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Basic Japanese Meals ~ Oboeteokitai Kihon no Washoku

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:48:33 -0500

You'll learn the secrets of Japanese cooking in Oboeteokitai Kihon no Washoku , where the focus is not only on the recipes and food preparation, but equally on the balance of the food. A traditional Japanese meal consists of a flavor balance of five different parts: rice, soup, main dish, 2 x side dishes. This book shows have to create that balance, along with giving many many recipes to build your culinary skills. Lots of big, bright pictures with each recipe, each including the total cooking...

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun 01 ~ A Certain Scientific Railgun

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:07:03 -0500

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun 01 ~ A Certain Scientific Railgun

The popular manga and anime "A Certain Magical Index" (To Aru Majutsu no Index) gets a fantastic gaiden or side story with this great new manga series. The story of Mikoto, the lusty yuri Kuroko, and the pure-hearted Saten and Uiharu, it's a really outstanding series of manga for all fans, weather you're reading for enjoyment, appreciating the art or studying Japanese. All kanji have furigana ( hiragana ) by the kanji to make it easier to read. This is vol. 1 of the manga, 190 pages in length...

NEO CRITZ 2 Way Pen Case ~ Transform Into Penstand

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:21:20 -0500

NEO CRITZ 2 Way Pen Case ~ Transform Into Penstand

Here's an awesome Japanese pen case that is truly unique and special: not only does it hold your pencils, mechanical pencils and all manner of pens, but it allows you to stand them up when you need them so they're easy to grab. Pull them out while studying and you'll be able to get at any writing instrument easily, then zip everything up when you're ready to go. Product Information: Length 19 cm (7.5 inches) Width 8 cm (3.1 inches) (instock)

Chocolate Medicine for the Love Sick (Set of 3)

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:07:26 -0500

Chocolate Medicine for the Love Sick (Set of 3)

Feeling a little doki doki (heavy heart beat)? Your heart going hara hara (fluttering)? Do you have a case of uru uru (teary eyes) or ira ira (nervousness)? These and many other symptoms of love can be temporarily quelled with when you take a delicious bite of one of these "medicines". Each cute package is a parody of a famous Japanese medicine. The perfect gift for those soon to be leaving for work or study in Japan, those who just experienced a breakup with or started dating a...

Hetalia Conversation Book ~ English for Traveling All About USA

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

Hetalia Conversation Book ~ English for Traveling All About USA

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

Nichijou vol. 3

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:11 -0500

Nichijou vol. 3

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

Nichijou vol. 2

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:11 -0500

Nichijou vol. 2

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

Nichijou vol. 1

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:13:11 -0500

Nichijou vol. 1

Nichijou ("Every day Life") is a great comedy manga from with slice-of-life stories about high school characters, published by Kadokawa Shoten and created by Keiichi Arawi. Featuring a great lineup of amusing characters and funny stories about high school, it's a great manga both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting to study Japanese, as all the kanji have furigana ( hirgana ) by them. You'll enjoy the characters of Yuuko Aioi (the offbeat and energetic one), Mio Naganohara (the...

AIUEO Study with Anpanman DX

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

AIUEO Study with Anpanman DX

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

Love Plus PLUS

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:26:35 -0400

Love Plus PLUS

Love Plus is the awesome dating-sim game for the Nintendo DS that's changed definition of finding virtual love, anime style. Now you can order the sequel, which will feature even more exciting love simulation with Manaka Takane, the "good girl" type who's in your class, tsundere Rinko Kobayakawa, and the slightly experienced Nene Anegasaki. Other new features include: new scenarios and visuals including 'extraordinary experiences' and real time events around the clock, a more robust text...

Touch Training with Anpanman

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

Touch Training with Anpanman

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

Kanji Test for 2.5 Millions ~ Premium Edition

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

Kanji Test for 2.5 Millions ~ Premium Edition

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

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

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

Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS

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

Beautiful Kanji Training

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

Beautiful Kanji Training

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

Kanji DS Dictionary

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

Kanji DS Dictionary

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

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

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

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

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

Zebra Green "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:33:46 -0500

Zebra Green "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

There's a reason why the Japanese consistently students are able to score among the world's best students: they have excellent study techniques here, and are good at rote memorization. Here's a super item for all students who want to give themselves an advantage: a "Check Set" that helps you memorize any information, be it English, Japanese, history or what have you. To use the study kit, take the included red pen and highlight the important words in your study material, either in your text or...

