Lanham. Lexington Books. 2014. Black and white illustrations, xii + 209pp, bibliography, index, 23.5 x 16cm. A very good hardback copy. Asia World Series. "Heritage Politics: Shuri Castle and Okinawa's Incorporation into Modern Japan, 1879-2000 is a study of Okinawa's incorporation into a subordinate position in the Japanese nation-state, and..... More
Lanham. Rowman & Littlefield. 2012. Map of the East China Sea with the Ryukyu Islands highlighted, map of US military bases on Okinawa Island, black and white photographic illustrations, xiii + 297pp, bibliography, index, 23.4 x 16cm. A very good hardback copy in dustjacket. "Resistant Islands offers a comprehensive overview..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 1984. Reprint. 1109pp, 23.5 x 16.5cm. Edges lightly foxed, small price stickers on dustjacket front and slipcase, dustjacket little worn upper edge, slipcase patchily browned, otherwise a very good copy. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 172426). More
Rutland. Tuttle. 1986. Reprint. 1109pp, 23.5 x 16.5cm. Large inscription on first blank, dustjacket little soiled, slipcase lightly bumped on corners with small closed tear on tail of spine, otherwise a very good copy. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 172425). More
Lanham. Lexington Books. 2014. Black and white photographic illustrations, xiv + 205pp, references, index, 22.7 x 15.2cm. Little wear to paperback covers, otherwise a very good copy. "This book examines the literature of Shiga Naoya, who is highly regarded in modern Japan for his unique style and methods of describing..... More
Honolulu. University of Hawaii Press. 2014. Black and white photographic illustrations, viii + 360, bibliography, glossary, index, 22.8 x 15.2cm. Lower corner little marked, paperback covers lightly worn, otherwise a very good copy. "What are people's life experiences in present-day Japan? This timely volume addresses fundamental questions vital to understanding..... More
Farnham, Surrey. Ashgate. 2015. Reprint. Map of East China Sea with Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands highlighted, xx + 182pp, index, 24 x 16cm. A very good hardback copy. "The increase in new complex security challenges and the heightening significance of a diverse array of actors has simultaneously posed a challenge to traditional..... More
![野宮. [Nonomiya]. [Noh Book on Nonomiya]. SAKON KANSE, 観世左近](/pictures/thumb/172411.jpg?v=1610586020)
京都. [Kyoto]. 檜書店. [Hinoki Shoten]. Showa 48 [1973]. Black and white line illustrations, 35pp, 13 x 9cm, title pasted on cover, good copy. This small book shows words and choreography of a Noh play, Nonomiya, which is based on Tale of Genji. The book was published in this charming hand..... More
![新編懐古縞. [Shinpen kaiko shima]. [New Edition. Old Fabric Designs]. STUNNING JAPANESE...](/pictures/thumb/172398.jpg?v=1610671556)
No place of publication. 八宝堂. [Hachihodo]. (Circa1935). 30 full page highly attractive colour woodblock plates in card and paper mats with accompanying title page on card. Minor damage to a few mats but importantly the prints are very good. 37.5 x 27.5cm, presented in slightly faded Japanese cloth case with..... More
Japan. Tuttle Shokai Inc., 2015. Features 200 woodblock prints, 168pp, dustjacket. Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, "Japan Journeys" offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations. Art historian Andreas Marks has gathered together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still..... More
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2010. Colour photographic illustrations, 336 pages, bibliography, index, in dustjacket. 31.1 x 23.8cm. Japanese woodblock prints, or "ukiyo-e," are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese..... More
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2003. Paperback, 106pp. "Often used to explain Japanese business competition, Musashi's Book of Five Rings is more properly a definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors - the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashi. Famed martial artist Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without..... More
