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Japanese Textbooks, Books About Japan


STT099 PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm Black
Number in stock: 8 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. 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. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STT023 DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Study Flashcards
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.


STT101 PILOT HI-TEC-C Gel Ink Pen 0.5 mm Black
Number in stock: 6 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 0.5 mm point. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


JPNCH001 My Japanese Coach for the Nintendo DS
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 300 g. Price: $38.00 Product type: Japanese Study Guide for Nintendo DS
Carry a tutor in your pocket with My Japanese Coach My Japanese Coach is an installment in the My Coach series from UbiSoft series that teaches the basic pronunciations unique to the Japanese language. This convenient and easy-to-use tutor allows users to compare their pronunciation to that of native speakers via the Nintendo DS's microphone. It also lets you use the DS stylus to practice writing Japanese Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji characters. My Japanese Coach takes you on a virtual tour of Japan while you're learning the language. Lesson plans take place in a wide array of Japanese locations, from the densest of population centers like Tokyo, to the idyllic Japanese country side. You actually get to explore Japan while you learn new vocabulary as you open each point of interest. Learn From a Master Meet Haruka, the in-game digital sensei, or teacher, that exists solely for the purpose of teaching you Japanese. After giving you a small placement-style test, Haruka will get you started working through the various stages of your lessons. Gaining mastery points by playing the various learning games allow you to clear each level. Once you master all the words given in a specific level, you move on to the next level. As you work your way through over a 1,000 lessons, your language skills are constantly tested and sharpened by various mini games. My Japanese Coach includes 12 types of mini games, ranging from Flash Cards, in which you hear a word and have seconds to choose the correct English translation, to Bridge Builder, where you are required to string words together in the correct order to create a complete sentence. And with mini-games that add a clever twist to classic favorites--like Memory that forces you to match the same words in two different languages--you will be sure to have fun while you learn. My Japanese Coach also features a built-in dictionary and phrase book that includes over 12,000 words and hundreds of useful everyday phrases. Comic AG can also be purchased in sets of five issues via our handy AGSET product or as a revolving subscription. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


DS6296 DS Japanese Literature 100 Works
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $42.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Here's a great new way to study Japanese with your Nintendo DS, with this cartridge that contains more than 100 famous works of literature! From Souseki Natsume (the guy on the 1000 yen note) to "No Longer Human" author Osamu Dazai to Ryunosuke Akutagawa (author of Rashomon and others) and Kenji Miyazawa (who dreamed up the Galaxy Express train that travels between the stars), this is a great way to access some of the best novels, poems and short stories for studying or reading pleasure. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with one year of previous study at least.


PB985 Genki I ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1
This item can be ordered. Weight: 200 g. Price: $34.50 Product type: Study Item
One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student from the beginning until the student has mastered elementary grammar and can read not only hiragana and katakana but over 300 of the most commonly used kanji as well. Each lesson has: 1) a dialogue introducing vocabulary and grammar in a situation the student may find familiar; 2) a list of the vocabulary with hiragana, katakana, kanji and English meaning; 3) grammar with full explanations in English; 4) interesting usage notes; 5) several pages of practice questions designed to be fun and interesting incorporating dialogue skills, writing skills, and thinking skills; 6) additional vocabulary. Each lesson also has a complementary lesson in hiragana/katakana/kanji, with reading and writing exercises. The separate workbook has more writing exercises and kanji writing practice. This is simply the recommended textbook for anyone beginning Japanese up to 3rd level in the JLPT. THIS CD SET: This is the students CD set for those studying with the textbook (PB888) and the workbook (PB890) for part I of the Genki series (lessons 1 to 12). This is a highly recommended purchase as it is excellent listening practice necessary for training your ears for the Japanese language, as well as practicing your own Japanese speaking. There are two CDs in this set: Disk 1 (73:35) covers the dialogue and vocabulary in the textbook -- read along with the dialogue and repeat the vocabulary. Disk 2 (40:50) has exercises for the listening comprehension questions in the workbook, suitable for testing your hearing and listening abilities. These 2 CDs are housed in a clam-shell case and contain a guide as to which track pertains to which page in the textbook or the workbook. The Genki Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Series: Genki I (Lessons #1~12): Textbook - Companion Workbook - Companion Student CDs (2) - Companion Teacher CDs (6) Genki II (Lessons #13~23): Textbook - Companion Workbook - Companion Student CDs (2) - Companion Teacher CDs (6) Click here to see all the items we carry from the Genki Integrated Japanese series.


