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PB561 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 1 ~ vol. 3
This item can be ordered. Weight: 600 g. Price: $34.00 Product type: Bilingual Comic
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Each volume of the three volume set is 60 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).


STU119 Welcome to Our English Rakugo Show! ~ Eigo Rakugo de Sekai wo Warawasu
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 400 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book with CD
Rakugo is a traditional kind of stand-up comedy in Japan that uses a "boke" or dumb partner and his "tsukkomi" or sharp-tongued witty counterpart. This is a book that helps you learn Japanese (or English, if you're Japanese) using English-language rakugo comedy routines. A great book because it helps you learn both the language as well as this important kind of Japanese culture. Comes with a bilingual book plus CD to listen to. Book is 180 pages in length. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).


STU111 Part and Parcel of Japan ~ Facts and Figures of Prefectures -- Nihon no Todoufuken no Chishiki to Eigo wo Minitsukeru
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 700 g. Price: $38.00 Product type: Study Book with CD
Here's a really interesting bilingual book, which features both English and Japanese side by side so it's great for any student of the language. The book gives you tons of information on the history, background and sightseeing spots in all of Japan's 47 prefectures, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, and even Gunma, where J-List is based, with extra detailed sections for places like Kyoto, Nara. Learn to discuss Japan in either English or Japanese with this highly recommended book. 350 pages.


JANM001 The Manga Cook Book
This item is in stock in San Diego Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.95 Product type: Study Book
Featuring more than two dozen recipes, The Manga Cookbook shows you how to make Japanese food with real "character!" Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing Japanese cuisine. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles) and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PB553 Japanese Systems - The 100% Complete Illustrated Guide ~ Nihon no Shikumi -- Society, Customs, Health Care, Recreation, and Sports
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 350 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Item
This astounding Bilingual Guide to Japan is a wonderful in-depth study of Japan's many complicated systems and is a wealth of information about how things work in Japan--everything from health care, to how an anime is made, to how to become a geisha, this book answers nearly every question you have about Japan and much more. With dozens of illustrations and charts, you will soon be understanding how Japan works with information that even people who thought they knew everything about Japan will find fresh and exciting. The book has Japanese on the left and English on the right, making this an excellent Japanese language study book as well. This is an incredible book that we just wanted to read for hours and hours. 320+ pages.


KODA037 Kanji in Mangaland Levels 1 and 2
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Japanese Study Guide
Kanji in Mangaland is the newest addition to the "Mangaland " family of books on Japanese didactics. It is the first in a series of three volumes introducing a new and original method of studying Japanese ideograms - known as kanji. The kanji of the Japanese written language tends to be one of the most appealing features about Japanese, as well as the greatest challenge that most Western students encounter. We present a method, based on visual memory through picture and mnemonics association, with will enable you to remember, read and write Japanese ideograms. In this first installment of the Kanji in Mangaland series you will study, step by step, the 1006 kanji that Japanese children learn in elementary school. Graphic representation by elements; stroke by stroke kanji breakdown; more than 1500 example words; numerous exercises and 21 manga pages, with which you can practice kanji in context, are provided within. All of which have been combined to give you this enjoyable and fun method you will not want to stop studying. If Kanji was an obstacle for you, it will now be an incentive; and if you were already attracted to it, you will now love it. A great bilingual book that's perfect for your studies (JLPT).


PHS873 Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan
This item can be ordered. Weight: 450 g. Price: $36.00 Product type: Guidebook for Living in Japan
Interested in living in Japan? Not visiting, living, perhaps permanently? If so, then this bilingual handbook published in English and Japanese can help. Written by influential Arudou Debito, aka David Christopher Aldwinckle, an American who took Japanese citizenship and who has become an activist for foreigners' rights here. The book covers many areas, including how to find a job and obtain a working visa, learning how to live with Japanese culture, and even areas like how to buy or build a home and start a business here. It also covers important information on marriage in Japan, how to register a child's birth and soon. Because both languages are written on opposite pages, it's easy to cross-check words and use it as a study guide for living in Japan.


