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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...
101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die (5th edition)
Fifth edition, fully revised and updated.'something of an institution ... We highly recommend you get a copy for its amusing tone, on-the-nose criticism and Buxton's unerring nose for value' Master...
Chrysanthemums: Beautiful varieties for home and garden
Intriguing and iconic, chrysanthemums are the epitome of elegance, flamboyance and style, and this new book captures the bloom in all its many manifestations. The next title in Pavilion's best-selling...
The Proletarian Gamble: Korean Workers in Interwar Japan
Koreans constituted the largest colonial labor force in imperial Japan during the 1920s and 1930s. Caught between the Scylla of agricultural destitution in Korea and the Charybdis of industrial depression...
Absolute Erotic, Absolute Grotesque: The Living, Dead, and Undead in
In this major reassessment of Japanese imperialism in Asia, Mark Driscoll foregrounds the role of human life and labor. Drawing on subaltern postcolonial studies and Marxism, he directs critical attention...
Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)
$120.00 AUD
Author: Vera Mackie, Alina Skoutarides, Alison TokitaBinding: SoftbackPublished: Monash Asia Institute, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings This three-volume set explores various aspects of Japanese studies...
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
For fans of TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES, SHE AND HER CAT and THE GOODBYE CAT - this huge international sensation with a touch of magical realism tells of mysterious clinic where...
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: The perfect book to curl up with - for
Hidden in Jimbocho, Tokyo is a booklover's paradise. On a quiet corner in an old wooden building lies a shop filled with hundreds of second-hand books.Twenty-five-year-old Takako has never liked...
Tokyo Dreaming
Return to Tokyo for a royal wedding in Tokyo Dreaming, by Emiko Jean - the sequel to the Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Tokyo Ever...
The Power of Chowa: Finding Your Balance Using the Japanese Wisdom of
'Following Tanaka's wisdom is an easy way to start making life feel just a little more balanced' the IndependentThe Japanese wisdom of chowa offers a fresh perspective on how to...
The North Light
A Financial Times Translated Fiction Book of the YearTranslated from the Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai Minoru Aose is an architect whose greatest achievement is to have designed the Yoshino...
Five Broken Blades: Discover the instant Sunday Times bestselling
Five ruthless killers. Five deadly motives. One King - who must die. Six of Crows meets Kill Bill in a feast of treason and seduction set against a dazzling fantasy...
Japan Through the Looking Glass
A series of meticulous investigations gradually uncovers the multi-faceted nature of a country and people who are even more extraordinary than they seem. Our journey encompasses religion, ritual, martial arts,...
Weasels in the Attic
A UK debut from a fresh, prize-winning talent, this quietly surreal novel is perfect for fans of Sayaka Murata and Mieko KawakamiTwo friends meet across three dinners. In the back...
Scattered All Over the Earth
From the author of The Last Children of TokyoA mind-expanding, cheerfully dystopian novel about friendship, difference and what it means to belong, by a National Book Award-winning novelist.Welcome to the...
The Doctor of Hiroshima: His heart-breaking and inspiring true life
With what this poor woman had been through the sight of her crying tore at my heartstrings. What if something should happen to her; who would care for her little...
Life Ceremony
From the author of international bestseller Convenience Store Woman comes a collection of short fiction: weird, out of this world and like nothing you've read before.An engaged couple falls out...
Birds of Europe, Russia, China, and Japan: Non-Passerines: Loons [...]
Illustrates and describes nearly 1,800 bird species found in the Palearctic - the huge region that includes Europe, Asia north of the Himalayas, Africa north of the Sahara Desert, and...
Across the Scorched Sea (The Mu Chronicles, Book 2)
Don't miss the second spellbinding chapter in The Mu Chronicles duology...'One of the most unique books you'll read this year' Buzzfeed on Beneath the Burning Wave 'Jennifer Hayashi Danns does...
Your Bright Future: 12 Contemporary Artists from Korea
In the past two decades, there have been major developments in Korean art, as the country has opened up under the influence of globalization. This unprecedented book focuses on the...
Supa Ya Ramen: Ramen Reinvented
Author: Luke FindlayFormat: Hardback, 195mm x 252mm, 896g, 192 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2023Eclectic, playful and delicious. - Yotam Ottolenghi Welcome to a bold new world of possibilities in...
Pokemon Baking Book: Delightful Bakes Inspired by the World of Pokemon
Author: PokemonFormat: Hardback, 195mm x 252mm, 620g, 144 pagesPublished: HarperCollins Publishers, United Kingdom, 2024Bake delicious, colourful treats and create lasting memories in the kitchen with your team with these amazing...
The Death of Urashima Taro
$20.00 AUD
Author: Roger PulversBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, 1981Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book retells the timeless tale of Urashima Taro, a kind-hearted fisherman who befriends a magical...
100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe
Author: Julian SedgwickFormat: Paperback, 148mm x 210mm, 404g, 420 pagesPublished: Guppy Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, 2023Abducted by spirits from his village, lost boy Akira must make the long journey in...
