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STU113 English Guide for Tokyo ~ Eigo de Tokyo wo Annai Dekimasuka
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 400 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Book with CD
Another outstanding item for fans of "bilingual books," which present information in both English and Japanese, this is a specific book dedicated to talking about the history, background, culture, tourist information and more that's related to Tokyo and vicinity. It covers all the interesting spots you can visit in the city, from Shinjuku to Ueno to Tokyo Tower and Kamakura, gives information on transportation and how to talk with people in English and Japanese about this wonderful city. Comes with a CD so you can practice your listening skills, too.


STU094 Japanese Song with Cinnamoroll ~ Douyou Uta no Ehon
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 500 g. Price: $26.00 Product type: Electronic Book for Study
Sanrio takes "Speak and Spell" to the next level using this awesome "Ehon" to teach everyone various Japanese kid songs with the assistance of the adorable Cinnamoroll. Twenty different songs are imbedded into this interactive book that's fully colored and filled with lyrics, along with the pronunciations guides making this a great item for beginning Japanese language students. To use, simple switch on the book and press the various figures in the squares to get the song moving. The red circle represents the stop button and the triangles on the right are the volume switches. Measures 16x23 cm (6 x 9 inches).

Get a customized message in Japanese -- any name or slogan you like!
SHIKI01 Customized Japanese Calligraphy Board -- Shuuji
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 200 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
Kanji, the Chinese characters used by the Japanese, is a beautiful and complex system that is thousands of years old. Westerners often fall in love with the aesthetic beauty of kanji and surround themselves with its beauty. By customer request, we're now offering a service that will put into your hands: your favorite Japanese slogan your favorite English phrase translated into Japanese a kanji for use in getting a custom tattoo the name of a newborn baby boy or girl your name translated into Japanese characters (choose Kanji or Katakana) a personal message of love to that special someone (or someones). Written with a Japanese calligraphy brush by our own Tomo, who is quite accomplished with a calligraphy brush. Our staff will also take responsibility to make sure your message is just right, asking you questions (who is the message going to be seen by?) to ensure that the message you end up with is exactly what you intended, if necessary. To purchase this item, please add it to your cart and choose the kind of of writing board you want (copy the above if you like and add your phrase). The writing boards are square pieces of cardboard measuring 9 x 10 inches, that are great for framing or just hanging on your wall. Tell us what message, slogan or name you'd like written when you add this to your cart, and we'll create your "shikishi" (kanji writing board) and send it off to you. We'll send it in protective plastic and pack it with cardboard so it won't get bent or damaged. Great for fans of shuuji and authentic Japanese brush calligraphy! Please note, because the Japanese language is based on phonetics, we request that you also include the phonetic pronounciation for unique spellings of names or uncommon words to insure accuracy.


RESERVE103 Comic Yuri Hime Reserve Subscription
This magazine will be available quarterly Weight: 700 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Revolving quarterly magazine subscription
Manga (comics) is a piece of Japanese culture that the Japanese can proudly boast about, not only because of their fantastic work, but their ability to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Shonen Ace and Ultra Jump are among the two most popular publications that bring you the latest and greatest adventure stories for hungry readers to consume. J-List is happy to add to their list of publications, Comic Yuri Hime, a delightful publication that caters to the female crowd. Published quarterly, it features around 15 - 20 stories with a central focus on Yuri or female relationships (such as the story "Nana" for example). Stories range from fantasy to modern pieces with romantic nuances to add a light feminine touch to your reading. A great inspirational piece in both illustration and story work that both guys and gals will enjoy, all in a telephone book thick format. Each issue is approximately 300 - 400 pages in length with a mixture of full color and black and white illustrations. Also makes a great study item, immersing you into real vocabulary used in typical Japanese conversations rather than the formulaic dry textbooks you'll constantly exposed to. Note: while these yuri manga explore female/female romantic relationships, there is no adult content in Yuri Hime. This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis (billed monthly or as each issue comes in) or annually (for a flat fee w/ SAL shipping included). This is a revolving magazine subsciption item. Each issue will be automatically sent to you until you ask us to stop.