YB094 OTACOOL 3 ~ Worldwide Workspaces preorder
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 500 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Otaku Book
In collaboration with Danny Choo, Kotobukiya has released the second awesome volume in the Otacool series, named Otacool 3 Worldwide Workspaces. Tons of pictures featuring of the best Cosplayers from all over the world, by people that share the same passion for manga, figures, anime and Otaku culture in general. Stylish, gorgeous, sometimes crazy, it is a deep plunge in hardcore Otaku lifestyle that's designed to provide you with great ideas to decorate your work place and increase your productivity. And best of all, it's a full "bilingual book" with all text in both English and Japanese. Published by Shin Kigensha. This is a preorder that's scheduled for release in August 2010. Buy 4 or more manga comics or Queen's Blade books and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STU130 JAPAN Illustrated Conversation Book in English and Japanese
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 250 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book
Here's a really outstanding "bilingual book" that presents a huge amount of information for anyone planning on coming to Japan, whether it's for a a brief visit or a multi-year stay. The book jumps right in, giving you words and phrases built around real situations you may find yourself in, with the words you'll need to figure out what's going on. The illustrations are great since they help you remember the information, and all text is in both English and Japanese, with both kanji and hiragana/katakana as well as Romanized Japanese (to help you read). Includes a complete vocabulary list at the end, a guide to "sound more like a Japanese person" when you speak, and much more. 150 pages.


TUTTLE050 Bilingual Subway Guide To Tokyo
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 285 g. Price: $17.95 Product type: Japan-related book
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 your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PAB897 Guiding Japan in English ~ Eigo de Tsutaeru Nihon
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Study/Culture Bilingual Book
A great "bilingual book" that presents English on one page and Japanese on the other, so you can view and compare the translations and make sure you're comprehending things correctly, this is a really nice book that's mainly intended to help Japanese explain about their own country to foreigners, whether it's showing the best scenes of Kyoto and Tokyo or explaining Japan's unique culture. A very interesting read since you can compare the two languages side-by-side. 200 pages, by Sanshusha.


SS125 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 6
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Bilingual Comic
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 6 of the series is 160 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


MNG802 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 5
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Bilingual Comic
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 5 of the series is 160 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


PHS822 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: English Comic (Bilingual Comic)
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 7 of the series is 160 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).


PHS825 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 10
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: English Comic (Bilingual Comic)
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 10 of the series is 160 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).


PHS823 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 8
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: English Comic (Bilingual Comic)
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 8 of the series is 160 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).


PHS824 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 9
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: English Comic (Bilingual Comic)
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 9 of the series is 160 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).


SS126 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 4
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Bilingual Comic
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 the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Volume 4 of the series is 158 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


STU060 Top Tokyo Sights ~ Eigo de Guide Suru Tokyo
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 400 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Bilingual Study Book
This is a great bilingual book from Kodansha that shows you all the best spots to hit in Japan's capital city of Tokyo, from the most exciting tourist spots like Asakusa and Tokyo Tower and Meiji Shrine to some of the more rare and unique experiences. Lists many restaurants and museums, too. Best of all, the book is written completely in both English and Japanese, so you can compare the two languages side-by-side. By Tom Dillon and Mari Hoshino, 300 pages.


YYN181 Nyanko Sensei Mini Plush Set of 4
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 300 g. Price: $22.50 Product type: Plush
Natsume's Book of friends was originally a manga series by Yuki Midorikawa, turned anime which focuses on a boy Natsume who has the ability to see spirits and inherits a notebook which allows him to bind spirits to his control known as the "Book of Friends." Constantly hounded by spirits who also wish to posses thie book, he befriends a feline spirit known as Madara which he nicknames Nyanko Sensei who acts as a protector and spiritual advisor. For those who keep up with this supernatural series, here is a mini plush set of Nyanko sensei so cute that it'll make you scream KAWAII just like all the Japanese girls do. This is a four piece set with each doll measuring approximately 7x7x7 cm (2.8x2.8x2.8 inches) and has four variations - winking, eating, napping and black.


