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You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center

You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center

The Japanese kanji characters read "nihon" which is Japanese for "Japan." The shirt features a map of mainland Japan (the four main islands) with a rising sun image in the back. This makes for a great staple t-shirt. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz (153 g/m2) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm). Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2) • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Side-seamed The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm). The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).

お茶しない？ ocha shinai? means "Won't you have some tea with me?" This could be a pick up line or just a friendly invitation to spend some time with someone. You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

Apple in Japanese is ringo. This shirt has an image of a cute kawaii apple with the hiragana ringo under it. You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

今日もよろしく kyou mo yoroshiku is a hard phrase to translate. 今日も kyou mo means "today also" or "today, as always" よろしく is used in various situations such as when meeting someone for the first time or when starting work with others. You can think of it as "I'm counting on you" or "please remember me" or "I'm looking forward to working with you." Wearing this shirt means you are politely greeting people with a desire to work together well. You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

  Great conversation starter to meet native Japanese speakers as well as fellow language learners. The shirt says "Nihongo o benkyou shite imasu. Hanashi kakete kudasai." This means I am studying Japanese; please speak to me.Here's a closer look at the Japanese which means, "I'm studying Japanese. Please talk with me." 日本語を勉強しています。（話しかけてください。）nihongo o benkyou shite imasu. hanashikakete kudasai.日本語 Japanese languageを [direct object marker]勉強しています studying; am studying [勉強する is the dictionary form meaning "to study"; しています is the -te form of する "to do" combined with います "to be (for ongoing actions)", creating the present continuous tense]話しかけてください please speak to me; please talk to me [話しかける means "to speak to"; the -てください form is a polite request]Broadcast your desire to practice your Japanese to everyone around you wherever you go. You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

Feeling sleepy? Join the club with the official Japanese sleepless society shirt. 睡眠不足 suimin busoku--not enough sleep 睡眠 suimin means "sleep" 不足 fusoku (changes to busoku after certain sounds) means "insufficiency" or "lack of" You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Size guide   S M L XL 2XL 3XL Length (inches) 28 29 ¼ 30 ¼ 31 ¼ 32 ½ 33 ½ Width (inches) 18 20 22 24 26 28

You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz/y² (153 g/m²) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors contain polyester) • Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2) • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Side-seamed The Male model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm). The female model is wearing a size M. She's 5.8 feet (178 cm) tall, chest circumference 34.6" (88 cm), waist circumference 27.16" (69 cm), hip circumference 37.7" (96cm).

This makes for a great staple t-shirt. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz (153 g/m2) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).

Please Note: This product requires 3-5 days for production. It is usually less, but the earliest we can ship will be three days. We'll update you with the tracking number ASAP. This sturdy white, glossy ceramic mug is an essential to your cupboard. This brawny version of ceramic mugs shows its true colors with quality assurance to withstand heat in the microwave and put it through the dishwasher as many times as you like, the quality will not be altered. • Ceramic • Dishwasher safe • Microwave safe • White, glossy

Clearance: last copies. We're retiring the books we carry from other publishers, so once these are gone, they're gone. Copies may show some shelf wear.   This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N3 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 85 pages and includes short explanations in simple Japanese, English, and Chinese. 85 Pages + 46 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes 2 CDs for the listening practice Includes answer key and script for the listening section

This makes for a great staple t-shirt. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz (153 g/m2) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).

This makes for a great staple t-shirt. It's made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but it's still soft. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite! • 100% ringspun cotton • 4.5 oz (153 g/m2) • Pre-shrunk • Shoulder-to-shoulder taping • Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center Model is wearing a size M. He's 6.2 feet (190 cm) tall, chest circumference 37.7" (96 cm), waist circumference 33.4" (85 cm).

