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Fun with Hiragana ~ Sutekina Hiragana

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:34:53 -0400

Fun with Hiragana ~ Sutekina Hiragana

This is a picture book by Gomi Taro, a very famous picture book artist, that is here to help you do your first step into Japanese language. When a student starts off in learning Japanese, one of the first writing systems they learn to use is hiragana (used for standard Japanese words). Here's a fun and cute way to learn Japanese hiragana in a cute children's workbook. Each page features a specific hiragana character surrounded by cute illustrations and English translation of various words that...

AIUEO Study with Anpanman

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:02:29 -0400

AIUEO Study 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 a fun Nintendo DS game that helps teach reading and writing of hiragana and katakana through games, card puzzles, and more. You also learn to write correctly using the proper stroke order and the stylus. Learning Japanese was never more fun...

Hiragana Times Aug 2008 No. 262

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:16:24 -0400

Hiragana Times Aug 2008 No. 262

Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers...

Hiragana Times July 2008 No. 261

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:54:43 -0400

Hiragana Times July 2008 No. 261

Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers...

Hiragana Times Mar. 2008 No. 257

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:15:26 -0500

Hiragana Times Mar. 2008 No. 257

Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers...

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:07 -0400

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Hiragana Times is the premiere magazine for students of Japanese and anyone who wants to follow Japan every month. Each issue features articles both in English and in Japanese (complete with furigana pronunciation) to help those studying the language. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers themselves who wish to share their own personal...

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

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:25:12 -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...

Hiragana Times June 2008 No. 260

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:21:23 -0400

Hiragana Times June 2008 No. 260

Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers...

Basic Hiragana Drill

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:58:18 -0400

Basic Hiragana Drill

A workbook of hiragana practice games and puzzles at the third grade Japanese level. These exercises are a fun way to build your basic Japanese skills without frying your brain. Laid out in very simple graphics, big print, and no kanji. Good for those who want to keep their hiragana fresh, with material that 'even a child could read'. Suitable for students of Japanese who are already familiar with the basic Hiragana and Katakana characters. Also an interesting artifact of Japanese cute culture...

Japonica Kanji Practice Notebook (84 squares)

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:24:38 -0400

Japonica Kanji Practice Notebook (84 squares)

Another handy item for learning Japanese, this is a kanji practice notebook with medium sized squares (84 to a page), including dotted lines that divide each square into quadrants so you can more easily learn to write well-balanced kanji or hiragana/katakana. This great product is recommended by all of us -- we didn't have cool notebooks like this to study with when we were learning Japanese, but you can! Since the best way to learn Japanese is to write characters again and again, this notebook...

Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart

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

Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart

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

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:33:44 -0400

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese Hiragana characters -- study in the bath! This handy Hiragana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a waterproof plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath. Good for people wanting to develop their basics, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the characters with little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character...

Fun with Katakana ~ Sutekina Katakana

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

Fun with Katakana ~ Sutekina Katakana

This is a picture book by Gomi Taro, a very famous picture book designer, that is here to help you do your first step into Japanese language. When a student starts off in learning Japanese, one of the first writing systems they learn to use is hiragana (used for standard Japanese words). However, another writing system used for writing foreign words (called katakana) is just as important, but not emphasized enough. However, here's a fun and cute way to learn Japanese katakana in a cute...

Hiragana Bath Chart by Kumon ~ Ofuro de Lesson Hiragana no Hyo

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:25:54 -0400

Hiragana Bath Chart by Kumon ~ Ofuro de Lesson Hiragana no Hyo

Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese Hiragana characters -- study in the bath! This handy Hiragana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a waterproof plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath. Good for people wanting to develop their basics, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the characters with little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character...

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

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

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

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

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

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:45:30 -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

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

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

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:59:04 -0500

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...

Traditional Comic Stories from Japan ~ Eigo de Yomu Koten Rakugo

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:56:29 -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...

Japonica Japanese Practice Notebook (8 squares)

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:54:05 -0400

Japonica Japanese 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...

Kodomo Kotowaza Jiten ~ Children's Proverb Dictionary

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

Kodomo Kotowaza Jiten ~ Children's Proverb Dictionary

For those who have already mastered katakana and hiragana are already diving into the deep waters of kanji, good reference materials are difficult to find. For those seeking additional challenge in their Japanese studies are best to use books without English in them, as they provide a learning environment that forces the student to learn the language on its own terms. Particularly useful is this new series of books aimed at younger Japanese students from Sanseido. With many colorful...

Life in Japan -- Living Japanese Through Comics

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

Life 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...

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...

Kana Practice Flashcards

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:25:12 -0400

Kana Practice Flashcards

Mastering the basics of the Japanese writing system is essential to success in learning the language. The two basic writing forms of Japanese are Hiragana and Katakana which are phoetic symbols and often referred to as kana as a group. Learning kana is not only important to be able to read and write the Japanese language, but it is also important in order to proceed to advance levels of study. White Rabbit Press' top-selling Japanese Kana Flashcards have helped thousands of Japanese language...

