Learn Japanese - Japanese study products

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...

PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm Black

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:00:34 -0400

PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm Black

Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen produced by Pilot is from the Hi-Tec C series which features a super fine ballpoint tip and specially formulated ink that won't bleed after it dries. Extremely easy to use. Has a clothesline-like clip so you can clip it to anything. This is a black ink version with a 0.3 mm point. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at...

DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:48:08 -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...

PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.4 mm Black

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:39:05 -0400

PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.4 mm Black

Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen produced by Pilot is from the Hi-Tec C series which features a super fine ballpoint tip and specially formulated ink that won't bleed after it dries. Extremely easy to use. Has a clothesline-like clip so you can clip it to anything. This is a black ink version with a 0.4 mm point. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at...

Kirakira Shibuya Ball Pen ~ Red

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:47:19 -0400

Kirakira Shibuya Ball Pen ~ Red

The current fashion trend is towards bright, colorful accessories that are flashy and get your attention right away, and the super-trendy Tokyo girls known as Ageha Koakuma (lit. butterfly style little devils).

PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.5 mm Black

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:37 -0500

PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.5 mm Black

Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen produced by Pilot is from the Hi-Tec C series which features a super fine ballpoint tip and specially formulated ink that won't bleed after it dries. Extremely easy to use. Has a clothesline-like clip so you can clip it to anything. This is a black ink version with a 0.5 mm point. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at...

Let's Play in Japanese ~ Nihongo de Asobo

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

Let's Play in Japanese ~ Nihongo de Asobo

A great tool for helping foreigners master Japanese more effectively, this is Nihongo de Asobo (Let's Play in Japanese), published by the staff that also produces the popular NHK TV show that helps both Japanese and gaijin learn the language properly. It contains a series of card-based games in which you have to choose the correct word, which is quite fun. A great tool for polishing your Japanese skills, and since kanji is written with the stylus, it helps you learn kanji by repetitively...

AQUAPIT ~ Pen Style Strong & Thin Liquid Glue

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:16:09 -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).

AIR PRESS ~ Tombow Powerful Air Pressure Ball Pen for Working People

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:43:53 -0400

AIR PRESS ~ Tombow Powerful Air Pressure Ball Pen for Working People

Tombo, one of the worlds finest penmakers for drafters, architects, and artists comes out with their latest writing tool that's perfect for busy professionals on the go. Air Press, utilizes an air pressure system that keeps the ink moving smoothly making it easy to write whether you're standing, sitting, writing using a wall as support or even lying upside down. The pen is also equipped with a sturdy clip and the tip is 0.7mm point for finer writing. This is perfect for those on construction...

Monster ~ The Monster Without a Name - Namae no Nai Kaibutsu -- OBLUDA

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:24:41 -0400

Monster ~ The Monster Without a Name - Namae no Nai Kaibutsu -- OBLUDA

Here's a fascinating hardcover book that's a bit of a meta-reference: it's the actual book that appears inside the manga Monster, by Naoki Urasawa. It's interesting because it's "created" by the fictional characters from inside the manga, like Emil Scherbe, Helmuth Voss and Jakob Vyrobek. A real treat for fans of this manga work, the book features manga by several "authors" from the Monster universe, a short story and other art. It also has an evil-looking monster in 3D on the cover, which...

MP9 Digital Pocket Video Recorder 2GB

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

MP9 Digital Pocket Video Recorder 2GB

A fantastic original and wacky item, this is a USB video recorder that as the appearance of a pen, the ultimate spy gear! Coming with 2GBs of flash memory, this hidden camera will allow you to record movies in total discretion, while the people around you will just think you're holding a normal pen! Another awesome item from Japan! Of course, use common sense and follow all local laws when using a fun item like this.

My Japanese Coach for the Nintendo DS

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:39:45 -0400

My Japanese Coach for the Nintendo DS

Carry a tutor in your pocket with My Japanese Coach My Japanese Coach is an installment in the My Coach series from UbiSoft series that teaches the basic pronunciations unique to the Japanese language. This convenient and easy-to-use tutor allows users to compare their pronunciation to that of native speakers via the Nintendo DS's microphone. It also lets you use the DS stylus to practice writing Japanese Hiragana , Katakana , and Kanji characters. My Japanese Coach takes you on a virtual tour...

DS Japanese Literature 100 Works

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:07:08 -0400

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...

