Zen texts from China and Japan should be within easy reach of students for inspiration and understanding. This glossary answers the needs of serious students of Zen. It includes 5,500 entries on Zen t
“Satoshi Kon makes an art of Japanese anime.”—Rolling Stone The head-spinning anime fantasy Paprika (2006) introduced new viewers to one of Japan’s most visionary directors. Satoshi Kon crashed onto
The true story of how one Japanese village suffered and survived the mercury poisoning of its waters.A powerful graphic novel /manga that tells the story of "Minamata disease," a debilitating and some
A delicious collection of essays, recipes, and practical plant information exploring Japan's thriving culture of foraged foods.From bracken to butterbur to "princess" bamboo, some of Japan's most icon
An accessible compendium of the most important aspects of Japanese arts, culture and history, for quick reference or a longer, in-depth read, for actual and armchair travelers alike..This friendly gui
Adventuring, wandering, discovery: this is the guidebook to Tokyo that Japan lovers and the curious have been waiting for.Tokyo Stroll is for travelers who want to wander the streets and discover the
