The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture

Reducere. Description2019 Reprint of the 1946 Edition by Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston. Noted American anthropologist Ruth Benedict wrote this book at the...

Reducere. Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict s World War ...

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'A Japanese Mirror is what the tourist who wants to see the real Japan - "through the looking glass" - should pack in his flight-bag.' TLS

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of hi...

Reducere. Are you planning a trip to Japan and would you like to enjoy an unforgettable experience?Are you learning Japanese, and would you like to know how ...

Reducere. If you want to discover the captivating history of ancient Japan, then keep reading...Japan, the country of the rising sun, is today known as one o...

Reducere. In the next exciting installment of the series, Jack travels to Japan, where under the cover of darkness, a band of ninja thieves has stolen some o...

DescriptionThis book details the treatment of Allied service-women, female civilians and local women by the Japanese occupation forces. While a num...

In the West, Japanese culture comes in the form of Power Rangers, Godzilla movies, and Sanrio products, but of course the indigenous pop culture is...

Covers the dramatic 15 years of Japanese Empire expansion.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): N S NashIllustration(s): 120 B&W illustrations...

Reducere. DescriptionOver 60 Japanese Swords in gallery format covering 1000 years of technological development. The Yume Collection is a reference and educa...

DescriptionRenowned budo (martial arts) and ninja grandmaster Hatsumi explains how Japanese sword fighting embodies the essence of budo and the spi...

A superb example of the ever-popular Japanese POW genre. First hand and contemporaneous account of survival on the notorious Burma Railway.

An unusual example of the popular but shocking Japanese POW genre.

Where did the custom of duelling originate, and why did it spread so quickly all over Europe and the Americas?Illustrations: 30 b&w illus

Stepping away from the lights and into the shadows, one adventurous photographer embarks on an underground voyeuristic journey, documenting a curio...

Publisher: Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for CultureAuthor(s): Shimura FukumiIllustration(s): 25 colour photosPublication date: 2019Dimensio...

Publisher: Transcript VerlagAuthor(s): Sacha KaganNumber of pages: 514Collection: ImagePublication date: 2011Dimensions: 225 x 135 x 36Cover type: ...

This book serves to give an understanding of the ways of the traditional Italian fencing schools with knives and sticks, thus contributing to their...

Publisher: Distributed Art PublishersNumber of pages: 144Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 222 x 286 x 19Cover type: HardbackEditor(s): Rachel Fede...

The Book of Tea, written in English in 1906 for a Western audience, celebrates the secular art of the Japanese tea ceremony and linking its importa...

Extensive coverage of the arrangements for the defence of Burma and the characteristics of the country. Describes the Japanese invasion, from Malay...

DescriptionThe Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book ...

Culture SmartJapan will guide you through modern Japan's shifting social and cultural maze. It provides invaluable insights into people's attitudes...

This stirring biography reveals the full story of a remarkable man who survived against the odds to save countless lives.Publisher: Pen & Sword Boo...

Using analytical tools from a wide spectrum of disciplines, this edited collection analyzes the role of the body in contemporary Japanese society, ...

An irresistibly cute and colourful celebration of Japan's thriving cat culture.Illustrations: More than 100 color photographs

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Reducere. An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance. Kokeshi are the simple ...

Over the last twenty years, type 2 diabetes skyrocketed to the forefront of global public health concern. In this book, Mari Armstrong-Hough examin...

A comprehensive account of the Japanese Army, acquainting the reader with the various landmark successes and pivotal failures that have shaped its ...

Reducere. The New Patterns in the Sky, a modern classic in the literature of star lore, is a comprehensive collection of myths, legends, and historical notes...

During Second World War was largest single army worldwide, but is often overlooked. Book compiled from all divisions of the Fourteenth Armys report...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Zenmaster Coloring BookEnjoy this relaxing coloring book for grownups inspired by the beauty of Japan. This book is full of...

DescriptionKendo is the first in-depth historical, cultural, and political account in English of the Japanese martial art of swordsmanship, from it...

The jungle war against the Japanese was arguably one of the worst terrors that could be inflicted upon a young soldier who had never been away from...

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Contributor(s): Author: Michael Dylan FosterIllustrator: Shinonome KijinMonsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts...

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Publisher: Taylor & Francis LtdAuthor(s): Sebastien Penmellen BoretNumber of pages: 222Collection: Japan Anthropology Workshop SeriesPublication da...

Boro is the ultimate slow stitching technique. This collection explores the history of Japanese textile technique boro, and its relevance to the co...

One of the first books to focus on the pre-war controversy between building more big battleships or converting to aircraft carriers as the capital ...

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A pioneering look at same-sex desire in Japanese modernist writing.Publisher: University of Minnesota PressAuthor(s): Jeffrey AnglesNumber of pages...

A general treatment of the major players and historical events of the Roman Empire during Jesus' life.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): St...

The Dark Side of Japan is a collection of folk tales, black magic, protection spells, monsters and other dark interpretations of life and death fro...