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Black Neri Eraser ~ Kuro Neri Keshigomu

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

Black Neri Eraser ~ Kuro Neri Keshigomu

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

Getting Along with the Japanese

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:25 -0500

Getting Along with the Japanese

Sometimes living in another country can be quite confusing, trying to understand why people react one way when they really mean another. Japan is particularly challenging because of all the slight niuances of meanings behind gestures or responses that Westerners are often unable to pick up immediately. This handy book, is an excellent guide for foreigners or the "foreigner to be" when living in a country as rich in culture such as Japan. Written completely in English, this excellent cultural...

Beautiful Kanji Training

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:49:18 -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...

Waku Waku! Character no Obento

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:04:20 -0400

Waku Waku! Character no Obento

The art of cute japanese bento has taken over the world and is even more successful in the actual economy context, not to mention the healthy properties of those meals. This book features 100+ recipes and focuses on making fun bento meals with cute characters like pikachu, totoro, barbapapa and a lot more... Of course it features tons of superb & mouth watering pictures for you to refer at when making your own bento lunch! A great addition to our bento recipes books selection. 100 pages. ...

Working in Japan ~ Getting Closer to Japan

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:28 -0500

Working in Japan ~ Getting Closer to Japan

An outstanding book in the Getting Closer to Japan series by Ask, this English-language guidebook presents useful topics for anyone desiring to live and work in Japan. Topics include taking the plunge, differences between Japanese and foreign companies, rules to keep in mind when meeting people, business etiquette and more. There is also a section with concrete recommendations about places in Tokyo you might want to get to know better. 96 pages.

COPIC Multi Liner Pigment-based 7 tip Set

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:30:28 -0500

COPIC Multi Liner Pigment-based 7 tip Set

Copic markers are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. This Copic Multiliner A-2 set includes the following tip sizes: 0.03, 0.05, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, and 1.0. They are a hard tip marker that writes much like a ball point with...

Kanji Practice for Adult ~ Perfect Version

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:02:34 -0400

Kanji Practice for Adult ~ Perfect Version

Thanks to personal computers and phones that can send email, many Japanese no longer write as much kanji as they used to, and it's easy even for them to forget. Here's a useful Nintendo DS learning program to help! The game features several sections, including a Simple Kanji Test you can take anywhere, practice with stroke order or writing with the stylus, an automatic "My Training" section, plus a kanji game. Start the game, enter your name and birthdate, and you're ready to test yourself...

Real Origami with English Instruction ~ Lucky Cat

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:06:06 -0500

Real Origami with English Instruction ~ Lucky Cat

Another fun and wacky 'Real Origami' with a Japanese traditional theme. Includes patterns and printed origami paper for one of the most recognized symbols of Japan, the maneki neko (lucky cat)! You'll have loads of fun making and showing off your 'real' origami creations. This pack includes a total of sheets measuring 150 x 150mm with 2 copies of the five different colors. Have a great time with this fun origami set!

DS Healthy 1000 Recipes

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:17:26 -0500

DS Healthy 1000 Recipes

A great resource for fans of Japanese cooking which contains a mind-blowing 1000 recipes that you can try at home. A database of classic Japanese tastes, it covers various boiled and fried foods, noodles, meat and vegetable dishes, even traditional Japanese sweets, all of them very healthy for your family. The recipe browser puts the information and pictures of the food you're going to prepare on the top screen, with selectable information on the interactive lower screen. You can search for...

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:05:42 -0400

Bath HIRAGANA Chart

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

AQUAPIT ~ Pen Style Strong & Thin Liquid Glue

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:28 -0500

AQUAPIT ~ Pen Style Strong & Thin Liquid Glue

For those who want to add a little luster to their belongings, this AQUAPIT pen is just what you need. Inside is a strong yet thin liquid glue that's stored inside this "pen shaped glue dispenser" which is perfect for pin point accuracy for your gluing needs. Use this to glue buttons, rhinestones, or other light decorations to your notes, cellphone, camera or anything else you can think of. Note this is not a writing utensil, but a top quality "glue pen" from Tombo (Tombow).

