MANGAJIN No. 1, June 1990, $4.50, 80 pages | |
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4 | Politeness Levels Using Japanese in the real world without some awareness of politeness levels can have an adverse effect. We label every sentence for your safty! | |
5 | Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations) |
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8 | Titles in Translation What happens to the titles of American movies, popular songs and books when they go to Japan? by Mark Schilling | |
12 | Sushi Primer A little bit about this popular food, with illustrations from Dai-Tokyo Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru, by Tsukasa Maekawa |
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6 | Q & A Mangajin answers questions from the readers | |
7 | Classified Ads Magazine seeks classified ads... | |
18 | Basic Japanese - Yoroshiku... for this lesson on yoroshiku o-negai shimasu | |
79 | Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin | |
80 | Coming Up In the next issue of Mangajin |
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26 | Tanaka-kun The "salary-man" anti-hero, by Hiroshi Tanaka | |
32 | Assari-kun So Nishimura's manga character is simply assari | |
34 | Theater Appare Political cartoons by Yoshiie Goda | |
36 | What's Michael Discover the true meaning of kawaii | |
48 | Feature -Length Manga: HOTEL (Part I) From Shotaro Ishinomori, the man who gave the world JAPAN, Inc., the story of a young businessman on his first assignment in Tokyo |
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70 | Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics, by Frederik | |
73 | Slugging It Out in Japan, by Warren Cromartie with Robert Whiting | |
73 | Slugging It Out in Japan, by Warren Cromartie with Robert Whiting | |
73 | Slugging It Out in Japan, by Warren Cromartie with Robert Whiting |
MANGAJIN No. 14, March 1992, $4.50, 80 pages | |
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4 | Politeness Levels - Things you should know before using Japanese in the real world | |
5 | Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations) |
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5 | Creative Product Names - If you don't appreciate a bad pun, better not read this. The Japanese language has great punning potential, and advertising types take full advantage. Here's a look at some of their more outrageous creations. | |
6 | Mad · Ad - Political satirist Mad Amando offers a belated cure for Gorbachev's ailments |
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3 | Letters - Comments from the readers, and something the Post Office said we had to put in. | |
16 | Basic Japanese: Saying Goodbye - Sayonara is only the beginning. There are a multitude of ways to say goodbye in Japanese; we show you the easiest and most widely used ways. | |
71 | Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin | |
75 | Computer · Corner - Good news for IBM owners | |
76 | Classifieds - Computer Stuff, Job Seekers, Pen Pals, Clubs & more! | |
78 | Mangajin · Mono - The catalog pages |
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13 | The Far Side, by Gary Larson | |
24 | Obatarian, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |
26 | Beranmei Tochan, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |
28 | Tanaka-kun, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |
30 | Sarariiman Senka, by Sadao Shoji | |
34 | What's Michael, by Kobayashi Makoto | |
46 | Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |
54 | Tsurumoku Bachelors' Dormitory, by Kubonouchi Eisaku |
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73 | Slugging It Out in Japan, by Warren Cromartie with Robert Whiting |
MANGAJIN No. 15, March 1992, $4.50, 80 pages | |
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24 | Politeness Levels - Things Emily Post never told you | |
25 | Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations) |
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5 | Black & White Issues (I) - Frederik Schodt explains why there are so many "blonde" characters in Japanese manga | |
6 | Mad · Ad - Political satirist Mad Amando suggests a career alternative for Bush | |
12 | What's Hot on Japanese TV - What keeps Japanese viewers glued to the tube may surprise you |
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3 | Letters - Suggestions for The Far Side, word on the Word Tank, and two new bloopers | |
