Study Japanese: Textbooks, Kanji Workbooks

Puchi Eva: Evangelion @ Game

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:07:39 -0400

Puchi Eva: Evangelion @ Game

A fun game for Evangelion fans that uses the Nintendo DS to send you to school with "Pucchi" (Petite) versions of the Eva characters. To play, start the game and choose data, then start playing the story-based mini games, for example competing with the other characters for a slice of cake that Misato has prepared. All your friends at here: Shinji, Asuka, Kaworu/Kaoru, the three Eva sisters (clones of the original), and for some reason, a cute version of the Eva 00 mech. To play, you make...

More Delicious Bentos for Kindergarten ~ Motto Oishii Youchien no Obento

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:51:10 -0400

More Delicious Bentos for Kindergarten ~ Motto Oishii Youchien no Obento

Bento art is a loving creation of food and artistry that many Japanese mothers make for their children on a daily basis. This fun cookbook is a literal encyclopedia of ideas to help inspire you create your own bentos utilizing famous Japanese characters such as Anpanman, Pokemon, Doraemon, and even Big Bird. Each dish is designed for children, who can be picky about their food, but wouldn't mind devouring a tasty Doraemon onigiri with carrots shaped into flowers or bite sized pizzas that form...

The Tale of the Heike (Jyo) -- Eigo de Yomu Heike Monogatari ~ Jyo

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:26:13 -0400

The Tale of the Heike (Jyo) -- Eigo de Yomu Heike Monogatari ~ Jyo

This is a new bilingual novel, telling the story of Heike. The Tale of the Heike (Heike monogatari, ) is an epic account of the struggle between the Taira and Minamoto clans for control of Japan at the end of the 12th century in the Genpei War (1180-1185). The Heike is considered one of the great classics of medieval Japanese literature. The book itself is 130 pages thick, written in English AND Japanese. It comes with an audio CD, spoken in English. Perfect for Japanese language students and...

Genki Workbook 2 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:24:29 -0400

Genki Workbook 2 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 2

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...

Genki I ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:32:25 -0500

Genki I ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1 Textbook

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...

Genki Answer Key ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:41:03 -0400

Genki Answer Key ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese ~ Answer Key (for both Genki I and Genki II)

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...

Genki Workbook 1 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:32:25 -0500

Genki Workbook 1 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1

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...

Talking About Japan Q & A ~ The Third Edition -- Eigo de Hanasu Nihon

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:13:35 -0400

Talking About Japan Q & A ~ The Third Edition -- Eigo de Hanasu Nihon

Talking About Life and Culture in Japanese is one of those books that really gives you a lot of the information that you would hope to find in such a title, as well as some gems that might really surprise you. A great bilingual book with a mountain of tips and explanations on understanding daily life, cultural history, and general trivia (the kind that you can really use!). This book covers seven main topics which are - 1) The Land and Nature of Japan, 2) Origin and History of Japan, 3...

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:21:32 -0400

SANRIO Cinnamoroll Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84 Squares

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...

English Walking Guide to Old Edo-Historical Sights in Modern Tokyo ~ Eigo de Mochiaruku Edo Tokyo Sanpo Chizu

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:43:50 -0400

English Walking Guide to Old Edo-Historical Sights in Modern Tokyo ~ Eigo de Mochiaruku Edo Tokyo Sanpo Chizu

We have a really awesome item here, for all Japanese language students and those who wants to discover Tokyo through historical sights. This is a bilingual walking guide to old Edo historical sights in Tokyo. Even if Tokyo has become a huge and futuristic city, it still hides a lot of temples and historical places, that are gonna make you feel like if you were back in the ancient capital of Edo. Regrouping ancient maps from the city, this book will guide you through places or streets samurais...

SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:38:11 -0400

SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box

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...

Getting Along with the Japanese

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:50:28 -0400

Getting Along with the Japanese

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...

Japan's Cultural Code Words

Fri, 18 May 2007 02:11:00 -0400

Japan's Cultural Code Words

From a Western perspective, the Japanese have an incomprehensible Jekyll-and-Hyde persona-cure, quaint and seductive one moment and outright savage the next. The fastest way to understand the traditional Japanese mindset is through their cultural code words - key terms pregnant with cultural meaning which reveal, define and even control, to some extent, the attitudes and behavior of the Japanese. These key terms encapsulate a system of behavior which often escapes a literal reading of the words...

