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ASA051 Basic Kanji Drill New -- 1st Grade
Number in stock: 9 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.


JPN196 DX Wide Study Flashcards for Long Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs
This item can be ordered. 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!


ASA053 Basic Kanji Drill New -- 3rd 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.


STT022 Cinnamoroll HIRAGANA Learning Book with HIRAGANA Chart
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Sanrio Study Aid
Here's a cool and fun way of keeping you motivated to practice writing your kanji. Let Cinnamonroll and Sanrio help you learn hiragana with this fun workbook. The book shows you the stroke order of the characters and gives you a practice section on the bottom filled with great illustrations of Cinnamonroll to keep you motivated. A great study guide supplement to all studying the Japanese language.


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!


TAM085 Super Micro English / Japanese Dictionary Strap
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.00 Product type: Japanese Study
Here's a strap that may prove useful to you on your travels to Japan. It features a fully functional English to Japanese dictionary that is written with a full Japanese kanji as the definition, perfect to point to when you need to get your point across quickly. It's a petite dictionary, measuring 4x5 cm (1.6 x 2 inches) and easily fits in to your pocket.


JANM001 The Manga Cook Book
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Study Book
Featuring more than two dozen recipes, The Manga Cookbook shows you how to make Japanese food with real "character!" Reading manga sure can make a person hungry! Food appears frequently in Japanese comics, but what exactly is it that the characters are eating? Introducing The Manga Cookbook, an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing Japanese cuisine. Learn to identify and make the same things you see in all your favorite manga: authentic onigiri (rice balls), yakitori (skewered chicken), oshinko (pickled vegetables), udon (Japanese noodles) and many others! Includes sections on how to assemble bento boxed lunches and properly use chopsticks. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


STU094 Japanese Song with Cinnamoroll ~ Douyou Uta no Ehon
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 500 g. Price: $22.00 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).


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.)


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.


PB888 Genki I ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 900 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: Study Book
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 BOOK: This book is textbook I, starting from no knowledge to knowing hiragana, katakana and the first 145 kanji. Romanization of Japanese is used in the first two lessons to help students unfamiliar with hiragana and katakana, but soon tries to ween the student off romanization. Has Lessons 1 - 12 and follows the structure as written above. Indexes are in the back as well as tables for numbers, counters and verb conjugations. 7" x 10" (18 x 25.5 cm) 344 pages, card cover perfectbound. A teaching guide is included. 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.


ZA953 Japonica SAKUBUN Notebook ~ 120 Squares
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Study Item
Here's a great writing practice notebook you can use for perfecting your kanji, as well as hiragana and katana. Each page has 8 columns of 15 squares you can fill in with whatever is currently giving you the most trouble, until you can master it with smooth, beautiful strokes. 120 pages.


ASA054 Basic Kanji Drill New -- 4th Grade
Number in stock: 3 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.


HKN1001 Study Card ~ Basic Noun "What are you doing?"
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 150 g. Price: $4.50 Product type: Study tools
A classic way to get your "study on" when developing your language skills, this set of study cards are designed for children learning new vocabulary, which is perfect for beginning students in the Japanese language. These are large flash cards featuring cute illustrations and are written in hiragana for those who don't know how to pronounce these vocabulary words. This stack of 16 cards also has a hole on the top corner to make a ring of flash cards for use when you need it. This series features series of vocabulary focusing on the question "Nani Shiteiru?" (What you are doing) presenting the "mystery vocab" on one side with the answer on the other.


NYH139 Bath HIRAGANA Chart
Number in stock: 6 Weight: 80 g. Price: $3.80 Product type: Japanese Study
Here's a terrific study idea for memorizing the Japanese Hiragana characters -- study in the bath! This handy Hiragana table poster features the basic non-kanji characters of the Japanese language, on a waterproof plastic sheet poster that's made to be put up on to the wall of your shower or bath. Good for people wanting to develop their basics, this chart will help you cement your memory of all the characters with little pictures and examples of Japanese words that begin with each character. An indispensable study item that will have you reading kana with confidence in no time! Measures 60 x 42.5 cm (23 x 17 inches).