KADO-KESHI ~ Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:28:58 -0400

KADO-KESHI ~ Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners

This Kado-Keshi is a very cool piece of functional design that will set you apart from the matrix of pencil pushers, and it works great, too! As the winner of the Kokuyo Design Award in 2002, this piece of 'office art' is a welcome change from the standard pink block, and not too hip for its purpose. 5x2cm. (Kado = Corner + Keshigomu = Eraser) Part of Kokuyo's "Universal Design" initiative.

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

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:05:55 -0500

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

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

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

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:13:37 -0500

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

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

ENERGEL 0.5mm Liquid Ink Ball Pen ~ Super Smooth Clear Writing & Quick Dry - STOY Awarded

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:47:07 -0400

ENERGEL 0.5mm Liquid Ink Ball Pen ~ Super Smooth Clear Writing & Quick Dry - STOY Awarded

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine ball point pen by Pentel and their famed ENERGEL series. This is a black 0.5 mm pen, that feature a super soft grip that provides extra comfort, and has a smooth flowing liquid ink that practically glides...

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.)

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen 8 Colors Set

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:41:45 -0400

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen 8 Colors Set

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this set of super fine ball point pens by Uni and their special Signo series, each pen is .18 mm pen, less than half the width of normal pens. With 8 different colors (black, green, blue, red, light blue, orange, pink...

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen -- Red Ink

Sat, 19 May 2007 07:34:36 -0400

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen -- Red Ink

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine ball point pen by Uni and their special Signo series, this is a red .18 mm pen, less than half the width of normal pens. Featuring stylish design and a ridged grip for extra comfort, this is a well...

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Ramune Scent / Blue

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:38:35 -0400

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Ramune Scent / Blue

Heighten your senses of fun with these heart-achingly cute Hello Kitty scented pens. Has Hello Kitty in various situations and the text ''Say hello to me when you see me!''. Part of the Hello Kitty It's a Wonderful Day series. Scents included in this series are: grape (purple), strawberry (pink), lamune/soda (blue), lime (green), apple (red), orange (orange), and yellow (pineapple). Markers are double sided with thick and thin felt tips. This purchase is for the pink strawberry marker. Buy 5 or...

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Apple Scent / Red

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:48 -0500

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Apple Scent / Red

Heighten your senses of fun with these heart-achingly cute Hello Kitty scented pens. Has Hello Kitty in various situations and the text ''Say hello to me when you see me!''. Part of the Hello Kitty It's a Wonderful Day series. Scents included in this series are: grape (purple), strawberry (pink), lamune/soda (blue), lime (green), apple (red), orange (orange), and yellow (pineapple). Markers are double sided with thick and thin felt tips. This purchase is for the red apple marker. Buy 5 or more...

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Grape Scent / Purple

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:51:47 -0500

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Grape Scent / Purple

Heighten your senses of fun with these heart-achingly cute Hello Kitty scented pens. Has Hello Kitty in various situations and the text ''Say hello to me when you see me!''. Part of the Hello Kitty It's a Wonderful Day series. Scents included in this series are: grape (purple), strawberry (pink), lamune/soda (blue), lime (green), apple (red), orange (orange), and yellow (pineapple). Markers are double sided with thick and thin felt tips. This purchase is for the purple grape marker. Buy 5 or...

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Chocolate Scent / Black

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:37 -0500

80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Chocolate Scent / Black

Whether you're a collector of unique pens from Japan or you just want something fun to write with, this dual-tipped Hello Kitty marker pen will please. The pen has two tips, a fat one and a thin one, for all kinds of writing. Best of all, the ink is chocolate scented, making everything you write all the more delicious. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen -- Blue Ink

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:54:36 -0400

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen -- Blue Ink

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine ball point pen by Uni and their special Signo series, this is a blue .18 mm pen, less than half the width of normal pens. Featuring stylish design and a ridged grip for extra comfort, this is a well...

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...

How to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no Tsukurikata

Mon, 28 May 2007 02:17:44 -0400

How to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no Tsukurikata

To some people, bento is just regular food that you consume and do away with after you're done. To others the way of the bento is an artform. This is particularly true for Japanese mothers who pride themselves on the talents making their kids boxed lunches into a wonderful surprise that will greet them when lunch time comes along. This cook book of sorts discusses the fine art of making these fun bentos going into detail over which foods offer the best colors and how to cut these intricate...