PB986 Genki II ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 200 g. Price: $34.50 Product type: Study Item
One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student from the beginning until the student has mastered elementary grammar and can read not only hiragana and katakana but over 300 of the most commonly used kanji as well. Each lesson has: 1) a dialogue introducing vocabulary and grammar in a situation the student may find familiar; 2) a list of the vocabulary with hiragana, katakana, kanji and English meaning; 3) grammar with full explanations in English; 4) interesting usage notes; 5) several pages of practice questions designed to be fun and interesting incorporating dialogue skills, writing skills, and thinking skills; 6) additional vocabulary. Each lesson also has a complementary lesson in hiragana/katakana/kanji, with reading and writing exercises. The separate workbook has more writing exercises and kanji writing practice. This is simply the recommended textbook for anyone beginning Japanese up to 3rd level in the JLPT. THIS CD SET: This is the students CD set for those studying with the textbook (PB889) and the workbook (PB891) for part II of the Genki series (lessons 13 to 23). This is a highly recommended purchase as it is excellent listening practice necessary for training your ears for the Japanese language, as well as practicing your own Japanese speaking. There are two CDs in this set: Disk 1 (69:36) covers the dialogue and vocabulary in the textbook -- read along with the dialogue and repeat the vocabulary. Disk 2 (38:52) has exercises for the listening comprehension questions in the workbook, suitable for testing your hearing and listening abilities. These 2 CDs are housed in a clam-shell case and contain a guide as to which track pertains to which page in the textbook or the workbook. The Genki Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Series: Genki I (Lessons #1~12): Textbook - Companion Workbook - Companion Student CDs (2) - Companion Teacher CDs (6) Genki II (Lessons #13~23): Textbook - Companion Workbook - Companion Student CDs (2) - Companion Teacher CDs (6) Click here to see all the items we carry from the Genki Integrated Japanese series.


ZA0006 80's Hello Kitty Double Marker with Grape Scent / Purple
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 50 g. Price: $1.80 Product type: Kitty Items
Heighten your senses of fun with these heart-achingly cute Hello Kitty scented pens. Has Hello Kitty in various situations and the text ''Say hello to me when you see me!''. Part of the Hello Kitty It's a Wonderful Day series. Scents included in this series are: grape (purple), strawberry (pink), lamune/soda (blue), lime (green), apple (red), orange (orange), and yellow (pineapple). Markers are double sided with thick and thin felt tips. This purchase is for the purple grape marker. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


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
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.


DS0429 Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $48.00 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. This second Nintendo DS kanji learning tool goes beyond the sixth grade all the way through the end of Junio High School, the official end of formal kanji learning in Japan. Learn all 1945 "standard use" kanji with this great software from Nintendo! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with 2-3 years of previous study at least.


DS0405 Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $48.00 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 (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with 2-3 years of previous study at least.


DS3516 Kanji DS Dictionary
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 200 g. Price: $68.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Here's a fascinating way to use your Nintendo DS to learn Japanese more effectively: the Kanji Sonomama Dictionary, which turns any Nintendo DS into a very useful tool for learning Japanese. There are four dictionaries -- English-Japanese, Japanese-English, Kokugo (Japanese-Japanese, the best way to learn) and Kanji, with 240,000 entries at your fingertips. While you can input words with the optional on-screen keyboard, the best way to enter words is using the stylus, which can accurately read the kana, kanji and English letters you enter for speedy lookup. Input is done on the lower screen, while results appear on the top screen -- it's beautiful! There are many other features, too, such as pronunciation of English words, a "Jump" feature for looking up English words, several quiz functions, the ability to save words for later study, and more. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with one year of previous study at least.