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.


PB890 Genki Workbook 1 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.50 Product type: Study Book
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 BOOK: This is the workbook complementing textbook I. Each lesson follows what has been learned in the corresponding lesson in the textbook, with written exercises to test comprehension of grammar and vocabulary (approximately 6-8 pages of material per lesson). A separate kanji section is included, with space to practice writing kanji, and questions to test kanji knowledge with meanings and readings of the kanji. The pages can be torn out to hand in as assignment (the pages are perforated), and there is space at the top for name. A perfect complement to the textbook and an excellent way to practice and test what has been learned. 7" x 10" (18 x 25.5 cm) 136 pages, card cover perfectbound. 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.


ZA561 Zebra "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention
Number in stock: 4 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.


PB986 Genki II ~ Student CD (2 CDs) An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2
Number in stock: 4 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.


PB891 Genki Workbook 2 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.50 Product type: Study Book
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 BOOK: This is the workbook complementing textbook II. Each lesson follows what has been learned in the corresponding lesson in the textbook, with written exercises to test comprehension of grammar and vocabulary (approximately 6-8 pages of material per lesson). A separate kanji section is included, with space to practice writing kanji, and questions to test kanji knowledge with meanings and readings of the kanji. The pages can be torn out to hand in as assignment (the pages are perforated), and there is space at the top for name. A perfect complement to the textbook and an excellent way to practice and test what has been learned. 7" x 10" (18 x 25.5 cm) 136 pages, card cover perfectbound. 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.


PHS873 Handbook for Newcomers, Migrants and Immigrants to Japan
Number in stock: 1 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.


PHS070 Nihongo Journal Jan 2007
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you can actually use in every day interaction, as well as a Japanese language audio CD to help build listening skills (especially important for those not fortunate to live in Japan). A perfect supplement for both teachers and students of the Japanese language -- because each issue features study exercises for everyone from beginning hiragana readers to advanced students, you never need 'finish' working with an issue, but can come back to it later and do the new sections. In this issue, you'll read in Japanese about Japan's lifestyle which includes a special feature on what Foreigners have to say about living in Japan, "Cool Japan" talking about New Years, particularly the concept of sending Nengajyo (New Years Cards), current events in Japan such as bullying and violence against juveniles, practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Also good for studying for the JLPT. New! Get 15% off 3 or more issues of Nihongo Journal! Just add them to your cart and the discount will be taken off at checkout.


TUTTLE027 Japanese Homestyle Dishes
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 400 g. Price: $11.50 Product type: Cook Book
Dishes like sushi or Teriyaki may look difficult to make, but Japanese Homestyle Dishes shows you how the Japanese prepare their food at home - with minimum effort, for maximum flavor. Try a Steamed Egg Custard, Salmon Teriyaki, Sesame Chicken Loaf, or Japanese Sponge Cake - or delicious noodle dishes like Cold Soba Noodles or Tofu and Udon Noodles in Clear Soup. Or, if you're entertaining, choose from sushi and sashimi recipes, or party favorites such as Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, Tempura, and Green Tea Ice Cream. Preparing these classic Japanese dishes is now easier than ever, thanks to the simple, step-by-step instructions included in this invaluable cooking guide. A quick trip to your local supermarket for a few basic ingredients is all you need to get started on your own exploration of this fantastic cuisine. Publshed by Tuttle. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


TUTTLE025 Pocket Japanese Dictionary
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Study Guide
This is a Japanese - English, English Japanese dictionary containing 3,000 of the most commonly used words in the Japanese language. An ideal dictionary for beginning students, businessmen, and travellers. A handy pocket version with an easy-to-read type for quick reference. Written in romaji (alphabetical) characters to native English speakers, with English translations and Kanji characters. Measures 7.4 x 4.1 inches. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


DS0594 Dora Gana ~ Doraemon Hiragana Study for Nintendo DS
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 200 g. Price: $60.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
Here's a great game for your Nintendo DS that lets you study hiragana and katakana with Doraemon, the cute robot cat from the future. Doraemon helps you learn the basics of Japanese, just as children do: you start out playing games to help you recognize kana and the first kanji that children learn. Best of all, since the DS uses a stylus for input, you learn not only to read these early characters but to write them as well, of course with proper stroke order. The best tool for beginning 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 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.