16 | Basic Japanese: The Concept of Komaru - If you're troubled, distressed, or caught in the a tight spot, we have a word for you | |
75 | Computer · Corner - Daryl Shadrick reviews Yukara AT, a new Japanese word processing software for the PC | |
76 | Classifieds - Computer Stuff, Job Seekers, Pen Pals, Clubs & more! | |
78 | Mangajin · Mono - New this issue: Kanji & Kana, by Hadamitzky and Spahn, plus Mangajin Mini-Posters | |
80 | Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin |
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23 | The Far Side, by Gary Larson | |
26 | Obatarian, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |
24 | Beranmei Tochan, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |
24 | OL Shinkaron, by Akizuki Risu | |
24 | Konnichi-wa Kuriko-san, by Terashima Reiko | |
30 | Pokketo Sutori, by Mori Masayuki | |
42 | Dai-Tokyo Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |
50 | Tsurumoku Bachelors' Dormitory (Part II), by Kubonouchi Eisaku |
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73 | Handbook of Japanese Popular Culture, edited by Richard Gid Powers and Kato Hidetoshi |
MANGAJIN No. 16, April 1992, $4.50, 80 pages | |
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20 | Politeness Levels - Like an extra dimension in the language | |
21 | Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations) |
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6 | Results from Our Reader Survey - Who in the world is actually reading this magazine? The results may surprise. | |
10 | A Guide to Cheap Eating in Greater Tokyo - Pop culture includes food, too. In this issue, we tell you how to get around the high price of sushi. |
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5 | Letters - The inside scoop on "Nori-da," plus a very special want-ad. | |
8 | Brand News - Don't read this page if you don't appreciate a bad pun | |
9 | Black & White Issues (II) - Frederik Schodt examines the controversy concerning racial stereotypes in Japanese manga. | |
14 | Basic Japanese: Counters and Classifiers - You can count on Mangajin to bring you the straight scoop on counting in Japanese | |
75 | Computer · Corner - Jim Caldwell reviews TwinBridge, a software that lets you use Japanese in English Windows applications | |
76 | Classifieds - Computer Stuff, Job Seekers, Pen Pals, Clubs & more! | |
78 | Mangajin · Mono - New this issue: What's Michael? Japan's favorite cat is now available in a 5-volume set | |
80 | Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin |
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23 | The Far Side, by Gary Larson | |
24 | O-jama Shimasu, by Imazeki Shin | |
30 | Sarariiman Senka, by Sadao Shoji | |
34 | Bono Bono, by Igarashi Mikio | |
42 | Dai-Tokyo Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |
50 | Oishinbo, by Kariya Tetsu and Hanasaki Akira |
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72 | About Books - An assortment of books for the cook | |
73 | Tokyo Rising, The City Since the Great Earthquake, by Edward Seidensticker |
MANGAJIN No. 17, May 1992, $4.50, 80 pages | |
Cover Text · Tezuka Osamu - Japan's "God of Manga" · 手塚治虫―漫画の神様 |
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4 | Politeness Levels - It's only fair to warn you. | |
5 | Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations) |
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8 | Mad · Ad - Why does Nintendo become Ninteido? Mad Amando comments on the situation in Seattle. | |
22 | Tezuka Osamu: Japan's "God of Manga" - The Walt Disney of Japan? There's really much more to it; Fred Schodt, an unabashed Tezuka fan himself, reports. |
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3 | Letters - Mangajin gets nailed for a blooper; questions about "v" and "b" in Japanese; etc. | |
7 | Brand News - A clever magazine title, and a special on "Special Days." | |
16 | Basic Japanese: Baby Talk - An introduction to Japanese Toddler-ese; words used only by small children, and how babies tend to mispronounce some sounds. | |
75 | Computer · Corner - Jim Caldwell reports on the latest developments with Unicode. | |
76 | Classifieds - Computer Stuff, Job Seekers, Pen Pals, Clubs & more! | |
78 | Mangajin · Mono - The catalog pages | |
80 | Vocabulary Summary - Words appearing in this issue of Mangajin |
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10 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |
