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Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 1

KODA034   Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 1
Number in stock: 5   Weight: 550 g.   Price: $24.00
Product type: Japanese Study Guide
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Japanese in Mangaland is not a typical language course. For anyone interested in the language and culture of the land of the Rising Sun, this book is an ideal alternative as it offers an entertaining way of learning the basics of Japanese. Text found in the popular comics or mangas are the starting point for learning written and spoken Japanese. Whether or not you are interested in manga, you can pick up the basics from these clear and concise lessons divided into 30 chapters, with plenty of practical exercises and a mini-guidebook of the 160 essential kanji. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Hiragana Times 258 Apr 2008Hiragana Times 258 Apr 2008

PHS790   Hiragana Times 258 Apr 2008
Number in stock: 7   Weight: 200 g.   Price: $8.00
Product type: Study Book
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Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers themselves who wish to share their own personal experience within the Japanese culture. IN THIS ISSUE: A few insightful articles in the Japanese culture from several articles called "Japan is called either "Nihon" or "Nippon," "The other side of the increase in Foreign Visitors to Japan," and even "How to use a Japanese PC." A look at the budding social networking group Meta4 Group KK that aims to connect the world through their interests in each others cultures. An article about ideas on how to solve Japan's Pension problem, Japan through a Western Woman's eyes, coverstory of Okutama (a treasure house of nature), a story about a dog without a leash, and a story between Louise and Haru about their Love Halfway Around the World. A super bilingual item for students of Japanese, or anyone who wants to learn more about the country! (Also written "hir@gana times"). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Maritan Concentrated Drill ~ Navy 3rd Year Ver.Maritan Concentrated Drill ~ Navy 3rd Year Ver.

PHS848   Maritan Concentrated Drill ~ Navy 3rd Year Ver.
Number in stock: 10   Weight: 500 g.   Price: $32.00
Product type: Study art book with CD
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Recently, in order to make boring textbooks more exciting, the sexy cute female anime characters were introduced and made a revolution in how manuals are done -- today you'll see cute Moe character faces on the covers of unlikely subjects such as English conversation to how to set up a Linux server or how to stop people from spying on you! Military otaku fans who love the military lifestyle now turn to the undisputed the source to get you sounding like an Authentic US Marine, Maritan Shuchu Drill. Follow your drill instructor Sergeant Martian, US Army Private Recruit Ami-san, and US Navy Lieutenant commander Neibi-san teaching you the proper use of the words "Maggot!" and "Scumbag" and even commonly used acronyms like FUBAR. Each lesson spans 2 pages, one with a comic strip providing the situation of when to use the expression, and the other page providing detailed explanation (in Japanese), pronunciation guides, and side memos by your various "drill instructors." Warning, some vulgar language is used (so it is not meant for general audiences), but is meant as a parody of the military dialog, creating that entertaining shock value coming from adorably innocent girls whom you would never expect to hear these words from. For a uniquely cute yet extremely bizarre cultural experience in Japan, this is definitely a book any anime or Moe fan will enjoy. All full color, perfect bound and written in Japanese. This is the third volume that is chock full of new material and even includes a "Drama CD" where you can listen to the dialog as you read through the pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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

STT089   Magic Ink Set ~ Multi School Marker with Retro Design / 8 colors
Number in stock: 4   Weight: 470 g.   Price: $12.50
Product type: Set of Permanent Markers
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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! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box

SZ383   SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box
Number in stock: 8   Weight: 150 g.   Price: $16.50
Product type: Traditional Japanese item
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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 you'll have beautiful india ink that's ready for writing. Plus, the act of preparing the ink is part of good calligraphy, since you're preparing your heart to write beautifully as you work. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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KEN-DAMA ~ Traditional Ball Game PenKEN-DAMA ~ Traditional Ball Game Pen

TRA158   KEN-DAMA ~ Traditional Ball Game Pen
Number in stock: 9   Weight: 80 g.   Price: $9.50
Product type: Traditional Japanese item
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A kendama is a traditional Japanese toy for children, one that's difficult to master but one that's very popular today. The object of the game is to get the ball, attached to the hammer by a string, to fly through the air and land on one of the two concave resting spots on the hammer. Like a yo-yo, once the basics are mastered, tricks can be done, including the very difficult returning the ball to the spike that holds it in place when not in use. This fun traditional game now comes to you in the form of a fully functional ball point pent. Completely designed with the all the traditional markings and a wood like exterior, this is a great item not only to grab anyone's attention, but to help you pass the time away when no one is looking. Can you take up the challenge of the kendama? (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch HankoJapanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

Get any kanji imprinted on this authentic Japanese name stamp!