STT107 PILOT HI-TEC-C WA Color Gel Ink Pen 0.3 mm SAKURA / Light Pink
Number in stock: 8 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 light pink ink version with a 0.3 mm point. EW Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STT095 Deluxe Pentel Fude Brush Pen 2way Type
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 100 g. Price: $5.80 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 is double ended and has special tips for writing both bold and thin lines. Great for all study lovers and fans of shuuji (classic calligraphy with a writing brush). A larger deluxe (DX) version. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STU023 How to make Bento Art ~ Obento Art no Tsukurikata
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 350 g. Price: $17.50 Product type: Bento Book
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)! Great for cookbook collectors!


ZA517 Japonica Kanji Practice Notebook (84 squares)
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Stationery
Another handy item for learning Japanese, this is a kanji practice notebook with medium sized squares (84 to a page), including dotted lines that divide each square into quadrants so you can more easily learn to write well-balanced kanji or hiragana/katakana. This great product is recommended by all of us -- we didn't have cool notebooks like this to study with when we were learning Japanese, but you can! Since the best way to learn Japanese is to write characters again and again, this notebook will really help you!


PAB499 Tokyo Walking Guide for Adult ~ Otona no Tameno Tokyo Sanpo Annai
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 300 g. Price: $15.00 Product type: Japanese Sight photobook/guide (What is this?)
A unique guidebook for fans of finding out of the way parts of Tokyo, this is a book that shows you all the coolest alleyways, narrow streets, abandoned buildings and other spots that really capture the real Tokyo. Buildings that capture the Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods are all included, with discussion of the history of each spot. Japanese language, illustrated with many photographs. 190 pages.


TRD195 Natural Wooden Study Puzzle ~ HIRAGANA
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 600 g. Price: $13.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
The first step to learning to Japanese is mastering hiragana, the writing system that forms the backbone of the entire language. Here's a fun wooden puzzle-like board for studying the language. Take each piece away and there's a picture underneath which starts with that sound. Put the pieces back in the proper order.


JPN196 DX Wide Study Flashcards for Long Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 80 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Study Flashcards
In Japan, students study a lot, and one way they manage it is by coming up with great strategies for learning. One trick they've created are little blank study cards, white cards on a detachable ring for studying vocabulary, grammar points, and more. Here's a great set of Japanese-style study cards for you designed specifically for use with long sentence phrases. Use them to learn Japanese! This version contains two sets of cards which measure 5.2x7.8 cn with 40 cards in each clip!


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)!


SS226 Japanese Language Proficiency Practice Book for the EJU ~ Nihongo Ryugaku Shiken Taisaku Mondaishu
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 450 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Practice Book with CD
Twice a year in June and November, a special test is administered to students who hope to enter a Japanese university from abroad. This is a test of Japanese language ability to see if the student possesses enough Japanese ability to study at University level. This test, called the nihonryuugakushiken (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students or EJU) contains a section on Japanese as a Foreign Language that is about the equivalent of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1. Texts to help study for this important test are hard to come by even in Japan. This book is for practicing the kinds of questions that will be on the test, in the format you are likely to see then test when you write it. With 10 different tests to sharpen your skills, including the themed essay, listening and short reading sections. A CD is included for the listening sections, and a detachable booklet is included containing the answers for the multiple choice questions and the scripts for the listening exercises. The EJU only comes twice a year so make sure you're ready with this practice book from J-Research. This text is for intermediate-advanced students of Japanese. 96 pages, includes CD and 32 page answer booklet with explanations of the answers. Recommended Level: High Intermediate - Advanced Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!

Get a customized message in Japanese -- any name or slogan you like!
SHIKI01 Customized Japanese Calligraphy Board -- Shuuji
Available To Order 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.

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.


STA602 SUPPLIO Pink ~ Aroma Mechanical Pencil & Leads -- for Positive Mind
This item is in stock in Japan. 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.)


ASA054 Basic Kanji Drill New -- 4th Grade
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Japanese Study
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 fourth grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language learners who can already read Hiragana. Includes writing exercises and quizzes with an answer key. 64 pages.


ASA051 Basic Kanji Drill New -- 1st Grade
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Japanese Study
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 exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language learners who can already read Hiragana. Includes writing exercises and quizzes with an answer key. 64 pages.


