JLIST.com Search : nihongo journal

New! RSS/XML Feeds
J-List side blog
J-List New Products
Top 25 Sellers
Top Wishlist Items
Index of all RSS Feeds

Add J-List feed to Google Reader

Gift Certificates make great gifts

Text Browse jlist.com
Contact J-List
Privacy Policy
Examples of J-List Packaging
Free Japanese Tissue With Your Order*

Peter says: There are currently 230,000 Japanese registered with the Friends System database, including 123,000 females. We've checked the company extensively and think this is an outstanding way for you to make some Japanese friends, whether it's to trade information about Japan, exchange language lessons or find someone for serious romance -- or we wouldn't have put the link on our site. Click below to learn more and register!

Sites We Like:

J-List side blog
Otakuism.com Game Forums
Japundit
Malasa Spirit
Seishun.org
Princess Waltz Site
Raidy Official Site
Akiba Blog
JAST USA
Peach Princess
G-Collections

Click the image above to view these products


PHS032 Nihongo Journal Dec 2006
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Study Magazine 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 about cool Japan, the Traditional veggies of Kyoto; articles like "How many singles are dating?"; study tour of Japan - which focuses on Gunma for this issue; practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Grab this Dec 2006 issue today!


STU028 Nihongo Journal June 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.00 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 about "Cool Japan" with a special focus on the recent boom of testers for the Japanese Proficiency test around the world. In NJ News, headlines include "Japanese Pupils Low on Motivation," "One in Four Fathers Lacks Interaction with Kids;" Learning Japanese through manga "Using Small Phrases to Open a Big Horizon;" Cross Cultural Gap Communication Guide regarding "Gifts and the Value Gap," a study tour of Kagoshima, practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Grab this May 2007 issue today!


PHS258 Nihongo Journal April 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 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; and much more! Grab this April 2007 issue today!


PHS680 Nihongo Journal Dec 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Study Magazine 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 issues special feature showcases Seasonal Expressions in Japanese, in Cool Japan a visit at the Railway Museum, making news are headlines "Record number of foreign students staying in Japan to work," " 20 somethings preferring a low key lifestyle," and "Youths turn to their cell phones as dictionaries," in Gender Japanese, you'll learn about the term Kunshi a study tour in Fukushima, practice 1st Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this December 2007 issue today!


PHS594 Nihongo Journal Nov. 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $22.50 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 get hints for learning the difference between spoken and written Japanese, visit Tokyo Bay, use small phrases to open a big horizon, learn about bathroom customs in the 23rd episode of Cross-cultural communication, go on a study tour in the Akita prefecture, experience the Japanese culture through the eyes of a Chinese Graduate student and how she got interested in Japan, practice 1st Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this October 2007 issue today!


PHS515 Nihongo Journal Oct 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.50 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 get hints for Japanese Listening Comprehension, Visit a castle in Oshiro for the Cool Japan Section, delve into current issues in Japan with titles such as "Japan's Working-age Population Shrinking Fastest, Japanese passive about interacting with foreigners, an interesting article in cross cultural communication in regards to what comes first yourself or your work, a study tour of Japan (this time in Shizuoka), practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this October 2007 issue today!


PHS463 Nihongo Journal Aug 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 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 a quick an easy guide to keigo (formal and polite language), the "Kyoto International Manga Museum" in this month's "Cool Japan," discover recent news about Japan's lifestyle with head lines such as "Learning All Things that Japanese Know but Can't Find in the Dictionary," Learning Kanji though manga by "Using Small Phrases to Open a Big Horizon" Cross Cultural guides such as "Are you Picky or Lax about Your Time," practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this August 2007 issue today!


PHS070 Nihongo Journal Jan 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.00 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! Grab this January 2007 issue today!


PHS176 Nihongo Journal March 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 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 Shiga, practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Grab this March 2007 issue today!


