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Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"When Akito is unable to come up with a storyboard within the time frame he promised, Moritaka decides to break up their partnership! As they go their separate ways to create manga, it may turn out that they're actually headed in the same direction"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
After thirty-two years in Japan, Pico Iyer can use everything from anime to Oscar Wilde to show how his adopted home is both hauntingly familiar and the strangest place on earth. "Arguably the world's greatest living travel writer" (Outside). He draws on readings, reflections, and conversations with Japanese friends to illuminate an unknown place for newcomers, and to give longtime residents a look at their home through fresh eyes. A Beginner's Guide...
83) Hiroshima
Author
Language
English
Description
Describes the effect of the bombing of Hiroshima on six survivors of the atomic blast.
Author
Series
Devil is a part-timer! (manga) volume 14
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"The renovations at MgRonald are finally complete, so it's back to work for Maou! Meanwhile, Chiho looks back on her experiences at Tokyo Tower and resolves to get stronger. But when a new demon and a certain boy show up, Chiho, Emi, and Maou will have to prove their strength in more ways than one!"--Provided by publisher
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
In The Essence of Shinto, revered Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage explains the core values of Shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern Western reader. He shows how the long history of Shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese spirituality and mythology--indeed, it is regarded as Japan's very spiritual roots--and discusses its role in modern Japan and the world. He also...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Shiva has escaped, thanks to the agonizing decision made by the king of the Insiders to betray his kingdom. Now, with locket in hand, Shiva has returned to the cottage to rejoin Teacher. What she discovers there will bring her to tears as an unimaginable truth comes to light.
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Japanese Wonder Knitting offers the perfect foray into the techniques and application of Japanese-style knitting. Since the book was originally published in Japan, it contains more graphic information, with less text than you may be used to. In the patterns, Japanese stitch symbols are drawn to resemble the finished stitch, providing a visual correlation. -- Introduction.
90) Newcomer
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Newly transferred to a precinct in the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo, Detective Kyochiro Kaga, while investigating the puzzling murder of a woman, soon discovers that nearly all the people living and working in the business district of Nihonbashi are suspects.
93) The big wave
Author
Pub. Date
[1986], c1947
Language
English
Description
After a tidal wave destroys their village, two Japanese boys learn about tragedy and the necessity of building a new life.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Travelling to Japan has never been so much fun-- visit the land of anime, manga, cosplay, hot springs and sushi! This full-color graphic novel guidebook explores Japanese culture from a cartoonist's perspective. Cool Japan Guide takes you on a fun tour from the high-energy urban streets of Tokyo to the peaceful Zen gardens and Shinto shrines of Kyoto and introduces you to-- the exciting worlds of Japanese food, the otaku (geek) culture of Japan, the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
The fourth exam rages on as the Hunter hopefuls try to gain points by stealing each other's badges. Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio fall into a trap set for another applicant and must face a pit full of poisonous snakes, When Leorio is bitten, Gon braves the snakes to snatch the antidote and a badge! Finally, the friends reach the end of the exams and the ultimate "reverse tournament"--The winner of each round automatically passes the Hunter exam, but the...
98) Inferno in Tokyo
Author
Series
Imagination station volume 20
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
After tsunami waves sweep over the Imagination Station, Patrick and Beth wash up on the shores of Japan as disaster engulfs the city of Tokyo, where they help an abandoned child and call on all their courage to prevent more damage.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Japanese animation--or anime--holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early days of Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy to Makoto Shinkai's astounding success with Your Name, anime has left an undeniable impact on our culture. Insights from filmmakers, authors, and YouTube stars: Anime Impact explores the impression the medium has left on various fans with detailed discussions on television shows and movies from the...
100) The gods lie
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Natsuru Nanao, a 6th grader who lives alone with his mother, strikes up an unlikely friendship with the reserved and driven Rio Suzumura. Natsuru plays hookey from soccer camp that summer, and instead of telling the truth to his mother, he spends all his time with Rio and her kid brother at their rickety house, where a dark secret threatens to upend their fragile happiness."--Amazon.com.
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