Monthly Archives: February 2009

TheJapanShop.com’s $5 Download Collection on CD Vol. 1: READERS & LESSONS

This is our first physical ‘product’ since we stopped making/selling T-shirts years ago! We are excited to announce this collection of twelve popular Japanese Lessons & Readers on CD.   Sold separately, these 12 downloads would cost $60. This CD which … Continue reading

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Snail Mail is Befitting

Wow.  This morning, I read about a letter that took 22 years to arrive.  I’m afraid she will be late for her nephew’s graduation, but at least it arrived. This is especially important to me because our business is all … Continue reading

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Did You Get Your NID Notification?

I just got an email in from the: AFRICAN SECURITY & DEFENCE COUNCIL   NIGERIA INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT ‘NID’  It seems such things as email based scams are going on.  I hadn’t heard of that–I mean I get a ton of requests … Continue reading

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おおきに! Ta!

We are watching a movie on TV Japan.  It has very good subtitles–obviously done by a professional, but for some reason every time someone says, 「おおきに」 (thank you) it just says “Ta.”  It has kind of bugged us since they … Continue reading

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Now at #3!

The Freebie App is now at #3 (I’m sure this only thrills myself and my sister, but just reporting the facts ) The Non-Freebie App ($3.99) is now #62 in Eduction in the US iTunes. I think the non-Freebie app … Continue reading

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Now at #4!

In the US iTunes store, our Freebie app is #4 in Education.  We got our first two star rating which brought our average down a bit in the US iTunes. I also discovered one guy in Australia gave every single … Continue reading

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iPhone App now #5!

The Freebie version of the Japanese Beginner Phrases iPhone App is now #5 in the Education category (US). Last night it was at #8.  It is really nice to see it go even higher! A BIG thank you to all … Continue reading

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Makoto’s Car & Bridge Carrier

Makoto has a sudden affinity for car carriers.  He doesn’t have a ‘real’ car carrier toy (yet) so he makes his own. Here is his latest Masterpiece: It is an 18 wheeler (with only 8 wheels, though) and a bridge … Continue reading

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iPhone App Moving Up in the World

Last night the Freebie App was #12 in the Most Popular Free Education apps. This morning… drumroll, please… it is #8!  (At least for US users) BTW the latest review is: I was really suprised this app really works, and … Continue reading

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Brand New iPhone Application Launched!

We are venturing in new areas!  After months of waiting (the app was actually done three months ago), Apple accepted our contract and application and our first iPhone app has been selling since Friday. I just happened to check the … Continue reading

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