HNK001   Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko
This item can be ordered.   Weight: 100 g.   Price: $12.50
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
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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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Shin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-OShin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-O

ALK004   Shin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-O
Number in stock: 10   Weight: 500 g.   Price: $14.50
Product type: Japanese Study Book
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For those making their first steps into the world of Japanese, it is hard to try to jump into reading hiragana and katakana -- the Japanese syllabary in which sounds are spelled out. An essential first step for beginning to learn to read Japanese, this new book by ALC makes the process of learning easier. With lots of space for learning to write hiragana and katakana (we recommend photocopying the pages first to maximize practice), and fun quizzes to quicken your reading speed, this book will also help with vocabulary for common objects and greetings. It also comes with a set of flash cards you can cut out and use for practice, with hiragana on one side and katakana on the other! Excellent as a first book for hiragana and katakana usage, and as a complement to general beginners level Japanese textbooks. Recommended Level: Beginner level. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Zebra New Spiral Ergonomic Pen -- Black BodyZebra New Spiral Ergonomic Pen -- Black Body

STA432   Zebra New Spiral Ergonomic Pen -- Black Body
Number in stock: 7   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $6.80
Product type: Japanese Pen
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Zebra, one of the primary makers of stationery in Japan, have developed this incredible eronomic pen meant to fit comfortably in your hand reducing stress when writing. This black ink ballpen with a 7mm point, has two methods of allowing you a good grip with less stress on your hand: 1) a cushioned, rounded yet slightly triangular grip that allows your fingers to "clamp" easily; and 2) a sprial design which allows it to rest comfortably on your handwithout sliding, allowing you to hold onto the pen with less effort. Produced by Professor Noro of Ergoseating, this is the most comfortable pen you've ever had your hand on! 5.5" long with push button release, this is for the black color. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Ge) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume Two)Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Ge) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume Two)

ALK003   Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Ge) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume Two)
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 500 g.   Price: $22.00
Product type: Japanese Study Book
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Beginning kanji study needent be difficult -- this new series by Alc (who also produce the only monthly magazine for Japanese language study directed at students, the Nihongo Journal) allows us to master the essentials of kanji, covering levels 4 and 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with only 15 minutes of practice a day! Each lesson contains 6 kanji. Each kanji is introduced with onyomi and kunyomi (the Chinese and Japanese pronunciations. Each kanji also has sample words made with that kanji along with sample sentences to practice understanding and reading in context. Finally, the writing of the kanji is shown (with stroke order) and you are given space to practice writing the kanji. In the second section of the book are short quizzes that test your understanding, and an answer key and index are included. The two volumes together help you learn 555 kanji, and translations are given in English, Chinese and Korean as well. An excellent way to learn kanji -- in small daily doses kanji practice is incredibly manageable and fun at the same time without getting over your head, and if you practice every day, within 3 months you will have a mastery over the kanji necessary for the two lower levels of the JLPT as well as a head start on 2nd level kanji. This purchase is for Volume Two (Ge), the first half of this course. 206 pages, perfectbound. This volume also contains a great reference chart for counters. Recommended Level: Beginner, but as there is no romaji, the student should be able to already read hiragana and katakana before starting this course. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Jou) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume One)Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Jou) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume One)

