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PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html)   Japan's yen to vend:Vending Machines· Rising Sun,the movie· 自動販売機（じどうはんばいき） FEATURES 特集 tokushu 7 Political Cartoon A political earthquake strikes Nagata-cho. 8 The Vending Machine Phenomenon Why are there so many vending machines in Japan? We examine the phenomenon and show examples of some of the more exotic machines. 22 The Overseas Public Relations Division The Japanese government moves beyond the Kabuki and tea ceremony in communicating Japan to the outside world. 24 Rising Sun: the movie Not a bad movie, but not quite like the book.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters    The readers write. 5 Announcements & Events    Japan-America happenings calendar. 14 A Tast of Culture: Elizabeth Andoh    The seasons are important, even at mealtime. 18 Book Reviews    Japan Tracel Bureau's pocket guides; Komikku Nichi-Bei Masatsu ("Comic Japan-US Friction"), Japanese Business Etiquette, and Made in Japan. 28 Computer Corner    Four Japanese word processing options for PCs--all under $100! 34 Basic Japanese: Abunai! The word means "dangerous," but the usage in Japanese covers more ground. 88 Vocabulary Summary 90 Mangajin · Mono    More stuff for study and fun. 94 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 31 The Far Side, by Gary Larson 32 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 40 Furiten-kun · フリテンくん, by Ueda Masashi 44 Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi 46 Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro 48 Katsu-Shika Q · 葛飾Q, by Tomisawa Chinatsu 65 Kacho Shima Kosaku · 課長島耕作, by Hirokane Kenshi  

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html)   Japanese Software Specialwhat's available in the US· Kacho Shima Kosakudoes Kyoto FEATURES 特集 tokushu 9 Political Cartoon Newly elected Prime Minister Hosokawa seems to be having problems pruning the mighty oak left behind by the LDP. 11 Software Special No more excuses! It's time to teach your computer Japanese. Douglas Horn examines the current Mac vs. PC options and provides a summary of Japanese application software available in the US. 42 Interview with Takeuchi Akira, creator of Garcia-kun Manga artist Takeuchi Akira has created somthing of a stir with his new series about a foreign laborer (外人労働者, gaijin rodosha) in Japan.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters & Bloopers The readers write. 7 Brand News Quick pickling. 16 A Tast of Culture: Elizabeth Andoh    Japanese kitchen utensils are as distinctive as Japanese cooking. 20 Book Review    Sakaiya Taichi's What Is Japan? (English translation of a Japanese best seller) is a prime example of the popular Nihon-ron ("theories about Japan") genre. 32 Basic Japanese: Stylized Kanji Most kanji characters are actually highly stylized pictures. In graphic arts, however, the process can go backward, and kanji are altered to take on the shape of the objects they represent. Mangajin presents a selection of these "visual puns." 88 Vocabulary Summary 90 Mangajin · Mono More stuff for study and fun. 94 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 28 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 30 The Far Side, by Gary Larson 38 Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi 40 OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu 42 Garcia-kun · ガルシアくん, by Takeuchi Akira 52 Sanshiro no Koi · 三四郎の恋, by Maekawa Tsukasa 63 Kacho Shima Kosaku · 課長島耕作(Part II), by Hirokane Kenshi

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html) Japanese Hotels: The Inns and outs· Breakfast in America, Japanese style? FEATURES 特集 tokushu 7 Political Cartoon Politicians and Bureaucrats couldn't help the Japanese rice farmer this year. 10 Japanese Hotels: the Inns and Outs From capsule hotels to love hotels to temple lodgings, Japan offers accomodations to suit every need and every budget. 22 Using Mangajin in Class Mangajin is finding its way into a variety of classrooms in the US and Japan. 24 Results of the 1993 Babel Translation Contest The winning entry, along with a judge's comments.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters The readers write. 5 Brand News The sale of salt in Japan has been privatized and packaging has taken on a bit more flavor. 14 A Tast of Culture by Elizabeth Andoh Some American hotels make an effort, but there is more to a Japanese-style breakfast than just fish and rice. 18 Book Review Lois Peak's Learning to Go to School in Japan examines the transition from the indulgence of childhood at home to the constraints of school life. 28 Basic Japanese: Maitta If you give up, if you're in a fix, if you're at a loss -- here's a word for you. 80 Vocabulary Summary 82 Mangajin · Mono Get your holiday cheer here! 86 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 26 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 34 Selected Works of Ishii Hisaichi · いしいひさいち選集 36 Garcia-kun · ガルシアくん, by Takeuchi Akira 38 Sarai-kun · サライくん, by Nishimura So 40 Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko 42 After Zero · アフター0, by Okazaki Jiro 51 HOTEL (Part I) · by Ishinomori Shotaro    

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.  