Refill for SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Fragrant Leads for Positive Mind

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:28 -0500

Refill for SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Fragrant Leads for Positive Mind

What's the mechanical pencil that can bring peace and healing to your life? It's SUPPLIO, the "sharp-pen" (as a mechanical pencil is called in Japan) with leads that contain a special aroma that's emitted while you write. By customer request, this is a refill pack for the SUPPLIO pencils, which are compatible with any 0.5 mm pencil. 20 leads included in this case. This is the pink "mind" type for spurring your imagination in new ways. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off...

KURU-TOGA ~ Automatic Spinning Mechanical Pencil for Super Smooth Writing

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:13:22 -0400

KURU-TOGA ~ Automatic Spinning Mechanical Pencil for Super Smooth Writing

The folks at Mitsubishi Japan don't just make cars... here's a revolutionary mechanical pencil that works to ensure smooth writing every time. This is a 0.5 mm point pencil that utilizes the Kuro-Toga engine, which spins the lead around with every click so that it forms a finer tip instead of a one sided edge that you typically see with your typical pencil. Great for practicing better penmanship with your Kanji! Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off...

COPIC Comic Maker ~ Double Marker with 12 Basic Colors for MANGA Drawing

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:23:39 -0500

COPIC Comic Maker ~ Double Marker with 12 Basic Colors for MANGA Drawing

Serious artists know that Japan's famous pen maker COPIC creates the best tools for creating art. Here's a gorgeous set of 12 high end artist's pens that are great for coloring any kind of art. A wide range of pen colors are included, from black to pale red to first yellow, as well as four pens for coloring skin tones.

Japonica SAKUBUN Notebook ~ 120 Squares

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:11:25 -0500

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.

Japonica Kanji Practice Notebook (84 squares)

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

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...

Refill for SUPPLIO Green ~ Aroma Fragrant Leads for Healing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:28 -0500

Refill for SUPPLIO Green ~ Aroma Fragrant Leads for Healing

What's the mechanical pencil that can bring peace and healing to your life? It's SUPPLIO, the "sharp-pen" (as a mechanical pencil is called in Japan) with leads that contain a special aroma that's emitted while you write. By customer request, this is a refill pack for the SUPPLIO pencils, which are compatible with any 0.5 mm pencil. 20 leads included in this case. This is the green "healing" type. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Refill for SUPPLIO Blue ~ Aroma Fragrant Leads for Refresh

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:28 -0500

Refill for SUPPLIO Blue ~ Aroma Fragrant Leads for Refresh

What's the mechanical pencil that can bring peace and healing to your life? It's SUPPLIO, the "sharp-pen" (as a mechanical pencil is called in Japan) with leads that contain a special aroma that's emitted while you write. By customer request, this is a refill pack for the SUPPLIO pencils, which are compatible with any 0.5 mm pencil. 20 leads included in this case. This is the blue "refresh" type. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:54:36 -0400

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

In Japan, hanko (name stamps) are used in lieu of signing your name as the way of signifying agreement, and the culture of these stamps has always been fascinating to gaijin unfamiliar with Japanese ways. Now you can get any kanji name you want on your very own Japanese name stamp. This is a quality stamp made of wood with any custom name or message you want on it, which will be a great connection to you and Japan. This name stamp is also legally able to be used in Japan (just register it with...

Comic Yuri Hime Reserve Subscription

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:26:19 -0400

Comic Yuri Hime Reserve Subscription

Manga (comics) is a piece of Japanese culture that the Japanese can proudly boast about, not only because of their fantastic work, but their ability to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Shonen Ace and Ultra Jump are among the two most popular publications that bring you the latest and greatest adventure stories for hungry readers to consume. J-List is happy to add to their list of publications, Comic Yuri Hime, a delightful publication that caters to the female crowd. Published quarterly...

