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The most extraordinary samurai story ever told is the one history tried to erase. Meet Yasukeーthe only African samurai in Japanese history and the personal retainer to Oda Nobunaga, the legendary "……続きを見る

What would you sacrifice for loyalty? What would you risk for honor? What would you do if your world was ending and you had thirteen minutes to save everything you believed in? June 21st, 1582. The ……続きを見る

This classic of Japanese studies presents extensive information about the history, culture and practice of Noh dramaーone of Japan's most treasured dramatic art forms. Noh as an independent and orig……続きを見る

The number of women in positions of power and authority in Japanese companies has remained small despite the increase in the number of educated women and the passage of legislation on gender equalit……続きを見る

Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture! Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book i……続きを見る

There are beauties and characteristics of poetry of any country which cannot be plainly seen by those who are born with them; it is often a foreigner's privilege to see them and use them, without a ……続きを見る

For nearly two decades, the Nanzan Guide to Japanese Religions has served as a valuable resource for students and scholars of religion in Japan. This exciting update expands the audience to include ……続きを見る

Global Cities: How the World Really Lives is a bestselling nonfiction series that tosses the guidebooks, ignores the listicles, and dives deep into the real heartbeat of the world’s greatest cities.……続きを見る

Early modern Japan was a military-bureaucratic state governed by patriarchal and patrilineal principles and laws. During this time, however, women had considerable power to directly affect social st……続きを見る

Japan is arguably today's most successful industrial economy, combining almost unprecedented affluence with social stability and apparent harmony. Japanese goods and cultural products are consumed a……続きを見る

Japan’s oceans demand our attention. Violent, prolific, and changeful, they define life and death on the archipelago: pushing the shore under the rush of tsunami, charging typhoon circulation, feedi……続きを見る

The growth rate of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Asia-Pacific region greatly surpasses the world average. When the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is better realized, then the world’s larg……続きを見る

No war has tested the resolve of the American people and her fighting men as did the battles in the Pacific. This book is a visual testament to the key battles fought in the Pacific. On December 7, ……続きを見る

Are you dreaming of embarking on a life-changing adventure in Japan? "Journey to Japan" is your ultimate companion to navigate the intricate process of moving to and living in this culturally rich a……続きを見る

Bikini, atoll perdu dans l'immensité de l'océan Pacifique évoque davantage un Paradis mythique qu'un effroyable désastre environnemental. Pourtant, en 1954, les Américains y expérimentèrent leur bom……続きを見る

Modern Japanese Buddhist monks of all denominations differ from those in other Asian countries because they frequently marry, drink alcohol, and eat meat. This has caused Buddhist scholars and pract……続きを見る

In Cold War Ruins Lisa Yoneyama argues that the efforts intensifying since the 1990s to bring justice to the victims of Japanese military and colonial violence have generated what she calls a "trans……続きを見る

From Comfort Woman: “We began the day with breakfast, after which we swept and cleaned our rooms. Then we went to the bathroom downstairs to wash the only dress we had and to bathe. The bathroom did……続きを見る

For the Romance Novel Enthusiast. This historical fictional account of the beautiful court entertainer Nongae and the physician Saam delivers thrilling action adventure with romance and uplifting sp……続きを見る

This is the first of a three-volume anthology of Edo- and Meiji-era urban literature that includes An Edo Anthology: Literature from Japan’s Mega-City, 1750–1850 and A Tokyo Anthology: Literature fr……続きを見る

This anthology presents an assortment of seven articles from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts that deal with Japanese weaponry: archery, short staff, naganita polearm, and test cutting (tamashigiri……続きを見る

Political Philosophy in Japan focuses on the politics of Japan's pre-eminent philosophical school - the Kyoto School - and particularly that of its founder, Nishida Kitarô (1870-1945). Existing lite……続きを見る

In this important, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging study, Yasuhiro Nakasone, one of the most highly regarded former prime ministers of Japan, considers what should be Japan's strategic direction……続きを見る

Questo non è il solito manuale di Reiki. Il taglio è inedito: incentrato in particolar modo sul Gendai Reiki, che gli autori hanno appreso in Giappone direttamente dal suo fondatore Hiroshi Doi, que……続きを見る

The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europe……続きを見る

The city of Tokyo, renamed after the Meiji Restoration, developed an urban culture that was a dynamic integration of Edo’s highly developed traditions and Meiji renovations, some of which reflected ……続きを見る

Buddhists across Asia have often aspired to die with a clear and focused mind, as the historical Buddha himself is said to have done. This book explores how the ideal of dying with right mindfulness……続きを見る

Tokyo is ground zero for Japan's famous "geek" or otaku cultureーa phenomenon that has now swept across the globe. This is the most comprehensive Japan travel guide ever produced which features Toky……続きを見る

Islam, India, Cina, Giappone: un viaggio alla scoperta dei segreti legati all’eros, al desiderio, ai riti e ai miti dell’amore in Oriente attraverso i secoli. 続きを見る

Japan was the first Asian nation to face the full impact of modernity. Like the rest of Japanese society, Buddhist institutions, individuals, and thought were drawn into the dynamics of confronting ……続きを見る