A classic of Japanese literature, made listenable. This audiobook of The Trolley Cart takes you through Akutagawa Ryūnosuke's short story トロッコ in real Japanese, in five parts: The Trolleys at the Work Site One Evening Two Young Workers Mikan Groves and Tea Shops The Way Home Every part is taught step by step Story introduction: a short English preview so you know where you are headed. Vocabulary: the key words in Japanese, then English, with room to repeat after a native speaker. Line by line: each Japanese sentence broken into bite-size phrases with their English meanings, then rebuilt. Normal speed: the part read at natural pace. Comprehension questions: hear the question, pause to answer, then hear the answer. English version: the whole part retold in English so you can confirm you got it. Then the finale: the complete story read straight through, with sound effects. Japanese narration by native speaker Yumi Boutwell, English by Clay Boutwell: the husband-and-wife team behind TheJapanShop.com, helping people learn Japanese since 2002. What you download 35 chapter MP3s (2 hr 27 min) plus an all-in-one MP3 Chaptered M4B audiobook file for Apple Books, BookPlayer, and other audiobook apps 10 bonus tracks: a shadowing practice track and an English-to-Japanese vocabulary review for each of the five parts The full PDF of the book, so you can follow the text while you listen A short How to Listen guide Perfect for intermediate learners ready for real Japanese literature. Digital download. Your download link arrives by email right after checkout, and your files are always available from your TheJapanShop.com downloads page.

The most famous woman in the history of haiku. Chiyo-ni (千代尼) was born in 1703 in Kaga province; this book presents her haiku with furigana, English translations, vocabulary and grammar notes. 25 haiku by Chiyo-ni, each with its own short chapter: The haiku in Japanese with furigana, a romanized reading and several English translations. Vocabulary for every word in the poem, and the seasonal word (季語, kigo) explained. A short explanation in Japanese, with furigana and its own vocabulary list. A plain-English analysis of what the poem means and how its grammar works. Audio of every haiku and every explanation. Scan the QR code on the page to listen. What you get The paperback, 2026 Edition: 186 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches. The eBook and audio, right away. PDF, ePub, MP3 audio and an Anki flashcard deck, ready to download as soon as you order. No waiting for the mail. The book in the Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app (iPhone, iPad and Android). It unlocks automatically for the email you order with, and the unlock code is printed in the back of the book too. This book is part of Learn Japanese through Haiku. Prefer to go all digital? The Learn Japanese with Haiku bundle has all three books in this series (Chiyo-ni, Natsume Sōseki and Akutagawa Ryūnosuke) as eBooks with audio. Buy 3 Clay & Yumi paperbacks, get a 4th free. Mix any titles. The discount is applied automatically at checkout. Ships from the US to anywhere in the world. Learn Japanese through Haiku: Chiyo-ni is a 186-page paperback (2026 Edition) with 25 haiku by Chiyo-ni, each in Japanese with furigana, a translation, the seasonal word, a Japanese commentary, line-by-line vocabulary and grammar, and native audio. The code printed in the back unlocks the book in the free Makoto+ Japanese Explorer app for iPhone, iPad and Android.

A practical handbook for karate students who want to understand the Japanese words behind the art: the meaning, pronunciation, kanji and cultural background of more than 300 essential terms.

Haiku by Kobayashi Issa, loved for his poems about small creatures and everyday life, with furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar.

Haiku by Masaoka Shiki, the poet who modernized haiku, with furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar.

Haiku by Yosa Buson, the painter-poet and one of the great masters of classical haiku, with furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar.

Four conversations at work: a job interview, making copies for a meeting, a product meeting about new snacks, and a meeting about advertising on the radio. You hear how bosses, staff and clients talk to one another. Every line is read by native speakers.

Most people know Natsume Sōseki for his novels. Few know he wrote haiku his entire life: quiet, funny, deeply human poems. This book pairs 25 of his best with the original Japanese, furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar notes.

Eight short, natural conversations about eating out: making a reservation, getting a table for a friend, meeting a friend who is late, ordering, waiting for food, trying udon, New Year's Eve soba, and a donut shop. Every line is read by native speakers.

A first look at haiku for learners: how the 5-7-5 pattern works (it counts moras, not syllables), then 20 famous haiku broken down word by word, each with audio.

