Books on Japan

Tenryu-ji: One of Kyoto's most revered Zen temples and a monument to Japanese history, viewed through its monks, gardens, prayers, and art.This illustrated study of Tenryuji, ranked number one among...

A poignant story about a child finding her own inner strength, courage and resilience by drawing inspiration from the generations of women that came before her. Whenever Isla's mother brings...

Explore the new Paldea region with this ultimate Pokemon Gift BoxWith three books packed with activities and a papercraft project to build your very own Pikachu, plus a double-sided poster,...

The ordeals of the POWs put to slave labour by their Japanese masters on the 'Burma Railway' have been well documented yet never cease to shock. It is impossible not...

The first time that the entire story of one Marine Corps combat interpreter has been told; a compelling personal struggle to come to terms harrowing combat experiences Robert Sheeks was...

Natsuki isn't like the other girls. She has a wand and a transformation mirror. She might be a witch, or an alien from another planet. Together with her cousin Yuu,...

In the sequel to And Break the Pretty Kings, crown princess Mirae continues to unravel her tangled future to save her queendom - perfect for fans of This Savage Song...

This masterfully curated collection of authentic recipes will transport you straight to the heart of Japan. Experience the rich tapestry of flavors, textures, and techniques that define Japanese cuisine. This...

New from Bradt is the first ever, standalone English-language guide to Hokkaido, Japan's second-largest island and northernmost prefecture. Home to under 5% of the country's population, this is a land...

Winner of the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize 'Assured, deft, sophisticated. Chloe Adams is the real deal.' EMILY BITTO Breathtaking. SALLY HEPWORTH In the autumn of 1949, two women convene in...

From the authentic and original healing fiction author of TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES comes a 1.4-million-copy bestseller - set in a famously scenic railway line in Japan, following key emotional dramas...

The ultimate armchair travel guide to recreating an authentic Japanese experience at home. Tokyo is one of the most vibrant and fascinating cities in the world; a place where traditional...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books All moonlight is moving, wherever it may be... Japanese gentlewoman Sei Shonagon invites us to look behind the painted screens in...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books 'The body was cold as ice; the heart had long ceased to beat- yet there were no other signs of death.'...

The Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller. In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies...

1931, Cornwall . Lynette Nicholls lost her brother exactly a year ago in a tragic air training accident. When she visits the coastal town where it happened, she begins to...

Making Sushi at home is surprisingly simple and easy. These easy to follow recipes come from two of the leading experts in North America, who explain everything there is to...

Beautiful edition with a new introduction to the intriguing and unique history of Korea, its mythology and its people. Korea's myths and folklore are rooted in the ancient history of...

Believe it or not, Japanese cuisine in general is actually quite vegan-friendly, and many dishes can be made vegan with just a simple substitution or two. You can enjoy the...

The magic and mastery of anime springs to life in this gorgeous celebration of the genre that features more than one hundred and fifty full-color frames. A uniquely powerful form...

The magic and mastery of anime springs to life in this gorgeous celebration of the genre that features more than one hundred and fifty full-color frames. A uniquely powerful form...

Many of the ghost stories of Japan came to the fore during the Edo period with its famous woodblocks of ukiyo-e, the floating world. This new collection of Japanese ghost...

*THE HEARTWARMING KOREAN BESTSELLER* *A new book from Shanna Tan, translator of Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop* Situated at the heart of a rapidly gentrifying district of Seoul, the Yeonnam-dong...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A fast-paced debut...Espionage buffs will savor this vibrant account." - Publishers Weekly A U.S. naval counterintelligence officer working to safeguard Pearl Harbor; a Japanese spy ordered...

"A whole new take on travel guidebooks...and a great gift." - Forbes Color your way around Tokyo with this coloring-book-meets-travel-journal featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and...

A special hardback edition of Murakami's mesmerising and strange surreal classic, Kafka on the Shore. Published in this new gift edition, with an introduction from the author, to celebrate the...

A revelatory and richly varied collection of Korea's greatest short stories This eclectic, moving and wonderfully enjoyable collection is the essential introduction to Korean literature. Journeying through Korea's dramatic twentieth...

The breathtaking new novel about the boundaries between worlds and individuals, from the internationally bestselling author of 1Q84. A love story, a quest, an ode to books and to the...

The remarkable true story of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, his sacrifice in Auschwitz, and the two men in war-torn Japan whose lives he changed forever The remarkable true story of Saint...

A story of friendship and family secrets in 1970s Japan, from the prizewinning author of The Memory Police. On sleepless nights, I open the matchbox and reread the story of...

6,750 words in a handy pocket size With over 6,750 fully illustrated words and phrases in Japanese and English, along with a free bilingual audio app, DK's Japanese-English Bilingual Visual...

An eclectic, eccentiric and altogether brain-bending collection of short stories *PRE-ORDER HARUKI MURAKAMI'S NEW NOVEL, THE CITY AND ITS UNCERTAIN WALLS, NOW* An eclectic, eccentric and altogether brain-bending collection of...

In Tokyo - one of the world's largest megacities - a stray cat is wending her way through the back alleys. And, with each detour, she brushes up against the...

Amid the rubble of post-war Tokyo, inside the grand Tsubaki house, a once-noble family is in mourning. The old viscount Tsubaki, a brooding, troubled composer, has been found dead. When...

'[ Death on Gokumon Island ] is perfect summer fun' - Anthony Horowitz Kosuke Kindaichi arrives on the remote Gokumon Island bearing tragic news - the son of one of...

Asa tries to give her classmate a biscuit. Nami evades her classmates' playground game of acorn-throwing. Happy decides she's not interested in doing anything other than lying down on her...

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Author: Taro Gomi Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 64 Learning new words and phrases has never been so fun-and funny! Taro Gomi introduces toddlers to first words in unforgettable ways:...

One of the twentieth century's leading Abstract Expressionists, Sam Francis (1923-94) was one of the few visual artists who traversed the globe multiple times during the 1950s and 1960s, becoming...

Author: Tomihiko Morimi Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 In the boiling heat of summer, a broken remote control for an air conditioner threatens life as we know it in...

Etch away the lines and add details to create colorful manga illustrations on these innovative etching pages. Create dazzling and colorful manga artworks with Artful Etching: Manga. Using the included...

Author: J. G. Ballard Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 352 Introducing the Collins Modern Classics, a series featuring some of the most significant books of recent times, books...

A beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths and legends from China, Korea, Japan and beyond. Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore...

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...

'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...

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...

Japan is an island country located in the Pacific Ocean just east of North and South Korea, Russia and south of Taiwan. Japan's name means 'sun origin' and is most...