PHS380 Nihongo Journal July 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 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 Nara, an Ancien Capital Reborn in this month's "Cool Japan," discover recent news about Japan's lifestyle with head lines such as "Female Worker Ratio Rises for Second Year," "Do Recent New Hires Favor Seniority or Performance," Learning Kanji though manga by "Using Small Phrases to Open a Big Horizon" Cross Cultural guides such as "Boundaries Not to Be Crossed"practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this July 2007 issue today!


PHS307 Nihongo Journal May 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 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! Grab this May 2007 issue today!


PHS472 Nihongo Journal Sep 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 550 g. Price: $24.00 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 visit the eagerly anticipated Obon season, learn about Tottori Prefecture's Sakaiminato, a city that transformed itself into a famous tourist attraction known as the "City of Yookai" (famous from the classic anime Gegege no Kitaro), a study tour of Japan focusing on Gifu, quick tips into the Japanese language by "Using Small Phrases to Open a Big Horizon" focusing on the various uses of the term "Sou Desu Ka," a special feature discussing Seasonal Expressions in Japanese, current events in Japanese news with headlines "Unemployment improves to 9-year low," "Working Men's Pocket Money Up 3,300 yen," practice 2nd Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this September 2007 issue today!


PHS681 Nihongo Journal Feb 2007
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 400 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Study Magazine 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 get hints for learning the difference between spoken and written Japanese, visit Tokyo Bay, use small phrases to open a big horizon, learn about bathroom customs in the 23rd episode of Cross-cultural communication, go on a study tour in the Akita prefecture, experience the Japanese culture through the eyes of a Chinese Graduate student and how she got interested in Japan, practice 1st Level grammar and listening for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test; and much more! Written both in Japanese and English to help you improve your language skills. Grab this February 2007 issue today!


PB769 Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar ~ Kiso Nihongo Bunpo Kyohon
This item can be ordered. Weight: 600 g. Price: $17.50 Product type: Study Book
Japanese grammar is one of the first stumbling blocks for learners of the Japanese language, and good reference books that actually explain the grammar in easy-to-understand English are difficult to find. This is a wonderful new Japanese reference book by the fine people at Alc (the publishers of the Nihongo Journal) that starts off with the basics and gets more in depth with succeeding chapters. With each grammar point illustrated with lots of examples, you'll not only be able to understand the grammar but be able to use it as well. This reference book explains trouble points for learners such as particles (kara, o, ga, de, ni, etc. and when to use them), demonstrative words (kore, sore, are, etc), passive expressions, causative expressions, honorific expressions, and much more. This is a guide you'll want by your side when you study Japanese. 200 pages, 7" x 10" (18 cm x 26 cm). Recommended Level: higher-level elementary (you must be able to read hiragana, katakana, and some basic kanji)


ALK001 "Understand Through Pictures" Japanese Dictionary Classified By Usage 1000 ~ E de wakaru Nihongo Tsukaiwake Jiten 1000
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 500 g. Price: $26.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
The problem with using general language dictionaries is that they are too general and do not describe the nuances, especially for words that have subtle differences in meaning. Take for example warau meaning generally to laugh or smile. But what about smirk? Chuckle? Smile without laughing? A forced smile? A guffaw? This book will boost your word power significantly. With a year's worth of weekly lessons, each lesson focuses on one general verb and one situation and with pictures and examples you will be able to express yourself in Japanese much more fluently. The pictures and examples allow you to understand the subtle differenes between phrases, with explanations in Japanese (with full furigana) and translations in English, Chinese and Korean for full understanding. Each lesson also has a quiz to test what you have learned and answers are included. A bonus section on idomatic phrases is included as well, for those hard to understand phrases that have a common kanji and seem similar yet have very different meanings, such as for kao (face): kao ga hiroi, kao wo tsubusu, kao wo dasu -- do you know the difference? An excellent and fun way to boost your word power by ALC, the publishers of Nihongo Journal. Recommended Level: High beginner level and upwards. (from level 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test onwards).


