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  • A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma & Britain: 1941–45 by Robert Lyman

    A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma & Britain: 1941–45 by Robert Lyman

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    SHORTLISTED FOR THE RUSI DUKE OF WELLINGTON MEDAL FOR MILITARY HISTORY 2022 'This is a superb book.' - James Holland In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories...
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  • Auspicious Animals: The Art of Good Omens Jun ichi Uchiyama 9784756254290

    Auspicious Animals: The Art of Good Omens Jun ichi Uchiyama 9784756254290

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784756254290Author Jun ichi UchiyamaFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Pie International Co., Ltd.Publisher Pie International Co., Ltd.
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  • Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone by Richard Lloyd Parry 9781784704889

    Ghosts of the Tsunami: Death and Life in Japan's Disaster Zone by Richard Lloyd Parry 9781784704889

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    'A remarkable and deeply moving book' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of Do No Harm'A breathtaking, extraordinary work of non-fiction' Times Literary SupplementOn 11 March 2011, a massive earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of...
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  • Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan Andreas Marks 9784805313107

    Japan Journeys: Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan Andreas Marks 9784805313107

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    Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots...
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  • To Stand with the Nations of the World: Japan's Meiji Restoration in World History by Mark Ravina 9780190088378

    To Stand with the Nations of the World: Japan's Meiji Restoration in World History by Mark Ravina 9780190088378

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    The samurai radicals who overthrew the last shogun in 1868 promised to restore ancient and pure Japanese ways. Foreign observers were terrified that Japan would lapse into violent xenophobia. But the new Meiji government took an opposite course. It...
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  • Samurai: The Last Warrior: A History by John Man 9780062202673

    Samurai: The Last Warrior: A History by John Man 9780062202673

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062202673Author John ManFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...
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  • In the Service of the Shogun: The Real Story of William Adams by Frederik Cryns 9781789148640

    In the Service of the Shogun: The Real Story of William Adams by Frederik Cryns 9781789148640

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    In 1600, English helmsman William Adams washed ashore in Japan, and was interrogated by Tokugawa Ieyasu, Japan's most powerful warlord and soon-to-be shogun. Far from executing Adams as a pirate, Ieyasu made him one of his most trusted advisers. This...
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  • The Samurai Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class by Constantine Vaporis

    The Samurai Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class by Constantine Vaporis

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    A captivating and comprehensive guide to Japan's elite class of warriors-revised and updated with over 70 color photographs!The Samurai played a leading role in Japanese society for centuries, and this is the first encyclopedia to showcase the...
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  • Yokosuka D4Y 'Judy' Units by Mark Chambers

    Yokosuka D4Y 'Judy' Units by Mark Chambers

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    In 1938, the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal, acting under the requirements issued by the Kaigun Koku Hombu for a Navy Experimental 13-Shi Carrier Borne specification for a dive-bomber to replace the venerable 'Val' aboard carriers. The resulting...
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  • A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony: Revised and Expanded by Hector Garcia

    A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony: Revised and Expanded by Hector Garcia

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    Created 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...
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  • Seventeen: the new novel from the bestselling Japanese sensation Hideo Yokoyama 9781786484628

    Seventeen: the new novel from the bestselling Japanese sensation Hideo Yokoyama 9781786484628

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    FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SIX FOUR: A TENSE INVESTIGATION IN THE AFTERMATH OF AN AIR DISASTER - FOR FANS OF SPOTLIGHT AND AFTER THE CRASH.'He's a master' New York Times Book Review'Very different . . . to almost anything out there'...
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  • The Japanese: A History in Twenty Lives by Christopher Harding

    The Japanese: A History in Twenty Lives by Christopher Harding

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    A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020'Mightily impressive ... a marvellous read' Sunday TimesFrom the acclaimed author of Japan Story, this is the history of Japan, distilled into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals. The vivid and entertaining...
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  • Bankei Zen: Translations from the Record of Bankei by Yoshito Hakeda 9780802131843

    Bankei Zen: Translations from the Record of Bankei by Yoshito Hakeda 9780802131843

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    The eccentric Bankei has long been an underground hero in the world of Zen. At a time when Zen was becoming overly formalized in Japan, he stressed its relevance to everyday life, insisting on the importance of naturalness and spontaneity.About the...
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  • Floating Clouds by Fumiko Hayashi

