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| Click the image above to view these productsJapanese Study Aids (View All)J-List truly loves Japan, and wants to spread our love of Japanese pop culture to as many people around the world as we can. We also incourage studying Japanese and learning the Japanese writing systems, whether you want to go all-out and learn Japanese or just find out more about the language by mastering hiragana and katakana.

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| | STT089 Magic Ink Set ~ Multi School Marker with Retro Design / 8 colors | Number in stock: 3 Weight: 470 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Set of Permanent Markers
|   | | 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, and yellow. Individually boxed and is used directly from the bottle that's topped off with a maker tip. You'll love using these very handy markers! 
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| | DS3516 Kanji DS Dictionary | Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $68.00 Product type: NINTENDO 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 kana, kanji and English letters you enter for speedy lookup. Input is done on the lower screen, while results appear on the top screen -- it's beautiful! There are many other features, too, such as pronunciation of English words, a "Jump" feature for looking up English words, several quiz functions, the ability to save words for later study, and more. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with one year of previous study at least. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). |
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| | DS6449 Beautiful Kanji Training | Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
|   | | 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 party game for 2-6 players in which a group of people can compete to write, with options for limiting the character level to third grade or sixth grade; and Beautiful Kanji Dictionary, which lets you write your own characters and get advice on how to make them more beautiful or teach you how kanji characters came to mean what they mean. The game is special because it acts just like a Japanese teacher, patiently correcting the characters you get wrong, fixing stroke order or circling in read points you need to notice. A really amazing tool for students of Japanese! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with three years of previous study at least. Great for studying the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test). 
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| | HNK001 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko | Custom Order Item Weight: 100 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
|   | 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 your local city office). You can choose between 1-6 kanji, hiragana or katakana characters, and the Japanese staff of J-List will be happy to help you choose the best character for what you want to express. This type of stamp is usually used for names, and there are multiple approaches foreigners can take when choosing a name. Here are three examples:  |  |  | | This is an example of a name in katakana, the Japanese writing system used for foreign words and names. It says "Payne." | Kanji can be chosen based on their pronunciation, too. In this case we're using the "peh" sound from Peking ("North Capital") and the "in" sound from the Buddhist temple Byodoin near Kyoto. | There are ways of choosing kanji based on meaning, called ateji or forcing a reading on a character. For example, "Payne" comes from the French pan (bread), the name could be written with a character (archaic in this case) for bread. |
This stamp can also be used to express your favorite character or concept, from love (ai) to sincerity (makoto) to a wacky message you'd like to create, as long as it can fit within the character limit for this stamp. After adding this item to your shopping cart you can type comments to the J-List staff and we'll verify the characters you want before finalizing the order. We also humbly request to include a pronunciation guide for all unique spelling of names. Since the stamps are custom made by a company here in Japan, please allow 2-4 weeks for your name stamp to be made, prior to the shipping date. 
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| | HNK002 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko | Custom Order Item Weight: 100 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
|   | Hanko, or name stamps, are a big part of the difference between Japan and the West, and when you "sign" an important document you always do it with one of these stamps. Here's a very flexible custom-printed stamp that will allow you to create just about any message you want in Japanese! This stamp is wide enough to allow you up to 8 characters of Japanese (either kanji, hiragana or katakana) per line, allowing for more complex words and phrases. You can also add additional lines, allowing you to create a larger stamp three lines high, for example one that was 8 characters by three lines for a total of 24 characters. English letters can also be typeset, 14 characters per line. Here are three examples:  |  | | The wider stamp is recommend if you have a longer Japanese name that won't fit easily into one of the other stamps. For example, Chieko Hasegawa. | You could choose a simple Japanese phrase that you wanted for your stamps, like "arigato" (thank you). |  |  | | Make a stamp of your favorite Japanese quote. This one is "You're not going to die. I will protect you" from Evangelion. | Or recreate your favorite Haruhi Suzumiya line, like "I have no interest in normal human beings." | | | You can also get English letters typeset, 14 characters per line. Note that if a word is cut off, it will have to be moved to the next line down. |
As with the other custom name stamps, the native Japanese staff of J-List will be happy to work with you to get just the right phrase created for you. After adding this item to your shopping cart you can type comments to the J-List staff and we'll verify the characters you want before finalizing the order. We also humbly request a pronunciation guide for all unique spellings of names. Because the stamps are custom made by a company here in Japan, please allow 2-4 weeks for your name stamp to be made. 
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| | 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! 
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| | 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! 
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| | 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! 
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| | DSLP002 Love Plus PLUS | Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $65.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
|   | | Love Plus is the awesome dating-sim game for the Nintendo DS that's changed definition of finding virtual love, anime style. Now you can preorder the sequel, which will feature even more exciting love simulation with Manaka Takane, the "good girl" type who's in your class, tsundere Rinko Kobayakawa, and the slightly experienced Nene Anegasaki. Other newly planned features include: new scenarios and visuals including 'extraordinary experiences' and real time events around the clock, a more robust text correspondence system, the ability to import character data from the original game, and more. As an example, you'll be able to go on trips to onsen hot springs, sleep in the same room with the girls and have night time conversation with them in bed... Other new features include mini-game Moero! Taisen Puzzle Drama, a Love Fitness workout companion where you can exercise with your virtual girlfriend, and downloadable content from DS kiosks around Japan. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the game itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. 
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A great way to learn about Japan, in both languages! | | SS223 JAPAN -- Introduced in English and Japanese ~ Eigo de Shouwai suru Nihon | Number in stock: 3 Weight: 450 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Study Item
|   | | Sure to be a popular item for those who don't know anything about the Japanese language, this easy to follow guide will help you pick up and develop your vocabulary in no time with the aid of comical and entertaining images. Although it does contain parts written both in Japanese and English, the relaxed tone of the book and easy to follow illustrations prove to be a refreshingly casual approach to learning this language with out being overwhelmed with the formalities of a text book. Split up to 6 different parts simply entitled 1) Welcome to Japan, 2) Communication, 3) Sightseeing, 4) History and Culture, 5) Food and Cooking, and 6) Japanese Life Style, it will cover and help you get through most situations throughout your travels in Japan. More than just a lesson on how to pronounce phrases and developing your vocabulary, you also get tidbits of insider information regarding the history and culture regarding some of Japan's most notable exports - the Ninja, Karate, sushi, and even Japanese nursery tales. Once you pick this book up, you can't put it down, and will want to continue reading it over and over again to make new discoveries you didn't catch initially. Highly recommended. 
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