Kanji Practice Flashcards vol.1 version 2 - Level 4 & 3

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:09:28 -0400

Kanji Practice Flashcards vol.1 version 2 - Level 4 & 3

A great new tool for anyone aspiring to study Japanese, this is a totally revised and updated set of high-quality laminated study cards that feature all the kanji you need to master for the Japanese Proficiency Test, levels 3 & 4, the first two levels that students of Japanese should attempt. A meticulously researched set of die-cut cards, you get 103 introductory and 181 intermediate cards. The double-sided flashcards each feature 6 kanji compound words for more than 1700 vocabulary words, all...

Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:57:01 -0400

Japanese Custom Made Stamp set ~ Circle 0.7 inch DX Hanko

Here's a deluxe custom-made name stamp with case and ink included. The stamp is made of hard wood and laser-etched for perfect imprinting on paper every time. It comes with a high quality plastic case and red ink pad right inside, so you are never without the ability to stamp your name wherever you are. This stamp is also suitable to be legally used as an official name stamp in Japan, if registered with a city office in Japan. You...

First Kanji Dictionary: Look & Remember ~ Mite Oboeru Kanji E Jiten

Tue, 29 May 2007 02:30:25 -0400

First Kanji Dictionary: Look & Remember ~ Mite Oboeru Kanji E Jiten

Studying kanji is one of the hardest parts of Japanese to master, and for those beginning it can seem a nearly impossible task. This book can make studying kanji fun again, with this pictorial kanji dictionary that covers 1st and 2nd grade kanji, along with hiragana and katakana. Each page has a simple and colorful drawing depicting the meaning of the kanji, along with the kanji written large with stroke order and in many cases how the kanji came to be. Each kanji page also contains the onyomi...

Japanese Nuance in Plain English! ~ Nihonrashisa wo Eigo ni Dekimasuka?

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:10:30 -0400

Japanese Nuance in Plain English! ~ Nihonrashisa wo Eigo ni Dekimasuka?

One of the first Western reactions to the Japanese language (by a priest in the 16th century), was that it must have been created by the Devil to make people suffer. A more accurate description of Japanese is that many of the words in the language are "loaded" - that is, they have meanings that differ from the simple dictionary definition. The term "loaded" is commonly used in reference to a question that is meant to trap or trick someone - i.e. "a loaded question." However, the primary nature...

Talking About Buddhism ~ Eigo de Hanasu Bukkyou

Fri, 18 May 2007 02:11:00 -0400

Talking About Buddhism ~ Eigo de Hanasu Bukkyou

In the eyes of non-Japanese, it seems odd that when Japanese are born, they are taken to a shrine, when they marry, they go to a church, and when they die they go to a temple. When asked, "Why do you do that?" most Japanese are utterly at a loss as to how to answer. The Buddhism that was transmitted to Japan has continued to provide Japanese with wisdom and strength for living. Buddhism has soothed the minds of the people and greatly affected their way of seeing and thinking. No discussion of...

Hiragana Times Reserve Subscription

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:18:24 -0400

Hiragana Times Reserve 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...

DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:06:16 -0400

DX Long Study Flashcards for Sentence ~ Set of 2 pcs

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...

Hiragana Bath Chart by Kumon ~ Ofuro de Lesson Hiragana no Hyo

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:36:40 -0400

Hiragana Bath Chart by Kumon ~ Ofuro de Lesson Hiragana no Hyo

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...

New Express Japanese

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:08:56 -0400

New Express Japanese

A very nice new study item we have here. Dedicated to beginners who want to learn Japanese through everyday conversation, this book start its approach on japanese language pronunciation (comes with an audio cd), while each following chapter comes with a basic conversation skit, followed by exercises that you will be able to complete assisted by the audio cd. This book will guide you through the bases of oral Japanese that you will enjoy to use in everyday life or if you plan to come to Japan. A...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 1 ~ vol. 3

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:38:47 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 1 ~ vol. 3

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

PILOT HI-TEC-C 0.4mm Cosmetic 5 Color Gel Ink Pen Set

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:22:48 -0400

PILOT HI-TEC-C 0.4mm Cosmetic 5 Color Gel Ink Pen Set

Get your study on with this brand new set of color ink gel pens courtesy by Pilot. This HI-Tec-C pens feature an ultra fine tipped points (great for cramming all those notes in a small note card) and is perfect for those that require extreme precision. The ink glides smoothly on the paper's surface and is chemically designed to not bleed after it dries. These pens are highly sought after throughout the US and are now available here at J-list. This five pack includes "cosmetic colors" in a fine...

Zebra "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:33:53 -0400

Zebra "Check Set" ~ Best for Memory Retention

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...

FURO-TAN -- Bath Water Proof Study Flashcard Set

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:30 -0400

FURO-TAN -- Bath Water Proof Study Flashcard Set

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...