Pentel Tradio Pula Man Pen Fountain Pen Style Tip

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:55:51 -0500

Pentel Tradio Pula Man Pen *Fountain Pen Style Tip*

Japan is, as we've discovered, the world's best place for stationery, for the sheer variety and quality that can be had. For those in need of a fountain pen, ace stationery makers Pentel have created this felt tip that feels and writes just like a fountan pen. The pen is weighted to feel like a fountain pen in your hand, and the nib reacts just like a fountain pen, but without the mess or cost of being one. An excellent pen for aspiring manga artists, this pen is made right here in Japan. 5.5...

Uni 0.7 Power Tank Pen -- Black Ink

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:53:34 -0500

Uni 0.7 Power Tank Pen -- Black Ink

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine ball point pen by Uni and their special Power Tank series, this is a black .7 mm pen. Featuring a stylish design and a ridged grip for extra comfort, this is a well balanced pen that will quickly become...

Japanese Shinto Lucky Charm - Sakura Omamori good luck

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:34:48 -0400

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...

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...

Tokyo Walking Guide for Adult ~ Otona no Tameno Tokyo Sanpo Annai

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:48 -0500

Tokyo Walking Guide for Adult ~ Otona no Tameno Tokyo Sanpo Annai

A unique guidebook for fans of finding out of the way parts of Tokyo, this is a book that shows you all the coolest alleyways, narrow streets, abandoned buildings and other spots that really capture the real Tokyo. Buildings that capture the Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods are all included, with discussion of the history of each spot. Japanese language, illustrated with many photographs. 190 pages.

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.)

Paper StitchLock Basic

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:49:53 -0400

Paper StitchLock Basic

Here's an amazing item from Japan which will banish your stapler forever! This is a great item that's very popular in offices here in Japan -- a paper stitch lock that actually "stitches" up to 4 pieces of paper together by using the paper itself to hold everything together -- no staples are needed. Very cool! Simply slip in, push down to stitch, and pull out to the side. Full visual instructions on the back of each box. A super paper stitcher that's fun to use!

Mousse-chan Fuwa-Fuwa Paper Clay Set ~ Chocolate

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:37 -0500

Mousse-chan Fuwa-Fuwa Paper Clay Set ~ Chocolate

For those who love to make wonderful shapes with clay, here's a fun chocolate confection versions by Mousse-chan. This "clay dough" set comes with all that you need to make your creations look just like the real thing (but don't try to eat them because they're clay!) This set includes a variety of tools which include a soft tray to form various shapes (hearts, leaves, kisses, bars, cookies...) in order to make chocolate creations, three different colored pieces of clay (dark brown, pink, light...

Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Chocolate

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:20:02 -0500

Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Chocolate

Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in...

Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Sushi

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:29:31 -0400

Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Sushi

Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in...

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:16:21 -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...

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:00:53 -0400

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2

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

Kanji DS Dictionary

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

PILOT HI-TEC-C WA Color Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm SAKURA / Light Pink

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:33:40 -0400

PILOT HI-TEC-C WA Color Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm SAKURA / Light Pink

Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen produced by Pilot is from the Hi-Tec C series which features a super fine ballpoint tip and specially formulated ink that won't bleed after it dries. Extremely easy to use. Has a clothesline-like clip so you can clip it to anything. This is a light pink ink version with a 0.3 mm point. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

Japonica SAKUBUN Notebook ~ 120 Squares

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:37 -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.

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen -- Black Ink

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:35:49 -0500

Uni 0.18 Signo Ball-Pointed Pen -- Black Ink

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine ball point pen by Uni and their special Signo series, this is a black .18 mm pen, less than half the width of normal pens. Featuring stylish design and a ridged grip for extra comfort, this is a well...

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. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at...

Japonica Kanji Practice Notebook (84 squares)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:29:31 -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...

Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Donuts

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:20:02 -0500

Let's Make Eraser with Microwave ~ Donuts

Here's another hobby item that's perfect for all fans who want to make their own creations. This fun tool kit set features a variety of tools that you can use to make your own usable erasers. Use while in school, at home, or simply to admire knowing that you made these things with your own bare hands. To create the erasers, simply apply the clay into the molds and design the eraser as you wish, place the creations inside the cup (that looks like a Chinese takeout box) fill with water, heat in...

