Kaneko Anne. Japanese for All Occasions: The Right Word at the Right Time

Tuttle Publishing, 2004. — 247 p. — ISBN: 0804835993At last. A book of useful Japanese, offering the language you need to handle a wide variety of situations. Through hundreds of example sentences and dialogues, you'll learn what to say and do when:
Setting up a business appointment
Opening a bank account
Making a wedding speech
Reserving a place to stay
Renewing a visa
and much more
Included is an additional chapter on writing cards and letters, featuring examples of New Year cards, thank-you notes, and normal letters.
No other book covers colloquial Japanese as thoroughly as Japanese for All Occasions. Whether you're a student, traveler, or businessperson, you'll find that this book offers any easy and enjoyable way to improve your Japanese