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First Lessons in Japanese ~ Nyumon Nihongo

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...

FX Neo ~ Japanese Hard Minty Eyedrops eye drops JAPAN

In Japan, a major category of product are "hard minty eye drops," which you put in your eyes to both refresh yourself and wake yourself up, as well as wetting the eyes. This is the famous eye drops known as "FX" by Santen, and they will wake you up indeed. This is a really cool item that's a huge hit at J-List, known and loved by many who want to experience the thrill of Japanese minty eye drops! Note: because this can dry out your eyes if you wear soft contact lenses, the maker recommends that...

Black Colored Spiral Cotton Swabs (40 Sticks)

Japanese people love to clean their ears, and they've got several devices to do it really well. Peter's found a great thing from Japan for everyone -- excellent cotton swabs from Japan that have a special spiral design of cotton that gently massage your ear as you use them. Keeps you feeling clean and refreshed. 40 Q-Tip style swabs in this package, made with 100% cotton. A totally unique and great alternative ear swab item from Japan, great for mimikaki fans!! (More like this) (Direct link to...

Shuwa Puccho -- Cola

From UHA Candy comes this soft chew that's mixed in with real bits of gummi inside for a unique snack. This delicious treat is a the ever popular cola flavor that children all over Nihon throw serious tantrums in the marketplace for if their parents deny them this special treat. This is one pack and includes about 8 pieces. (More like this)

Hello Kitty Ear Pick - Mimikaki

The Nihonese love cleaning their ears, and it is often a sign of love if your partner will clean your ears for you. It is not an uncommon sight in Nihon to see a man with his head on his partner's lap while she scapes out his ear wax with the precision of a surgeon. This Hello Kitty mimikaki (ear pick) will help you recreate the uniquely Nihonese experience of having your ear wax cleaned out. Made of wood with a tiny ladle-like scraper at the end, it is made to be inserted into the ear (but not...

Samurai Sword Key Chain -- Silver

One of the most recognizable weapons in Japanese history is that of the katana sword. Known for their high craftsmanship, this was a weapon that was wielded by only the most experienced of swordsman. A weapon that's filled with both spirit and tradition. For our J-list customers who are weapons fanatics of Japan, we have a great item for you. This is a toy samurai sword with hilt to be used as a key chain. Measuring at about 4 1/4 inches in length, the sword can be drawn from its case, and...

Mini Green Tea Cream Harvest Cracker

This new snack cookie from Tohato has a great balance of sweat creamy matcha (green tea) flavor and wheat cookie taste. Each cookie is crunchy and sweet, with just the right amount of matcha flavor to compliment the wheaty goodness. Think of them as Green Tea Oreos -- wow. For a modern snack, these Mini Harvest Cookies really give you a good sense of classic Japanese flavor. (More like this)

Eye Patch -- String Type

Almost everyone has an eye infection or disease at some point in their life, and for that reason eyepatches are a common sight. Recently eye-patches have become a staple in anime culture as well, with eyepatch wearing characters appearing in such anime as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Battle Vixens, Lone Wolf and Cub, Fullmetal Alchemist, Bleach, D.Gray Man and others, where an eyepatch adds something mysterious and distinctive to the character. This is a real eyepatch that's easy on the eyes, fully...

Calorie Mate -- Cheese Flavor

For those on the go and too busy to worry about their bodies, there's Calorie Mate - a well balanced snack food item that is packed with plenty of vitamins and nutrients to keep you filled with energy in order to keep up with your daily activities. Sports, work, studying... just eat one of these specially sealed treats and you're back on track in no time. Comes in a delicious mixed cheese flavor. (More like this)   Click to view a '24' Calorie Mate commercial Order a case (ten boxes or...

Morinaga Milk Caramel

Another wonderful treat from Japan, this is the famous Morinaga Milk Caramel, a delicious classic dark caramel with over 100 years of history, dating back from the Meiji period. Each box contains 12 delicious caramels. A great item with a delicious taste and long history. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Order ten or more packs of Morinaga Caramel and get 15% off. One case of Morinaga Caramel is 10 packs, so you will get a shrinkwrapped box