ALK002   Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Jou) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume One)
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 500 g.   Price: $22.00
Product type: Japanese Study Book
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Beginning kanji study needn't be difficult -- this new series by Alc (who also produce the only monthly magazine for Japanese language study directed at students, the Nihongo Journal) allows us to master the essentials of kanji, covering levels 4 and 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with only 15 minutes of practice a day! Each lesson contains 6 kanji. Each kanji is introduced with onyomi and kunyomi (the Chinese and Japanese pronunciations. Each kanji also has sample words made with that kanji along with sample sentences to practice understanding and reading in context. Finally, the writing of the kanji is shown (with stroke order) and you are given space to practice writing the kanji. In the second section of the book are short quizzes that test your understanding, and an answer key and index are included. The two volumes together help you learn 555 kanji, and translations are given in English, Chinese and Korean as well. An excellent way to learn kanji -- in small daily doses kanji practice is incredibly manageable and fun at the same time without getting over your head, and if you practice every day, within 3 months you will have a mastery over the kanji necessary for the two lower levels of the JLPT as well as a head start on 2nd level kanji. This purchase is for Volume One (Jou), the first half of this course. 190 pages, perfectbound. Recommended Level: Beginner, but as there is no romaji, the student should be able to already read hirogana and katakana before starting this course. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Positive Mind SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Positive Mind

STA602   SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Positive Mind
Number in stock: 7   Weight: 120 g.   Price: $6.00
Product type: Mechanical Pencil
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Taking aroma therapy to the next level, here's SUPPLIO, makers of mechanical pencils with a scent. This pack comes with a pencil that can hold lead at a 0.5 mm measurement for writing that requires plenty of details. One click and you'll be able to smell the aromatic scent of rose or flowers with this pack to get you into a positive mood -- great for fans of unique rose scented products from Japan. Comes with an additional pack of 20 additional pencil leads as part of the set. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

pen aroma

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SUPPLIO Green ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for HealingSUPPLIO Green ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Healing

STA600   SUPPLIO Green ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Healing
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 120 g.   Price: $6.00
Product type: Aroma Mechanical Pencil w/ 20 Leads
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Taking aroma therapy to the next level, here's SUPPLIO, makers of mechanical pencils with a scent. This pack comes with a pencil that can hold lead at a 0.5 mm measurement for writing that requires plenty of details. One click and you'll be able to smell an aromatic scent designed for "healing" with this pack that will bring back those much needed hit points after a long day at school or work. Great for fans of unique aroma scented products from Japan. Comes with an additional pack of 20 additional pencil leads as part of the set. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

pen aroma

pen aroma

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SUPPLIO Blue~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for RefreshSUPPLIO Blue~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Refresh

STA601   SUPPLIO Blue~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Refresh
Number in stock: 6   Weight: 120 g.   Price: $6.00
Product type: Aroma Mechanical Pencil w/ 20 Leads
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Taking aroma therapy to the next level, here's SUPPLIO, makers of mechanical pencils with a scent. This pack comes with a pencil that can hold lead at a 0.5 mm measurement for writing that requires plenty of details. One click and you'll be able to smell an aromatic scent designed to refresh your senses with this pack, leaving you in a positive mood -- great for fans of unique aroma scented products from Japan. Comes with an additional pack of 20 additional pencil leads as part of the set. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

pen aroma

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Cinnamoangels Shitajiki (Underlay)Cinnamoangels Shitajiki (Underlay)

STA543   Cinnamoangels Shitajiki (Underlay)
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $3.00
Product type: Stationery
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Blasting forth into your personal study space, here comes the spunky Cinnamoangels, then newest addition to Sanrio's Cinnamoroll Cafe. This is a Cinnamoangels 'shitajiki', what could loosely be described as an underlay, or something that you put under you paper when you're writing so you don't damage the next page in your notebook. A B5-sized shitajiki with Chiffon, Mocha, and Azuki, and lots of cute symbols from the Cinnamoangels' world. Includes a big round sticker. "Talking, laughing, friends forever! Pop and cute, girls never stop!" (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX HankoJapanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko

Get your very own custom Japanese "hanko" stamp!

HNK003   Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko
This item can be ordered.   Weight: 100 g.   Price: $28.00
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
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Here's a deluxe custom-made name stamp with case and ink included. The stamp is made of hard wood and laser-etched for perfect imprinting on paper every time. It comes with a high quality plastic case and red ink pad right inside, so you are never without the ability to stamp your name wherever you are. This stamp is also suitable to be legally used as an official name stamp in Japan, if registered with a city office in Japan.