More haiku by Matsuo Bashō (1644-1694), for beginning to intermediate learners who want to build vocabulary and grammar while discovering the shades of meaning lost in translation.

Twenty-five haiku by Akutagawa Ryūnosuke, the author of Rashōmon and one of Japan's greatest modern writers, with furigana, multiple English translations, vocabulary breakdowns, grammar notes and cultural analysis.

Haiku by Matsuo Bashō, the most famous of the classical haiku poets, with furigana, translations, vocabulary and grammar, so you can enjoy the poems in the original Japanese.

Fukuzawa Yukichi, who told Japan to go and learn. A short biography in Japanese with furigana, glossed line by line, with an English translation and native audio.

Eight everyday conversations, each built around one Japanese idiom: four-character compounds such as 一石二鳥 and 支離滅裂, and proverbs such as 馬の耳に念仏 and 遠くの親戚より近くの他人. Every line is read by native speakers.

The most famous woman in the history of haiku. Chiyo-ni (千代尼) was born in 1703 in Kaga province; this book presents her haiku with furigana, English translations, vocabulary and grammar notes.

Yamaha Torakusu, who fixed an organ and started an industry. A short biography in Japanese with furigana, glossed line by line, with an English translation and native audio.

Seven short, natural conversations about meeting people: a first meeting, a good-morning chat, a hot summer afternoon, a snowy winter evening, coffee after work, first impressions of Japan, and plans for the future. Every line is read by native speakers.

Seven casual conversations between friends: the day after a party, planning a surprise for Mary, the surprise birthday party itself, a new movie about aliens, a shopping trip, a new car, and deciding where to eat. Every line is read by native speakers.

Seven conversations about dating: asking someone out, planning a movie, a polite rejection at a party, meeting for a date, talking on the date, sharing favorite movies, and saying goodnight. Every line is read by native speakers.

John Manjirō, the shipwrecked fisherman who came home with America. A short biography in Japanese with furigana, glossed line by line, with an English translation and native audio.

Seven short, natural conversations for beginners: meeting a coworker, meeting the boss, a self-introduction, chatting with a neighbor, feeling unwell, weekend plans, and a trip to conveyor-belt sushi. Every line is read by native speakers.

Shibusawa Eiichi, who built roughly five hundred companies. A short biography in Japanese with furigana, glossed line by line, with an English translation and native audio.

Tezuka Osamu, who made manga what it is. A short biography in Japanese with furigana, glossed line by line, with an English translation and native audio.

Natsume Sōseki, the novelist on the old thousand yen note. A short biography in Japanese with furigana, glossed line by line, with an English translation and native audio.

Two full folktales of the mountain crone: the ox-driver who feeds her his whole cargo, and the beloved Three Magic Charms, about a chestnut-hungry temple boy. Written for upper beginners: full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary, the text again without furigana, an English translation, and native audio.

Three essays on Japan by rail: the first line of 1872 from Shimbashi to Yokohama, the Shinkansen, and the maglev now being built between Shinagawa and Nagoya. Written for intermediate learners: full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary, the text again without furigana, an English translation, and native audio.

Japan's mermaid, three ways: its first sighting in the Nihon Shoki and the temple mummies that survive today, the 800-year-old nun who ate mermaid flesh, and Amabie, the Edo-era plague-warding yōkai that all of Japan drew again in 2020. Written for upper beginners: full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary, the text again without furigana, an English translation, and native audio.

Essays on Hachikō, instant ramen and the film director Kurosawa Akira. Written for intermediate learners: full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary, the text again without furigana, an English translation, and native audio.

Why foxes and tanuki are said to deceive, from a nine-tailed fox in a Chinese classic to the court beauty Tamamo-no-Mae, and the Killing Stone of Nasu, which you can still visit. Written for upper beginners: full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary, the text again without furigana, an English translation, and native audio.

Essays on the new Reiwa era, the rainy season in Japan, and Japan's giant hornet. Written for intermediate learners: full furigana, line-by-line vocabulary, the text again without furigana, an English translation, and native audio.