STU127 Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Grammar Bunpo
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 450 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book
Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a more progressive and less frustrating manner. This purchase is for the brand new N3 level (set between the previous 3rd and 2nd level difficulties) study guide focusing on Bunpo (grammar). Written in full kanji with furigana pronunciation guides, it's completely translated in English, Korean and Chinese, assisting you with an easier and better understanding of how the Japanese language structure works. No more endless hours of trying to find out how to pronounce a vocabulary word or finding out what it means. Just focus on learning and practicing. Review on common phrases and sentence structures, how to use and connect these various phrases, sentence formation, practice tests, plus answer sheets on the back are included. This book is structured so that you can complete the book in 6 weeks straight if you study 2 pages every day! Part of the Nihongo So-Matome series by ASK Publishing! For more information on the new JLPT test structure refer to this URL. A must have bilingual, multilingual Japanese language textbook to add to your library!


STU128 Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Kanji
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 450 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book
Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a more progressive and less frustrating manner. This purchase is for the brand new N3 level (set between the previous 3rd and 2nd level difficulties) study guide focusing on Kanji. Written in full kanji with furigana pronunciation guides, it's completely translated in English, Korean and Chinese, assisting you with an easier and better understanding of how the Japanese language structure works. No more endless hours of trying to find out how to pronounce a vocabulary word or finding out what it means. Just focus on learning and practicing. Kanji recognition, pronunciation, practice tests, usage, writing practice, plus answer sheets on the back are included. This book is structured so that you can complete the book in 6 weeks straight if you study 2 pages every day! Part of the Nihongo So-Matome series by ASK Publishing! For more information on the new JLPT test structure refer to this URL. A must have bilingual, multilingual Japanese language textbook to add to your library!


STU129 Complete Japanese ~ Nihongo So-Matome N3 ~ Vocabulary Goi
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 450 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book
Passing the JLPT is an accomplishment that many Japanese language students strive to achieve, signifying their hardwork and proving their proficiency in the Japanese language. Originally the test structure ranged from level 4 (easiest) to level 1 (most difficult). As of 2010 a new JLPT test structure is taking place (N5 - N1), due to the issue of such a wide gap of difficulty between the 3rd and 2nd level structures, making it easier for more students to pass and "level up" their skills in a more progressive and less frustrating manner. This purchase is for the brand new N3 level (set between the previous 3rd and 2nd level difficulties) study guide focusing on Goi (vocabulary). Written in full kanji with furigana pronunciation guides, it's completely translated in English, Korean and Chinese, assisting you with an easier and better understanding of how the Japanese language structure works. No more endless hours of trying to find out how to pronounce a vocabulary word or finding out what it means. Just focus on learning and practicing. Vocabulary drills, practice with common vocabulary words used in daily life (like when going to the bank, riding on a train or cleaning the house), practice tests, plus answer sheets on the back are included. This book is structured so that you can complete the book in 6 weeks straight if you study 2 pages every day! Part of the Nihongo So-Matome series by ASK Publishing! For more information on the new JLPT test structure refer to this URL. A must have bilingual, multilingual Japanese language textbook to add to your library!


YB075 OTACOOL 2 ~ Worldwide Cosplayers
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: OTAKU book
In collaboration with Danny Choo, Kotobukiya has released the second awesome volume in the Otacool series, named Otacool 2 Worldwide Cosplayers. Tons of pictures featuring of the best Cosplayers from all over the world, by people that share the same passion for manga, figures, anime and Otaku culture in general. Stylish, gorgeous, sometimes crazy, it is a deep plunge in hardcore Otaku lifestyle and cosplay. And best of all, it's a full "bilingual book" with all text in both English and Japanese.