DS1565 Let's Play in Japanese ~ Nihongo de Asobo
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $62.00 Product type: NINTENDO DS
A great tool for helping foreigners master Japanese more effectively, this is Nihongo de Asobo (Let's Play in Japanese), published by the staff that also produces the popular NHK TV show that helps both Japanese and gaijin learn the language properly. It contains a series of card-based games in which you have to choose the correct word, which is quite fun. A great tool for polishing your Japanese skills, and since kanji is written with the stylus, it helps you learn kanji by repetitively writing, too! About this software product: This is a standard Nintendo DS software cartridge made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with DS hardware (both the original DS as well as DS Lite) from around the world. Note that the game itself and game manual are in Japanese. The game is in Japanese using easy kanji, so some language ability or a game guide are recommended.


RESERVE84 Tokyo Journal Reserve Subscription
This magazine will be available every month Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: Revolving quarterly magazine subscription
Tokyo Journal is the a must have magazine if you're in love with the world of event's that pass through Japan's capital city. Each issue is packed with tons of articles based on Japanese cultural, history, popular Japanese culture and travel. Catering to the English speaking audience, it also features Japanese translations on featured articles to help those who wish to develop their Japanese reading abilities. Best of all, it showcases all the latest events from concerts, museums, sporting events and much more that is all centered around Tokyo. A perfect magazine for those living abroad and want to experience these events first hand. With up to date restaurant reviews, best places to visit, and top events to experience, you'll want to pick up this copy and order it on reserve right away. A great supplement to Hiragana Times. Published quarterly. Because this magazine isn't published monthly, subscriptions are only available on a revolving (per-issue) basis.


ALK002 Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Jou) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume One)
This item can be ordered. Weight: 500 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
Beginning kanji study needn't be difficult -- this new series by Alc (who also produce the only monthly magazine for Japanese language study directed at students, the Nihongo Journal) allows us to master the essentials of kanji, covering levels 4 and 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with only 15 minutes of practice a day! Each lesson contains 6 kanji. Each kanji is introduced with onyomi and kunyomi (the Chinese and Japanese pronunciations. Each kanji also has sample words made with that kanji along with sample sentences to practice understanding and reading in context. Finally, the writing of the kanji is shown (with stroke order) and you are given space to practice writing the kanji. In the second section of the book are short quizzes that test your understanding, and an answer key and index are included. The two volumes together help you learn 555 kanji, and translations are given in English, Chinese and Korean as well. An excellent way to learn kanji -- in small daily doses kanji practice is incredibly manageable and fun at the same time without getting over your head, and if you practice every day, within 3 months you will have a mastery over the kanji necessary for the two lower levels of the JLPT as well as a head start on 2nd level kanji. This purchase is for Volume One (Jou), the first half of this course. 190 pages, perfectbound. Recommended Level: Beginner, but as there is no romaji, the student should be able to already read hirogana and katakana before starting this course.


ALK003 Ichinichi 15 Fun no kanji Renshu (Ge) ~ Fifteen Minutes a Day Kanji Practice (Volume Two)
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 500 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Japanese Study Book
Beginning kanji study needent be difficult -- this new series by Alc (who also produce the only monthly magazine for Japanese language study directed at students, the Nihongo Journal) allows us to master the essentials of kanji, covering levels 4 and 3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, with only 15 minutes of practice a day! Each lesson contains 6 kanji. Each kanji is introduced with onyomi and kunyomi (the Chinese and Japanese pronunciations. Each kanji also has sample words made with that kanji along with sample sentences to practice understanding and reading in context. Finally, the writing of the kanji is shown (with stroke order) and you are given space to practice writing the kanji. In the second section of the book are short quizzes that test your understanding, and an answer key and index are included. The two volumes together help you learn 555 kanji, and translations are given in English, Chinese and Korean as well. An excellent way to learn kanji -- in small daily doses kanji practice is incredibly manageable and fun at the same time without getting over your head, and if you practice every day, within 3 months you will have a mastery over the kanji necessary for the two lower levels of the JLPT as well as a head start on 2nd level kanji. This purchase is for Volume Two (Ge), the first half of this course. 206 pages, perfectbound. This volume also contains a great reference chart for counters. Recommended Level: Beginner, but as there is no romaji, the student should be able to already read hirogana and katakana before starting this course.