26 | The Phoenix, by Tezuka Osamu | |
44 | Tanaka-kun, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |
46 | Konnichi-wa Kuriko-san, by Terashima Reiko | |
48 | What's Michael, by Kobayashi Makoto | |
56 | Oishinbo (Part II), by Kariya Tetsu and Hanasaki Akira |
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72 | About Books - Cross-cultural reading | |
73 | In the Realm of a Dying Emperor, by Norma Field |
MANGAJIN No. 18, June 1992, $4.50, 80 pages | |
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6 | Kigyo Senshi, The Corporate Warrior | |||
Is the Japanese "salaryman" a selfless corporate soldier, prepared to make even the ultimate sacrifice for his company? There seems to be dissension in the ranks. |
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4 | Letters | |||
Seward's compaint; raves for The Tunnels; ablooper story, & more. | ||||
5 | Brand News | |||
What do you call a new kind of washing machine that cleans with air bubbles? | ||||
14 | Books | |||
Rising Sun, by Michael Crichton; Shoshaman, by Arai Shinya; books on business | ||||
21 | Computer Corner | |||
Info on CompuServe's Japan and Japanese-related forums | ||||
22 | Basic Japanese: Informal Politeness | |||
The word "politeness" is a convenient simplification, but there are actually several dimensions involved. | ||||
76 | Classifieds | |||
78 | Mangajin · Mono | |||
New this issue: Obatarian 5-volume set; O-jama Shimasu 3-volume set | ||||
80 | Vocabulary Summary |
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10 | Sarariiman Senka · サラリーマン専科, by Shoji Sadao | |||
18 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
26 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |||
27 | O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin | |||
29 | Eigyo Tenteko Nisshi · 営業てんてこ日誌, by Gyu & Kondo | |||
45 | The Phoenix · 火の鳥, by Tezuka Osamu | |||
63 | Oishinbo · 美味しんぼ, by Kariya & Hanasaki |
MANGAJIN No. 19, August 1992, $4.50, 88 pages | |
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We dropped in this Perot parody just before Perot dropped out; still good for a laugh | ||||
8 | The Tezuka Controversy | |||
Protestors voice concern over racial images found in the work of Japan's "God of Manga," Tezuka Osamu | ||||
14 | Translators Talk | |||
Frederik Schodt interviews four professional translators who tell all about their work, lifestyle, and how they got involved in this business anyway | ||||
20 | Sumo, Japan's Trendy Old Sport | |||
a 2,000-year-old sport is giving baseball a run for the money in the TV ratings wars |
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4 | Letters Our Tokyo distributor responds; a question about archaic Japanese, etc. | |||
5 | Brand News Don't Wally, be happy | |||
23 | Computer Corner | |||
Daryl Shadrick reports on two new tools for producing high-resolution laser print output of Japanese text--Adobe Type Manager-J, and Kanji TrueType | ||||
24 | Basic Japanese: Introductions | |||
In practice, introductions use an almost random mix of a few basic elements. We introduce you to the elements, and show a few variations. | ||||
84 | Classifieds | |||
86 | Mangajin · Mono | |||
88 | Vocabulary Summary |
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12 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
34 | Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |||
36 | O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin | |||
38 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |||
40 | Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |||
42 | Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru · ビンボー生活マニュアル, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |||
53 | Eigyo Tenteko Nisshi · 営業てんてこ日誌, by Gyu & Kondo | |||
69 | The Phoenix · 火の鳥, by Tezuka Osamu |
MANGAJIN No. 20, September 1992, $4.50, 88 pages | |
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6 | Mad · Ad -- Mad Amano is on a roll | |||
12 | So You Want To Learn Japanese | |||
Ginny Skord gives general pointer about how to undertake this task, Karen Sandness talk about choosing a textbook, and the Mangajin panel of experts comment on some of the more popular books | ||||
24 | Kana Learning Programs | |||
Fred Lorish gives you the scoop on six computer programs to help you learn kana, and Japanese phonetic "alphabets" |
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3 | Letters | |||
Some language-related questions: how to read Mangajin, translation techniques, etc. | ||||
