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Bookshelf (Updated 29 Sep, 2008)

A drastic change in Tokyo cuisine conditions

Last November, the landscape of the Tokyo restaurant scene changed drastically by the appearance of one particular guide book, the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2008." It has 100 years of experience and has¡Ä   read more
 
New Releases    (Updated 1 Oct, 2008)
Haute Chinese Cuisine from the Kitchen of Wakiya  
Yuji Wakiya
Photographs by Masashi Kuma

PRICE:$42.00
"Out of Chinese, Japanese and French elements, Wakiya is creating a distinct cultural synthesis. He is charting out the future possibilities for Chinese cuisine, which at four thousand years old is the oldest culinary tradition in the world." —David Bouley

NOBU Miami
The Party Cookbook
  
Nobu Matsuhisa, Thomas Buckley
Photographs by Masashi Kuma

PRICE:$39.95
Fantastic party food by Nobu, one of the best chefs in the world, and Thomas, his rockin' Miami chef!" —Jamie Oliver

Yokai Attack !
The Japanese Monster Survival Guide
  
Matt Alt, Hiroko Yoda
llustrations by Tatsuya Morino

PRICE:$14.65
A one-stop guide to Japan's traditional creepy-crawlies.

Basho
The Complete Haiku
  
Matsuo Basho
Translated with an introduction, biography & notes by Jane Reichhold

PRICE:$24.95
First complete collection of Basho's haiku in English

Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai   
Masaaki Hatsumi
PRICE:$35.00
"You should not just read the records of Budo and think you have completely understood it. Budo only has substance in a world of great dignity." —Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi

Avatars and Antiheroes
A Guide to Contemporary Chinese Artists
  
Claudia Albertini
PRICE:$34.59
Showcases forty of the latest and most relevant contemporary artists from China.

Read Real Japanese Essays:
Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors
  
Edited by Janet Ashby
Narrated by Reiko Matsunaga

PRICE:$24.00
Read Real Japanese Essays presents short works by eight established writers, including Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto.

Read Real Japanese Fiction:
Short Stories by Contemporary Writers
  
Edited by Michael Emmerich
Narrated by Reiko Matsunaga

PRICE:$24.00
Read Real Japanese Fiction presents short works by six outstanding writers, from popular to avant-garde.

Izakaya
The Japanese Pub Cookbook
  
Mark Robinson
PRICE:$25.00
This is the first publication in English to delve into every aspect of the izakaya, or Japanese "pub"—a unique and vital cornerstone of Japanese food culture.

The 36 Secret Strategies of the Martial Arts
The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War, Business, and Life
  
Hiroshi Moriya
Translated by William Scott Wilson

PRICE:$19.00
A collection of ancient Chinese maxims that encapsulate some of the Far East's most cunning tactics for battle and deception—and as such offer invaluable insights into facets of the Oriental mind.


Hotlist:Books to Watch
NOW EVERYONE CAN PARTY LIKE A CELEBRITY WITH NOBU MIAMI: THE PARTY COOKBOOK! With more than 70 special-occasion recipes, the latest cookbook from master chef and restaurateur Nobu Matsuhisa and Thomas Buckley, Executive Chef ¡Ä   read more
(30 Sep, 2008)
 
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Dining Japanese Style

I must say, my favorite aspect of Japan would be the eating culture. I've learned so much from the Jap¡Ä   read more
(1 Oct, 2008)

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