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Oct 1, 2018
'How to Take a Japanese Bath' new edition
Since its first publication in 1992, How to Take a Japanese Bath by Leonard Koren, with illustrations by Suehiro Maruo has become a curious
Oct 1, 2018
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: Jo
Sep 27, 2018
Politics and Prose Bookstore reviews Tracy Franz's 'My Year of Dirt and Water
We're delighted to share that celebrated Washington D.C. bookstore Politics and Prose has written a review of Tracy Franz's new memoir My Ye
Sep 24, 2018
Author, Rachel Manley shares her thoughts on 'The Fourth String'
We are still months away from the publication of Janet Pocorobba's The Fourth String, but we've received wonderful words about the book from
Sep 13, 2018
DW interviews Understanding China Through Comics author, Jing Liu on history and comics
Check out this interview with Understanding China Through Comics series author, Jing Liu as he discusses with Germany's DW about the importa
Sep 13, 2018
Rightstuf reviews 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan'
Big thanks to Rightstuf Anime for taking the time to review Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan: Do it Right and Be Polite! by Amy Chavez.
Sep 11, 2018
Gish Jen blurbs 'The Fourth String: A Memoir of Sensei and Me' by Janet Pocorobba
We are very happy to announce we will be publishing Janet Pocorobba's The Fourth String: A Memoir of Sensei and Me in
march of 2019.
Sep 6, 2018
UCLA Associate Professor of Japanese Literature, Michael Emmerich on 'A Shameful Life'
We are happy to share Michael Emmerich, Associate Professor of Japanese Literature at UCLA and translator of Yasunari Kawabata's Dandelions
Aug 28, 2018
Author Richard L. Gilbert blurbs 'My Year of Dirt and Water'
Poetry as Consciousness author Richard L. Gilbert has written a beautifully meditative review of Tracy Franz's new book My Year of Dirt and
Aug 20, 2018
The Four Immigrants: An American Musical Manga album now available
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
Aug 20, 2018
Announcing: The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler's Cross
We are happy to announce the publication of T.K. Nakagaki’s The Buddhist Swastika and Hitler’s Cross: Rescuing a Symbol of Peace from the Fo
Aug 17, 2018
The New York Times reviews 'My Year of Dirt and Water' by Tracy Franz
We are very proud to share that The New York Times has reviewed Tracy Franz's My Year of Dirt and Water: Journal of a Zen Monk's Wife in Jap
Aug 7, 2018
Review: The Japan Times on The Osamu Tezuka Story
Kris Kosaka at The Japan Times has shared her review for The Osamu Tezuka Story. Check it out here.
Aug 6, 2018
Tricycle Magazine reviews 'My Year of Dirt and Water'
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 Japa
Aug 2, 2018
'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan' reviewed by JQ Magazine
"A quick, easy-to-read overview of how to fully enjoy your experience in Japan and best incorporate the complexities of Japanese customs and
Jul 31, 2018
The Literary Review on 'My Year of Dirt and Water'
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 i
Jul 17, 2018
The Four Immigrants Musical album is coming July 31st!
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
Jul 16, 2018
'A Shameful Life' wins William F. Sibley Memorial Subvention Award for Japanese Translation
Although we haven't officially announced its publication, A Shameful Life: Ningen Shikkaku, a new translation of the classic by Osamu Dazai
Jul 16, 2018
Gaijinpot's Great Summer Reads list includes two SBP books!
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 Ja
Jul 10, 2018
Kotaku shares excerpt from 'Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan'
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 drink
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