5 | Brand News | |||
A revolutionary slogan, and the Post Office does it again | ||||
8 | Straight (Frederik) Schodt | |||
Sugiura Hinako and the roots of Japanese comics | ||||
32 | Computer Corner | |||
Kanji-Flash: master technical Japanese without having to learn "This is a pen" | ||||
34 | Basic Japanese: "-sama" words | |||
Essentially untranslatable, these expressions are part of the unique flavor of the Japanese language | ||||
84 | Classifieds | |||
86 | Mangajin · Mono | |||
88 | Vocabulary Summary |
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10 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
22 | Sarari-kun · サラリくん, by Nishimura So | |||
40 | O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin | |||
42 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |||
44 | Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |||
46 | What's Michael · by Kobayashi Makoto | |||
59 | Ningen Kosaten · 釣りバカ日誌, by Yamasaki & Kitami |
MANGAJIN No. 21, October 1992, $4.50, 88 pages | |
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6 | Mad · Ad -- A new type of daruma doll for aspiring politicians | |||
12 | Tonic Eiyo Drinks | |||
This product category, which doesn't even exist in the US, is a major part of the Japanese pharmaceutical market. D.C. Palter reports on the appeal of these pick-me-up mini-drinks. | ||||
22 | Mr. Baseball | |||
Kirk Martini tells you what's authentic and what's not in this movie starring Tom Selleck & Takakura Ken. |
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4 | Letters | |||
Mangajin to learn English? Reprinting permission; not-so-amused Australian reader, etc. | ||||
26 | Computer Corner | |||
CD ROM Reviews: What's available in this new medium for learning Japanese. | ||||
30 | Basic Japanese: Hesitating with ano | |||
A little like "Uhh..." in English, but possibly more polite, you can get a lot of milage out of ano. We show you the range of uses. | ||||
82 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
84 | Mangajin · Mono | |||
86 | Classifieds |
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9 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
20 | Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |||
37 | O-jama Shimasu · オジャマします, by Imazeki Shin | |||
38 | Sarari-kun · サラリくん, by Nishimura So | |||
40 | Kuriko-san, Konnichi-wa · くろこさん、こんにちは, by Terashima Reiko | |||
42 | Yuyake no Uta · 夕焼けの詩, by Saigan Ryohei | |||
51 | Ningen Kosaten · 釣りバカ日誌, by Yamasaki & Kitami | |||
31 | Furiten-kun · 人間交差点, by Gyu & Kondo |
MANGAJIN No. 22, December 1992, $4.50, 88 pages | |
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8 | Interview with George Fields, Japanese cunsumer marketing guru | |||
George Fields talks about how computers and the information society are changing the way business is done in Japan, and how some U.S. companies are taking advantage of the situation. | ||||
16 | Bill Clinton & Japan: What are we in for? | |||
A little political speculation, and some political vocabulary to go with it |
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4 | Letters How to use Mangajin; a question about Hajimemashite | |||
7 | Brand News Clever brand names from Kinki Nihon Tourist and Union Chemical | |||
21 | Book Review Death March on Mt. Hakkoda, by Nitta Jiro | |||
22 | Straight Schodt | |||
How did the weekly manga magazine Shonen Jump reach a circulation of 5 million? | ||||
25 | Computer Corner | |||
Two products that let you run Japanese software on American PCs. | ||||
32 | Basic Japanese: The Wide World of Desu | |||
Desu means "is," but it's much more than that. Mangajin looks at some Japanese expressions that non-native speakers probably wouldn't come up on their own. | ||||
82 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
83 | Mangajin · Mono | |||
We've actuall added some new items this issue. | ||||
86 | Classifieds |
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19 | Sarari-kun · サラリくん, by Nishimura So | |||
27 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
31 | Furiten-kun · フリテンくん, by Ueda Masashi | |||
38 | Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |||
40 | Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru · ビンボー生活マニュアル, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |||
48 | After Zero · アフター0, by Okazaki Jiro | |||
55 | Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |||
56 | Tsuri-Baka Nisshi · 釣りバカ日誌, by Yamasaki & Kitami |
MANGAJIN No. 23, February 1993, $4.50, 88 pages | |
