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New Japanese Interest

Titles in history, politics, and culture of Japan, and much more. Selected by the SFPL International Center.

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10 items

  • 47

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

    Harper, Thomas J.,
    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.
    Book, 2019Sedgwick, Maine : Leete's Island Books, 2019. — 952.025 H234f
  • The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks

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

    Lyman, Stephen,
    This book covers Japanese interesting alcoholic beverages—from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails.
    Book, 2019Tokyo ; Rutland, VT : Tuttle Publishing, 2019. — 641.2109 L989c
  • Kyoto City of Zen

    Visiting the Heritage Sites of Japan's Ancient Capital

    Clancy, Judith,
    This travel pictorial travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historical and spiritual center.
    Book, 2019Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, c2019. — 915.2186 C529k 2019
  • Okinawa Diary

    a Surgeon's View of the Battle of Okinawa

    Sell, Oliver Martin,
    This diary is by the commander of a field hospital behind the lines during the battle of Okinawa during World War II.
    Book, 2019[Pennsauken?] : [BookBaby?], [2019?] — 940.5475 Se4882o
  • 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
    Book, 2019Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, 2019. — 641.5952 Y77r
  • This book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style.
    Book, 2019Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [2019] — 741.51 Sh72c
  • A Beginner's Guide to Japan

    Observations and Provocations

    Iyer, Pico,
    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.
    Book, 2019New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2019. — 952.05 Iy103b
  • Land of the Rising Cat

    Japan's Feline Fascination

    Okazaki, Manami,
    In this lively cat guide, the author shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan's cat shrines, temples, and festivals;
    Book, 2019Munich ; London ; New York : Prestel Verlag, 2019. — 636.8009 Ok1L
  • Modern Ninja Warfare

    Ninja Tactics for the Modern Warrior

    Cummins, Antony,
    This book gives a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, a covert agent in feudal Japan with their methods and their role.
    Book, 2019Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, 2019. — 355.548 C9127m
  • This pocket-sized Japanese phrasebook can be your convenient, contemporary travel company to explore Japan.
    Book, 2019London : Rough Guides/APA Publications, Ltd., c2019. — 495.6834 J2715 2019