Textbooks

Starter A1 Katsudoo Starter (A1) Katsudoo Coursebook for communicative language competences. The full Starter A1 course also includes the りかい Rikai companion book.  In Katsudoo the aim is to develop practical communicative ability through listening to a variety of Japanese and through speaking practice. In Rikai you are able to systematically study the language systems needed for communication. Both Katsudoo and Rikai can be main teaching materials, and the topics are the same. By studying using both, you can acquire an overall ability in Japanese. 146 pages Download supplementary materials including audio recordings from the website. ISBN 978-4-384-05752-2  

Starter A1 Rikai Starter (A1) Rikai Coursebook for communicative language competences. The full Starter A1 course also includes the かつどう Katsudou companion book.  In Katsudoo the aim is to develop practical communicative ability through listening to a variety of Japanese and through speaking practice. In Rikai you are able to systematically study the language systems needed for communication. Both Katsudoo and Rikai can be main teaching materials, and the topics are the same. By studying using both, you can acquire an overall ability in Japanese. 198 pages Download supplementary materials including audio recordings from the website. ISBN 978-4-384-05753-9   

The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study. If you are self-studying, we highly recommend getting this Answer Key so you can check your answers. For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook only if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook and answer key. Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing 81 pages 3rd Edition Covers all the answers from the Genki I & II textbook AND workbooks ISBN 978-4-7890-1736-7  

Please note: This workbook requires the textbook. Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N4. Balances the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to help you enter the advanced levels. 110 Pages  ISBN 978-4-7890-1696-4

Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N4. Balances the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to help you enter the advanced levels. Students may also want the Workbook--especially if you have a teacher or a tutor who can check your work. 259 Pages + 63 page Kanji Booklet ISBN 978-4-7890-1695-7

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

The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study (although, the individual student will want the sold-separately Genki Answer Key also) For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook and answer key. Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing 132 pages 978-4-7890-1733-6  

The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study. For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook. Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing 390 pages Brand New 3rd Edition ISBN 978-4-7890-1732-9  

The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study (although, the individual student will want the sold-separately Genki Answer Key also) For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook. Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing 152 pages Includes a link to access no-extra-cost audio ISBN 978-4-7890-1731-2  

Looking for where to buy Genki? The Genki series is a very popular Japanese textbook used by students and teachers around the world. It works well in the classroom as well as for individual study (although, the individual student will want the sold-separately Genki Answer Key also) For the self-study student, we recommend getting the workbook if you have someone who can check your work and penmanship. Otherwise, you might want to just start with the textbook and answer key. Genki gives students a solid grounding in all four language skills: listening; speaking; reading; and writing 382 pages Includes a link to no-extra-cost supplemental sound files and materials ISBN 978-4-7890-1730-5  

This is the newest edition of the Minna no Nihongo Intermediate textbook II This is the second Textbook for the intermediate level of the Minna no Nihongo Japanese textbook series. You'll need the English (or Spanish) Translations and Grammar Notes book to go with this. 249 Pages + 82 page answer key Main textbook and requires a separate translation book Works with the Minna no Nihongo II Intermediate English Translation and Grammar Notes Includes two CDs

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  

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  

Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Tobira, possibly after Genki II, and for those who have completed N3.  

Tobira is designed for students who have completed a basic textbook series but need help solidifying the grammar, vocabulary, and kanji they have learned. This book covers grammar and writing power by giving practice beyond the Tobira textbook. The main textbook can be found here: Tobira Textbook. 205 Pages Published by Kurosio

This is the workbook to the Kanji Look and Learn textbook. While you can use the textbook alone, having the workbook is recommended. You'll find the exercises and fill-in-the blank quizzes helpful.

  This book is designed to help those in a secondary beginner level textbooks such as Genki II and Minna no Nihongo II who need a little extra grammar. 

Tobira is designed for students who have completed a basic textbook series but need help solidifying the grammar, vocabulary, and kanji they have learned. This book covers 800 of the most important kanji. It reviews the 200-300 kanji a basic level textbook should teach and adds to that. The main textbook can be found here: Tobira Textbook. 236 Pages Published by Kurosio

Tobira is designed for students who have completed a basic textbook series but need help solidifying the grammar, vocabulary, and kanji they have learned. Not only does it review key grammatical points, vocabulary words, and kanji, but it introduces new ones and exposes the student to longer texts to improve reading and communication skills.  The companion Kanji book can be found here: Tobira Power up your Kanji 403 pages Published by Kurosio

This is for the newest edition. CD-ROM full of illustrations for every chapter in the Minna no Nihongo (2nd Edition) beginner I textbook. This great teacher's resource has all the illustrations printed in the 64 page book. All images are organized by chapter corresponding to the chapter in the textbook.