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Film, Anime & Manga A Critical Handbook of Japanese Film Directors Alexander Jacoby A comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film. Read More Division to Unification in Imperial China (vol. 2) Jing Liu The second volume in this fun, comic-style series that explores China's transition from the Three Kingdoms to the Tang Dynasty. Read More Humphrey the Lost Whale Wendy Tokuda & Richard Hall The heartwarming true story of a wrong-way humpback whale who is helped and cheered back to freedom in San Francisco. Read More Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man Steve Alpert A unique behind-the-scenes look at Japanese business and how the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki were introduced to the world. Read More The Making of Modern China (vol. 4) Jing Liu The fourth volume in this fun, comic-style series that explores China's move to modernization! Read More The Understanding China Through Comics Series Jing Liu Who founded China? Who are the Chinese people? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? Read More Anime Explosion! Patrick Drazen A fascinating guide to themes and films in the expanding Japanese megaverse. Read More Dreamland Japan 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. Read More Japanese Cinema Peter Cowie An informal yet informed journey through the classic works of Japanese cinema and their visionary directors. Read More The Anime Encyclopedia Jonathan Clements & Helen McCarthy Updated and expanded! 1,000,000+ words on films, artists, studios, themes, and Japan's animation culture, with key data and advisories. Read More The Midnight Eye Guide to New Japanese Film Tom Mes & Jasper Sharp The hottest directors, their coolest films . . . A complete guide to today's Japanese movie renaissance. Read More The Way Forward (vol. 5) Jing Liu How China became the China we know today, through war and societal transformation. Read More Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity (vol. 3) Jing Liu This fun, comic-style series that explores China's relationship with its barbarian neighbors. The Mongols! Read More Foundations of Chinese Civilization (vol. 1) Jing Liu A fun way to learn about China in a visual, informative comic-style history. Read More Japanese the Manga Way Wayne P. Lammers A "real manga, real Japanese" study guide and resource for language students and teachers. Read More The Astro Boy Essays Frederik L. Schodt A tribute to Japan's God of Manga by his long-time American friend and translator. Includes rare, full-color, original Astro Boy Astro Boy art! Read More The Minamata Story Sean Michael Wilson and Akiko Shimojima The true story of how one Japanese village suffered and survived the mercury poisoning of its waters. Read More Warring Clans, Flashing Blades Patrick Galloway 50 more must-see martial arts films. Read More Basho's Haiku Journeys Freeman Ng & Cassandra Rockwood Ghanem Haiku tell the story of the poet Basho and the diaries he wrote while walking throughout Japan in the 1600s. Read More How to Take a Japanese Bath Leonard Koren An intoxicating, illustrated guide to Japan's ritual of hot-tub bathing. Read More Mobile Suit Gundam Frederik L. Schodt The Gundam creator's own vision of his spectacularly successful cult franchise, in a new edition for hungry fans. Read More The Four Immigrants Manga Henry (Yoshitaka) Kiyama The first English translation of the groundbreaking 1931 graphic novel! Read More The Osamu Tezuka Story Toshio Ban & Tezuka Productions A documentary manga biography of the influential artist and the birth and evolution of manga and anime in Japan. Read More Watching Anime, Reading Manga Fred Patten The first book-length collection by the most respected writer on anime and manga today. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

China Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity (vol. 3) Jing Liu This fun, comic-style series that explores China's relationship with its barbarian neighbors. The Mongols! Read More China Survival Guide Larry and Qin Herzberg This updated edition of the best-selling travel guide to China is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Read More Foundations of Chinese Civilization (vol. 1) Jing Liu A fun way to learn about China in a visual, informative comic-style history. Read More The Making of Modern China (vol. 4) Jing Liu The fourth volume in this fun, comic-style series that explores China's move to modernization! Read More Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar Larry and Qin Herzberg Speak and write with confidence while avoiding common mistakes! Read More Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings Larry and Qin Herzberg A collection of 600 proverbs in Chinese and English, capturing the enduring wisdom of China, for travelers and language students. Read More Sacred Sanskrit Words Leza Lowitz A simple guide to over 160 key spiritual concepts behind yoga and other branches of Eastern wisdom. Read More The Pearl Jacket and Other Stories Shouhua Qi China's hottest literary genre brings together the traditional, the experimental, and the avant-garde. Read More Bird Talk and Other Stories by Xu Xu Xu Xu Works of a major Chinese writer--liberal, cosmopolitan, and lyrically exotic--once banned but now embraced... Read More Division to Unification in Imperial China (vol. 2) Jing Liu The second volume in this fun, comic-style series that explores China's transition from the Three Kingdoms to the Tang Dynasty. Read More Speak and Read Chinese Larry and Qin Herzberg A handy supplement to studying characters in class or independently that teaches useful tricks for remembering words and tones. Read More The Understanding China Through Comics Series Jing Liu Who founded China? Who are the Chinese people? