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Japanese Study Aids

J-List truly loves Japan, and wants to spread our love of Japanese pop culture to as many people around the world as we can. We also incourage studying Japanese and learning the Japanese writing systems -- learning some Japanese makes an obsession with Japan so much more fun!


TUTTLE040 Japanese Portraits
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 340 g. Price: $14.95 Product type: Japanese Related Book
The private collections of longtime Japan resident Donald Richie capture the personalities of certain Japanese people--some famous, some unknown--with insight and humor. Richie, who considers himself a foreigner despite living in Japan for over 53 years, is a keen observer of human nature. In Japanese Portraits, he provides an elegant and perceptive vision of Japan through precise, intimate portraits of ordinary and extraordinary Japanese people. Portraits include such notable Japanese as acclaimed filmmakers Akira Kurowasa and Yasujiro Ozu, famed novelist Yukio Mishima, and celebrated actor Toshiro Mifune. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


PHS835 COOL JAPAN ~ OTAKU Nippon Guide
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 500 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Otaku Guide book
Cool Japan is the place to turn to when you want to know where to when you've got a heart of an Otaku. Sponsored by JTB Japan, it goes in depth into the world of Otaku culture, initially focusing on the mecca of Akiba (vising various models stores, maid cafes, costume shops), and informs us of the Akihabara equivalents of Osaka and other big cities. Going beyond shopping however, this guide book also points out concerts and events that a die hard Otaku would naturally love (such as an AKB48 concert and "Dear Boys" Stage performance of the hit manga. Going beyond the genre of Moe, this book also shows you where you can go paint balling and attend events for the Japanese Coast Guard (for all you military fanatics), Train Museums, and a Gundam theme park. Additional oddities of this treasure of a find include the "Do's and Dont's at a Maid Cafe," a full directory of locations for awesome shops (including one for mimikaki or ear cleaning services), an indepth review on the best "Ramen in a can" products by the staff writers, and a full subway map so you can get to your destination with no problem. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT091 Soft Touch Color Fude Pen ~ Red / BENIIRO
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.60 Product type: Japanese brush pen
A great item from Japan, this is a "fude" (FOO-day) pen, which writes like a Chinese writing brush and makes beautiful calligraphy-style letters. The ink in this pen is green, but with an extra-soft nib, that allows you to write with a fat line (when you press harder) or a thin line (when you use a light touch). This is a vibrant red "beni iro" (red crimson color) version. (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.)


STT093 Soft Touch Color Fude Pen ~ Green / WAKABAIRO
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.60 Product type: Japanese brush pen
A great item from Japan, this is a "fude" (FOO-day) pen, which writes like a Chinese writing brush and makes beautiful calligraphy-style letters. The ink in this pen is green, but with an extra-soft nib, that allows you to write with a fat line (when you press harder) or a thin line (when you use a light touch). This is a refreshing green "wakaba iro" (new leaf color) version. (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.)


DAI683 Standard Perfect Note Book -- Red "A" Type
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.50 Product type: Japanese Notebook
This is a 60 page A5 sized notebook for general notebook use in Japan. Inside are ruled pages for writing -- these pages can be used to write in any language, but is especially good for writing Japanese either horizontally or vertically, with guide dots for making lines or for spacing. This is B5 sized, a great sized for taking anywhere (B5 measurements are 7" x 10" or 18 x 25 cm), and this is red A type, meaning that the spaces between the lines are 7mm. Get this for your Japanese studies! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

Get any kanji imprinted on this authentic Japanese name stamp!

HNK001 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Square 0.5 inch Hanko

This item can be ordered. Weight: 100 g. Price: $12.50
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)

In Japan, hanko (name stamps) are used in lieu of signing your name as the way of signifying agreement, and the culture of these stamps has always been fascinating to gaijin unfamiliar with Japanese ways. Now you can get any kanji name you want on your very own Japanese name stamp. This is a quality stamp made of wood with any custom name or message you want on it, which will be a great connection to you and Japan. This name stamp is also legally able to be used in Japan (just register it with your local city office).