Zebra Red "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:05:39 -0400

Zebra Red "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

There's a reason why the Japanese consistently students are able to score among the world's best students: they have excellent study techniques here, and are good at rote memorization. Here's a super item for all students who want to give themselves an advantage: a "Check Set" that helps you memorize any information, be it English, Japanese, history or what have you. To use the study kit, take the included green pen and highlight the important words in your study material, either in your text...

Zebra Check Pen ~ Green

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:35:36 -0400

Zebra Check Pen ~ Green

The Zebra Check Pen is part of a great system to help you memorize any information, whether you're studying Japanese grammar and kanji or are cramming for your PolySci test. Use this pen to highlight the information in your text that you're trying to memorize, then use a color red or green overlay to cover the material, which causes the highlighted information to disappear, making it easy to test your memorization. Also check for different Zebra Check Set study tools on the site. (instock)

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:46:11 -0500

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...

One Piece Chopper Plush Ballpoint Pen

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:16:23 -0500

One Piece Chopper Plush Ballpoint Pen

A cute and fluffy Chopper pen, from the series One Piece, with a comfy plush cover on the pen shaft and a little, soft and fuzzy Chopper on top. Chopper is always one who never gives us, so with him by your side studying should become easier. A very kawaii (cute) product from Japanese. Comes with a cap. This is a black ink pen. (instock)

FUDEGOKOCHI Beginner's Fude Pen

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:09:02 -0500

FUDEGOKOCHI Beginner's Fude Pen

This water based ink pen has the looks of a typical pen, but the heart of a brush pen. It is perfect for people who are just starting to learn how to write Japanese, since it writes with a more traditional ink effect yet still has the familiar outside grip of a ballpoint pen. You're sure to find studying Kanji more fun when you do it with this. Comes in black. (instock)

CAMPUS Kanji Practice B5 School Notebook ~ 150 square 30 Sheets

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:56:26 -0500

CAMPUS Kanji Practice B5 School Notebook ~ 150 square 30 Sheets

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 150 squares for practicing your Japanese. The squares are extra large and easier to write in than smaller squared books. A wonderful Japanese study aid! A wonderful Japanese study aid! Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). A Campus B5...

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:38:01 -0500

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...

Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:14:36 -0400

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. (instock)

Pentel Deluxe Brush Pen (Fude Pen) -- Bold Line - XFP5M

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:16:12 -0500

Pentel Deluxe Brush Pen (Fude Pen) -- Bold Line - XFP5M

From the Pentel company, a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. It has a special tip for writing bold lines. Great for all study lovers and for the "shuuji curious." (instock)

Manekko Peechan -- Silly Green

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

Manekko Peechan -- Silly Green

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

Study English with Haruhi 2 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Ge

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:13:21 -0500

Study English with Haruhi 2 ~ The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya -- Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu de Eitango Ge

This is a great idea: a bilingual book for fans of the epic anime and novel series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya which helps Japanese learn English and vice versa. You get the entire first novel of the Haruhi series, spread across two volumes, with Japanese on the left page and English on the right, so it's fun to study and read both sides to compare things. It comes with a Zebra Check Set style red sheet that you can use to hide words. 300+ pages, it also includes a grammar section...

Campus Notebook with Special "Dot" Guide ~30 Sheets

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:35:17 -0500

Campus Notebook with Special "Dot" Guide ~30 Sheets

Japanese notebooks are the best in the world, and J-List sells a ton of them. Here's a unique notebook designed by a Tokyo University Student that features dots on the lines (dot grid notebook). These are great for using as a sketch book to work on making even illustrations, geometry study and even kanji writing practice without the intrusive bulky lines in the way. Measures 15 x 21 cm (5.9 x 8.3 inches). (instock)

KURETAKE ZIG Real Brush Art Fude Pen Set of 6 Colors

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:07:47 -0500

KURETAKE ZIG Real Brush Art Fude Pen Set of 6 Colors

From the folks at Kuretake comes a great set of fude pens for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink and come in six different colors (orange, red, green, blue, purple and black). Designed with a modern art pen appearance, it comes with a cover to keep the tip from being mangled. Great for all study lovers and fans of shuuji (classic calligraphy with a writing brush). Made in...

