Japan

A masterpiece of quiet lyricism set against a backdrop of change and renewal in suburban Tokyo.

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.

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.

The Japan travel classic and cultural guide gets you wandering from downtown quarters to remote mountaintop temples....

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.

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.

A quick and simple way to deconstruct and demystify kanji.

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.

CEO Shigetaka Komori's own story of why Fujifilm succeeded where Kodak failed...

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.

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

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 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!

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