You can choose between 1-6 kanji, hiragana or katakana characters, and the Japanese staff of J-List will be happy to help you choose the best character for what you want to express. This type of stamp is usually used for names, and there are multiple approaches foreigners can take when choosing a name. Here are three examples:


This is an example of a name in katakana, the Japanese writing system used for foreign words and names. It says "Payne."	Kanji can be chosen based on their pronunciation, too. In this case we're using the "peh" sound from Peking ("North Capital") and the "in" sound from the Buddhist temple Byodoin near Kyoto.	There are ways of choosing kanji based on meaning, called ateji or forcing a reading on a character. For example, "Payne" comes from the French pan (bread), the name could be written with a character (archaic in this case) for bread.

This stamp can also be used to express your favorite character or concept, from love (ai) to sincerity (makoto) to a wacky message you'd like to create, as long as it can fit within the character limit for this stamp. After adding this item to your shopping cart you can type comments to the J-List staff and we'll verify the characters you want before finalizing the order. We also humbly request to include a pronunciation guide for all unique spelling of names.

Since the stamps are custom made by a company here in Japan, please allow 2-4 weeks for your name stamp to be made, prior to the shipping date.

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DAI684 Standard Perfect Note Book -- Blue "B" Type
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.50 Product type: Japanese Notebook
This is a 60 page A5 sized notebook for general notebook use in Japan. Inside are ruled pages for writing -- these pages can be used to write in any language, but is especially good for writing Japanese either horizontally or vertically, with guide dots for making lines or for spacing. This is B5 sized, a great sized for taking anywhere (B5 measurements are 7" x 10" or 18 x 25 cm), and this is blue B type, meaning that the spaces between the lines are 6mm. Get this for your Japanese studies! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT014 DORAEMON Kanji Practice Notebook ~ 84squares
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.40 Product type: Kanji Practice Notebook
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 pronouncation) to make for an excellent supplimental study guide. Kawaii (cute)! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT068 DORAEMON Super Smooth New Type DX Crayon
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 150 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: Stationery
Here's a fun set of new super smooth type crayons in multiple colors. Pocket sized, this set of colors (blue, green, yellow, orange, red, and purple) comes in it's own plastic carrying case with illustrations of Doraemon. Each of the markers is a gem decorated with Doraemon, and ready to go with you and make short work of your projects! (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.)


JANM001 The Manga Cook Book
This item is in stock in San Diego. 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.


STT090 AQUATEC ~ Super Strong Ink Double Marker Set of 8 colors
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 270 g. Price: $16.00 Product type: Set of Marker Pens
The brand AQUATEC is another favorite marker in Japan that everyone is familiar with. The magic lies in this marker's ability to write on anything -- plastic, glass, cardboard - and especially paper, leaving a clean bold line. This set of colorful markers comes in 8 colors -- black, blue, turquois, green, yellow, orange, pink and red. Each marker has two tips -- a thin 1-2 mm tip and a wedge-type 6mm wide tip. You'll love using these very handy markers! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT092 Soft Touch Color Fude Pen ~ Blue / RURIIRO
This item can be ordered. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.60 Product type: Japanese brush pen
A great item from Japan, this is a "fude" (FOO-day) pen, which writes like a Chinese writing brush and makes beautiful calligraphy-style letters. The ink in this pen is green, but with an extra-soft nib, that allows you to write with a fat line (when you press harder) or a thin line (when you use a light touch). This is a cool blue "ruri iro" (blue lapis lazuli color) version. (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.)


STT094 Soft Touch Color Fude Pen ~ Brown / SUSUTAKEIRO
This item can be ordered. Weight: 80 g. Price: $1.60 Product type: Japanese brush pen
A great item from Japan, this is a "fude" (FOO-day) pen, which writes like a Chinese writing brush and makes beautiful calligraphy-style letters. The ink in this pen is green, but with an extra-soft nib, that allows you to write with a fat line (when you press harder) or a thin line (when you use a light touch). This is a fantastic brown "susutake iro" (bamboo color) version. (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.)


