotton and polyester. Measures 64 cm from shoulder to shoulder, with 36 cm sleeve length, and 85 cm from top to bottom. These are LL sized versions which are good for those approximately 175 - 185 cm (approximately 5' 9" - 6'1") tall. Bust size 101...

J-List Best Seller Snack Set for Stocking Stuffer

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:00 -0500

J-List Best Seller Snack Set for Stocking Stuffer

A super special gift set of some of the most popular snacks on J-List, including: Morinaga Okinawa Black Sugar Caramel, Glico Original Pocky -- New Package Debut, FritoLay Men's Wasabi Doritos, FritoLay Cheetos Mix -- Wild Pepper Bacon Flavor, Matsuri Hi-chew -- Apple Candy Flavor, Fuwarinka Gum Rose Flavor, Lotte Black Black Gum (Spicy Caffeine Gum), Meiji Meltykiss -- Creamy Milk Flavor (Original Flavor), Meiji Meltykiss -- Strawberry Flavor, Kompeito ~ Five Color Traditional Japanese Candy...

Ningyo Yaki (Tokyo Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:21 -0500

Ningyo Yaki (Tokyo Limited) ~ 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: This is a container of candies that accurately capture the delicious taste of a yummy Ningo Yaki (a Japanese...

Happy Animal Pink Stripe KINCHAKU Bento Bag

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:54:59 -0500

Happy Animal Pink Stripe KINCHAKU Bento Bag

Here's a nice cotton drawstring pouch (known as a kinchaku) for your bento as created by the folks from the Natural Lunch Time crew. The bag measures 26W x 16H X 10D cm (10 x 6 x 4 inches) and has enough room in it for a small sized grapefruit. Great for carrying loose trinket items, change, other small things you can find a place for and of course Japanese style bento boxes. This is a Happy Animal Pink Stripe version.