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? Read More China Smart Larry and Qin Herzberg Essential essays on all things Chinese that inform and entertain travelers, students, and anyone working or living in China. Read More Epochs of Chinese and Japanese Art Ernest F. Fenollosa Two volumes of the essential and definitive survey of Chinese and Japanese art in one book. Read More The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross T.K. Nakagaki A remarkable cross-cultural history that rescues the swastika, an ancient Buddhist symbol, from its deployment by the forces of hate. Read More The Way Forward (vol. 5) Jing Liu How China became the China we know today, through war and societal transformation. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

Philosophy & Religion A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms Hisao Inagaki A vital resource for students of Buddhism and Japanese Culture, revised and expanded. Read More Hojoki Kamo-no-Chomei A luminous translation of the classic Buddhist poem. Read More Of Arcs and Circles Marc Peter Keane A renowned designer of Japanese gardens contemplates wildness, humanity, beauty, the liquid state of the world. Read More The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross T.K. Nakagaki A remarkable cross-cultural history that rescues the swastika, an ancient Buddhist symbol, from its deployment by the forces of hate. Read More A Glossary of Zen Terms Hisao Inagaki Of special interest to scholars and students of Zen classics, a glossary of specialized vocabulary to aid understanding and practice. Read More Japaneseness Yoji Yamakuse Can traditional Japanese life concepts--like loyalty, harmony, meticulousness--make sense in Western societies? Read More Sacred Sanskrit Words Leza Lowitz A simple guide to over 160 key spiritual concepts behind yoga and other branches of Eastern wisdom. Read More Yamamba Rebecca Copeland and Linda C. Ehrlich Women, Magic, Wisdom: Explore a Japanese myth through the words and images of key scholars and artists. Read More A Straight Road with 99 Curves Gregory Shepherd & Ruben LF Habito From fascination to disillusionment and back, a memoir of one man's quest for Zen and spirituality in America and Japan. Read More My Heart Sutra Frederik L. Schodt A cultural and personal journey into the famous sutra that teaches "form is emptiness; and emptiness is form." Read More 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. Read More Yoga Heart Leza Lowitz The much-anticipated follow-up to the author's highly popular Yoga Poems: Lines to Unfold By. Read More Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings Larry and Qin Herzberg A collection of 600 proverbs in Chinese and English, capturing the enduring wisdom of China, for travelers and language students. Read More Naikan, Anniversary Edition Gregg Krech This new edition marks the 20th anniversary of this important and influential book with new and updated materials. Read More The Art of Setting Stones Marc Peter Keane Philosophical essays on the beauty and meaning of traditional Japanese gardens. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Division to Unification in Imperial China (vol. 2) The Three Kingdoms to the Tang Dynasty (220–907) Author Jing Liu The second volume in this fun, comic-style series that explores China's transition from the Three Kingdoms to the Tang Dynasty. Who founded China? Are Chinese people religious? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The Understanding China Through Comics series answers these questions and more. Division to Unification in Imperial China is series volume two. It explores one of China's more chaotic periods when Chinese culture flourished while civil wars and foreign invasions repeatedly thwarted attempts at unification. Volume 1: Foundations of Chinese Civilization Volume 3: Barbarians and the Birth of Chinese Identity Volume 4: The Making of Modern China Volume 5: The Way Forward Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 11/8/16 PISBN PRICE 9781611720303 $14.