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M-EGURPN Optical Egg Mouse -- Pink ~ Elecom
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 400 g. Price: $30.00 Product type: Computer Item
Elecom has put out some some great innovations in ergonomic design, and today here's their latest design featuring a egg shaped ergonomically-friendly optical mouse. Of course, since it's an optical mouse you don't even have to clean a neanderthal trackball mechanism. The mouse features 3 buttons with an extra large scroller, connects to your computer via a convenient USB port and is functional with Windows, Vista, XP (SP2) and Windows 2000 (SP4). Measurements are W6.5 X D8.6 x H4.6 cm (2.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches). This purchase is for the pink color version. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


M-EGURBK Optical Egg Mouse -- Black ~ Elecom
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 400 g. Price: $30.00 Product type: Computer Item
Elecom has put out some some great innovations in ergonomic design, and today here's their latest design featuring a egg shaped ergonomically-friendly optical mouse. Of course, since it's an optical mouse you don't even have to clean a neanderthal trackball mechanism. The mouse features 3 buttons with an extra large scroller, connects to your computer via a convenient USB port and is functional with Windows, Vista, XP (SP2) and Windows 2000 (SP4). Measurements are W6.5 X D8.6 x H4.6 cm (2.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches). This purchase is for the black color version. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


NK154-09 2009 Calendar -- Traditional Illustrations ~ Heart of Zen
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: 2009 Wall Calendar
A superb collection of famous works of art from Japanese kakejiku scrolls (also written ''kakejiku''), which are hung in tea rooms for classic Japanese tea ceremony in the toko-no-ma, a recessed area made especially for displaying beautiful objects in a traditional way. Shaped and printed to look like a real tea ceremony wall scroll, this 2007 calendar measures 80 x 30 cm (31 x 12 in). An extremely beautiful item for fans of Japanese art. 7 sheets. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Get 15% off 4 or more calendars! Just add 4 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout. Order 4 or more calendars and get your mailing tubes free! Click here for additional information on calendars.


SS125 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 6
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 250 g. Price: $11.50 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). (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


SS126 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 4
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 250 g. Price: $11.50 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). (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


PB652 Catchy Japanese Phrases II ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho 2
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 200 g. Price: $21.50 Product type: Study Item
The first "Catchy Japanese Phrases" book by The Japan Times was such a hit with J-List customers studying Japanese, that we are pleased to bring you the second in the series. This is a book designed to help you to become a conversationalist in Japanese by having you study common situations and the phrases you would commonly use in them. Containing hundreds of frequently-used Japanese phrases in a format easy for studying, each page contains 4 ready-to-use phrases that can be cut out and used as a study card. On one side of the card, the situation you might use the phrase plus the phrase itself in English, Chinese or Korean is written. On the back is the Japanese phrase written in Japanese (with furigana on top of the kanji) and in romaji (English letters). The author suggests using the cards to drill yourself so that soon you'll be able to recognize these phrases in conversation and on TV, and be able to make or predict the answer in Japanese. This is a great tool designed to improve your ability in conversational Japanese, as well as teach you a lot of the phrases that are really fun to know. 148 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


MNG802 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 5
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 250 g. Price: $11.50 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). (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


PB566 Catchy Japanese Phrases ~ Nihongo Maruanki Cho
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 200 g. Price: $21.50 Product type: Study Item
Looking to become a conversationalist in Japanese? Then this unique Japanese study book is for you. This book containing hundreds of frequently-used Japanese phrases in a format easy for studying. Each page contains 4 ready-to-use phrases that can be cut out and used as a study card. On one side of the card, the situation you might use the phrase plus the phrase itself in English, Chinese or Korean is written. On the back is the Japanese phrase written in Japanese (with furigana on top of the kanji) and in romaji (English letters). The author suggests using the cards to drill yourself so that soon you'll be able to recognize these phrases in conversation and on TV, and be able to make or predict the answer in Japanese. This is a great tool designed to improve your ability in conversational Japanese, as well as teach you a lot of the phrases that are really fun to know. 140 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PB561 Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 1 ~ vol. 3
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 600 g. Price: $11.50 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. Each volume of the three volume set is 60 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS873 Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 450 g. Price: $28.50 Product type: Study Book
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 livingin Japan. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


SG231-09 2009 Calendar -- Japan Night Scene
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: 2009 Wall Calendar
Japan is a beautiful place, and it literally shines at night. Here is a calendar capturing the stunning beauty and mystery of Japan's yakei (night scenes). Decorate your wall with these spectacular photos of cities like Yokohama, Kobe and Hakodate, Hokkaido -- they even show you Shinjuku, Tokyo from the air in all its glory. A superb item for Japanophiles! 53 X 38 cm, 7 sheets total. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Get 15% off 4 or more calendars! Just add 4 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout. Order 4 or more calendars and get your mailing tubes free! Click here for additional information on calendars.


