and... and... and...

And Then, ranked as one of Soseki Natsume's most insightful and stirring novels, tells the story of Daisuke, a young Japanese man struggling with his personal purpose and identity, as well as the chan

A charming collection of fourteen well-loved verses, Korean and English Nursery Rhymes is an excellent introduction to Korean language and culture for young readers.This enchanting, beautifully illust

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Chinese fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.Chinese Myths and Legends is a delightfu

Widely acknowledged as "the father of the Japanese short story," Ryunosuke Akutagawa remains one of the most influential Japanese writers in history. Rashomon and Other Stories, a collection of his mo

The magic of the holidays comes alive all year long with these delightful and delicious decorated cakes from the author of Fabulous Party Cakes and Cupcakes. In her new book, Carol Deacon's incredible

"In this charming original fairy tale, children learn that the road to greatness lies in selflessness and that the loving kindness of a pure heart can awaken great love and power in another. Maya's mo

25 original origami projectsEasy-to-follow instructionsCreate your own boxes and bowls

Karate: Technique and Spirit teaches a unique integrated training of the body, mind, and spirit that points you toward the true essence of karate-do. The book covers both the techniques of Seido (sin

A collection of nursery rhymes in English and Chinese, some originating from each tradition, interspersed with facts about Chinese culture and traditions.

Fabulous Party Cakes and Cupcakes, by award-winning cake decorator Carol Deacon, is a perfect beginner's introduction to the often intimidating world of cake decorating, sugarcraft and fondant. Carol

Fabulous Party Cakes and Cupcakes, by award-winning cake decorator Carol Deacon, is a perfect beginner's introduction to the often intimidating world of cake decorating, sugarcraft and fondant. Carol

Happiness and Virtue Beyond East and West presents an important series of essays from Japanese and American authors examining essential virtues shared by both Eastern and Western cultures with the ult

Presents instructions and recipes for creating a variety of cakes and cupcakes for any occasion.

So annoying.In Young-hee's life everything feels wrong. It seemed like only yesterday that her world was just as it should be. But now her dad is gone, her mom is overextended, and Young-hee is forced

Go beyond speaking Japanese; peek into the soul of Japan. Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom is a delightfully illustrated compilation of Japanese traditional sayings (kotowaza). Some, like "Fall down

A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in an

Set against the backdrop of the Dutch invasion of Bali just over a century ago, and the resulting "mass suicides" of the Balinese royalty, Love and Death in Bali uses the tales of ordinary people to

Westerners familiar only with stereotypical images of bowing geisha and dark-suited businessmen will be surprised by the cast of characters translator Lane Dunlop introduces in this anthology. Lovers

**2020 Gourmand Food Culture Award Winner**With these fun, easy and delicious recipes, anyone can venture into the world of bento boxes--no special tools or containers necessary!Hosts of popular NHK World cooking show Bento Expo, Marc Matsumoto and Maki Ogawa share their bento-making expertise on the pages of this stunningly photographed cookbook. As a Japanese-American, Marc is ideally placed to help Western readers add Japanese touches to their lunches with easy-to-find ingredients. As a Japanese mom of teenage boys, Maki is an expert at creating simple yet delicious bento box combinations that can be put together easily every morning. Together they have created an accessible, authentic bento cookbook that everyone will enjoy.Ultimate Bento is packed with practical techniques, step-by-step instructions, and useful tips for 85 recipes that can be mixed-and-matched for 25 nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. Each bento in this book costs under $3 per serving, so you and your famil

Richly illustrated and exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas and hot springs known as Ryokans.It presents the finest Ryokans in Japan, from

Fly high with realistic paper models of some of the most astonishing aircraft and spacecraft ever designed!The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum hosts seven million visitors annually—a

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Media of the Year Award Winner**"Fifteen rhymes, one per spread, celebrate the changing seasons, flora and fauna, and idyllic rural life, providing an enchanting window

At least, a book that demystifies Korean cooking—the cuisine behind a growing food trend. Aromatic, savory, piquant, and robust—everyone is talking about the intriguing flavors and textures of Korean

Qigong Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient Chinese wellness discipline in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This introductory book contains the following vital information: T

With this yoga guide, you can delve into a sport as good for your mind as it is for your body—and become a part of the vast (and continually growing) yoga community in the US and beyond.Dating b