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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In the weeks after Japan finally surrendered to the Allies, the world turned to the question of how to move on from years of carnage and destruction. For Harry Truman, Douglas MacArthur, and their fellow victors, the questions of justice seemed clear: Japan's leaders needed to be tried and punished for the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor; shocking atrocities against citizens in China, the Philippines, Korea, and elsewhere; rampant abuses of POWs....
3) Japan
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to see cherry blossoms in Kyoto, speed through the countryside aboard a shinkansen, or shop til you drop in futuristic Shibuya, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all Japan has to offer. Japan is a land of contrast--think tranquil Zen gardens and peaceful pagodas, neon-lit cities and robot restaurants. Cities might be the first things that spring to mind when you think of Japan, but the countryside is just...
Author
Series
Publisher
Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Whether you want to stay in a ryokan, stand in awe at busy Shibuya Crossing, visit beautiful temples, or hike Mount Fuji, the local Fodor's travel experts in Tokyo are here to help! Fodor's Tokyo guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time."--
Publisher
Kyoto Animation
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
日本語
Description
"A deaf elementary school girl, Shoko Nishimiya, upon transferring, meets a boy named Shoya Ishida in her new class. Shoya, who is not deaf, leads the class in bullying Shoko, because she is deaf. As the bullying continues, the class starts to bully Shoya for bullying Shoko. After graduating from elementary school, Shoko and Shoya do not speak to each other ... until later, when Shoya, tormented over his past, decides he must see Shoko once more....
Author
Series
Pokemon adventures. Original series volume 3
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Red is improving rapidly as a Pokemon trainer-- and so is his competition. But now Red must team up with his biggest rival Blue and thief Green to defeat a common enemy!
11) Our cursed love
Author
Publisher
Wednesday Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
When a love potion gone wrong causes Cam to forget his best friend Remy completely, they travel through Tokyo to rediscover his memories, make new ones, and maybe even fall in love all over again.
12) Suzume
Author
Publisher
Yen On
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Seventeen-year-old Suzume Iwato helps a mysterious young man close doors from the other side that are releasing disasters all over in Japan.
Author
Language
English
Description
A closer look at the remarkable account of the samurai...
Does delving into history make you excited?
Are you fascinated by the Japanese culture and interested to know more about their revered warriors?
Are you curious about what really happened to the samurai - and how they lived their lives?
You may have the desire to immerse yourself into the core of it. You may be wondering when they started, how they rose and fell, and what...
Author
Language
English
Description
The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. In this vibrant new biography, Mark Ravina, professor of history and Director of East Asian Studies at Emory University,...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Tokyo Travel Guide Insiders is the ultimate travel guide to Japan's weird and wonderful capital city! You will find detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Tokyo – from the hipster bars of Shibuya and Shimokitazawa to the top spots for Japanese classic meals such as sushi, ramen, tempura, and okonomiyaki – as well as up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, clubs, shops, and more. Inside Tokyo Travel Guide Insiders:Highlights and...
19) Hiragana & Katakana Learn Japanese Book for Beginners: Learn Practical & Conversational Japanese
Author
Language
English
Description
Are you ready to start speaking, writing, and understanding Japanese in minutes?
Are you planning to travel to Japan but are worried about the language barrier?
If you answer "Yes!" to the previous questions, then this book is for you. Rather than buying several different resources to teach you the various aspects of the language, we present to you the all-in-one.
This is the ultimate starting point for any beginner.
You will learn:
How to study:...
20) Japan
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Explore Japanese society in the lively series that collects the best new writing, photography, art, and reportage from around the world.
Visitors from the West look with amazement, and sometimes concern, at Japan's social structures and unique, complex culture industry; the gigantic scale of its tech corporations and the resilience of its traditions; the extraordinary diversity of the subcultures that flourish in its "post-human" megacities. The...
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