Japanese Update

April, 2019

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OhisamaKurosioDesigned for young children, this textbook could be used in Australian primary schools from Grade 4 upwards, even into year 7. All in hiragana with no English nor romaji, there is excellent non-fiction content along with common language learning themes. Child-friendly illustrations, photos, varied topics of conversation and

fun activities enrich children’s knowledge of Japanese all while stimulating their intellectual curiosity. This textbook also strengthens children’s powers of perception and enables them to express themselves, making them effective communicators.

Tsunagu NihongoASKTsunagu Nihongo is a beginner level adult method that equips students with the communication skills necessary for common social activities. Each chapter begins with a social scenario taken from professional or academic life, giving emphasis to “communication” rather than vocabulary and grammar comprehension. With this approach, students are tasked

with the challenge of learning a wide variety of sentence patterns in context, making instruction less laborious and comprehension more intuitive. Currently available in two levels—shokyuu 1 and 2.

MarugotoSanshushaMarugoto is an adult course that follows the JF Standard (JFS), a grading system derived from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Covering levels A1–B1 in 6 volumes, Marugoto offers a task-based approach through chapter goals that are met through communicative activities. Each activity is set in the context of everyday Japanese life and society, and thereby assists

students with intercultural understanding. Students use a portfolio to keep a record of their language learning progress and cultural experiences, making achievement more transparent to themselves and their teacher. Through topics, audio materials and full-color photographs and illustrations that allow students to really experience Japanese life and culture, their interest in Japan and Japanese language will have opportunity to grow and expand. The audio is available from the Marugoto website—marugotoweb.jp—which also provides other media resources for student and teacher, including interactive videos.

Wagasa Keiko AitchisonPublished in late 2018, this is a brand new Japanese course from the author of Kookoo Seikatsu and Gakkoo Seikatsu. The textbook contains eight chapters, each of

which teaches some grammar and language, accompanied by texts and listening tasks. A USB key is included with the book which includes audio of listening tasks, as well as answers and scripts. This book is suitable for use with the Victorian VCE curriculum from 2019 onward. Book 1 covers Units 1 and 2 (Year Eleven). Book 2 is currently in preparation.

Dondon Yomeru! Nihongo Short StoriesALCDondon Yomeru! Nihongo Short Stories is a series of 3 editions containing memorable short stories designed to facilitate the reader in reading Japanese with increasing comprehension. All editions are pitched at

students studying at a low-intermediate or JLPT-N3-equivalent level. Each edition includes 20 heart-warming fictional stories.

Kotoba de Oboeru Yasashii Kanji Workbook 3A NetworkKotoba de Oboeru Yasashii Kanji Workbook is a workbook for learning how to read and write JLPT N5 and 4 level kanji. There are two volumes in two levels offering roughly 150 kanji each. This kanji course stands apart from

its peers in that it emphasises the learning and comprehension of words—kanji compounds—rather than single kanji.

Let’s Explore Hiragana & KatakanaJ-Research Publishing Written by Bret Mayer, the first non-native Japanese to pass the Kanji Kentei exam, Let’s Explore Hiragana & Katakana: A Picture Tour of the Japanese Alphabet focuses on hiragana and katakana, the characters that compose the Japanese alphabet. Bret’s understanding of the Japanese characters is totally

unique while his approach is playful and adapted for non-native Japanese language learners. Also available from Bret Mayer is the popular title My First Kanji Book: Japanese Language and Culture Through Pictures, published by Natsumesha.

Hanasu / Kaku ni Tsunagaru! Nihongo Dokkai 3A NetworkThe aim of the Hanasu / Kaku ni Tsunagaru! Nihongo Dokkai series is to provide intermediate level comprehension material that students will not only want to read about, but talk about, too. The series is an ideal bridge to intermediate level

reading comprehension and is comprised of three volumes in three levels, which are low-intermediate, intermediate, and mid-advanced.

Easy & Fun SeriesIBCThis new series is for learning how to read and write the three Japanese scripts—hiragana, katakana and kanji. Each volume has many illustrations and are appropriate for children and adults. Many phrases widely used in everyday adult life are included. And given the series’ holistic approach, students not only learn the scripts but also about how they are used in context.

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Japanese Graded Readers

AskBeginner–upper intermediate

Nihongo Tadoku Graded Readers

TaishukanBeginner–upper intermediate

Nihongo de Yomu Graded Readers

Sendai kokusai nihongo gakkouBeginner–upper intermediate

Pracital Kanji

Ask

Dondon Tsunagaru Kanji Renshuuchou

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Unko Kanji DrillBunkyosha

Unko Kana DrillBunkyosha

10-pun de Yomeru Ohanashi

GakkenBeginner–upper intermediate

Let’s do JapaneseKen HutchinsonJunior Secondary

Minna No Nihongo3A Network

Tertiary

Pop Culture

KurosioTertiary

GenkiJapan Times

Tertiary

TobiraKurosioTertiary

A New Approach to Elementary Japanese

KurosioTertiary

Course BooksReading

Writing

Listening

Grammar

In addition to the classic title Japanese Language Enrichment Activities, Karan Chandler’s range of photocopiable Japanese language courses for primary offer activities and reading material that cover relevant topics and themes for young learners. Cut, Copy and Do

Miku de Nihongo! SanshushaLearn Japanese language and culture with 10 of Hatsune Miku’s famous songs, a nursery rhyme and an original composition. Each song shows the original Japanese lyrics, how to read the lyrics in romanized script, the English translation, a commentary on Japanese language or culture reflected in the lyrics, and conversation practice with Hatsune Miku. Recordings of all the lyrics and Japanese conversation are downloadable with the music card SONOCA, which is included.• Includes an exclusive original

recording of the popular VOCALOID producer Teaeye, Meguri Natsu (The Wheel of Seasons: Summer).

