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Nihongo Journal July 2007

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...

YUTANPO ~ Microwave Hot Pack & Cover

Here's another modern version of a classic Japanese heating method -- a yutan pad is traditionally filled with boiling water and used for heating sore muscles and for keeping beds warm under the covers during the chilly winter months. This specially made pad is a microwave yutan that you can just pop in your 'electric range' (microwave) and keep it wherever you need a boost of T-energy (Thermal). Plus it's soft and mushy like a mousepad so you can rest your tired dogs on a warm cloud of...

Kairo ~ DX Large Warming Pad (Individual)

When it's just too cold and the heater's on the fritz (or just won't keep up with the extreme conditions), here's a great slice of Japanese innovation that will make your life easier (well, at least a little warmer). These instant heating pads are perfect for those critical convenience store missions during the coldest times, and great for soothing sore muscles, too. Just remove the outer package and mix around the pouch (without opening it) to activate the heating element. Now available as...

Pentel Wing Grip Ball Pointed Pen

Zebra, one of the primary makers of stationery in Japan, have developed this incredible eronomic pen meant to fit comfortably in your hand reducing stress when writing. This black ink ballpen with a 7mm point, has two methods of allowing you a good grip with less stress on your hand: 1) a cushioned, rounded yet slightly triangular grip that allows your fingers to "clamp" easily; and 2) a sprial design which allows it to rest comfortably on your handwithout sliding, allowing you to hold onto the...

Rilakkuma Plush Pen

A cute and fluffy Rilakkuma pen, with a comfy plush cover on the pen shaft and a little Rilakkuma bear on top. Rilakkuma is the Sanrio San-x character who loves to chill out and lounge around, and elicit ''kawaii!'' (cute!) from Japanese girls, which he seems to be quite good at. Comes with a cap. This is a black ink pen.

Lacquer-style Square Sake Cup with KANJI ~ FUKU / Fortune

Enjoy your sake in traditional Japanese style with this shiny lacquered square sake cup (you drink from the corners). Has the kanji character 'Fuku' (fortune) printed on the side. 3 inches square, 1.75 inches tall.

Rilakkuma Plush Pen

A cute and fluffy Rilakkuma pen, with a comfy plush cover on the pen shaft and a little Rilakkuma bear on top. Rilakkuma is the Sanrio San-x character who loves to chill out and lounge around, and elicit ''kawaii!'' (cute!) from Japanese girls, which he seems to be quite good at. Comes with a cap. This is a black ink pen.

MEKU-RIN ~ New Type Finger Grips 5pcs

These finger grips are great for sorting through paper minus the unsanitary (although occasionally delicious) practice of finger licking, and also obviate the need for touching your fingers to something moist (which can be unsavory). Package includes 5 finger condoms, or, finger grips. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)  

Revoltech Yotsuba ~ Yotsubato

Revoltech takes on the wildly energetic and whimsical Yotsuba Koiwai character, from the manga "Yotsuba&" (pronounced "Yotsuba And"), and "Try! Try! Try!" by Kiyohiko Azuma (creator of Azumanga Daioh) -- this is the kind of character that gets to be more expressive as a Revoltech figure because of the wide range of poses and movements that Revoltech is famous for. Yotsuba is also the mascot for the popular imageboard 4chan, known in Japan as the 'Yotsuba Channel'. Cast in high-grade PVC, with...

YUTANPO ~ Microwave Hot Pack & Cover

Here's another modern version of a classic Japanese heating method -- a yutan pad is traditionally filled with boiling water and used for heating sore muscles and for keeping beds warm under the covers during the chilly winter months. This specially made pad is a microwave yutan that you can just pop in your 'electric range' (microwave) and keep it wherever you need a boost of T-energy (Thermal). Plus it's soft and mushy like a mousepad so you can rest your tired dogs on a warm cloud of...