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Shogun: The First Novel of the Asian saga by James Clavell
RRP: £12.99£9.00THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING CLASSIC SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES'Clavell never puts a foot wrong . . . Get it, read it, you'll enjoy it mightily' DAILY MIRRORThis is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and... -
A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £13.99£9.20This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.First... -
Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein
RRP: £18.00£8.13Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307475299Author Jake AdelsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 203mm... -
The Japanese Myths: A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits by Joshua Frydman
RRP: £14.99£9.80The perfect introduction to the world of Japanese myth and legend. This is a smart and succinct guide to the rich tradition of Japanese mythology, from the earliest recorded legends of Izanagi and Izanami, their divine offspring and the creation of... -
The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II by Iris Chang
RRP: £15.99£11.86The New York Times bestselling account of one of history's most brutal- and forgotten- massacres, when the Japanese army destroyed China's capital city on the eve of World War IIIn December 1937, one of the most horrific atrocities in the long annals of... -
An Insider's Guide to the Japanese Martial Arts: A New Look at Japan's Fighting Traditions by Alexander Bennett
RRP: £16.99£11.94The ultimate guide to the Japanese martial arts by the world's foremost expert!Author Alexander Bennett is the ultimate insider, having lived in Japan for decades. He holds multiple black belts in Kendo and Naginata, as well as PhDs in Japanese... -
Japan's Infamous Unit 731: First-hand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program by Hal Gold
RRP: £10.99£7.40This is a riveting and disturbing account of the medical atrocities performed in China during WWII.Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far... -
Miyamoto Musashi by Kenji Tokitsu
RRP: £36.00£22.12Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834805675Author Kenji TokitsuFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 737gDimensions(mm)... -
Shogun: The Life and Times of Tokugawa Ieyasu: Japan's Greatest Ruler by A. L. Sadler
RRP: £15.99£10.93Uncover the true history behind the critically acclaimed FX/Hulu series "SHOGUN" in this epic biography of the man who unified Medieval Japan. For 700 years, Japan was ruled by military commanders who waged war against one another incessantly. Shogun... -
Unit 731: The Forgotten Asian Auschwitz by Derek Pua 9781947766044
RRP: £10.00£7.08Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781947766044Author Derek PuaFormat PaperbackPage Count 90Imprint Pacific Atrocities EducationPublisher Pacific Atrocities EducationWeight(grams)... -
The Book of Ichigo Ichie: The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way by Francesc Miralles
RRP: £14.99£9.80Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie, from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.'Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them'... -
A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony: Revised and Expanded by Hector Garcia
RRP: £15.99£11.33Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all... -
The Doctor of Hiroshima: His heart-breaking and inspiring true life story by Dr. Michihiko Hachiya 9781800961517
RRP: £8.99£6.20With 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 baby? To conceal the fear and terror in my heart I left her, trying to put up a cheerful... -
A History of Japan: Revised Edition R. H. P. Mason 9780804820974
RRP: £16.99£11.54A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history... -
Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit & Use by Toshio Odate 9780941936460
RRP: £27.99£17.37Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780941936460Author Toshio OdateFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Craven Street BooksPublisher Craven Street BooksDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 15mm -
Hitler: A Global Biography by Brendan Simms 9780465022373
£25.20Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780465022373Author Brendan SimmsFormat HardbackPage Count 704Imprint Basic Civitas BooksPublisher INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES USWeight(grams)... -
Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare (The Book of Samurai Series): The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryu Antony Cummins, MA 9781786781734
RRP: £30.00£18.71This book is part of the unique Book of Samurai series that comprises the works of 17th-century samurai tactician Natori Sanjuro Masazumi, retainer and advisor to the lords of Kishu domain. It offers an unparalleled insight into the weaponry and armour... -
Be More Japan by DK Eyewitness 9780241664810
RRP: £20.00£14.69A fascinating journey through the wisdom and wonders of JapanIn love with all things Japan or looking to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life? From the philosophies of ikigai and wabi sabi to kitsch karaoke nights and futuristic robot... -
The Cat and The City: 'Vibrant and accomplished' David Mitchell by Nick Bradley
RRP: £9.99£7.32A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick'A love letter to Japan and its literature' Rowan Hisayo Buchanan'Ingenious... Touching, surprising and sometimes heartbreaking' Guardian'An ideal tonic for anyone craving far-flung adventure' Mail on Sunday'If you're itching... -
Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan: With an Extensive Introduction and Notes by Alexander Bennett Inazo Nitobe 9784805314890
RRP: £12.99£8.60**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way... -
War in Japan: 1467-1615 Stephen Turnbull (Author) 9781472851185
RRP: £11.99£8.43Fully illustrated with colour maps and 50 images, this is an accessible introduction to the most violent, turbulent, cruel and exciting chapter in Japanese history. In 1467 the Onin War ushered in a period of unparalleled conflict and rivalry in Japan... -
