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Interesting books about Japan and it's culture.
Japan (Culture Smart! A Quick Guide to Customs&Etiquette)Japan (Culture Smart! A Quick Guide to Customs&Etiquette) by Paul Norbury
Buy used from: £10.95
Fascinating read on etiquette and culture.
Japan (Lonely Planet Country Guide)Japan (Lonely Planet Country Guide) by Chris Rowthorn
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One of the best guides to this beautiful country.
Lonely Planet Journeys : Lost JapanLonely Planet Journeys : Lost Japan by Alex Kerr
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Descriptive look at how Japan has changed over the years.
Beginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree GrowingBeginning Bonsai: The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growing by Shirley Student
Buy new: £3.52 / Used from: £2.00
Great beginners book on Bonsai
The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo TakamoriThe Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori by Mark Ravina
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Fascinating history of a japanese samurai and their customs.
Hagakure: The Book of the SamuraiHagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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Classic book on samurai customs and wisdom.
Bushido: The Soul of Japan. A Classic Essay on Samurai EthicsBushido: The Soul of Japan. A Classic Essay on Samurai Ethics by Inazo Nitobe
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Another classic on martial ways and heritage.
The Martial Arts: Origins, philosophy, practice.The Martial Arts: Origins, philosophy, practice. by Peter Lewis
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Fascinating history on martial arts.
Myths and Legends of the Martial ArtsMyths and Legends of the Martial Arts by Peter Lewis
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Some great stories behind the martial arts and in medieval Japanese life.
The Tale of Genji (Tuttle Classics)The Tale of Genji (Tuttle Classics) by Murasaki Shikibu
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Excellent translation of this classic novel.
Japanese Homestyle Cooking (Learn to Cook)Japanese Homestyle Cooking (Learn to Cook) by Susie Donald
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An easy intro to Japanese cookery
A Handbook of Origami: The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects (A Handbook of)A Handbook of Origami: The Complete Practical Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and Over 80 Exciting Projects (A Handbook of) by Rick Beech
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one of the best books on origami.
Japan: The Fleeting Spirit (New Horizons)Japan: The Fleeting Spirit (New Horizons) by Nelly Delay
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A look at the art and culture of Japan.
Japanese Complete Course (Living Language Series)Japanese Complete Course (Living Language Series) by Living Language
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A great initial course.
Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts): Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts)Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts): Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts) by David Lowry
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Wonderful essays on the martial ways of Japan.
Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of JapanMoving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan by David Lowry
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More of the same.
Read Japanese TodayRead Japanese Today by Len Walsh
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Perfect if you're learning to read Japanese.
Japanese Phrases for DummiesJapanese Phrases for Dummies
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Great phrase book.
GeishaGeisha by Liza Crihfield Dalby
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Beautiful book about a westerner who becomes a Geisha and explains all that's entailed perfectly.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Volume 1 (Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind)Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Volume 1 (Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind) by Hayao Miyazaki
Buy new: £2.14 / Used from: £15.88
Perfect introduction to Japanese animation.
A Ride in the Neon SunA Ride in the Neon Sun by Josie Dew
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An interesting book about one foreigners travels around Japan on a bike and the people she meets and things she experiences.
The Sun in My Eyes: Two-Wheeling EastThe Sun in My Eyes: Two-Wheeling East by Josie Dew
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The second part of her travels around Japan