Culture, Food & Design
China Smart
by Larry and Qin Herzberg
Essential essays on all things Chinese that inform and entertain travelers, students, and anyone working or living in China.
How to Take a Japanese Bath
by Leonard Koren
An intoxicating, illustrated guide to Japan's ritual of hot-tub bathing.
Native American in the Land of the Shogun
by Frederik L. Schodt
The true story of a half-Chinook, half-Scot adventurer who entered feudal Japan in 1848 and helped pave the way for its modernization.
The Art of Setting Stones
by Marc Peter Keane
Philosophical essays on the beauty and meaning of traditional Japanese gardens.
The Flower Shop
by Leonard Koren
The author of Wabi Sabi explores the intersection of beauty and design at an extraordinary flower shop in Vienna.
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.
Family Crests of Japan
Find the beauty and meaning of over 850 family crests found in Japanese tradition.
Japanese Garden Notes
by Marc Peter Keane
Marc Peter Keane's personal journey through 100 Japanese gardens, looking at them with a designer’s eye.
Sake Confidential
by John Gauntner
An American sake expert takes you to a whole new level of insider knowledge and expertise.
The Book of Tea
by Kakuzo Okakura
An affordable version of the classic 1906 essay on tea drinking and aesthetics.
The Forgotten Japanese
by Miyamoto Tsuneichi, translated by Jeffrey Irish
A revealing look at rural lives and lifestyles that have all but disappeared today.
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!
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.
Japaneseness
by Yoji Yamakuse
Can traditional Japanese life concepts--like loyalty, harmony, meticulousness--make sense in Western societies?
Shinto Meditations for Revering the Earth
Stuart D. B. Picken
The first book in English to apply ancient Japanese Shinto traditions to daily spiritual fulfillment.
The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross
by T.K. Nakagaki
A remarkable cross-cultural history that rescues the swastika, an ancient Buddhist symbol, from its deployment by the forces of hate.
Being Japanese American
by Gil Asakawa
A celebration of JA culture: facts, recipes, songs, words, and memories that every JA will want to share.
Green Tea Living
by Toshimi A. Kayaki
Homespun wisdom from Japan updated for today's "green lifestyle" choices.
Naikan
by Gregg Krech
A unique blend of the spiritual and psychological to help you examine your life, renew your relationships, and reshape your future.
Tenryu-ji
by Norris Brock Johnson
A beloved Japanese Zen temple, viewed through its monks, gardens, prayers, and art.
The Care and Use of Japanese Woodworking Tools
by Kip Mesirow & Ron Herman
Finally back in print, an intimate guide to Japanese woodworking tools.
The Haiku Apprentice
by Abigail Friedman
Discover the beauty of haiku in this poetic memoir of life abroad.