DORAEMON Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84squares

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:13:45 -0400

DORAEMON Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84squares

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 characters from the Japan's beloved Doraemon, along with a short story written in full kanji (with furigana...

Classic Hello Kitty Pencil Pouch ~ White

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:14:57 -0400

Classic Hello Kitty Pencil Pouch ~ White

Just for you, this Hello Kitty Pouch is a fresh style item for all your personal storage needs in a light bag that's great for traveling. This is one of the classic Hello Kitty designed items we've seen of late, with a coolness factor on par with the standard heights of Hello Kitty cuteness. Made of soft vinyl material you can store pens, pencils and erasers inside. Measures 17 x 11 cm (6.6 x 4.3 inches). This is a cute polkadot white version and red polkadot version with classic illustrations...

Japanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no Kihon

Thu, 01 May 2008 03:07:42 -0400

Japanese Recipes 60 ~ Washoku no Kihon

The world over, Japanese cooking is becoming famous for its beautiful arrangement, delicate tastes and low-calorie nutrition qualities. More and more are Japanese restaurants becoming the popular places to eat, and still has a feeling of mystique to the preparation. This book takes the mystique out of Japanese cooking and enables you to try cooking traditional meals right in your own home! Everything is written in both English and Japanese, so it is a great chance to study the language as well...

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:55:31 -0400

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

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...

Deluxe Pentel Fude Brush Pen 2way Type

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:19:14 -0400

Deluxe Pentel Fude Brush Pen 2way Type

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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any...

KAREN Green ~ Pentel Women's Stylish Jewel Ball Pointed Pen 0.5mm / 3 colors

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:22 -0400

KAREN Green ~ Pentel Women's Stylish Jewel Ball Pointed Pen 0.5mm / 3 colors

From the Pentel company, here's a great three ink pen designed with women in mind. This cute pen features a soft grip for your writing comfort and has a 0.5 mm tip for those that require intricate details. The pen casing shares three colors (Red, Blue, Black) which can be extended one at a time. Part of the Karen C3 variety. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)

PILOT HI-TEC-C 0.4mm Basic 5 Color Gel Ink Pen Set

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:11:28 -0400

PILOT HI-TEC-C 0.4mm Basic 5 Color Gel Ink Pen Set

Get your study on with this brand new set of color ink gel pens courtesy by Pilot. This HI-Tec-C pens feature an ultra fine tipped points (great for cramming all those notes in a small note card) and is perfect for those that require extreme precision. The ink glides smoothly on the paper's surface and is chemically designed to not bleed after it dries. These pens are highly sought after throughout the US and are now available here at J-list. This five pack includes "basic colors" in a fine 0.4...

SECT Pencil Extension with Soft Grip ~ Blue

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:14:57 -0400

SECT Pencil Extension with Soft Grip ~ Blue

It's test time and you're panicked because you forgot your #2 pencil and no one around you has a spare. You reach in your bag and find one, except that it's widdled down to the nub. Fear not, this SECT pencil extension is here to save the day. Simply sharpen whatever portion of the pencil that you have left and stick the eraser end inside the extension and you have a fully functional pencil with a comfy grip. The extension measures 9 cm and is made of a solid tin material. The soft, indented...

Picture Dictionary ~ English Japanese Dictionary -- Eiwa E Jiten

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:16:19 -0400

Picture Dictionary ~ English Japanese Dictionary -- Eiwa E Jiten

One of the many ways to help developing your vocabulary is to utilize pictures to demonstrate the noun or verb that you want to remember. This picture dictionary is packed with 1500 vocabulary words, designed to trigger your memory through these whimsical images. The dictionary is arranged according to the Japanese writing system, with the English word clearly written along side the image. The Japanese has both the furigana pronunciation and written kanji to help develop recognition of the...

Rakugo ~ Traditional Japanese Sit-down comedy

Fri, 18 May 2007 08:15:10 -0400

Rakugo ~ Traditional Japanese Sit-down comedy

For many Westerners, comedy clubs feature stand-up comedians who talk about life through from their own humorous perspective. The traditional art of " Rakugo " is perhaps the closest equivalent in Japan, featuring a comedian/ storyteller, dressed in traditional robes and seated in front of their audience with props in hand to help accentuate their story telling. About 300 years old, Rakugo was originally written to teach people what would be laughed at in order to develop social knowledge, but...