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729207 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 6 x 8" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 168 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "A great way to learn about China's vast history!" —Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club "Excels at clarifying the often-confusing transitional periods between dynasties… An excellent introduction to the large trends of early Chinese history." —School Library Journal "Chinese language is being taught in all but one state... A comic format teaching China's history is the perfect companion." —US-China Review "Combines breezy style with historical rigor to strike just the right gong-tone for a middle school audience approaching the vast scope of Chinese history." — Education About Asia 5/5 Stars "An invaluable source... Chinese history is a vast subject, but Jing Liu has a skillful ability to condense it all into an interesting and manageable narrative." —Kids' Book Buzz "The combination of silhouettes—often threatening, martial ones—with open-faced, expressively individualized figures of many social classes adds dramatic tension while neatly balancing the big-picture narrative. There's a lot to absorb even in this abbreviated form, but the visual approach lightens the load considerably." — Kirkus Reviews "The lucid, economical text makes one eager for successive volumes." — Booklist "Simple and effective…This direct, appealing introduction to the foundations of one of the world’s oldest civilizations is recommended for teens and adults." — Library Journal "Given China's superpower ambitions, it goes without saying that our politicians must pick up a copy." —HuffPost "A clear and concise survey of Chinese history and culture that is sure to please." —The Comics Grinder 4.5/5 Stars "A very nice way to establish a foundation to understanding China’s history and a possible gateway to more intense study and comprehension of a very complex subject." — Portland Book Review "The book does what it says it does: a child will come away with a basic understanding of early Chinese history, what makes the Chinese tick as a people and culture." —Asian Review of Books "It is certainly a fascinating look at Chinese history, and doing it in comics has certainly made it more accessible to people, especially for the Western world." —Radio Australia Teacher and Professor Testimonials "This book is “The Magic School Bus” for those starting to explore Chinese culture." —Dan Cao, Instructor at Confucius Institute at UC Davis "An excellent history that clearly explains the great (and ordinary) people who have made China what it is and the conflicts and debates that have shaped Chinese history. There is nothing else like it in English or Chinese." —Alan Baumler, Professor of History at Indiana University of Pennsylvania "No more burying yourself in text-heavy history books to learn about China, this comic-style book manages to be rich in information and bring Chinese history to readers in a more clear, fun, and accessible way than it’s ever been done before. Easily integrated into a social studies or Chinese culture curriculum, I can’t wait to get a copy for my class." —Grace Zeng, Chinese Teacher and Middle School Chinese Curriculum Area Leader at International School of Beijing "Jing Liu has brought to life the long and complex early period of Chinese history in this wonderful graphic novel. Foundations of Chinese Civilization is a delight to read; humorous, informative, and truly captivating." —Alexandra Pearson, Founder of The Bookworm Literary Festival "Since the 1990s, Jing Liu has been entertaining and informing foreigners about China with his cartoons. His new series of comic books is a fun, easy, accessible way to gain a basic understanding of Chinese history and culture." —Jeremy Goldkorn, Founder of Danwei "This comic series is fantastic to use in the classroom. My students are drawn to this book - not only do they enjoy this graphic-novel style, it also helps them understand difficult historical concepts. What a fun supplement to the regular textbook!" —Leslie Burgoine, Middle School History Teacher, Portland, Oregon "I was really impressed with how the author explained, taught, explored and visually told the story of China. Impressive and very informative. It was not only a page turner for me, but my students would run into class to get their hands on a copy to keep reading!" —Sasha Johnson, World History Teacher at Black Pine Circle School, Berkeley, CA Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Jing Liu An artist and entrepreneur from Beijing, China, currently uses his artistry to tell the story of China. Learn More

Travel A Diplomat in Japan Sir Ernest Satow The classic historical account of Japan’s first encounters with the West. Read More Discovering Yamaguchi Sake Jim Rion A new and remarkable look at the sake produced in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture Read More Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide Judith Clancy Enjoy delicious Japanese food in some of Kyoto's most tucked-away and spectacular townhouses. Read More The Forgotten Japanese Miyamoto Tsuneichi, translated by Jeffrey Irish A revealing look at rural lives and lifestyles that have all but disappeared today. Read More Tokyo Stroll Gilles Poitras The ultimate guidebook to walking the streets of Tokyo that Japan lovers and the curious have been waiting for. Read More Amy’s Guide to Best Behavior in Japan Amy Chavez Going to Japan? This unfussy modern guide guarantees you keep it polite and get it right! Read More Eating Wild Japan Winifred Bird A delicious collection of essays, recipes, and practical plant information exploring Japan's thriving culture of foraged foods. Read More Kyoto Stories Steve Alpert An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city’s