Titles
|
Author;
Publisher; Price; Size; ISBN; Year; Keywords
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| 28
Years in the Guam Jungle: Sergeant Yokoi Home from World War II |
Correspondents
of Asahi Shimbun; Japan Publications Inc; $20.00;
149x211mm; 0-87040-252-1; 1972; Guam Island
Japanese Soldier Holdout |
|
From back cover: What made Shoichi Yokoi, sergeant of the
former Japanese Army, hide in a hole in the ground in the Guam jungle
for twenty-eight years after the conclusion of WW2? A group of leading
Japanese journalists who made on-the-spot investigations recreate the
ten days between the time Yokoi was found and his return to Japoan
after three decades. (Some small discoloration due to damp storage.) |
| 35
Years Ago: I Began to Teach Myself English in a Stinking Freezing Cell
at I |
Hitoshi
Fujiwara; The Seto Inland Times; $5.00; 149x211mm;
; 1995; Crime Prison Child Reform Teacher |
|
48pp, bilingual (English, Japanese). The author tells of
his time in prison as a boy, of his discovery of the English language,
and how English changed his life. A book that Japanese students might
enjoy studying rather than traditional texts. |
| A
Challenge to Social Scientists: Proc of International Symposium on
Environme |
Shigeto
Tsuru (ed); The International Social; $40.00;
149x231mm; ; 1970; Environment Pollution Control |
|
Printed by the Asahi Evening News. 348 pages. Jacket is
both torn and dirty. Page edges dirty and affected by dampness. Inside
the pages are fine. Presents 24 papers by international experts. Only
Tsuru's paper is by a Japanese or about Japan. Most papers are in
English. Provides an excellent look at informed environmental awareness
in 1970. |
| A
Dictionary of Japanese History |
Goedertier,
Joseph M; John Weatherhill Inc; $25.00; 151x226mm;
; 1968; |
|
Explains 1,100 words. The first of a three volume series,
emphasis is on subjects as significant political events, major wars and
battles, important feudal clans, features of government and social
structure, styles of architecture and painting, outstanding works of
literature, and major religious and social developments. 415pp. Time
and dampness have somewhat dirtied the cover and page ends but inside
contents are perfect and unmarked. Binding is fine. |
| A
Guide to Doing Business in Japan |
Carol
Simmons, Editor; The American Chamber of C; $16.00;
149x211mm; 4-915682-07-2; 1996; Economy
Investing Marketing Regulations Office |
|
Cover scuffed. Large With Compliments Sticker. |
| A
Guide to Japanese Hot Springs |
Hotta,Anne;
Ishiguro,Yoko; Kodansha International; $12.00;
128x182mm; 870117203; 1986; HEALTH RESORTS HOT
SPRINGS NATURE GENERAL TRAVEL HOTELS INNS ETC |
|
Japanese of all ages love the hot springs of which there
are so many throughout the country. Humorous, comprehensive and
accurate writing by ladies who must have bathed in every hot spring
from Japan's deep shouth to the far north. 284pp. |
| A
History of Haiku - Volume 1 |
Blyth,R
H; Hokuseido Press; $23.00; 129x188mm;
0-9647040-2-1; 1997; Japan Zen Poetry History Haiku |
|
This is 1997 reprint of book first published in 1963. This
volume covers From the Beginnings up to Issa". Blyth gives the haiku in
kana/kanji" |
| A
History of Japanese Literature |
Aston,W
G; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $14.00; 109x182mm;
0-8048-0997-6; 1972; Archaic Nara Heian Kamakura
Nambokucho Muromachi Yedo Tokio |
|
Rather poorly printed pocket size editon of Aston's book.
Still, the text is excellent as an intro to Japanese Literature. 408pp.
Quite clean and unmaked but time has somewaht aged the paper and
binding. |
| A
History of Japanese Railways 1872-1999 |
Aoki
Eiichi, Imashiro, Mitsuhide, Etal; East Japan Railway Cultur;
$55.00; 182x256mm; 4-87513-099-9; 2000;
Train Transportation Freight Development Passenger Shinkansen
Bullet |
|
Detailed history of the development of Japanese railways.
Hundreds of train, station and route pictures, maps and graphs. A fine
book for any railway buff. 256pp |
| A
Personal Matter By Kenzaburo Oe |
Oe,Kenzaburo;
Nathan,John (tns); Grove Press Inc; $10.00;
136x205mm; 0-8021-5061-6; 1969; Fiction Japan
Postwar Realist |
|
One of the most affecting and exciting novels (N.Y.Times).
Reached a new pinnacle in postwar Japanese fiction. (Yukio Mishima) .
Not clear when this book was printed but probably much later than
copyright. Has label on cover: Winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize for
Literature. 165pp. |
| A
Princess Lily of the Ryukyus |
Martin,Jo
Nobuko; Seidensticker,Edward/foreword; Shin Nippon Kyoiku Tosho;
$24.00; 148x213mm; ; 1984; World War
II Okinawa Himeyuri |
|
A fascinating and true story of the young school girls,
Himeyuri, who suffered and died during the battle and conquest of
Okinawa during World War II. Written by one who chose not to commit
suicide. Tragic yet beautiful story. Winner of the Hopwood award. 382pp. |
| A
Taipei Mutt |
Mader-Lin,Eric;
Cheng Shang Publishing Ho; $19.95; 148x210mm;
986-80285-1-5; 2002; Dog Novel Taiwan |
|
A first novel. Young American visiting Taipei meets
mysterious woman who turns him into a dog. Not only that but......
303pp. |
| A
View from the Chuo Line and Other Stories |
Richie,Donald;
Printed Matter Press; $15.00; 140x215mm;
4-900178-27-6; 2004; Japan Life Short Stories |
|
Donald Richie is one of a handful of expat writers who
write both accurately and enjoyably about Japan and things Japanese.
This is his newest book and a good read .127pp |
| Accessible
Tokyo 2000 |
Staff;
Japanese Red Cross Langua; $15.00; 148x210mm;
; 2000; Disabilities Handicap Tokyo Travel Shopping |
|
This book is aimed at making travel easier for those who
have disabilities. Trains. Museums. Shopping. and much more. 312pp. |
| Adventures
of an Indian Abroad |
Zaveri,Shanti;
Vishv Vijay Pte Ltd; $15.00; 141x217mm;
81-85679-81-9; 1996; Travel Europe Russia Japan India |
|
1970 personal journey by the author by rail across Russia
(the USSR); then to Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, London; on to
Australia and New Zealand; next to India, Nepal, Ceylon, Burma,
Singapore, Thailand and finally around Japan. Well written. A timeless
tale. 224pp |
| Affective
Expressions in Japanese: A Handbook of Value Laden Words in Everyday |
Suleski,Ronald
; Masada Hiroko; The Hokuseido Press; $13.00;
148x209mm; 4-590-00683-9; 1982; Language Everyday
Expressions Japanese Phrases |
|
Phrases and expressions that are used in common Japanese
are shown in context and explained in English. Example: Jitsu wa" = in
fact" |
| African
and Arab Cooking (new ed) |
Staff;
Nihon Chukinto Africa Fuj; $28.00; 148x208mm;
; 2001; Recipes Africa Middle East Arab |
|
Recipes in this book were contributed by the wives of
african and arab Ambassadors in Japan. Mostly bilingual
English-Japanese (left-right page) with some French. 278p. Recipes of
31 countries. Two pages per recipe. |
| Again
& Again: Anthology of Modern Korean |
Staff;
Kum Sung Publishing Co Lt; $55.00; 145x218mm;
; 1988; Korea Poetry PEN Congress Anthology Modern |
|
Published for the 52nd International P.E.N. Congress,
Seoul, Korea, 1988. One poem per page. English translated from Korean.
Highly readable poems illustrationg the Korean love of poetry. 344pp.