Writing Hiragana ~ An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:25:09 -0400

Writing Hiragana ~ An Introductory Japanese Language Workbook

This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. Each character is introduced here with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples to enhance character recognition. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way. This easy-to-use and practical workbook is well...

Kanji DS Dictionary

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:43:46 -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...

2009 Calendar -- Kokoro (Heart) ~ Japanese Proverb

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:58:08 -0400

2009 Calendar -- Kokoro (Heart) ~ Japanese Proverb

This is an excellent calendar for those interested in proverbs. Filled with sayings from early Japan, this top-down written calendar comes from the "heart" of Japan. Each month provides the heart and spirit with something new to learn. 53 x 25 cm (20 x 9.8 in). Also good for anyone trying o learn Japanese because the hiragana is written next to the kanji, making it easy to read 13 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar. Get 15% off 4 or more calendars...

Japanese Map for the Bath by Kumon ~ Ofuro de Lesson Nihon Chizu

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:11:22 -0400

Japanese Map for the Bath by Kumon ~ Ofuro de Lesson Nihon Chizu

Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the all the prefectures of Japan while in the bath! This handy poster features the entire map of Japan printed on a waterproof plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath. Good for people wanting to develop their geographical knowledge, this chart features all the prefectures of Japan written in full kanji with hiragana pronunciations to help you learn all the various locations of Japan for when you arrive...

Genki I ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:07:54 -0400

Genki I ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Genki Answer Key ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)

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

Genki Answer Key ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

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

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:27:35 -0400

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

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

Genki I ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:28:18 -0400

Genki I ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

First Kanji Dictionary: Look & Remember ~ Mite Oboeru Kanji E Jiten

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

First Kanji Dictionary: Look & Remember ~ Mite Oboeru Kanji E Jiten

Studying kanji is one of the hardest parts of Japanese to master, and for those beginning it can seem a nearly impossible task. This book can make studying kanji fun again, with this pictorial kanji dictionary that covers 1st and 2nd grade kanji, along with hiragana and katakana. Each page has a simple and colorful drawing depicting the meaning of the kanji, along with the kanji written large with stroke order and in many cases how the kanji came to be. Each kanji page also contains the onyomi...

Magic Calligraphy Practice Sheet

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 23:30:30 -0400

Magic Calligraphy Practice Sheet

Writing Japanese correctly can be very daunting for even the Japanese themselves, with everyone striving for perfection in their writing. For the student of Japanese writing we have these very special practice papers. With a wooden brush you can write large letters and practice the perfect spacing that is always elusive to beginners. No ink is necessary-- just dip in water and the paper will darken just like ink! Furthermore, when the paper dries, the "ink" will disappear, leaving you to be...

Roman Letter Mouse Pad -- Black

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:56:00 -0400

Roman Letter Mouse Pad -- Black

This is a great mouse pad and "input" learning set from the Elecom computer peripheral company. A cool, extremely flat mouse pad with not only hiragana lettering on it, but the roman letters you type out to get the proper Japanese hiragana letters. A cool way to practice your Japanese. This is a two piece set with the learning "input" stand and the mouse pad.

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

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:11:41 -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...

Nihongo Journal Dec 2006

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 03:16:46 -0400

Nihongo Journal Dec 2006

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...

Japonica Kanji Japanese Practice Notebook(100 squares)

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

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...

Fun with Kanji ~ Sutekina Kanji

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:00:13 -0400

Fun with Kanji ~ Sutekina Kanji

This is a picture book by Gomi Taro, a very famous picture book artist, that is here to help you do your first step into Japanese language. When a student starts off in learning Japanese, one of the first writing systems they learn to use is hiragana and katakana (the basic writing systems of Japanese). For those who've mastered this system, it's off to the more challenging writing system of Kanji (Chinese characters). Here's a fun and cute way to learn Japanese kanji system in a cute...

100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking ~ Eigo de Nihon Ryori

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:05:00 -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...

Genki II ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:52:28 -0400

Genki II ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Learn Japanese from Gundam ~ Gundam de Eigo wo Minitsukeru Hon

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 23:54:15 -0400

Learn Japanese from Gundam ~ Gundam de Eigo wo Minitsukeru Hon

For those who are a little tired of learning Japanese through the same boring, dry text book material, here's a little something that will revitalize your interest in the language. Catering to the Gundam fan in you, this entire s bilingual book will take you through real Gundam scenes with their "typical dialog," such as "Let's test the reaction time of your brand-new mobile suits!" which are completely translated into Japanese kanji. Notable vocabulary and grammar points that are emphasized...

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...

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 Sep 2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:09:35 -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 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...

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...