PSP0775 ToHeart 2 Portable
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $70.00 Product type: PSP Anime Game
Now you can enjoy one of the most famous eroge / dating-sim games ever on your Sony PSP game system, with ToHeart 2. A great port of this iconic game, complete with all graphics, music, beautiful voice and steamy character relationships, this all-ages game is a super fun title for you to enjoy. A super high-quality game that will work on any PSP in the world -- pick it up now! 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.


RESERVE81 Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription
This magazine will be available every month Weight: 200 g. Price: $8.00 + shipping/mo. revolving, or $140 annual Product type: Monthly magazine subscription
Hiragana Times is the premiere magazine for students of Japanese and anyone who wants to follow Japan every month. Each issue features articles both in English and in Japanese (complete with furigana pronunciation) to help those studying the language. 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. This is the perfect item for those who are studying the Japanese language, interested in living in Japan, and all Japanophiles. We highly recommend this popular subscription item! (Also written "hir@gana times") This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis (where we'll reserve and bill each issue as it comes in) or annually (for a flat fee w/ SAL shipping included). Great for fans of bilingual books! Note: if you purchase the "revolving magazine subsciption" option, we will send each issue to you automatically until you ask us to stop.


NK200-10 2010 Calendar -- Zen Words
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 500 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: 2010 Wall Calendar
Shodo is the traditional brush writing calligraphy of Japan, written with characters that mean the Way of Writing. Here is a collection of beautiful words and phrases taken from Zen Buddhism using kanji characters that make a lovely calendar. Great for anyone studying Japanese, or who just like the soothing elegance of expertly written kanji characters. Wonderful "kakejiku" (wall scroll) format calendar. 76 x 35 cm (30 x 14 inches), 13 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar. Get 15% off 3 or more calendars! Just add 3 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout.


STU116 The 2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 and 4 Questions and Correct Answers
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.50 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.


SG152-10 2010 Calendar -- Michi ~ Japanese Proverb
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 500 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: 2010 Wall Calendar
Another interesting calendar for the esoteric side of you, featuring various wise 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. Also good for anyone trying o learn Japanese because the hiragana is written next to the kanji, making it easy to read. Measures 53 x 25 cm (21 x 10 in). 13 sheets. Note: the sample images shown actual pages from the new calendar. Get 15% off 3 or more calendars! Just add 3 or more calendars to your shopping cart, the discount will be applied at checkout.


PSP1352 Neon Genesis Evangelion ~ Battle Orchestra
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $58.00 Product type: PSP Anime Game
An awesome Evangelion fighting game produced by Broccoli in which you engage in realistic combat between Eva units and Angels. A great game that lets you engage in head-to-head combat with up to 4 friends at once, the game features original art from the series and is fully voiced. Story mode features arcs for Shinji, Asuka, Toji, Kensuke or Rei that you can play, or select from individual battles you want to relive. 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.


PB761 Japanese Family-Style Recipes ~ Eigo de Tanoshimu Nihon no Kateiryouri
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $20.00 Product type: Study Book
Looking for a way to master both Japanese and Japanese cooking at the same time? Or just learn about Japanese food in general? The Bilingual Books series from Kodansha brings you yet another wonderful glimpse into Japanese life in both English and Japanese. Learn how to make all the Japanese family favorites, gyudon (beef on rice), tempura, niku-jaga (meat and potato stew), miso soup and much much more! Full ingredient list and directions are given in Japanese on the left hand page, and in English on the right. Each recipe also has a photograph so that you know what the final dish looks like. Hints on menu planning and what dishes are generally consumed when are also written in detail. 16 color pages of finished dishes will certainly whet your appetite. 250+ pages in this top-notch cookbook.