ENERGEL for Woman Pearl & Skeleton Body Liquid Ink Ball Pen

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:22:37 -0400

ENERGEL for Woman Pearl & Skeleton Body Liquid Ink Ball Pen

The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal pens are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine liquid ink ball pen by Pentel and their famed ENERGEL series. This is a fine tipped 0.5 mm pen, that feature a super soft grip that provides extra comfort, and has a smooth flowing liquid ink that practically...

Love Plus

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:23:07 -0500

Love Plus

The eroge / dating-sim game that everyone is talking about is Love Plus, the incredible Nintendo DS game that features a host of beautiful girls for you to fall in love with. Besat of all, the game features full animation, as you talk with the girls and move towards becoming lovers with them. The game features a "real time" system in which the current season is represented in the game, and incredible things happen, like the girls who like you changing their hair or clothes to match your tastes...

DSi Hello Kitty Slim Pouch -- White

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:58 -0400

DSi Hello Kitty Slim Pouch -- White

If you love Hello Kitty and the Nintendo DSi, what better way to show off you passion for kawaii and gaming than with this cute DSi Pouch. Made of a soft leather-like material, it measures 8 x 2.5 x 14 cm (3.1 x 1 x 5.5 inches) and is kept secure via a fold over flap. Come get this official Sanrio item that's only sold in Japan. Please note, this is designed specifically for the dimensions of the DSi.

Natural Wooden Study Puzzle ~ HIRAGANA

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:39:13 -0500

Natural Wooden Study Puzzle ~ HIRAGANA

The first step to learning to Japanese is mastering hiragana, the writing system that forms the backbone of the entire language. Here's a fun wooden puzzle-like board for studying the language. Take each piece away and there's a picture underneath which starts with that sound. Put the pieces back in the proper order.

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:07:16 -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 cn with 40 cards in each clip!

Magic Ink Set ~ Multi School Marker with Retro Design / 8 colors

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:48:19 -0400

Magic Ink Set ~ Multi School Marker with Retro Design / 8 colors

The brand Magic Ink has a long history in Japan, and everyone is familiar with these versatile markers. The magic lies in this marker's ability to write on anything -- plastic, glass, metal, wood -- and especially paper, leaving a clean bold line. This set of colorful markers are produced by Magic Ink, with an alcohol based ink that can write on paper, cloth, wood, sports items, ceramics, glass and plastic! A deluxe set that comes in 8 colors -- black, blue, violet, green brown, red, orange...

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:14:58 -0400

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...

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...

ToHeart 2 Portable

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:04:34 -0400

ToHeart 2 Portable

Now you can enjoy one of the most famous eroge / dating-sim games ever on your Sony PSP game system, with ToHeart 2. A great port of this iconic game, complete with all graphics, music, beautiful voice and steamy character relationships, this all-ages game is a super fun title for you to enjoy. A super high-quality game that will work on any PSP in the world -- pick it up now! About this software product: This is a standard Sony PSP UDM game made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with...

Japanese Language Proficiency Practice Book for the EJU ~ Nihongo Ryugaku Shiken Taisaku Mondaishu

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:48:35 -0500

Japanese Language Proficiency Practice Book for the EJU ~ Nihongo Ryugaku Shiken Taisaku Mondaishu

Twice a year in June and November, a special test is administered to students who hope to enter a Japanese university from abroad. This is a test of Japanese language ability to see if the student possesses enough Japanese ability to study at University level. This test, called the nihonryuugakushiken (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students or EJU) contains a section on Japanese as a Foreign Language that is about the equivalent of the Japanese Language...

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...

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...

Poupeegirl DS preorder

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:49:52 -0400

Poupeegirl DS *preorder*

A fun game from the creators of the popular Poopeegirl online fashion community, which you can play on your Nintendo DS! A game "for women who want to be fashionable," you get to build a virtual version of "you" and build a wardrobe of amazingly cute clothes, from gothic outfits to the latest fashions they're wearing in the real world. Interact with other characters and head to Fashion Town to do some more fun shopping! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software...

Neon Genesis Evangelion ~ Battle Orchestra

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:27:47 -0400

Neon Genesis Evangelion ~ Battle Orchestra

An awesome Evangelion fighting game produced by Broccoli in which you engage in realistic combat between Eva units and Angels. A great game that lets you engage in head-to-head combat with up to 4 friends at once, the game features original art from the series and is fully voiced. Story mode features arcs for Shinji, Asuka, Toji, Kensuke or Rei that you can play, or select from individual battles you want to relive. About this software product: This is a standard Sony PSP UDM game made for the...