This book is signed by Kang Min (poet and president of Kum Sung
Publishing) to Warren E. Ball). |
| All
Worldly Pursuits: A Novel in Nine Stories |
Wright,
Hillel; New Orphic Publishers; $20.00; 135x205mm;
0-9687317-6-7; 2001; FICTION GENERAL Novel
Autobiographical Canada Fisherman Hippie |
|
The adventures of Wiley Moon, fisherman, writer, hippie,
life and loves. Learn more than you ever thought you wanted to know
about Western Canada and the life of professional fishermen. Canada
will never again seem like a nice but bland place. It is nice to see
some spice. 141pp |
| Allen's
Guide to Japanese Baseball 1995 |
Allen,Jim;
Slug Books Tokyo; $20.00; 215x280mm; ;
1995; |
|
Everything an avid fan needed to know about teams, players
and managers in Japanese majors in 1995. 114pp. Cover wrinkled and with
a small coffee stain. |
| America
vs, Japan: A Comparative Study |
McCraw,Thomas
K. (ed); Harvard Business School P; $30.00;
154x233mm; 0-87584-139-2; 1986; INDUSTRIAL POLICY
TRADE REGULATION LAW COMMERCIAL POLITICAL SCIENCE ECONOMIC |
|
Approaches the complex relationship of the two countries
by examining the myriad facets that make up each nation's policies,
463pp. Jacket slightly torn and discolored. Inside as new. |
| American
in Disguise |
Okimoto,
Daniel I; John Weatherhill Inc; $12.00; 150x222mm;
0-8027-2438-8; 1971; Nisei Sansei Japanese-American |
|
A moving and painfully honest account of a young man's
search for identiy in America and Japan. 206pp. This copy has two
faults. The jacket shows the signs of time, mold and dampness. Many
inside pages have been dog earred. Otherwise complet and with sound
binding. |
| American
Patriotic Prose: With Notes and Biographies |
Augustus
White Long; D C Heath & Co, Publisher; $45.00;
125x181mm; ; 1917; Spirit of America |
|
An attermpt has been made to gather here a body of
selections which shall interpret the Spirit of America from the time
Captain John Smith put his adventurous foot upon western soil down to
the present vivid moment when soldiers of America are pouring into
France." Quoted from Preface. 389pp.""" |
| Annual
Review of Information Science and Technology (Vol. 34) |
Williams,
Martha E. (editor); Information Today, Incorp; $95.00;
151x226mm; 1-57387-093-5; 2001; INFORMATION
SCIENCE LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES LIBRARY |
|
An international collection of scholars in a range of
fields. Series ISSN 0066-4200. This copy is new. Still in original
shrink wrap. |
| Anthology
of Modern Japanese Poetry |
Shiffert,Edith
Marcombre & Sawa,Yuki (trans & complied); Charles E
Tuttle Co Inc; $12.00; 111x180mm; ; 1972;
Poetry Japan Modern |
|
195 pages. Fine book but 30 years on the shelf and
dampness have left stains. Several note marks in Contents. Otherwise
complete and unmarked. |
| Arms,
Yen & Power |
Emmerson,John
K; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $24.00; 109x182mm;
; 1972; Japan Economy Military Expansion USA |
|
Is Japan slated to become a nuclear power? How will she
solve the problem of her own security in relation to the United States?
Teh author served at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo 1962-67. 420p |
| Around
the World with Eyes Wide Open |
H Allen
Tupper Jr.; The Christian Herald; $110.00;
157x216mm; ; 1898; |
|
The author journeys across the USA to Hawaii, Japan,
China, Malaya, Ceylon, India, Egypt, Middle East, Turkey, Armenia,
Greece, Italy, Gibraltar. Many pictures. We found the section on Japan
fascinating, so different from today or even from the early post-WW2
days. (Cover is in battered but not horrible condition. Actually sort
of impressive. However, cover is just barely still attached to book
body.) |
| Art
of Japan: Paintings, Prints and Screens |
Orientations
Magazine; Orientations Magazine Ltd; $121.00;
209x286mm; 962-7956-26-0; 2002; Art Collection
Museum Japanese |
|
This book is composed of articles first published in
Orientations between 1984 and 2002. 527 pages and filled with excellent
full color photos of hundreds of art masterpieces from Japan.
Orientations magazine is a leading publication in English on Oriental
art. |
| ASEAN
Beyond the Regional Crisis: Challenges and Initatives |
Than,Mya;
Institute of Southeast As; $32.90; 151x229mm;
981-230-099-6; 2001; Economics Singapore Thailand
Indonesia Malaysia Philippines Cambodia Laos Vietnam |
|
Seeks to carry out a post-mortem of the (recent) economic
crisis to evaluate the sustainability of the recovery and the longterm
direction of the ASEAN economies, 304pp. Was exhibited at an exhibition
and contains the exhibition label on inside front cover. |
| Asian
Affairs #9 Autumn 1999 |
Serge
Berthier (Mng Dir); Larkincil International L; $25.00;
180x250mm; ; 1999; 1029-1903 Asian Leaders
Trends |
|
95pp. This periodical is published 4 times /year. This
issue has focus on japan". Articles by or interviews with Keizo Obuchi" |
| Asian
Research Trends: A Humanities and Social Science Review (No. 5, 1995) |
Yoneo,
Ishii (ed); The Centre for East Asian; $15.00;
150x227mm; ; 1995; Asia Humanities Research
Libraries |
|
This annual series began in 1990. 150pp. |
| Atlas
of Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas |
Koji
Yamaguchi, Masao Tanaka; Kyushu University Press I;
$45.00; 182x256mm; 4-87378-628-2; 2000;
Tumor Pancreas |
|
130pp. Clinical photos. Publication date is not shown in
book but is probably 2000. Distribution outside Japan by Karger using
ISBN 3-8055-7055-4. |
| Badlands |
Gatewood,
Charles; Goliath Verlagsgesellscha; $49.00;
140x190MM; 3-9805876-4-9; 1999; PHOTOGRAPHY
ARTISTIC POPULAR CULTURE UNITED STATES GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCE NUDE
EROTIC |
|
Gatewood's world is freakish, earthy, blunt, erotic - most
of all terribly and beautifully alive. Most pages are stark black-white
photographs. |
| Bamboo
Doctor |
Pavillard,Stanley
S; Pan Books Ltd; $12.00; 110x178mm; ;
1962; Burma Railway World War 2 Medical Cruelty |
|
A horrowing account of one man's fight against death and
disease in the Japanese hell-camps on the River Kwai. The author served
as doctor during extreme conditions. 160pp. Substantial yellowing of
pages from time and dampness. |
| Bamboo
Shoots After the Rain: Contemporary Stories By Women Writers of Taiwan |
Carver,Ann
C; Chang,Sung-Sheng Yvonne; The Feminist Press; $15.00;
152x230mm; 1-55861-018-9; 1990; Female
Writers China Taiwan Fiction |
|
Fifteen stories by Taiwan women writers from three
generations. 232pp. |
| Basic
Buddhist Concepts |
Mizuno,
Kogen; Kosei Publishing Co; $12.00; 136x209mm;
4-333-01203-1; 1995; Religion Asia Japan India |
|
First English ed 1987. This copy from 1995 printing.
Provides a lucid explanation of such fundamental Buddhist concepts at
the Three Treasures, the seals of the law, the Four Noble Truths, the
Eightfold Path, the law of causation, the Twelve-linked Chain of
Dependent Origination, and the threefold learning--teachings that all
Buddhists honor. 175p. |
| Being
A Broad in Japan |
Pover,Caroline;
Alexandra Press; $55.00; 148x210mm;
4-9900791-0-8; 2001; Western Woman Japan Tokyo |
|
Subtitled Everything the Western woman needs to survive
and thrive" and that about sums up this hugely popular book. 515pp.
