Cultural Region/Japanese
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Machiavelli’s Children: Leaders and Their Legacies in Italy and Japan
$30.95 Add to cartTwo late-developing nations, Japan and Italy, similarly obsessed with achieving modernity and with joining the ranks of the great powers, have traveled parallel courses with very different national id
- Author: Samuels, Richard J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: June 15 2005
- ISBN10: 0801489822
- Language: English
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Inside Your Japanese Garden: A Guide to Creating a Unique Japanese Garden for Your Home
$24.99 Add to cartLearn how to create a tranquil outdoor space at home with this practical and inspiring guide!
With instructive drawings and step-by-step techniques, Inside Your Japanese Garden walks you through desig- Author: Cali, Joseph
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: March 08 2022
- ISBN10: 4805316144
- Language: English
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Auspicious Animals: The Art of Good Omens
$39.99 Read moreThe world of mythical creatures born from human imagination is presented in this beautiful collection of artworks that symbolize good luck.
Many imaginary animals that are believed to be auspicious sym
- Author: Uchiyama
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: September 07 2021
- ISBN10: 4756254292
- Language: English
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Introduction to Japanese Culture
$15.95 Add to cartFeaturing full-color photographs and illustrations thoughout, this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture.
The richness of Japan’s history is renowned worldwide, and the cultural heri- Author: Sosnoski, Daniel
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 104
- Publish Date: August 05 2014
- ISBN10: 4805313137
- Language: English
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Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
$18.95 Add to cartTed W. Lawson’s classic Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo appears in an enhanced reprint edition on the sixtieth anniversary of the Doolittle Raid on Japan. “One of the worst feelings about that time,” Ted W.
- Series: Brassey’s Aviation Classics (Paperback)
- Author: Lawson, Ted W.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: April 01 2003
- ISBN10: 1574885545
- Language: English
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Manga Art for Beginners: How to Create Your Own Manga Drawings
$19.99 Add to cart- Designed for how people learn–makes drawing manga easy
- The ideal manga drawing book for beginners–eyes, hands, feet, body shapes, and more
- Includes ideas for how to draw your own graphic novel
Have yo… [more below]
- Author: Davidson, Danica
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 220
- Publish Date: March 29 2016
- ISBN10: 1510700048
- Language: English
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Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy: Sushi Sukiyabashi Jiro
$14.99 Add to cartAn authoritative guide on how to eat sushi by master chef Jiro Ono, subject of the award-winning documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
Succinct yet comprehensive, this little jewel of a book takes you thr- Series: Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy #1
- Author: Ono, Jiro
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: October 11 2016
- ISBN10: 1421589087
- Language: English
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The Irregular at Magic High School, Vol. 1 (Light Novel): Enrollment Arc, Part I
$14.00 Add to cartThe year is 2095. Magic has been tamed as another form of technology, and the practice of magic is now a rigorous discipline. Brother and sister Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba are just about to start their … [more below]
- Series: Irregular at Magic High School #1
- Author: Satou, Tsutomu
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: April 19 2016
- ISBN10: 0316348805
- Language: English
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Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands: The First Comprehensive Guide to the Entire Ryukyu Island Chain (Revised & Expanded Edition)
$24.99 Add to cartDiscover the beauty of Okinawa and the Ryukyu islands with this stunning, detailed guide
The beautiful islands of Okinawa and the Ryukyu chain contain some of the most scenic spots in the planet–incl- Author: Walker, Robert
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: August 09 2022
- ISBN10: 4805316985
- Language: English
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The Storm on Our Shores: One Island, Two Soldiers, and the Forgotten Battle of World War II
$18.99 Add to cartThis “engrossing” (The Wall Street Journal) national bestseller and true “heartbreaking tale of tragedy and redemption” (Hampton Sides, bestselling author of Ghost Soldiers) reveals how a discovered d
- Author: Obmascik, Mark
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: August 04, 2020
- ISBN10: 145167838X
- Language: English
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The Bushido Code: Words of Wisdom from Japan’s Greatest Samurai
$15.99 Add to cartWords of wisdom from great samurai leaders: A collection of inspiring essays and aphorisms from Japan’s leading warriors
Samurai warrior leaders had to deal with grim conditions of life, death and sur- Author: Kamiko, Tadashi
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: May 23 2023
- ISBN10: 4805317418
- Language: English
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Sushi: More Than 60 Simple-To-Follow Recipes
$16.99 Add to cartIf you thought making sushi was strictly for the professionals, these easy-to-follow recipes will mean you never need to eat ready-made sushi again!
