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I'll definitely check out some podcasts &c once I get some free time. Hadn't really thought about using it as a learning tool.
Thanks.
Now I definately will! I think I'll take up that kids section recomendation. XD
By the way, if someone is new to learning Japanese (like I am right now) I would love to hear from you. I write a blog about my experiences, and I'd like to know how they compare to yours. Please write me at www.sebbylearnsjapanese.blogspot.com
Bye!
If you are wondering where you can buy a Japanese iTunes gift card, you can navigate over to the Japanese online Apple store (http://store.apple.com/jp) and purchase a card from there, OR visit one of my favorite sites, the JBox (http://www.jbox.com/SEARCH/itunes_card) which is basically the same way of getting the card, except the ordering process is in English.
Posted on the site, there are detailed instructions on how to get your Japanese content once you have ordered and received your Japanese iTMS gift card. Follow the directions on the JBox site and you should be able to get your Japanese goodies with ease.
PLEASE NOTE: The cards obviously come at a slight premium. A 1500¥ card, which is worth just under $13 in US currency costs $18 at the site. A 3000 card, worth closer to $25, costs $35. That means that individual tracks, which would normally cost between $1.25 and $1.30 based on the Yen/US dollar conversion rate, will set you back about $1.75 to $1.80. For the convenience and access to the foreign store, that's not too horrible a deal.
TIP: If you actually plan on buying actual content from the iTMS, you might want to check the US/Yen exchange rate before buying. I suggest buying content when the exchange rate for the US dollar is higher than average. With the way the US economy is right now, you want to get the most bang for your buck, so by checking the exchange rates before buying, you'll probably be able to get 1 or 2 more songs out of your gift card. IMO, a low exchange value would be 106¥ for $1, and something higher would be 110¥ to 112¥ for $1. Just something I thought you'd like to think about.
PS: Did the comment system change? Doesn't seem that the site is using the Disqus commenting system anymore.
If you are wondering where you can buy a Japanese iTunes gift card, you can navigate over to the Japanese online Apple store (http://store.apple.com/jp) and purchase a card from there, OR visit one of my favorite sites, the JBox (http://www.jbox.com/SEARCH/itunes_card) which is basically the same way of getting the card, except the ordering process is in English.
Posted on the site, there are detailed instructions on how to get your Japanese content once you have ordered and received your Japanese iTMS gift card. Follow the directions on the JBox site and you should be able to get your Japanese goodies with ease.
PLEASE NOTE: The cards obviously come at a slight premium. A 1500¥ card, which is worth just under $13 in US currency costs $18 at the site. A 3000 card, worth closer to $25, costs $35. That means that individual tracks, which would normally cost between $1.25 and $1.30 based on the Yen/US dollar conversion rate, will set you back about $1.75 to $1.80. For the convenience and access to the foreign store, that's not too horrible a deal.
TIP: If you actually plan on buying actual content from the iTMS, you might want to check the US/Yen exchange rate before buying. I suggest buying content when the exchange rate for the US dollar is higher than average. With the way the US economy is right now, you want to get the most bang for your buck, so by checking the exchange rates before buying, you'll probably be able to get 1 or 2 more songs out of your gift card. IMO, a low exchange value would be 106¥ for $1, and something higher would be 110¥ to 112¥ for $1. Just something I thought you'd like to think about.
PS: Did the comment system change? Doesn't seem that the site is using the Disqus commenting system anymore.
Also if you want to find different podcasts other than the ones provided on iTunes, you can check out http://voiceblog.jp/ for types of podcasts/blogs. The site is setup like any other blog site, except the blogs are in a voiceblog/podcast, or however else you want to call it. It's another alternative to translating Japanese blogs, with the perk of listening to what their blog is about. I hope you guys find the site useful.
[ ! ] And I'm answering my own question here, but no the comment system didn't change, it was my stupid iGoogle RSS feed opening the site in a different format (-_- ')
Also keep in mind that the gift cards have an expiration date, so if you plan on using it to access podcasts and other free content from iTMS Japan, make sure you actually use it to buy other content. Would seem like a waste of money if you only used the card to get free content.
And to answer your question, JBox doesn't require you to be a residence of Japan to have their goods shipped out to you, however, I can't say the same for the Apple online store.
i've got iTunes so ill try
NHK World Radio has a never ending supply of radio broadcasts and a very useful Japanese lesson series with class notes in Japanese and English. http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/radio/pro...
You don't even have to have an iPod, you can enjoy the podcasts on your computer, I've hooked up the feeds for my phone.
Don't pay for it! There are countless authentic texts, spoken and written, online.
So far I've added japanesepod101, learn japanese @ japancast.net, Yomiuri News, and ふぁんた時間 (short fiction as japanese audio books): http://podfeed.podcastjuice.jp/app/rss_convert....
To add podcasts for the zune that don't show up in the market place you just have to go to collection>podcasts>"add a podcast". From there you have to copy in the url of the feed for the podcast you want, so the real issue is finding that url.
WOW, this is awesome, I love this !! I'm listening to learnjapanesepod.com !! They are alot of fun!
Thanks