Size 149x210mm. This is the third printing 2004.""" |
| Ben
Johnson and Cervantes: Tilting Against Chivalrie Romances |
Yamada,Yumiko;
Maruzen Co Ltd; $45.00; 148x209mm;
4-621-04721-3; 2000; Shakespeare |
|
Aims to find analogies between Ben Johnson and Cervantes,
by seeing how the Leading humanist of the age would have read and
responded to Don Quixote. 200p |
| Birds
in Japan: A Field Guide (New Edition) |
Yamashina,
Yoshimaro; Shubun International; $50.00;
147x208mm; ; 1982; Japanese Birds Sanctuary |
|
Originally published in 1961. Author is the founder of the
Yamashina Institute for Ornithology and Zoology. An authoritative book
on Japan's birds. 266pp. This copy is in excellent and unmarked
condition. Jacket is sun bleached on the spine but otherwise fine. |
| Blindman's
Daughter (Korean Folk Story for Children, Series I) |
Adams,
Edward B (editor); Seoul International Publi; $12.00;
188x258mm; ; 1986; Korea Children Folklore |
|
Bi-lingual children's folktale. Every page color
illustrated. 32pp. This copy from 4th printing. First printed in 1981.
Perfect except for light shelf wear. |
| Books
From Korea: A Selected List, Third Edition |
Korean
Publishers Assn; Korean Publishers Associa; $15.00;
148x222mm; ; 1979; Books Publishing Korea |
|
Basic info on titles published in recent years. One
section lists books published in English. All descriptions are in
English but 90% of the books listed are in Korean. 183pp. |
| Building
a New Japan: A Plan for Remodeling the Japanese Archipelago |
Tanaka,Kakuei;
Simul Press; $27.00; 139x209mm; ;
1972; Japan Modernization Construction Building |
|
228 pages. First published in 1972 in Japanese. Translated
by Simul Press. An unabridged translation of the provocative
million-seller by Japan's young Prime Minister.... |
| Built
By Japan: Competitive Strategies of the Japanese Construction Industry |
Fumio
Hasegawa; John Wiley & Sons; $22.00;
161x235mm; 0-471-63254-6; 1988; Finance Technology
Transnational Mergers |
|
The English translation of: Kensetsugyo no Mirai Senryaku.
The Japanese title implies a new concept for the future of the
construction industry. The Japanese book was very popular. Written by
the author with the Shimuzu Group FS. |
| Business
Associations in Japan and the United States |
Suzuki,Yuzuru;
Kyushu University Press I; $90.00; 148x223mm;
4-87378-608-8; 1999; Keidanren NAM |
|
New. Cover slightly scuffed. |
| Cactus
Handbook |
Sato,Tsutomu
(Tony); Japan Cactus Planning Pre; $120.00;
210x296mm; 4-88024-221-7; 2000; |
|
Some shelf wear but otherwise like new. Nearly 1,000 full
color pictures of cactus varieties. Very little text except for names
in English and Japanese. 345pp. Most text in Japanese. Pre-press
editing of English poor (misspelling mistyping) but completely
understandable. |
| Cartoon
GOMIC: Part 4 |
Hiroshi
Takatsuki (High Moon); Japan Environmental Excha; $8.00;
210x148mm; ; 1999; Comic Environment Waste
Pollution Future |
|
Each page is one cartoon showing the wasteful ways of
current society. Very well done. 83pp |
| Catalog
of Scientific Publications from Japan with Directory of the Publishers |
Natural
Science Publishers Assn of Japan; The Natural Science Publi;
$5.00; 149x210mm; ; 2003; Science
Books Japanese |
|
The catalog and descriptions are totally in English except
for inclusion of Japanese (kanji/kana) names of the publications.
However, almost all of the publications themselves are in Japanese
only. The publisher listing includes address, tel, fax, but not email
or URL. |
| Cataloguing
Indian Muslim Names |
Haroon,Mohammed;
Indian Bibliographies Bur; $20.00; This; ;
1984; |
|
Fine book on a unique subject. Main content: Genesis of
Muslim names. Indian Muslim names. Muslin names in cataloguing codes.
Muslim names in bibliographies. Summary and suggestions. This copy is
virtually unused, but it has some jacket and page edge dirt mold
discoloration. This does not affect content at all. 72pp. |
| Chasing
Rickshaws |
Wheeler,
Tony; Lonely Planet Publication; $20.00;
270X240mm; 0-86442-640-2; 1998; ASIA DESCRIPTION
TRAVEL BICYCLES TRICYCLES TOURISM TRANSPORTATIONS SPORTS RECREATION
CYCLING GENERAL |
|
Color photographs on almost every page. Born in Japan as
the jinrikisha (man powered vehicle), the rickshaw later metamophosed
into the cycle rickshaw and in parts of Asia is still the true
developing world taxicab. 190pp. Slowly losing its place as necessary
transportation, todya the rickshaw is becoming scarce or becoming
renewed as a bit of local color for tourists. This book memorializes a
passing era. |
| China's
Dilemma: The Taiwan Issue |
Sheng
Lijun; Institute of Southeast As; $28.90;
151x229mm; 981-230-076-7; 2001; China Taiwan
One-China |
|
Focuses on the changes in Mainland China's Taiwan Policy
in the period between Lee Teng-hui's 1995 U.S.l tour and his two
states" theory in 1999. Tension across the Taiwan Strait. Relations
with Taiwan and the USA in the 21st century. 239pp. (Was exhibited at
an exhibition and contains the exhibition label on inside front
cover.)""" |
| Climbing
and Hiking in Ecuador |
Rob
Rachowiecki, Betsy Wagenhauser; Bradt Publications;
$12.00; 135x214mm; 1-898323-05-4; 1994;
Ecuador Travel Mountains Jungle South America Trekking Volcano Bike |
|
This edition published by Bradt in UK and by Globe Pequot
Press in USA. This is a very thorough guide for trekkers, climbers, and
less adventursome travelers who want to experience the grandeur of
nature in Ecuador. |
| Computing
Japan |
Auckerman,William
(ed); Link Japan Ltd; $25.00; 210x278mm; ;
1994; Computers Business Japan English |
|
This is a copy of the Premier Issue" (first monthly issue)
of Computing Japan magazine English ""The magazine of computing trends" |
| Crochet
Treasures |
;
Ondori Publishers Ltd; $15.00; 182x257mm;
870407767; 1989; Crochet Knitting Needlework |
|
Illustrated. Examples of crochett work and style.
Instructions on how to do. 96pp. Shows some signs of shelf wear but is
otherwise unmarked and perfect. |
| Cultural
Similarities Among Societies |
Freeman,
Richard; New Currents Internationa; $10.00;
148x210mm; 4-89029-161-X; 1990; National Character
Europe Asia |
|
With annotations in Japanese by Kunihiro Shudo. This
English textbook, published as a college text for use with students in
Japan, compares societies around the world. Useful for understanding
what binds and differentiates cultures. 84pp |
| Cultural
Values and Behavior: A Comparative Study of National Character |
Freeman,
Richard; New Currents Internationa; $10.00;
148x210mm; 4-89029-005-2; 1984; National Character
Europe Asia |
|
With annotations in Japanese by Kunihiro Shudo. This
English textbook, published as a college text for use with students in
Japan, compares societies around the world. Useful for understanding
what binds and differentiates cultures. 87pp |
| Cycling
France : The Best Bike Tours in All of Gaul (Active Travel Ser.) |
Simpson,
Jerry H., Jr.; Bicycle Books Inc; $13.00;
120x215mm; 0-933201-47-8; 1992; BICYCLE TOURING
GUIDEBOOKS FRANCE SPORTS RECREATION CYCLING TRAVEL EUROPE |
|
The author spent over 20 years leading European cycling
tours for American cyclists. He personally knows every town and route.