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PB479 100 Recipes from Japanese Cooking ~ Eigo de Nihon Ryori
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Item
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 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 English on the right. Each recipe also has a photograph so that you know what the final dish looks like. Hints on menu planning and what dishes are generally consumed when are also written in detail. 16 color pages of finished dishes will certainly whet your appetite. 250+ pages. A super cookbook for you!


TUTTLE011 Instant Japanese ~ How To Express 1,000 Different Ideas With Just 100 Key Words And Phrases!
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 142 g. Price: $6.95 Product type: Japan-related book
Instant Japanese allows you to quickly and easily meet people, go shopping, ride the subway, ask for directions, order food and drinks, and much more! This thoroughly revised second edition of Boye Lafayette De Mente's classic, bestselling phrase book shows students and travelers how to maximize their communication skills. The idea is simple-learn 100 words and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which words to learn. This book presents a basic vocabulary that will be used over and over again. All of the phrases are given in both standard Roman and Japanese scripts. A brief guide to pronunciation helps you say the phrases correctly. And an easy-to-use, 250 word vocabulary list allows you to translate from Japanese to English and vice-versa. Grammatical and cultural notes are presented in clear, accessible language. Publshed by Tuttle. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


TUTTLE012 Survival Japanese ~ How To Communicate Without Fuss Or Fear - Instantly!
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 170 g. Price: $6.95 Product type: Japan-related book
This handy book provides all the vocabulary and phrases you need for your first day in Japan. Revised and updated with Japanese syllabaric script and standard romanji transcription, this edition contains a unique phonetic system that will encourage you to try communicating on your own after just a few lessons. This book is a must have for all your expedtions to Japan! Publshed by Tuttle. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


NET264 Hiragana Coloring Book
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.00 Product type: Study Notebook
The most basic writing system in Japanese is hiragana, the syllable system that forms all the sounds you can write or speak. Here's a fun nurie (coloring book) that helps you learn to read and write hiragana, giving you fun pictures to look at which start with that kana character. 32 pages, B5 size.


PAB123 Monster ~ The Monster Without a Name - Namae no Nai Kaibutsu -- OBLUDA
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Anime artbook
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 moves when you turn the book.


SS095 Japan Underground 2
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 1400 g. Price: $60.00 Product type: shashinshu (photobook) (What is this?)
Many of us are familiar with the city scape and beauty of Japan, brave towering buildings reaching for the sky, temples with their simple aesthetic to bring people to peaceful thoughts, and the streets filled with neon lights to attract the wandering eye. However, few of us know the Japan that isn't meant to be seen -- the underground constructions that are made to keep Japan running, without trying to appeal to any aesthetic, just simple function. But to be sure, there are amazing sights to be seen underneath the concrete, and photographer Hideaki Uchiyama brings them to us, his camera giving us sights unseen and giving the dark corners special intriguing beauty. This is an incredible photobook with large pages, something to stir the imaginations of anyone who picks up this 135 page full color hardcover coffee table book. For photography fans and for anyone who has ever held a curiosity of Japan. In his second volume, Hideaki once again explores the vast underworld of Japan finding beauty and wonder where the light of the sun never shines. Again, this book carries a lot of power, including: the inside of the Bentenshu, a memorial for unborn children which houses their remains; a sewage trunk line that reminds Hideaki of a "futuristic prison"; a WWII underground trench where thousands of soldiers lost their live and now inhabited by Venus fly traps; an underground pond 50m deep which houses recognizable light and much more. An index in the back describes the locations in both English and Japanese (bilingual) including impressions by Hideaki. 13" x 10". Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!

