Japan

Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition.

An intoxicating, illustrated guide to Japan's ritual of hot-tub bathing.

An accessible compendium of the most important aspects of Japanese arts, culture and history, for quick reference or a longer, in-depth read, for actual and armchair travelers alike.

A "real manga, real Japanese" study guide and resource for language students and teachers.

Japanese characters served up with histories and cultural clues to help you decorate your skin/body/life with just the right word!

An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city’s beauties and traditions, learning as he
goes.

One of the most spectacular vendettas ever: the history and haiku behind the mass-suicide featured in the 2013 film 47 Ronin.

Momoko Kuroda (b. 1938) is a remarkable haiku spirit and a powerfully independent Japanese woman.

An informal yet informed journey through the classic works of Japanese cinema and their visionary
directors.

Can traditional Japanese life concepts--like loyalty, harmony, meticulousness--make sense in Western societies?

A visual delight, this bestselling, award-winning book makes a great classroom resource and a wonderful study aid.

One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way.

Homespun wisdom from Japan updated for today's "green lifestyle" choices.

Essays on the nature, creation, and presentation of art, craft , and architecture in Japan, springing from
the author’s experiences in Kyoto.

Marc Peter Keane's personal journey through 100 Japanese gardens, looking at them with a designer’s eye.

How the mindset of traditional Japanese society can guide our own efforts to lead a green lifestyle
today.

Twenty unusual tales from Japan collected by one of the greatest writers on the country.

The Gundam creator's own vision of his spectacularly successful cult franchise, in a new edition for hungry fans.

A luminous translation of the classic Buddhist poem.

A powerful and thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about World War II, war memory, and US imperialism and blowback.

An unforgettable memoir of the horrors suffered by a Japanese family trapped in Changchun, China, at the end of WW2.

In Kanazawa, Japan, Emmitt and his wife Mirai clash over how to pursue their future together until a 30-year-old mystery reveals a way forward.

Enjoy delicious Japanese food in some of Kyoto's most tucked-away and spectacular townhouses.

A cultural and personal journey into the famous sutra that teaches "form is emptiness; and emptiness is form."