Loaded with personal knowledge, advice and comment. |
| Dawn
of Western Science in Japan (Rangaku Kotohajime) |
Sugita,Genpaku;
Matsumoto,Ryuzi (trans); Hokuseido Press; $40.00;
128x185mm; ; 1969; Science Japan |
|
74 pages. Jacket and pages show some discoloration but not
bad. A worthy addition to any library interested in the modernization
or westernization of Japan. |
| Dentsu
Japan Marketing/Advertising Yearbook 1989 |
Staff;
Dentsu Inc; $65.00; 181x256mm;
4-88553-811-4; 1988; Advertising Japan Revenue Newspapers
Magazines Radio Television |
|
This annual presented the best and most complete info in
English on advertising in Japan. 343pp. Some minor dust and shelfwear.
Otherwise unmarked. |
| Design
of Amenity: Selected Papers of International Symposium |
Ando,Yoshinori
(ed), Sakamoto,Takeshi (ed); Kyushu University Press I;
$125.00; 209x296mm; 4-87378-397-6; 1995;
Environment Design Thermal Air Quality Living Working Technologies |
|
Held in Fukuoka in 1973: Environmental design. Thermal
environment and air quality. Amenity for living and working
environment. New technology for life support. Amenity and exercise
physiology. Design of sound environment. Human perception. Industrial
design. Visual communication in the environment. Video show.
Environment for the elderly. New direction's fashion show. 554pp. |
| Directory
of Japanese Publishers |
PACE
Staff; Publishers Assn for Cultu; $10.00;
128x210mm; ; 2000; Publisher Book Importers
Associations Literary Agencies |
|
Directory with complete contact information of the main
book publishing companies and organizations in Japan that are most
likely to be of interest outside Japan. All info in English plus
company name in kanji. 85pp. |
| Discover
Macau: 8 Walks in Macau - A Guide and History |
Crowell,
Todd; Asia 2000 Ltd; $4.00; 106x180mm;
962-8783-22-X; 2002; Hong Kong China Macau Hiking |
|
Handy guide book for visiting the scenic and historic
spots of Macau, the former Portugese colony on the China coast near
Hong Kong. Written by journalist and author Todd Crowell based in Hong
Kong just an hour away by joetfoil. 115pp. |
| Discover
the Orient with Harold Stephens |
Harold
Stephens; Asia Pacific Press; $8.00; 119x183mm;
; 1972; Tourist Travel Asia Japan Thailand India |
|
This is a good read that will give the reader much info
about Asia and travel, but it is not a travel guide book. Now dated but
that gives it much of its charm. Pages substantially discolored by time
and dampness.224pp. |
| East
Asia the Great Tradition (Modern Asia Editions) |
Reischauer,Edwin
O; Fairbank,John K;; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $46.00;
153x226mm; ; 1958; History Asia |
|
A history of East Asian civilization vol.1. Somewhat
weathered by time, dust and dampness. A few notes inside. Binding is
still strong jacket still complete though slightly damaged. 739pp. This
copy is from 1968 printing. Original USA publisher Houghton Mifflin. |
| East
Asia the Modern Transformation (Modern Asia Editions) |
Fairbank,John
K; Reischauer,Edwin O; Craig,Albert M; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc;
$50.00; 153x226mm; ; 1965; History
Asia |
|
Somewhat weathered by time, dust and dampness. Some notes
markings underlining inside. Binding is still strong jacket still
complete though slightly damaged. 955pp. This copy is from 1968
printing. Original USA publisher Houghton Mifflin. |
| East
Asian Economies: A Guide to Information Sources |
Lee,
Molly Kyung Sook Chang; Gale Research Company; $9.00;
136x214mm; 0-8103-1427-4; 1979; Japan China
Taiwan Korea Hong Kong |
|
Vol 1 of Gale's Economic Information Series. This is a
bibliography of selected materials pertaining to the economics of
China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan from 1900. 325pp. Somewhat solied by
time and dampness. Content is totally complete and unmarked. |
| East
Timor: Development Challenges for the World's Newest Nation |
Hill,Hall/ed;
Saldanha,Joao M/ed; Institute of Southeast As; $25.00;
151x229mm; 981-230-140-2; 2001; Poor Nation |
|
An original work written by experts and well-known
specialists in the field, it assembles all the latest information about
the economy, assesses future policy options, and draws on lessons of
international experience. 381pp. (Was exhibited at an exhibition and
contains the exhibition label on inside front cover.) |
| Ecological
Encyclopedia of the Marine Animals of the indo-Pacific: Vol 1 Verte |
Shirai,Shohei;
Shin Nippon Kyoiku Tosho; $109.00; 214x289mm;
4-88024-092-3; 1986; Ecology Fish-Reptile Mammals
Asia Pacific |
|
352pp 300 pages of color photos of marine animals with
detailed description. |
| Economic
Analysis of Incentive, Market and Organization |
Hosoe,Moriki
(ed); Kyushu University Press I; $15.00;
150x227mm; 4-87378-315-1; 1992; |
|
|
| Eden
1: It's and Endless World |
Hiroki
Endo; FEEST MANGA; $9.00; 115x180mm;
3-89343-365-1; 1998; Comics Manga |
|
GERMAN edition. Japanese manga translated from Japanese.
First published in Japan in 1998 by Kodansha Ltd. Sort of futuristic,
space, boy/girl, etc. Unfortunately I do not understand German. |
| Electronic
Commerce in APEC Economies |
JETRO
Staff; Japan External Trade Orga; $25.00;
210x297mm; ; 2000; Electric Electronic Parts
Procurements |
|
Reports on efforts to promote business interaction among
SMEs (small medium enterprises) in the APEC economies. |
| Elmer
Squee |
Richard
L. Brooks, Ensign USNR; The Macmillan Co; $29.90;
140x212mm; ; 1942; Humor Cartoon Navy World War 2 |
|
With introduction by Rear Admiral William T. Tarrant,
Commandant, First Naval District. Wartime humor in verse and
illustration. It was back in December of '41 |
| Engineering
Industries of Japan #36 |
Mituru
Miyata (ed); Japan Society for the Pro; $10.00;
210x297mm; ; 2002; Automobile Cell Phone Home
Electronics Aircraft MacHine Tools Bearings Parts |
|
This annual presents an outline of each major branch of
the engineering industries (auto parts, etc). Statistics. Major
developments and trends during past year. 72pp. |
| Engineering
Industries of Japan #38 |
Miyata,Mitsuru
(ed); Japan Society for the Pro; $15.00;
210x297mm; ; 2004; Automobile Cell Phone Hame
Electronic |
|
Presents an outline and analysis of major branches of the
engineering industries of Japan. Major developments and trends. Annual
publication. 74pp. |
| European
Space Directory |
Shirvanian,Dick/ed;
Sevig Press; $150.00; 210x271mm; ;
2003; Space Satellite Launch Vehicles |
|
Endorsed by Eurospace. Towards a new Europe. Space
Chronology. World space programs. European space infrastructure.
Successful launches. Profiles of space companies and institutions.
Who's who. 289pp |
| Exotics
and Retrospectives |
Hearn,Lafcadio;
Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $15.00; 109x181mm;
0-8048-0962-3; 1971; Japan |
|
299 pages. Shows some wear from the shelf and dampness.
Otherwise fine. |
| Faces
in the Crowds: a Tokyo International Anthology |
Wright,Hillel
(ed); Printed Matter Press; $25.00; 142x216mm;
0-935086-02-1; 2002; Poetry Short Stories Gaijin
Writers |
|
With a foreword by Donald Richie, this book contains some
of the best recent expatriate writing produced in Japan. Creative
writing that may shock but is never boring. So different from the dull
work of translators and other hacks. A breath of fresh creative writing
from a country that struggles so much to express itself. |
| Foot-loose
in Tokyo: The Curious Traveler's Guide to the 29 Stages of the Yama |
Pearce,Jean;
Weatherhill; $20.00; 127x182mm;
0-8348-0123-X; 1976; Train Station Shopping Restaurants
Tokyo |
|
Jean Pearce takes the reader to the spots of interest at
each of the train stations on the Yamanote line, the commuter line that
circles the heart of Tokyo. Still a fine guide to the traditions of
Tokyo. 210pp. |
| Foreigners
in Mikadoland |
Willaims,Harold
S; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $10.00; 110x182mm;
0-8048-1049-4; 1972; History Foreigners Japan
Settlements |
|
This is an account of life in the foreign communities and
former Foreign Settlements or Concessions in Japan that flourished
after Japan was opened to foreign trade in 1859. The book suffers some
from long years of storage but content is undamaged. |
| Form
Style Tradition: Reflections on Japanese Art and Society |
Kato,Shuichi;
Bester,John (t); University of California; $22.00;
140x216mm; 0-520-01809-5; 1971; Artist Sculpture
Forms Buddhist Sotatsu |
|
Page edges suffer from mold stain but insides are good.
