A gripping biography of the English ship pilot who would become one of the most influential Westerners in feudal Japan.
In 1600, English helmsman William Adams washed ashore in Japan and was interro……続きを見る
出版社: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
発売日: 2013年11月01日
Uchimura Kanzo (1861–1930) was an independent, original, and thought-provoking pioneer of Christianity in modern Japan. His theological values were organically linked with his aspiration for living ……続きを見る
The Translocal Island of Okinawa reveals the underrepresented memories, visions and actions that are involved in the making of Okinawan resistance against its subordinated status under the US-Japan ……続きを見る
著者:Paul Cleary
出版社: Hachette Australia
発売日: 2011年07月26日
'This account . . . is breathtaking in its scope and riveting in its research' - Sydney Morning Herald
The gripping story of a small force of Australian Special Forces commandos that launched relent……続きを見る
著者:John Wukovits
出版社: St. Martin's Publishing Group
発売日: 2024年03月26日
In For Crew and Country, John Wukovits tells of the most dramatic naval battle of the Pacific War and the incredible sacrifice of the USS Samuel B. Roberts.
On October 25, 1944, the Samuel B. Robert……続きを見る
著者:Alex Kerr
出版社: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
発売日: 2024年03月26日
The crises--and failures--of modernization in Japan, as seen up close by a resident expert
Japan is a nation in crisis, and the crisis goes far beyond its well-known economic plight. In Dogs and Dem……続きを見る
著者:James Welker
出版社: University of Hawaii Press
発売日: 2024年07月31日
Transfiguring Women in Late Twentieth-Century Japan: Feminists, Lesbians, and Girls' Comics Artists and Fans examines three dynamic and overlapping communities of women and adolescent girls who chal……続きを見る
Modern social movements frequently serve as a space to voice concerns in a supportive and collective context and thus are an important venue for individuals to learn how to speak up for themselves. ……続きを見る
"Bob Whiting came to the city as a stranger in a strange land in 1962 and stayed for five decadesーhe knows the dark alleys, the good whisky bars, the crooked politicians and the crooks, the basebal……続きを見る
This book explores Ancient Japanese as a tapestry woven with distinctive flavors, techniques, and a profound appreciation for nature's bounty. At its core lie foundational ingredients that have shap……続きを見る
This volume examines the South China Sea’s regional security dynamics, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for both littoral and non-littoral states.
The South China Sea is a vital pathway……続きを見る
著者:Jamie Ryder
出版社: Pen and Sword
発売日: 2024年04月04日
From the demon-killing Minamoto no Yorimitsu to the immortal poet Ono no Komachi, find out about the fascinating world of Japanese warriors and folk-heroes.
Japanese mythology is filled with stories……続きを見る
Pékin, printemps 1933. Un lourd silence règne sur la Cité interdite, demeure séculaire des empereurs chinois. Les troupes d’invasion japonaises sont aux portes de la ville. La guerre est là.
Malgré ……続きを見る
The samurai way of life is guided by three core values - loyalty, honor, and respect. These principles are more than just words; they are the basis of a strict code of conduct that governs every asp……続きを見る
These chapters aim to provide a comprehensive exploration of Japanese fashion through the ages, focusing on kimonos and obis, and covering historical evolution, artistic elements, ceremonial uses, a……続きを見る
Japanische Populärkultur in Gestalt von Manga, Anime, K-Pop, Fernsehserien und Computerspielen erfreut sich in der gesamten westlichen Welt großer Beliebtheit, und japanische Marken sind in der glob……続きを見る
The classic essay by Kotoku Shusui that launched the anarchist movement in Japan. In The Change in My Thinking, Kotoku, one of Japan's foremost socialists in the late Meiji period, laid out the reas……続きを見る
The definitive history of the ninja, based on a wealth of historical texts, local Japanese sources, and John Man's own treks across Asia
“An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly bl……続きを見る
“A ferocious conflict between Mongol and Samurai.
The Japanese word 'Ghenko' is the term employed for the Mongol invasion of Japan. The event was an immensely significant one for the Japanese and it……続きを見る
Yvonne Corpuz was a global leader with a renowned firm headquartered in Japan when an unexpected turn in her career left her aspirations in disarray. Seeking respite, she embarked on the historic Sh……続きを見る