Singapore. Singapore University Press. 2003. xii + 269pp, appendices, glossary, bibliography, index, paperback. In this book, the author sets out some of the major issues in English language research and suggests where to look for more information and ideas. Exercises in the text add practical ways of engaging with research..... More
London. Constable. 2020. Black and white photographic illustrations, 352pp, 22.4 x 14.3cm. Paperback. "Today we take it for granted that Japan is a forge of the world's fantasies: the birthplace of Transformers and Pokemon, of food trends like ramen and artisanal whisky and cutting-edge manga and anime. But it wasn't..... More
Bangkok. White Lotus. 2009. Maps, colour photographic illustrations, ix + 100 pages, index, references, notes, paperback. Dress, Textiles, and Identity of the Black Tai of Loei Province, Northeast Thailand examines the contemporary role of traditional and tradition-based Black Tai textiles and dress as material and symbolic representations of Black Tai..... More
Melbourne. Japanese Studies Centre, Monash University. 1996. 230 + 18pp, paperback, quarto. "This textbook was prepared to provide reading exercises for Japanese learners at the intermediate level. The reading passages, selected form Yoshio Sugimoto's Osutoraria 6000 Nichi (6000 days in Australia) deal with various aspects of Australia-Japan relations." From the..... More
Clayton. Monash University Press. 2021. Black and white and colour photographic plates, xii + 223pp, notes, bibliography, index, 23.5 x 15.3cm. "The Emperor's Grace is the story of the men of "C" Force - the first contingent of Australian, British and Dutch POWs shipped from Singapore to Japan in November..... More
London. Penguin. (Circa 2020). [Reprint]. Translated from the Japanese with an introduction by Nobuyuki Yuasa. Notes, maps, black and white illustrations, 167pp, notes, paperback. "In his perfectly crafted haiku poems, Basho described the natural world with great simplicity and delicacy of feeling. When he composed "The Narrow Road to the..... More
Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2012. Black and white photographic illustrations, xxi + 273 pages, index, bibliography, notes, dustjacket. The rise of independent cinema in Southeast Asia, and the emergence of a new generation of filmmakers there, is among the most significant recent developments in global cinema. The advent..... More
London. Kegan Paul. 1991. Maps, tables, figures, appendices, notes, references, index, xviii + 328pp.. Japanese Studies Series. An excellent copy in a dustjacket. This book provides a detailed ethnographic account of two modern suburban communities in Japan, an area that has had little attention in the literature. Most studies have..... More
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2022. Foreword by Alexander Bennett. Profuse colour illustrations, 239pp. Hardback in dustjacket. "The ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture! The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period..... More
United States. University of Hawaii Press. 2010. viii + 199 pages, index, bibliography, notes, paperback. "The Other Women's Lib" provides the first systematic analysis of Japanese literary feminist discourse of the 1960s - a full decade before the 'women's lib' movement emerged in Japan. It highlights the work of three..... More
Folkestone. Global Oriental Ltd, 2007. xviii + 235pp, bibliography, index, dustjacket. Introduces the concepts of naturalization and naturalized modernity and uses them as tools for understanding the way modernity has been experienced and portrayed in Japanese literature since the end of the Second World War. Special emphasis is given to..... More
Sydney. Oriental Society of Australia. 2017. Bilingual English-Japanese. Colour photographic illustrations, 203pp, bibliography, paperback. The year 2015 marked the seventieth anniversary of the end of the Asia–Pacific War. From 30 September to 2 October, the Department of Japanese Studies at the University of Sydney held a commemorative international conference entitled..... More
Folkestone. Global Oriental Ltd, 2004. 176pp. Hardback. Provides a suggestion that countries with socialized healthcare systems should be closely watching Japan as it attempts to balance social needs with economic viability. This book examines this critical certainty. It is for anyone whose work or interests are concerned with Japanese healthcare..... More
United States: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2016. 76 colour photos, paperback. "Maido (my-dough, not to be confused with that childhood favourite, Play-Doh) describes the most common Japanese gestures and defines their meanings and the cultural contexts that surround them. Japanese gestures are a world of their own, much the way the..... More
United States. The New Press. 1992. xiii + 479, notes, prior owner's name front free endpaper, a good paperback copy. When referring to this item please quote stockid 176579. More
Hong Kong. Blacksmith Books. 2017. Black and white cartoon illustrations, 292pp, 21.5 x 14cm. Paperback. When referring to this item please quote stockid 173134. More
Boston. Wisdom Publications. 2007. xxix + 320pp, appendix, notes, bibliography, index, dustjacket. In this book the Dalai Lama sets out the key principles of Buddhism, showing how the mind can be transformed, and suffering overcome, through love, compassion, and a true understanding of the nature of reality. By illustrating his..... More
London. Philip Wilson. 2003. Map, decorative endpapers, colour and black and white photographic illustrations, 192pp, appendix, glossary, notes, bibliography, index, very good hardback in dustjacket. "This volume introduces themes relating to the history, production, meaning, collection and continuing impact of textiles from Burma. It explores these themes in social, cultural..... More
Mansfield Center. Martino. ( 2000). Black and white line illustrations, ix + 322pp, index. Originally published in Paris in 1900. Describes over 500 early Japanese books in the Bibliotheque Nationale, plus information on the history of engraving of Japanese books, and on individual artists. When referring to this item please..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2022. Colour photographic plates, black & white illustrations, 240pp. Paperback. "Clarity. Health. Peace of mind. These are the goals of the Way of Tea. In this book, readers will learn more about all aspects of tea - from the practical to the spiritual - and how they can..... More
Paris. Les Indes Savantes. 2003. Reprint. 987pp, gilt spine and upper cover, thick quarto. Facsimile of the second enlarged edition of this Annamite (Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam) to French dictionary which was first published in 1898. When referring to this item please quote stockid 67303. More
U.K. Dorling Kindersley. 2008. Maps, colour illustrations, 208pp, phrase index, index, paperback. This fascinating city; the world's largest metropolis, is becoming increasingly popular with and accessible to foreign visitors. Few people today are not affected by the creativity, culture and economy of Tokyo, yet this megacity remains an enigma for..... More
United States. Dover Publications. 2006. Colour illustrations, 128 pages, accompanying CD-ROM, paperback. Superb collection of authentic Japanese art and design reproduced directly from rare and costly sources includes birds, florals, animals, fish, crests, geometric designs, and patterns. An invaluable resource for professional and amateur artists and craftspeople. Over 260 color..... More
Folkestone. Global Oriental. 2007. 139pp, bibliography, index, dustjacket. Presents a study of Hasegawa Nyozekan (1895-1969), which examines his life and intellectual contributions as a pre-eminent liberal reformer through his role as a journalist and social critic, particularly in pre-war and wartime Japan. When referring to this item please quote stockid..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2021. 16 cards sized 3 3-4 x 4 1-2 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm), 17 envelopes. When referring to this item please quote stockid 174406. More