A great story can lead a reader on a journey of discovery--especially if it's presented in two languages!
Beautifully illustrated in a traditional style, Japanese Stories for Language Learners offers five compelling stories with English and Japanese language versions appearing on facing pages. Taking learners on an exciting cultural and linguistic journey, each story is followed by detailed translator's notes, Japanese vocabulary lists, and grammar points along with a set of discussion questions and exercises.
The first two stories are very famous traditional Japanese folktales: Urashima Taro (Tale of a Fisherman) and Yuki Onna (The Snow Woman). These are followed by three short stories by notable 20th century authors: Kumo no Ito (The Spider's Thread) by Akutagawa Ryunosuke (1892-1927)Oborekaketa Kyodai (The Siblings Who Almost Drowned) by Arishima Takeo (1878-1923)Serohiki no Goshu (Gauche the Cellist) by Miyazawa Kenji (1896-1933) Reading these stories in the original Japanese script--and hearing native-speakers read them aloud in the accompanying free audio recording--helps students at every level deepen their comprehension of the beauty and subtlety of the Japanese language. Learn Japanese the fun way--through the country's rich literary history.
All audio is accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
Everything you need to learn the 200 essential Japanese kanji characters is here in this boxed kit!
Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 1, you'll get all the tools needed to learn the basic 200 Japanese kanji, including:
200 hole-punched flash cards featuring the most commonly-used characters.
An organizing ring to hold the cards you are actively studying.
Audio recordings of over 1,200 words and phrases from a native speaker.
A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips.
Each expertly-designed Japanese flash card in this boxed set offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the Kanji. A stroke-order diagram shows how to write the Kanji correctly. Plus, the hole-punched cards and organizing ring allow you to sort the cards into smaller sets so you can learn or review them in batches and help to remember the kanji character efficiently. This kit covers the first half of all characters needed for the Japanese AP exam, and all N5 Level and many N4 Level kanji required to pass the standard Japanese Language Proficiency Test or JLPT.
Watch your ability to learn kanji, read kanji, write kanji, and remember kanji grow each day steadily with Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 1!
All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
Learning to recognize and pronounce the basic hiragana and katakana phonetic alphabets is the first step in studying the Japanese language.
This set of 200 flash cards along with accompanying booklet, wall charts, and online audio recordings contains everything you need to quickly gain mastery of the two Japanese syllabaries and is a great way to learn Japanese. Frequent review is the key to memorizing the characters, and these cards are easily carried in a pocket or purse for a quick review session anytime.
This box contains:
200 hole-punched flash cards with an organizing ring.
Two 24" x 18" wall charts showing all hiragana and katakana.
Native-speaker audio recordings of 1,128 words and phrases (available for download online).
32-page study booklet with indexes and practice tips.
Also available from Tuttle Publishing, Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit can be used alongside these flash cards to master written Japanese.
All disc content is accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos).
Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Featured tattoos range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos to anime-inspired and modern works-as well as everything in between. For the first time, Japanese tattooing is put together in a visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way.
Along with the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos also features interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics. What's more, it contains interviews with clients, who are typically overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their Japanese tattoos mean to them. Those who read this informative tattoo guide will be more knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos should they want to get inked or if they are merely interested in Japanese art and culture.
Everything you need to learn 200 everyday Japanese kanji characters in one boxed kit!
Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 2, you'll get all the tools needed to learn 200 everyday Japanese kanji, following the 200 kanji introduced in Volume 1 of this series.
This Japanese language learning kit includes:
200 hole-punched flash cards featuring commonly used characters.
An organizing ring to hold the cards you are actively studying.
Online audio recordings of over 1,400 words and phrases from a native speaker.
A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips.
Each expertly designed flash card in this boxed set offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary, and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the kanji. A stroke-order diagram shows how to write the kanji correctly. Plus, the hole-punched cards and organizing ring allow you to sort the cards into smaller sets so you can learn or review them in batches and help to remember the kanji character effectively. The kanji introduced in this kit are needed for the AP Japanese Language and Culture exam and regularly appear in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test at levels N4 and N3.
Watch your ability to learn kanji, read kanji, write kanji, and remember kanji grow each day steadily with Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 2!
All audio content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website
Ce livre présente plus d'une centaine de motifs modernes ou classiques de kimonos ainsi que de nombreuses informations sur les types de tissus, de teinture, de broderie. Organisé en quatre sections (printemps, été, automne et hiver), il propose ainsi une histoire illustrée de cet habit ainsi que des accessoires qui l'accompagnent à travers les différentes époques.
1000 pieces.
Quality design & easy to handle pieces.
Finished puzzle 24 x 18 inches.
Features a woodblock print by well-known artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835--1900), dating from 1864.
This lovely scene shows four beautiful courtesans dressed in expensive costumes in the Yoshiwara entertainment district of Old Tokyo.
1000 pieces.
Finished size is 24 x 18 inches (61 x 46 cm).
Quality design & easy to handle pieces.
Features a beautiful, full-color photograph of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Korea.
Commonly referred to as the Northern Palace, Gyeongbok Palace was built in 1395 in the heart of Seoul (the then newly-appointed capital city). It is the first and largest of Korea's Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and remains one of Korea's top sights.