Zebra Sarasa Ball Point Pen 0.5 Set of 3 Colors

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:14:54 -0500

Zebra Sarasa Ball Point Pen 0.5 Set of 3 Colors

A nice set of stylish ballpoint pens from Zebra, in their Sarasa series, one of the most popular around here at J-List. Three 0.5mm ballpoint pens are included, in black, blue, and red, and they come with a handy carrying case. Made from 81% recycled plastic. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Ponyo on the Cliff by Sea 2010 Schedule Book

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:19:49 -0400

Ponyo on the Cliff by Sea 2010 Schedule Book

This Studio Ghibli approved 2010 personal schedule diary is pure gold for Ghibli fans, with its beautiful anime illustrations and characters inside. The back cover has a pen-holding loop. It has year, month, and week views, as well as address entry and lined and unlined note sections. This is the Ponyo on the Cliff by Sea version with Ponyo swimming in the sea on the following the pages throughout the year. Calendar runs from 2010 to 2011. Made of a sturdy canvas material. This light blue...

SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:49:43 -0500

SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box

The traditional art of shodo, or the "Way of Writing" with a calligraphy brush, is one of the many things imported from China but perfected in Japan. Here's a super miniature set containing everything you need to start writing Japanese calligraphy contained in this wooden box. You get a telescoping writing brush with tip, a real stone ink holder that's called a "suzuri," and a stick of ink, called "sumi." Put a little water in the ink holder and scrape the ink stick over it about 100 times, and...

Japanese Shinto Lucky Charm - Sakura Omamori good luck

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:32:42 -0500

Japanese Shinto Lucky Charm - Sakura Omamori good luck

The Japanese have all sorts of omamori (charm or amulet) that they believe in to protect them from various elements. Some omamori are designed protect them from car accidents, others are to promote good health, finding happiness, and even gambling. Naturally, there would be ones designed for finding love as well. For everyone out there who needs a little good luck now and then, here's a perfect good luck charm for you. This is a beautiful red lucky charm that is decorated with intricate sakura...

Super Micro English / Japanese Dictionary Strap

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:20:08 -0400

Super Micro English / Japanese Dictionary Strap

Here's a strap that may prove useful to you on your travels to Japan. It features a fully functional English to Japanese dictionary that is written with a full Japanese kanji as the definition, perfect to point to when you need to get your point across quickly. It's a petite dictionary, measuring 4x5 cm (1.6 x 2 inches) and easily fits in to your pocket.

Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Clover

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:53:25 -0400

Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Clover

Bento art is a pride and joy of a Japanese mother, making delicious and visually stunning presentations to greet their young ones as lunchtime comes around. This decoration "punch" works to make those bentos even more interesting by creating complex shapes to add to the art. Simply stick your seaweed strips in between the slits and punch out a shape. This device creates an intricate clover shape.

Study Card ~ Basic Noun "What are you doing?"

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:27:52 -0500

Study Card ~ Basic Noun "What are you doing?"

A classic way to get your "study on" when developing your language skills, this set of study cards are designed for children learning new vocabulary, which is perfect for beginning students in the Japanese language. These are large flash cards featuring cute illustrations and are written in hiragana for those who don't know how to pronounce these vocabulary words. This stack of 16 cards also has a hole on the top corner to make a ring of flash cards for use when you need it. This series...

Study Card ~ Opposite Words

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:27:52 -0500

Study Card ~ Opposite Words

A classic way to get your "study on" when developing your language skills, this set of study cards are designed for children learning new vocabulary, which is perfect for beginning students in the Japanese language. These are large flash cards featuring cute illustrations and are written in hiragana for those who don't know how to pronounce these vocabulary words. This stack of 16 cards also has a hole on the top corner to make a ring of flash cards for use when you need it. This series...

HDD Reader/Writer

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:59:55 -0400

HDD Reader/Writer

This is a fabulous device from Japan's famous Elecom computer peripherals maker Elecom, an incredibly handy dock that lets you connect raw hard drives and easily read them on your Mac or PC. The device connects to your computer, and features a handy USB hub. When you need to access a bare SATA hard drive of either the 3.5 or 2.5 inch variety, just open the case and insert the drive, and it will mount on your computer automatically. Because the drive is protected while connected, you're safe...