A History of Modern Manga by Insight Editions
RRP: £31.99£22.21Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647229146Author Insight EditionsFormat HardbackPage Count 204Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight EditionsWeight(grams) 1370gDimensions(mm) 287mm *... -
Naval Battles of the Second World War: Pacific and Far East by Marriott, Leo 9781399098984
RRP: £20.00£14.29The Second World War was a truly global conflict and maritime power played a major role in every theatre of operations. Land campaigns depended on supplies transported by sea, and victory or defeat depended on the outcome of naval battles. So Leo... -
Shockwave by Stephen Walker
RRP: £9.99£6.64THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'A stunning book, among the most immediate and thrilling works of history I have ever read' At 8:15am on August 6th 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped... -
The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon
RRP: £12.99£9.09'A mistress of wry observation and scalding wit ... The Pillow Book retains its fresh, authentic appeal more than 1,000 years after its inception' Japan TimesWritten by the court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon as a journal for her own amusement, The Pillow... -
The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual Antony Cummins, MA 9781780284934
RRP: £30.00£20.40The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual, The Book of Ninja provides a fully comprehensive guide to the ancient arts of the ninja, including espionage, warfare, trap building, infiltrating castles, assassination, hiding magic, lock... -
The Bells of Old Tokyo: Travels in Japanese Time by Anna Sherman
RRP: £10.99£7.51As read on BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardLonglisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize'Sherman's is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she... -
Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo 9781590309858
RRP: £21.00£13.96Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590309858Author Yamamoto TsunetomoFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)... -
Chinese Battleship vs Japanese Cruiser: Yalu River 1894 Benjamin Lai 9781472828408
RRP: £13.99£9.75The 1894-95 war between China and Japan, known in the West as the First Sino-Japanese War, lasted only nine months, but its impact resonates today. The Chinese Beiyang (Northern) Fleet was led by her flagship, Dingyuan, and her sister ship, Zhenyuan,... -
The Bells of Old Tokyo: Travels in Japanese Time by Anna Sherman 9781529000450
RRP: £14.99£10.95As read on BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardLonglisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize'Sherman's is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she... -
The Little Book of Sushi: A Pocket Guide to the Wonderful World of Sushi, Featuring Trivia, Recipes and More Rufus Cavendish 9781800078406
RRP: £6.99£5.00From seaweed-wrapped maki rolls to tuna-topped nigiri, dive into this celebration of one of the world's favourite delicacies There are few foods more recognizble than sushi. Originating in Japan, the iconic fluffy white rice that's topped, wrapped or... -
Underground by Haruki Murakami
RRP: £10.99£7.77Murakami tells the true story behind an act of terrorism that turned an average Monday morning into a national disaster.In spite of the perpetrators' intentions, the Tokyo gas attack left only twelve people dead, but thousands were injured and many... -
Last Writings: Nothingness and the Religious Worldview by Nishida Kitaro 9780824815547
RRP: £20.95£19.95His final essay, "The Logic of the Place of Nothingness and the Religious Worldview," completed in the last few months before his death, is a summation of his philosophy of religion and has come to be regarded as the foundational text of the... -
Modern Japan: A Very Short Introduction by Christopher Goto-Jones 9780199235698
RRP: £8.99£6.45Japan is arguably today's most successful industrial economy, combining almost unprecedented affluence with social stability and apparent harmony. Japanese goods and cultural products are consumed all over the world, ranging from animated movies and... -
Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation; The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword Colin M. Roach 9784805313312
RRP: £27.99£19.19With over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry.Historically, Japanese warriors considered their swords to be more elevated... -
Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942: The Allies' Lowest Ebb by Mark Stille 9781472854186
RRP: £16.99£12.28An detailed illustrated exploration of the Japanese raid into the Indian Ocean in April 1942 - one of the largest operations conducted by the Imperial Navy during the war. In the wake of Japan's conquest of Burma in early 1942, plans were formed by... -
Japan Story: In Search of a Nation, 1850 to the Present by Christopher Harding
RRP: £12.99£9.09This is a fresh and surprising account of Japan's culture from the 'opening up' of the country in the mid-nineteenth century to the present.'How much I admired it, what a lot I learned from it and, above all, how very much I enjoyed it ... Masterly.'... -
Four Reigns by Kukrit Pramoj 9789747100662
RRP: £25.99£21.67Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789747100662Author Kukrit PramojFormat PaperbackPage Count 663Imprint Firecracker InteractivePublisher Firecracker InteractiveWeight(grams) 454g -
Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World by Matt Alt
RRP: £12.99£8.60'Amazingly well researched, fabulously informative and an awful lot of fun. If you love Japanese culture or are just curious to know more I can't recommend this book highly enough' Jonathan Ross'A nerd- and generalist-friendly look at how Japan shaped... -
Japan at War in the Pacific: The Rise and Fall of the Japanese Empire in Asia: 1868-1945 by Jonathan Clements
RRP: £17.99£12.14"A lucid history of the rise and fall of militarism in Japan..." -New York Journal of BooksJapan at War in the Pacific recounts the dramatic story of Japan's transformation from a Samurai-led feudal society to a modern military-industrial empire in the...