The Ministry: Inside Japan's Ministry of Finance
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
Pictures from the Water Trade: An Englishman in Japan
$12.00 AUD
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
Mina's Matchbox
Author: Yoko OgawaFormat: Paperback, 136mm x 216mm, 287g, 288 pagesPublished: Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, 2024A story of friendship and family secrets in 1970s Japan, from the prizewinning author of The...
Off the Beaten Tracks in Japan: A Journey by Train from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Author: John DougillFormat: Paperback, 152mm x 229mm, 308 pagesPublished: Stone Bridge Press, United States, 2023Observations on the people, culture, and history of Japan from a long-time resident riding the rails...
47 Ronin: The Classic Tale of Samurai Loyalty, Bravery and Retribution
Author: John Allyn Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 256 A classic tale that will captivate lovers of Japan, history, and epic adventure alike. Japan's most celebrated tale of chivalry, loyalty...
It's Okay Not to Look for the Meaning of Life: A Zen Monk's Guide to Living Stress-Free One Day at a Time
Author: Jikisai Minami Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 Free yourself from stress with simple, no-nonsense advice from a zen monk! Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are...
Hojoki: A Buddhist Reflection on Solitude: Imperfection and Transcendence - Bilingual English and Japanese Texts with Free Online Audio Recordings
Author: Kamo no Chomei Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 Discover the tranquil wisdom of Chomei's 13th-century masterpiece, Hojoki, as it unveils the beauty of imperfection and the serenity of...
What a Mushroom Lives For: Matsutake and the Worlds They Make
Author: Michael J. Hathaway Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 296 What a Mushroom Lives For pushes today's mushroom renaissance in compelling new directions. For centuries, Western science has promoted a...
Samurai Kids 1: White Crane
Author: Sandy Fussell (Author) Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 256 Can a one-legged boy train to become a great samurai warrior? Niya Moto is the only one-legged Samurai kid in...
Wrong About Japan
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand...
Designing Modern Japan
Author: Sarah Teasley Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 272 From cars to cameras, design from Japan is ubiquitous. So are perceptions of Japanese design, from calming, carefully crafted minimalism to...
Cute Kawaii Coloring Kit: Color Super-Cute Cats, Sushi, Clouds, Flowers, Monsters, Sweets, and More! Includes: Two 48-page Coloring Books and 10 Markers
Author: Editors of Chartwell Books Format: Kit Number of Pages: 48 Jump into the world of kawaii with Cute Kawaii Coloring with this fun kit. If you love cute and...
100 Tales from the Tokyo Ghost Cafe
Author: Julian Sedgwick Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 420 Abducted by spirits from his village, lost boy Akira must make the long journey in north Japan to find his family...
Maneki Neko: The Japanese Secret to Good Luck and Happiness
Author: Nobuo Suzuki Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 176 What does 'good luck' look like and how do you achieve it? The Japanese have been doing it for centuries! Lucky...
Shinto: The Kami Spirit World of Japan
Author: Sokyo OnoFormat: Paperback, 130mm x 203mm, 144 pagesPublished: Tuttle Publishing, United States, 2024Japanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us!Shinto: The Japanese...
ABC Origami: Learn Your Alphabet and Numbers Through Origami! (80 Cute & Easy Paper Models!)
Author: Naoko Ishibashi Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 112 Age range 5 to 8 Learn your letters and numbers by folding cute paper origami models! Naoko Ishibashi is Japan's #1...
Learn Japanese with Manga Volume One: A Self-Study Language Book for Beginners - Learn to read, write and speak Japanese with manga comic strips! (free online audio): Volume 1
Author: Marc Bernabe Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 352 Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories! If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this...
Hidden Japan: An Astonishing World of Thatched Villages, Ancient Shrines and Primeval Forests
Author: Alex Kerr Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 256 Originally published in Japanese as a call to preserve disappearing facets of Japan's rich and ancient culture, this book takes its...
I Am a Cat
Author: Soseki Natsume Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 480 Written over the course of 1904-6, Soseki's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat satirizes the follies of upper-middle-class Japanese society during...
No Longer Human: A New Translation
Author: Osamu Dazai Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 160 'Dazai's brand of egoistic pessimism dovetails organically with the emo chic of this cultural moment and with the inner lives of...
Learn to Draw Exciting Anime & Manga Characters: Lessons from 100 Professional Japanese Illustrators
Author: Sideranch Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 216 This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists! Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and...
Kawaii Doodles: Supercute Drawings in Four Easy Steps (with over 1,250 illustrations)
Author: Yuu Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 128 Age range 7+ Doodling is cute, fun, and creative - the very essence of Kawaii culture! Japanese illustrator Yuu is known for...
The Ikigai Journey: A Practical Guide to Finding Happiness and Purpose the Japanese Way
Author: Hector Garcia Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 224 Ikigai is the place where our passion (what we love), mission (what we hope to contribute), vocation (the gifts we have...
Gigi and Ojiji: Food for Thought
Author: Melissa Iwai Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 32 A Geisel Honor-winning series! A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best! Join Gigi as she tries natto, a traditional Japanese...