Manekko Peechan -- Romantic Blue

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

Manekko Peechan -- Romantic Blue

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

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

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

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

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

The Handbook of Japanese Verbs

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:17:56 -0500

The Handbook of Japanese Verbs

Intermediate level, students of the Japanese language are continually scratching their heads over the usage of verbs. It is no wonder that they should feel the need for a solid reference book, one they can continually turn to throughout their studying careers. The Handbook of Japanese Verbs is just that book. The Introduction takes the first step toward comprehension by pointing out the features of Japanese verbs that stand in contrast to their English counterparts, such as tense, politeness...

Mastering Conversational Japanese for Beginners

Thu, 07 May 2009 22:22:29 -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...

13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:52:00 -0500

13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese

13 Secrets for Speaking Fluent Japanese presents tested shortcuts for Japanese language acquisition. Identifying two groups of people who actively and effectively study Japanese to the point of fluency successful non-native learners and Japanese children Giles Murray has collected from both groups the most rewarding and universal techniques which can be put to immediate use by both beginner and advanced students of Japanese. This book is designed for people who have tried orthodox textbooks and...

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

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:23:31 -0500

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

"In this jet age, one can reach any part of the world within a day or two. It is wise to have some knowledge of the language of the country one visits to make the trip enjoyable and worthwhile." - THE AUTHOR Jun Maeda has purposely written Practical Japanese for the tourist visiting Japan, although the book will undoubtedly prove its worth to anyone wanting to acquire a working knowledge of spoken Japanese in a short period of time. With approximately 350 essential words and 96 pages of...

Kata: The Key to Understanding and Dealing with the Japanese

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 05:48:24 -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...

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Sentence Patterns

Thu, 17 May 2007 22:54:51 -0400

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Sentence Patterns

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Sentence Patterns is a fundamental learning tool for all students of the Japanese language, whether they be unblemished beginners or scarred veterans. With both types of struggling student, as well as for all the gradations that fall in between, there is a strong tendency, in the heat of battle, to lose sight of the essential nature of the Japanese sentence. It is for just such people that this dictionary has been created, to help them keep their eyes fixed firmly...

Campus Wide Japanese Learning Word Book

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:56:49 -0500

Campus Wide Japanese Learning Word Book

This campus notebook is not your average notebook. Designed for studying Japanese, each page is preprinted with a chart that allows you to section off foreign words, pronunciation and Japanese translation. While mainly used by Japanese for English words, it's also good for using for Japanese lessons as well. There is also a page number on the chart where you can write on to reference the word on your text book. Printed on both sides. This is a spiral bound notebook that is a wide version...

Campus Japanese Learning Word Book ~ Slim 44 page

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:29:30 -0500

Campus Japanese Learning Word Book ~ Slim 44 page

This campus notebook is not your average notebook. Designed for studying Japanese, each page is preprinted with a chart that allows you to section off foreign words, pronunciation and Japanese translation. While mainly used by Japanese for English words, it's also good for using for Japanese lessons as well. There is also a page number on the chart where you can write on to reference the word on your text book. Printed on both sides. This is a spiral bound notebook that is a slim version...

Kuretake BIMOJI Real Fude Style Brush Pen

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:59:07 -0400

Kuretake BIMOJI Real Fude Style Brush Pen

From the folks at Kuretake comes a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. Designed with a classic wooden brush appearance, it comes with a cover to keep the tip from being mangled and a small hanging strap for when not in use. Great for all study lovers and fans of shuuji (classic calligraphy with a writing brush). (instock)

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Pentel Fude Brush Pen 2way Type

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:19:18 -0500

Deluxe Pentel Fude Brush Pen 2way Type

From the Pentel company, a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. It is double ended and has special tips for writing both bold and thin lines. Great for all study lovers and fans of shuuji (classic calligraphy with a writing brush). A larger deluxe (DX) version. (instock)

DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:17:54 -0400

DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

Although this pack of cards says in plain English "It is important to study English over and over" you can certainly use it to study Japanese over and over for improved proficiency. The pack measures 2.7x11 cm (1x4 inches) with 50 cards each that are bound by a metallic ring. This set comes with two packs of cards which different colored covers to distinguish between translating sentences from English to Japanese and Japanese to English. Use to write and translate sentences by memory, for skit...