STU004 Kodomo Kotowaza Jiten ~ Children's Proverb Dictionary
This item can be ordered. Weight: 850 g. Price: $30.00 Product type: Study book
For those who have already mastered katakana and hiragana are already diving into the deep waters of kanji, good reference materials are difficult to find. For those seeking additional challenge in their Japanese studies are best to use books without English in them, as they provide a learning environment that forces the student to learn the language on its own terms. Particularly useful is this new series of books aimed at younger Japanese students from Sanseido. With many colorful illustrations to help show meaning, and with all kanji with appropriate furigana to aid lookup, these books are invaluable to adult learners of Japanese as well. This is the Proverb Dictionary, with an excellent selection of Japanese proverbs, many illustrated and all of them with explanation of meaning and example usage. Ordered by the Japanese alphabet like a normal Japanese dictionary, you'll be able to look up an expression and find its meaning immediately. The expressions themselves -- and their meanings -- also present a unique way to understand more fully the Japanese character and perspective on life. Colorful and informative, you'll enjoy reading this book of proverbs entirely in Japanese. Perfectbound, 8.25" x 10". 222 pages, full color. Recommended Level: intermediate to advanced, contains no English and no romaji, students must be able to read hiragana and katakana. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PB769 Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar ~ Kiso Nihongo Bunpo Kyohon
This item is in stock in Japan. 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) (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PB909 200 Essential Japanese Expressions: A Guide to Correct Usage of Key Sentence Patterns ~ Donnatoki Doutsukau Nihongo Hyougen Bunkei 200
Number in stock: 9 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


TRA158 KEN-DAMA ~ Traditional Ball Game Pen
Number in stock: 9 Weight: 80 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
A kendama is a traditional Japanese toy for children, one that's difficult to master but one that's very popular today. The object of the game is to get the ball, attached to the hammer by a string, to fly through the air and land on one of the two concave resting spots on the hammer. Like a yo-yo, once the basics are mastered, tricks can be done, including the very difficult returning the ball to the spike that holds it in place when not in use. This fun traditional game now comes to you in the form of a fully functional ball point pent. Completely designed with the all the traditional markings and a wood like exterior, this is a great item not only to grab anyone's attention, but to help you pass the time away when no one is looking. Can you take up the challenge of the kendama? (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PB552 Learning Japanese from Songs ~ Uta kara Manabu Nihongo
This item is in stock in Japan. 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. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

HNK002 Japanese Custom Made Stamp ~ Rectangle 1.5 inch Hanko

This item can be ordered. Weight: 100 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: Custom Japanese Hanko (Name Stamp)

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 complex words and phrases. You can also add additional lines, allowing you to create a larger stamp three lines high, for example one that was 8 characters by three lines for a total of 24 characters. English letters can also be typeset, 14 characters per line. Here are three examples:


The wider stamp is recommend if you have a longer Japanese name that won't fit easily into one of the other stamps. For example, Chieko Hasegawa.	You could choose a simple Japanese phrase that you wanted for your stamps, like "arigato" (thank you).

Make a stamp of your favorite Japanese quote. This one is "You're not going to die. I will protect you" from Evangelion.	Or recreate your favorite Haruhi Suzumiya line, like "I have no interest in normal human beings."

You can also get English letters typeset, 14 characters per line. Note that if a word is cut off, it will have to be moved to the next line down.

As with the other custom name stamps, the native Japanese staff of J-List will be happy to work with you to get just the right phrase created for you. After adding this item to your shopping cart you can type comments to the J-List staff and we'll verify the characters you want before finalizing the order. We also humbly request a pronunciation guide for all unique spellings of names.

Because the stamps are custom made by a company here in Japan, please allow 2-4 weeks for your name stamp to be made.

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STA595 Real Origami with English Instruction ~ Lucky Cat
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $6.00 Product type: Origami Paper
Another fun and wacky 'Real Origami' with a Japanese traditional theme. Includes patterns and printed origami paper for one of the most recognized symbols of Japan, the maneki neko (lucky cat)! You'll have loads of fun making and showing off your 'real' origami creations. This pack includes a total of sheets measuring 150 x 150mm with 2 copies of the five different colors. Have a great time with this fun origami set! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA611 Mag-nup Board ~ Stylish Wooden Magnet Board - Yellow
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 550 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Magnetic Memo Board
Here's a really handy item from Japan, that's got some style. The Mag-nup Board is a landing pad for your little pieces of paper and notes that might go up on the fridge with a magnet -- but you can arrange these boards as colorful tiles to be a second space for putting up your fridge magnet things when space on the fridge runs out or if you just want to set up another place to post up some papers, pictures, memos, or for artwork. Each Mag-nup Board measures 10 inches square, and comes with 6 magnets. This purchase is for the yellow Mag-nup Board. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