Spine of jacket is bleeched by light. 216p |
| Foundations
of Constitutional Government in Japan 1868-1900 |
Akita,George;
Harvard University Press; $35.00; 155x233mm;
; 1967; Japan Meiji Edo |
|
A scholarly work on the development of post-Edo government
in Japan. A few notes on pages. General condition is very good but time
and slight mold has faded or dirtied jacket, cover and page edges. 292p. |
| Friends:
a Play By Kobo Abe |
Abe,Kobo,
Keene,Donald (trans); Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $17.00;
109x181mm; ; 1971; Japan Theatre |
|
Printed 1971, this is the first Tuttle edition. Time ,
dust and dampness have taken their toll but this book is complete and
otherwise undamaged. Privacy intruded by a family determined to be
friends". A rather sad play. 94 pages.""" |
| GAGAKU:
Court Music and Dance |
Togi,Masataro;
Kenny,Don (tns); Weatherhill; $18.00; 148x210mm;
0-8027-2445-0; 1971; Court Music Ancient Living
Museum |
|
Introduction by William P. Mahn. This books give a
thorough introduction to this art form. Many many photos of all phases
of gagaku, instruments, costumes, etc. Jacket is faded and dirtied by
time and mold. Same with page edges. Insides are fine and photos very
good. 207pp. First published in Japanese in 1968 by Tankosha of Kyoto.
(v5 of Performing Arts of Japan series) |
| Garden
Views I: Modern Japanese Gardens |
Tatsui,Takenosuke
(ed); Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha; $50.00;
257x245mm; 4-87460-206-1; 1991; Japan Garden
Modern Architecture Tradition |
|
Main section consists of one color photo per page. Each of
a beautiful contemporary Japanese garden. Both garden (restaurant,
home, etc) is named as is the designer.An explanatory section explains:
Around the gate. Garden paths. How to handle the stones in the garden.
Way to handle the water in the garden. Treatment of trees in the
garden. Enjoyment of the garden. Some discoloration and wear to jacket
and dampness shelfwear to page edges. Insides are as new.126p. |
| Garden
Views II: Stone and Sand Gardens |
Tatsui,Takenosuke
(ed); Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha; $50.00;
257x245mm; 4-87460-249-5; 1990; Rocks Stones Ishi
Japan Garden Modern Architecture Tradition |
|
Main section consists of one color photo per page. Each of
a beautiful contemporary Japanese garden. Both garden (restaurant,
home, etc) is named as is the designer. An explanatory section
explains: Arrangement of stones. Stone paths. Stepping stones.
Spreading of sand. Stone lanterns. Stone wash basins. Stone bridges.
Some discoloration and wear to jacket and dampness shelfwear to page
edges. Insides are as new.126p. |
| Garden
Views III: Water and Stream Gardens |
Tatsui,Takenosuke
(ed); Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha; $50.00;
257x245mm; 4-87460-250-9; 1991; Water Stream Japan
Garden Modern Architecture Tradition |
|
Main section consists of one color photo per page. Each of
a beautiful contemporary Japanese garden. Both garden (restaurant,
home, etc) is named as is the designer. An explanatory section
explains: The pond. The stream. Tsukubai. Chozubachi. The waterfall.
Izutsu and bridges. Kakehi and suisha. Some discoloration and wear to
jacket and dampness shelfwear to page edges. Insides are as new.126p. |
| Garden
Views IV: Tree and Moss Gardens |
Tatsui,Takenosuke
(ed); Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha; $50.00;
257x245mm; 4-87460-251-7; 1991; Trees Moss Japan
Garden Modern Architecture Tradition |
|
Main section consists of one color photo per page. Each of
a beautiful contemporary Japanese garden. Both garden (restaurant,
home, etc) is named as is the designer. An explanatory section
explains: Approach and trees; moss. Garden path and trees; moss. Main
garden. Small garden. There are two dents to botton edge of cover but
not affect pages. Some discoloration and wear to jacket and dampness
shelfwear to page edges. Insides are as new.126p. |
| General
Catalogue of Books in Foreign Languages Published in Japan, 1986 |
Kinokuniya
Company Staff; Kinokuniya Co Ltd; $25.00;
184x257mm; ; 1986; Books Japan English |
|
Catalogue No.K-86-02. 288+ pages. (Kinokuniya is a major
book chain in Japan and leader in sales of English and other languages.
This book is a representative and useful reference on the period.) |
| Genji
Monogatari |
Murasaki
Shikibu, Suematsu,Kencho/tns; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc;
$9.50; 110x182mm; 0-8048-1045-1; 1974;
Court Life Heian Period |
|
The world's first novel and the finestportrayal of court
life in th classical Heian period. 227p. Some effect of years of
storage but no damage to contents. |
| Getting
Both Feet Wet: Experiences Inside the JET Program |
David
Chandler (ed), David Kootnikoff (ed); JPGS Press; $19.95;
141x215mm; 4-900178-20-9; 2002; Japan
Exchange and Teaching Program Internationalization |
|
Imagine this situation: The Japanese Ministry of Education
realizes that the country must internationalize". One way to do this is
to bring young native English speakers to Japan to assist JTEs
(Japanese teachers of English). The result is the Japan Exchange and
Teaching (JET) Program. A great success but not always as is clearly to
be learned from the 14 essays by JTEs and former JETs in this much
needed book. The book contains Introduction by Nicolas Maclean CMG and
a Message by Junichiro Koizumi (currently Prime Minister).""" |
| Gleanings
in Buddha-Fields: Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East |
Hearn,Lafcadio;
Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $7.00; 108x182mm;
0-8048-0978-X; 1971; BUDDHISM JAPAN DESCRIPTION TRAVEL
RELIGION GENERAL SEE ALSO PHILOSOPHY EASTERN ASIA |
|
This is the 1971 TUT Books reprint of the book first
published in 1897 by Houghton Mifflin. 296pp. Slight discoloration due
to time. Binding hard hardened so that likely to crack when opened
wide. Otherwise totally complete and readable. If you like Koizumi
Yakumo's (Hearn's) style, this is a book to have. |
| Government
Research Institutes in Japan |
Staff;
Science and Technology Ag; $20.00; 181x258mm;
; 1981; Japan Goverfnment Research Institutes |
|
Some checkmarks inside. Shelfwear and page discoloration
due to time. But contents all okay. 295pp. |
| Green
Tea To Go: Stories from Tokyo |
Lowitz,Leza;
Printed Matter Press; $15.00; 140x215mm;
4-900178-24-1; 2004; Short Stories Japan Women |
|
Foreigners in Japan. Stories. If you have lived in Japan,
the stories will awaken memories. If you have not, you will still enjoy
and learn something of what it is like to be a traveler. 177pp. |
| Guide
for Institutes & Organizations of Tsukuba Science City |
Staff;
The Tsukuba Press; $15.00; 149x209mm;
4-924753-23-8; 1997; Education Science Technology
Research Institutes Japan |
|
Useful publication listing governmental and private
institutes located in Tsukuba. One institute per page, photo,
description, contact info. 192pp. |
| Guide
to Japanese Taxes |
Yuji
Gomi; Zaikei Shoho Sha; $30.00; 149x228mm;
4-88177-152-3; 1996; Income Personal Corporation
Inheritance Gift Consumption Sales VAT Local |
|
An essential source for learning about the Japanese tax
system. This book is for the English-speaking business person/company
who must meet tax requirements anywhere in Japan. |
| Gundam
Wing: Battlefield of Pacifists |
Kazuhiko
Chiba; TokyoPop; $9.50; 111x171mm;
1-931514-71-2; 2002; Comics Manga |
|
Japanese manga translated from Japanese. First published
in Japan in 1997 by Kodansha Ltd. Sort of futuristic, space combat,
boy/girl, etc. |
| HAGAKURE:
Spirit of Bushido |
Koga,Hideo;
Day,Stacey B; Kyushu University Press I; $82.00;
144x222mm; 4-87378-359-3; 1993; Japan Bushido
Warrior Samurai |
|
This is a two volume (one in English 131pp, the other in
Japanese 115pp) set in a case. Both books and case are in perfect
condition. The Japanese volume is paperback. This set is the
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Hagakure, November 1992,
Saga, Japan. Copyright by the Hagakure Society. |
| Haiku
v1-v4 (four Vol Set complete) |
Blyth,R
H; Hokuseido Press; $134.60; 140x210mm;
4-590-00571-9; 1992; Seasons Sky Elements Fields
Mountains Gods Buddhas Human Affairs Birds Beasts Trees Flowers |
|
First published 1949-52 hardover. First paperback 1981/82;
this is new and from 1990s printing. The main sections are divided as:
The season. Sky and elements. Fields and mountains. Gods and Buddhas.