FURO-TAN -- Bath Water Proof Study Flashcard Set

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

FURO-TAN -- Bath Water Proof Study Flashcard Set

The Japanese are very innovative when it comes to studying. Here's a new idea for you -- studying while soaking in the bath tub, using these specially coated water-friendly blank study cards. Just write the vocabulary words you're trying to memorize (or whatever) using an oil-based permanent pen and you'll never have to worry about the cards becoming wet and falling apart in the bath. This purchase is for one individual set of ringed cards, with either a blue or red front (picked randomly...

Kutsuwa Study Flashcards w/Check Sheet ~ 70sheets

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:40:36 -0400

Kutsuwa Study Flashcards w/Check Sheet ~ 70sheets

Those studying foreign languages in Japan can often be seen on a train or in a coffee shop with these study cards. Kept on an openable ring, these pocket-sized quiz/flash cards can be pulled out at any time for a quick quiz no matter where you are. These are incredibly convenient for Japanese study - just write the word in English on one side and the word in Japanese on the other and test yourself on the English or on the Japanese. This is a simple yet powerful study guide made even better with...

Japonica Kanji Practice Notebook (84 squares)

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:57:59 -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...

Japonica Kanji Japanese Practice Notebook(100 squares)

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:19:47 -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. A wonderful Japanese study aid! A wonderful Japanese study aid! (instock)

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 2

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:13:53 -0400

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 2

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 1

Tue, 18 May 2010 01:41:26 -0400

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 1

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 7

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:36:45 -0500

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 7

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

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

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:51:58 -0500

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

The Genki Japanese textbooks series is the most successful Japanese study textbook series in the world because it gives the best results, and with the new second edition, the series is even better! This is the Genki II Second Edition answer key, which provides clear, concise answers to all the questions and quizzes in the textbook and workbook. 75 pages. (instock)

Genki I (Second Edition) Textbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:44:38 -0500

Genki I (Second Edition) Textbook ~ 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 I (Second Edition) Workbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Workbook

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:25:15 -0500

Genki I (Second Edition) Workbook ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Workbook

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...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 6

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:21:41 -0500

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 6

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Yellow Lucky Hello Kitty Omamori Strap for Study

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:32:53 -0500

Yellow Lucky Hello Kitty Omamori Strap for Study

At Japanese Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines it's customary to buy "omamori" or Japanese good luck charms, which are for a specific purpose such as success in tests, love, easy childbirth or the safety of members of your household while traveling. We're glad to have these cute charms for you now! This cute good luck charm is made out of authentic chirimen (the fabric that kimonos are made out of) and features the adorable Hello Kitty on front with an illustration on back indicating what kind...

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 3

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:08:01 -0500

Toaru Majutsu no Index ~ A Certain Magical Index 3

The official manga serialization of the popular anime A Certain Magical Index (Toaru Majutsu no Index, or if you prefer the title in Latin, Index Librorum Prohibitorum, which is pretty cool). Each volume follows the story of Toma, a student in Academy City, the mysterious girl Index whose mind contains 103,000 forbidden magical books, plus the awesome Mikoto and Kuroko. Each volume contains 180 pages, and features furigana by the kanji, making it easy to read for people studying Japanese...

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

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

Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 2: Basic to Intermediate Level

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

Shonen Ace Reserve Subscription

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:04:25 -0500

Shonen Ace Reserve Subscription

One of the most popular monthly manga magazines is Shonen Ace, a massively thick tome with 450+ pages per month of nothing but the most popular high-quality manga. This magazine is popular for several reasons, including the famous stories inside, as well as the fact that all kanji have furigana to help those learning Japanese. Plus you get free stuff ( omake ) in each issue, which can be extremely valuable and a super treasure for you since it's only available to subscribers! This new revolving...