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7 | Takahanada - Rie Wedding | |||
The announcement of wedding plans for two of Japan's superstars--sumo wrestler Takahanada and pop-idol Miyazawa Rie--led to a media heyday. Now it's looking iffy. | ||||
10 | Educational Manga | |||
Comics for learning history, math, natural sciences, even religion, are not so surprising. But can you learn sewer construction, tax law, or bookkeeping from manga? | ||||
22 | Microsoft: Selling Software in Japan | |||
Microsoft and other US firms are the dominant players in Japan's (expanding) mass market for software. Why did the Japanese packaged software industry never develop? |
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4 | Letters Comments about recent developments in the content and format of Mangajin. | |||
8 | Mad Ad A Mad Amano parody of Miyazawa Rie's best selling photo album Santa Fe. | |||
16 | A Tast of Culture with Elizabeth Andoh | |||
Elizabeth Andoh uses food as a window into culture. Her first column is about wasabi--that fiery green paste that comes with sushi. | ||||
24 | Book Review Kitchen, by Yoshimoto Banana | |||
28 | Basic Japanese: Hai | |||
"Yes, this isn't a pen" sounds perfectly logical in Japanese, if you equate Hai with "Yes." | ||||
82 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
83 | Mangajin · Mono Buy our stuff -- Please! | |||
86 | Classifieds |
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33 | Warning and Pronunciation Guide | |||
19 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
34 | OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu | |||
36 | Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |||
38 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |||
40 | Crayon Shinchan · クレヨン しんちゃん, by Usui Yoshito | |||
46 | Sanshiro no Koi · 三四郎の恋, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |||
54 | Tsuri-Baka Nisshi · 釣りバカ日誌, by Yamasaki & Kitami |
MANGAJIN No. 24, March 1993, $4.50, 96 pages | |
Cover Text · Bars, Cabarets, and the "Water Trade" · Edo period pop culture flashback Furyu Manga: Odaiji ni · Elizabeth Andoh reports on: Japan's Choco-mania |
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11 | Yamafuji Shoji's "Black Angle" | |||
Yamafuji's satrical drawings are a regular feature in the Shukan Asahi ("Weekly Asahi"). Here he provides a graphic comment on the Takahanada-Rie business. | ||||
14 | Bars, cabarets, and the 'water trade' | |||
Japan's entertainment industry, or mizu shobai as it's sometimes called, has some uniquely Japanese characteristics. Mark Schreiber gives us an overview. | ||||
40 | Business Manners · マンガビジネスマナー, by Degushi & Minagawa | |||
An excerpt from the book, Manga Business Manners, this is a short lesson in "Personal Relations on Your Own Time." | ||||
70 | Haiku-mania | |||
Was haiku the Edo perios equivlent of rap? How do you go about translating haiku? What is furyu? All this serves as intro to our feature manga, O-daiji ni, p. 72. |
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4 | Letters AIDS misconceptions, sumo requests | |||
7 | Brand News Umeboshi + vitamin C = Umebo-shii. Also, a fruit drink thick wnough to chew? | |||
18 | A Tast of Culture: Elizabeth Andoh takes a look at chocolate in Japan. Once an exotic treat, it has now established its place in Japanese pop culture. | |||
22 | Book Review Butterfliws of the Night, by Lisa Louis, and The Way of the Urban Samurai by Kasumi. | |||
34 | Basic Japanese: Hai (Part 2) In addition to "Yes" (and sometimes "No"), Hai can be used as "I hear you," or as an indication that you intend to answer a question. We make it simple for you. | |||
90 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
91 | Mangajin · Mono Books, magazines, T-shirts, posters, etc. | |||
64 | Classifieds |
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33 | Warning and Pronunciation Guide | |||
30 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
44 | Sarari-kun · サラリくん, by Nishimura So | |||
45 | Midori-san · みどりさん, by Akizuki Risu | |||
48 | Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |||
50 | Furiten-kun · フリテンくん, by Ueda Masashi | |||
52 | Crayon Shinchan · クレヨン しんちゃん, by Usui Yoshito | |||
58 | What's Michael · by Kobayashi Makoto | |||
72 | O-Daiji ni · おだいじに, by Kourita Christophe |
MANGAJIN No. 25, April 1993, $4.50, 88 pages | |
Cover Text · Sake Special Brands, terminology, mythology, manga · The "Japanification" of American Fast Food · The 3rd BABEL International Translation Contest Application and text inside |