You can choose between 1-4 kanji, hiragana or katakana characters, 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:

Most foreign names are written in the standard katakana character set. This says "Dennis." We can help choose intereting-looking kanji for your name. These characters mean "exit" "mercy" and "happiness" and are also read "Dennis." Why get a name at all? Choose a kanji character you like and have it printed as large as possible on the hanko stamp. This is ai (love).

Just about anything is possible with these great custom-made Japanese name stamps. 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 you include a pronunciation guide for all unique spelling 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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Japanese Custom Made Stamp hanko Japanese Custom Made Stamp

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Kana de MangaKana de Manga

KDM001   Kana de Manga
This item is in stock in San Diego.   Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can)   Price: $12.50
Product type: Japanese Study Guide
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Japanese Comic books and cartoons have taken the world by storm. To remain on the cutting edge of the manga and anime tred, through, you've got to learn the lingo of the Land of the Rising Sun. Kana de Manga makes learning hiragana and katakana-the "ABCs of Japanese" - fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Memorize the characters, study the stroke orders, enjoy the pictures; with a little patience and practice, you'll be reading and writing Japanese in no time at all! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Zebra Spiral Ergonomic Pen -- GreenZebra Spiral Ergonomic Pen -- Green

STA508   Zebra Spiral Ergonomic Pen -- Green
Number in stock: 3   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $6.80
Product type: High-Tech Pen
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New from Zebra Japan, these Spiral Ergonomics Pens are a joy to hold and look so cool. The rubber grip on the tip side are comfy on the finger tips and the innovative spiral design rests well against the hand for a smooth writing experience. This pen is equipped with a .7mm pen tip. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

minna pen

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The Complete Japanese Verb GuideThe Complete Japanese Verb Guide

TUTTLE045   The Complete Japanese Verb Guide
This item is in stock in San Diego.   Weight: 650 g.   Price: $14.95
Product type: Study Guide
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A companion volume to The Complete Japanese Expression Guide and The Complete Japanese Adjective Guide, with over 600 verbs.

The key to Japanese is knowing how to use verbs, and no other book about Japanese verbs contains as much useful information as The Complete Japanese Verb Guide. Compiled and edited with the needs of the student in mind, this book is an invaluable reference guide for anyone learning the Japanese language. Besides introducing over 600 verbs and heir meanings, this authoritative reference and study aid lists each verb in romaji, hiragana, and kanji; indicates whether a verb is transitive or intransitive, and presents all the conjugated forms. Also included are explanations of polite language and lists of compound verbs and suru verbs. Conjugated forms not ordinarily used with particular verbs are denoted. Furthermore, hundreds of example sentences show how to use verbs correctly - a great help to students who must compose sentences in Japanese. The Complete Japanese Verb Guide will enable you to:

    Instantly find any conjugation for hundreds of verbs
    Use the right preposition for each verb
    Write each verb using its Japanese characters
    Improve your command of the colloquial language.
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The Inscrutable Japanese ~ Gokaisareru NihonjinThe Inscrutable Japanese ~ Gokaisareru Nihonjin

STU030   The Inscrutable Japanese ~ Gokaisareru Nihonjin
Number in stock: 5   Weight: 300 g.   Price: $14.00
Product type: Study Book (pocket size)
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Why does Japan get misunderstood? A simple explanation would be because of its cultura differences. But since every contry can lay claim to a unique culture, why, many people wonder, is Japan misunderstood so much more than the other nations of the world? This book describes the mechanisms operating behind the Japanese behavior in instances where misunderstandings with other cultures occur. It also provides hints on how to explain Japanese behavior, as well as the cultuarl background behind such behavior, to people from other nations. This pocket sized book features 41 commonly asked questions that are grouped into four primary themes: The Ambiguous Japanese, The Modest But Proud Japanese, Mysteries of the Japanese Workplace, and Strange Japanese Social Phenomena, all which help you understand the logic behind Japanese mannerisms. Find out the answers to "Why to the Japanese say "Yes" all the time," "Why don't the Japanese complain about high prices," and "Why don't the Japanese go home right after work. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Nihongo Conversation Training ~ CD Book - KaiwaNihongo Conversation Training ~ CD Book - Kaiwa