Human affairs. Birds and beasts. Trees and flowers. 1300pp. A truly
marvelous work in the field of Haiku. |
| Haiku
v1: Eastern Culture |
Blyth,R
H; Hokuseido Press; $25.60; 140x210mm;
4-590-00572-7; 1992; Spirit Haiku Poetry Zen Basho Buson
Issa Shiki |
|
First published 1949/1961 hardover. First paperback 1981;
this copy from 1992 fifth printing. Sections cover: The spiritual
origins of haiku. Zen, the state of mind for haiku. Haiku and poetry.
The four great haiku poets. The technique of haiku. 343pp. (This is v1
of 4. |
| Haiku
v2: Spring |
Blyth,R
H; Hokuseido Press; $25.60; 140x210mm;
4-590-00573-5; 1992; New Year Spring Season Sky Elements
Fields Mountains Gods Buddhas Human Affairs Birds Beasts Trees Flowers |
|
First published 1950 hardover. First paperback 1981; this
copy from 1992 fourth printing. The main section is Spring and it is
divided as: The season. Sky and elements. Fields and mountains. Gods
and Buddhas. Human affairs. Birds and beasts. Trees and flowers. 295pp.
(This is v2 of 4) |
| Haiku
v3: Summer-Autumn |
Blyth,R
H; Hokuseido Press; $25.60; 140x210mm;
4-590-00574-3; 1982; Summer Autumn Sky Elements Fields
Mountains Gods Buddhas Human Affairs Birds Beasts Trees Flowers |
|
First published 1952 hardover. First paperback 1982; this
copy from 1982 second printing. The main sections are Summer and
Autumn; divided as: The season. Sky and elements. Fields and mountains.
Gods and Buddhas. Human affairs. Birds and beasts. Trees and flowers.
335pp. (This is v3 of 4) |
| Handbook
of Modern Japanese Grammar |
Yoko M.
McClain; The Hokuseido Press; $22.00; 147x210mm;
4-590-00570-0; 1981; Lists Words Expressions
Equivalents Textbook |
|
The author, former Prof of Japanese at Univ of Oregon, has
written this book so that it may be used by beginning through advanced
students. Explanations are easy for English speakers to understand.
Kana and kanji are included for the benefit of more advanced students.
(This book is from 20th printing 1997) |
| Healthy
Living: The Secret Ingredients - The Japanese Way |
Rollinson,
J L; Cross Media Ltd; $6.00; 104x117mm;
1-897701-92-6; ; Daikon Renkon Umeboshi Gobo Shiitake
Nira Shiso Yamaimo Konnyaku Daizu Tofu Natto Miso Soba Genmai Nuka
Azuki Goma Konbu Wakame Nori Hijiki Komezu Ryokucha |
|
A good introduction to a number of popular Japanese food
ingredients. Some little known in the West. Some well known under
different names and uses. (This copy is a sponsored version offered by
The Nikkei Weekly newspaper). Same book is sold in local stores. |
| Hello
from Korea |
Park,Jeanie
J; Park,Edward J; et al; Korean Overseas Informati;
$8.00; 148x210mm; ; 1994; Life Korea Seoul |
|
Contents: Korea in brief. History. Culture. Places. Sports
& leisure. Holidays & foods. This is a good book to start with
if you are going to live and work in Korea. 125pp. Many pictures. Some
shelf wear to cover but otherwise fine. |
| Hello
Toshima: A Survival Guide to Living in Toshima City |
Public
Relations Section Toshima City; Toshima City Office;
$14.00; 148x209mm; ; 1995; Legal Emergency
Medical Housing Earthquakes Registration Tax |
|
Provides practical information that a foreinger needs when
coming to Toshima Ward, Tokyo to live. (There is probably a newer
edition available now.) 96pp. |
| Herdboy
and Weaver (Korean Folk Story for Children, Series III) |
Adams,
Edward B (editor); Seoul International Touri; $12.00;
188x258mm; ; 1982; Korea Children Folklore |
|
Bi-lingual children's folktale. Every page color
illustrated. 32pp. This copy from second printing. First printed in
1981. Perfect except for light shelf wear. |
| Hidden
Japan |
Yahagi,Kijuro;
A de S Publishing Inc; $99.00; 220x297mm; ;
1993; Black White Photographs Japan Nature |
|
Superb black/white photographs, many of which cover two
pages. Not much text; Japanese & English. This book was very well
printed using the best paper and binding. For my taste photos are often
too dark and uncompromising, but many are unmatched, and all are
powerful. 192p. |
| Hill
Resorts of India Nepal & Bhutan |
A. P.
Agarwala (ed); Nest & Wings (India); $80.00;
133x203mm; ; 1982; Assam Gujarat Himachal Jammu
Maharashtra Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh West Bengal |
|
A Travellers' Guide. Many photo, all poorly printed. Many
advertisements of hotels etc. that probably no longer exist. About 900
pp. Much history and lore. The book feels India as seen by Indian
authors and not through the eyes of foreigners. A worthy book but not
for the casual tourist. |
| History
of American Conspiracies |
Victor,Orville
J; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $15.00; 109x181mm;
0-8048-1028-1; 1973; CONSPIRACY UNITED STATES
HISTORY 1783 1865 GENERAL |
|
546 pages. Some discoloration from decades on the shelf.
Otherwise in fin condition. Typeface is rather small. Book was first
published in 1863 by James D Torrey Publishers, New York. |
| History
of Japan (Tourist Library Vol. 15) |
Ienaga,Saburo;
Japan Travel Bureau Inc; $22.00; 128x181mm;
; 1968; History Japan |
|
A cultural history of Japan from ancient times. Excellent
overview. 262pp. Stains due to long period of storage and dampness but
this does not affect contents. A few penned notes and and dogeared
pages. |
| Hong
Kong Stories: Old Themes New Voices |
Hung,Eva
(ed); Chinese University of Hon; $12.00;
140x212mm; 962-7255-20-3; 1999; China Hong Kong
Short Story Life |
|
Stories by six contemporary Hong Kong Chinese writers.
