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(Updated 15 May, 2008)

Traditional Japanese Music

The steady, rhythmic plucking sound of the shamisen has long been associated with the rarefied surroundings of Kabuki theaters and geisha performing for customers in genteel teahouses. For ma… read more

(Updated 8 May, 2008)

Avatars and Antiheroes
A Guide to Contemporary Chinese Artists
Claudia Albertini
PRICE:$34.59
Showcases forty of the latest and most relevant contemporary artists from China.

Read Real Japanese Essays:
Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors
Edited by Janet Ashby
Narrated by Reiko Matsunaga
PRICE:$24.00
Read Real Japanese Essays presents short works by eight established writers, including Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto.

Read Real Japanese Fiction:
Short Stories by Contemporary Writers
Edited by Michael Emmerich
Narrated by Reiko Matsunaga
PRICE:$24.00
Read Real Japanese Fiction presents short works by six outstanding writers, from popular to avant-garde.

Izakaya
The Japanese Pub Cookbook
Mark Robinson
PRICE:$25.00
This is the first publication in English to delve into every aspect of the izakaya, or Japanese "pub"—a unique and vital cornerstone of Japanese food culture.

The 36 Secret Strategies of the Martial Arts
The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War, Business, and Life
Hiroshi Moriya
Translated by William Scott Wilson
PRICE:$19.00
A collection of ancient Chinese maxims that encapsulate some of the Far East's most cunning tactics for battle and deception—and as such offer invaluable insights into facets of the Oriental mind.

A Geisha's Journey
My Life as a Kyoto Apprentice
Photographs by Naoyuki Ogino
Text by Komomo
PRICE:$29.95
A Geisha's Journey is a tribute to those whose daily lives keep traditional culture vibrant, healthy, and –more important –still significant in an increasingly different world.

The Asian Vegan Kitchen
Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors
Hema Parekh
Photographs by Tae Hamamura
PRICE:$19.95
A collection of recipes from across Asia, featuring the spices and the many tasty ingredients that have made these cuisines popular world-wide.

The Secret Teachings of Aikido
Morihei Ueshiba
PRICE:$35.00
"The purpose of Aikido is to harmonize oneself with the divine, and work for a better world."—by Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido

Japanese for Busy People II: Text
Revised 3rd Edition
Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT)
PRICE:$29.00
A free CD containing 47 minutes of listening practice based on 94 dialogues introduced in the book.

A Flower Lover's Guide to Tokyo
40 Walks for All Seasons
Sumiko Enbutsu
PRICE:$22.00
Sumiko Enbutsu has selected fifteen plants on the basis of their iconic status in Japanese culture with explaining the historical and cultural background and outlines easy-to-follow walking routes of the best spots around Tokyo.

THE HIDDEN WORLD OF A REAL-LIFE GEISHA – IN KYOTO TODAY!

A Geisha's Journey follows a modern-day young woman from her decision to become an apprentice at the age o… read more
(8 May, 2008)

Offers short descriptions of the traditional Japanese music from Columbia Music Entertainment.

Performing Arts Network Japan introduces the stimulating and highly diverse Japanese arts scene.

Golden Week and the Art of Japanese Travel

Each year in Japan, the end of April is eagerly awaited by young and old alike, heralding the arrival … read more
(30 Apr, 2008)



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