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Once upon a time in Japan, there was a province where parents who reached the age of sixty had to be abandoned deep in the woods on a hill called Ubasute-yama... Was the story based on a real practice?History is written and re-written by the victors of history, but folktales are told and retold by folks of the ordinary. The truths they intend to convey can differ greatly...A collection of 28 Japanese folktales coupled with a digestible explanation of the cultural and historical background of each. An excellent entry point into learning Japanese culture. Read more

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The chilling consequences of greed, supernatural, wrath, and innocent mistakes... horror tales and yokai stories have been passed down orally to warn the Japanese people against overstepping their bounds in the realms of morality and the divine. Journey through the most powerful narratives that have captivated the Japanese people and shaped their worldview, each story enriched with cultural and historical insights by storyteller Kyota Ko.The folktales included are:六部殺し - The Murderer of Rokubu歌い骸骨 - The Singing Skull佐吉船 - Sakichi's Boat飯降山 - Mount Iburi古寺の化け物 - The Monster of the Weathered Temple牡丹灯籠 - The Peony Lantern加茂湖の主 - The Goddess of Lake Kamo死神 - Death猫山の話 - The Story of Neko-yama牛方と山姥 - The Cowherd and the Yamamba導き地蔵 - Michibiki Jizō吉作落とし - Kissaku's Plungeおいてけ掘 - Leave it at the Moat羅生門の老婆の話 - The Tale of the Old Woman at Rajōmon十六人谷 - Sixteen-men Valley安珍清姫 - Anchin and Kiyo-hime夜中のお弔い - The Funeral at Midnight番町皿屋敷 - The Saucher Mansion at Banchō百物語 - A Hundred Ghost Stories三本枝のカミソリ狐 - The Razor Fox of Sanbon-edaあの世の入り口 - The Entrance to the Underworld Read more

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A lavish collector’s edition of the complete poems of eminent Japanese master of the haiku, Matsuo Bashō—​with a new index that contains the full Japanese text of the original poems. Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694) is arguably the greatest figure in the history of Japanese literature and the master of the haiku. Bashō: The Complete Haiku of Matsuo Bashō offers in English a full picture of the haiku of Bashō, 980 poems in all.   In Fitzsimons’s beautiful rendering, Bashō is much more than a philosopher of the natural world and the leading exponent of a refined Japanese sensibility. He is also a poet of queer love and eroticism; of the city as well as the country, the indoors and the outdoors, travel and staying put; of lonesomeness as well as the desire to be alone. Bashō: The Complete Haiku of Matsuo Bashō reveals how this work speaks to our concerns today as much as it captures a Japan emerging from the Middle Ages. For dedicated scholars and those coming upon Bashō for the first time, this beautiful collector’s edition of Fitzsimons’s elegant award-winning translation, with the original Japanese (including kanji, hiragana, and katakana), allows readers to enjoy these works in all their glory. Read more

'If you loved Before The Coffee Gets Cold you will love this!''A perfect, feel-good story about finding joy in unexpected connections, ideal for those who love a cosy, heartwarming escape!''Bubble bath fiction' The Herald'A delightful tale of community and connection' My WeeklyWelcome to Tenderness! A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness. At first glance, it's a store like any other.Sure, it's a bit odd that the handsome manager has his own fan club. And perhaps the customers are somewhat eccentric. But there's a warmth about Tenderness that draws you in.The bright lights are always on. The employees know you by name. And the shelves are stacked with delicious treats, from strong hot coffee to sweet parfaits, egg sandos to ramen, crispy fried chicken to refreshing soba. After a while, you get the feeling that whatever you need might just be waiting for you here...The Convenience Store by the Sea is the heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese author Sonoko Machida. A a series of interconnected vignettes set in a 24/7 Japanese convenience store, the novel tells the delightfully quirky and heartfelt stories of the store's customers and employees, offering us all a unique recipe for a good, fulfilling life. Translated by Bruno Navasky. Read more