beauties and traditions, learning as he goes. Read More The Inland Sea Donald Richie The complete version of the travel writing classic with photography by Yoichi Midorikawa. Read More Unbeaten Tracks in Japan Isabella L. Bird The first-hand account of an intrepid woman's exploration of Japan's interior in 1878. Read More China Smart Larry and Qin Herzberg Essential essays on all things Chinese that inform and entertain travelers, students, and anyone working or living in China. Read More Exploring Kyoto Judith Clancy The Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples.... Read More Off the Beaten Tracks in Japan John Dougill Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from a long-time resident riding the rails along the less-traveled western coastline. Read More The Mikado's Empire William Elliot Griffis In its day the most popular book on the culture and history of then-mysterious Japan. Read More China Survival Guide Larry and Qin Herzberg This updated edition of the best-selling travel guide to China is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Read More Japan from Anime to Zen David Watts Barton 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. Read More Tenryu-ji Norris Brock Johnson A beloved Japanese Zen temple, viewed through its monks, gardens, prayers, and art. Read More Tokyo Junkie Robert Whiting 60 years of observation: an American journalist’s memoir about Tokyo’s modern urban transformation, its criminal underworld and, oh yes, baseball. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

MONKEY Imprint Books Dragon Palace Hiromi Kawakami Stories from a Japanese master of transformative fiction, where reality, myth, and human foibles meet shifting dimensions of gender, biology, and destiny. Read More Takaoka's Travels Tatsuhiko Shibusawa Introducing Tatsuhiko Shibusawa—Japan’s Italo Calvino—in this fantastical tale of a Japanese prince who encounters both beauty and danger on a pilgrimage to India. Read More The Thorn Puller Hiromi Ito Introducing Hiromi Ito, an award-winning Japanese author who has been compared to Haruki Murakami and Yoko Tawada. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

Featured Books Dragon Palace Hiromi Kawakami Stories from a Japanese master of transformative fiction, where reality, myth, and human foibles meet shifting dimensions of gender, biology, and destiny. Read More Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man Steve Alpert A unique behind-the-scenes look at Japanese business and how the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki were introduced to the world. Read More Foundations of Chinese Civilization (vol. 1) Jing Liu A fun way to learn about China in a visual, informative comic-style history. Read More Tokyo Stroll Gilles Poitras The ultimate guidebook to walking the streets of Tokyo that Japan lovers and the curious have been waiting for. Read More Japanese the Manga Way Wayne P. Lammers A "real manga, real Japanese" study guide and resource for language students and teachers. Read More Of Arcs and Circles Marc Peter Keane A renowned designer of Japanese gardens contemplates wildness, humanity, beauty, the liquid state of the world. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

Literature From literature in translation to compelling stories set in Japan, China, and beyond--start your journey through rich cultural landscapes and engaging narratives here. Browse New Releases & Featured Titles Dragon Palace Hiromi Kawakami Stories from a Japanese master of transformative fiction, where reality, myth, and human foibles meet shifting dimensions of gender, biology, and destiny. Read More Of Arcs and Circles Marc Peter Keane A renowned designer of Japanese gardens contemplates wildness, humanity, beauty, the liquid state of the world. Read More Foundations of Chinese Civilization (vol. 1) Jing Liu A fun way to learn about China in a visual, informative comic-style history. Read More Japanese the Manga Way Wayne P. Lammers A "real manga, real Japanese" study guide and resource for language students and teachers. Read More Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man Steve Alpert A unique behind-the-scenes look at Japanese business and how the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki were introduced to the world. Read More Tokyo Stroll Gilles Poitras The ultimate guidebook to walking the streets of Tokyo that Japan lovers and the curious have been waiting for. Read More View All New Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM, ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION SBP News What is Tatsuhiko Shibusawa's "Takaoka's Travels" about? Takaoka's Travels by Tatsuhiko Shibusawa is a beloved gem in Japanese literature that has captivated readers for decades. Winner of the... Why did Mark Gibeau choose to translate Osamu Dazai's "Ningen Shikkaku" as "A Shameful Life"? Translator Mark Gibeau and publisher Peter Goodman discuss Mark’s translation of Osamu Dazai’s novel Ningen Shikkaku, which Stone Bridge... How to understand Journey to the West Over the past month a coincidence of events has occasioned me to think about Journey to the West: reading our new translation of... More Posts