HNK003 Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko

Custom Order Item Weight: 100 g. Price: $29.50
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.


PSP0187 Neon Genesis Evangelion ~ Steel Girl Friend
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $55.00 Product type: PSP Anime Game
The awesome Evangelion game from Gainax is now something you can play on your Sony PSP! A hit game that includes all your favorite characters, from Rei to Asuka to Shinji, this is a great dating-sim style adventure game that takes place inside the series. When Shinji gets close to Mana, he must face the jealousy of Asuka while Rei looks on. Great visuals for the PSP screen, fun game play. The official English title is Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden" although "Girlfriend of Steel" is a better translation of the Japanese title. About this software product: This is a standard Sony PSP UDM game made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with PSP hardware (all versions) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese, so it may be a challenge for some to figure out all aspects of the game at first.


STA113 Pentel Deluxe Brush Pen (Fude Pen) -- Bold Line - XFP5M
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 100 g. Price: $6.20 Product type: Japanese Traditional
From the Pentel company, a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. It has a special tip for writing bold lines. Great for all study lovers and for the "shuuji curious." Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STA600 SUPPLIO Green ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Healing
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 120 g. Price: $6.50 Product type: Aroma Mechanical Pencil w/ 20 Leads
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. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STA601 SUPPLIO Blue~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Refresh
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 120 g. Price: $6.50 Product type: Aroma Mechanical Pencil w/ 20 Leads
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. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STA602 SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Positive Mind
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 120 g. Price: $6.50 Product type: Mechanical Pencil
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. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STU045 Traditional Comic Stories from Japan ~ Eigo de Yomu Koten Rakugo
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 350 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study Book (Bilingual)
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 "Jugemu" (a boy with a very long name), "Head Mountain" (a man who accidentally swallowed a cherry seed and grew a cherry tree on top his head), plus other stories all Japanese are familiar with. A great item for those interested in traditional Japanese comedy known as Rakugo.


STT116 SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.40 Product type: Pen Note
Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. This practice book features back to back grid pattern squares, to help make your characters written clean and even. The square grid pattern is the standard writing paper used for all students learning the language and has approximately 84 squares throughout the book to help you practice. Features the Sanrio Character Cinnamoroll inside of the covers to keep you motivated. A great supplemental study guide. Kawaii (cute)!


STA564 Magic Ink Marker with Retro Design -- Super Thick / Black
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 100 g. Price: $4.50 Product type: Super Thick Japanese Pen
Write your kanji in huge, bold characters with this massively thick 18mm Magic Ink marker, that leaves excellently broad and brushy strokes that stream and fade like a calligraphy brush. Magic Ink markers have a long and famous history here in Japan, with their ability to write clearly on any surface, from paper to wood, plastic and metal -- explore new realms to decorate with the kanji of your own hand with this great Magic Ink marker. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HNK005 Mini Stamp Ink ~ Black
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)
If you just purchased your own custom made hanko (name stamp), why not spread the word using this handy mini ink pad. The soft stamp pad is securely incased in a sturdy 5x8 cm (2x3 inch) plastic case and can be carried with you anywhere for use whenever you need it. This is a black color ink version. If you haven't purchased your own hanko (or sometimes called inkan), why not purchase one now? All can be custom made with your name in kanji or a quick special message, which can be found searching by searching items HNK001, HNK002, or HNK003.


STU068 Irohani Obento - How To Bento Guide Book
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 400 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Cooking Book
For fans of Japanese bento, here's a nice book that's loaded with visual images of good bento ideas, from interesting ways to lay out your food in a beautiful way to concepts on healthy eating. In Japanese, but with many pictures to get ideas from. Make a great new bento creation every day! 98 pages.


STU105 The Original Point-and-Speak Phrasebook of Love 1 English Edition ~ Koisuru Yubisashi Kaiwacho
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 300 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book
A super idea for anyone wanting to experience love with a Japanese female, this is a great phrase book that teaches you everything you need to know to share a little passion, Japan style. The well structured book helps you go on dates, learn to get close, and actually consummate that special relationship. It even helps you learn to fight in Japanese! 125 pages, with index. Note: because this book features kanji, it's recommended for students who have learned 1-2 years of Japanese already.


