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Bookstores
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[jp]		 = English
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[it]		 = Chinese
= Italian		 [fr]
[es]		 = French
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Japanese language tools

Sanseido dictionary [jp]   On-line dictionary for Japanese-English, English-Japanese, and Japanese-Japanese.
Jim Breen's Japanese Page [en]   Comprehensive list of Japanese language resources.
Sean's Spot [en]   Reviews on Japanese grammar books and dictionaries.
NJ Star [en]   Shareware products for Japanese/Chinese/Korean word processing.
Shodouka [en]   Use this if you don't have Japanese text support.
 

Bookstores, etc.

Here is a list of places I like and use often.   Since many have asked about this, I'm working on a comparison table of available products, prices, shipping methods, and so forth.   For now, this will do.

NEW ITEMS

** English/Japanese **
Animaxis [jp, en]   Manga, CDs, videos, and collectibles.
Fujisan [jp, en]   Manga and general books, CDs, videos, and electronics.
Jamall [jp, en]   Manga and general books.
JIGS [en]   CDs and videos.
** Japanese only **
Amazon [jp]   Manga and general books, CDs, and videos.
BK1 [jp]   Manga and general books.
Mangaoh [jp]   Manga, CDs, and videos.
** Chinese only **
Bokelai [zh]   Translated manga, general books.
Hooloo [zh]   Translated manga, general books, CDs.

USED ITEMS

Book Mart [en]   Manga, doujinshi, CDs, and some collectibles.
Book Studio [jp]   Manga, novels, and general books.
JP Queen [en]   Manga, doujinshi, CDs, and some collectibles.
Meikido [jp, en]   Doujinshi, manga, CDs, and videos.
Yahoo! Japan auctions [jp]   Perhaps the best way to find unusual or older manga. Beg your Japanese friends to bid for you, or use a third-party agent such as Celga/Doujin-box.
 

Other fun stuff

Takarazuka [jp]   Official site of the Takarazuka Revue.
Mangafish [en]   Love Glass no Kamen (Glass Mask)? Check out this site. Series info, fan art, translations, music.
The Secret Hideout of
Garasu no Kamen		 [zh]   Another fantastic site for Glass no Kamen. Images, manga quizzes, and fanfic.
Tiffany's Official Site [zh]   If you're obsessed with manga and all the goodies, chat with this manga critic and friends.
Nadesiko [jp]   Forums for Berubara and other shoujo manga fans.