Jul 22, 2019

Tracy Franz to speak at Chapters in Halifax Nova Scotia

Join author Tracy Franz as she signs copies of her book, My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan Saturday, July 27t

Jul 15, 2019

Kyoto Journal reviews 'My Year of Dirt and Water'

Thanks to Rebecca Otowa of Kyoto Journal for her review of Tracy Franz's My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Japan. A

Jun 24, 2019

The Japan Times reviews 'The Fourth String: A Memoir of Sensei and Me'

"The book’s descriptions of learning, however, transcend musical study into a study of life.

Jun 20, 2019

China Smart: What You Don’t Know, What You Need to Know— A Past & Present Guide to History, Cult

Essential essays on all things Chinese that inform and entertain travelers, students, and anyone working or living in China.

Jun 19, 2019

Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan' takes Gold at Foreword Indie Awards

We are proud to announce that Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan: Do it Right and Be Polite has taken Gold in the Foreword Indies awards

Jun 9, 2019

Japan Visitor recommends 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan

Chavez covers about every situation where manners are important in Japan, from transportation and accommodation to food and drink consumptio

May 21, 2019

The Midwest Book Review of 'The Fourth String

"Impressively well written with a distinctive narrative storytelling style, The Fourth String is an inherently fascinating, thoughtful, and

May 13, 2019

The Fourth String' reviewed by the Asian Review of Books

We're proud to share that the Asian Review of Books has shared their review of Janet Pocorobba's new memoir, The Fourth String: A Memoir of

May 7, 2019

The Pacific Rim Review of Books reviews 'My Year of Dirt and Water

Maryse Cardin of The Pacific Rim Review of Books does a deep dive into Tracy Franz's year of zen memoir, My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal

Apr 29, 2019

'Oh, Tama!' by Mieko Kanai available now

We are proud to announce that, Oh, Tama!: A Mejiro Novel by Mikeo Kanai, translated by Tomoko Aoyama and Paul McCarthy is now available from

Apr 15, 2019

'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan' takes Silver at IBPA Ben Franklin Awards

Congratulations to Amy Chavez and illustrator, Jun Hazuki for taking the Silver in the Travel category at this year's IBPA Benjamin Franklin

Apr 11, 2019

Defying the Western Narrative — Interview with Janet Pocorobba for DIY MFA

Janet Pocorobba, author of the incredible new memoir The Fourth String speaks with DIY MFA on her new book as well as how to defy writing st

Apr 11, 2019

Rev. T.K. Nakagaki to speak on the Buddhist Swastika this Saturday in NYC

Hate crime is on the rise, and the swastika regularly appears as a weapon of rightwing hatemongers and white nationalists. But in Asia, bill

Apr 3, 2019

Janet Pocorobba speaks with Lesley University Why We Write Podcast about her new memoir

On the Why We Write podcast from Lesley University, Associate Professor Janet Pocorobba discusses her new book, The Fourth String: A Memoir

Mar 26, 2019

The Japan Times reviews 'My Year of Dirt and Water'

We are thrilled to share that The Japan Times has published their favorable review of Tracy Franz's new memoir My Year of Dirt and Water:...

Mar 18, 2019

The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award lists 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior' as finalist

Last week, Amy's Chavez's guide to culture and behavior in Japan was listed as a finalist in the category of Travel for the Foreword Reviews

Mar 18, 2019

The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award lists 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior' as finalist

Last week, Amy's Chavez's guide to culture and behavior in Japan was listed as a finalist in the category of Travel for the Foreword Reviews

Mar 12, 2019

Foreword Indies Award lists 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior' as finalist

Congratulations to Amy Chavez for making the Foreword Reviews Foreword Indies finalist list for her book Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Ja

Mar 12, 2019

'The Osamu Tezuka Story' reviewed by Fantasy Literature

"Tezuka is Walt Disney, Stan Lee, Will Eisner, and Alan Moore rolled into one plus more. He artistically had impact greater than even what t

Mar 11, 2019

Japan Today interview with 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan' author Amy Chavez

Learn more about Amy Chavez and the small island in Japan's Inland Sea where she lives, as well as why and how she compiled the advice...

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