    Floating Clouds by Fumiko Hayashi

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    In this groundbreaking novel, Fumiko Hayashi tells the powerful story of tormented love and one woman's struggle to navigate the cruel realities of postwar Japan. The novel's characters, particularly its resilient heroine Koda Yukiko, find themselves...
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  • The Railway Man by Eric Lomax 9780099582311

    The Railway Man by Eric Lomax 9780099582311

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    NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING COLIN FIRTH, NICOLE KIDMAN AND JEREMY IRVINEDuring the second world war Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio.Left emotionally...
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  • A Brief History of the Samurai by Jonathan Clements

    A Brief History of the Samurai by Jonathan Clements

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    From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of...
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  • Zen at War by Brian Daizen Victoria 9780742539266

    Zen at War by Brian Daizen Victoria 9780742539266

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    A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on...
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  • What Is Japanese Cinema?: A History by Yomota Inuhiko 9780231191630

    What Is Japanese Cinema?: A History by Yomota Inuhiko 9780231191630

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    What might Godzilla and Kurosawa have in common? What, if anything, links Ozu's sparse portraits of domestic life and the colorful worlds of anime? In What Is Japanese Cinema? Yomota Inuhiko provides a concise and lively history of Japanese film that...
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  • Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand 9780007580576

    Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand 9780007580576

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    The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, now a major motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie. THE INTERNATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER In 1943 a bomber crashes into the Pacific Ocean. Against all odds, one young lieutenant...
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  • A History of Japan in Manga: Samurai, Shoguns and World War II by Kanaya Shunichiro

    A History of Japan in Manga: Samurai, Shoguns and World War II by Kanaya Shunichiro

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    The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all...
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  • The Tales of Ise by Peter Macmillan

    The Tales of Ise by Peter Macmillan

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    One of the three seminal works of Japanese literature, this beautiful collection of poems and tales offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan.Along with the Tale of Genji and One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, The Tales of Ise is considered one of...
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  • The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks: Sake, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Other Beverages by Stephen Lyman

    The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks: Sake, Shochu, Japanese Whisky, Beer, Wine, Cocktails and Other Beverages by Stephen Lyman

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    Drink your way through Japan (even from home) with the help of this book! Japan is home to some of the world's most interesting alcoholic beverages from traditional Sake and Shochu to Japanese whisky, beer, wine and cocktails that are winning global...
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  • Netsuke: 100 miniature masterpieces from Japan Noriko Tsuchiya 9780714124810

    Netsuke: 100 miniature masterpieces from Japan Noriko Tsuchiya 9780714124810

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    Netsuke have once again come to the fore in the popular imagination of the public. In part this is due to the phenomenal success of Edmund De Waal's 2010 book, Hare with the Amber Eyes, which highlights a treasured netsuke collection that was challenged...
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  • 'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan's Blossoms by Naoko Abe

    'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman Who Saved Japan's Blossoms by Naoko Abe

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    The irresistible story of Japanese cherry blossoms, threatened by political ideology and saved by an unknown Englishman'This is not just a tale of trees, but of . . . endeavour, war and reconciliation' Sunday TimesCollingwood Ingram, born in 1880, became...
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  • Okinawa by Susumu Higa

    Okinawa by Susumu Higa

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683961185Author Susumu HigaFormat PaperbackPage Count 544Imprint FantagraphicsPublisher Fantagraphics
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  • Migrant Labour in Japan by Yoko Sellek 9780333804322

    Migrant Labour in Japan by Yoko Sellek 9780333804322

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    This book explores the impact of foreign migrant workers on elements of sovereign power in Japan and examines how the country's immigration control has been reshaped by the existence of these workers. It traces the changing situation of foreign migrant...
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  • Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat: Mofusand's 1st Illustration Book! JUNO 9781772943528

    Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat: Mofusand's 1st Illustration Book! JUNO 9781772943528

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    Where would you like to travel? The aquarium, the amusement park, the great outdoors, the hot springs... Make a plan and pack your little bag! The cute kitties of Mofusand have conquered Japan and now, they're taking a trip! Incredible illustrator...
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  • Yukikaze's War: The Unsinkable Japanese Destroyer and World War II in the Pacific by Brett L. Walker 9781108837293