STU056   Nihongo Conversation Training ~ CD Book - Kaiwa
Number in stock: 1   Weight: 500 g.   Price: $32.00
Product type: Study Book with CD
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When we study Japanese, we're often focused on the details of various challenges, the reading and pronunciation of a certain character or using the write particles that we sometimes don't get the opportunity to put them to practice in speaking. Author Hitomi Kobayashi aims to change that with this book which focuses primarily on the art of speaking Japanese. The book is split up useful chapters that take you through a dialog (which you can practice with a friend or read along with the CD) to help you pick up the speed and tempo of speaking the language. Practice conversations set you through several mock situations (or themes) teaching you a varity of useful expressions that will allow you get your point across. Although the book is written in full Japanese, it features furigana pronunciation and includes English, Chinese, and Korean translations for definitions on the bottom of the various exercises. The book also lables the sections of the CD in relation to each lesson for quicker access to additional learning material. Brought to you by Ask Publishing. Recommended for those who have at least 1 year in Japanese study. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Japanese Hooded Sweatshirt 'Sake-bito' (I Love Alcohol) -- Unisex

A great new hoody with a bizarre kanji message!

SHIRT-KANJI4   Japanese Hooded Sweatshirt "Sake-bito" (I Love Alcohol) -- Unisex
IN STOCK   Weight: 900 g.   Price: $34.95
Product type: Hooded Sweatshirt
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Here's a great hoody for the cooler months that features a wacky kanji message: "sake-bito" (lit. "alcohol-person"), which parodies the famous "shima-bito" (island-person) shirt from Okinawa. This message could be translated as "I love alcohol" and is great for those who love to throw one back every now and again. Incredibly soft and warm, this hoodie is an excellent 80-20% cotton polyester blend that will provide years of soft warmth for you. Sizes in stock are S, M, L, XL. These hoodies are unisex and can be worn by both guys and girls. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) (SZHS SZHM SZHL SZHXL)

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Pentel Flexfit GT Ballpoint PenPentel Flexfit GT Ballpoint Pen

STA500   Pentel Flexfit GT Ballpoint Pen
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $3.80
Product type: High-Tech Pen
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This new model "Flexfit GUT" ballpoint pen from Pentel features an innovative grip design that can be adjusted based on your grip, it twists left or right at varying degrees (there's actually a little meter to show you what level you're at) and is wider at the base for easy holding. The clicker is solid and releases by pushing the clip. Another great design from the pencrafters at Pentel. This is a black ink pen. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Word's World Word Book with 2 Check Sheets -- RED + GREENWord's World Word Book with 2 Check Sheets -- RED + GREEN

STA578   Word's World Word Book with 2 Check Sheets -- RED + GREEN
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 100 g.   Price: $2.50
Product type: Study aid
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This organized Word Book notepad is great study tool for language students, with page number (for easy reference in your textbook), word, pronunciation, and Japanese columns. Includes green and red overlays so you can black out red or green highlighted text blocks for self-quizzing. 55 pages. Approx 6.5 x 3.5 inches. The red and green color overlays are removable and re-insertable, so you can pick which one you want as the cover. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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notebook word book


The Manga Cook Book

JANM001   The Manga Cook Book
This item can be ordered.   Weight: 300 g.   Price: $17.95
Product type: Study Book
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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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

cookbook bilingual book

cookbook bilingual book

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How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1

HOW005   How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1
This item is in stock in San Diego.   Weight: 600 g.   Price: $16.50
Product type: Japanese Traditional
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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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Jazz Up Your Japanese With Onomatopoeia For All LevelsJazz Up Your Japanese With Onomatopoeia For All Levels

KODA018   Jazz Up Your Japanese With Onomatopoeia For All Levels
This item is in stock in San Diego   Weight: 355 g.   Price: $19.00
Product type: Study Item
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Onomatopoeia is one of the most outstanding features of the Japanese language. Its acquisition is essential for students who wish to speak (or understand) natural Japanese, read literature or manga, or watch anime in the original. The problem is that Japanese onomatopoeic words are so different from their English equivalents (words such as pop, bang, splat, and squeak) that they are extremely hard to remember and put into practice.

