The Japan Times JLPT Books - Complete Catalog
Publisher of Genki and modern, integrated Japanese learning materials
About
The Japan Times Publishing is renowned for publishing Genki, one of the most popular and widely-adopted Japanese textbook series worldwide. As a division of The Japan Times newspaper group, they bring journalistic rigor and modern pedagogical approaches to Japanese language education. Their materials emphasize integrated skills, real-world communication, and cultural understanding, making them favorites in universities and language schools globally.
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Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
The most widely-used beginner Japanese textbook in universities worldwide. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, and conversation in 12 well-structured lessons. Includes dialogues, grammar explanations with English, and abundant practice exercises.
Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
The second volume continues building essential Japanese skills with more advanced grammar points and vocabulary needed for the N4 level.
An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese
By Akira Miura, Naomi Hanaoka McGloin
Comprehensive intermediate-advanced textbook bridging to N2 level proficiency.
New Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced
By Japan Times
Bridge from upper-intermediate to advanced Japanese with authentic texts and detailed analyses.
A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
By Seiichi Makino, Michio Tsutsui
The gold standard grammar reference that belongs on every Japanese learner's shelf. Not a textbook—this is an encyclopedic dictionary of 200+ grammar patterns with detailed explanations, nuanced usage notes, and authentic example sentences. Look up any grammar point you encounter and finally understand the "why" behind Japanese.
A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar
By Seiichi Makino, Michio Tsutsui
The essential sequel covering 200+ intermediate grammar patterns you'll encounter from N3 onward. Same meticulous format as the Basic volume: detailed explanations, usage constraints, and example sentences that show real Japanese in action. When your textbook says "this is similar to X," this dictionary explains exactly how they differ.
A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar
By Seiichi Makino, Michio Tsutsui
The final volume completing the definitive grammar trilogy. Covers 230+ advanced patterns found in news, literature, and formal writing. If you're reading novels, watching dramas without subtitles, or preparing for N1, this is where you'll find explanations for the patterns that even native speakers can't easily articulate.
Kanji Look and Learn
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda
Visual approach to learning 512 kanji through illustrations and mnemonics. Perfect companion to Genki textbooks.
Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
Continuation of the best-selling Genki I. Covers remaining N5 and N4 grammar with comprehensive exercises.
Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced
By Osamu Mizutani, Nobuko Mizutani
Bridge book from intermediate to advanced Japanese. Focuses on authentic language usage.
Books by JLPT Level
Level ( books)
Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
The most widely-used beginner Japanese textbook in universities worldwide. Covers grammar, vocabulary, reading, and conversation in 12 well-structured lessons. Includes dialogues, grammar explanations with English, and abundant practice exercises.
A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
By Seiichi Makino, Michio Tsutsui
The gold standard grammar reference that belongs on every Japanese learner's shelf. Not a textbook—this is an encyclopedic dictionary of 200+ grammar patterns with detailed explanations, nuanced usage notes, and authentic example sentences. Look up any grammar point you encounter and finally understand the "why" behind Japanese.
Level ( books)
Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese II
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
The second volume continues building essential Japanese skills with more advanced grammar points and vocabulary needed for the N4 level.
Kanji Look and Learn
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda
Visual approach to learning 512 kanji through illustrations and mnemonics. Perfect companion to Genki textbooks.
Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
By Eri Banno, Yoko Ikeda, Yutaka Ohno
Continuation of the best-selling Genki I. Covers remaining N5 and N4 grammar with comprehensive exercises.
Level ( book)
A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar
By Seiichi Makino, Michio Tsutsui
The essential sequel covering 200+ intermediate grammar patterns you'll encounter from N3 onward. Same meticulous format as the Basic volume: detailed explanations, usage constraints, and example sentences that show real Japanese in action. When your textbook says "this is similar to X," this dictionary explains exactly how they differ.
Level ( book)
An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese
By Akira Miura, Naomi Hanaoka McGloin
Comprehensive intermediate-advanced textbook bridging to N2 level proficiency.
Level ( books)
New Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced
By Japan Times
Bridge from upper-intermediate to advanced Japanese with authentic texts and detailed analyses.
A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar
By Seiichi Makino, Michio Tsutsui
The final volume completing the definitive grammar trilogy. Covers 230+ advanced patterns found in news, literature, and formal writing. If you're reading novels, watching dramas without subtitles, or preparing for N1, this is where you'll find explanations for the patterns that even native speakers can't easily articulate.
Authentic Japanese: Progressing from Intermediate to Advanced
By Osamu Mizutani, Nobuko Mizutani
Bridge book from intermediate to advanced Japanese. Focuses on authentic language usage.
What Makes Special
- ✓Publisher of the globally bestselling Genki textbook series
- ✓Modern, communicative approach to language learning
- ✓Integrated skills development (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
- ✓Cultural notes and authentic materials throughout
- ✓English explanations making them accessible for self-study
- ✓High-quality audio materials with natural conversations