Books for learning Japanese language and culture

A Listmania! list by Mark Stokes (Mitcham, Surrey United Kingdom)
 
Minna No Nihongo: Bk. 1
1.  Minna No Nihongo: Bk. 1 by 3A Network
The list author says:
  "the best biginners course in kana"
£23.20   Used & New from: £19.50
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Breakthrough Japanese (Breakthrough Language Courses)
2.  Breakthrough Japanese (Breakthrough Language Courses) by Noriko Takada
The list author says:
  "shame it is only cassettes still not CD"
Used & New from: £15.00

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The Accidental Office Lady
3.  The Accidental Office Lady by Laura J. Kriska
The list author says:
  "a western insight into the world of the office lady in Japan and japanese corporate culture"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Japanese (Master the Basics)
4.  Japanese (Master the Basics) by Carol Akiyama
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  "the best guide I found to the basics"
Used & New from: £0.01

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First Thousand Words in Japanese (First 1000 Words)
5.  First Thousand Words in Japanese (First 1000 Words) by Heather Amery
The list author says:
  "a good start to increasing the number of japanese words you know"
Used & New from: £12.27
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Beginner's Kana Workbook
6.  Beginner's Kana Workbook by Fujihiko Kaneda
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  "a good workbook for learning Kana"
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.93

Japan: The Rough Guide (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
7.  Japan: The Rough Guide (Rough Guide Travel Guides) by Simon Richmond
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  "the best travellers guide"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Looking for the Lost: Journeys Through a Vanishing Japan (Kodansha globe series)
8.  Looking for the Lost: Journeys Through a Vanishing Japan (Kodansha globe series) by Alan Booth
The list author says:
  "an exploration of a vanishing way of life in Japan"
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.17
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Effective Japanese Usage Guide: A Kodansha Dictionary
9.  Effective Japanese Usage Guide: A Kodansha Dictionary by Masayoshi Hirose
The list author says:
  "help in selecting the right words when speaking Japanese"
Used & New from: £11.14
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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A Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters (Tuttle language library)
10.  A Guide to Remembering Japanese Characters (Tuttle language library) by Kenneth G. Henshall
The list author says:
  "Excellent resource for confronting the daunting process of learning Kanji. Really lessens feelings of intimidation by teaching you to feel the 'shape' and expression of Kanji."
£24.65   Used & New from: £5.65
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

NTC's New Japanese-English Character Dictionary
11.  NTC's New Japanese-English Character Dictionary by Jack Halpern
The list author says:
  "A Kanji dictionary: well organised, nice system for looking up characters, great reference sections."
Used & New from: £48.98
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Japan (Lonely Planet Country Guide)
12.  Japan (Lonely Planet Country Guide) by Chris Taylor
The list author says:
  "a good guide to Japan but a little more touristic than the rough guides"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Making Out in Japanese
13.  Making Out in Japanese by Todd Geers
The list author says:
  "help in discovering the language used in japanese chat up lines."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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More Making Out in Japanese
14.  More Making Out in Japanese by Todd Geers
The list author says:
  "the second volume"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Outrageous Japanese: Slang, Curses and Epithets
15.  Outrageous Japanese: Slang, Curses and Epithets by Jack Seward
The list author says:
  "abook on japanese slang"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Japanese Slang: Uncensored
16.  Japanese Slang: Uncensored by Peter Constantine
The list author says:
  "more japanese slang"
£12.50   Used & New from: £1.76

Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms
17.  Beyond Polite Japanese: A Dictionary of Japanese Slang and Colloquialisms by Akihiko Yonekawa
The list author says:
  "a dictionary of slang"
£10.79   Used & New from: £4.99
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

An Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules...That Make the Difference (Japan Quick Guides)
18.  An Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules...That Make the Difference (Japan Quick Guides) by Boye Lafayette De Mente
The list author says:
  "what to look out for in japanese etiquette"
Used & New from: £1.58

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Japanese Ultimate Basic (Living Language Series)
19.  Japanese Ultimate Basic (Living Language Series) by Hiroko Storm
The list author says:
  "a good basic course"
Used & New from: £52.77
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Office Ladies and Salaried Men: Power, Gender, & Work in Japanese Companies
20.  Office Ladies and Salaried Men: Power, Gender, & Work in Japanese Companies by Yuko Ogasawara
£16.67   Used & New from: £0.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Basic Japanese-English Dictionary
21.  Basic Japanese-English Dictionary by Japan Foundation
The list author says:
  "the best romanji japanes english dictionary I have used"
Used & New from: £2.47
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Just Listen 'n Learn: Japanese
22.  Just Listen 'n Learn: Japanese by Noriko Takada
Used & New from: £19.97

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The Japanese Way: Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the Japanese
23.  The Japanese Way: Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the Japanese by Norika Takada
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3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Thank You and Okay!: An American Zen Failure in Japan
24.  Thank You and Okay!: An American Zen Failure in Japan by David Chadwick
The list author says:
  "an american view on zen in japan"
Used & New from: £0.42
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Hiking in Japan (Lonely Planet Walking Guide)
25.  Hiking in Japan (Lonely Planet Walking Guide) by Mason Florence
Used & New from: £1.24
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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