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7 | Political Cartoon | |||
The art of political cartooning is alive and well in Japan. We present material from the Asahi Shinbun. | ||||
10 | Sake: Drink of the Gods. | |||
A little mythology, a look at national brand names, info on how sake is brewed, what you can learn from sake labels, and some tasting terminology--the rest is up to you. | ||||
80 | Translation Contest | |||
Win a trip to Japan in The 3rd Babel International Japanese/English Translation Contest! Instructions, entry form, and text to be translated are right here in Mangajin. |
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4 | Letters The readers write. | |||
6 | Events Japan-America happenings calendar. | |||
16 | A Tast of Culture: Elizabeth Andoh | |||
The Japanese add their distinctive touch to American imports such as McDonald's, Mister Donut, and KFC--rice balls with your chicken? | ||||
20 | Book Review Japanese Street Slang, by Peter Constantine | |||
24 | Straight Schodt Mizuki Shigeru's fascination with the supernatural gives his manga stories a unique twist. | |||
28 | Basic Japanese: Body Language and Gestures (Part 1) | |||
Non-verbal signals are an important part of the communication process. We present some more handy Japanese gestures. | ||||
82 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
83 | Mangajin · Mono More stuff for study and fun. | |||
86 | Classifieds |
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34 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
37 | Kuriko-san, Konnichi-wa · くろこさん、こんにちは, by Terashima Reiko | |||
40 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta Katsuhiko | |||
42 | Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |||
46 | Bar Lemon Hart · Bar レモンハート, by Furuya Mitsutoshi |
MANGAJIN No. 26, May 1993, $4.50, 96 pages | |
Cover Text · Manga - Business Manners · Jack Seward's Outrageous Japanese · Mangajin Interviews Sam Jameson Los Angeles Times Tokyo Bureau Chief gives Mangajin the inside scoop |
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7 | Political Cartoon | |||
Reappointment provides material for cartoonise Hari Sunao. | ||||
10 | An Interview with Journalist Sam Jameson | |||
Los Angeles Times Tokyo Bureau Chief Sam Jameson draws on thirty years of covering Japan to give Mangajin readers unique insights into politics and people. | ||||
26 | Outrageous Japanese with Jack Seward | |||
Insult your friends and offend your neighbors! In this issue: "Ridiculing Physical Appearance." |
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4 | Letters The readers write. | |||
6 | Events Japan-America happenings calendar. | |||
14 | A Tast of Culture: Elizabeth Andoh Getting there is more fun with an ekiben | |||
18 | Book Review Terra Brockman examines the cross-cultural business world as seen in Doing Business With Japanese Men and How to Work for a Japanese Boss | |||
24 | Computer Corner Ambassador: makes it easy to write business letters in Japanese | |||
34 | Basic Japanese: Body Language and Gestures (Part 2) | |||
Non-verbal signals are an important part of the communication process. We present some more handy Japanese gestures. | ||||
90 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
91 | Mangajin · Mono More stuff for study and fun. | |||
94 | Classifieds |
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30 | The Far Side, by Gary Larson | |||
31 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
41 | OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu | |||
44 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta katsuhiko | |||
48 | Beranmei Tochan · べらんめい父ちゃん, by Tachibanaya Kikutaro | |||
50 | Furiten-kun · フリテンくん, by Ueda Masashi | |||
54 | Manga Business Manners · マンガビジネスマナー, by Degushi & Minagawa | |||
60 | Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru · ビンボー生活マニュアル, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |||
69 | Yawara! · by Urasawa Naoki |
MANGAJIN No. 27, June 1993, $4.50, 88 pages | |
Cover Text · Japan's Wedding Industry · Jack Seward's Outrageous Japanese Slang, curses, & epithets |
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6 | Political Cartoon | |||
From the Asahi Shimbun: an Imperial Family matter; and, Clinton pushes the button. | ||||
10 | Japan's Wedding Industry | |||