PHS233 Illustrated Dictionary of Japanese Onomatopoetic Expressions ~ Nihongo Gitaigo Jiten
This item can be ordered. Weight: 250 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Study Book
What's the meaning of the difference between Kuru Kuru and Guru Guru? What about Pera Pera and Hera Hera? As odd as they sound, these are expressions in the Japanese language that quickly get to the point of what one wants to express, in a simple and direct manner known as Onomatopoetic Expressions. This dictionary comes to you in a pocket sized book that is completely written in Romaji (Roman Letters) and translated in English with Japanese text written below. The book is organized in alpha numeric order according to the sound of the expression, which ranges from expressing something that runs smoothly Sui Sui, to someone who is excited and happy Uki Uki. After reading this book, you'll come to realize the even the terms almost mimic the sounds they are trying to describe such as Kotsu Kotsu (the sound of shoes clacking on the pavement), or Gabu Gabu (the sound of guzzling) which makes the terms much easier to remember. Best of all, each term has an illustration that not only helps you remember the expression, but keeps you entertained for hours on end. A highly valuable tool in helping you learn the Japanese language that aren't often taught in detail in text books.


PHS955 Tokyo Journal #262 Winter 2007/2008
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 250 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: study magazine
Tokyo Journal is the a must have magazine if you're in love with the world of event's that pass through Japan's capital city. Each issue is packed with tons of articles based on Japanese cultural, history, popular Japanese culture and travel. Catering to the English speaking audience, it also features Japanese translations on featured articles to help those who wish to develop their Japanese reading abilities. Best of all, it showcases all the latest events from concerts, museums, sporting events and much more that is all centered around Tokyo. A perfect magazine for those living abroad and want to experience these events first hand. With up to date restaurant reviews, best places to visit, and top events to experience, you'll want to pick up this copy and order it on reserve right away. A great supplement to Hiragana Times. Published quarterly. This Winter Edition features articles on the Zepplin experience Japanese style, an article entitled "Tokyo Aloha" which not only talks about the deep roots of Japanese and Hawaiian culture but delicious locations where you can sample delicious Hawaiian cuisine here in Tokyo, an article on the "Secret Homeless," how more and more of the younger workforce use internet cafes as their homes, an article about Yoko Yamada "The Girl with the Golden Arm" and first world champion arm wrestler and tons more articles, written in English!


ALK014 Advanced Level Reading Comprehension with the News
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 500 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Study book with CD
This entertaining book by ALC (publishers of the Nihongo Journal), is a great supplementary learning guide to help you improve your kanji and vocabulary. Ripe with news articles that are both fun and educational, you'll literally be bombarded with all the kanji that you can take and more (which is good). Included with each article are various key vocabulary, and expressions to pay attention to (with the explanations written in English). Additionally, furigana pronunciations are written above the articles to help you develop more reading power. An excellent product that will help you improve your reading comprehension for the Japanese proficiency exam. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


SS510 First Lessons in Japanese ~ Nyumon Nihongo
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Study Book with CD
When first produced in 1993, "First Lessons in Japanese" was a popular textbook for introducing the Japanese language in a straightforward manner. Updated for 2006, this book may be the best way to get your feet wet in the language, with the "sold separately" expensive cassette box replaced with 2 CDs that are included in this package. This book approaches Japanese from a conversation perspective, beginning each of the 12 lessons with a sample conversation from which basic grammar is illustrated. Full of helpful explanations in English to help you understand the grammar, all vocabulary is also given in English. Drills, short dialogues and applied conversations give you practice, and written quizzes give you time to test what you have learned. This is an excellent book for a beginner, with CDs included to give those self-studiers a chance to practice their listening and conversation skills, making this book a very comprehensive package. Recommended Level: Beginner level.