The term ‘sushi’ is used for dishes based on ‘sumes- Author: Ryland Peters & Small
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: February 13 2024
- ISBN10: 1788795822
- Language: English
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Bonsai Master Class: Lessons and Tips from a Japanese Master for All the Most Popular Types of Bonsai (with Over 600 Photos & Diagrams)
$24.99 Add to cartTake a master class by one of the world’s greatest living bonsai masters!
Kunio Kobayashi is one the world’s most recognized bonsai artists. In this comprehensive book, he presents all the essential t- Author: Kobayashi, Kunio
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: April 02 2024
- ISBN10: 4805317434
- Language: English
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Race for the Exits: The Unraveling of Japan’s System of Social Protection
$147.50 Add to cartContrary to all expectations, Japan’s long-term recession has provoked no sustained political movement to replace the nation’s malfunctioning economic structure. The country’s basic social contract ha
- Author: Schoppa, Leonard J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: March 15 2005
- ISBN10: 801444330
- Language: English
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Imperfect: Embracing Improv Quilting
$40.00 Read moreRunning Stitch Quilts founder Julie Burton presents a boundary-breaking journey in and introduction to improv quilting.
While improv quilting involves starting a quilt without a pattern, it is a skil- Author: Burton, Julie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: February 20 2024
- ISBN10: 194065551X
- Language: English
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The Sushi Lover’s Cookbook: Easy to Prepare Sushi for Every Occasion
$19.99 Add to cartMake classic sushi along with more artful and exotic rolls with this illustrated sushi cookbook.
In this sushi making book, Japanese cooking expert Yumi Umemura offers 85 easy recipes combining sushi- Author: Umemura, Yumi
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: December 06 2022
- ISBN10: 4805317329
- Language: English
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Succulents for Beginners: A Year-Round Growing Guide for Healthy and Beautiful Plants (Over 200 Photos and Illustrations)
$15.99 Add to cartSucculents for Beginners is the perfect introduction to this friendly and forgiving plant family. Misa Matsuyama–the bestselling author of The Gardener’s Guide to Succulents–shows you how to plant a… [more below]
- Author: Matsuyama, Misa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0804854602
- Language: English
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A Beginner’s Guide to Sumi-E: Learn Japanese Ink Painting from a Modern Master (Online Video Tutorials)
$21.99 Add to cartThis practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time!
In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step-- Author: Koike, Shozo
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: October 12 2021
- ISBN10: 4805316306
- Language: English
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A History of Modern Japan: In Search of a Nation: 1850 to the Present
$16.99 Add to cart“Lucid and lyrical…a vivid history of Japan’s turbocharged (and painful) modernization.” –The Daily Telegraph
In A History of Modern Japan, cultural historian Christopher Harding delves into the un- Author: Harding, Christopher
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 512
- Publish Date: June 30 2020
- ISBN10: 4805315970
- Language: English
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In a Japanese Garden Coloring Book: With Reflections from Lafcadio Hearn’s ‘in a Japanese Garden’
$16.95 Add to cartFeaturing elegant designs, In a Japanese Garden Coloring Book is the perfect stress-reliever for fans of classical Japanese art and literature.
For centuries, Japanese artists have honored simple beau- Author: Hearn, Lafcadio
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: August 23 2016
- ISBN10: 4805314036
- Language: English