The book begins with an introduction that outlines what "onomatopoeia" means in both English and Japanese. It covers sound and meaning in general, onomatopoeia in English, sound symbolism in English and Japanese, Japanese onomatopoeia and mimesis, types of Japanese onomatopoeia, grammatical functions of Japanese onomatopoeia, Japanese written forms, and how new Japanese onomatopoeic words are formed (for example, in manga).

This introductory material is all-important, for without the overall picture it presents, students are forced to learn Japanese onomatopoeia by rote, one word at a time, as if each was unique unto itself, as if each had no logical connection with any other word, and as if Japanese onomatopoeia was a huge, ugly hodgepodge instead of the beautiful, well-organized microcosm that it is.

However, this introduction alone would not suffice to produce fluency. Onomatopoeia must be seen in action for that to happen. This is done in the second part of the book, which consists of eleven situational dialogues that allow students to eavesdrop on Japanese speaking the way they do in real life. The dialogues are given in Japanese script (with furigana over all kanji), romanization, and English translation. Each example of onomatopoeia that appears in the dialogue has its own commentary, including definitions, usage, and two or more sample sentences. Cultural notes are given when they help to clarify the situation presented in the dialogue. Each dialogue is followed by a quiz.

With its edifying introduction and lively dialogues, Jazz Up Your Japanese with Onomatopoeia: For All Levels will, without a doubt, help students come to grips with this intriguing aspect of the Japanese language, whether they be intermediate students who can benefit from seeing onomatopoeia used in a variety of situations or beginning students who, as they slowly add new onomatopoeia to their vocabulary, will profit from seeing how these words fit into a larger, fully developed scheme. The book will also, whatever the level, make Japanese much more fun to study. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Japanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no KihonJapanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no Kihon

PB760   Japanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no Kihon
Number in stock: 6   Weight: 400 g.   Price: $21.50
Product type: Study Book
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The world over, Japanese cooking is becoming famous for its beautiful arrangement, delicate tastes and low-calorie nutrition qualities. More and more are Japanese restaurants becoming the popular places to eat, and still has a feeling of mystique to the preparation. This book takes the mystique out of Japanese cooking and enables you to try cooking traditional meals right in your own home! Everything is written in both English and Japanese, so it is a great chance to study the language as well as the cuisine! 60 of the greatest Japanese dishes are represented in this bilingual cookbook from the traditional to the modern, from basic meals to more complex ones, but always with simple and easy to understand instructions. Full color photos show the finished product and stages in preparation. The recipes include the basic (rice, miso soup, beef bowl or gyudon, sushi, soba) to more complex meals (Japan-style curry rice, sukiyaki, yakisoba, rolled omelettes, manju). It also includes a brief survey of Japanese ingredients with photos so you can locate them easily in your local Asian foods store, cooking utensils, how to prepare complete meals and bentos, and dining etiquette. Perfect for anyone who has an interest in traditional and modern Japanese cuisine and sure to be an incredible guide for your adventures in Japanese cooking. Softcover perfectbound, 192 pages full color. 6" x 8.5" (15 x 21 cm) (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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

STA560   SLICCI ~ Pentel New Stylish Gel Ink Pen 0.3mm --10 Colors Set
Number in stock: 2   Weight: 200 g.   Price: $24.00
Product type: Set of Japanese Pens
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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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

color pen pentel

color pen pentel

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The Tales of Miyazawa KenjiThe Tales of Miyazawa Kenji

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STU029   The Tales of Miyazawa Kenji
This item can be ordered.   Weight: 300 g.   Price: $16.50
Product type: Study Book (pocket size)
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Kenji Miyazawa is one of the finest writers of fiction in Japan's postwar period, who crafted many works that are loved by children and grown-ups alike, creator of Night of Galactic Railroad, which inspired Galaxy Express 999. Here's a bilingual book that presents eight of his stories to you in both English and the original Japanese. Included are his seminal works The Restaurant of Many Orders, The Wildcat and the Acorns and Night of the Festival. 200 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Balloon Eraser Vol.1HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Balloon Eraser Vol.1