Yu Yu Shiki 1 ~ Yuyushiki 1

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:53:14 -0500

Yu Yu Shiki 1 ~ Yuyushiki 1

A super Japanese comic from Komata Mikami, this is a fun 4-koma (4-panel) manga that follows three high school girls: Yuzuko Nonohara, Yui Ichii and Yukari Hinata. All three girls are in the school's Information Processing Club (computer club), and they have the most interesting adventures as they interact with each other. 120 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Purisaga! Portable

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:53:14 -0500

Purisaga! Portable

It's great to be able to experience the best dating-sim games and visual novels on a platform that's got a gorgeous screen and is fully compatible all around the world, the Sony PSP. This is a new dating sim game/eroge for PSP called Purisaga!, which is short for Pretty Wife wo Sagase! or "Search for a Pretty Wife." You are Remirisu, the prince of a certain country, on a journey to find yourself a wife. Which beautiful girl will you choose? About this software product: This is a standard Sony...

Moyashimon e hon ~ Itadakimasu

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:53:14 -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...

SLICCI ~ Pentel New Stylish Gel Ink Pen 0.3mm --10 Colors Set

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:19:03 -0400

SLICCI ~ Pentel New Stylish Gel Ink Pen 0.3mm --10 Colors Set

A cute and stylish assortment of color pens from Pentel in their Slicci series, with ten .3mm ballpoint capped pens in red, dark pink, light pink, purple, orange, green, turquoise, light blue, dark blue, and black. This is a high quality set of precision pens that are built to last. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Yotsubato! Comic 1~7 set

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

Yotsubato! Comic 1~7 set

By customer request, we've gotten in stock of the popular Yotsubato! (sometimes written Yotsuba& or With Yotsuba), the incredibly popular manga from Kiyohiko Azuma and Dengeki Comics. Each volume follows the story of the 5-year-old girl Yotsuba Koiwai and her many friends. Each volume of the Japanese manga features 220 pages of great story for you to follow. It's great for studying Japanese, too, since the kanji is quite easy and features furigana ( hiragana ) beside it. Highly recommended...

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...

Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:01:43 -0400

Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko

Here's a deluxe custom-made name stamp with case and ink included. The stamp is made of hard wood and laser-etched for perfect imprinting on paper every time. It comes with a high quality plastic case and red ink pad right inside, so you are never without the ability to stamp your name wherever you are. This stamp is also suitable to be legally used as an official name stamp in Japan, if registered with a city office in Japan. You can choose between 1-4 kanji , hiragana or katakana characters...

Arcade Mania! - The Turbo-Charged World of Japan's Game Centers

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:47:10 -0400

Arcade Mania! - The Turbo-Charged World of Japan's Game Centers

Japan has a unique and powerful presence in the world of video games, and is a country where the game arcade scene is still flourishing. Arcade Mania! takes you on a turbo-charged tour through a typical Japanese arcade, from the crazy crane games, sticker picture machines, and rhythm games that beckon from the entrance, then on to the fighting games, shooting games, retro games, games of chance, and card-based games you'll find inside. Covering classic games from Space Invaders to Street...

Customized Japanese Calligraphy Board -- Shuuji

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:11:45 -0500

Customized Japanese Calligraphy Board -- Shuuji

Kanji, the Chinese characters used by the Japanese, is a beautiful and complex system that is thousands of years old. Westerners often fall in love with the aesthetic beauty of kanji and surround themselves with its beauty. By customer request, we're now offering a service that will put into your hands: your favorite Japanese slogan your favorite English phrase translated into Japanese a kanji for use in getting a custom tattoo the name of a newborn baby boy or girl your name translated into...

Moe USA Vol. 1 Maid in Japan

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:44:14 -0500

Moe USA Vol. 1 Maid in Japan

So Many Costumes, So Little Cash Meet Patty and Ruby, two all-American teenagers who love dressing up as their favorite manga characters. Their passion for cosplay takes them to Japan, where they plan to buy professionally made costumes... until they see the exorbitant price tags. So, they do what any sensible cosplayer would do - they take part-time jobs at an Akihabara maid cafe! Their first day on the job is, naturally, a disaster. It's bad enough that the top maid- the heartless, conniving...

The Tales of Miyazawa Kenji

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:17 -0400

The Tales of Miyazawa Kenji

Kenji Miyazawa is one of the finest writers of fiction in Japan's postwar period, who crafted many works that are loved by children and grown-ups alike, creator of Night of Galactic Railroad, which inspired Galaxy Express 999. Here's a bilingual book that presents eight of his stories to you in both English and the original Japanese. Included are his seminal works The Restaurant of Many Orders, The Wildcat and the Acorns and Night of the Festival. 200 pages.

