An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese with 2 CDs - The Japan Shop
An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese with 2 CDs $ 45.00
Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N3. Students may also want the Workbook--especially if you have a teacher or a tutor who can check your work. Includes 2 CDs 342 Pages ISBN 978-4-7890-1307-9  
An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook - The Japan Shop
An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese Workbook $ 24.00
Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N3. You will need the textbook to use this workbook. Click here for it. Requires the IAIJ Textbook. Best if used with a teacher or tutor to check work 149 Pages ISBN 978-4-7890-1308-6  
A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns for Teachers and Learners
A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns for Teachers and Learners $ 56.00
A collection of the most important Japanese grammatical patterns with explanation and many examples.If you are a beginner, I would recommend A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar instead. But if you are a teacher or an upper beginner (and above) student and you are looking for a single book that covers the most important grammar, this 700+ page book is an excellent resource.Contents:Each entry gives construction, multiple example sentences (more than the Dictionary of Japanese Grammar series), and explains the meaning and differences between similar grammatical patterns.  744 Pages | ISBN 978-4-874246788
New Authentic Japanese - The Japan Shop
New Authentic Japanese $ 49.00
Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Tobira, possibly after Genki II, and for those who have completed N3.  
Tanki Master JLPT N3 with CD [Second Edition] - The Japan Shop
Tanki Master JLPT N3 with CD [Second Edition] $ 24.00
The Tanki Master series works on all five areas of the test in a cursory or "short term" way: Characters; vocabulary; grammar; listening; and reading It includes a CD for the listening section. For those taking the JLPT, we highly recommend a cursory book like this as a quick way to find out your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know what you need to work on, you can then consider getting a book specifically on that area. 81 pages Includes CD and detachable answer key Published by Bonjinsha
Nihongo So-matome N1 Grammar - The Japan Shop
Nihongo So-matome N1 Grammar $ 22.00
Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) grammar book.  Translations are in English, Chinese, and Korean. 159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-726-8
JLPT N3 Official Practice Test and Workbook with CD [2020 Edition]
JLPT N3 Official Practice Test and Workbook with CD [2020 Edition] $ 16.00
Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test--especially for the first time--can be intimidating. But what if there is a way to find out exactly what your strengths and your weaknesses are before taking the test? What if there is a way to familiarize yourself with the test's format before the big day? There is. This is the book. This video shows off the previous edition, but the content and style is very similar. This is published by the people who run the test. They've designed this book to simulate the real test, but without the pressure of time and unfamiliar distractions. Take this test early on to know what parts of the test you should work on the most. Just before the test, go through this book to familiarize yourself with the test format. It works all parts of the test, including listening (there is an audio CD).
Nihongo So-matome N3 Listening Comprehension with 2 CDs - The Japan Shop
Nihongo So-matome N3 Listening Comprehension with 2 CDs $ 26.00
Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N3 (Intermediate) Listening Comprehension book.  71 pages with 42 page detachable Script Published by ASK 978-4-87217-793-0
CLOSEOUT: Mimi Kara Oboeru N3 Grammar Training - The Japan Shop
Mimi Kara Oboeru N3 Grammar Training $ 30.00
  Each book in the Mimi Kara series concentrates on one aspect of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This one is on the grammar found on the level N3 (Intermediate Level). It includes a CD to help with mastery. 127 pages Includes a detachable answer key
Nihongo So-matome N1 Kanji - The Japan Shop
Nihongo So-matome N1 Kanji $ 22.00
Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) Kanji book.  159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-724-4
The Preparatory Course for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 Reading - The Japan Shop
The Preparatory Course for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 Reading $ 34.00
Unicom publishes The Preparatory Course for the JLPT and each book focuses on a specific section of the test. Each book provides an in-depth look at that section of the test. This is especially helpful if you know your weaknesses and want to drill, drill, drill them away. This book focuses on the upper beginner level N4 Reading section of the test. If you are weak on reading comprehension or sentence structure, this book is for you.
Tanki Master JLPT N1 with CD [Second Edition] - The Japan Shop
Tanki Master JLPT N1 with CD [Second Edition] $ 24.00
The Tanki Master series works on all five areas of the test in a cursory or "short term" way: Characters; vocabulary; grammar; listening; and reading It includes a CD for the listening section. For those taking the JLPT, we highly recommend a cursory book like this as a quick way to find out your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know what you need to work on, you can then consider getting a book specifically on that area. 84 pages Includes CD Published by Bonjinsha
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JLPT N2 Official Practice Test and Workbook with CD [2020 Edition]
JLPT N2 Official Practice Test and Workbook with CD [2020 Edition] $ 16.00
Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test--especially for the first time--can be intimidating. But what if there is a way to find out exactly what your strengths and your weaknesses are before taking the test? What if there is a way to familiarize yourself with the test's format before the big day? There is. This is the book. This video shows the previous edition, but the content is very similar.   This is published by the people who run the test. They've designed this book to simulate the real test, but without the pressure of time and unfamiliar distractions. Take this test early on to know what parts of the test you should work on the most. Just before the test, go through this book to familiarize yourself with the test format. It works all parts of the test, including listening (there is an audio CD).
Nihongo So-Matome N1 Listening - The Japan Shop
Nihongo So-Matome N1 Listening $ 28.00
For advanced students wanting to improve listening comprehension.  This book is specifically to help with the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1 (advanced). However, it is also excellent practice for those not wanting to take the test.  70 pages with 44 page answer key 978-4-87217-791-6
Nihongo So-Matome N1 Reading - The Japan Shop
Nihongo So-Matome N1 Reading $ 22.00
 This book is to help advanced learners practice reading comprehension.  It is especially for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1 (Advanced),  but is suitable even for those who aren't planning to take the test.  119 pages with 7 page answer key 978-4-87217-765-7