ALK008 360 Cards for Intermediate Conversation Skills
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 600 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Study book with CD
One of the best ways to develop your conversational ability is through the use of well rehearsed role play. Not only does it get you practicing pronouncing the words in Japanese, but it also gets you to start thinking in Japanese, asking yourself how to express certain thoughts and ideas while you're conversing. ALC, one of Japan's most trusted resources for Japanese language proficiency, develops this intensive conversation role play publication to get you speaking in no time. Each page is dedicated to a specific key phrase and includes 8 sample sentences for you to practice the phrase which also includes an answer key on the back of each section. Additionally, you have flashcards (translated in English, Chinese and Korean) for additional exercises as well as two CD's to aid in your listening and conversation practice that will keep you motivated throughout the course. Recommended for students with at least a year experience (requires basic reading of Hiragana and Katakana) and includes furigana pronunciation for all kanji written on this wonderful study guide. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


KODA034 Japanese in Mangaland Vol. 1
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 550 g. Price: $25.00 Product type: Japanese Study Guide
Japanese in Mangaland is not a typical language course. For anyone interested in the language and culture of the land of the Rising Sun, this book is an ideal alternative as it offers an entertaining way of learning the basics of Japanese. Text found in the popular comics or mangas are the starting point for learning written and spoken Japanese. Whether or not you are interested in manga, you can pick up the basics from these clear and concise lessons divided into 30 chapters, with plenty of practical exercises and a mini-guidebook of the 160 essential kanji. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS790 Hiragana Times 258 Apr 2008
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 200 g. Price: $8.00 Product type: Study Book
Hiragana Times is a highly recommended monthly publication that combines useful current events with learning the Japanese language. A monthly magazine that features articles both in English and in Japanese, complete with furigana pronunciation, to help learners who haven't mastered kanji yet. Filled with tons of cultural articles that make you think relating to current events, interviews with famous Japanese celebrities, Japanese pop culture, travel, and even articles written by readers themselves who wish to share their own personal experience within the Japanese culture. IN THIS ISSUE: A few insightful articles in the Japanese culture from several articles called "Japan is called either "Nihon" or "Nippon," "The other side of the increase in Foreign Visitors to Japan," and even "How to use a Japanese PC." A look at the budding social networking group Meta4 Group KK that aims to connect the world through their interests in each others cultures. An article about ideas on how to solve Japan's Pension problem, Japan through a Western Woman's eyes, coverstory of Okutama (a treasure house of nature), a story about a dog without a leash, and a story between Louise and Haru about their Love Halfway Around the World. A super bilingual item for students of Japanese, or anyone who wants to learn more about the country! (Also written "hir@gana times"). (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS848 Maritan Concentrated Drill ~ Navy 3rd Year Ver.
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 500 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: Study art book with CD
Recently, in order to make boring textbooks more exciting, the sexy cute female anime characters were introduced and made a revolution in how manuals are done -- today you'll see cute Moe character faces on the covers of unlikely subjects such as English conversation to how to set up a Linux server or how to stop people from spying on you! Military otaku fans who love the military lifestyle now turn to the undisputed the source to get you sounding like an Authentic US Marine, Maritan Shuchu Drill. Follow your drill instructor Sergeant Martian, US Army Private Recruit Ami-san, and US Navy Lieutenant commander Neibi-san teaching you the proper use of the words "Maggot!" and "Scumbag" and even commonly used acronyms like FUBAR. Each lesson spans 2 pages, one with a comic strip providing the situation of when to use the expression, and the other page providing detailed explanation (in Japanese), pronunciation guides, and side memos by your various "drill instructors." Warning, some vulgar language is used (so it is not meant for general audiences), but is meant as a parody of the military dialog, creating that entertaining shock value coming from adorably innocent girls whom you would never expect to hear these words from. For a uniquely cute yet extremely bizarre cultural experience in Japan, this is definitely a book any anime or Moe fan will enjoy. All full color, perfect bound and written in Japanese. This is the third volume that is chock full of new material and even includes a "Drama CD" where you can listen to the dialog as you read through the pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


