Are you looking to better your Japanese before your trip to Japan? Or do you want to watch Japanese anime without reading subtitles? Well, start your Japanese journey with Genki 1 - one of the most recognized Beginner Japanese Textbooks.
Not only does this book provide you with basic grammar and vocabulary to get you started, it also discusses Japanese culture and many of the subtle nuances that you may not know about. Many of our staff have read this book before, and it is highly recommended! It also makes for a great gift for those around you who may want to start learning Japanese. If you need more, there is also a sequel, Genki II, for even more advanced Japanese language learning!
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