Monthly Archives: April 2009

Twitter TJS Coupons and Free Shitajiki

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Clay

I have been giving out coupons and deals through Twitter for the past few weeks now. I really like it since it isn’t as intruding as email and I can send out as many coupons as I want without feeling … Continue reading →

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101 Common Japanese Idioms iPhone App Released!

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Clay

いよいよ！ Apple finally released our second iPhone app today. This one is on 101 Common Japanese Idioms (just in case you didn’t read the title of this blog post) and is best suited for upper beginners up. However, even beginners … Continue reading →

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Now on Twitter–again

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Clay

I think I blogged that I had joined Twitter a few weeks ago, but we are going to really start using it as a promotional device starting yesterday. For the rest of the month, we will be posting special Twitter-only … Continue reading →

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Get Genki Answer Key half off

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Clay

We are running a promotion at TheJapanShop.com where you can get the Genki Answer Key (has all the answers for both volumes of textbooks and workbooks) for half price with the purchase of ANY other Genki item. The Genki series … Continue reading →

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Tea, Cheese Please

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Clay

Makoto (the three year old) could drink Apple Juice™ all day long if we let him. That is why Yumi was very surprised to hear him ask for “tea.” We like to get him to drink tea or milk when … Continue reading →

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Finish This by Clicking ‘X’

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Clay

Makoto, the three-year-old, was wanting to go to the supermarket (probably thinks he will get a toy Monster Truck). I had a little bit of work to do on a spreadsheet and told him, “Let me finish up and then … Continue reading →

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Weekend App Sale Starting Tonight!

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Clay

Starting tonight, www.easterappsales.com will have tons of iPhone/iTouch apps on sale. The sale will only be for the weekend. If you have an iPhone or iTouch, take a peek!

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Learning Patience with an iPhone App

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Clay

Having spent months planning and producing our iPhone app, it is kind of hard not to take non-constructive negative reviews personally. I know it is stupid and unbecoming of me, but it’s hard. There have been a few two or … Continue reading →

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iPhone App Blowout Sale