PB889 Genki II ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2 Textbook
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 900 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: Study Book
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 BOOK: This book is textbook II, starting from basic knowledge of grammar and kanji #146 to 317. Has Lessons 13 - 23 and follows the structure as written above. Indexes are in the back as well as tables for numbers, counters, verb conjugations and a general map of Japan. 7" x 10" (18 x 25.5 cm) 354 pages, card cover perfectbound. A teaching guide is included. 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.


SS112 Genki Answer Key ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 200 g. Price: $14.00 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 BOOK: This book is the answer key book containing all the answers to both Genki I and Genki II, for both the workbook and textbook. All the exercises are answered here, with page numbers corresponding to their place in the Genki workbooks and textbooks. Furthermore, this book contains the complete transcriptions to the listening sections of the workbook. This is a necessary companion for those doing self-study with the Genki workbook/textbook for those who want to check their answers by themselves. 7" x 10" (18 x 25.5 cm) 72 pages, card cover perfectbound. 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) Supplementary Materials: Answer Key For Genki I & II Click here to see all the items we carry from the Genki Integrated Japanese series.


TUTTLE023 Etiquette Guide to Japan
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 195 g. Price: $8.95 Product type: Study Guide
Etiquette Guide to Japan offers an inside look at the social norms of the Japanese-when to bow, how to propose a toast, when to pay the bill, the careful art of gift-giving, how to deal with public transportation, dating, weddings, funerals, and last, but not least, how to say good-bye at the end of your stay. If you want to save yourself from possible embarrassment during your stay in Japan, you will find the Etiquette Guide to Japan to be a much-needed companion. Publshed by Tuttle. Written by Boye De Mente. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PB441 Recipes of Japanese Cooking ~ Eigo de Tsukuru Washoku
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Recipes of Cooking
Whenever you visit Japan, be prepared to try a variety of unique dishes that are both pleasant to look at and tasty too! For those of you who love the taste of Japan and want to bring that back to your home, then this fun filled book of recipes is for you. Over 280 pages of step by step instructions on how to create some of your favorite dishes such as Kanto-style rice cake soup, Japanese Yellow Tail Teriyaki, tempura, and of course a various types of sushi dishes. Includes a short introduction of how to prepare stock, the various kinds of spices and seasonings you'll be using, presentation, as well as table manners for using chopsticks and drinking tea. Best of all, this recipe book is translated both into Japanese and English for your convenience. Perfect bound and in full color. Not only is it delicious, but healthy too! Enjoy the taste of Japan today!


ZA227 Japonica Japanese KANJI Practice Notebook (8 squares)
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Japanese study notebooks
The way to learn to write Japanese is to write -- repeatedly -- until you get it. Here is a wonderful Japanese notebook that offers a great way to practice writing Japanese -- either hiragana, katakana or kanji. Each page features 60 spaces for practicing your Japanese. Includes a space to write your name and what grade you're in on the front ^_^ The squares are extra large and easier to write in than smaller squared books. Yes, the Japonica brand name is a rip-off of Britannica. A wonderful Japanese study aid! A wonderful Japanese study aid!


PSPMUF001 Macross Ultimate Frontier
This item can be ordered. Weight: 200 g. Price: $70.00 Product type: PSP Anime Game
Here's an outstanding game for Macross fan, the ultimate tribute to one of the most awesome anime series ever. In the new Macross Ultimate Frontier you get to reenact every battle in every Macross, from the classic 1982 Macross series, through the 1984 Do You Remember Love? movie, through Macross Plus and Macross Zero, right up to the current Macross Frontier. Features original voice acting and all the transforming action that makes Macross so awesome, the ability to pilot any mech (so you can see what it's like to fly a Destroid Monster through the rings of Saturn), many awesome winding Macross-style missiles, and tons of music. Definitely the most enjoyable anime game ever. 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. We recommend you look for an online guide if you need help.