AIUEO Study with Anpanman

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:58 -0500

AIUEO Study with Anpanman

Anpan-man is the super hero beloved by virtually all children in Japan. His head is made of anpan or bread with sweet beans inside, and he and his friends Curry Bread Man, Sliced Bread Man and Melon Panna fight the evil Baikin-man (Bacteria Man). This is a fun Nintendo DS game that helps teach reading and writing of hiragana and katakana through games, card puzzles, and more. You also learn to write correctly using the proper stroke order and the stylus. Learning Japanese was never more fun...

Kanji DS Dictionary

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:58 -0500

Kanji DS Dictionary

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

The 2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 and 2 Questions and Correct Answers

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:29:25 -0400

The 2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 and 2 Questions and Correct Answers

Every December across the world Japanese language students take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the primary test for the language. Because this happens only once a year preparation is essential, and good practice guides are still difficult to find. This is the best way to test yourself for this year's test and see if you're ready: the actual test from 2008, which includes all sections (grammar, kanji) plus the listening component on CD. This book contains the complete tests for...

Touhou Bunkacho ~ Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:43:12 -0400

Touhou Bunkacho ~ Bohemian Archive in Japanese Red

This essential tome of Touhou lore reads like an almanac, with an eclectic selection of features with text written and production supervised by ZUN, the mastermind of the Touhou project. The book contains several chapters of original manga (all with furigana phonetic characters next to the kanji - ideal for a Japanese learner), a large section of vividly illustrated newspaper-style descriptions of happenings in the Touhouverse (think The Onion-style layout), along with illustrated descriptions...

Pocket Japanese Dictionary

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:21:18 -0500

Pocket Japanese Dictionary

This is a Japanese - English, English Japanese dictionary containing 3,000 of the most commonly used words in the Japanese language. An ideal dictionary for beginning students, businessmen, and travellers. A handy pocket version with an easy-to-read type for quick reference. Written in romaji (alphabetical) characters to native English speakers, with English translations and Kanji characters. Measures 7.4 x 4.1 inches. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.

The Book of Sake: a Connoisseur's Guide

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:20:56 -0500

The Book of Sake: a Connoisseur's Guide

Once found only in sushi bars and Japanese restaurants outside its native land, sake now lines the shelves of our gourmet food shops, liquor stores, supermarkets, and restaurants of all types. And as sake increasingly becomes a part of the way we dine and entertain, people everywhere are looking for guidance in sorting out the confusing and intimidating array of choices available. In The Book of Sake, brew master Philip Harper provides all the information anyone needs to discover the many...

Bilingual Subway Guide To Tokyo

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:00:19 -0400

Bilingual Subway Guide To Tokyo

Anyone who's ever ventured into the subway system of Tokyo knows it's like being lost in a maze. The overwhelming sense of hopelessness-which direction to go, which lines to take, where to buy the tickets, etc. can thoroughly annoy and throw one off, especially someone who can't speak or read Japanese. Help is at hand with the publication of this tremendous little guidebook. It is a wonderful booster for those who need to make sense of the confusing and multifaceted Tokyo subway system. For...

Business Passport to Japan

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:24:45 -0500

Business Passport to Japan

This updated guide offers a fresh, interactive approach to doing business in Japan, presenting practical tips in an easy-to-read format. It goes beyond the logistical details of meetings, courtesy, and protocol to uncover the thought processes and cultural values behind the behaviors and situations you will encounter especially those that are changing as Japan's blue suit corporate culture gives way to a younger, laid-back, and more Internet-savvy workforce. Throughout you are encouraged to...

2010 Calendar -- Naruhodo World Map

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:47:41 -0400

2010 Calendar -- Naruhodo World Map

After keeping this map for a year, you too will be saying "Naru Hodo" (I see) when faced with any geography question. They post the names of the continents, seas and other important landmarks in Japanese and even the various national flags on the bottom too. B2 (72.8 x 51.5 cm or 28 3/4 x 20 1/4 inches) size, 7 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar! Get 15% off 3 or more calendars! Just add 3 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be...