ASA052 Basic Kanji Drill New -- 2nd Grade
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.25 Product type: Japanese Study
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 second grade school level. This workbook takes you through step-by-step exercises that give you writing practice for the basic kanji characters learned by lower level Japanese elementary school students, with basic-use words that are probably familiar to second or third level Japanese language learners who can already read Hiragana. Includes writing exercises and quizzes with an answer key. 64 pages.


STA580 FURO-TAN -- Bath Water Proof Study Flashcard Set
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Study Cards (One Deck)
The Japanese are very innovative when it comes to studying. Here's a new idea for you -- studying while soaking in the bath tub, using these specially coated water-friendly blank study cards. Just write the vocabulary words you're trying to memorize (or whatever) using an oil-based permanent pen and you'll never have to worry about the cards becoming wet and falling apart in the bath. This purchase is for one individual set of ringed cards, with either a blue or red front (picked randomly). There are 81 sheets in each stack.


ZA561 Zebra "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $7.25 Product type: Study Aid
There's a reason why the Japanese consistently students are able to score among the world's best students: they have excellent study techniques here, and are good at rote memorization. Here's a super item for all students who want to give themselves an advantage: a "Check Set" that helps you memorize any information, be it English, Japanese, history or what have you. To use the study kit, take the included green pen and highlight the important words in your study material, either in your text or written in your notebook. After you highlight the information you need to memorize, place the included red "check sheet" over your material, which causes the green section to become invisible, allowing you to test your knowledge Move the red sheet to check the correct answers. The green pen is completely erasable with the included eraser pen -- when you've learned the material, you can remove the green marks completely, like magic. Both the green highlight pen and the "eraser" pen have two tips, one for writing fat lines and the other for writing thin ones.


DS6449 Beautiful Kanji Training
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Another amazing concept for Nintendo DS, this is a new game that teaches you to write beautiful kanji characters in Japanese. To use it, put the cartridge in your Nintendo DS and boot the game, and turn your DS on its side like a book. There are four choices at the main menu: Writing Check (which tests your ability to write characters with the proper stroke order, with several options); Daily Beautiful Kanji Training, regular practice for writing more beautifully; Everyone Beautiful Kanji, a party game for 2-6 players in which a group of people can compete to write, with options for limiting the character level to third grade or sixth grade; and Beautiful Kanji Dictionary, which lets you write your own characters and get advice on how to make them more beautiful or teach you how kanji characters came to mean what they mean. The game is special because it acts just like a Japanese teacher, patiently correcting the characters you get wrong, fixing stroke order or circling in read points you need to notice.A really amazing tool for students of Japanese! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with three years of previous study at least.


PSP1567 Ikki Tousen ~ Eloquent Fist (PSP the Best)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $42.00 Product type: PSP Anime Game
An amazing anime game for the Sony PSP, this is a 3D side-scrolling fighting game featuring all the hot and juicy characters from the Ikki Tousen (aka Dragon Destiny) universe. Play your favorite female fighter and do battle with your opponents. Features a unique "Costume Destruction System" whereby defeating your opponent will cause her clothing to fly off -- love it! 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.


TUTTLE047 A Guide to Reading and Writing Japanese
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 453 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Guide
This handy reference book, is designed as an essential companion to the study of written Japanese, and will help you achieve fluency in reading and writing the language in its everyday style. This book is divided into two sections: The first section presents the 1,006 Essential characters prescribed by the Japanese Ministry of Education to be taught during the six years of Japanese elementary school. These characters are given with their most frequent readings (both on and kun) and definitions, along with examples of their use in compounds to form everyday words. Each character is also accompanied by a stroke-order diagram demonstrating the proper way to write it. The second section presents the 1,945 General Use characters (including the 1,006) adopted by law to be used in publications for a general readership. These characters are listed with their readings and definitions, or with cross references to the first section the book if they already appear there. A chart for the writing of the katakana and hiragana syllabaries is also included, as well as a complete index of readings of all the characters and compounds in the book. Mastering the Japanese characters presented in this book will enable students to read the vast majority of Japanese newspapers and magazines. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


