Japan
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Samurai Weapons: Tools of the Warrior
$14.95 Read moreUnlock the secrets of the legendary weapons of the samurai
While the samurai is well known as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their range of weapons, which went far beyond the katana, bow, an- Author: Cunningham, Don
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: October 25 2016
- ISBN10: 0804847851
- Language: English
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Hiroshima Notes
$17.00 Add to cartHiroshima Notes is a powerful statement on the Hiroshima bombing and its terrible legacy by the 1994 Nobel laureate for literature. Oe’s account of the lives of the many victims of Hiroshima and the v… [more below]
- Author: Oe, Kenzaburo
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: June 07 1996
- ISBN10: 0802134645
- Language: English
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Japan at War in the Pacific: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese Empire in Asia: 1868-1945
$22.99 Add to cart“A lucid history of the rise and fall of militarism in Japan…” —New York Journal of Books
Japan at War in the Pacific recounts the dramatic story of Japan’s transformation from a Samurai-led feudal- Author: Clements, Jonathan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: May 10 2022
- ISBN10: 4805316470
- Language: English
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A History of the Samurai: Legendary Warriors of Japan
$17.99 Add to cartA History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan’s legendary warrior class from beginning to end–an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and bravery that is central to an understanding of the J… [more below]
- Author: Lopez-Vera, Jonathan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: June 02 2020
- ISBN10: 4805315350
- Language: English
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A Daughter of the Samurai: Memoir of a Remarkable Asian-American Woman
$15.99 Add to cart“Her life was a bridge from the nineteenth century to the twentieth, from the time-hallowed beauty and rigidity of a samurai household to the disorienting, forward-looking freedoms of the West.” –Jan… [more below]
- Author: Sugimoto, Etsu Inagaki
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: August 08 2023
- ISBN10: 4805317558
- Language: English
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Myths and Legends of Japan
$24.95 Read moreThe most popular myths and legends of Japanese culture are charmingly retold in English in this handsomely illustrated book. Here are myths of gods, heroes and warriors; legends of Buddha, and of the … [more below]
- Author: Davis, F. Hadland
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: March 23 1992
- ISBN10: 0486270459
- Language: English
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Japan from Anime to Zen: Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More
$18.95 Add to cartThis friendly guide offers concise but detailed demystifications of more than 85 aspects of ancient and modern Japan. It can be read in sequence, or just dipped into, depending on the moment’s need. E
- Author: Barton, David Watts
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: April 27 2021
- ISBN10: 161172063X
- Language: English
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Samurai Swords – A Collector’s Guide: A Comprehensive Introduction to History, Collecting and Preservation – Of the Japanese Sword
$29.95 Add to cartJapanese swords, particularly those wielded by famous samurai warriors, hold a continuing fascination for collectors of fine arts and historical military weapons. This book is designed to enhance one’… [more below]
- Author: Sinclaire, Clive
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: September 26 2017
- ISBN10: 4805314575
- Language: English
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Japanese Jiu-Jitsu: Secret Techniques of Self-Defense
$16.95 Add to cartWith extensive, step-by-step photographs and instructions, this jiu-jitsu guide is an efficient tool for mastering this ancient martial art.
The original Japanese martial art developed by the elite sa- Author: Craig, Darrell Max
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: February 17 2015
- ISBN10: 4805313242
- Language: English
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Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan
$19.95 Read morePresenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country’s most famous travel destinations.
This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hun- Author: Marks, Andreas
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: April 28 2015
- ISBN10: 4805313102
- Language: English
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To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima
$34.43 Add to cartThis book offers readers a stunning, “you are there” time capsule. Pellegrino’s scientific authority and relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative eve… [more below]
- Series: Asia/Pacific/Perspectives
- Author: Pellegrino, Charles
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 448
- Publish Date: February 07 2019
- ISBN10: 1538121786
- Language: English
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Japanese Family Crests and Designs
$55.00 Read moreUnderstand Japanese family crest designs with actual examples! A gorgeously visual guide to family crests.
Family crests are coats of arms that have been used in Japan since ancient times to identify f… [more below]
- Author: Hamada, Nobuyoshi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: November 07 2023
- ISBN10: 4756257267
- Language: English
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Neurotic Beauty: An Outsider Looks at Japan
$27.50 Add to cartNeurotic Beauty is a remarkable reevaluation of Japan’s role in the modern world.
It includes a new assessment of the events leading up to the dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima, and of the potential r
- Author: Berman, Morris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 520
- Publish Date: June 18 2019
- ISBN10: 1621342107
- Language: English
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Tokyo Stroll: A Guide to City Sidetracks and Easy Explorations
$22.95 Read moreTokyo Stroll is the best guidebook for travelers who want to wander the streets and discover the city as it unfolds before their eyes. There is no “start at point A and go to point B” prescribed route… [more below]
- Author: Poitras, Gilles
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 512
- Publish Date: November 22 2022
- ISBN10: 1611720583
- Language: English
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Sunburst
$41.95 Add to cartThis acclaimed sequel to the Peattie/Evans prizewinning work, Kaigun, illuminates the rise of Japanese naval aviation from its genesis in 1909 to its thunderbolt capability on the eve of the Pacific w… [more below]
- Author: Peattie, Estate Of Mark
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 392
- Publish Date: March 01 2007
- ISBN10: 159114664X
- Language: English
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Japan at War: An Oral History
$39.67 Read moreA “deeply moving book” (Studs Terkel) and the first ever oral history to document the experience of ordinary Japanese people during World War II
“Hereafter no one will be able to think, write, or teach
- Author: Cook, Haruko Taya
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 496
- Publish Date: October 01 1993
- ISBN10: 1565840399
- Language: English
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An Insider’s Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts: A New Look at Japan’s Fighting Traditions
$19.99 Add to cartThe ultimate guide to the Japanese martial arts by the world’s foremost expert!
Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider, having lived in Japan for decades. He holds multiple black belts in Ke- Author: Bennett, Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 07 2023
- ISBN10: 4805317116
- Language: English
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The Rape of Nanking: The Nanjing Massacre That Occurred during the Second Sino-Japanese War
$25.99 Add to cartIf you want to discover the captivating history of the Second Sino-Japanese War, then keep reading…
Many people in the West look upon the Second Sino-Japanese War, which took place in the 1930s and 1
- Author: History, Captivating
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 122
- Publish Date: May 18 2021
- ISBN10: 1637163215
- Language: English
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Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows That Changed the World of Japanese Animation (Anime Book, Studio Ghibli, and Readers of the Soul
$27.99 Add to cartThe Life-Changing Power of Anime
“A wonderful read that manages to be both a great doorway for new fans, and a way to reconnect for older ones. I had a blast.” ―Jason DeMarco, Toonami
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- Author: Stuckmann, Chris
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 350
- Publish Date: April 15 2018
- ISBN10: 1633537323
- Language: English
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The Abundance of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan
$21.95 Read moreInspiring stories of 10 people who left urban Japan to live ‘the simple life’ in the rural mountains–for anyone interested in sustainable living, Japanese counterculture, and Eastern spirituality
“Su- Author: Couturier, Andy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 432
- Publish Date: August 01 2017
- ISBN10: 1623171326
- Language: English