Gundam Battle Universe

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:09 -0500

Gundam Battle Universe

If you're a fan of the Macross Ultimate Frontier, then check this out: the previous game made by the same staff in which you play through the entire Gundam universe, from One Year War to Char's Counterattack, polishing your skills and improving you mechs. You get to experience every battle and play in the middle of it, from the first and second Battles of Jaburo to the Gundam 0083 Operation Statdust missions and more. A game we recommend a lot to the discerning Gundam fan. About this software...

Clear Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:51:55 -0500

Clear Case for iPhone 3G / 3GS

A resistant clear case set for your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3Gs! Perfectly shaped to fit Apple's iPhone dimensions. This soft silicon protective case also comes with transparent film to guard the screen of your iPhone and even features a hole for you to attach a decorative strap on the bottom if you prefer. A superb item that is a must have for all iPhone owners. See a video review of this product, or click here to see it in HD!

DS Japanese Literature 100 Works

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:11:44 -0500

DS Japanese Literature 100 Works

Here's a great new way to study Japanese with your Nintendo DS, with this cartridge that contains more than 100 famous works of literature! From Souseki Natsume (the guy on the 1000 yen note) to "No Longer Human" author Osamu Dazai to Ryunosuke Akutagawa (author of Rashomon and others) and Kenji Miyazawa (who dreamed up the Galaxy Express train that travels between the stars), this is a great way to access some of the best novels, poems and short stories for studying or reading pleasure. About...

Ikki Tousen ~ Eloquent Fist (PSP the Best)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:18:21 -0400

Ikki Tousen ~ Eloquent Fist (PSP the Best)

An amazing anime game for the Sony PSP, this is a 3D side-scrolling fighting game featuring all the hot and juicy characters from the Ikki Tousen (aka Dragon Destiny) universe. Play your favorite female fighter and do battle with your opponents. Features a unique "Costume Destruction System" whereby defeating your opponent will cause her clothing to fly off -- love it! About this software product: This is a standard Sony PSP UDM game made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with PSP...

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 2 ~ Second Grade

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:44:20 -0400

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 2 ~ Second Grade

"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato! , author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls. Each volume...

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 1 ~ First Grade

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:44:20 -0400

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 1 ~ First Grade

"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato! , author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls. Each volume...

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 3 ~ Third Grade

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:44:20 -0400

Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 3 ~ Third Grade

"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato! , author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls. Each volume...

Crazy Shrine Maidens Anthology Comic 2 ~ Kannagi Anthology Comic vol. 2

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:52:32 -0400

Crazy Shrine Maidens Anthology Comic 2 ~ Kannagi Anthology Comic vol. 2

Kannagi (aka Crazy Shrine Maidens) is a comedy, magic themed manga originally published by Comic REX that's recently been made into a full fledged anime. The story revolves around the protagonist Jin Mikuriya who carves a statue out of a sacred tree that comes to life in the form of a Goddess. For fans of the series here is an cool anthology comic that regroups 18 small sequels based on Kannagi and drawn by various skilled artist. Very funny to read, this is a item that we highly recommend for...

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

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

Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:09:16 -0400

Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go

This book offers an elegant way to enjoy delicious, healthy food on the run. Inside, this cookbook includes more than 40 main dish recipes and step-by-step illustrations. Written completely in English an features tons of full color images that will get your salivary glands to go into overdrive. Get ready for a taste of Japan with the help of this book which offers you the opportunity to savor the flavors of juicy beef rolls wrapped around asparagus stalks, Yellow tail teriyaki, Oyako don...

Jazz Up Your Japanese With Onomatopoeia For All Levels

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:33:32 -0400

Jazz Up Your Japanese With Onomatopoeia For All Levels

Onomatopoeia is one of the most outstanding features of the Japanese language. Its acquisition is essential for students who wish to speak (or understand) natural Japanese, read literature or manga, or watch anime in the original. The problem is that Japanese onomatopoeic words are so different from their English equivalents (words such as pop, bang, splat, and squeak) that they are extremely hard to remember and put into practice. The book begins with an introduction that outlines what...