Slight shelf wear otherwise new. 160p. |
| House
of Glass: Culture Modernity and the State in Southeast Asia |
Yao
Souchou/ed; Institute of Southeast A; $25.00;
`151x228mm; 981-230-074-0; 2001; |
|
Paying attention to the specificity of what is taking
place in the particular state, the book questions the converntional
naratives of developmentalism and state-sponsored national peace as
they are understood in S.E.Asia. 342pp. This copy was exhibited at an
exhibition and contains the exhibition label on inside front cover. |
| How
to File Your Tax Return: Guide to Japanese Individual Income Tax
1994-1995 |
Jun
Nagamine; Zaikei Shoho Sha; $30.00; 149x228mm;
4-88177-141-8; 1995; Personal Income Tax Japan |
|
Detailed information for foreign workers in Japan.
Explains resident status and the different taxation of residents,
non-residents, permanent residents. Explains the various types of
taxes, deductions, etc. Note:Taxes can often in practice be ignored by
visitors staying for only a short time in Japan, but anyone earning
money here and staying more than a few weeks should be careful.) |
| Hydrates
of Hydrocarbons |
Makogon,
Yuri F.; PennWell Corporation; $99.50; 152x228mm;
878147187; 1997; NATURAL GAS TECHNOLOGY POWER
RESOURCES |
|
Gas hydrates are solid crystalline compounds of water and
methane that are similar to snow--they form in and block gas wells and
lines and cause fouling of heat exchanges when the gas is cooled. |
| I
Wouldn't Want Anybody to Know: Native English Teaching in Japan |
Bueno,Eva
P (ed); Caesar,Terry (ed); JPGS Press; $25.00;
141x215mm; 4900178217; 2003; Teach English Japan
University Language School College |
|
Oppressed by a rigid school system, ignored within the
Japanese-teacher hierarchy, a mystery to their students who only take
the course in order to graduate, the serious professional linguist
finds it difficult to function at all. If he speaks out too loudly, he
may lose the job that carries little security and no chance to rise in
the profeesion. Too quiet and one goes nuts. Admit defeat and coast
along. Chances to feel proud of a job well done are all too few, even
if the experience in Japan looks good on the resume. |
| Ikebana
with the Seasons |
Okada,Kozan;
Shufunotomo Co Ltd; $38.00; 209x260mm;
4079748191; 1989; Flower Arrangement Japanese Art |
|
139 pages. Almost every page contains a large full-color
flower arrangement photograph. The author became the third iemoto of
the Koazn Ikebana School in 1968. |
| In
Lieu of ... |
Maxine
Saltonstall; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $8.50;
110x183mm; 0-8048-1020-6; 1972; Recipes Food
Cooking |
|
This is the companion book to First you take a leek."
80pp. Some discoloration of pages.""" |
| Individualism
and the Japanese |
Yamazaki,Masakazu;
Sugihara,Barbara (tns); Japan Echo Inc; $18.00;
126x183mm; 4-915226-05-0; 1994; Culture
Stereotypes Groupism Interpersonal |
|
The author stresses what he calls the gentle
individualism" of the Japanese people as opposed to groupism or rugged
individualism. 175pp.""" |
| Industrial
Groupings in Japan: The Changing Face of Keiretsu |
Brown
& Co Staff; Brown & Co Ltd; $850.00;
210x297mm; ; 2001; Industry Trade Real Estate
Finance Banking Retail Wholesale Export Import Joint Venture |
|
The ultimate who owns who of major Japanese business,
industry and finance. Includes both horizontally and vertically
integrated groups. Restructuring, renewal and realignment. |
| Industrial
Restructuring in East Asia: Towards the 21st Century |
Masuyama,Seiichi/ed,Vandenbrink,Donna/ed;
Chia Yue/ed; Institute of Southeast A; $32.25;
151x229mm; 981-230-135-6; 2001; Singapore
Indonesia Philippines Malaysia Thailand Hong Kong China Korea Japan
Asia-Pacific |
|
Published jointly with Nomura Research Inst. Examines the
dynamic aspects of the region's industrial structures - the charges
occuring with globalisation fuelled by liberalisation and by a paradigm
shift from industrial to information technology. 352pp. Was exhibited
at an exhibition and contrains the exhibition label on inside front
cover. |
| Inside
Asia |
Gunther,
John; Harper & Brothers; $35.00; 147x215mm;
; 1939; History Japan China Manchukuo Russia |
|
One of the most influential pre-WW2 books on Japan and its
international political military aims. Includes chapters on Russian
Position, Chiang Kai-shek, Chinese Reds, Manuel Quezon, Dutch Treat,
Incredible Kingdom of Siam, Gandhi, Religion, Jawaharlal Nehru, Aga
Khan, Shah of Iran, Arab World, Israel, and more. The book is aged and
cover discolored but intact. |
| Inside
the Kamakura Buddha |
Wallace
Gagne; Printed Matter Press; $9.99; 140x215mm;
1-895666-12-0; 2003; Poetry Japan |
|
A heavy drinker and red meat eater, Wallace Gagne was born
in Vancouver in 1943. Forty poems in 64 pages by one of Japan's most
interesting gaijin writer/teachers. Great picture of the hollow
Kamakura Buddha on the cover and a poem that fits. |
| Instant
Kanji Dictionary, Direct Access |
Castelain,Anne;
Nichigai Associates; $18.00; 94x128mm;
4-8169-1474-9; 1998; Dictionary Japanese Kanji Joyo Jinmei |
|
For looking up the readings and meaning. Includes 1945
joyo (recommended for daily use) kanji plus another 284 found in
personal names (jinmei kangi). |
| International
Business Communication: Problems and Proposals |
Mitsunori
Hashimoto; Hakuto-Shobo Publishing C; $19.00;
147x210mm; 4-561-52040-6; 1998; Teaching Financial
Banking Composition |
|
From the standpoint of non-native users of English. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1974 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-071-9; 1974; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Inside pages complete. Cover shows its age and suffered
from damp storage. Cover was bound upside down; annoying but doesn't
affect content This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to
those who want historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1976 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-071-9; 1976; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Inside pages complete as new. Cover shows its age. This
edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to those who want
historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1977 |
McCaslin,John
C (ed); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-039-5; 1977; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Inside pages complete as new but some spotting. Cover
shows its age. This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to
those who want historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1978 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-091-3; 1978; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Inside pages complete as new with only minor scuffing.
Cover basrely shows its age. This edition of the annual IPE should be
of interest to those who want historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1979 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-114-6; 1979; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Inside pages complete as new but wrinkled. Perhaps due to
dampness but not stuck together. Cover fair but shows signs of wear.
This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to those who want
historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1981 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-164-2; 1981; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Inside pages complete as new. Cover good but stained in
spots with white (office white-out?). Due to binding error, inside
pages are upside down. No problem if you turn book upside down.This
edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to those who want
historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1983 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-231-2; 1983; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Almost as good as new. This edition of the annual IPE
should be of interest to those who want historical info on petroleum
industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1984 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-256-8; 1984; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Almost as good as new. This edition of the annual IPE
should be of interest to those who want historical info on petroleum
industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1985 |
Editor;
Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00; 234x300mm;
0-87814-256-8; 1985; Oil Energy Exploration Exports
Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Almost as good as new. Three minor small page tears. Page
listing editor missing or was never in this edition. This edition of
the annual IPE should be of interest to those who want historical info
on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1989 |
John C.
McCaslin (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-337-8; 1989; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Almost as good as new. Small dent on cover corners. This
edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to those who want
historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1991 |
Jim West
(editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-369-6; 1991; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Almost as good as new. Cover bound upside down but this
does not affect content. Just annoying. This edition of the annual IPE
should be of interest to those who want historical info on petroleum
industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1992 |
West,Jim
(ed); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00; 234x300mm;
0-87814-376-9; 1992; Oil Energy Exploration
Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Only fault is on spine caused by being dropped. Does not
affect contents. This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest
to those who want historical info on petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1993 |
Jim West
(editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-393-9; 1993; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to
those who want historical info on the worldwide petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1995 |
West,Jim
(ed); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00; 234x300mm;
0-87814-443-9; 1995; Oil Energy Exploration
Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to
those who want historical info on the worldwide petroleum industry.