Living Japanese Style 2 - Nihon e toki Jiten

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:02:12 -0400

Living Japanese Style 2 - Nihon e toki Jiten

When you visit Japan for the first time, don't expect to see the streets ful of "samurai" and "geisha." The lifestyle of the average Japanese has today become almost completely westernized. But beneath Japan's fast-moving, ultra-modern exterior, its unique culture and customs, shaped by centuries of tradition, live on. This book is designed to help both residents and visitors to overcome cultural bafflement and get to know the "real Japan." Through pictures and exlanations, it ntroduces many...

Say it in Japanese 15 - Nihon e toki Jiten

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:23:24 -0400

Say it in Japanese 15 - Nihon e toki Jiten

Beginners approaching Japanese language studies may be nervous about pronunciation. But there are few languges in the world as easy to pronounce as Japanese. Unlike certain Asian Languages, Japanese is not a tonal language. Unlike English, words have very little stress. So you will undoubtedly find that, with the hints given in this book, Japanese sentences are very easy to pronounce. When you learn even a few words of a different culture you are learning about the culture itself. A...

The Inscrutable Japanese ~ Gokaisareru Nihonjin

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:15:43 -0500

The Inscrutable Japanese ~ Gokaisareru Nihonjin

Why does Japan get misunderstood? A simple explanation would be because of its cultural differences. But since every country can lay claim to a unique culture, why, many people wonder, is Japan misunderstood so much more than the other nations of the world? This book describes the mechanisms operating behind the Japanese behavior in instances where misunderstandings with other cultures occur. It also provides hints on how to explain Japanese behavior, as well as the cultural background behind...

Genki Picture Cards 1 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 1

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:55:32 -0400

Genki Picture Cards 1 on CD-ROM ~ Genki na E Card 1

Here's a great new item in the Genki Japanese textbook series from Japan: Genki Picture Cards on CD-ROM, which assists you in working through the first Genki textbook by providing a way to quiz yourself on the various action pictures (which accompany useful phrases and situations) in the textbook series, making it easy to memorize words by tying them to mnemonic pictures. Because all lessons are delivered in PDF format, you can use it as-is on your Mac or PC, or print them out for later study...

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:15 -0400

Doraemon Bilingual Comic vol. 7

Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside...

Old Japan Rediscovered

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:07:34 -0400

Old Japan Rediscovered

This photo collection was created for the purpose of introducing Japanese culture to people of all nationalities. The subjects of these photos were chosen to select the special characteristics and unique cultural identity found in regions of Japan. This book is separated into 8 sections highlighting the distinct cultural characteristics found in each region. The photos contained in this collection were taken over a paeriod of 15 month from October 1998 to December 1999. Because of the short...

The Tales of Miyazawa Kenji

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:34:36 -0400

The Tales of Miyazawa Kenji

Kenji Miyazawa is one of the finest writers of fiction in Japan's postwar period, who crafted many works that are loved by children and grown-ups alike, creator of Night of Galactic Railroad, which inspired Galaxy Express 999. Here's a bilingual book that presents eight of his stories to you in both English and the original Japanese. Included are his seminal works The Restaurant of Many Orders, The Wildcat and the Acorns and Night of the Festival. 200 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to...

Dr. Grip PILOT Super Grip Ball Pointed Pen

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:51:48 -0400

Dr. Grip PILOT Super Grip Ball Pointed Pen

Pilot, one of the primary makers of stationery in Japan, have developed this incredible ergonomic pen meant to fit comfortably in your hand reducing stress when writing. This black ink ball pen with a 7mm point, comes from the Dr. Grip Flash Color Series which are designed to provide optimum balance of weight for writing preventing fatigue in your neck and shoulders. The tip handling portion of the pen is covered with a soft grip and has ink that flows smoothly out of the writing device onto...

AIUEO Study with Anpanman

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:13:38 -0400

AIUEO Study with Anpanman

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

Tokyo Jinsei Since 1962 ~ Tokyo Life - Nobuyoshi Araki

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:50:26 -0400

Tokyo Jinsei Since 1962 ~ Tokyo Life - Nobuyoshi Araki

This fantastic photo collection/ historical documentation is brought to you photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, known for his Tokyo series of books from Tokyo in the Fall, The Legend of Tokyo, and even Tokyo Nude work. Mr. Nobuyohshi takes you back to the 1960s giving you visions of old hairstyles, children that are now in their 50s and a surprising view of people using public phones when the idea of a cellphone was considered impossible. He also fastforwards the time machine to the 90s and today...