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MN697 Ghost in the Shell Bilingual manga - NEW TRANSLATION
This item can be ordered. Weight: 650 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Bilingual comic
Crash and burn into the original hard hacker manga phenomenon Koukaku Kidoutai (Ghost in the Shell) by world-famous artist (and recluse) Masamune Shirow with an all-new and very accurate translation by renowned translator and Japan-guru Frederik L. Schodt. This manga is a fully bilingual publication sold only in Japan by Kodansha. Return to the original story, with the original translator Fredrick L. Schodt. 370 pages of English text and extensive footnotes, accompanied by the original Japanese, so you can study along, or simply marvel at the complexity of it all. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STU132 Mimikara Oboeru JLPT Grammar Bunpo Training N3
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 500 g. Price: $26.00 Product type: Study Textbook
Studying for the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) isn't all just about reading and writing. You'll also need to improve your listening comprehension, which is what this book is all about. Focusing on Bunpo grammar, this book comes with a CD which you can follow to help you learn the correct pronunciations and usage of the grammar points. The book is split into grammar lessons, examples, drills and practice tests with answers on the back. A great text book for those who want to pass the JLPT, looking for good refersher course in Japanese and who learn easier through listening. Approximately 130 pages. This book focuses on N3 level grammar training and has furigana pronunciation guides over most kanji. By the folks at ALC press.


SS096 Japan Underground 3
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 1600 g. Price: $68.00 Product type: shashinshu (photobook) (What is this?)
Many of us are familiar with the city scape and beauty of Japan, brave towering buildings reaching for the sky, temples with their simple aesthetic to bring people to peaceful thoughts, and the streets filled with neon lights to attract the wandering eye. However, few of us know the Japan that isn't meant to be seen -- the underground constructions that are made to keep Japan running, without trying to appeal to any aesthetic, just simple function. But to be sure, there are amazing sights to be seen underneath the concrete, and photographer Hideaki Uchiyama brings them to us, his camera giving us sights unseen and giving the dark corners special intriguing beauty. This is an incredible photobook with large pages, something to stir the imaginations of anyone who picks up this 135 page full color hardcover coffee table book. For photography fans and for anyone who has ever held a curiosity of Japan. In his third volume, Hideaki once again explores the vast underworld of Japan finding beauty and wonder where the light of the sun never shines. Again, this book carries a lot of power, including: underground laboratories where scientists study artificial organs on goats and pigs; a vegetable factory deep under Tokyo that produces some incredibly ripe and nutritious tomatoes; a bunker in Yokohama used to issue orders for attack during WWII now populated by swarms of giant house centipedes; an 11 km long evacuation tunnel underneath a mountain and much more. An index in the back describes the locations in both English and Japanese (bilingual) including impressions by Hideaki. 13" x 10". Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


TUTTLE018 A Guide To Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 ~ A Self-study Workbook For Learning Japanese Characters
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 1043 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: Japan-related book
A Guide to Writing Kanji & Kana Book 2 continues Book 1's systematic approach to learning how to write Japanese characters. With 1,166 entries, this workbook completes the study of all 1,945 characters prescribed for everyday use by the Japanese Ministry of Education. For a complete course that covers reading as well as writing Japanese, it is recommended that these workbooks be used with Kanji & Kanji: A Handbook of the Japanese Writing System, also available from Tuttle Publishing. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PAB419 Japanese Food ~ The Original "Point And Speak" Phrasebook 9
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 300 g. Price: $26.00 Product type: Study Book
Ever been to a foreign country, impatient to have a bite at traditional food but being unable to make yourself understand and get what you desired? Japanese food enthusiast, this bilingual guide is the only FOOD guide you want to bring with you for your next trip to Japan. Featuring tons of dishes, with pictures, this book will help you order or recognize anything you want to eat in Japan. Just point the dish with your finger to the waitress who'll be able to read the Japanese while you'll have the English translation. Also perfect for Japanese language students, this is an item highly recommended by all J-List's staff. 128 pages.


