We are excited to share a new review from Tricycle Magazine of Tracy Franz's My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan. Read More
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'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan' reviewed by JQ Magazine
Michael Palmer - Thursday, August 02, 2018
"A quick, easy-to-read overview of how to fully enjoy your experience in Japan and best incorporate the complexities of Japanese customs and etiquette
into your homestay, study abroad, or quick jaunt to Japan."
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The Literary Review on 'My Year of Dirt and Water'
Michael Palmer - Tuesday, July 31, 2018
A big thank you to The Literary Review for their wonderful review of Tracy Franz's My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan. We
are honored to have a book of ours reviewed by this great publication.
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The Four Immigrants Musical album is coming July 31st!
Michael Palmer - Tuesday, July 17, 2018
About a year ago Min Kahng's musical theater production based on The Four Immigrants Manga by Henry Kiyama opened its curtains for the world to see. Now the music from the play is set to be released! Read More
Gaijinpot's Great Summer Reads list includes two SBP books!
Michael Palmer - Monday, July 16, 2018
The lovely folks over at GaijinPot have included Tracy Franz's My Year of Dirt and Water and Amy Chavez's Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan on their great summer reads list! Read More
'A Shameful Life' wins William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation
Michael Palmer - Monday, July 16, 2018
Although we haven't officially announced its publication, A Shameful Life: Ningen Shikkaku, a
new translation of the classic by Osamu Dazai has already won a translation award! Read More
Kotaku shares excerpt from 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan'
Michael Palmer - Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Thanks to Brian Ashcraft over at Kotaku for sharing this very helpful excerpt from Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan on eating and drinking in Japan. Read More
OtakuUSA interviews Amy Chavez on Japanese etiquette
Michael Palmer - Monday, July 09, 2018
A big thank you to Danica Davidson at OtakuUSA Magazine for taking the time to interview Amy Chavez on her new book Amy's Guide to best Behavior in Japan. Read More
Soranews24 wants to quiz you on Best Behavior in Japan!
Michael Palmer - Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Head over to Soranews24 to test yourself in 5 situations of Japanese manners and customs. The quiz comes from Amy Chavez's new book Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan: Do It Right and Be Polite!
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World Literature Today reviews Tracy Franz's 'My Year of Dirt and Water'
Michael Palmer - Monday, June 25, 2018
We are happy to share that one of our favorite review outlets, World Literature Today has given us a very thoughtful review of one of our newest publications from our Spring 2018 lineup, My Year of Dirt and Water. Read More
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