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Korea: The Ground War from Both Sides
The Korean War opened with the invasion of South Korea by the North Koreans in June 1950. This superbly illustrated book traces the fluctuating fortunes of war from both sides....
Japan's War: Hirohito's Holy War Against the West
'A superbly revealing account of a dreadful and profoundly sad war' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL 'T his extraordinary book gives us a unique insight into why and how Japan fought such an...
Kyoto Gardens: Masterworks of the Japanese Gardener's Art
In their rocks and plants, empty spaces and intimate detailsKyoto's gardens manifest a unique ability to provoke thought and delight in equal measure. These carried landscapes meld the sensuality of...
Okinawa 1945: The Last Island Before the Bomb
The gripping tale of the last great battle of the Second World War. As the siege of Stalingrad was the ultimate scene of carnage at the Eastern Front, the battle...
Picnic in the Storm
Winner of the Akutagawa Prize and the Kenzaburo Oe Prize A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice 'In Yukiko Motoya's delightful new story collection, the familiar becomes unfamiliar ....
Japanese Aircraft Carriers: 1920 - 1945
The Imperial Japanese Navy was an early proponent of naval air power and commissioned the world's first purpose-designed aircraft carrier, the Hosho, in 1922. There followed a series of one-off...
The Japanese Tattoo: The History and Evolution of an Art Form
This book presents tattoos in Japan with all their astounding richness and sophistication. The history of this unique folk art, its meaning, social background, and evolution as well as a...
Old Japan: Secrets from the Shores of the Samurai
Discover the ancient ways of the Samurai and experience the stunning myth of Old Japan. Japan has often been thought of as a closed country, but before the country was...
Japanese Cuisine: An Illustrated Guide
Recipes and stories to learn all about Japan's food culture. Recipes, anecdotes, histories and stories, maps, techniques, stylings, utensils, native ingredients - this is a colourful invitation to discover the...
Hiroshima Nagasaki: The Real Story of the Atomic Bombings and Their
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In this harrowing history of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, Paul Ham argues against the use of nuclear weapons, drawing on extensive research and hundreds of interviews to prove that...
Rei Kawakubo: For and Against Fashion
Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons is undoubtedly one of the world's major fashion designers. In 2017 she was the second living designer ever to be given a retrospective at...
The Disgraced Daughter: a captivating saga of love, betrayal and
A gripping and heart-warming new saga of love, betrayal and secrets from Lynne Francis, author of A Maid's Ruin , perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin Kent,...
Old Japan: Secrets from the Shores of the Samurai
Discover the ancient ways of the Samurai and experience the stunning myth of Old Japan. Japan has often been thought of as a closed country, but before the country was...
Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Find your own way to inner peace with
'A timely and moving pilgrimage through Japan's spiritual traditions' RUTH OZEKI, Women's Prize-winning and Booker Prize-shortlisted author 'A fascinating dive through hidden layers of the Japanese worldview' KATHERINE MAY, author...
Bushido: Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo
This gorgeous book delves into the elusive world of traditional Japanese tattooing. The Samurai spirit, Bushido, is an integral component of Japanese tattooing that is traced through the imagery and...
Self Reiki: Tune in to Your Life Force to Achieve Harmony and Balance
The first illustrated book on self reiki available on the market Harness the power of universal energy and use Reiki techniques at home - to harmonise and heal. Reiki promotes...
Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Find your own way to inner peace with
'A timely and moving pilgrimage through Japan's spiritual traditions' RUTH OZEKI, Women's Prize-winning and Booker Prize-shortlisted author 'A fascinating dive through hidden layers of the Japanese worldview' KATHERINE MAY, author...
B-29 Superfortress vs Japanese Nightfighter: Japan 1944-45
An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944-45. The USAAF's B-29-led strategic bombing offensive against...
Warships in the Komandorski Islands 1943: The USN and IJN fight the
With ship profiles and original artwork, this study explores the warships that fought World War II's last pure surface battle, the battle itself, and why the outnumbered US Navy prevailed....
Leyte Gulf: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle
A fascinating re-examination of the battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval encounter in history and probably the most decisive naval battle of the entire Pacific War, and one that...
Japanese Conquest of Burma 1942: The Advance to the Gates of India
This book provides a fascinating exploration of the Japanese conquest of Burma, as the Allied forces were forced back in disarray to India and China. The Japanese invasion of Burma...
US Soldier vs Chinese Soldier: Korea 1951-53
This book examines the US infantry against the Chinese Army amid the unforgiving terrain of Korea during the first real clash of the Cold War. On June 25, 1950, North...
Songs for Ghosts
From Catfish Rolling's Clara Kumagai, a second novel full of longing, love and heartbreak, inspired by Puccini's Madame Butterfly . 17-year-old Adam has just broken up with his boyfriend Evan...
Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Find your own way to inner peace with
'A timely and moving pilgrimage through Japan's spiritual traditions' RUTH OZEKI, Women's Prize-winning and Booker Prize-shortlisted author 'A fascinating dive through hidden layers of the Japanese worldview' KATHERINE MAY, author...
Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk
The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination. The iconic garment is often...
Autumn Light: Japan's Season of Fire and Farewells
We cherish things, Japan has always known, precisely because they cannot last; it's their frailty that adds sweetness to their beauty. Returning to his home in Japan after his father-in-law's...
Japanese Phrase Book
This phrase book has been compiled by experts to meet the general needs of tourists and business travellers. Arranged under the headings such as hotels, driving, and so forth, the...
Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Japan
Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japan is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you,...
Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters: Learn How to Draw Over
Create your own chibi world with fun and adorable step-by-step drawing exercises, including over 60 fantasy creatures and characters featuring different accessories, clothing, facial expressions, and poses. These fantasy creatures...
Four Ruined Realms: The hotly anticipated sequel to the sensational
The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all. His sister's ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even...
A Year of Ikigai: Finding Everyday Purpose Through Japanese Wisdom
Find purpose and meaning in your day-to-day life with A Year of Ikigai, a collection of 5-minute daily reads, over 365 days, for easy understanding and integration of this Japanese...
Eyewitness Hiroshima
It is the story of mankind's deadliest discovery, in the words of those who were there. Their voices include the scientists who unravelled and then unleashed the secrets of the...
Days at the Torunka Cafe: A new cosy series from the bestselling
From the internationally bestselling author of the Morisaki Bookshop novels comes a charming and poignant story set at a quiet Tokyo cafe where customers find unexpected connection and experience everyday...
Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun
FEATURING CHAPTERS ON: Ultrahand, Donkey Kong, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon, Kirby's Adventures, Wii Sports, Animal Crossing, Nintendo Labo, Super Smash Bros, Splatoon From the instant classics...
The Clock House Murders
The remote Clock House is filled with priceless timepieces from across the world. It is alsorumoured to be haunted by the spirit of a dead girl. A team of ghosthunters...
Three Shattered Souls: The unmissable conclusion to the adventure
THE UNMISSABLE FINAL CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC KOREAN-INSPIRED FANTASY SENSATION, THE BROKEN BLADES TRILOGY Some betrayals cut deeper than blades. The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But...
Palaver: Set in Japan, the gorgeous novel that will "break and remake
'Such a joy' Ocean Vuong 'It'll break and remake your heart' Andrew Sean Greer 'A gorgeous book' RO Kwon In Tokyo, the son works as an English tutor, drinking his...
Honey in the Wound: The bestselling magical and epic tale of survival
A lyrical and suspenseful debut novel about a mysteriously gifted Korean family confronting the brutality of the Japanese empire. A sister disappears and returns as a tiger. A mother's voice...
Notes from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop: The bestselling Japanese
A touching tale of connection, healing and the magic of handwritten words from the author of Letters from the Ginza Shihodo Stationery Shop Hidden away in Tokyo's Ginza district lies...
Letter From Japan: 6 guiding Japanese principles to find calm and
In 2014, Marie Kondo became famous around the world, changed how we live, the relationship we have with the objects around us and taught us how to seek out the...
Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters: Learn How to Draw Over
Create your own chibi world with fun and adorable step-by-step drawing exercises, including over 60 fantasy creatures and characters featuring different accessories, clothing, facial expressions, and poses. These fantasy creatures...
Yokai Bestiary: How to Draw Eerie and Enchanting Japanese Ghouls and
Learn how to draw a bestiary of supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore, and discover their origins as you go. Yokai is a Japanese term for mystical beings that encompasses a...
Street Level Japan: Experience the Bustling Streets of Japanese Cities
Embark on a visual tour of urban Japan, captured through Tokyo-native Hiroki Harada's eyepopping photography. Street Level Japan immerses you in the unique city streets of Japan. Explore hidden alleys,...
Kaiju Unleashed: An Illustrated Guide to the World of Strange Beasts
Celebrate the world of movie monsters and beasts with Kaiju Unleashed, a complete reference guide to strange creatures in film and how they came to be. Kaiju (Japanese for "strange...
The Sun at Noon: Anatomy of Modern Japan
The book titled The Sun at Noon: Anatomy of Modern Japan by the author Dick Wilson. This is a secondhand book. Please contact us for more information about this title.
The Ten Loves of Mr Nishino
Over the course of his life, Mr Nishino falls hopelessly in love again and again. One woman is a colleague, another a chance encounter; one is the girlfriend of a...
The Woman Dies
Piercing, inventive, and darkly humorous, the fifty-two stories in Aoko Matsuda's The Woman Dies explore the persistent and pervasive sexism faced by women in modern-day Japan. The normalization of violence...