PAB470 Factory Graffiti ~ Kojyo Graffiti
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 500 g. Price: $28.50 Product type: shashinshu (photobook) (What is this?)
A superb photobook by photographers Kojima Kenichi & Tetsu Ishii, who went to shoot factories, power plant complexes, foundries and even more, all across Japan. A great piece of art, perfect as a coffee table book, that depict the gigantic and impressive feel of Japanese Factories. 130 pages.


DS0031 AIUEO Study with Anpanman
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $60.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS Study Game
Anpan-man is the super hero beloved by virtually all children in Japan. His head is made of anpan or bread with sweet beans inside, and he and his friends Curry Bread Man, Sliced Bread Man and Melon Panna fight the evil Baikin-man (Bacteria Man). This is a fun Nintendo DS game that helps teach reading and writing of hiragana and katakana through games, card puzzles, and more. You also learn to write correctly using the proper stroke order and the stylus. Learning Japanese was never more fun! 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.


PHS198 Nyan Nyan Nyanko ~ Nyanko Japan Tour no Maki
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 350 g. Price: $17.50 Product type: San-X Art Book
The nyanko cats from San-X are an adorable group of felines who love to dress up in kigurimi (full body costumes) of their favorite food items. In this adorable artbook the nyanko mascots take a fun guided tour around Japan showing you the various treats and landmarks that each region is known for. A picture story based item, it takes you from the tip of Hokkaido, known for their large open fields and cows (in this case cats that dress up like cows), and stopping at various main cities, all the way down to Okinawa. So enthusiastic about the trip, they not only dress up as Geisha's and traditional samurai, but even the foods that is famous for each city. You'll find all the trademark scenes throughout Japan in a Nyako style fashion from the Osaka, the Great Buddha at Kamakura, the famous See No Evil Monkeys at Nikko, and more. Written for children, it's a great supplemental item for students of beginning and intermediate Japanese to help develop their reading skills. Hardcover.


PHS921 TOKYO The Greatest Travel Tips ~ Eigo De Aruku Tokyo
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Japanese Guide
If you're planning a trip to Tokyo soon but don't want to go with the typical tourist crowd, look no further. This handy travel book courtesy of JTB brings to you the highlights of everything that Tokyo is known for (and not known for as well). A fantastic venture into various districts, each with their very own flavor and style that will be everything that you're looking for. Want something traditional, check out Asakusa, known for the Asakusa Kannon (Tokyo's largest Buddhist temple). If you like electronics, why not stop by the electric town distric known as Akihabara (Akiba for the Otaku at heart). Want to try the latest catch of the day, well be sure to wake up early and bring your appetites when you visit the famed Tsukiji fish market. Additionally, you'll find great places to get souvenir, go shopping till your legs fall off, discover fine Japanese cuisine as well as Japan based oddities which include experiencing a maid cafe, getting a maiko makeover tons more! If you don't speak the language, fear not, this book also acts as a mini phrase book taught to you by original cute characters to get you to where you need to go. Included are railroad and subway maps to help you get around this bustling city. And best of all, it's written in English! Perhaps one of the highly recommended travel books out there as created by the locals themselves. Great for fans of bilingual books from Japan!


STU069 Basic Bento ~ Kihon no Obento
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $10.00 Product type: Cooking Book
Japan's bento culture is vibrant and vast, often making the packed lunch into a work of art that one would rather observe and display than to consume. This bento recipe books features meals that look so good you can practically smell the food from the pages. With a diet and healthy balanced food approach, you'll be able to enjoy and learn how to make about 50 different mouth-watering bentos, displayed in this photobook/recipe book. Not only is this an entertaining look into Japan's food culture, but gives us great insight into the kinds of meals that the average Japanese person would consume for those curious about the typical Japanese diet. It's the perfect bento recipe book, in which you'll want to take a look at everyday to give your daily meals that special touch you've been missing. 100 pages, detailed recipes with high quality pictures.


