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Yubisashi x Hello Kitty JAPAN English Edition

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:52:55 -0500

Yubisashi x Hello Kitty JAPAN English Edition

This is a great book for visitors coming to Japan or anyone who wants to start preparing. It's great because it combines everyday Japanese words that you'll need when visiting Japan (words for food, clothing, transportation, sightseeing etc.), with the most famous cat in the world, Hello Kitty. The book is fully bilingual, with both English and Japanese printed right on the page, and both Romanized Japanese as well as full hiragana, katakana and kanji . 112 pages. Product Information: Length 15...

JLPT N4, N5 Textbook with CD ~ Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken N4, 5

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:05:57 -0500

JLPT N4, N5 Textbook with CD ~ Goukaku Dekiru Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken N4, 5

Here's a great book to help anyone planning on taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Noryoku Shiken, JLPT), a textbook taht will guide you through all the grammar, kanji, vocabulary and everything else you will need, including listening skills, thanks to the included 2-cD set that the book comes with. This is for levels N4 and N5 (the new JLPT levels 4 and 5), the easiest two levels in the test. Outstanding content, with 220+ pages of material to work through, all in Japanese...

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...

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...

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...

The Samurai Sword (A Handbook)

Thu, 17 May 2007 22:59:47 -0400

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...

The Japanese Tea Ceremony A.L. Sadler

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:52:26 -0400

The Japanese Tea Ceremony A.L. Sadler

The Japanese tea ceremony, or cha-no-yu, is one of the last vestiges of an older, gentler era. Today, it resonates as a metaphor for ancient Japanese society. First published in 1933, this classic remains the gold standard for books on the five-centuries-old tea ceremony. Illustrated with traditional drawings of furniture and utensils, tearoom architecture, garden design, floor and ground plans, and beautiful black and white photographs of famous tea bowls, teahouses, and gardens, Cha-No-Yu...

Japan's Cultural Code Words

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:58:15 -0400

Japan's Cultural Code Words

From a Western perspective, the Japanese have an incomprehensible Jekyll-and-Hyde persona-cure, quaint and seductive one moment and outright savage the next. The fastest way to understand the traditional Japanese mind-set is through their cultural code words - key terms pregnant with cultural meaning which reveal, define and even control, to some extent, the attitudes and behavior of the Japanese. These key terms encapsulate a system of behavior which often escapes a literal reading of the...

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. Written...

Japanese Home Cooking: Quick, Easy, Delicious Recipes to Make at Home

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:05:01 -0400

Japanese Home Cooking: Quick, Easy, Delicious Recipes to Make at Home

This large-format volume is the first in a new series from the publisher of the "World Cookbook" series, whose attractive paperback cookbooks feature an array of international cuisines. Here, Fukushima offers recipes for traditional, generally uncomplicated dishes, most of them shown in full-page, color close-ups; there are also color photographs of ingredients and techniques for making sushi, preparing tempura, etc. Hiroko Shimbo's authoritative The Japanese Kitchen is the new standard on this...

Kawaii Hiragana Gauze Towel

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:06:28 -0500

Kawaii Hiragana Gauze Towel

This is great! A fun towel for using in the bath that helps you learn hiragana and katakana , the basic building blocks of the Japanese language. In addition to the entire line of kana characters, you can a cute image helping you memorize the pronunciation, for example a lemon ( remon) ) for re and so on. Product Information: Width 83 cm (32.7 inches) Length 34 cm (13.4 inches) (instock)

Japanese Homestyle Dishes

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:03 -0400

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...

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)

Eating in Japan 3 - Nihon e toki Jiten

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:15:06 -0400

Eating in Japan 3 - Nihon e toki Jiten

What better way to enjoy the world of Japan than through it's unique specialty foods only available through the hands of professional Japanese Chefs. A publication created by JTB Publishing (JTB being Japan's leading Traveling Agency), this pocket book of information helps you delve into the world of Japanese delicacies without any fears by showing you the various dishes that you sample (and will most likely encounter), discussing it's ingredients and more importantly, how to eat them without...

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:17:29 -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...

Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:18:07 -0500

Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn

A great new book from the creators of the Genki textbook series! This book will introduce you to the first 512 kanji you will need to know to start your way onto Japanese fluency, in an easy to understand illustration and mnemonic learning style. Each section is divided into 16 kanji to learn, split into subsections of 8 kanji each. With a total of 32 different lessons to work through, this is an excellent guide that will help you get your foot in the door of mastering one of the most difficult...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 5

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 11:30:47 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 5

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

TOKYO -- Exploring the City of the Shogun

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:38:12 -0500

TOKYO -- Exploring the City of the Shogun

Arriving Tokyo, the visitor is immediately struck by the sprawling metropolis in all its contemporary glory. But lost in the crowded cityscape are the traditional quarters of olden times. Fortunately, Tokyo: Exploring the City of the Shogun provides the key to uncovering these charming districts that fascinate Japanese and visitors alike. This full-color book serves as a gorgeous photographic journey of Tokyo, and as a unique walking guide to the classic areas of the city, among them the...

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)

Japanese Prefecture Cookie Cutter

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:36:33 -0400

Japanese Prefecture Cookie Cutter

Here's a great idea: a set of Japanese cookie cutters that will create delicious cookies in the shapes of the 47 Japanese prefectures! Each cookie cutter is divided into sections matching the divisions in Japan, e.g. Kanto for the area where Tokyo, Yokohama and J-List's home prefecture of Gunma are located, Kansai for the Osaka/Kyoto area, Tohoku for northern Japan, and so on. It's a great way to learn about Japan's various areas and eat delicious cookies. The shapes can also be used to create...

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...

FURO-MEMO ~ Black Bath Water Proof Ring Plastic Memo

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:31:43 -0400

FURO-MEMO ~ Black Bath Water Proof Ring Plastic Memo

Here's a memo pad for all those moments you wish you had something to write on. This is a pocket sized memo pad that has a water proof covering but what makes this notebook shine are the papers inside. Specially treated to be waterproof, you can soak the notebook in water and it will still come out dry, leaving your oh so important notes from being smudged or soaked, which is very useful for those unexpected moments the rain hits in Japan, or... if it suddenly lands in a pool of water. There...

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...

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:26:15 -0500

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. This practice book features back to back grid pattern squares, to help make your characters written clean and even. The square grid pattern is the standard writing paper used for all students learning the language and has approximately 84 squares throughout the book to help you practice. Features the Sanrio Character Cinnamoroll inside of the covers to keep you motivated. A great supplemental study guide. Kawaii...

Nippon Hachimaki -- Japan Headband

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:15 -0400

Nippon Hachimaki -- Japan Headband

This is a totally cool Japanese headband (hachimaki) that's decorated in beautiful kanji and complete with the red circle representing the sun of the Japanese flag. The words written on the headband states "Nippon," which simply means "Japan." Made of high quality cloth material and fits any sized person. A good all-purpose headband that is very wacky, you can impress Japanese people with this for sure. Made in good ol' Japan. (instock)

Ichiban Hachimaki -- No.1 Headband

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:57:15 -0400

Ichiban Hachimaki -- No.1 Headband

This is a totally cool Japanese headband (hachimaki) that's decorated in beautiful kanji and complete with the red circle representing the sun of the Japanese flag. The words written on the headband declares "Ichi Ban," or "number 1" in Japanese. Made of high quality cloth material and fits any sized person. Great for cosplay or to simply to make a statement about yourself. A good all-purpose headband that is very wacky, you can impress Japanese people with this for sure. Made in good ol...

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)

Go! Go! Nippon! ~ My First Trip to Japan

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:15:23 -0500

Go! Go! Nippon! ~ My First Trip to Japan

J-List is proud to offer limited physical copies of another visual novel from Japan, one in which you take a "virtual" tour to Japan, learning about the culture and food and places while you find love with one of two different Japanese girls. The package versions of all MangaGamer titles are presented free from DRM or activation. Order a copy now! Our protagonist is a fan of Japanese anime and games. He makes friends with some Japanese people on the internet, and decides to stay with...

Cutting-edge Business Notebook - KOKUYO CamiApp (A5 6mm Ruled)

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:45:09 -0500

Cutting-edge Business Notebook - KOKUYO CamiApp (A5 6mm Ruled)

Connecting the analog to the digital, this notepad x mobile application allows you to effortlessly take, file, mark and share notes digitally, even though you've written the notes by hand. Sure, you could do the same with a $50 pen and $10 paper, but with CamiApp all you need is this notebook and a iPhone or smartphone, which you already have one right? If you don't we'll wait here until you get one... ok, ready? Let's continue. Take notes using a regular pen on this specially designed notepad...