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Which Bundle Should I Get?

BEGINNER:

  • Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha - If you are a total beginner, this bundle is for you. It also has quite a lot of simplified stories if you need hiragana practice.
  • Beginning Japanese Stories & Phrases - This series of books is designed to be a little more challenging than the Beri- Beri- Shoshinsha content but not as hard as our Learn Japanese with Stories bundle.
  • Learn Japanese through Dialogues - Each book in this series presents a real-life dialogue with complete vocabulary and grammar explanation.
  • JLPT N5 - If you are considering taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, this bundle is for you. Even if you aren't interested in the actual test, these books cover beginner-level material. You should know hiragana and understand basic Japanese sentence structure before tackling this bundle.
  • Frank and the Obaasan - Serialized in our Makoto magazine, Frank and the Obaasan has been a reader favorite. A bit silly but educational. Frank, the alien, crash lands into earth--landing in Japan. Now, the alien must learn the Japanese language and culture.

UPPER BEGINNER:

  • Learn Japanese Vocabulary - This bundle includes books on Japanese proverbs, idioms, sound words, and memes. Recommended for upper beginners up.
  • JLPT N4 - If you are wanting to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N4, this bundle is for you.
  • Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 1 - This bundle of 10 books on Japanese folktales and stories is perfect for upper beginners. Every word is defined and important grammar and culture is explained.
  • Learn Japanese with Stories Volume 2 - Continuing on, this bundle contains more stories on Japanese folktales and legends.
  • Learn Japanese with Stories Audiobooks - The bundles above include audio files of all the stories, but this bundle goes a step further and removes the need for written material at all.
  • Japanese Culture Bundle - Includes books on Japanese geography, jokes, haiku, and the martial arts. All with a focus on using the topics to improve your Japanese.
  • Makoto Bundles - Save big by buying six Makoto issues in one bundle. Collect them all!

LOWER INTERMEDIATE:

  • Learn Japanese with History - Read--in Japanese--about Japanese historical topics. Every word and grammar point is defined as you go along.
  • Learn Japanese with Yokai - Read about yokai or legendary creatures in Japanese. Every word and grammar point is defined.
  • Sightseeing in Japan - Read--in Japanese--about tourist traps in Japan for your trip to Japan. Learn about the history and what's special about these places.

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