ALK012 Learning Japanese With Roll Play
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 500 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Study book
With the tons of books out there in learning Japanese, one of the companies we turn to consistently are that of ALC press (the publishers behind the Nihongo Journal). This book specializes on developing your conversational through role play. The book is set up with a series of exercises, placing you in situations and asking questions to stimulate conversation with your partners. Situations range from, "What kind of food is donburi and what kind of donburi is this," to more complex situations such as "How do you ask a friend to return a book (that doesn't belong to you) that you lent a couple days ago. The book is split into seven chapters, each revolving around their own theme of exercises (restaurants, friends, apartments, etc). Approximately 130 pages of content are found within these pages. Recommended for those between intermediate and early advanced students of the Japanese language. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


ALK015 Essential Japanese Expressions - Dictionary
This item can be ordered. Weight: 700 g. Price: $36.00 Product type: Study book
Whenever we find a word that we don't understand, the first thing we look for is a dictionary. Even with kanji, we go through the task of locating the meanings of words or individual characters to understand the topic. There are however, tons of expressions within the Japanese language that are not covered in an ordinary dictionary. That's where this publication comes in. Published by ALC (the publishers of Nihongo journal as well as a number of top sell language learning material), this expression dictionary covers the facet of all phrases that you'll encounter when reading text or in conversation. Expressions like "Aida ni.." (during), "ka to omou to" (no sooner than) and other useful expressions are explained with great detail from the various kanji, pronunciation, and even examples of the expression in use. Best of all, this dictionary is written full Japanese, with English, Chinese, and Korean translation. This is highly recommended for students of all levels (4 kyu - 1 kyu) who are serious about learning the language. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


PB965 A Practical Guide To Mimetic Expressions Through Pictures ~ E De Wakaru Giongo Gitaigo
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Small Photobook (What is this?)
One of the most difficult things to master in Japanese are mimetic expressions, e.g. onomatopoeia, words that mimick voices, sounds or states, for example "iraira" (a feeling of irritation), "buubuu" (the sound of griping or complaining), or "girigiri" (very close, with little time/space to spare). If one can master these expressions, one's ability to express oneself in the language increases greatly and will sound more natural. This book features these expressions, divided by theme with illustrations and exercises to improve understanding. Each chapter presents a number of related phrases with examples of their useage as well as an illustration. A short quiz follows to test your understanding. The end of the book has a 6 page test to see how well you understand what you have learned, and an index in the back is excellent for reference. This 136 page book is a highly recommended textbook for those looking to improve their word power in Japanese. 5" x 7", by Akutsu Satoru, a writer for Nihongo Journal. Recommeded Level: Intermediate or those looking to tale Level 2 of the JLPT, not recommended for beginners as there is no romaji and requires the ability to read katakana, hiragana, and JLPT Level 2 kanji.


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


ALK004 Shin Nihongo A I U E O ~ New Japanese A-I-U-E-O
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 500 g. Price: $14.50 Product type: Japanese Study Book
For those making their first steps into the world of Japanese, it is hard to try to jump into reading hiragana and katakana -- the Japanese syllabary in which sounds are spelled out. An essential first step for beginning to learn to read Japanese, this new book by ALC makes the process of learning easier. With lots of space for learning to write hiragana and katakana (we recommend photocopying the pages first to maximize practice), and fun quizzes to quicken your reading speed, this book will also help with vocabulary for common objects and greetings. It also comes with a set of flash cards you can cut out and use for practice, with hiragana on one side and katakana on the other! Excellent as a first book for hiragana and katakana usage, and as a complement to general beginners level Japanese textbooks. Recommended Level: Beginner level.


