Real Japanese
Your introductory guide to the language and culture of Japan
At Real Japanese we LOVE Japan and we guess you do too.
Allow us to introduce our acclaimed book Real Japanese - an easy-to-read blend of short cultural stories, key phrases and language learning tips to get you started in Japanese.
Inside Real Japanese you will discover:
● ✅The key phrases you’ll need in Japan
● ✅An understanding of friendly Vs polite Japanese
● ✅Key concepts underlying the Japanese culture
●✅When and where you need to take your shoes off
●✅How to read a few key Kanji
●✅Proven strategies for easy language learning
●✅How to get more out of your trip to Japan
The paperback is only available in Japan, but we can send you a copy - to order, please send a message using this form.
The Real Japanese audiobook is available on all major platforms. Kindle is only on amazon.
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Japan's premium English-language magazine Kateigaho International says:
"Your trip to Japan will be very special if you can speak a tiny bit of Japanese! Here is a useful and interesting guide by Max Whittle"
Flo from the UK says:
"I tried several different Japanese books, they were all dry and formal.
I have learned more simply reading Real Japanese than I ever did studying those"
Lonely Planet Japan author
Chris Rowthorn says:
"Real Japanese would be a great introduction for anyone looking to get started with Japanese, or anyone who wants to learn some Japanese before visiting Japan."
Real Japanese author
Max Whittle
Born and raised in Yorkshire, UK, Max studied biology at Oxford University before moving to Japan, where he spent 20 years studying Zen and various types of Eastern meditation. Fully bilingual, Max has written several books in Japanese, lecturing at conferences and universities all over the country. He and his family are based in Kainan, Wakayama prefecture.
