Japan 66

"A beguiling tale of espionage and double-dealing in the years leading up to World War II. ... Strap in for a narrative that demands a suspension of disbeliefーand richly rewards it." ーKirkus Revie……続きを見る

Tokyo - the metropolis of 100 Villages - is a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where dreams come to life amidst a symphony of sights, sounds, and sensations. It is a city that pulses ……続きを見る

In the decades between the two World Wars, Japan made a dramatic entry into the modern age, expanding its capital industries and urbanizing so quickly as to rival many long-standing Western industri……続きを見る

This book is a political and cultural history of the early postwar Japan aiming at exploring how the perception and cultural values of everyday life in the country changed along with the rise of the……続きを見る

最獨特的視角，最深刻的剖析 日本自戰後走向現代的榮光與暗影 1945年8月15日，昭和天皇發布「終戰詔書」，正式結束第二次世界大戰。然而戰爭結束後，相繼而來的復員工作、戰債清償、盟軍接管，甚至是天皇存廢問題……続きを見る

This addition to the Global Kitchen series explores the cuisine of Japan, from culinary history and important ingredients to essential daily and special meals. Japanese cuisine is often associated w……続きを見る

Through a new collection of primary documents about Japanese internment during World War II, this book enables a broader understanding of the injustice experienced by displaced people within the Uni……続きを見る

A challenging examination of Japanese war crimes during World War II offers a fresh perspective on the Pacific War-and a better understanding of reasons for the wartime use of extreme mass violence.……続きを見る

Highly readable yet deeply researched, this book serves as an essential guide to the many ways in which Japan has risen to become one of the world's most creative and innovative societies. During it……続きを見る

Gérard Zlotykamien est le premier street artiste français, travaillant depuis le début des 60's sur les victimes de la Shoah et des bombes atomiques. Minoru Moriuchi est un survivant de Nagasaki. A ……続きを見る

December 7, 1941 changed the lives of thousands of Japanese Americans who became "enemy" in the eyes of the United States government within hours. With Pearl Harbor still smoldering, these men would……続きを見る

Jujutѕu, also knоwn аѕ jіu-jіtѕu аnd ju- jіtѕu, іѕ a fаmіlу of Jараnеѕе mаrtіаl arts and a ѕуѕtеm of close соmbаt (unarmed оr with a minor weapon) that саn bе uѕеd in a dеfеnѕіvе оr оffеnѕіvе mаnnеr……続きを見る

"Her life was a bridge from the nineteenth century to the twentieth, from the time-hallowed beauty and rigidity of a samurai household to the disorienting, forward-looking freedoms of the West." ーJ……続きを見る

"A sharp-tongued spokesman for Japan's environment and traditions" ーThe New York Times In Alex Kerr's critically acclaimed Lost Japan and Dogs and Demons, he documented the decline of the tradition……続きを見る

Step into the extraordinary life of the man who made an impact as an observer wherever he lived, and went on to become the leading western interpreter of Japan and Japanese cultureーa position he st……続きを見る

揭開一段「誤解」與「重新發現」的日本觀光史！ 明治時代與當代的日本旅行導覽手冊內容有何差異？ 西方人心目中的熱門景點排行有哪些變遷？又透露出怎樣的訊息？ 何以東京高居第一、京都名列第二，遙遙領先第三名……続きを見る

Spotlights insects in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history from the exalted to the despised Interactions between people and animals are attracting overdue attention in diverse fields of scholarship……続きを見る

Introducing: Axis Powers: Iron Fist And Rising Sun - A Captivating Book Bundle Discover the captivating story of the Axis Powers - Germany, Italy, and Japan - and their impact on World War II and th……続きを見る

Alphabetically arranged entries along with primary source documents provide a comprehensive examination of the lives of Japan's samurai during the Tokugawa or Edo period, 1603–1868, a time when Japa……続きを見る

This indispensable one-volume narrative examines the history, culture, environment, economy, politics, future, and more of the city of Tokyo, Japan's political and cultural capital. Tokyo has endure……続きを見る

Japan's contemporary struggle with low fertility rates is a well-known issue, as are the country's efforts to bolster their population in order to address attendant socioeconomic challenges. However……続きを見る

Plongez dans l’histoire passionnante des trains japonais, depuis leurs modestes débuts jusqu'à leur évolution fulgurante au fil des décennies. Comprenez comment le réseau ferroviaire a façonné les r……続きを見る

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Japanese trains, from their humble beginnings to their meteoric evolution over the decades. Understand how the rail network has shaped human relationsh……続きを見る

This book explores how narratives, exhibitions, media representations, and cultural heritage sites that communicate memories of conflicts in East Asia between 1930 and 1945 spread, interact, and are……続きを見る

This book describes how modern industry affected people in Japan and their communities by polluting their living environment with toxic emissions. It also shows how the populace endeavored not only ……続きを見る

This book explores Takamure Itsue’s (1894–1964) intellectual odyssey as Japan’s most notable pioneer in the study of women’s history. When she embarked on a series of scholarly projects that investi……続きを見る

This compelling reference focuses on the events, individuals, organizations, and ideas that shaped Japanese warfare from early times to the present day. Japan's military prowess is legendary. From t……続きを見る

From Hello Kitty to Maneki NekoーJapan is the epicentre of global cat culture! Whether lurking in corners or taking center stage, cats are a ubiquitous presence in Japanese art. Depending on the sit……続きを見る

Atatürk was the founding father of the new Republic of Turkey after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, and Meiji was the 122nd Emperor of Japan, who established a new system of government in Japan ……続きを見る

Genuine Okinawan Karate was developed as a fighting tool. Non-Okinawan Karate are for other purposes. Karate practitioners, scholars, and everyone caring about Asian martial arts and its culture wil……続きを見る