PSP1567 Ikki Tousen ~ Eloquent Fist (PSP the Best)
Number in stock: 5 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.


PAB685 Visual Kanji Dictionary for Kids ~ Kodomo Kanji Jiten
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 900 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Rakugoo Book
A great book used by elementary school kids in japan, it's a great way to study kanji, using colorful pictures to help form associations in your brain and make it easier for you to memorize. The book is divided into three sections, first year, second year and third year, allowing you to easily go in order while memorizing kanji, looking at the pictures and learning vocabulary words just like Japanese kids do. A very good way to study Japanese! 250+ pages, full color.


STU125 Japanese Food Dictionary ~ Shoku Kotoba Eigo Jiten
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 500 g. Price: $42.00 Product type: Study Cooking Encyclopedia
Here's a really special item: a complete dictionary for finding words related to food in other languages. Since food is such an international subject, the dictionary contains food-related words in English, French, Italian and Chinese. Need to look up words in a Japanese bento book? This dictionary of food words will help a lot.


DS0135 Kanji Practice for Adult ~ Perfect Version
Number in stock: 1 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.


TUTTLE045 The Complete Japanese Verb Guide
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 650 g. Price: $14.95 Product type: Study Guide
A companion volume to The Complete Japanese Expression Guide and The Complete Japanese Adjective Guide, with over 600 verbs. The key to Japanese is knowing how to use verbs, and no other book about Japanese verbs contains as much useful information as The Complete Japanese Verb Guide. Compiled and edited with the needs of the student in mind, this book is an invaluable reference guide for anyone learning the Japanese language. Besides introducing over 600 verbs and heir meanings, this authoritative reference and study aid lists each verb in romaji, hiragana, and kanji; indicates whether a verb is transitive or intransitive, and presents all the conjugated forms. Also included are explanations of polite language and lists of compound verbs and suru verbs. Conjugated forms not ordinarily used with particular verbs are denoted. Furthermore, hundreds of example sentences show how to use verbs correctly - a great help to students who must compose sentences in Japanese. The Complete Japanese Verb Guide will enable you to: Instantly find any conjugation for hundreds of verbs Use the right preposition for each verb Write each verb using its Japanese characters Improve your command of the colloquial language. For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PHS258 Nihongo Journal April 2007
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 550 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study Book with CD
J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you can actually use in every day interaction, as well as a Japanese language audio CD to help build listening skills (especially important for those not fortunate to live in Japan). A perfect supplement for both teachers and students of the Japanese language -- because each issue features study exercises for everyone from beginning hiragana readers to advanced students, you never need 'finish' working with an issue, but can come back to it later and do the new sections. In this issue, you'll read in Japanese a special feature on Seasonal Expressions in Japanese, "Cool Japan" with a special focus on special bargains at Japan's "Flea Market." In NJ News, headlines include "Half of New Adults Underwent Bullying, "Marriages to Foreigners Increase by Tenfold in 30 years," a study tour of Japan in the northern most section of the island of Honshuu, Aomori (known for their apples), practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). New! Get 15% off 3 or more issues of Nihongo Journal! Just add them to your cart and the discount will be taken off at checkout.


PHS176 Nihongo Journal March 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study Book
J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you can actually use in every day interaction, as well as a Japanese language audio CD to help build listening skills (especially important for those not fortunate to live in Japan). A perfect supplement for both teachers and students of the Japanese language -- because each issue features study exercises for everyone from beginning hiragana readers to advanced students, you never need 'finish' working with an issue, but can come back to it later and do the new sections. In this issue, you'll read in Japanese a special feature on Seasonal Expressions in Japanese, "Cool Japan" with a special focus on "Entrance Exams Prayers and Superstitions", "Modern Life from A to Z" listening exercises focusing on health care, a study tour of Japan in Shag, practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Also good for studying for the JLPT test. New! Get 15% off 3 or more issues of Nihongo Journal! Just add them to your cart and the discount will be taken off at checkout.