CMC011 COPIC Ciao! ~ Basic Double Marker Set in 36 Colors
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 450 g. Price: $120.00 Product type: Art Pens
Serious artists know that Japan's famous pen maker COPIC creates the best tools for creating art. Here's a gorgeous set of 36 high end artist's pens with a super brush that are great for coloring and sketch art. A wide range of basic pen colors are included, from black to pale red to first yellow and more. These are standard sized hand held thin markers which are double sided, one side featuring a standard wide edge with the other being a finer tipped point for more detailed work. Comes in a sturdy transparent casing. Perfect for modeling work or character design. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


SG152-09 2009 Calendar -- Michi ~ Proverb (1 Tube)
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: 2009 Wall Calendar
Another interesting calendar for the esoteric side of you, featuring various wise old slogans in kanji. Students of Japanese will especially enjoy them as they have hiragana by all the kanji, making the meanings easy to look up. A truly beautiful item for anyone, whether you love the way kanji looks aesthetically and want to improve your interior design, or if you're striving to learn more about Japan. 76x35 cm (30x14 in), 13 sheets. Printed with soy ink, on 70% recycled paper. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Get 15% off 4 or more calendars! Just add 4 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout. Order 4 or more calendars and get your mailing tubes free! Click here for additional information on calendars.

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)

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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DS0405 Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $45.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
There's exactly one way to write kanji characters correctly, with a specific stroke order for each that you're supposed to keep to every time you write. The trouble is, Japanese people themselves eventually forget this proper way to write, making their characters sloppy and hard to read. Here's a great learning tool to help both Japanese people and foreigners write kanji well. In this great learning tool, you write all the characters learned in first through sixth grade, with a digital teacher inside the game who judges how well you wrote. Also features various drills to test your ability to read and write the first 900 kanji characters. It turns your Nintendo DS into a great learning tool! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) 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 2-3 years of previous study at least. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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DS3516 Kanji DS Dictionary
This item can be ordered. Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 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 (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


NK16-09 2009 Calendar -- Garden of Four Seasons
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: 2009 Wall Calendar
A lovely calendar depicting lovely Japanese garden scenes from Japan's most famous "nihon-teien" (Japanese gardens), this calendar is a must-have for any Japan lover. Luscious gardens of both rock and plant varieties shot in the different seasons of the year. Spectacular scenery in awe inspiring vibrant colors. Measures 53 x 38 cm (20 x 14 in). 7 sheets. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Get 15% off 4 or more calendars! Just add 4 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout. Order 4 or more calendars and get your mailing tubes free! Click here for additional information on calendars.


JANM003 SAMURAI CONFIDENTIAL
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 500 g. Price: $19.95 Product type: Manga Guide (What is this?)
A sweeping pictorial that showcases the private, often complex lives of Japan's most famous samurai warriors. Acclaimed storyteller and manga artist Ryuto Kanzaki makes her English-language debut with Samurai Confidential, a sweeping pictorial that showcases the private, often complex lives of Japan's most famous samurai warriors. More that just a lavish picture book, though, Samurai Confidential is rich with nuggets of information not normally found in mainstream history books. From the Tokugawa shogunate to the final days of Edo, from Kenshin to Ieyasu to Musashi, Samurai Confidential has all the bushi bases covered. A stunning 64-page hardcover with 16 color pages, this hand-drawn masterpiece is as beautiful as it is educational. A perfect gift for anyone that is interested in Japan, its art, or its history. Ryuto Kanzaki has been writing short stories and drawing manga for more than 30 years. Among her best-known books are Yashaou; Bay City Blues; and Maka ga Mieru (which she wrote under the pen name Aoi Nana). Her family is actually descended from the legendary Taira no Masakado, one of Japan's first bushi. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.

