Japanese language learning materials are available from several vendors including Audio-Forum, Early Advantage, Educational Resources, EMC/Paradigm Foreign Language Products, Fairfield Language Technologies, International Linguistics Corporation, Library Video Company, Penton Overseas, Power Glide, various bookstores and computer software vendors, etc. See Foreign Languages.
ASIA KIDS (http://www.AsiaforKids.com) carries several Japanese language learning options including: textbooks, audio tapes, dictionaries, CD-ROMs, etc.
BASIC JAPANESE is a language program that was developed for the State Department. It is appropriate for ages 13 to adult and available from Audio-Forum (http://www.audioforum.com).
CORE CURRICULUM OF AMERICAN (http://www.core-curriculum.com) carries a Japanese CD-ROM based language program.
COUNT YOUR WAY THROUGH JAPAN, by Jim Haskins, uses the numbers 1 - 10 in Japanese to introduce the culture a and history of Japan; ages 4 - 8; from various bookstores.
HIRAGANA GAMBATTE!, by Batt, (Kodansha International) is a workbook for kids aged 4 - 8; from various bookstores.
JAPANESE FOR CHILDREN (Passport Books) includes an audiocassette, workbook, and teacher's guide; available from various bookstore.
LEARN JAPANESE texts (Vol. 1, 2, & 3) are available from various bookstores.
LET'S LEARN HIRAGANA: FIRST BOOK OF BASIC JAPANESE WRITING (Kodansha International) is available from various bookstores.
TRIPLEPLAY PLUS! is a CD-ROM based program for ages 8 - 12; available from various computer software vendors.
On-line resources include:
JAPANESE WRITING WEBSITE (http://members.aol.com/writejapan/) includes information, related links, etc.
ABOUT.COM's Japanese Language area (http://japanese.about.com/homework/japanese/mbody.htm) includes links to various Japanese language resources, etc.
JAPANESE ON-LINE.COM (http://www.japanese-online.com/) offers various Japanese resources including free Japanese language lessons, translated math story problems from Japan's Jr. High level math placement tests, etc.