ALK009 BJT Score Up Test ~ Business Nihongo Nouryoku Test ~ Score up Mogi Test
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 500 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Study book with CD
For those of you studying Japanese, you'll recognize the term "Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken" which is the Japanese Proficiency test. This book by ALC (the leading producers of studying for the proficiency exams) come up with their latest book, boosting up the level beyond Japanese proficiency to business level Japanese. Aimed at those who plan to work in the big companies of Japan, this book works you to the bone, trying to prepare you for the business level test, offering you mock questions and tests that will help you get ready for the exam. Split up into three sections, you'll be focused on listening, reading, and vocabulary. Comes with an audio disk and approximately 150 pages. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


KODA036 Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 3
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 550 g. Price: $26.50 Product type: Japanese Study Guide
This is the third installment of the best selling Japanese in MangaLand series, where students will consolidate and further expand their Japanese skills at the intermediate level. Very much like Japanese in MangaLand 2 this book offers another set of 15 lessons in which intensive study of grammar and conversation is combined with examples taken from manga that introduces "real" everyday spoken Japanese - not the typical "textbook Japanese" stuff. The conversational lessons, included within, will also help you communicate in various situations of everyday life in Japan: from how to order in a restaurant to how to speak the Osaka dialect; from how to use the honorific language (keigo) to the most casual and vulgar expression usually found in manga. Japanese in MangaLand 3 closes a circle: combining the contents of the three Japanese in MangaLand books, all the requirements of grammar, vocabulary and kanji of Level 3 (Intermediate) of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are completely covered. This book includes a great deal of exercises, grammar and vocabulary reference appendices (especially designed for Proficiency Test candidates), and many other bonuses. So, once again, prepare tot read, learn, and enjoy yourself as you embark on the last leg of your journey through MangaLand by entering the final book of the Japanese in MangaLand series.


OKAD182 S-Class Amateur Gals 4 Hours
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $30.00 Product type: DVD (zoned for ALL countries) (What is this?)
There's a publication known as Senningiri which focuses on "a man's conquest to have sex with 1000 girls and documenting it on the magazine as a sex journal." It captures raw images of the amateurs that he meets, many of the young gyaru variety with dark tans, bleached hair and jaw dropping sexy fashion that will raise your blood pressure in seconds. This production by KMP has goes along that same theme to make their own legendary production and documents their sexual activities with 10 sizzling gyaru as part of the countdown to their goal. Capturing it on camera in a hamedori or first person perspective format (gonzo), you get placed in the front seat in order to experience every passionate tease and please they give the cameraman for a fantastic virtual sex feel. Dirty talking, virtual fellatio, sex at the love hotel, spread leg action, large breasts (kyonyu), small breasts, vibe play, breast fondling and tons of other raunchy hardcore activities just between them and the camera. Fantastic work which features AV Idol Ryo Kyohara and Natsuki Iijima. 240 mins. Buy 4 or more DVDs, get 15% off!


PB552 Learning Japanese from Songs ~ Uta kara Manabu Nihongo
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 300 g. Price: $36.50 Product type: Study Item
Tired of trying to learn Japanese through the tired old textbook-notebook way, and want a new way to liven your studies up? This fantastic book is the answer: 21 songs from childrens songs to contemporary J-pop songs will help you learn and memorize Japanese, and comes complete with a CD to listen to. Each chapter in this textbook has a grammatical point to teach, with written exercises. Notes for teaching the grammatical point are included. The songs themselves are included with furigana above the kanji for easy reading. Some of the songs included are: "Sukoshi wa Watashi Ni Ai o Kudasai" "Shabon Dama" "Bara ga Saita" "Tooku e Ikitai" "Daremo Inai Umi" "LOVE LOVE LOVE" and more. Some of these songs can be found in karaoke parlours so impress your friends with your knowledge of traditional Japanese songs! 110 pages, 21 track CD, Softcover perfectbound. 6" x 8" Recommended for those with at least 1 year of study.