Kanji DS Dictionary

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:13:38 -0400

Kanji DS Dictionary

Here's a fascinating way to use your Nintendo DS to learn Japanese more effectively: the Kanji Sonomama Dictionary, which turns any Nintendo DS into a very useful tool for learning Japanese. There are four dictionaries -- English-Japanese, Japanese-English, Kokugo (Japanese-Japanese, the best way to learn) and Kanji, with 240,000 entries at your fingertips. While you can input words with the optional on-screen keyboard, the best way to enter words is using the stylus, which can accurately read...

Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Clover

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:52:39 -0400

Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Clover

Bento art is a pride and joy of a Japanese mother, making delicious and visually stunning presentations to greet their young ones as lunchtime comes around. This decoration "punch" works to make those bentos even more interesting by creating complex shapes to add to the art. Simply stick your seaweed strips in between the slits and punch out a shape. This device creates an intricate clover shape. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Seven Days in Japan

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:16:18 -0400

Seven Days in Japan

"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...

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:36:05 -0400

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun vol. 1

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...

Picture Dictionary ~ Japanese English Dictionary -- Waei E Jiten

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:55:55 -0400

Picture Dictionary ~ Japanese English Dictionary -- Waei E Jiten

One of the many ways to help developing your vocabulary is to utilize pictures to demonstrate the noun or verb that you want to remember. This picture dictionary is packed with 1500 vocabulary words, designed to trigger your memory through these whimsical images. The dictionary is arranged according to the Japanese writing system, with the English word clearly written along side the image. The Japanese has both the furigana pronunciation and written kanji to help develop recognition of the...

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:21:37 -0400

Perfect Kanji ~ Kakitori Kun 2

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...

Beautiful Kanji Training

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:38:11 -0400

Beautiful Kanji Training

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...

Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Apple

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:25:06 -0400

Mini Punch for DECO Bento ~ Apple

Bento art is a pride and joy of a Japanese mother, making delicious and visually stunning presentations to greet their young ones as lunchtime comes around. This decoration "punch" works to make those bentos even more interesting by creating complex shapes to add to the art. Simply stick your seaweed strips in between the slits and punch out a shape. This device creates a yummy apple shape. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Learn Japanese Through Sake ~ Sake no Hosomichi A la carte

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:56:58 -0400

Learn Japanese Through Sake ~ Sake no Hosomichi A la carte

A great way of learning Japanese is by reading Manga, since it exposes you to typical speaking vocabulary compared to your standard textbook. This comic however, focuses its conversation lessons around an izakaya or traditional Japanese bar setting, designed to teach English to Japanese. For those who've studied for a semester or two, you can learn Japanese through a "reverse" method, taking the English text and recognizing the Japanese translations. Portions of the text are also written with...

Kanji Practice Flashcards Vol. 2 - Level 2

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:44:24 -0400

Kanji Practice Flashcards Vol. 2 - Level 2

Mastering Japanese kanji is essential to success in learning the Japanese language. Learning kanji is not only important to be able to read and write the Japanese language, but it is also important in order to proceed to advance levels of study. The reason why is that you will have great difficultly finding upper level textbooks and other courseware that continue to use romaji and kana to indicate the readings of kanji. White Rabbit Press' top-selling Japanese Kanji Flashcards have helped...

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:42:19 -0400

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko

Hanko , or name stamps, are a big part of the difference between Japan and the West, and when you "sign" an important document you always do it with one of these stamps. Here's a very flexible custom-printed stamp that will allow you to create just about any message you want in Japanese! This stamp is wide enough to allow you up to 8 characters of Japanese (either kanji, hiragana or katakana) per line, allowing for more...

Writing Japanese With Ball Point Pen - Kirei na Ballpen Ji

Thu, 17 May 2007 23:16:53 -0400

Writing Japanese With Ball Point Pen - Kirei na Ballpen Ji

There are many approaches to learning to write Japanese, and one approach is to analyze the beauty of the unique characters as written with a "ball pen" (ball-point pen), which you can do with this subtle and useful new book, which promises to improve your penmanship and put you in touch with good writing. Recommended for intermediate students of Japanese. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:13:34 -0400

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

Taking aroma therapy to the next level, here's SUPPLIO, makers of mechanical pencils with a scent. This pack comes with a pencil that can hold lead at a 0.5 mm measurement for writing that requires plenty of details. One click and you'll be able to smell the aromatic scent of rose or flowers with this pack to get you into a positive mood -- great for fans of unique rose scented products from Japan. Comes with an additional pack of 20 additional pencil leads as part of the set. (More like this...

Japanese Family-Style Recipes ~ Eigo de Tanoshimu Nihon no Kateiryouri

Wed, 16 May 2007 12:16:18 -0400

Japanese Family-Style Recipes ~ Eigo de Tanoshimu Nihon no Kateiryouri

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...