Gokigen Puzzles - Japanese Puzzle Book For Kids


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Gokigen Puzzles - Japanese Puzzle Book For Kids Gokigen is a logical puzzle played on a rectangular grid with numbers in circles appearing at some of the intersections on the grid. The objective is to draw exactly one diagonal line in each cell of the grid so that the number in each circle equals the number of lines extending from that circle. The lines must not form a closed loop. Features: Two puzzles per page Total 100 games with solutions Grid sizes: 5x5 Difficulty levels: Easy for beginners Size: 6"x9" (15.24x22.86 cm) Professionally-designed matte cover




The Peaceful Mind Book of Japanese Logic Puzzles


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Tend the zen garden of your mind with three different types of Japanese logic puzzles. This book features three different types of elegant, handcrafted Japanese logic puzzles from Nikoli: masyu, yajilin, and suraromu (also called "slalom")--90 puzzles in all. The choice of puzzle types was inspired by the image of raking a zen garden, as each involves drawing a long, winding path. Like sudoku, the puzzles have simple-to-understand rules, and solvers will be able to ease into the book with plenty of easy- and medium-difficulty puzzles.




Japanese Word Search for Kids


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Master your language skills -- and have fun doing it. Here''s everything you need to know... Is your child looking to master a second language? Perhaps you''ve just moved, and now you and other members of your family need to diversify your skills in the Japanese language. Or maybe you''re simply looking to learn how to speak Japanese, and you''re exploring all the possible ways to enhance your education. Whatever the case may be, one thing''s for sure: if you have fun with this learning process, you''re certain to retain more information and become fluent faster and more confidently. Whether this is a gift for yourself or an uplifting present for someone you know, these simple and fun games are a fantastic way to dive deeper into the beauty of the Japanese language. The 12 themes built into the different word search games allow you to truly explore the complexity of the language -- without feeling overwhelmed. The structure of the puzzles themselves is simple and straightforward, allowing you to continue learning without feeling any unnecessary stress. It doesn''t matter if you''re just getting started or you''re already borderline fluent and you''re just looking to fine-tune your skills -- this is the perfect place for you to expand. With cute illustrations and a comprehensive list of words from "A" to "Wa", learning Japanese has never before been so accessible. In Japanese Word Search for Kids you''ll discover: 600+ Japanese words and their English translations A fun and interactive way to begin memorizing the most important words to set you up for conversational success The most basic translations and words -- N5 level words included (as rated on the JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test)... so that you can be sure to master the basics for a strong foundation you can build on A comprehensive look at some words to fit every season, so that you''ll be prepared no matter what time of year it is 9 of the most fun animals to learn the names of -- and a perfect little puzzle to memorize these translations forever A detailed answer key for every puzzle, allowing you to double and even triple check your rates of success A breath of fresh air as you realize how much fun learning a new language can actually be ... and much more! Don''t let the process of learning Japanese stress you or your kids out. You don''t have to pressure them into their studies when you could instead simply give them a game that they''ll enjoy -- and naturally wind up learning this fascinating new language in the process. Relax, take a deep breath, and let''s have some fun with the Japanese language. If you''re ready to put your language skills to the ultimate test while also having some fun, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now. Customer Reviews ★★★★★ I really liked that they were able to learn about Japanese and English languages and Japanese culture. I particularly liked the word searches focused on specific topics. In the winter topic word search, they had words unique to Japan, such as「年賀状」, which really helped us use our imagination and enjoy looking for them. -A.S ★★★★★ I liked the word searches had larger text and were easier to read when compared to other similar products. The illustrations can also be used as a coloring book, which I think makes this the perfect game for children to play quietly with on a plane. -M.K ★★★★★ After teaching my kid how to understand the rule page with the arrows, they were able to read the rest by themself! The Japanese word search has a lot more rules than the English one, but is written clearly and is easy to understand. I think this book is a great way for children who are starting to recognize letters to learn hiragana. -M.I




The Jumbo Book of Japanese Puzzles


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We are living in puzzling's golden age right now." --Will Shortz, New York Times A colossal assortment of the six most popular Japanese puzzles--Sudoku, Sodoku X, Kakuro, Masyu, Hitori, and Nurikabe--ranging in difficulty from gentle to diabolical. A collection of four hundred puzzles-six different types of mind-bending games-ranging in difficulty levels so that players of every level will be challenged. Features include a complete answer key along with short, illustrated tutorials for each game-which proves particularly useful for the less familiar challenges, including: * Hitori: The ultimate logic teaser. Begin with a complete Sudoku grid and the object is to "paint" out blocks so that no number appears twice in any row or column. * Masyu: A charming but sophisticated invention where you are required to "string" black-and-white "pearls" with a series of vertical and horizontal lines that form a continuous loop. * Nurikabe: Beginning with a grid of squares scattered with numbers seemingly placed at random, the idea is to paint the black squares to make walls, leaving patches of white behind.




Monster Book of Japanese Puzzles


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In this monster book with more than 400 mind-bending puzzles, Mepham brings his famous Sudoku and Kakuro puzzles together with three puzzles that are now taking over Japan: Hitori, Masyu, and Nurikabe.




Japanese Number Puzzles


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In Japan, where the written language is highly complex and context-dependent, number puzzles are the people's puzzle of choice. Many of the puzzles in this book are unheard of in the U.S., but are established, proven classics in Japan. This challenging collection contains more than 350 logic, sequence and mathematical puzzles, including well-known favorites (Sudoku, Kakuro), many new puzzle types (Battleships, Number Position, Nonogram), or variations on known themes (Killer Sudoku, Latin Squares). Japanese Number Puzzles is packed with all kinds of brain-bogglers — over 350 of them in fact, and you're guaranteed top-quality challenging problems on every page. From Sudoku and Kakuro to Battleships and Arithmetic Squares, each puzzle requires logical thinking and, in some cases, a certain amount of mathematical knowledge. What's more, anyone having problems solving the puzzles needn't resort to banging their head against a brick wall. Full explanations of how to solve each puzzle type is given, as are the all-important answers.




Netsuke


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Netsuke have once again come to the fore in the popular imagination of the public. This book brings together one hundred of the beautiful and interesting netsuke from the extensive collection of the British Museum, each of which has its own special charm and story to tell.




Puzzle Ninja


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In his travels to Japan, author Alex Bellos set out to uncover the world's brightest puzzle inventors, puzzle masters, and origami experts so he could bring a new batch of logic puzzles for anyone hankering for something beyond Sudoku. In Puzzle Ninja he presents more than 200 puzzles to solve—rated easy to excruciating—including 20 new types of original, hand-crafted puzzles, like Shakashaka and Marupeke. With clear instructions, helpful tips, and anecdotes about the puzzles and their creators, this is an entertaining read and an exciting collection of the newest, best, and most addictive Japanese logic puzzles.




The Moai Island Puzzle


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"First published in Japan in 1989 by Taokyao Sogensha Co., Ltd. as Kotao Pazuru"--Title page verso.




The Monster Book of Logic Puzzles and Sudoku


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Finally, there's a compendium of all the wicked puzzles from Nikoli! For millions of fans worldwide, that's big news. Nikoli, publisher of Japan's very first puzzle magazine, and a sudoku superpower, offers up a selection of akari, fillomino, hashi, heyawake, hitori, LITS, masyu, number link, nurikabe, ripple effect, shikaku, slitherlink, yajilin, and the perennial favorite, sudoku. The rules to these puzzles may seem simple (how hard could a maze without walls be?), but finding the solution can be diabolically difficult. The dozens of teasers here guarantee hours of fun, and tax your brain cells to the max!