Language A Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Terms Hisao Inagaki A vital resource for students of Buddhism and Japanese Culture, revised and expanded. Read More Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings Larry and Qin Herzberg A collection of 600 proverbs in Chinese and English, capturing the enduring wisdom of China, for travelers and language students. Read More Japanese the Manga Way Wayne P. Lammers A "real manga, real Japanese" study guide and resource for language students and teachers. Read More Kanji Starter 1 Daiki Kusuya A quick and simple way to deconstruct and demystify kanji. Read More Womansword Kittredge Cherry Thirty years after its first publication, Womansword remains a timely, provocative work on how words reflect on female roles in modern Japan. Read More A Glossary of Zen Terms Hisao Inagaki Of special interest to scholars and students of Zen classics, a glossary of specialized vocabulary to aid understanding and practice. Read More Crazy for Kanji Eve Kushner A passionate and playful guide to kanji that examines characters from every angle for an in-depth understanding. Read More Japaneseness Yoji Yamakuse Can traditional Japanese life concepts--like loyalty, harmony, meticulousness--make sense in Western societies? Read More Sacred Sanskrit Words Leza Lowitz A simple guide to over 160 key spiritual concepts behind yoga and other branches of Eastern wisdom. Read More Amy’s Guide to Best Behavior in Japan Amy Chavez Going to Japan? This unfussy modern guide guarantees you keep it polite and get it right! Read More Easy and Fun Hiragana Kiyomi Ogawa & Orrin Cummins Learn the basic Japanese syllabary from every angle: reading, writing, and real-world examples. Read More Kanji Box Shogo Oketani & Leza Lowitz Japanese characters served up with histories and cultural clues to help you decorate your skin/body/life with just the right word! Read More Speak and Read Chinese Larry and Qin Herzberg A handy supplement to studying characters in class or independently that teaches useful tricks for remembering words and tones. Read More Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar Larry and Qin Herzberg Speak and write with confidence while avoiding common mistakes! Read More Easy and Fun Katakana Kiyomi Ogawa & Orrin Cummins Learn the second key Japanese syllabary from every angle: reading, writing, and real-world examples. Read More Kanji Pict-o-Graphix Michael Rowley A visual delight, this bestselling, award-winning book makes a great classroom resource and a wonderful study aid. Read More Speak and Read Japanese Larry and Qin Herzberg A handy supplement for learning 300 of the most common Japanese words, works with any textbook! Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

New Books A Bridge of Words Hiroaki Sato Prolific, award-winning translator of classical and modern Japanese poetry Hiroaki Sato recorded his thoughts on American society in mainly two columns across 30-plus years, collected here for the first time. Read More Dragon Palace Hiromi Kawakami Stories from a Japanese master of transformative fiction, where reality, myth, and human foibles meet shifting dimensions of gender, biology, and destiny. Read More Japanese Cinema Peter Cowie An informal yet informed journey through the classic works of Japanese cinema and their visionary directors. Read More My Heart Sutra Frederik L. Schodt A cultural and personal journey into the famous sutra that teaches "form is emptiness; and emptiness is form." Read More Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man Steve Alpert A unique behind-the-scenes look at Japanese business and how the animated films of Hayao Miyazaki were introduced to the world. Read More The Thorn Puller Hiromi Ito Introducing Hiromi Ito, an award-winning Japanese author who has been compared to Haruki Murakami and Yoko Tawada. Read More Basho's Haiku Journeys Freeman Ng & Cassandra Rockwood Ghanem Haiku tell the story of the poet Basho and the diaries he wrote while walking throughout Japan in the 1600s. Read More Eating Wild Japan Winifred Bird A delicious collection of essays, recipes, and practical plant information exploring Japan's thriving culture of foraged foods. Read More Just Enough Azby Brown How the mindset of traditional Japanese society can guide our own efforts to lead a green lifestyle today. Read More Naikan, Anniversary Edition Gregg Krech This new edition marks the 20th anniversary of this important and influential book with new and updated materials. Read More Takaoka's Travels Tatsuhiko Shibusawa Introducing Tatsuhiko Shibusawa—Japan’s Italo Calvino—in this fantastical tale of a Japanese prince who encounters both beauty and danger on a pilgrimage to India. Read More The Way Forward (vol. 5) Jing Liu How China became the China we know today, through war and societal transformation. Read More Bird Talk and Other Stories by Xu Xu Xu Xu Works of a major Chinese writer--liberal, cosmopolitan, and lyrically exotic--once banned but now embraced... Read More Illusory Dwellings Allen S. Weiss Essays on the nature, creation, and presentation of art, craft , and architecture in Japan, springing from the author’s experiences in Kyoto. Read More Kanazawa David Joiner 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. Read