STU112 Textbook of Kanji for Foreigners ~ Kanji no Kyoukasho 300
This item can be ordered. Weight: 600 g. Price: $34.00 Product type: Study Book
An excellent Textbook that helps you learn kanji, just like as if you were living in Japan. Tackling the first 300 characters which are generally learned in the first through third grades of elementary school, this book is outstanding with lessons to help you learn in different ways and tests at the end of each of the 15 chapters. Also covers topics like how to write essays in Japanese. 200 pages, includes teachers' guide with the answers.


STU115 Japanese that even Japanese People Don't Know ~ Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 400 g. Price: $16.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
A great book that shows you the other side of the Japanese language, seen from the standpoint of teachers who have spent many hundreds of hours imparting their language to us gaijin. Filled with fun manga pictures that illustrate the points made, some of which you can learn about in J-List updates, like how foreigners misunderstand that red circles are for correct answers, not mistakes.


PAB538 Hiragana Times June 2009 No. 272
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 200 g. Price: $8.00 Product type: Study Book
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 focus on Japanese linguistics as taught to foreigners, several articles on current events in Japan that are printed in both languages, an article about Canadian anime song singer Himeka, a study on the history of Ryoma Sakamoto, and much more. A great way to study Japanese!


DS2455 When They Cry DS - Higurashi no Naku Koro ni ~ Kizuna 3
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $55.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni ("When The Ciccadas Cry") game series continues with the third chapter of the Kizuna story art. Filled with an incredible cast of characters and a story that will keep you up at night, there's murder in intrigue like no other game series. A faithful port of the original PC game with all new art --- awesome! Kanji level is approximately at the 4+ grade level recommended. If you have trouble getting through the game, walkthroughs will be available on the Internet. 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.


PB769 Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar ~ Kiso Nihongo Bunpo Kyohon
This item can be ordered. Weight: 600 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Study Book
Japanese grammar is one of the first stumbling blocks for learners of the Japanese language, and good reference books that actually explain the grammar in easy-to-understand English are difficult to find. This is a wonderful new Japanese reference book by the fine people at Alc (the publishers of the Nihongo Journal) that starts off with the basics and gets more in depth with succeeding chapters. With each grammar point illustrated with lots of examples, you'll not only be able to understand the grammar but be able to use it as well. This reference book explains trouble points for learners such as particles (kara, o, ga, de, ni, etc. and when to use them), demonstrative words (kore, sore, are, etc), passive expressions, causative expressions, honorific expressions, and much more. This is a guide you'll want by your side when you study Japanese. 200 pages, 7" x 10" (18 cm x 26 cm). Recommended Level: higher-level elementary (you must be able to read hiragana, katakana, and some basic kanji)


STA116 Pentel Fude Brush Pen -- Thin Line XSF15-AD
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.70 Product type: Japanese Traditional
From the Pentel company, a great fude pen for writing in the calligraphy style that all Japanese learn to write from elementary school age. This modern version of the traditional pen needs no special ink. It has a special tip for writing thin lines. Great for all fans of traditional Japanese or Chinese shuuji calligraphy and especially for artists. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

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.


PB553 Japanese Systems - The 100% Complete Illustrated Guide ~ Nihon no Shikumi -- Society, Customs, Health Care, Recreation, and Sports
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 350 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Study Item
This astounding Bilingual Guide to Japan is a wonderful in-depth study of Japan's many complicated systems and is a wealth of information about how things work in Japan--everything from health care, to how an anime is made, to how to become a geisha, this book answers nearly every question you have about Japan and much more. With dozens of illustrations and charts, you will soon be understanding how Japan works with information that even people who thought they knew everything about Japan will find fresh and exciting. The book has Japanese on the left and English on the right, making this an excellent Japanese language study book as well. This is an incredible book that we just wanted to read for hours and hours. 320+ pages.


