Cultural Region/Japanese
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A History of the Samurai: Legendary Warriors of Japan
$17.99 Add to cartA History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan’s legendary warrior class from beginning to end–an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and bravery that is central to an understanding of the J… [more below]
- Author: Lopez-Vera, Jonathan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: June 02 2020
- ISBN10: 4805315350
- Language: English
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Instant Japanese: How to Express Over 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (a Japanese Language Phrasebook & Dicti
$6.95 Add to cartIt’s amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication
Do you want to speak simple Japanese but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting Japan for a short time and want a Japanese- Series: Instant Phrasebook
- Author: De Mente, Boye Lafayette
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 08 2016
- ISBN10: 4805313838
- Language: English
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Yayoi Kusama: The Journal
$35.00 Read moreFeaturing the vibrant and dynamic work of Yayoi Kusama, this journal is the perfect canvas for creative thought.
The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s kaleidoscopic environments have captured the imagina- Series: The Artist Journals
- Author: Kusama, Yayoi
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: June 06 2023
- ISBN10: 1644230917
- Language: English
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A Daughter of the Samurai: Memoir of a Remarkable Asian-American Woman
$15.99 Add to cart“Her life was a bridge from the nineteenth century to the twentieth, from the time-hallowed beauty and rigidity of a samurai household to the disorienting, forward-looking freedoms of the West.” –Jan… [more below]
- Author: Sugimoto, Etsu Inagaki
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: August 08 2023
- ISBN10: 4805317558
- Language: English
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Manabeshima Island Japan: One Island, Two Months, One Minicar, Sixty Crabs, Eighty Bites and Fifty Shots of Shochu
$7.99 Add to cartMore than just a Japan travel guide, Manabeshima Island Japan paints a colorful and entertaining picture of a particular place and time in Japan.
Japan is made up of thousands of sacred islands, artif- Author: Chavouet, Florent
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 0804857210
- Language: English
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Myths and Legends of Japan
$24.95 Read moreThe most popular myths and legends of Japanese culture are charmingly retold in English in this handsomely illustrated book. Here are myths of gods, heroes and warriors; legends of Buddha, and of the … [more below]
- Author: Davis, F. Hadland
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: March 23 1992
- ISBN10: 0486270459
- Language: English
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The Ultimate Japanese Noodles Cookbook: Amazing Soba, Ramen, Udon, Hot Pot and Japanese Pasta Recipes!
$15.99 Add to cartElevate your ramen and introduce new noodles into your repertoire!
The Ultimate Japanese Noodles Cookbook is your introduction to the world of Japanese noodles and pasta. Chef and restaurateur Masahi- Author: Kasahara, Masahiro
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: May 03 2022
- ISBN10: 4805316810
- Language: English
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My Hokkaido: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Great Northern Islands
$18.99 Add to cart**Featured by Ski Asia on their list of “Best Gifts for People Who Love Skiing in Japan” “…if you’re looking for more information on Japan’s number one ski island, then this is a fantastic book for … [more below]
- Author: Jamieson, Aaron
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 4805314001
- Language: English
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The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War
$38.00 Add to cartDive into this “truly compelling” (Good Morning America) New York Times bestseller that explores how technology and best intentions collide in the heat of war–from the creator and host of the podcast
- Author: Gladwell, Malcolm
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: April 27 2021
- ISBN10: 0316309850
- Language: English
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Hell to Pay: Operation Downfall and the Invasion of Japan, 1945-1947
$30.95 Add to cartTwo years before the atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki helped bring a quick end to hostilities in the summer of 1945, U.S. planners began work on Operation Downfall, codename for the Allied inv… [more below]
- Author: Giangreco, D. M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 584
- Publish Date: November 15 2020
- ISBN10: 168247643X
- Language: English
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Bonsai Book for Beginners: Learn How to Plant, Grow, and Care for a Bonsai Tree Step by Step
$19.95 Add to cartWould you like to grow a beautiful bonsai in your house but are unsure of where to start?
Or perhaps you are yearning to master this ancient art, but feel hesitant about getting starte
- Author: Smith, Robert
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 108
- Publish Date: July 15 2020
- ISBN10: 1735412589
- Language: English
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No Matter the Wreckage
$24.99 Add to cartBoth fresh and wise, Kay’s poetry allows readers to join in on her journey of discovering herself and the world around her.
Top-selling poet Sarah Kay releases her debut collection of work from the fir… [more below]- Author: Kay, Sarah
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 143
- Publish Date: November 10 2020
- ISBN10: 193891208X
- Language: English
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Japan from Anime to Zen: Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More
$18.95 Add to cartThis friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan. It can be read in sequence, or just dipped into, depending on the moment’s need. E
- Author: Barton, David Watts
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: April 27 2021
- ISBN10: 161172063X
- Language: English
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Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan
$16.99 Add to cartAs its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be di… [more below]
- Author: Civardi, Ornella
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: August 17 2021
- ISBN10: 4805316217
- Language: English
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Transit Blues
$6.95 Add to cartKeijiro Suga’s Transit Blues ponders wide horizons including man’s relationship with and impact on nature, with the passing of time, and what it is as humans to live in the presence of inevitable decl
- Series: Ipsi Chapbook #16
- Author: Suga, Keijiro
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 38
- Publish Date: October 01 2019
- ISBN10: 0648685322
- Language: English
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Samurai Swords – A Collector’s Guide: A Comprehensive Introduction to History, Collecting and Preservation – Of the Japanese Sword
$29.95 Add to cartJapanese swords, particularly those wielded by famous samurai warriors, hold a continuing fascination for collectors of fine arts and historical military weapons. This book is designed to enhance one’… [more below]
- Author: Sinclaire, Clive
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: September 26 2017
- ISBN10: 4805314575
- Language: English
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Japanese Jiu-Jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense
$16.95 Add to cartWith extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an efficient tool for mastering this ancient martial art.
The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite sa- Author: Craig, Darrell Max
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: February 17 2015
- ISBN10: 4805313242
- Language: English
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Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan
$19.95 Read morePresenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country’s most famous travel destinations.
This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hun- Author: Marks, Andreas
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: April 28 2015
- ISBN10: 4805313102
- Language: English
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Japanese Ikebana for Every Season
$24.95 Add to cartIkebana, or “making flowers alive” in Japanese, is the ancient art of formal flower arrangement.
Practiced since the seventh century, the true goal of Ikebana is to take a few beautiful flowers and p- Author: Ueno, Yuji
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: February 04 2014
- ISBN10: 4805312122
- Language: English
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Bento Blast!: More Than 150 Cute and Clever Bento Box Meals for Your Kids
$19.99 Add to cartThe lunchbox reinvented: transform the boring routine of your children’s packed lunches into cute, edible cartoon characters
Packing school lunches for fussy children can be a chore. Parents are bore- Author: Lee, Li Ming
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: August 20 2019
- ISBN10: 1631584650
- Language: English