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html) Shukanshi Weekly MagazinesJapan's Guerrilla Press Toriyama Akira'sDr. Slump FEATURES 特集 tokushu 7 Political Cartoon Prime Minister Hosokawa cooks up a dish using imported rice. 10 Mad Ad Mad Amano portrays President Clinton (Kuri n Ton) as a bento vendor hawking American rice to Japan. 14 Shukanshi, Japan's guerrilla press Japan's weekly magazines serve up sex, gossip, scoops, and scandals, providing a lively alternative to the staid and sober major newspapers.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters    The readers write. 5 Brand News A clever name for an herbal candy to help you stop smoking. 20 A Tast of Culture, by Elizabeth Andoh TV shows about food--eating as well as cooking--are popular fare in Japan. Recent changes in these shows reflect changes in Japanese society. 24 Book Review    America and the Four Japans, by Federick Schodt. 26 Computer corner A look at WordPerfect 2.2J (for Macintosh) and KanjiWORD 2.0 (for Windows). 34 Basic Japanese: Titles The "politeness levels" in Japanese and the corresponding social hierarchy make it important to know exactly where you stand, and titles help to keep this structure clear. We examine some of the more common titles and how they are used. 84 Vocabulary Summary 86 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 30 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 33 The Far Side, by Gary Larson 40 Midori-san · みどりさん, by Akizuki Risu 34 A Visual Glossary of Modern Terms · 図説現代用語便覧, by Deluxe Company 55 After Zero · アフター0, by Okazaki Jiro 64 Dr. Slump · Dr.スランプ, by Toriyama Akira    

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html) TV Dating ShowsMating for Ratings Also in this issue:Glossary of Japanese Computer TermsThe Laughing SalesmanDr. Slump FEATURES 特集 tokushu 10 TV Dating Shows Japanese women no longer need to get married. They have to be persuaded, and Japanese men are finding this increasingly difficult. TV dating shows portray this contemporary social drama and even help some young singles to find a mate.   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters & Bloopers    The readers write. 7 Brand News (Innovative uses of the Japanese language) It was once fashionable and sexy to blacken your teeth in Japan. This ad for a cigarette filter-pipe refers to that practice in its punning slogan. 18 Book Review    Japanese Jive, by Caroline McKeldin; Bill Emmott's Japanophobia and Dennis Encarnation's Rivals Beyond Trade. 22 Computer corner: A Glossary of Japanese Computer Technology Computer terminology is hard enough in your native language! The jargon is evolving so quickly that computer dictionaries are out of date in just a few years, but we provide you with a glossary of over 180 terms and error messages (may you never have to read them). 30 Basic Japanese: Iya Although Iya can be used to express strong negative feelings, it's employed in a variety of other situations. (The variant Ya da is one of the most widely-used expressions among Japanese high school girls.) Mangajin gives you the complete scoop through manga examples. 44 Warning & Pronunciation Guide 84 Vocabulary Summary 86 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 26 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 27 The Far Side, by Gary Larson 36 Take'emon-ke no Hitobito · タケエモン家のひとびと, by Sato Take'emon 38 Selected Works of Ishii Hisaichi · いしいひさいち選集 40 OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu 45 What's Michael · by Kobayashi Makoto 56 A Visual Glossary of Modern Terms · 図説現代用語便覧, by Deluxe Company 65 Warau Serusuman (Part I) · 笑うせぇるすまん, by Fujiko Fujio (A) 73 Dr. Slump (Part II) · Dr.スランプ, by Toriyama Akira  

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue. See below for a table of contents (retrieved from http://www.nyx.net/~cbrown/mangajin/mangajin_toc.html) PachinkoJapan's National Pastime FEATURES 特集 tokushu 7 Political Cartoon Clinton finds dealing with Japan like playing an arcade game. 10 Pachinko, Japan's National Pastime Pachinko ("Japanese Pinball") generates more revenue than golf, horse racing, video games and movies combined, equaling (some say surpassing) Japan's auto industry. What's the appeal?   DEPARTMENTS 連載／コラム rensai / koramu 4 Letters    Info on how to subscribe to a Japanese magazine in the US. 5 Brand News (Innovative uses of the Japanese language) "Nick & Ann" -- a new couple in Japan. 16 A Tast of Culture with Elizabeth Andoh Two popular women's magazines offer a peek at the neighbors' lifestyles along with recipes and homemaking tips. 18 Book Review Terra Brockman takes a look at two novels about Japanese businessmen in the West: Clive James' The Man From Japan and Meg Pei's Salaryman. 30 Basic Japanese: Daijobu Daijobu means "all right," but only in some situations. Mangjin shows you how to get the mose out of this word while avoiding embarrassing misuses. 36 Warning & Pronunciation Guide 84 Vocabulary Summary 86 Classifieds   MANGA 漫画 manga 26 Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson 28 The Far Side, by Gary Larson 37 Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi 40 O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin 42 A Visual Glossary of Modern Terms · 図説現代用語便覧, by Deluxe Company 46 OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu 48 Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru · ビンボー生活マニュアル, by Maekawa Tsukasa 56 Warau Serusuman (Part II) · 笑うせぇるすまん, by Fujiko Fujio (A) 64 Naniwa Kin'yudo · ナニワ金融道, by Aoki Yuji  

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above and the table of contents below are for this particular issue. The extra sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.   

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above and the table of contents below are for this particular issue. The extra sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.   

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.  

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.  

PLEASE NOTE: Mangajin ceased publication in 1998. These back issues may be new or used, but they will not be pristine. A few are still in sealed bags (for mailing), but even those are unlikely to be pristine due to shelf-wear and the amount of time passed. Please consider these as learning tools to be used rather than for collecting. That being said, if condition is important to you, please contact us with specific issues and we'll send you photos of the actual items.   Mangajin was a wonderful magazine for learners of Japanese. Each issue somehow had something for every level, but we recommend them most for upper beginners.  Those interested in translation will love how Mangajin breaks down the manga it presents, explaining grammar, vocabulary, and cultural references with ease. The cover image above is for this particular issue. The sample pages inside may or may not be from this exact issue.