Japan category: 1648 books
Iga and Koka Ninja Skills
The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2013
The secret manuals of the oral tradition of the Iga and Koka Ninja, feared and respected across Japan for centuries—now in paperbackThrough patient and scholarly detective work, Antony Cummins and the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team have unearthed a Shinobi treasure. The 18th-century military...
The Basic Teachings of Happy Science
A Happiness Theory on Truth and Faith
Language: English
Release Date: June 4, 2016
Is it possible to consolidate the content of 1500 books into one? The author of this book, Master Ryuho Okawa is the founder of Happy Science, a religious organization in Japan which has members in more than 100 countries. Since 1985, within a span of around 30 years, he has published more than 1500...
Sick Joke
Cancer, Japan, and Back Again
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2010
Sick Joke is one quirky travelogue. Glenn Deir spent two years happily stumbling through the conundrums of Japanese culture. Then he got tonsil cancer and less happily stumbled through the conundrums of medical culture. Sick Joke is a tale of two journeys told simultaneously that will make you laugh out loud.
by Ronald L. McDonald
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2016
Japanese Aikido is one of the most interesting and widely practiced martial arts in the world. It involves religion, discipline, style and dedication in order to be proficient in this graceful art.
McDonald, a student of Aikido, believes every book should be written to pass on knowledge of...
Old Tokyo
Walks in the City of the Shogun
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2012
This Tokyo guidebook provides an intimate and detailed look at Japan's dynamic capital.
Walking is the best way to get to know any city and here is a walker's guide to Tokyo—one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Author and Tokyo native Sumiko Enbutso leads readers through Tokyo's...
A Brief History of the Martial Arts
East Asian Fighting Styles, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2016
Folk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities. Today, dozens of East Asian fighting styles trace their roots back to the Buddhist brawlers of Shaolin, although any quest for the true story soon wanders into a labyrinth of forgeries, secret texts and modern retellings.
This...
Ninjutsu
Facts, Legends, and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
All the facts, legends and technique of the ninja are presented here y one of the foremost authorities on the subject.
The Ninja, also known as Shinobi, inspired awe and terror in equal measure. Master of espionage and assassination, stealth and concealment, the ninja's ability to move swiftly...
The Ninja Defense
A Modern Master's Approach to Universal Dangers (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Master the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu with this illustrated, informative guide.
In The Ninja Defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. Stephen K. Hayes is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member, founder of To-Shin Do, and acknowledged...
Illustrated Ninja Handbook
Hidden Techniques of Ninjutsu
Language: English
Release Date: March 18, 2014
Learn to master ninjutsu techniques and the Budo warrior ethos with this informative and entertaining martial arts guide.
Welcome to the secret world of the ninja master! The Illustrated Ninja Handbook is your ultimate guide to the esoteric knowledge and teachings of the ancient Japanese shinobi....
Asian Face Reading
Unlock the Secrets Hidden in the Human Face
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Imagine how much you could learn if you knew how to evaluate a person's character, health, fortune, social status, sexual charisma, and life expectancy from a careful reading of his or her face.
Face reading, a practice as old as man, is a universal art that we all use every day-with varying...
Ikigai
Giving every day meaning and joy
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2018
Ikigai is a traditional Japanese concept that embodies happiness in living. It is, essentially, the reason that you get up in the morning. This book is about finding your ikigai - identifying your purpose or passion and using this knowledge to achieve greater happiness in your life. Your ikigai doesn't...
by Jason Wallace
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2014
Long before Japan was united under the Tokugawa Shogunate, the northern island of Ezo (modern Hokkaido) was invaded, ruled, and pillaged by the Japanese for financial and political gain, marginalizing the native people there. They never officially colonized the island until the late 1800s but for centuries, practiced "proto-colonization."
by Senzaki, Travis
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2018
How do you earn the MEXT scholarship for graduate studies in Japan?
Mastering the MEXT Scholarship Application: The TranSenz Guide is your step-by-step guide to the scholarship application process and maximizing your chances of success.
Regardless of whether you're hearing about the...
by Rodney Clark
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2013
This Japanese business guide takes an honest look at the Japanese company in its full historical, industrial, and societal contexts.
The author explains how the Japanese company is run and how its workings affect those associated with it-and the people of Japan in general. The author also examines...