The current format for weddings in Japan is a fairly recent development. Learn more about this sometimes suprising mix of imported culture and Japanese tradition. | ||||
24 | Outrageous Japanese with Jack Seward | |||
Insult your friends and offend your neighbors! In this issue: more "Ridiculing Physical Appearance," and a sampling of "Threats, Taunts and Curses." |
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4 | Letters The readers write. | |||
7 | Brand News Why would Kirin call their new breakfast beverage Maiasa Kusasai? | |||
16 | Book Review William R. LaFleur's Liquid Life: Abortion and Buddhism in Japan | |||
22 | Computer Corner Japanese Language Kit, a bilingual operating extension for the Mac (it lets you run Japanese software with US System 7.1). | |||
30 | Basic Japanese: Yappari/Yahari | |||
One of those Japanese words that has no single English equivalent, yappari is part of the flavor of the language. Mangajin gives you 11 manga examples of how it's used. | ||||
82 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
83 | Mangajin · Mono More stuff for study and fun. | |||
86 | Classifieds |
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28 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
36 | OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu | |||
38 | Obatarian · オバタリアン, by Hotta katsuhiko | |||
40 | Tanaka-kun · 田中くん, by Tanaka Hiroshi | |||
42 | Manga Business Manners · マンガビジネスマナー, by Degushi & Minagawa | |||
54 | Binbo Seikatsu Manyuaru · ビンボー生活マニュアル, by Maekawa Tsukasa | |||
59 | Yawara! · by Urasawa Naoki |
MANGAJIN No. 28, August 1993, $4.50, 96 pages | |
Cover Text · Japan's yen to vend: Vending Machines · Rising Sun, the movie · 自動販売機(じどうはんばいき) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
MANGAJIN No. 29, September 1993, $4.50, 96 pages | |
Cover Text · Japanese Software Special what's available in the US · Kacho Shima Kosaku does Kyoto |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
MANGAJIN No. 30, October 1993, $4.95 | |
Cover Text · Japanese Hotels: The Inns and outs · Breakfast in America, Japanese style? |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
MANGAJIN No. 31, November 1993, $4.95, 96 pages | |
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10 | Straight Schodt | |||
Japan's Ministry of Finance has published one of its study books on legal defence practices in manga format. Frederik Schodt tells you all about it. | ||||
14 | Christmas in Japan | |||
Extravagant dates, fancy cakes, and roast chicken are all part of a "traditional" Japanese Christmas. As with most imports, Christmas has taken on its own Japanese flavor. | ||||
68 | Interview with Ishinomori Shotaro | |||
Author of the popular Japan Inc. (as well as this issue's feature manga, Hotel), Ishinomori is one of the most respected figures in the world of manga. |
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4 | Letters The readers write. | |||
5 | Bloopers "Your wife did what?" | |||
9 | Brand News How did they come up with the name "Pocky?" | |||
18 | Book Review Christopher Perrius examines four books dealing with religion in contempory Japan. | |||
20 | Computer corner | |||
Douglas Horn fields questions about Japanese computing. | ||||
28 | Basic Japanese: Sasuga | |||
It's one of those words that drives translators crazy, but the concept of sasuga is really simple when treated in the Mangajin style. | ||||
84 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
86 | Classifieds |
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24 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
26 | The Far Side, by Gary Larson | |||
34 | OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu | |||
38 | Kuriko-san, Konnichi-wa · くろこさん、こんにちは, by Terashima Reiko | |||
40 | Selected Works of Ishii Hisaichi · いしいひさいち選集 | |||
42 | Katsushika Q · 葛飾Q, by Tomisawa Chinatsu | |||
59 | After Zero · アフター0, by Okazaki Jiro | |||
71 | HOTEL (Part 2) · by Ishinomori Shotaro |
MANGAJIN No. 32, November 1993, $4.95, 96 pages | |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
MANGAJIN No. 33, March 1994, $4.95, 96 pages | |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
MANGAJIN No. 34, April 1994, $4.95, 96 pages | |
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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? |
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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 |
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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 |