    Yukikaze's War: The Unsinkable Japanese Destroyer and World War II in the Pacific by Brett L. Walker 9781108837293

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    Only one elite Imperial Japanese Navy destroyer survived the cruel ocean battlefields of World War II. This is her story. Brett Walker, historian and captain, delves into questions of mechanics, armaments, navigation, training, and even indoctrination,...
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  • As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams: Recollections of a Woman in Eleventh-century Japan by Sarashina

    As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams: Recollections of a Woman in Eleventh-century Japan by Sarashina

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    As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams is a unique autobiography in which the anonymous writer known as Lady Sarashina intersperses personal reflections, anecdotes and lyrical poems with accounts of her travels and evocative descriptions of the Japanese...
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  • Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Aftermath of World War II by John W. Dower

    Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Aftermath of World War II by John W. Dower

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    Drawing on a vast range of sources, from manga comics to MacArthur's report to Congress, this monumental new work by America's foremost historian of modern Japan traces the impact of defeat and reconstruction on every aspect of Japan's national life...
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  • The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Murasaki Shikibu

    The Diary of Lady Murasaki by Murasaki Shikibu

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    The Diary recorded by Lady Murasaki (c. 973-c. 1020), author of The Tale of Genji, is an intimate picture of her life as tutor and companion to the young Empress Shoshi. Told in a series of vignettes, it offers revealing glimpses of the Japanese imperial...
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  • A History of Tokyo 1867-1989: From EDO to SHOWA: The Emergence of the World's Greatest City Edward Seidensticker 9784805318119

    A History of Tokyo 1867-1989: From EDO to SHOWA: The Emergence of the World's Greatest City Edward Seidensticker 9784805318119

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    Explore Tokyo's incredible journey from a feudal past to a global metropolis in Edward Seidensticker's captivating narrative, a must-read for history enthusiasts and curious travelers eager to delve into the city's remarkable evolution.Edward...
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  • Japanese Combined Fleet 1941–42: The IJN at its zenith, Pearl Harbor to Midway by Mark Stille 9781472856432

    Japanese Combined Fleet 1941–42: The IJN at its zenith, Pearl Harbor to Midway by Mark Stille 9781472856432

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    Launching Osprey's new Fleet series, this is a spectacularly illustrated, concise and comprehensive account of the Imperial Japanese Navy's striking force at the height of its power. The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) entered the Pacific War as one of...
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  • War in Japan: 1467-1615 Stephen Turnbull (Author) 9781472851185

    War in Japan: 1467-1615 Stephen Turnbull (Author) 9781472851185

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    Fully 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...
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  • Red Star Versus Rising Sun: Volume 1: The Conquest of Manchuria 1931-1938 by Adrien Fontanellaz

    Red Star Versus Rising Sun: Volume 1: The Conquest of Manchuria 1931-1938 by Adrien Fontanellaz

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914377808Author Adrien FontanellazFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company
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  • Crucible of Hell: Okinawa: The Last Great Battle of the Second World War by Saul David

    Crucible of Hell: Okinawa: The Last Great Battle of the Second World War by Saul David

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    'Excellent' Antony Beevor 'Saul David is a brilliant historian ... In shocking and jaw-dropping detail, he brings a battle that deserves far greater prominence and understanding vividly back to life'...
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  • Soul of the Samurai: Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido Thomas Cleary 9780804848954

    Soul of the Samurai: Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido Thomas Cleary 9780804848954

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    Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido.In Soul of the Samurai, bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings according to...
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  • A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness by NHK TV

    A Slow Death: 83 Days of Radiation Sickness by NHK TV

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    Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942993544Author NHK TV CrewFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Vertical, Inc.Publisher Vertical, Inc.Weight(grams) 203g
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  • The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture by Sandra Buckley 9780415481526

    The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture by Sandra Buckley 9780415481526

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    With more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture offers extensive coverage of Japanese culture spanning from the end of the Japanese Imperialist period in 1945, right up to the present day. Entries...
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  • Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942: The Allies' Lowest Ebb by Mark Stille 9781472854186

    Japan’s Indian Ocean Raid 1942: The Allies' Lowest Ebb by Mark Stille 9781472854186

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    An 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...
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