In this fascinating document, one of Japan's best known-and controversial-writers created what might be termed a new literary form. It is new because it combines elements of many existing types of writing, yet in the end fits into none of them.At one level, it may be read as an account of how a puny, bookish boy discovered the importance of his own physical being; the "sun and steel" of the title are themselves symbols respectively of the cult of the open air and the weights used in bodybuilding. At another level, it is a discussion by a major novelist of the relation between action and art, and his own highly polished art in particular. More personally, it is an account of one individual's search for identity and self-integration. Or again, the work could be seen as a demonstration of how an intensely individual preoccupation can be developed into a profound philosophy of life.All these elements are woven together by Mishima's complex yet polished and supple style. The confession and the self-analysis, the philosophy and the poetry combine in the end to create something that is in itself perfect and self-sufficient. It is a piece of literature that is as carefully fashioned as Mishima's novels, and at the same time provides an indispensable key to the understanding of them as art.The road Mishima took to salvation is a highly personal one. Yet here, ultimately, one detects the unmistakable tones of a self transcending the particular and attaining to a poetic vision of the universal. The book is therefore a moving document, and is highly significant as a pointer to the future development of one of the most interesting novelists of modern times. Read more

"A nonchalant string of anecdotes and wisecracks, told by a fellow who doesn't have a name, and has never caught a mouse, and isn't much good for anything except watching human beings in action…" —The New Yorker Written from 1904 through 1906, Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat, satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society during the Meiji era. With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him. A classic of Japanese literature, I Am a Cat is one of Soseki's best-known novels. Considered by many as the most significant writer in modern Japanese history, Soseki's I Am a Cat is a classic novel sure to be enjoyed for years to come. Read more

This is the essential English edition of the complete poems of the eminent Japanese master of the haiku, Matsuo Bashō.   Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694) is arguably the greatest figure in the history of Japanese literature and the master of the haiku. Bashō: The Complete Haiku of Matsuo Bashō offers in English a full picture of the haiku of Bashō, 980 poems in all. Andrew Fitzsimons’ translation is the first to adhere strictly to form: all of the poems are translated following the syllabic count of the originals. This book also translates a number of Bashō’s headnotes to poems ignored by previous English-language translators.   In Fitzsimons’ beautiful rendering, Bashō is much more than a philosopher of the natural world and the leading exponent of a refined Japanese sensibility. He is also a poet of queer love and eroticism; of the city as well as the country, the indoors and the outdoors, travel and staying put; of lonesomeness as well as the desire to be alone. His poetry explores the full range of social experience in Edo Japan as he moved among friends and followers high and low, the elite and the demi-monde, the less fortunate: poor farmers, abandoned children, disregarded elders. Bashō: The Complete Haiku of Matsuo Bashō reveals how this work speaks to our concerns today as much as it captures a Japan emerging from the Middle Ages. For dedicated scholars and those coming upon Bashō for the first time, Fitzsimons’ elegant translation—with an insightful introduction and helpful notes—allows readers to enjoy these works in all their glory.   Read more

31-Page Printable Workbook Included!If you’ve always wanted to wake up feeling energized, knowing exactly what drives you, and living a life filled with passion and purpose—but you’re stuck in an endless cycle of stress, burnout, and uncertainty—then keep reading…Are you sick and tired of feeling lost, unfulfilled, and disconnected from what truly makes you happy?Have you tried goal-setting and self-help books, but nothing brings lasting change?Do you want to finally break free from the daily grind and discover a simple, time-tested method to create a life you love?If so, you’re in the right place.You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight to find purpose and fulfillment. By applying the Japanese philosophies of Ikigai and Kaizen, you can achieve extraordinary results through small, intentional steps.A 2019 study from the National Institute on Aging found that people with a strong sense of purpose had a 15% lower risk of early death. Another Stanford University report revealed that implementing small, incremental habits (Kaizen) can increase success rates by over 80% compared to drastic life changes.Which means you can create a meaningful, balanced life—without wasting time on ineffective self-help trends or feeling overwhelmed by drastic changes.Inside this book, you’ll discover:The 4-Step Ikigai Blueprint – Learn how to align your passion, mission, vocation, and profession to unlock your true purpose.The Kaizen Method for Continuous Growth – Apply small, daily improvements that lead to powerful, long-term transformation.How to Build Lasting Habits That Stick – Stop relying on willpower and use science-backed techniques to create habits effortlessly.The 21-Day Ikigai & Kaizen Plan – A step-by-step daily guide to integrate these principles into your life and see real results.The Science of Purpose and Happiness – Discover how neuroscience and psychology validate the effectiveness of Ikigai and Kaizen.How to Overcome Mental Blocks and Self-Doubt – Break free from fear, procrastination, and negative thought patterns.Daily Routines and Checklists for Success – Practical, easy-to-follow frameworks to help you track progress and stay on course.The Role of Mindfulness and Reflection – Guided exercises and journaling prompts to help you gain clarity and confidence in your journey.The Secret to Balancing Work and Personal Life – Strategies to harmonize productivity, personal well-being, and joy.Practical Exercises and Worksheets – A hands-on workbook section to take action immediately and create long-lasting change.And much, much more!To make your journey even easier, you’ll receive a complementary, downloadable 31-page workbook with:✔️ A Habit Tracker to monitor your daily and weekly progress with ease.✔️ The Ikigai 4-Circle Diagram to visually map your passions, skills, and purpose.✔️ Daily & Weekly Reflection Pages to reinforce your new habits and track your mindset shifts.✔️ A 21-Day Guided Action Plan to implement Ikigai and Kaizen into your life step by step.Imagine how it would feel to wake up excited every day, knowing you’re working toward something meaningful. Picture the joy of finally breaking free from confusion and doubt, stepping into your full potential with clarity and confidence.Even if you’ve struggled for years to find your purpose or maintain positive habits, this book will give you a clear, actionable roadmap to transform your life—one step at a time.If you’re ready to align your work and personal life, build habits that stick, and experience true happiness, scroll up and click “Buy Now” today! Read more

From the author of the Bestselling Mogul Series, Kenya Goree-Bell is the new deliciously, dark Blood Legacy Series. In a town steeped in secrets and a legacy of blood enters a man from another world committed to bringing the town of Shelby-Love and one woman to their knees.I am Kiyoshi Takeda, I rule an empire and I will rule Krie Love too. She comes to me thinking with lies she can save her misguided brother. She will soon find out that I am not to be trifled with...I don't care how good the food at her restaurant, The Camellia tastes -- or her body for that matter.She will kneel.She will CRAWL.She will give face.Her eyes drowning in pools of passion won't sway me.The way her lips curve around me won't soften my heart.I won't give in to her soft cries.My mission is retribution.To reclaim the honor they thought to take from me.It all starts with conquering my one weakness, my one obsession... Krie Read more

The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman.Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai—without really knowing what it meant—he regains consciousness after the battle to find himself lying defeated, dazed and wounded among thousands of the dead and dying. On his way home, he commits a rash act, becomes a fugitive and brings life in his own village to a standstill—until he is captured by a weaponless Zen monk.The lovely Otsu, seeing in Musashi her ideal of manliness, frees him from his tortuous punishment, but he is recaptured and imprisoned. During three years of solitary confinement, he delves into the classics of Japan and China. When he is set free again, he rejects the position of samurai and for the next several years pursues his goal relentlessly, looking neither to left nor to right.Ever so slowly it dawns on him that following the Way of the Sword is not simply a matter of finding a target for his brute strength. Continually striving to perfect his technique, which leads him to a unique style of fighting with two swords simultaneously, he travels far and wide, challenging fighters of many disciplines, taking nature to be his ultimate and severest teacher and undergoing the rigorous training of those who follow the Way. He is supremely successful in his encounters, but in the Art of War he perceives the way of peaceful and prosperous governance and disciplines himself to be a real human beingHe becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and been touched by. And, inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival.Musashi is a novel in the best tradition of Japanese story telling. It is a living story, subtle and imaginative, teeming with memorable characters, many of them historical. Interweaving themes of unrequited love, misguided revenge, filial piety and absolute dedication to the Way of the Samurai, it depicts vividly a world Westerners know only vaguely. Full of gusto and humor, it has an epic quality and universal appeal.The novel was made into a three-part movie by Director Hiroshi Inagai. For more information, visit the Shopping area Read more

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A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king.This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic.• Striking illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba• Special gift edition features an embossed, textured case with metallic gold ink, and a satin ribbon page marker• Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, and Tales of East AfricaFans of Ghostly Tales, and Japanese Notebooks will love this book.This book is ideal for:• Fans of fairytales, folklore, ghost stories, Greek mythology, roman mythology, Chinese mythology, and Celtic mythology• Anyone interested in Japan's history books and culture studies• People of Japanese heritage• Collectors of illustrated classics Read more

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWind/Pinball, a unique two-in-one volume, includes, on one side, Murakami’s first novel Hear the Wind Sing. When you flip the book over, you can read his second novel, Pinball, 1973. Each book has its own stunning cover.In the spring of 1978, a young Haruki Murakami sat down at his kitchen table and began to write. The result: two remarkable short novels—Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, 1973—that launched the career of one of the most acclaimed authors of our time. These powerful, at times surreal, works about two young men coming of age—the unnamed narrator and his friend the Rat—are stories of loneliness, obsession, and eroticism. They bear all the hallmarks of Murakami’s later books, and form the first two-thirds, with A Wild Sheep Chase, of the trilogy of the Rat.  Widely available in English for the first time ever, newly translated, and featuring a new introduction by Murakami himself, Wind/Pinball gives us a fascinating insight into a great writer’s beginnings. Read more

A deluxe volume of 15 Japanese folk tales that is sure to impress any fan of cultural and mythological literature with impactful and stunning illustrations by contemporary Japanese artist Kotaro Chiba. A goblin with no body and a monster with no face. A resourceful samurai and a faithful daughter. A spirit of the moon and a dragon king. This collection of 15 traditional Japanese folk tales transports readers to a time of adventure and enchantment. Drawn from the works of folklorists Lafcadio Hearn and Yei Theodora Ozaki, these tales are by turns terrifying, exhilarating, and poetic. POPULAR SERIES: Designed for diehard fairy tale and folklore lovers, the Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. In addition to Tales of Japan, discover Ghostly Tales, Nordic Tales, Celtic Tales, Tales of India, Tales of East Africa, and more. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: With its bold hardcover design, a satin ribbon page marker, and a striking full-page illustration for each story, Tales of Japan makes an impressive gift. Perfect for fans of fairy tales, ghost stories, Greek mythology, Roman mythology, Chinese mythology, Celtic mythology, and folklore and cultural studies from around the globe.   READERS LOVE IT: With hundreds of 5-star ratings, reviewers rave that this "absolutely delightful collection of traditional Japanese folktales" is "a must-have for folklore fans."Perfect for: Anyone interested in Japan's history and culture studies Collectors of illustrated classics or artfully designed books Readers who enjoy timeless stories, from the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm to Egyptian mythology to Greek classics Adding to the shelf alongside Stephen Fry’s Greek Mythology trilogy (Mythos, Heroes, Troy), Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Madeline Miller's Circe and Song of Achilles Read more

The Tale of the Heike is Japan's great martial epic; a masterpiece of world literature and the progenitor of all samurai stories, now in a major and groundbreaking new translation by Royall Tyler, acclaimed translator of The Tale of Genji. First assembled from scattered oral poems in the early fourteenth century, The Tale of the Heike is Japan's Iliad - a grand-scale depiction of the wars between the Heike and Genji clans. Legendary for its magnificent and vivid set battle scenes, it is also a work filled with intimate human dramas and emotions, contemplating Buddhist themes of suffering and separation, as well as universal insights into love, loss and loyalty. The narrative moves back and forth between the two great warring clans, between aristocratic society and street life, adults and children, great crowds and introspection. No Japanese work has had a greater impact on subsequent literature, theatre, music and films, or on Japan's sense of its own past. Royall Tyler's new translation is the first to capture the way The Tale of the Heike was originally performed. It re-creates the work in its full operatic form, with speech, poetry, blank verse and song that convey its character as an oral epic in a way not seen before, fully embracing the rich and vigorous language of the original texts. Beautifully illustrated with fifty-five woodcuts from the nineteenth-century artistic master, Katsushika Hokusai, and bolstered with maps, character guides, genealogies and rich annotation, this is a landmark edition. Royall Tyler taught Japanese language and literature for many years at the Australian National University. He has a B.A. from Harvard University and a PhD from Columbia University and has taught at Harvard, Stanford and the University of Wisconsin. His translation of The Tale of Genji was acclaimed by publications such as The New York Times Book Review. Read more

One of the most important writers in contemporary Japanese literature presents twenty-three stories in this newly translated collection. "He employs devices from those long poetic traditions in order to create in modern prose his remarkable effects: juxtaposition of image upon image to open up the depths of feeling lurking behind placid surface reality," says the translator. Associated Press We owe Martin Holman this insight because it was he who revealed to us that the author in his childhood was already the mature Yasunari Kawabata by translating these significant early writings into English. The acute awareness, deceptive simplicity, and profound melancholy that characterise most of Kawabata's art are all evident in this collection. Read more