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[Mangajin #1] MANGAJIN No. 1, June 1990, $4.50, 80 pages
Cover Text
  • Recommended reading...
WARNING!
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)

FEATURES
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

DEPARTMENTS
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

MANGA
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


BOOK REVIEWS
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

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[Mangajin #14] MANGAJIN No. 14, March 1992, $4.50, 80 pages
Cover Text
  • Art of the Japanese Adman:
    Creative Japanese Product Names

JEd

WARNING
4 Politeness Levels - Things you should know before using Japanese in the real world
5 Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations)

FEATURES
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

DEPARTMENTS
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

MANGA
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

BOOKS
73 Slugging It Out in Japan, by Warren Cromartie with Robert Whiting

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[Mangajin #15] MANGAJIN No. 15, March 1992, $4.50, 80 pages
Cover Text
  • Tune in to:
    What's HOT on Japanese TV

JEd

WARNING
24 Politeness Levels - Things Emily Post never told you
25 Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations)

FEATURES
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

DEPARTMENTS
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

MANGA
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

BOOKS
73 Handbook of Japanese Popular Culture, edited by Richard Gid Powers and Kato Hidetoshi

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[Mangajin #16] MANGAJIN No. 16, April 1992, $4.50, 80 pages
Cover Text
  • Special Report:
    Eating Cheap in Tokyo
  • どれでも一皿百二十えん
WARNING
20 Politeness Levels - Like an extra dimension in the language
21 Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations)

FEATURES
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.

DEPARTMENTS
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

MANGA
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

BOOKS
72 About Books - An assortment of books for the cook
73 Tokyo Rising, The City Since the Great Earthquake, by Edward Seidensticker

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[Mangajin #17] 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
WARNING
4 Politeness Levels - It's only fair to warn you.
5 Pronunciation Guide (and apology from the translations)

FEATURES
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.

DEPARTMENTS
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

MANGA
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

BOOKS
72 About Books - Cross-cultural reading
73 In the Realm of a Dying Emperor, by Norma Field

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[Mangajin #18] MANGAJIN No. 18, June 1992, $4.50, 80 pages
Cover Text
  • The Corporate Warrior
    A Dying Breed?
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #19] MANGAJIN No. 19, August 1992, $4.50, 88 pages
Cover Text
  • The life of a translator
    Interviews with the pros
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
6 Mad · Ad
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

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #20] MANGAJIN No. 20, September 1992, $4.50, 88 pages
Cover Text
  • Special Feature
    So you want to learn Japanese
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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"

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #21] MANGAJIN No. 21, October 1992, $4.50, 88 pages
Cover Text
  • Tonic eiyo drinks
    Salaryman's secret weapon?
  • マンガタン発売中
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #22] MANGAJIN No. 22, December 1992, $4.50, 88 pages
Cover Text
  • Watching the Japnese Consumer:
    An interview with George Fields
  • Clinton & Japan
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #23] MANGAJIN No. 23, February 1993, $4.50, 88 pages
Cover Text
  • Educational Comics
    Manga with a mission
  • Microsoft
    Selling software in Japan
  • New Column:
    Elizabeth Andoh's "Taste of Culture"
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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?

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #24] 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
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #25] 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
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #26] 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
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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."

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #27] MANGAJIN No. 27, June 1993, $4.50, 88 pages
Cover Text
· Japan's Wedding Industry
· Jack Seward's Outrageous Japanese
Slang, curses, & epithets
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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."

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #28] 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)
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #29] 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
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #30] MANGAJIN No. 30, October 1993, $4.95
Cover Text
· Japanese Hotels: The Inns and outs
· Breakfast in America, Japanese style?
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #31] MANGAJIN No. 31, November 1993, $4.95, 96 pages
Cover Text
  • Christmas in Japan
    New traditions
  • Interview with Ishinomori Shotaro
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #32] MANGAJIN No. 32, November 1993, $4.95, 96 pages
Cover Text
  • Shukanshi Weekly Magazines
    Japan's Guerrilla Press
  • Toriyama Akira's
    Dr. Slump
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #33] MANGAJIN No. 33, March 1994, $4.95, 96 pages
Cover Text
  • TV Dating Shows
    Mating for Ratings
  • Also in this issue:
    Glossary of Japanese Computer Terms
    The Laughing Salesman
    Dr. Slump
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #34] MANGAJIN No. 34, April 1994, $4.95, 96 pages
Cover Text
  • Pachinko
    Japan's National Pastime
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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?

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #47] 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
FEATURES 特集 tokushu
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.

DEPARTMENTS 連載/コラム rensai / koramu
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

MANGA 漫画 manga
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

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[Mangajin #48] 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
FEATURES
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.

MANGA
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.

DEPARTMENTS
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.

LANGUAGE LEARNING
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


MISCELLANEOUS
7 Publisher's Note
14 Letters
15 Bloopers
102 Classifieds

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