HKN106 Study Card -- Greetings and Phrases
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.00 Product type: Study tools
Here's a great pack of cards for all those wanting to learn (or teach) Japanese Greetings, Manners and common Phrases. On the front, each card has a color picture of some situation (getting ready to eat, a crying friend, finished eating, etc), then on the back is the Japanese phrase appropriate for that situation written in hiragana. Perfect for all levels. Plenty of room on the back for writing the phrase in English. 24 cards in each pack. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

A great new hoody with a bizarre kanji message!

SHIRT-KANJI4 Japanese Hooded Sweatshirt "Sake-bito" (I Love Alcohol) -- Unisex

IN STOCK Weight: 900 g. Price: $34.95
Product type: Hooded Sweatshirt

Here's a great hoody for the cooler months that features a wacky kanji message: "sake-bito" (lit. "alcohol-person"), which parodies the famous "shima-bito" (island-person) shirt from Okinawa. This message could be translated as "I love alcohol" and is great for those who love to throw one back every now and again. Incredibly soft and warm, this hoodie is an excellent 80-20% cotton polyester blend that will provide years of soft warmth for you. Sizes in stock are S, M, L, XL. These hoodies are unisex and can be worn by both guys and girls. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) (SZHS SZHM SZHL SZHXL)

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STA569 DX New Origami ~ KIMONO ~ with Sample & English Instructions
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 100 g. Price: $5.50 Product type: Origami Paper
A deluxe origami pack with English instructions for making the enclosed kimono pattern. A fine art from Japan and a great past time to keep you engaged in Japanese cultural activities. There are four types of origami patterns in this pack, with stunning colors and imagination-inspiring visual design, with one for every season. Pack includes three sheets of each design (12 total sheets) plus a pre-made kimono origami. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA570 New 'Real' Origami ~ Bento
This item can be ordered. Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.00 Product type: Origami Paper
A totally fun origami pack with a bento theme! Has eveything you need to make a full bento arrangement including onigiri, hamburg (er), salmon fillet, all bento components, chopsticks, and even a little hashioki (chopstick holder)! If you've made origami before but are looking for something new and fun (dare we say...wacky?) -- this is the origami pack for you! Includes 19 total printed origami sheets, with multiples. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT089 Magic Ink Set ~ Multi School Marker with Retro Design / 8 colors
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 470 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Set of Permanent Markers
The brand Magic Ink has a long history in Japan, and everyone is familiar with these versatile markers. The magic lies in this marker's ability to write on anything -- plastic, glass, metal, wood -- and especially paper, leaving a clean bold line. This set of colorful markers are produced by Magic Ink, with an alcohol based ink that can write on paper, cloth, wood, sports items, ceramics, glass and plastic! A deluxe set that comes in 8 colors -- black, blue, violet, green brown, red, orange, and yellow. Individually boxed and is used directly from the bottle that's topped off with a maker tip. You'll love using these very handy markers! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT020 Pocket Monster Tracing Paper Set ~ 2samples & Tracing Sheets
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 100 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Anime Tracing Paper
It's no doubt that animation and cute culture are a strong part of Japanese culture. So it's no wonder that everyone wants to learn how to draw these cute characters. Now, those young and young at heart can make cool looking illustrations in this "Tracing" set books. Each book contains two sample sheets of character illustrations in black and white that are printed on high quality card stock. You can then pull them out and under the tracing paper in order to make your own illustration. Approximately 20 tracing sheets are included. This book features the Pokemon (Pocket Monster) characters including Pikachu. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA538 PUMA Sneaker Style Pen Case ~ Monochrome
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 120 g. Price: $15.00 Product type: Stationery
A Puma brand monochrome pencil case, sporting sturdy construction and cool design that almost looks like you could slip it on your foot. This is the standard of Japanese style in pencil/pen cases, and a must-have Japanophile item for high school and college students. 8 inches long, 3.5 inches deep, 2 inches wide. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

