September 2009

The 2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 and 4 Questions and Correct Answers


The 2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level 3 and 4 Questions and Correct Answers

Every December across the world Japanese language students take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), the most important test for students of the language. Because this happens only once a year preparation is essential, and good practice guides are still difficult to find. This is the best way to test yourself for this year’s test and see if you’re ready: the actual test from 2008, which includes all sections (grammar, kanji) plus the listening component on CD. This book contains both…

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Kanji Entry Pen for Elementary School


Kanji Entry Pen for Elementary School

The brand Magic Ink has a long history in Japan, and everyone is familiar with these versitile 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 two black markers are instantly familiar to Japanese, as they are the kind of pen Elementary students use to practice writing with. This set contains one thin line and one thick one (the thin one used for writing in small spaces, the large…

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AIR for PSP


AIR for PSP

One of the most popular bishoujo games ever released, this is AIR, the legendary dating-sim game that now lives as a totally new creation for the Sony PSP. It’s the story of wandering Yukito and Mizusu, who souls who are destined to meet in every age yet never be together, like the classic story of Hikoboshi and Orihime (Altair and Vega), and it’s one of the most beautiful visual novels ever made. Ports great to the PSP’s screen, and the addition of character voices (not in the PC version) is…

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Lotte Sasha Original


Lotte Sasha Original

Japan is back in to the chocolate season again, and you’ll tons of delicious products that all chocoholics would die for. Lotte has a new item that caters to those who desire more of a sophisticated taste in their treats creating, Sasha Chocolate. An intricately woven piece of confectionery masterpiece, this snack contains a wonderful mixture of bitter milk chocolate with white chocolate and even real gold flakes to add that little extra pizzazz. It comes in an extremely beautifully designed…

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Lotte Crunky Crunch Chocolate


Lotte Crunky Crunch Chocolate

Not only is Lotte’s “Crunky Crunch Chocolate” a delicious crunchy milk chocolate treat, it’s also one of the weirdest examples of English in Japanese products. A delicious chocolate bar that’s munchy and sweet, we recommend this great item for you. This is the original Crunky ”Crunch Chocolate” bar flavor, but now with a more airy crunch in this new more crunchy version!

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Glico Collon — Chocolate Flavor


Glico Collon — Chocolate Flavor

Glico, makers of Pretz and other wonderful snack foods, bring you the tragically-named flavored cheese snack Collon. Made with real cheese, you’ll love the creamy whipped melt-in-your-mouth center (fuwa-fuwa in Japanese) covered by a crunchy outer shell. This is a single snack size of the soft crunchy colon in “chocolate” flavor for an extra milky creamy taste. Share with friends or keep to yourself!

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Glico Cream Collon — Waffle Shape


Glico Cream Collon — Waffle Shape

Glico, makers of Pretz and other wonderful snack foods, bring you the tragically-named flavored cheese snack Collon. Made with real cheese, you’ll love the creamy whipped melt-in-your-mouth center (fuwa-fuwa in Japanese) covered by a crunchy outer shell. This is a single snack size of the soft crunchy colon in “cream” flavor for an extra milky creamy taste. Share with friends or keep to yourself! Enjoy this delicious waffle pattern variety!

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Puku Puku Snapper Banana Chocolate ~ Taiyaki


Puku Puku Snapper Banana Chocolate ~ Taiyaki

Taiyaki is a favorite snack among children and adults alike, especially during the matsuri (festival) season. Simply put, it’s a large fish shaped wafer that is filled with sweet anko beans inside. This Puku Puku Snapper snack version comes to you by the folks at Meito, who take the beloved snack in their own hands for a light and crunchy fruit flavored variety. Filled with calcium, this version is a delicious banana chocolate variety.

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Buta Don Drop (Obihiro Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops


Buta Don Drop (Obihiro Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Sakuma Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed for since before World War II, which were made famous in the Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies. Right now Japan is having a “Drop Candy boom” with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. ABOUT THIS CANDY: This is a container of candies that brings you a taste of the famous Obihiro style buta don (pork slices…

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Tonkotsu Noodle Drops (Kumamoto Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops


Tonkotsu Noodle Drops (Kumamoto Limited) ~ Japanese Food Drops

Sakuma Drops are the famous classic candy enjoyed for since before World War II, which were made famous in the Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies. Right now Japan is having a “Drop Candy boom” with the most interesting flavors of candy available, including rare and exotic flavors from different parts of the country. Each reusable tin contains about 20-25 candies. ABOUT THIS CANDY: Kumamoto, a city in Kyushu, is famous for its delicious white ramen called tonkotsu, made from pork, and…

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