Japan Atlas ~ A Bilingual Guide

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

Japan Atlas ~ A Bilingual Guide

This atlas, the only one of its kind to provide place-names in both English and Japanese, is an invaluable tool for foreign residents of Japan, and an indispensable, handy companion for travelers. The atlas features: 21 large-scale maps of the regions of Japan compiled using digital satellite images, including Greater Tokyo and the Kanto area, the Greater Osaka Area, and almost all of the officially registered Japanese cities, towns and villages. There have been major changes in recent years...

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...

Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential: How Teenage Girls Made a Nation Cool

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:07:14 -0400

Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential: How Teenage Girls Made a Nation Cool

From manga and anime to movies, magazines, video games, advertising and music, Japanese schoolgirls are everywhere. For years, schoolgirls have shown up in internationally popular anime such as Sailor Moon , The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya , and Blood: The Last Vampire . Films such as Battle Royale inspired Quentin Tarantino to include a fighting schoolgirl in Kill Bill ; and recently, Rinko Kikuchi received an Oscar nomination for her role as a schoolgirl in the film Babel. There are...

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...

Ninja Weapons

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 02:24:16 -0400

Ninja Weapons

This handy volume introduces the exciting and deadly secrets of two ninja arts - the chain and the Shuriken. The Masaki school of chain fighting was developed in the feudal society of the early eighteenth century by a swordsman - sentry in Edo (Tokyo) Castle. Feeling that the shedding of blood in such as hallowed place would be disgraceful, he devised the combat use of the weighted chain. Even the name he gave to the art proves the trust he placed in its effectiveness - manrikigusari (chain...

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...

"Certain Victory" Pencil Board ~ Hisshou

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:32:13 -0500

"Certain Victory" Pencil Board ~ Hisshou

This is a cool pencil board, used to keep what you're writing in a notebook from being impressed on the page below, called shitajiki in Japanese. They're very handy to have around and also improve your penmanship as you write. This is a great thick plastic shitajiki writing board with a beautiful kanji message on it: hisshou , meaning "certain victory." (instock)

Will Line Marker Set (6 Colors)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:33:06 -0500

Will Line Marker Set (6 Colors)

You'll never find a Japanese high school student without at least two highlighter markers in their pen case, because they are essential for cramming for the big entrance exam tests. With these 2-in-1 Will Line Markers, you can save space while making colorful notes your friends will be envious of. This pack of pens includes three pens: orange-blue, yellow-purple, and pink-green. (instock)

CAMPUS Standard B5 Note book ~50 Sheets

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:23:29 -0500

CAMPUS Standard B5 Note book ~50 Sheets

In Japan, when school time hits, there's no other place that students turn to than the folks at CAMPUS stationery. This is a CAMPUS slim notebook that comes to you in a B5 sized version but "slimmer." It measures 25.2 x 14.6 cm with a healthy helping of 50 sheets, making it larger and thicker than most notebooks. Useful for both businesses and students. (instock)

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...

MAMESHIBA Kanji Practice Notebook

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:08:21 -0500

MAMESHIBA Kanji Practice Notebook

Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. This practice book features back to back grid pattern squares, to help make your characters written clean and even. The square grid pattern is the standard writing paper used for all students learning the language and has approximately 330 squares on each page to help you practice. Features the famous Mameshiba bean dogs on the cover to keep you motivated. A great supplemental study guide. Kawaii (cute)!

ROKUDO-Line Method B5 Notebook for Beautiful Japanese Writing Practice

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:03:00 -0500

ROKUDO-Line Method B5 Notebook for Beautiful Japanese Writing Practice

Great for practicing your kanji, here's a 30 page notebook that not only gives you plenty of squares and lines to practice your kanji, but even provides you a few sample kanji inside the first page to demonstrate how to use this book. On one side (red) it focuses on writing practice horizontally and the blue side focuses on practicing writing vertically. Very cool! Great for practicing the JLPT. (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...

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...

Japonica SAKUBUN Notebook ~ 120 Squares

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:48:20 -0400

Japonica SAKUBUN Notebook ~ 120 Squares

Here's a great writing practice notebook you can use for perfecting your kanji, as well as hiragana and katana. Each page has 8 columns of 15 squares you can fill in with whatever is currently giving you the most trouble, until you can master it with smooth, beautiful strokes. 120 pages. (instock)

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...