This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis (where we'll reserve and bill each issue as it comes in) or annually (for a flat fee w/ SAL shipping included). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis (where we'll reserve and bill each issue as it comes in) or annually (for a flat fee w/ SAL shipping included). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

This July issue features 15 pages of the group the Gazette (on the cover), with full-page photos and interviews with the members. Other groups featured are Nightmare, Sid, D'espairsRay, ... and a poster of the Gazette! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

This month cover girl is model Nana Kitade. Also features model Ai Takabe, interviews of singer Ayaka, Anna Tsuchiya, Alice Nine and J-rock band Jealkb. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

This is the full set that includes all nine capsules in the series. The magnets include Otomae Tofu, Kyoto Johnny Tofu, Yu-dofu (made in natural hot springs water), Johnny Green Tofu package, Johnny Brown, Kyoto Tofu, Otoko no Natto (fermented soybeans 'for men'), Johnny's Wharf figure, and a Norio figure. These enigmatic characters are basically mascots of the tofu producing company that aim to make tofu seem more 'rock-n-roll'. Fun to display or stick on your fridge and great conversation starters -- totally bizarre! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

• Empty
• It
• Miracle
• Higanbana wa Mama
• Misleading Shore
• Shoun no Tokei
• Risou Decibel
• Taiyou no Kazu
• Kaijuu to Magician no Machi
• Never

These key terms encapsulate a system of behavior which often escapes a literal reading of the words or phrases, leaving non-Japanese none the wiser. In this book, experienced Japan had Boye Lafayette De Mente explains the current and historical nuances of 233 of the most important Japanese code words - arranged alphabetically from ageashi ("tripping on your own tongue") to zenrei ("breaking the molds of the past"). Together, these offer indispensible insights into the national character of one of the world's most intriguing societies. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Here in one volume are the all beauty and vitality of a nation whose recorded history reaches nearly 2,000 years, a nation that has progresed in little more than a century from self imposed isolation to a palace of prominence amount the nations of the world. Facts - historical, geographic, cultural, and economic are wedded in a definitive combination to extraordinary pictures by some of Japan's leadning photographers.

This book provides, incisive text, captions, and is written in full English. For the general reader, for those who have visited these islands and for those who are unfamiliar with them, this is a superbly well-rounded introduction. Perfect bound, 72 pages, and makes an excellent coffee table piece. 22x30 cm (8x12 inches). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

This is an individual gashapon purchase of one magnet which is picked at random. Among the magnets that can be picked are Otomae Tofu, Kyoto Johnny Tofu, Yu-dofu (made in natural hot springs water), Johnny Green Tofu package, Johnny Brown, Kyoto Tofu, Otoko no Natto (fermented soybeans 'for men'), Johnny's Wharf figure, and a Norio figure. These enigmatic characters are basically mascots of the tofu producing company that aim to make tofu seem more 'rock-n-roll'. Fun to display or stick on your fridge and great conversation starters -- totally bizarre! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

When you click the Add to Cart button for this product, you'll be able to choose a Music Card with the new denominations of 1500 or 3000 yen of credit on it. You can also choose to have the card sent to you normally through the mail from Japan, have the J-List staff send you a scan of your card number through email, or opt for both.

Once you have your iTMS Japan code, follow these easy steps:

1. Load iTunes on your Mac or PC. If you don't have it yet, download it from Apple.
2. If you've already got an account in your home country, sign out by clicking on the Account button in the upper left hand corner, then Sign Out.
3. At the bottom of the iTunes Music Store window, choose the Japan Store. The name may appear in kanji, but it's easy to find.
4. Click the Redeem button along the right side of the iTMS, and enter the scratch-off Redeem Code printed on the back of the card when asked.
5. iTunes will show you a dialog box asking for your current account. Since we're making a new iTMS account for the Japan sture, click Create Account.
6. Follow the steps to create a new account, first agreeing to the iTunes agreement (step 1 of 3), then entering email, birthdate and verification question (step 2).

   Important: When signing up for an iTunes account with a pre-paid card, some customers have reported that iTMS won't let you proceed without entering a credit card. In order to bypass this, hit the "Home" button and begin the Redeem process again, and you'll see the "None" button the second time through. This is a known issue that affects Japanese users in Japan as well.

7. At step 3, where you are asked for your (Japanese) address. You can enter any address you like. Note that you must enter your name twice, once for "kanji" and once for "pronunciation" (but you can enter the same information into both fields). You can do this in English or any language that's supported by iTunes -- the ability to read Japanese is never required for the iTunes Japan Store -- so for the phonetic spelling you can just enter the same normal English characters as the other 'name' fields. Note that there is no verification performed for any of this information, so you can enter any random address you like.
8. Enjoy purchasing great music and audio content directly from Japan in the Japan iTunes Music Store! Now that you have an account tied to a prepaid card, you can get full access to the "Free iTunes Single of the Week" from Japan, and future prepaid card credit can be added to your existing account.

Music from the Japanese iTunes Store is fully compatible with iTunes and iPods from any country. iTunes has no issues with maintaining multiple accounts in more than one music store. It couldn't be simpler! And best of all, you can surf and buy music from your iPhone (version 1.1.1 firmware or higher) or iPod Touch! Just make sure you're signed in to the Japan iTunes Music Store with iTunes when you sync the iPhone/iPod Touch and login data will be carried over.

Note: J-List is providing this iTunes Japan Music Card as a service to J-List customers. The cards must be used in accordance with Apple's iTunes online store policies. iTunes music cards cannot be returned or exchanged for cash in any currency after purchases are processed. Offer void where prohibited. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Have this magazine automatically delivered directly to your door each month with a reserve subscription! No need to renew each year like other subscriptions. We will continue sending your magazine subscriptions till you inform us to cancel.

Because this magazine isn't published monthly, subscriptions are only available on a revolving (per-issue) basis. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Going beyond polite Japanese the Japanese we sweated blood to learn in school is not easy. But with Beyond Polite Japanese it can be brought within the realm of possibility. And for those who want to read manga and watch anime in Japanese, this book is a must. Some readers may decide that this book is not comprehensive, and therefore think the less of it; but it is not meant to be comprehensive, but to present a rock-solid foundation of some of the most frequently used expressions in the language something to build upon. In fact, there is apparently no comprehensive dictionary of Japanese slang even in the Japanese language, much less in English. Other readers may think that the book is out-of-date; but it is not meant to be "up-to-date" in that sense, but timeless. It is perfectly possible to speak colloquial Japanese without using the most "up-to-date" expressions, but it is very difficult to speak colloquial Japanese, or even understand it, without know the expressions in this book. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)