DX Kumon Katakana Card Set

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:03:00 -0500

DX Kumon Katakana Card Set

A full set of Katakana cards, including 45 double-sided cards (one for each characters), with a picture on one side and the character on the other to help you learn and recognize the Katakana, characters used in daily Japanese life. This also comes with an illustration books featuring various scenes, perfect to quiz yourself and learn some usual Japanese vocabulary that use katakana. For beginners, this method is to recommend both for adult and children.

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:05:43 -0400

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2

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...

Asakusa T-shirt ~ Zen (Buddhism)

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:11:28 -0400

Asakusa T-shirt ~ Zen (Buddhism)

Zen Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism which strongly focuses on the practice of meditation which not only has influenced, China, Japan, and Korea, and in modern times, throughout everywhere in the world. Much of the teachings and practices of Zen are valued for its concept as being a "Way of Life" as opposed to being in a state of consciousness which often reinforced aspects of life such as: A life of humility, a life of labor, a life of service, prayer and gratitude, and a life of meditation...

New Express Japanese

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:28:53 -0400

New Express Japanese

A very nice new study item we have here. Dedicated to beginners who want to learn Japanese through everyday conversation, this book start its approach on Japanese language pronunciation (comes with an audio CD), while each following chapter comes with a basic conversation skit, followed by exercises that you will be able to complete assisted by the audio cd. This book will guide you through the bases of oral Japanese that you will enjoy to use in everyday life or if you plan to come to Japan. A...

Kanji Practice Flashcards vol.1 version 2 - Level 4 & 3

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:25:12 -0400

Kanji Practice Flashcards vol.1 version 2 - Level 4 & 3

A great new tool for anyone aspiring to study Japanese, this is a totally revised and updated set of high-quality laminated study cards that feature all the kanji you need to master for the Japanese Proficiency Test, levels 3 & 4, the first two levels that students of Japanese should attempt. A meticulously researched set of die-cut cards, you get 103 introductory and 181 intermediate cards. The double-sided flashcards each feature 6 kanji compound words for more than 1700 vocabulary words, all...

2009 Calendar -- Michi ~ Proverb (1 Tube)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:36:50 -0400

2009 Calendar -- Michi ~ Proverb (1 Tube)

Another interesting calendar for the esoteric side of you, featuring various wise old slogans in kanji. Students of Japanese will especially enjoy them as they have hiragana by all the kanji, making the meanings easy to look up. A truly beautiful item for anyone, whether you love the way kanji looks aesthetically and want to improve your interior design, or if you're striving to learn more about Japan. 76x35 cm (30x14 in), 13 sheets. Printed with soy ink, on 70% recycled paper. Note: the...

Japan at a Glance For Young Adult ~ Nihon Marugoto Jiten

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

Japan at a Glance For Young Adult ~ Nihon Marugoto Jiten

For those who want to get a crash course in the world of Japanese culture, this book is just what you need. Compiled with experiences of over 10,000 people, this hand book is a quick and concise must have for those who want to have a gist of the main things to expect when entering this wonderful country. Some items of interest include Japanese folk tales, details on martial arts, what to do in an emergency, how to wear a yukata, national holidays, the government and cabinet of Japan, and many...

DX Japan Map Puzzle ~ New Nihon Chizu Puzzle ~ Kumon

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:51:17 -0400

DX Japan Map Puzzle ~ New Nihon Chizu Puzzle ~ Kumon

Here's a deluxe item for studying Japanese: a large map featuring all the 47 prefectures that make up modern Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu and everything in between (including our little prefecture of Gunma). The innovative pieces feature the complete kanji names for each prefecture on one side, with the hiragana pronunciations on the other. Made by the famous Kumon, the company that operates Japan-style learning centers all around the world.

When They Cry DS - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni ~ Kizuna

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:09:29 -0400

When They Cry DS - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni ~ Kizuna

Welcome to the world of Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, known as When They Cry in English, although When the Cicadas Cry would be a more accurate translation, an eerie and beautiful Japanese murder mystery that started out as a doujin visual novel game, it's extremely popular in Japan due to its suspenseful story and cute characters. This is the official Nintendo DS edition of the story, which is a great item both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting a compelling way to learn Japanese...

Compare Japanese Proverb with English Proverb ~ Nichiei Hikaku Kotowaza Jiten

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:59:35 -0400

Compare Japanese Proverb with English Proverb ~ Nichiei Hikaku Kotowaza Jiten

Kotowaza are "four letter Japanese words" which are a famous kind of compound word in Japanese, which are almost proverbial. Inside, you'll find some common themes (such as Practice Makes Perfect), others that are new and profound (Live Well, Live Forever), and some that will take a few hours (or days) to digest (such as Let's Die Together.... Uh yeah...) This is a "dictionary" of Kotozawa primarily written in the Japanese language, includes furigana pronunciation, and even has English...

Genki Workbook 1 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:07:54 -0400

Genki Workbook 1 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...

Genki Workbook 2 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:43 -0400

Genki Workbook 2 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student...