SS295 Japan ~ The Original Point and Speak Phrasebook - English Edition ~ Tabi no Yubisashi Kaiwa Cho 21
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 300 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Study Item
Learning English is just as difficult as learning Japanese, so naturally, there are a bunch of easy to follow phrase books that the Japanese purchase to help them on their way to speaking with other English speakers. One of the more popular series is the "Point and Speak" phrase book written by Toshiya Enomoto, which not only utilizes a variety of colorful manga characters of his own design, but dedicates his books toward English phrases and how to use them into particular situations from travelling, eating, etc. This whimsical edition focuses on the general situations that one would encounter when travelling throughout Japan. This phrase book is chock full of vocabulary for the most common things you'll encounter in Japans so you'll be sure to be using this book all the time. Phrases such as "What is the nearest train station," "How much is the fare," "Where is the Convenience store?" and much more. The vocabulary is written in full kanji, and romaji pronunciation for those who are unable to read hiragana or katakana. This entire books is split up over a course of 10 briefly packed chapters of vocab and phrases which touch on the basics of transportation, geography, Life in Japan, shopping, Japanese culture, enjoying meals, when and what time, Emergencies, and other miscellaneous items. Additional useful information includes the various prefectures of Japan, places to visit in Tokyo and Osaka a short discussion on the Japanese culture, and even additional vocabulary that can help you in understanding the Japanese Language. This is a light weight handbook which will be a great supplement to learning Japanese. (GTTABI GTMALL) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


PHS769 Easy Daily Lunches ~ Mainichi Rakuraku Obento
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 600 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Bento cook book
If you love Japan's version of the boxed lunch, you'll certainly enjoy sifting through the pages of this cookbook/ photobook featuring some of Japan's most mouth-watering dishes. Tons of full color pages that will instantly get your stomach grumbling feature delicious onigiri dishes, ebi fri (fried shrimp) lunches, crunchy sauce katsu donburi bentos and even healthy dishes, several of which focus on delicious maguro (tuna) like maguro steaks with Chinese sauce, and even maguro pizza! Although the recipes are in Japanese text, it's certainly a fantastic (and inspirational) look into lifestyle of Japan's boxed lunches. Great as a supplemental study guide for those who've studied Japanese and want to put it to the test!


PHS873 Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 450 g. Price: $36.00 Product type: Guidebook for Living in Japan
Interested in living in Japan? Not visiting, living, perhaps permanently? If so, then this bilingual handbook published in English and Japanese can help. Written by influential Arudou Debito, aka David Christopher Aldwinckle, an American who took Japanese citizenship and who has become an activist for foreigners' rights here. The book covers many areas, including how to find a job and obtain a working visa, learning how to live with Japanese culture, and even areas like how to buy or build a home and start a business here. It also covers important information on marriage in Japan, how to register a child's birth and soon. Because both languages are written on opposite pages, it's easy to cross-check words and use it as a study guide for living in Japan.


STU101 Michelin Tokyo 2009 Restaurants and Hotels Guide Book
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $29.50 Product type: Tokyo Guide Book
After 108 years as the definitive restaurant and hotel guide in Europe, the MICHELIN guide has arrived to Tokyo. As soon as the 2008 edition was completed, professional Michelin inspectors from Japan and other countries throughout the world have once again combed the city anonymously and their recommendation of the restaurants Tokyo has to offer. This guide will help you discover the treasures of Japanese an international gastronomy in Tokyo and help you choose the perfect restaurant for any occasion, be it a romantic or family reunion, an important business dinner or just a casual friend's get-together. 500 pages, maps, pictures and detailed description awaits you. If you had to choose one Restaurant/Hotel guide, this is the best of the best.


KODA053 Arcade Mania! - The Turbo-Charged World of Japan's Game Centers
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 900 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Japanese Cookbook
Japan has a unique and powerful presence in the world of video games, and is a country where the game arcade scene is still flourishing. Arcade Mania! takes you on a turbo-charged tour through a typical Japanese arcade, from the crazy crane games, sticker picture machines, and rhythm games that beckon from the entrance, then on to the fighting games, shooting games, retro games, games of chance, and card-based games you'll find inside. Covering classic games from Space Invaders to Street Fighter, as well as the unique, quirky games found only in Japan, Arcade Mania! is crammed full of interviews with game makers and star players, and packed with facts about the history, background, and characteristics of each game, all lavishly illustrated with photographs and game graphics, making this book a must-have for gamers everywhere.


