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The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin From Akō

by Harper, Thomas J.

Book - 2019

This is the story of a few men who valued justice more than life and who were members of the large Corps of Samurai in the feudal domain of Akô in Japan. This is the story of a few men who valued justice more than life and who were members of the large Corps of Samurai in the feudal domain of Akô in Japan. Show less

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The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks

Sake, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Other Beverages

by Lyman, Stephen

Book - 2019

This book covers Japanese interesting alcoholic beverages—from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails. This book covers Japanese interesting alcoholic beverages—from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails. Show less

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Kyoto City of Zen

Visiting the Heritage Sites of Japan's Ancient Capital

by Clancy, Judith

Book - 2019

This travel pictorial travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historical and spiritual center. This travel pictorial travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historical and spiritual center. Show less

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Okinawa Diary

A Surgeon's View of the Battle of Okinawa

by Sell, Oliver Martin

Book - 2019?

This diary is by the commander of a field hospital behind the lines during the battle of Okinawa during World War II. This diary is by the commander of a field hospital behind the lines during the battle of Okinawa during World War II. Show less

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The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook

120 Classic Bar Bites From Japan

by Yokota, Wataru

Book - 2019

Izakaya (Japanese pub) cooking is all about enjoying hearty and flavorful Japanese food with drinks and friends, from tasty bar snacks to substantial salads, stews, grilled meats and seafood dishes Izakaya (Japanese pub) cooking is all about enjoying hearty and flavorful Japanese food with drinks and friends, from tasty bar snacks to substantial salads, stews, grilled meats and seafood dishes Show less

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The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga

by Shoco

Book - 2019

This book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style. This book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style. Show less

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A Beginner's Guide to Japan

Observations and Provocations

by Iyer, Pico

Book - 2019

A Beginner's Guide to Japan is a playful and profound guidebook full of surprising, brief, incisive glimpses into Japanese culture by Pico Iyer, a British born travel writer who has lived in Japan for almost 30 years. A Beginner's Guide to Japan is a playful and profound guidebook full of surprising, brief, incisive glimpses into Japanese culture by Pico Iyer, a British born travel writer who has lived in Japan for almost 30 years. Show less

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Land of the Rising Cat

Japan's Feline Fascination

by Okazaki, Manami

Book - 2019

In this lively cat guide, the author shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan's cat shrines, temples, and festivals; In this lively cat guide, the author shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan's cat shrines, temples, and festivals; Show less

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Modern Ninja Warfare

Ninja Tactics for the Modern Warrior

by Cummins, Antony

Book - 2019

This book gives a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, a covert agent in feudal Japan with their methods and their role. This book gives a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, a covert agent in feudal Japan with their methods and their role. Show less

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Japanese

Book - 2019

This pocket-sized Japanese phrasebook can be your convenient, contemporary travel company to explore Japan. This pocket-sized Japanese phrasebook can be your convenient, contemporary travel company to explore Japan. Show less

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