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)

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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SS277 Japanese Folk Tales 1 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 1
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study Book with CD
For those who wish to learn a little more about Japanese folktales, here's the perfect book for you. Brought to you by Benjamin Woodward and Japan Times, this book was intended to help little children learn how to speak and read English using the familiar stories of Japan they grew up with. The stories are completely written in English with Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom to add a little explanation and develop vocabulary. This book comes with an audio CD to help you along and is a great supplement for those learning both English and Japanese. Book 1 includes the folktales "Peach Boy", "Click Click Mountain", "The Stone Buddhas", "The Kappa Prays for Rain", and "The Rolling Rice Ball." (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


CD-PARA03 ANIME PARA PARA MAX US MIX 3
Number in stock: 8 Shipping (within USA): $0.00 Price: $12.98 Product type: Anime Music CD (What is this?)
"Para Para" is a kind of hyper-synchronized "Obon dancing" set to Euro beat, that all the popular kogals (valley girls of Japan) dance to. Adding a bit of an anime twist for your enjoyment, this CD set brings to you 20 of the hippest of beats as deemed by Geneon Entertainment so you too can get your groove on! Enjoy this 3rd volume with all new tracks! Don't Make Me Wild Like You (Ranma 1/2) The Smile Bomb (yu Yu Hakusho) Dream Shift (Raijin-Oh) We Are (ONE PIECE) Good Morning (Hunter X Hunter) Good-bye Tears (Ryu Knight) Futuristic Superstar Idol (VS knight Lamune & 40 Fire) Hang in There Exercise! (Ganbaruga) Life is just starting to Look-Up Man (Genji Tsuushin Agedama) It's all Wit and Courage! Medabots (Medabots) I'll Give you Romance (Dragon Ball) Rest for the Angel (Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko) CARNIVAL - BABEL (Blue Seed) Twinkle Star (Miss Comet) Keep on (Digimon Adventure) voice (Duel Masters) TRUTH (Sherato) dis - (Infinite Ryvius) CENTURY COLOR (Turn A Gundam) Love Destiny (Sister Princess) Bonus Track "Music "Brains" Non Stop Dance Remix 3 (US Exclusive) Also great for fans of Yoko Ishida (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


SS278 Japanese Folk Tales 2 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 2
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study Book with CD
For those who wish to learn a little more about Japanese folktales, here's the perfect book for you. Brought to you by Benjamin Woodward and Japan Times, this book was intended to help little children learn how to speak and read English using the familiar stories of Japan they grew up with. The stories are completely written in English with Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom to add a little explanation and develop vocabulary. This book comes with an audio CD to help you along and is a great supplement for those learning both English and Japanese. Book 2 includes the folktales "Urashimataro", "The Monkey and the Crab", "The Man with the Lump", "The Carrot, the Burdock, and the Radish." (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


PHS683 Japanese Folk Tales 4 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 4
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study book with CD
If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page will retell the story, but in full Japanese. Included inside is a 40 min CD which retells the story so you can practice along. Learn classic tales of The Kettle of Happiness, Dumpling Scaredy-Cat, Old Man Blossom, The Farting Wife, plus other stories all Japanese are familiar with. A great item for those interested in traditional Japanese comedy known as Rakugo. This is book 4 of the series. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS684 Japanese Folk Tales 5 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 5
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study book with CD
If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page will retell the story, but in full Japanese. Included inside is a 40 min CD which retells the story so you can practice along. Learn classic tales of One Inch, The Tongueless Sparrow, The Tiger in the Screen, Mouse Wrestling, plus other stories all Japanese are familiar with. A great item for those interested in traditional Japanese comedy known as Rakugo. This is book 5 of the series. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS682 Japanese Folk Tales 3 ~ Eigo de Yomu Nihon Mukashibanahi Book 3
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 300 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study book with CD
If you're studying Japanese and you're feeling a little burnt out with the typical text book study method, why not give yourself a break and learn Japanese the fun way. This fun and educational book by the Japan Times brings to you a collection of traditional and comical stories from Japan. Via the "reverse osmosis" method of learning Japanese, you'll see the story in English with notable Japanese vocabulary written on the bottom of the story. After the story is complete, the following page will retell the story, but in full Japanese. Included inside is a 40 min CD which retells the story so you can practice along. Learn classic tales of The Princess Moon, A Crane's Attitude, The Mouse's Wedding, The Witch and the Young Priest, No Face, plus other stories all Japanese are familiar with. A great item for those interested in traditional Japanese comedy known as Rakugo. This is book 3 of the series. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