• Original Miku illustrations for the cover and SONOCA card by Borbone.

• Voice recordings to practice conversation with Hatsune Miku.

A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns for Teachers and StudentsKurosioA long-time best seller, this classic grammar reference is now available in English. Although only one volume, A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns for Teachers and Students includes exhaustive entries on approximately 3000 common and rare grammar forms. It has excellent explanations and examples that are succinct, to-the-point, and free of linguistic jargon. Examples of misuse are also included, so that the student can be certain not to make common errors. And as its name suggests, it is a resource that is useful for both teachers and students. Three indexes are given for easy navigating, including a Japanese alphabetical index, reverse lookup, and semantic/functional index. Chinese, Korean and Japanese editions are also available for order upon request.

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Voices From JapanKurosio

A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar

The Japan Times

English Grammar for Students of Japanese

Olivia Hill

Watashi no Bunpo Nooto

Bonjinsha

Understanding Basic Japanese Grammar

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Everyday Listening for IntermediateBonjinsha

Everyday Listening for BeginnerBonjinsha

Live from TokyoJapan Times

Wakuwaku Bunpoo Listening Bonjinsha

Combined Grammar Listening 3A Network

A must-have for primary teachers, this course aims to have children acquire a second language through a learning process similar to the acquisition of their first, while integrating another culture into this process—seeing cultures as both similar and individual.

Sharon Ainsworth

Ohisama ... Connect! - Mary Taguchi

Kikou Yo! StaterYear 7–9 beginners

Enrichment Activities Folk Tales

Kikou Yo! JuniorYear 7–9 continuers

Kikou Yo! IntermediateYear 9–10 students

Kikou Yo! SeniorYear 11–12 students

CloudsCore Sunbeams Folklore

Yomou Yo!Year 11–12 students

Yondemiyou! Year 11–12 students

Kiitemiyou!Year 11–12 students

Kikitori No TomoPrimary

Karan Chandler

Miscellaneous

Kaiwa ni Chousen! 3A Network

OtasukeTask

Kurosio

Class Katsudo 40

3A Network

Communication Games 80

Japan Times

Japanese Through Real ActivitiesJapan Foundation

Teachers’ Resources

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Daruma SanBronze PublishingFirst published in 2008, the Daruma-San series has since sold over 2 million copies, earning its place in the cannon of Japanese picture book classics. Described as fun, playful and entertaining, the book also introduces young learners to the Japanese particles ga, no, and to, making it a gentle introduction to basic grammar. Recommended for primary teachers looking for an authentic approach to grammar learning. All three titles are now available in a box set perfect for a gift or school library.

Te wo Tsunagu

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Mottainai GrandmaKodansha

Panda Sento

Ehonkan

The Polar Bear’s Underpants

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Miffy & Hokusai

Bijutsu Shuppan-sha

Obento Bus

Hisakata Child

Today is Monday

Polar Bear, Polar Bear What do You Hear?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Grouchy Ladybug

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?

The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse

Nijiro no Sakana

Kodansha

Panda Narikiri Taisou

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Children’s Books

Urushi & Moi Moi Discover 21This new series for infants and young children is the fruit of a collaboration between Tokyo University Baby Lab and Discover 21. Marking a new development in picture books, researchers determined the best image match for select onomatopoeia by observing which image held an infant’s attention the longest. The result is certainly adventurous, but the testimonials show that these picture books truly do engage young minds. For any young student learning onomatopoeia, this series provides a fresh, creative and colourful approach. See our website for further details.

Culture

All About JapanTuttle

Japanese CelebrationsTuttle

Japanese TraditionsTuttle

The Japan Culture BookThe Japan Times

Japan: Then & NowThe Japan Times

My Awesome Japan Adventure

Japanese Nursery RhymesTuttle

A Geek in JapanTuttle

Art and Life in Rural JapanNext Generation

Japan: How We Breathe...New Millennium Network

Little Fruit & Veg Board Books

Kaiseisha

Mary and The Witch’s FlowerMadman entertainmentYoung Mary follows a mysterious cat into the nearby forest and discovers an old broomstick and a rare flower. Together, the flower and the broomstick whisk Mary above the clouds, and far away to Endor College, a school of magic.

Your NameMadman entertainmentFrom director Makoto Shinkai comes a masterpiece about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls. Mitsuha and Taki are strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places.

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A Silent Voice

Arrietty

Water Boys Swing Girls Ping Pong

Ponyo Totoro

The Boy and the Beast

A Letter to Momo Wolf Children

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Ichinen Ichikumi no IchinichiArisukanIntended as an introduction to primary school for Japanese pre-schoolers, this volume illustrates the daily routine of primary school students in Japan. In the chronological order, all periods of the day are covered, from arrival to departure.

This includes periods that are uniquely Japanese, like kyushoku and souji, where students are taught about hygiene, responsibility, teamwork and other important values. An illustrated glossary of items commonly found in Japanese primary schools makes for great cross-cultural discussion, and the similarities and differences of periods like taiku and physical education are also great conversation starters. This book is a must for any primary school Japanese classroom or library. Please see out website for further details.

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