DS0135 Kanji Practice for Adult ~ Perfect Version
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $60.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Thanks to personal computers and phones that can send email, many Japanese no longer write as much kanji as they used to, and it's easy even for them to forget. Here's a useful Nintendo DS learning program to help! The game features several sections, including a Simple Kanji Test you can take anywhere, practice with stroke order or writing with the stylus, an automatic "My Training" section, plus a kanji game. Start the game, enter your name and birthdate, and you're ready to test yourself against 2100+ everyday kanji. The game is smart, too: if you get a kanji wrong it will make you write it ten times to remember it. If you get stuck with a kanji, the answer button is always right there to help you. About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (the original DS, DS Lite and the new DSi) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese. We recommend that you use this program with other study tools to learn the correct pronunciations for Japanese. Recommended for students with one year of previous study at least.


STU012 A Look Into Japan 1 ~ Nihon e toki Jiten
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 200 g. Price: $15.50 Product type: Study Book (pocket size)
From the famously quirky Japan in Your Pocket! illustrated book series published by the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB), this Illustrated Look Into Japan is a concise and indespensible quick reference on a huge range of useful culture points that will prepare you for a trip to Japan and help you gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese mind through short sections and illustrated explainations. This a great book for your coffee table or bathroom and a must for travelling in Japan. It's size is no indication of the information it holds, with topics spanning the gamut of cultural information from traditional crests to festivals to the fine point of sushi dining. This is truly a fun book to read even if you've been to Japan before, and will give you some fresh perspective you can use for understanding the beauty of Japan. Written in English with Romaji and Kanji section headings.


DVD-7DAYS Seven Days in Japan
This item is in stock in San Diego Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $9.95 Product type: DVD (Region 1)
"Seven Days in Japan" is a fascinating documentary made by student film director and anime fan Joe Doughrity, who fulfilled his lifelong dream of coming to Japan. Over the course of a week, Joe explores the ins and outs of Tokyo, sampling the traditional, the otaku-inspired and the silly, experiencing such bizarre aspects of Japan as ganguro girls (the dark-skinned kogals in Tokyo), JPOP music, the nightlife of Shibuya, and even fighting champ Bob Sapp. Join Joe as they explore Ueno Park, marvel at giant robots, and learn how anime is made while visiting a famous animation studio. If you've ever been interested in anime or taking a trip to Tokyo, "Seven Days in Japan" is for you! Note: DVD is zoned for region 1 (North America). Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


KJDM001 Kanji de Manga Vol. 1
Number in stock: 10 Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $14.50 Product type: Study Book
Japanese kanji - the written characters 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. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all! For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


KDM001 Kana de Manga
Number in stock: 6 Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $12.50 Product type: Japanese Study Guide
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! For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PAB726 Moe Moe Ikusa Otome Encyclopedia ~ Ikusa Otome Jiten
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: art book
The Moe Moe Encyclopedia series is an interesting line of artbooks that present information about a specific subject, interjected with gorgeous original moe artwork. This is the Moe Moe Female Warrior book, which documents the various strong female personas in history and literature, and illustrates them with kawaii updated artwork. Strong females from around the world are all included, including Philippa of Hainault, Joan of Arc, Mulan, and from American history, Calamity Jane. Wow! 180 pages.


PB917 Getting Along with the Japanese
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 250 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Book
Sometimes living in another country can be quite confusing, trying to understand why people react one way when they really mean another. Japan is particularly challenging because of all the slight niuances of meanings behind gestures or responses that Westerners are often unable to pick up immediately. This handy book, is an excellent guide for foreigners or the "foreigner to be" when living in a country as rich in culture such as Japan. Written completely in English, this excellent cultural guide pits you directly in to confrontational situations with comical results, but teach a great lesson about the Japanese culture in great depth. From learning about the "inside" and "outside" groups that are so prevalent in the Japanese culture, sempai/kohai relationships, Japanese gestures, the importance of being humble, and many other important facets of the Japanese culture. If you have a Japanese friend, or are currently living in Japan, after reading this book you'll find that a lightbulb has turned on, providing you with more information that you never new before! A quick read with plenty of useful information.

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