KODA050 Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.95 Product type: Japanese Bento Cook Book
This book offers an elegant way to enjoy delicious, healthy food on the run. Inside, this cookbook includes more than 40 main dish recipes and step-by-step illustrations. Written completely in English an features tons of full color images that will get your salivary glands to go into overdrive. Get ready for a taste of Japan with the help of this book which offers you the opportunity to savor the flavors of juicy beef rolls wrapped around asparagus stalks, Yellow tail teriyaki, Oyako don, Chicken Tofu Rice, Crispy Mackerel, Rice Casseroles and tons more. Split into various sections with rice dishes, noodle dishes, "Low Fat Temptations," plus quick and easy soups. Written by Naomi Kijima who is a well known cookbook author and teacher in Japan, appearing on several Japanese television and is regularly featured in women's magazines and newspapers promoting her delicious recipes. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


DS2053 DUEL LOVE
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $68.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Here's a great game for owners of the Nintendo DS: a romance game specifically made for girls, known as an "otome game." As a new female transfer student to the school, you find yourself surrounded by handsome new boys who catch your interest. As the story unfolds, could love be possible with one of them? This innovative game includes scenes in which you must wipe the sweat off their manly bodies after sports as you try to win their love. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) from around the world. Note that the game itself and game manual are in Japanese. The game is in Japanese using easy kanji, so some language ability or a game guide are recommended. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


DS6449 Beautiful Kanji Training
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $55.00 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 (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT099 PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm Black
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Pen
Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen produced by Pilot is from the Hi-Tec C series which features a super fine ballpoint tip and specially formulated ink that won't bleed after it dries. Extremely easy to use. Has a clothesline-like clip so you can clip it to anything. This is a black ink version with a 0.3 mm point. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STT100 PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.4 mm Black
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Pen
Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen produced by Pilot is from the Hi-Tec C series which features a super fine ballpoint tip and specially formulated ink that won't bleed after it dries. Extremely easy to use. Has a clothesline-like clip so you can clip it to anything. This is a black ink version with a 0.4 mm point. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


KJDMSP001 Kanji de Manga Special Edition - 4-character Compound Phrases
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 200 g. Price: $9.99 Product type: Kanji De Manga Study Book (What is this?)
Welcome to the most challenging and rewarding course Manga University has ever offered. We're going to take you deep inside the world of yojijukugo, four-kanji expressions that make up some of the best-known and loved Japanese idioms. These include gems like "kill two birds with one stone," "time is money" and many more! "A brilliant idea!" says Professor Ronald A. Morse of the Japan Studies Department at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. "Japanese kanji the written symbols adapted from Chinese were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. Kanji de Manga uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for otaku of all ages. This is a brilliant approach to learning the language." Features 80 Japanese idioms, each accompanied by a full English explanation, kanji breakdown, example sentence, and a charming and original manga drawing by Chihiro Hattori. Created by Glenn Kardy, editor of several volumes in the popular How to Draw Manga series, including Getting Started, the first book of its kind to be used at major universities in the United States (UCLA) and Japan (Waseda). Artwork by Chihiro Hattori, niece of legendary manga artist Eichi Fukui. Features a foreword by Tomonori Morikawa, Professor of International Studies at Waseda University, Tokyo. Important: Use of this book requires knowledge of hiragana and katakana, the Japanese phonetic alphabets, which are taught in the book Kana de Manga. If you don't already know how to read and write kana, we recommend you start with that book first. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


DS2363 When They Cry DS - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni ~ Kizuna
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Welcome to the world of Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, known as When They Cry in English, although When the Cicadas Cry would be a more accurate translation, an eerie and beautiful Japanese murder mystery that started out as a doujin visual novel game, it's extremely popular in Japan due to its suspenseful story and cute characters. This is the official Nintendo DS edition of the story, which is a great item both for fans of the series as well as anyone wanting a compelling way to learn Japanese. To play, hold the DS like a book, and game text will appear at right, with the current character you're interacting with displayed on the left. Kanji level is approximately at the 5-6th grade level. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) DS2363


