Whether you want to brush up on your Nihongo, read about the newest Japanese language books and software, or just rot all day reading comics, Mangajin has something for you. This monthly magazine for casual students of Japanese language and pop culture contains detailed translations of Japanese manga (comics), spotlights on culture, Japanese pronunciation guides, and grammar examples complete with valuable - and ominous - Politeness Level Warning tables to keep you from inadvertantly braying "Yo, butthead " to a major daimyo.
One of the best parts of Mangajin is Jack Seward's "Outrageous Japanese," a street-slang column for Japan-bound Americans who don't already have enough problems. Read Mangajin, learn a little, laugh a lot. Ja Mata! - Chris Hudak
Mangajin: US$30, CAN$45, or Y9,000 per year. +1 (404) 590 0091.
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