PAB279 Japan Underground IV
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 1500 g. Price: $78.00 Product type: shashinshu (photobook) (What is this?)
Many of us are familiar with the city scape and beauty of Japan, brave towering buildings reaching for the sky, temples with their simple aesthetic to bring people to peaceful thoughts, and the streets filled with neon lights to attract the wandering eye. However, few of us know the Japan that isn't meant to be seen -- the underground constructions that are made to keep Japan running, without trying to appeal to any aesthetic, just simple function. But to be sure, there are amazing sights to be seen underneath the concrete, and photographer Hideaki Uchiyama brings them to us, his camera giving us sights unseen and giving the dark corners special intriguing beauty. This is an incredible photobook with large pages, something to stir the imaginations of anyone who picks up this 150 page full color hardcover coffee table book. For photography fans and for anyone who has ever held a curiosity of Japan. In his fourth volume, Hideaki once again explores the vast underworld of Japan finding beauty and wonder where the light of the sun never shines. Again, this book carries a lot of power, including: underground laboratories, subway tunnels, sewage tunnel, power plants, ventilation stations, bunker and much more. An index in the back describes the locations in both English and Japanese (bilingual) including impressions by Hideaki. 13" x 10". Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


PAB969 Deco Onigiri and Chirashi for Beginners ~ Hajimeteno Kazari Makizushi
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 400 g. Price: $21.50 Product type: Hobby Book
Here's a super Japanese book that shows you how to make "deco" (decoration) onigiri in many cute shapes, using great ingredients like rice, nori and vegetables to create cute pandas, trains, airplanes, and cute animals for inclusion in your bento masterpieces -- even a family of rice ball dinosaurs! With a focus on keeping it simple, the book is great because of all the pictures, showing you exactly what to do. Japanese language, 80 pages, all color.


PHS921 TOKYO The Greatest Travel Tips ~ Eigo De Aruku Tokyo
This item can be ordered. Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Japanese Guide
If you're planning a trip to Tokyo soon but don't want to go with the typical tourist crowd, look no further. This handy travel book courtesy of JTB brings to you the highlights of everything that Tokyo is known for (and not known for as well). A fantastic venture into various districts, each with their very own flavor and style that will be everything that you're looking for. Want something traditional, check out Asakusa, known for the Asakusa Kannon (Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple). If you like electronics, why not stop by the electric town distric known as Akihabara (Akiba for the Otaku at heart). Want to try the latest catch of the day, well be sure to wake up early and bring your appetites when you visit the famed Tsukiji fish market. Additionally, you'll find great places to get souvenir, go shopping till your legs fall off, discover fine Japanese cuisine as well as Japan based oddities which include experiencing a maid cafe, getting a maiko makeover tons more! If you don't speak the language, fear not, this book also acts as a mini phrase book taught to you by original cute characters to get you to where you need to go. Included are railroad and subway maps to help you get around this bustling city. And best of all, it's written in English! Perhaps one of the highly recommended travel books out there as created by the locals themselves. Great for fans of bilingual books from Japan!


STU113 English Guide for Tokyo ~ Eigo de Tokyo wo Annai Dekimasuka
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $17.50 Product type: Study Book with CD
Another outstanding item for fans of "bilingual books," which present information in both English and Japanese, this is a specific book dedicated to talking about the history, background, culture, tourist information and more that's related to Tokyo and vicinity. It covers all the interesting spots you can visit in the city, from Shinjuku to Ueno to Tokyo Tower and Kamakura, gives information on transportation and how to talk with people in English and Japanese about this wonderful city. Comes with a CD so you can practice your listening skills, too.


HOW005 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Ichiro Kamiya who has won awards for his work from Kodansha and works for Weekly Shonen. This thick manga book focuses on guns and an inside look at how to draw characters, details (how to load weapons), clothing, accessories (gun belts, reloads), and makes excellent comments on history to make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing. Give your work that authentic feel with a book that thinks along with you and makes you think beyond that! Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W and illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

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