CD-PARA02 ANIME PARA PARA MAX US MIX 2
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 125 g. Price: $12.98 Product type: Anime Music CD (What is this?)
"Para Para" is a kind of hyper-synchronized "Obon dancing" set to Euro beat, that all the popular kogals (valley girls of Japan) dance to. Adding a bit of an anime twist for your enjoyment, this CD set brings to you 20 of the hippest of beats as deemed by Geneon Entertainment so you too can get your groove on! Enjoy this 2nd volume with all new tracks! Tank! (Cowboy Bebop) STAND UP TO THE VICTORY (Mobile Suit Victory Gundam) An Elegy for Winners (Mobile Fighter and Gundam) Just communication (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing) Pegasus Fantasy (Saint Seiyu) Maiden's Policy (Sailor Moon) Trust You Forever (Mobile Fighter and Gundam) Aim for the Top! - FLY HIGH! - (Gunbuster) Feeling heart (To Heart) Iron Leaguer - Eternal Mission - Sentimental Over My Shoulder (Megazone 23) Majestic Taste Cuisine Group Theme Song (Mt. Ajiki) Wapiko's Weather Forecast Let's go, Might Gain!! (Glidfish Warning) SOLDIER DREAM - Saint Soldier's Legend - (Saint Seiyu) Sailor Star Song (Sailor Moon Sailor Stars) MYSTIC EYES (Escaflowne) just think of tomorrow (Irresponsible Captain Taylor) Here! Happy Birthday To Me (All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku) Bonus Track "Music "Brains" Non Stop Dance Remix 2 (US Exclusive) Also great for fans of Yoko Ishida (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


CD-PARA01 ANIME PARA PARA MAX US MIX
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 125 g. Price: $12.98 Product type: Anime Music CD (What is this?)
"Para Para" is a kind of hyper-synchronized "Obon dancing" set to Euro beat, that all the popular kogals (valley girls of Japan) dance to. Adding a bit of an anime twist for your enjoyment, this CD set brings to you 20 of the hippest of beats as deemed by Geneon Entertainment so you too can get your groove on! A Cruel Angel's Thesis (Neon Genesis Evangelion) You Get to Burning (Martian Successor Nadesico) A Round Dance - Revolution (Revolutionary Girl Utena) RIRIKA SOS (Nurse Angel RIRIKO SOS Leave it to Cha Cha (Red Riding Hood Cha Cha) If you Dream about a Dream, it won't be a dream (Magical Girl Pretty Sammy) Illusion (B-Hazard; The Magnificent World) Soul's Refrain (Next Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth) Keep On Dreaming (Nekketsu Saikyo) Will (Soul Hunter) Get The World ( "Right!" (Super Doll Rika-chan) Aim to be a Pokemon Master (Pocket Monster) Just Fly Away (Mon Coffe Knights) Mask (Sorcerer Hunters) For Real (Sayuki) Love's Fuse (Fushigi Yugi) I want to be your number one (Martian Successor Nadesico) Successful Mission (Saber Marionette) Give a Reason (Slayers Next) Bonus Track "Music "Brains" Non Stop Dance Remix (US Exclusive) Also great for fans of Yoko Ishida (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


ALK004 Shin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-O
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 500 g. Price: $14.50 Product type: Japanese Study Book
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)


CMC008 COPIC Comic Maker ~ Double Marker with 12 Basic Colors for MANGA Drawing
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 280 g. Price: $65.00 Product type: Art Pens
Serious artists know that Japan's famous pen maker COPIC creates the best tools for creating art. Here's a gorgeous set of 12 high end artist's pens that are great for coloring any kind of art. A wide range of pen colors are included, from black to pale red to first yellow, as well as four pens for coloring skin tones. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


DS4301 Super Kung-fu Kanji Dragon
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Here's an innovative way to learn Japanese: a kung-fu battle game in which you fight opponents by writing the correct readings for kanji that pop up on screen using the stylus. Features a great story mode and three difficulty levels, with "easy mode" being recommended for people with at least two years of Japanese study. The game records the stats of up to three separate players in the card's memory. A fascinating new concept from Nintendo and Success Software! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


CMC009 COPIC Sketch ~ Professional Model Double Marker Set in 12 Basic Colors with Super Brush
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $65.00 Product type: Art Pens
Serious artists know that Japan's famous pen maker COPIC creates the best tools for creating art. Here's a gorgeous set of 12 high end artist's pens that are great for coloring and sketch art. A wide range of pen colors are included, from black to pale red to first yellow and more. These are larger markers which are double sided, one side featuring a standard wide edge with the other being a finer tipped point for more detailed work. Comes in a sturdy transparent casing. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)