Sacred Heritage in Japan is the first volume to explicitly address the topics of Japanese religion and heritage preservation in connection with each other.
The book examines what happens when places……続きを見る
A History of the Japanese People is an expansive compendium capturing the intricate tapestry of Japan's past. This anthology weaves together diverse narratives, exploring themes of cultural evolutio……続きを見る
This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai the……続きを見る
‘Omoiyari is a form of selfless compassion – putting yourself in the shoes of others, and from their perspective anticipating their needs, acting in a way that might make them at ease, happy or comf……続きを見る
A fully illustrated study of the Nakajima Ki49 'Helen', the twin-engined bomber of the Pacific War, from Japanese aviation expert George Eleftheriou.
The Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu ('Dragon Eater'), code……続きを見る
Master the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu with this illustrated, informative guide.
In The Ninja Defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations……続きを見る
著者:Ian W. Toll
出版社: W. W. Norton & Company
発売日: 2020年09月01日
**New York Times Bestseller
“No one has told the story of World War II in the Pacific, from beginning to bitter end, better than Ian W. Toll. This final volume concludes a brilliant trilogy.”ーAlex ……続きを見る
**2020 James Beard Award Nominee**
**2020 Gourmand Cookbook Award Winner for Japan in Spirits Books**
Drink your way through Japan (even from home) with the help of this book!
Japan is home to some ……続きを見る
Six weeks after Japan’s surrender in August 1945, British and Japanese troops were fighting side-by-side against nationalist revolutionaries in ‘peacekeeping’ operations in Indonesia and Vietnam. In……続きを見る
Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available.
This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expa……続きを見る
著者:Kenichi Ohno
出版社: Taylor & Francis
発売日: 2017年09月07日
This is an easy-to-read book that explains how and why Japan industrialized rapidly. It traces historical development from the feudal Edo period to high income and technology in the current period. ……続きを見る
O que seria a cultura japonesa? Por que as pessoas daquele país deixaram de assaltar supermercados quando ocorreu aquele grande terremoto seguido de tsunami em 11 de março de 2011? Por que permanece……続きを見る
The story of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion
Look closely at any typically "American" article of clothing these days, and you may be surprised to see a Japanese……続きを見る
著者:Kazuhiro Oharazeki
出版社: University of Washington Press
発売日: 2016年08月25日
This compelling study of a previously overlooked vice industry explores the larger structural forces that led to the growth of prostitution in Japan, the Pacific region, and the North American West ……続きを見る
Long, long ago there lived a man called Sentaro. His surname meant "Millionaire," but although he was not so rich as all that, he was still very far removed from being poor. He had inherited a small……続きを見る
著者:David Pilling
出版社: Penguin Publishing Group
発売日: 2014年03月13日
“[A]n excellent book...” ーThe Economist
Financial Times Asia editor David Pilling presents a fresh vision of Japan, drawing on his own deep experience, as well as observations from a cross section ……続きを見る
No nation was more deeply affected by America’s rise to world power than Japan. President Franklin Roosevelt’s uncompromising policy of unconditional surrender led to the catastrophic finale of the ……続きを見る
The Sea and the Sacred in Japan is the first book to focus on the role of the sea in Japanese religions. While many leading Shinto deities tend to be understood today as unrelated to the sea, and mo……続きを見る
Many years ago, long before the present prosaic era, there lived in Yedo a young man named Toshika. His family belonged to the aristocratic rank of the hatamoto samurai, those knights who possessed ……続きを見る