MANGAJIN No. 47, August 1995, $4.95, 104 pages | |
Cover Text · Special Feature: New Religions · Review Of Nisus Writer 4.0 · Learning Japanese The Fun Way |
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14 | New Religions in Japan: Seeking the Way | |||
Charismatic leaders, tightkit communities, and the promise of health, wealth, and happiness, are attracting millions of Japanese into the new religions. Ann Saphir investigates their appeal, and comes close to joining one herself. | ||||
22 | Book Review: Summer Study Fun | |||
Ginny Skord Waters reviews two recent products that claim to take the starch out of study: Do-It-Yourself Japanese Through Comics and Sing Japanese. | ||||
28 | Taiyaku: 50 Years Later, the War Ends for Yokoyama Ryuichi | |||
The US government finally pays the 85-year-old creator of Fuku-chan for using his comic strip during World War II without his permission. |
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4 | Letters & Bloopers | |||
8 | Brand News (Innovative uses of the Japanese Language) | |||
If office supplies could talk, what would they say? | ||||
9 | Political Cartoon | |||
Iridescent words raise hackles at home and abroad. | ||||
23 | On the Bookshelf | |||
Recently released books about Japan. | ||||
24 | Computer Corner | |||
Nisus Writer 4.0 Multilingual Word Processer does everything but the dishes. | ||||
38 | Basic Japanese: Commands, Part 2 | |||
When used right, abrupt commands get immediate results. | ||||
92 | Translator's Note | |||
Translator Editor Wayne Lammers delves further into the mysteries of the particle ni. | ||||
93 | Vocabulary Summary | |||
94 | Classifieds |
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34 | Garfield, by Jim Davis | |||
36 | Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson | |||
44 | OL Shinkaron · OL進化論, by Akizuki Risu | |||
46 | Kono Hito ni Kakero · この女に賭けろ, by Shu Ryoka & Yumeno Kazuko | |||
55 | Living Game · りびんぐげーむ, by Hoshisato Mochiru | |||
74 | Ningen Kosaten · 人間交差点, by Yajima Masao & Hirokane Kenshi |
MANGAJIN No. 48, September 1995, $5.50, 104 pages | |
Cover Text · Japan's most powerful family · Sony Data Discman (Japan's most powerful PDA) · The Karaoke Phenomenon |
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18 | Cover Story: Karaoke in the 21st Century | |
What started out twenty years ago as a clunky machine holding 400 eight-track tapes has become a multi-billion dollar industry. The future of karaoke is now. |
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27 | Living Game · りびんぐげーむ, by Hoshisato Mochiru | |
An old man struggles to keep his house in downtown Tokyo despite intense pressure to sell. | ||
44 | American Comics · アメリカの漫画 | |
Garfield (by Jim Davis) and Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson) in Japanese. | ||
48 | Kono Hito ni Kakero · この女に賭けろ, by Shu Ryoka & Yumeno Kazuko | |
Ms. Harashima Hiromi takes on the banking world with an airy confidence that shocks her colleagues. | ||
74 | Run! Run! Alcindo!! · Run! Run!アルシンド, by Ohira Kazuo | |
Some foreign players on J-League soccer teams are finding fame off the field. | ||
78 | Ningen Kousaten · 人間交差点, by Yajima Masao & Hirokane Kenshi | |
A man tries to understand why people were drawn to his mother, the late founder of a religious sect. |
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16 | Brand News (Innovative uses of the Japanese Language) | |
Tempting treats to tantalize the tongue; laundry faster than a speeding train. | ||
17 | Political Cartoon | |
Japan's coalition government pulls together and takes on France. | ||
62 | Book Review: The Brothers: The hidden world of Japan's Richest Family | |
An epic tale of money, greed, and power -- and it's all true. Lesley Downer documents the incredible story of the Tsutsumi family, owners of the vast Seibu empire. | ||
63 | On the Bookshelf | |
Recently released books about Japan. | ||
64 | Computer Corner | |
The Sony Data Discman -- a virtual reference library that weighs little more than a pound. |
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94 | Basic Japanese: Forms of desire | |
You can't always get what you want -- without using the proper forms, anyway.. | ||
100 | Translator's Note | |
Translator Editor Wayne Lammers warns against pronoun dependency. | ||
101 | Vocabulary Summary | |
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14 | Letters | |
15 | Bloopers | |
102 | Classifieds |