PSP0461 Memories Off 6 ~ T-wave
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $68.00 Product type: PSP Anime Game
A super new PSP dating-sim game compatible with Sony PSP units from all countries, this is the sequel the previous Memories Off title that was popular with J-List customers. Built around the theme of "a memory like no other," the game follows the story of Shio Tsukamoto and the many loves he has, including Ririsu his childhood friend, Chisa who is in his class, Rein who is a novelist, younger student Yuno, and Shin, the character that appears in each Memories Off game. About this software product: This is a standard Sony PSP UDM game made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with PSP hardware (all versions) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese, so it may be a challenge for some to figure out all aspects of the game at first.


STU116 The 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 and 4 Questions and Correct Answers
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
Every December across the world Japanese language students take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the most important test for students of the language. Because this happens only once a year preparation is essential, and good practice guides are still difficult to find. This is the best way to test yourself for this year's test and see if you're ready: the actual test from 2008, which includes all sections (grammar, kanji) plus the listening component on CD. This book contains both level 4 and 3, the easiest two levels of the test.


STU117 The 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 1 and 2 Questions and Correct Answers
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 400 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
Every December across the world Japanese language students take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the primary test for the language. Because this happens only once a year preparation is essential, and good practice guides are still difficult to find. This is the best way to test yourself for this year's test and see if you're ready: the actual test from 2008, which includes all sections (grammar, kanji) plus the listening component on CD. This book contains the complete tests for level 2 & 1, for intermediate and advanced students. Level 1 is required to be passed for admission into a Japanese university.


PB654 First Kanji Dictionary: Look & Remember ~ Mite Oboeru Kanji E Jiten
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 800 g. Price: $26.00 Product type: Study Item
Studying kanji is one of the hardest parts of Japanese to master, and for those beginning it can seem a nearly impossible task. This book can make studying kanji fun again, with this pictorial kanji dictionary that covers 1st and 2nd grade kanji, along with hiragana and katakana. Each page has a simple and colorful drawing depicting the meaning of the kanji, along with the kanji written large with stroke order and in many cases how the kanji came to be. Each kanji page also contains the onyomi and kunyomi (Japanese and "Chinese" pronunciations) and numerous samples with furigana written at the top. Furthermore, the number of strokes are clearly shown along with the stroke order so you can learn the proper way of writing the kanji yourself. This is a fun way to learn kanji and this book has indexes in the back. A must for those taking their first steps into the world of kanji. Softcover perfectbound, 282 full color pages.


STT023 DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.25 Product type: Stationery
Although this pack of cards says in plain English "It is important to study English over and over" you can certainly use it to study Japanese over and over for improved proficiency. The pack measures 2.7x11 cm (1x4 inches) with 50 cards each that are bound by a metallic ring. This set comes with two packs of cards which different colored covers to distinguish between translating sentences from English to Japanese and Japanese to English. Use to write and translate sentences by memory, for skit projects and more. A perfect flashcard tool for all students of the Japanese language.


STU079 English Walking Guide to Old Edo-Historical Sights in Modern Tokyo ~ Eigo de Mochiaruku Edo Tokyo Sanpo Chizu
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 450 g. Price: $30.50 Product type: Study Book
We have a really awesome item here, for all Japanese language students and those who wants to discover Tokyo through historical sights. This is a bilingual walking guide to old Edo historical sights in Tokyo. Even if Tokyo has become a huge and futuristic city, it still hides a lot of temples and historical places, that are gonna make you feel like if you were back in the ancient capital of Edo. Regrouping ancient maps from the city, this book will guide you through places or streets samurais and geishas used to visit. A great way to discover the hidden paths of Tokyo while practicing your Japanese.

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