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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...

Etiquette Guide to Japan

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

Etiquette Guide to Japan

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

Moyashimon vol. 2

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

Moyashimon vol. 2

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume two. Buy 4 or...

A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese

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

A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese

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

Moyashimon vol. 7

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:59:41 -0500

Moyashimon vol. 7

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume seven. Buy 4 or...

Moyashimon vol. 5

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

Moyashimon vol. 5

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume five. Buy 4 or...

Moyashimon vol. 6

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

Moyashimon vol. 6

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume six. Buy 4 or...

Moyashimon vol. 3

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:55:05 -0400

Moyashimon vol. 3

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume three. Buy 4 or...

Moyashimon vol. 4

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:55:05 -0400

Moyashimon vol. 4

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume four. Buy 4 or...

Moyashimon vol. 1

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

Moyashimon vol. 1

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume one. Buy 4 or...

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.

Samurai Strategies

Sat, 19 May 2007 02:53:58 -0400

Samurai Strategies

The astounding transformation of tiny, resource-poor Japan into the world's second largest economy in the span of less than 30 years was due to the ongoing influence of an ancient samurai code of ethics -- a code that once made the Japanese unbeatable warriors in hand-to-hand combat and which now makes them formidable strategists in business and other fields. The most famous combat strategist in Japanese history was Musashi Miyamoto, a warrior who lived from 1584 to 1645. Musashi fought his...

Mastering Conversational Japanese for Beginners

Thu, 07 May 2009 23:17:47 -0400

Mastering Conversational Japanese for Beginners

Thousands of people need to communicate in Japanese for practical reasons, but don't have the time or opportunity to devote the many years it takes to speak formal Japanese correctly. Tuttle Japanese for Beginners is a sensible learning tool enabling beginners to pick-up a functional knowledge of spoken Japanese in just a few days, rather than a few years. By providing realistic dialogue that reflects actual situations you might encounter in Japan, comics to make learning easier and many...

250 Essential Kanji Vol 1 ~ For Everyday Use

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:23:37 -0400

250 Essential Kanji Vol 1 ~ For Everyday Use

This book is indispensable for any non-native speaker trying to make it through a day in Japan. Covering 21 everyday situations, this book deals with a variety of topics ranging from the cordial (How do you do?) to the crucial (Going to the hospital.) Fully illustrated with line drawings throughout, 250 Essential Kanji for Everyday Use Volume I offers valuable information for learners and visitors alike. As many classroom students can tell you, the kanji taught in most textbooks is not always...

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...

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...

Moyashimon vol. 8

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:59:41 -0500

Moyashimon vol. 8

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. The series follows Tadayasu Sawaki, a first-year college student at an agricultural university, who has a unique ability to see and communicate with bacteria and other micro-organisms. Very funny and original, this manga series is a favorite among J-List's staff. This is volume height. Buy 4 or...

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...

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...

Japanese Homestyle Dishes

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

Japanese Homestyle Dishes

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

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...

The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:20 -0400

The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art

Ninjutsu, the least understood martial art of japan, is an ancient fighting style emphasizing natural movement, responsiveness to adversaries, and absolute practicality. In feudal Japan, ninja were feared for their skill in espionage and, particularly, assassination. Masters of weaponry, stealth, and martial techniques, ninja were credited with supernatural powers because of their near-invincibility of their unique and deadly art. In The Ninja, Stephen K. Hayes reveals the secrets that lead to...

Top Tokyo Sights ~ Eigo de Guide Suru Tokyo

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

Top Tokyo Sights ~ Eigo de Guide Suru Tokyo

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Moyashimon e hon ~ Itadakimasu

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:12:44 -0500

Moyashimon e hon ~ Itadakimasu

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. This picture book, cute and perfect for beginners who want to study japanese, features Kin, a bacteria charater from the series who take us on a healthy trip. In full hiragana and full color, this picture book is a very good study aid to introduce japanese language to beginners or young people...

The Samurai Sword (A Handbook)

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:15:39 -0500

The Samurai Sword (A Handbook)

The samurai sword: symbol of the spirit of old Japan it embodies the samurai's steely discipline, unswerving devotion, and peerless skill. A feat of craftsmanship by hereditary artisans, the samurai sword is often judged superior to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. This complete handbook reveals the lore of the samurai sword, fascinating both for owners and for the intrigued. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous...

Moyashimon e hon ~ Wash Your Hands -- Te wo Araou

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:54:29 -0500

Moyashimon e hon ~ Wash Your Hands -- Te wo Araou

Moyashimon: Tales of Agriculture is a Japanese manga series created by Masayuki Ishikawa, it won the 2008 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Grand Prize and the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for general manga. This picture book, cute and perfect for beginners who want to study japanese, features Kin, a bacteria charater from the series who take us on a healthy trip. In full hiragana and full color, this picture book is a very good study aid to introduce japanese language to beginners or young people...

How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:58:18 -0400

How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1

Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Ichiro Kamiya who has won awards for his work from Kodansha and works for Weekly Shonen. This thick manga book focuses on guns and an inside look at how to draw characters, details (how to load weapons), clothing, accessories (gun belts, reloads), and makes excellent comments on history to make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing. Give...

The Art of the Japanese Garden

Fri, 18 May 2007 00:01:19 -0400

The Art of the Japanese Garden

Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions, and a variety of vegetation. This book traces the development and blending of these two traditions as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil. It...

Guri and Gura CD Edition

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:17:34 -0400

Guri and Gura CD Edition

Guri and Gura, popular characters in Japan since their 1963 debut (of which this book is the translation), enter the American market with the first of the publisher's projected series. This CD Edition is the first in a series of eight animal story books about two adorable field mice and their adventures. In this story, the friends find a giant egg on their walk in the forest, which they use to bake a giant sponge cake. Smelling the cake, the animals gather around to share the freshly baked...

Colloquial Kansai Japanese

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:57:51 -0400

Colloquial Kansai Japanese

Maido, maido and welcome to the Kansai region of western Japan. Whether visiting or living in this area, you will quickly notice the locals aren't speaking standard Japanese taught in textbooks and classrooms. The language on the streets is Kansai-ben: a dialect said to be earthier and more direct. With clear explanations of grammar, a Kansai-ben dictionary, and a helpful index, Colloquial Kansai Japanese is an indispensable guide to the rich speech of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Publshed by...