The most incredible eraser in the world!
STA526 KADO-KESHI ~ Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 30 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Universal Design Eraser
This Kado-Keshi is a very cool piece of functional design that will set you apart from the matrix of pencil pushers, and it works great, too! As the winner of the Kokuyo Design Award in 2002, this piece of 'office art' is a welcome change from the standard pink block, and not too hip for its purpose. 5x2cm. (Kado = Corner + Keshigomu = Eraser) Part of Kokuyo's "Universal Design" initiative. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA545 Cinnamoangels Eraser Set ~ Pink & White
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.50 Product type: Stationery
The newest editions to Sanrio's Cinnamoroll Cafe are the Cinnamoangels, including Chiffon, Mocha, and Azuki. Sort of the Sanrio version of girl power, akin to the spice girls of cute culture. This is a two-eraser set featuring the Cinnamoangels and various cute symbols from their world. A genuine Sanrio product. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA583 NARUTO Shippu-den Coloring Book - Nurie
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 180 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: NARUTO item
From the effervescent Naruto anime and manga this really cool coloring book features some of your favorite Naruto characters including Kakashi, Sakura, Neji, Tenten, Guy, Shikamaru, Lee, and of course Naruto. Exploding with visual action on every page, you won't want to put this one down. 32 pages for you to enjoy, with a full color title page. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


SZ383 SHODO ~ Natural Stone Mini Calligraphy Set with Wooden Box
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 150 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Traditional Japanese item
The traditional art of shodo, or the "Way of Writing" with a calligraphy brush, is one of the many things imported from China but perfected in Japan. Here's a super miniature set containing everything you need to start writing Japanese calligraphy contained in this wooden box. You get a telescoping writing brush with tip, a real stone ink holder that's called a "suzuri," and a stick of ink, called "sumi." Put a little water in the ink holder and scrape the ink stick over it about 100 times, and you'll have beautiful india ink that's ready for writing. Plus, the act of preparing the ink is part of good calligraphy, since you're preparing your heart to write beautifully as you work. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA580 FURO-TAN -- Bath Water Proof Study Flashcard Set
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 100 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Study Cards (One Deck)
The Japanese are very innovative when it comes to studying. Here's a new idea for you -- studying while soaking in the bath tub, using these specially coated water-friendly blank study cards. Just write the vocabulary words you're trying to memorize (or whatever) using an oil-based permanent pen and you'll never have to worry about the cards becoming wet and falling apart in the bath. This purchase is for one individual set of ringed cards, with either a blue or red front (picked randomly). There are 81 sheets in each stack. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

A great idea from Japan -- a soft memo board that works with magnets!
STA609 Mag-nup Board ~ Stylish Wooden Magnet Board - Blue
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 550 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Magnetic Memo Board
Here's a really handy item from Japan, that's got some style. The Mag-nup Board is a landing pad for your little pieces of paper and notes that might go up on the fridge with a magnet -- but you can arrange these boards as colorful tiles to be a second space for putting up your fridge magnet things when space on the fridge runs out or if you just want to set up another place to post up some papers, pictures, memos, or for artwork. Each Mag-nup Board measures 10 inches square, and comes with 6 magnets. This purchase is for the blue Mag-nup Board. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STA608 Mag-nup Board ~ Stylish Wooden Magnet Board - Pink
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 550 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Magnetic Memo Board
Here's a really handy item from Japan, that's got some style. The Mag-nup Board is a landing pad for your little pieces of paper and notes that might go up on the fridge with a magnet -- but you can arrange these boards as colorful tiles to be a second space for putting up your fridge magnet things when space on the fridge runs out or if you just want to set up another place to post up some papers, pictures, memos, or for artwork. Each Mag-nup Board measures 10 inches square, and comes with 6 magnets. This purchase is for the pink Mag-nup Board. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

A fantastic item from Japan -- Daruma Origami with English instructions!
STA596 Real Origami with English Instruction ~ Daruma
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 80 g. Price: $6.00 Product type: Origami Paper
Another fun and wacky 'Real Origami' with a Japanese traditional theme. Includes patterns and printed origami paper for one of t