Japan
A Critical Handbook of Japanese Film Directors
by Alexander Jacoby
A comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film.
A Shameful Life
by Osamu Dazai, translated by Mark Gibeau
A new translation of one of the greatest works of postwar Japanese literature, acutely capturing modern anxiety and alienation.
Easy and Fun Hiragana
by Kiyomi Ogawa & Orrin Cummins
Learn the basic Japanese syllabary from every angle: reading, writing, and real-world examples.
Exploring Kyoto
by Judith Clancy
The Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples....
A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms
by Hisao Inagaki
A vital resource for students of Buddhism and Japanese Culture, revised and expanded.
A Tractate on Japanese Aesthetics
by Donald Richie
Sure to be a classic, Donald Richie's concise, profound insights into the mysteries of Japanese Aesthetics.
Being Japanese American
by Gil Asakawa
A celebration of JA culture: facts, recipes, songs, words, and memories that every JA will want to share.
Easy and Fun Katakana
by Kiyomi Ogawa & Orrin Cummins
Learn the second key Japanese syllabary from every angle: reading, writing, and real-world examples.
Family Crests of Japan
Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition.
How to Take a Japanese Bath
by Leonard Koren
An intoxicating, illustrated guide to Japan's ritual of hot-tub bathing.
A Glossary of Zen Terms
by Hisao Inagaki
Of special interest to scholars and students of Zen classics, a glossary of specialized vocabulary to aid understanding and practice.
Amy’s Guide to Best Behavior in Japan
by Amy Chavez
Going to Japan? This unfussy modern guide guarantees you keep it polite and get it right!
Crazy for Kanji
by Eve Kushner
A passionate and playful guide to kanji that examines characters from every angle for an in-depth understanding.
Eating Wild Japan
By Winifred Bird
A delicious collection of essays, recipes, and practical plant information exploring Japan's thriving culture of foraged foods.
Forty-Seven Samurai
by Hiroaki Sato
One of the most spectacular vendettas ever: the history and haiku behind the mass-suicide featured in the 2013 film 47 Ronin.
I Wait For The Moon
by Momoko Kuroda, commentary by Abigail Friedman
Momoko Kuroda (b. 1938) is a remarkable haiku spirit and a powerfully independent Japanese woman.
Anime Explosion!
by Patrick Drazen
A fascinating guide to themes and films in the expanding Japanese megaverse.
Dreamland Japan
by Frederik L. Schodt
The classic text by renowned manga expert in a beautiful new casebound edition, with a new foreword and afterword by the author.
Evening Clouds
by Junzo Shono
A masterpiece of quiet lyricism set against a backdrop of change and renewal in suburban Tokyo.
Green Tea Living
by Toshimi A. Kayaki
Homespun wisdom from Japan updated for today's "green lifestyle" choices.
In the Woods of Memory
by Shun Medoruma, Translated by Takuma Sminkey, Afterword by Kyle Ikeda
A powerful and thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about World War II, war memory, and US imperialism and blowback.
