Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test--especially for the first time--can be intimidating. But what if there is a way to find out exactly what your strengths and your weaknesses are before taking the test? What if there is a way to familiarize yourself with the test's format before the big day? There is. This is the book. This video shows the previous edition, but the content is very similar. This is published by the people who run the test. They've designed this book to simulate the real test, but without the pressure of time and unfamiliar distractions. Take this test early on to know what parts of the test you should work on the most. Just before the test, go through this book to familiarize yourself with the test format. It works all parts of the test, including listening (there is an audio CD).

  This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N1 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 89 pages. 89 Pages + 46 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes 2 CDs for the listening practice Includes answer key and script for the listening section ISBN 978-488319-566-4

For advanced students wanting to improve listening skills. This is specifically for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level (advanced), but would be excellent practice for anyone at that level.  Includes 2 CDs 119 pages plus 15 page answer key and transcript 978-4-7574-2002-1

  Each book in the Mimi Kara series concentrates on one aspect of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This one is on vocabulary found on the level N1 (the hardest test). It includes 2 CDs to help with mastery. 295 pages Includes a detachable answer key English, Korean, and Chinese meanings and explanations   

For advanced students wanting to improve listening comprehension.  This book is specifically to help with the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1 (advanced). However, it is also excellent practice for those not wanting to take the test.  70 pages with 44 page answer key 978-4-87217-791-6

 This book is to help advanced learners practice reading comprehension.  It is especially for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N1 (Advanced),  but is suitable even for those who aren't planning to take the test.  119 pages with 7 page answer key 978-4-87217-765-7

The Tanki Master series works on all five areas of the test in a cursory or "short term" way: Characters; vocabulary; grammar; listening; and reading It includes a CD for the listening section. For those taking the JLPT, we highly recommend a cursory book like this as a quick way to find out your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know what you need to work on, you can then consider getting a book specifically on that area. 84 pages Includes CD Published by Bonjinsha

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) Kanji book.  159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-724-4

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) Vocabulary book.    Translations are in English, Chinese, and Korean. 146 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-725-1    

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) grammar book.  Translations are in English, Chinese, and Korean. 159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-726-8

  This book covers every section of the JLPT which makes it a great practice test as well as study guide. While not nearly as in depth as books that concentrate on a single section of the test, it still covers a lot in its 155 pages. 155 Pages Includes CD for the listening section Includes answer key and script for the listening section