More Of Arcs and Circles Marc Peter Keane A renowned designer of Japanese gardens contemplates wildness, humanity, beauty, the liquid state of the world. Read More The Heron Catchers David Joiner Joiner's second novel set in the fabled Kanazawa area is an intimate yet understated look at an American who seeks recovery after his marriage to a Japanese woman has failed. Read More Tokyo Junkie Robert Whiting 60 years of observation: an American journalist’s memoir about Tokyo’s modern urban transformation, its criminal underworld and, oh yes, baseball. Read More Discovering Yamaguchi Sake Jim Rion A new and remarkable look at the sake produced in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture Read More Japan from Anime to Zen David Watts Barton 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. Read More Kyoto Stories Steve Alpert An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city’s beauties and traditions, learning as he goes. Read More Off the Beaten Tracks in Japan John Dougill Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from a long-time resident riding the rails along the less-traveled western coastline. Read More The Minamata Story Sean Michael Wilson and Akiko Shimojima The true story of how one Japanese village suffered and survived the mercury poisoning of its waters. Read More Tokyo Stroll Gilles Poitras The ultimate guidebook to walking the streets of Tokyo that Japan lovers and the curious have been waiting for. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION

Literature A Bridge of Words Hiroaki Sato Prolific, award-winning translator of classical and modern Japanese poetry Hiroaki Sato recorded his thoughts on American society in mainly two columns across 30-plus years, collected here for the first time. Read More A Tractate on Japanese Aesthetics Donald Richie Sure to be a classic, Donald Richie's concise, profound insights into the mysteries of Japanese Aesthetics. Read More Dragon Palace Hiromi Kawakami Stories from a Japanese master of transformative fiction, where reality, myth, and human foibles meet shifting dimensions of gender, biology, and destiny. Read More Hojoki Kamo-no-Chomei A luminous translation of the classic Buddhist poem. Read More Japan from Anime to Zen David Watts Barton 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. Read More Kyoto Stories Steve Alpert An American student in 1970s Kyoto rambles among the city’s beauties and traditions, learning as he goes. Read More A Diplomat in Japan Sir Ernest Satow The classic historical account of Japan’s first encounters with the West. Read More Amorous Woman Donna George Storey An American woman's sexual awakening in Japan, testing the limits of love and sensual pleasure. Read More Dreamland Japan 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. Read More I Wait For The Moon Momoko Kuroda Momoko Kuroda (b. 1938) is a remarkable haiku spirit and a powerfully independent Japanese woman. Read More Japanese Girl at the Siege of Changchun Homare Endo An unforgettable memoir of the horrors suffered by a Japanese family trapped in Changchun, China, at the end of WW2. Read More Milky Way Railroad Kenji Miyazawa One night, alone on a hilltop, a young boy is swept aboard a magical train bound for the Milky Way. Read More A Lateral View Donald Richie A revealing look at contemporary Japanese culture. Read More Basho's Narrow Road Matsuo Basho A stimulating exploration of the haiku masterpiece. Read More Evening Clouds Junzo Shono A masterpiece of quiet lyricism set against a backdrop of change and renewal in suburban Tokyo. Read More In the Woods of Memory Shun Medoruma A powerful and thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about World War II, war memory, and US imperialism and blowback. Read More Kanazawa David Joiner 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. Read More Mobile Suit Gundam Frederik L. Schodt The Gundam creator's own vision of his spectacularly successful cult franchise, in a new edition for hungry fans. Read More A Shameful Life Osamu Dazai A new, definitive translation of the postwar classic know to the west as No Longer Human—a tortured vision inspiring the likes of Junji Ito and Bungo Stray Dogs Read More Bird Talk and Other Stories by Xu Xu Xu Xu Works of a major Chinese writer--liberal, cosmopolitan, and lyrically exotic--once banned but now embraced... Read More Forty-Seven Samurai Hiroaki Sato One of the most spectacular vendettas ever: the history and haiku behind the mass-suicide featured in the 2013 film 47 Ronin. Read More Innovating Out Of Crisis Shigetaka Komori CEO Shigetaka Komori's own story of why Fujifilm succeeded where Kodak failed... Read More Kwaidan Lafcadio Hearn Twenty unusual tales from Japan collected by one of the greatest writers on the country. Read More My Year of Dirt and Water Tracy Franz Married to a Zen monk in training, an American woman in Japan chronicles her own year of growth and discovery. Read More Load More Titles Collections JAPAN JAPAN LANGUAGE LANGUAGE CHINA CHINA LITERATURE LITERATURE TRAVEL TRAVEL CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN CULTURE FOOD & DESIGN FILM ANIME & MANGA FILM ANIME & MANGA PHILOSOPHY & RELGION PHILOSOPHY& RELIGION