where to buy "the game of life" Monopoly etc

[hokkaido1]

I am thinking of buying some English games

eg The Game of Life, Monopoly etc (English versions for lessons etc)

but on Amazon Japan they all seem to be only in Japanese?

does anyone have idea ideas on where to buy them (pref on the net) in Japan?

Thanks

[Paul]

Ever hear of Toy's R Us? They are a major toy store chain from the US that has numerous franchises throughout Japan.

Here is a link to the stores in the Tohoku and Hokkaido regions, they should be able to help you out.

http://www2.toysrus.co.jp/toy/storeinfo/store/list_area.php?area=hokaido

[hokkaido1]

Thanks for that, but do you really think they would be in English?

I somehow doubt it? but I hope I am wrong

[Otaku]

I would say 50/50. I can only speak of Monopoly but I've seen both: katakana version and just plain English.

[hokkaido1]

OK, cool, worth a look then

Thanks

[Paul]

I purchased a Scrabble game for the family when they first came here, oh and the other thing is that they very well may be able to assist you with ordering what you want through their US affiliates.

Good Luck! Hey did you happen to check out the Flying Pig or some of the other non-teaching resources here on this forum? Sometimes Flying Pig and the other one, forgot the name, have games and stuff that might be of interest to you.........just a thought

[Otaku]

Paul, the other わすれた name you're trying to think of can be found in the NON-TEACHING RESOURCE LINKS thread

[Otaku]

Saw this at a store called Don Quixote, ドンキホテ...English w/ katakana superscripts. Could always take a marker to the katakana.

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[gsuiris]

It's expensive but you may be able to get it from amazon and have it shipped over seas. I would check but amazon is blocked here.

[hokkaido1]

Yes, thanks .. I know about Amazon.com

I saw an English monolpy game at my local Toys are us store, even in Hokkaido!
3900yen

Don Quixote? never thought of them, I will check them out next time I go to the big city (none within 4 hours of me here)