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


STU047 Writing E-mails in Japanese ~ Nihongo email no Kakikata
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 450 g. Price: $22.50 Product type: Study Book
Written by Akiko Yana, Rio Ooki, and Yuka Komatsu, this informative how to guide details the intricacies of writing and responding in both in casual and professional Japanese utilizing one of today's most widely used form of communication, E-mail. Although the entire book is written in Japanese, it provides an English translation, summarizing the content of the e-mail. On the bottom of each page is a list of vocabulary used for the letter, and additional furigana pronunciations are written above the kanji to provide you with enough clues to help you determine the meaning of the vocabulary. From the get go, you'll learn the proper format of a letter such as the salutation, opening of a declination, declination, ending and signature. Scenarios that you'll find in this guide: sending a congratulatory email to a friend, thanking acquaintances for a gift, emailing a company about gathering information for a job position, inquiring about hotels at a city, and more. Great for those who find themselves tongue tied, or are interested in learning how to properly conduct themselves in Japanese through email. A recommended study item for intermediate and advanced students of the Japanese language


KODA038 Japanese in Mangaland Workbook
This item can be ordered. Weight: 500 g. Price: $19.95 Product type: Japanese Study Guide
This Workbook I contains more than 150 supplementary activities, divided in six blocks, which will help you practice and acquaint yourself with what you have learned in Japanese in Mangaland I. This book will provide you with an excellent opportunity to practice writing hiragana, katakana, and kanji, as well as using the the vocabulary and grammar studied throughout the textbook pages. Moreover, it included the spectacular 24-page manga Rakujo, a complete story especially created for this book with the aim of helping you learn Japanese while you enjoy reading!


PB909 200 Essential Japanese Expressions: A Guide to Correct Usage of Key Sentence Patterns ~ Donnatoki Doutsukau Nihongo Hyougen Bunkei 200
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 550 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Study Book
How to use grammar in Japanese has always been a difficult part of learning the language, as subtle nuances between phrases can have a dramatic impact on meaning. When can you use a specific grammar? How do you use it? This book is meant to address these questions by grouping grammar expressions by type of usage, so that you can compare the situations the phrases are used and understand when and how to use them. Each chapter addresses a particular situation and the various phrases used at that time and the nuances that exist between them. Starting with a short quiz, you can test your knowledge of the barious patterns before studying to see where your weak points are. Explanations are given in Japanese, English and Chinese, with lots of examples to help you understand. Finally a quiz tests your understanding of the various grammatical patterns. This book has twenty chapters each with a particular situation in mind, and various grammatical points that can be used. Also of note are "mini chapters" that look at important grammatical points that are especially tricky for beginners, including the difference between "wa" and "ga", "a~" "so~" and "ko~", and more. An index of the various grammatical structures is at the end. An excellent book for studying Japanese grammar, especially for those looking to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 (JLPT). From Alc Press, 238 pages, perfectbound. 7.25" x 10.25". Recommended Level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate; or studying for level 3 on the JLPT. A knowledge of reading in hiragana, katakana, and beginner kanji is necessary for using this book as there is no romaji readings of Japanese text.


ALK011 You Can Pass the Japanese Study Abroad Test - Nihongo Ryugaku Shiken
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 450 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Study book with CD
Twice a year in June and November, a special test is administered to students who hope to enter a Japanese university from abroad. This is a test of Japanese language ability to see if the student possesses enough Japanese ability to study at University level. This test, called the nihonryuugakushiken (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students or EJU) contains a section on Japanese as a Foreign Language that is about the equivalent of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1. Texts to help study for this important test are hard to come by even in Japan. This book is for practicing the kinds of questions that will be on the test, in the format you are likely to see then test