STT018   HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Balloon Eraser Vol.1
Number in stock: 2   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $2.00
Product type: Wacky Item
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A very natsukashii (nostalgic) piece of memoribilia for all anime fans, here's a cool eraser featuring Kenshiro from the hit anime "Hokuto no Ken" (or Fist of the North Star in the West). This is a fully functional eraser that can be used or set up for display and is in cased in a thick cardstock case will the illustration of Kenshiro posed in a fighting position with nunchucks in hand. The eraser itself is pretty cool, which has a cut out of a quotation that says "Omae wa mo Shindeiru..." (You Die Too). Kakko ii (cool)! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

comic hokutono

comic hokutono


HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Balloon Eraser Vol.2HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Balloon Eraser Vol.2

STT019   HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Balloon Eraser Vol.2
Number in stock: 3   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $2.00
Product type: Wacky Item
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A very natsukashii (nostalgic) piece of memoribilia for all anime fans, here's a cool eraser featuring Kenshiro from the hit anime "Hokuto no Ken" (or Fist of the North Star in the West). This is a fully functional eraser that can be used or set up for display and is in cased in a thick cardstock case will the illustration of Kenshiro posed in a fighting position. The eraser itself is pretty cool, which has a cut out of a quotation that says "Hidebutsu" (famous last words of each victim before they die). Kakko ii (cool)! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

comic hokutono

comic hokutono


HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Mini Memo Book Vol.2HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Mini Memo Book Vol.2

STT017   HOKUTO NO KEN ~ Parody Comic Mini Memo Book Vol.2
Number in stock: 5   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $2.80
Product type: Wacky Item
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If you've always wanted to make up your own dialog for a comic, here's your chance. This fun manga features images of "Hokuto no Ken" (Fist of the North Star in the West) that has empty bubbles that allow you to fill it in with your very own dialog. This book features a series of scenes that are repeated over and over again, allowing you to create various versions of the same scene, which can lead to hilarious results. Come up with a dialog and pass it to your other friends and see what wacky stories emerge. This is volume 2. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

comic hokutono comic

hokutono comic


Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7

PHS822   Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7
Number in stock: 8   Weight: 250 g.   Price: $11.00
Product type: English Comic (Bilingual Comic)
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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). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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New Check Set with Erasable Pentel Handy-line Slim (Knock type Marker)New Check Set with Erasable Pentel Handy-line Slim (Knock type Marker)

STT082   New Check Set with Erasable Pentel Handy-line Slim (Knock type Marker)
Number in stock: 1   Weight: 50 g.   Price: $6.00
Product type: Study Material
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Get your study on with this brand new "Check Set" of study products by Pentel. Simply use the green highlighter to mark those tough vocabulary words, and cover the page with the red sheet and the highlighted words will automatically be blocked out, allowing you to test your language skills. However, this set also comes with a marker that works as an eraser for the green highlighter, allowing you to make any further corrections or changes as needed. As the name on the writing instrument says it's very "Handy" indeed. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

study check set

study check set


Kana Bath ChartKana Bath Chart

ZK403   Kana Bath Chart
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 100 g.   Price: $4.50
Product type: Japanese Study
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Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese kana characters (Hiragana and Katakana) -- study in the bath! This handy kana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath where you can 'make your kanji stick' by studying during your daily washing up ritual. Good for people with a basic knowledge of the Japanese kana, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the kana characters even has little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character. An indispensable study item that will have you reading kana with confidence in no time! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

How to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no TsukurikataHow to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no Tsukurikata

STU023   How to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no Tsukurikata
Number in stock: 2   Weight: 350 g.   Price: $22.00
Product type: Bento Book
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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 figures so you too can make these lunches. However, the best thing about this photobook are the wonderful samples utilized in creating this collection that feature famous talent like Koda Kumi, Orange Range, Ichiro Suzuki, Hard Gay (Razor Ramon) Maria Sharapova, Gatchaman, and of course Hello Kitty as well. This is a great item that ventures into the world of Japanese food culture from a mom's perspective. Kawaii (cute)! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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Basic Kanji Drill New -- 1st GradeBasic Kanji Drill New -- 1st Grade

ASA051   Basic Kanji Drill New -- 1st Grade
This item is in stock in Japan.   Weight: 100 g.   Price: $3.25
Product type: Japanese Study
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For students of Japanese who want another way to increase their kanji skills, or for those who just want a good way to practice, here is a kanji workbook to get you up to speed starting from the Japanese first grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercise