 |  Katsuno's Revenge and Other Tales of the Samurai
by Asataro Miyamori
Eight compelling stories, featuring scenes from samurai life that embody the concept of Bushido, the "way of the warrior." They portray the values of Japanese knighthood through stories of loyalty, romance, passion, and heroism. read more
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|  Kwaidan: Ghost Stories and Strange Tales of Old Japan
by Oscar Lewis
Lafcadio Hearn
Yasumasa Fujita
From America's great interpreter of all things Japanese — 20 supernatural tales teeming with undead samurais, man-eating goblins and other terrifying demons. Includes 22 illustrations.
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|  Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai
by A. B. Mitford
Grisly accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, tales of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and the plots of four No plays. 38 illustrations. read more
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|  Growth of the Soil
by Knut Hamsun
W. W. Worster
A grand, sweeping saga of sacrifice and struggle by a Nobel Laureate, this tale recaptures the world of Norwegian homesteaders at the turn of the 20th century. read more
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|  Some Chinese Ghosts
by Lafcadio Hearn
Rooted in ancient Chinese legends, these richly atmospheric supernatural tales are recounted by an expert in Oriental lore. Their originality, power, and literary charm will captivate readers of all ages. read more
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|  The Ornamental Arts of Japan: 60 Full-Color Plates
by George Ashdown Audsley
Assembled by a renowned art historian, these vivid illustrations offer spectacular examples of Japanese painting, printing, embroidery, lacquer work, and cloisonné, as well as masterpieces in ivory and porcelain. read more
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|  The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo
by J. E. de Becker
This unsurpassed study from 100 years ago ventured into Tokyo's red-light district to survey geisha and courtesan life and offer meticulous descriptions of training, dress, social hierarchy, and erotic practices. 49 black-and-white illustrations; 2 maps.
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|  Japanese Animal and Floral Crest Designs
by Paul Negri
Drawn from traditional Japanese family crests, this collection presents 1,160 exotic black-and-white patterns, symbols, and decorative devices. They span a tremendous variety of styles, from utter simplicity to florid majesty. read more
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|  The Moon Maiden and Other Japanese Fairy Tales
by Grace James
Warwick Goble
Thirty beautifully illustrated stories provide delightful accounts of "The Singing Bird of Heaven," "The Star Lovers," "The Peony Lantern," "The Sea King and the Magic Jewels," and 26 other beguiling tales.
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|  Japanese Love Poems: Selections from the Manyoshu
by Evan Bates
This original selection of verses from the time-honored collection of Japanese poetry reflect the many facets of love, from paeans to conjugal love to descriptions of fierce competition for spouses. Text is in English only.
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|  Japanese No Masks: With 300 Illustrations of Authentic Historical Examples
by Friedrich Perzynski
Stanley Appelbaum
120 full-page plates of magnificent, elaborately carved, museum-quality masks worn by actors playing gods, warriors, beautiful women, feudal lords, and supernatural beings. Captions.
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|  1000 Poems from the Manyoshu: The Complete Nippon Gakujutsu Shinkokai Translation
by Anonymous
Features 1,000 poems from the oldest Japanese poetry anthology, chosen by a scholarly committee based on their poetic excellence and their role in revealing the Japanese national spirit and character. Text is in English only.
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|  Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan
by Inazo Nitobe
This volume eloquently explains the persistence of feudal Japan's morals, ethics, and etiquette into modern times and offers illuminating contrasts of bushido traditions with other religions and philosophies.
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|  Hindu Gods and Goddesses
by W. J. Wilkins
Selected accounts from India's sacred literature form a complete overview of the Hindu deities, covering gods from the Vedic and Puranic literature as well as demons, sacred birds, and other lore. read more
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|  The Tale of Genji
by Lady Murasaki
Arthur Waley
One of the world's oldest novels and the greatest single work of Japanese literature, this 11th-century romance offers a vast tapestry of court life, rich in poetry and subtle social, psychological observations.
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|  Chinese Poems
by Arthur Waley
Scores of poems in incomparable translations by brilliant British sinologist: "16 Songs of Courtship," "Hymn to the Fallen," "Ballad of Mulan," more, including many works by the poet Po Chu-I.
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|  The Classic Tradition of Haiku: An Anthology
by Faubion Bowers
Unique collection spans over 400 years (1488–1902) of haiku by greatest masters: Basho, Issa, Shiki, many more. Translated by top-flight scholars. Foreword and many informative notes to the poems.
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|  Myths and Legends of Japan
by F. Hadland Davis
The most popular myths and legends of gods, heroes, and warriors; Buddha; the goddess Benten and the god Daikoku; and many more. Handsomely illustrated with 32 full-page plates. read more
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|  The Book of Tea
by Kakuzo Okakura
Minor classic of the Orient. Perhaps the most entertaining, most charming explanation and interpretation of traditional Japanese culture in terms of the tea ceremony. Introduction, notes by E. F. Bleiler. read more
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