PHS307 Nihongo Journal May 2007
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 550 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Study Book
J-List is proud to present Nihongo Journal, the famous monthly publication by ALC Press that's filled with useful Japanese study exercises for all levels. Each page is specially designed for learners of Japanese, written in full kanji (Chinese characters) with furigana pronunciation. Additional focuses on special vocabulary to learn, coupled with featured articles written with English translations, even more lessons on grammar, comic and role play exercises to help you learn phrases that you can actually use in every day interaction, as well as a Japanese language audio CD to help build listening skills (especially important for those not fortunate to live in Japan). A perfect supplement for both teachers and students of the Japanese language -- because each issue features study exercises for everyone from beginning hiragana readers to advanced students, you never need 'finish' working with an issue, but can come back to it later and do the new sections. In this issue, you'll read in about Japanese Manners you should know and in "Cool Japan" with a special focus on one of the most famous sybols of Japan, the "Bento." In NJ News, headlines include "Wearable Robot's to Debut in the Home," "Japan Experiences Record-breaking Mild Winter," a Cross cultural communication guide regarding gifts and "Expectation Gaps," a study tour in Tokushima, practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Good for JLPT students, too. New! Get 15% off 3 or more issues of Nihongo Journal! Just add them to your cart and the discount will be taken off at checkout.


STA281 Kutsuwa Study Flashcards w/Check Sheet
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.40 Product type: Study Item
Those studying foreign languages in Japan can often be seen on a train or in a coffee shop with these study cards. Kept on an openable ring, these pocket-sized quiz/flash cards can be pulled out at any time for a quick quiz no matter where you are. These are incredibly convenient for Japanese study - just write the word in English on one side and the word in Japanese on the other and test yourself on the English or on the Japanese. This is a simple yet powerful study guide made even better with see-through red and green plastic sheets. If you write in red or green, the words will be invisible if you cover with the appropriate sheet, especially if you want to quiz yourself on more than one thing on a page. Pick up these handy flashcards made in Japan today.


PHS211 Japan Trivia ~ Eigo de Hanasu Zatsugaku Nippon Q&A
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $16.00 Product type: Bilingual Book
Why was the image of a red sun adopted as the Japanese Flag? Why do the Japanese make a chopping motion with one hand while passing in front of others? Why to Japanese adults read comic books on trains? If you've ever pondered these and other questions to yourself about the Japanese culture but could never found out the answer, then "Japan Trivia" is the book for you. This powerful book by Kodansha international is chock full of answers ranging from Japanese food, behaviors, the downsides of Japan, language, and tons more. Approximately 260 pages of wonderful trivia is available at your fingertips, making this a fun discussion topic among fellow Japanophiles. Written in both Japanese (on one side) and English (on the opposite facing side) to help intermediate and advanced readers develop their Japanese reading skills. A fun and delightful purchase you're sure to enjoy. Dennis highly recommends this book.


PHS199 Nyan Nyan Nyanko ~ Nyanko Onsen no Maki
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50 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 head toward the various onsens (hot springs) in Japan to enjoy the various activities and delicacies at the various locales. A picture story based item, starts the nyanko cats lining up for a drawing of who will be the lucky winners to attend this exciting event, eventually being led into a Nyanko style catbus that will take them to various locales. Not like any normal cats, the Nyanko mascots love the warm waters of the onsen, giving us that trademark cat smirk of theirs. And of course throughout the entire trip, they will dress up in various food items and objects indicative of their trip. Written for children, it's a great supplemental item for students of beginning and intermediate Japanese to help develop their reading skills. Hardcover.


PHS198 Nyan Nyan Nyanko ~ Nyanko Japan Tour no Maki
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 350 g. Price: $19.50 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.

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