Promotional Copy (marked) |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1996 |
Jim West
(editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-537-0; 1996; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
Very minor dent on cover corner. This edition of the
annual IPE should be of interest to those who want historical info on
the worldwide petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 1998 |
Bob
Tippee (editor); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00;
234x300mm; 0-87814-744-6; 1998; Oil Energy
Exploration Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to
those who want historical info on the worldwide petroleum industry. |
| International
Petroleum Encyclopedia 2000 |
Tippee,Bob
(ed); Pennwell Publishing Co; $220.00; 234x300mm;
0-87814-784-5; 2000; Oil Energy Exploration
Exports Fields Gas Production Maps Pipelines |
|
This edition of the annual IPE should be of interest to
those who want historical info on the worldwide petroleum industry. |
| Investing
in Japanese Securities: Profit and Protection for the Intelligent In |
John B
Bennett, Norman Doelling; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc;
$12.00; 110x182mm; 0-8048-1063-X; 1972;
Corporate Japan Securities Market History ADR Taxes |
|
Pages and cover yellowed by time and dampness. In 1970
Japan had a remarkable record for growth exceeding that of the USA and
prospects were fine. The book looks at historical growth from the Meiji
era and compares with the USA. Interesting, if now retrospective, view
of the era when fortunes were made investing in Japanese stock. 110pp. |
| ISA
Directory 2003 |
Staff;
Instrumentation Systems a; $150.00; 235x276mm;
1556178522; 2003; Instrument Control Valve Vision
Switch Software Optic Connector |
|
400 pages of names and addresses of instrumentation
manufacturers and related companies. Products (flow computers, gas
sensors, etc). Makers. Manufacturer's reps. Web addresses. Annual, this
is the 2003 edition published September 2003. Very good for those who
need this type of info. |
| Ise:
Japan's Ise Shrines - Ancients Yet New |
Hvass,Svend
M; Aristo Publishing; $95.00; 240x254mm;
87-985103-3-9; 1999; Shinto Jingu Shrine Sun Goddess
Construction Renovation |
|
140pp plus separate 30pp Chronology of Ise Shrines from
600 to 1999. Lovingly illustrated with photos current and old. This
book and be said to be a history of the heart of Shinto, and it is also
an introduction of shrine construction and Japanese traditional
carpentry. |
| Japan
(Lonely Planet) 7 |
Rowthorn,Chris;
Ashburne,John; Benson,Sara; Florence,Mason; Lonely Planet
Publication; $17.00; 128x185mm; 864426933;
2000; JAPAN GUIDEBOOKS TRAVEL ASIA Tokyo Osaka Kyoto Fuji |
|
From Asahi to Zen. 920pp. About Japan. Getting there and
away. Getting around. Tokyo. Performing Arts. Around Tokyo. Central
Honshu. Kansai Region. Western Honshu. Tohoku. Hokkaido. Shikoku.
Kyushu. Okinawa & the South-West Islands. |
| Japan
As It Is |
Tanaka,Yoshio
(ed); Gakken Co Ltd; $16.00; 130x190mm;
4-05-151313-0; 1985; Business Japan Bilingual |
|
Contains a vast array of information thus making this book
worth reading and keeping as a reference. Left pages in Japanese; right
pages in English. This copy is from 14th printing 1989. 368pp. Some
stain due to dust, dampness and time. Inside pages are in perfect
condition. |
| Japan
By Rail |
Zarifeh,Ramsey;
Trailblazer Publications; $18.00; 120x180mm;
1-873756-23-2; 2002; Travel Japan Bullet Train |
|
Practical information for traveling Japan. City guides and
maps. Where to stay. Eat. What to see. Kilometre by kilometre route
guides. Timetables. No other Japan guide is so well focused for the
train traveler. |
| Japan
Directory 2003: Foreign Firms & Residents |
Wada,Yoshio
(ed); The Japan Press Ltd; $450.00; 198x264mm;
; 2003; International Companies Japan Address
Telephone Fax URL Email Residents |
|
Sturdy cover and binding. Likewise the contents are
accurate and practical for the foreign businessperson in or dealing
with Japan. Starts with a section on Hotels. Then Classified Directory
(yellow pages) of companies listed under broad categories (e.g.
Telecommunications). Then the main section of Firms; (white pages)
alphabetical list of company names, address, tel, fax, homepage, email,
main product/service, main executive. Next Embassy list. Finally (green
pages) addresses of foreign residents. Published annually. Thoroughly
updated. Nothing else in Japan carries so much info of this type.
Buyers also receive a web link to updates. |
| Japan
Directory of Professional Associations |
Intercontinental
Marketing Staff; Intercontinental Marketin; $50.00;
182x258mm; 4-900178-09-8; 1995; Japan
Business Academic Research Government Institute Gakkai Center |
|
Alfa list of names and addresses in English of all types
of Japanese associations and societies. Index of Japanese names
(romanized). Index by category from Accounting to Water. |
| Japan
Directory of Professional Associations 1984-87 |
Intercontinental
Marketing Staff; Intercontinental Marketin; $50.00;
182x256mm; 4-900178-03-9; 1984; Business
Research Societies Centers Institutes |
|
In English. Alphabetical list of organizations with
address. Associations listed by category. Associations listed by
romanized Japanese name. (A reference of it's time though address info
is considerably out of date now.) |
| Japan
Edge:The Insider's Guide to Japanese Pop Subculture |
Roman,Annette
(Ed); Cadence Books; $18.00; 198x280mm;
1569313458; 1999; Trends Film Music Manga |
|
The publisher is a div of Viz Communications which is a
subsid of Shogakukan. 199pp. |
| Japan
English Publications in Print |
Warren
E. Ball (ed); Intercontinental Marketin; $50.00;
210x297mm; 4-900178-14-4; 1998; Japan Books
Magazines Journals Monographs |
|
The JEPP lists virtually everything that is published in
English or partly in English in Japan. Alfa list of titles contains
title details. Also has index by subject, author/editor index, and
publisher name and address. |
| Japan
for Businessman & Job-Hunter |
Rickman,James;
Kusunoki Toshishige; Borgnan Corp.; $9.00;
147x210mm; 4-938749-00-9; 1993; Work Teach
Translate Write Publish Jobs |
|
Advice for job hunters visiting Japan. Lists companies.
Emergency telephone numbers. Visas. Transportation. Accommodation.
242pp. (Not old enough to be historic, not new enough to be thoroughly
accurate, but includes much that the young foreign job-hunter should
know before venturing far into Japan.) |
| Japan
for the Impoverished: A Travel Guide |
Rickman,James;
Borgnan Corp.; $11.00; 147x210mm;
4-938749-01-7; 1995; Travel Sightseeing Work Teach Hostels |
|
Basic history and cultural information. Introduction to
all major areas of Japan. Emphasis is on individual low budget travel. |
| Japan
Inside Out: A Personally Oriented Guidebook |
Gluck,Jay;
Gluck,Sumi; Gluck,Garet; Personally Oriented Ltd; $85.00;
131x214x60mm; 4-89360-035-4; 1992; Japan
Travel Culture History |
|
Unread but shopworn. 1341pp, 135 maps & plans, 85
sketches, 2099 festival dates. A huge work that would be wasted on the
casual tourist but a lifelong reference for the serious traveler or
student of Japan. |
| Japan
International Advertising & Media Handbook '02 |
Staff;
Media Information Inc; $32.00; 214x280mm; ;
2001; Advertising International Japan Media Magazine
Broadcast |
|
Details on all important Japanese advertising agencies.
International media companies in Japan. PR agencies. Market research
companies. Media specialists. Alfa list of media. List by country of
origin. List by category. Published annually this is must info source
for publishers and advertising people. |
| Japan
International Advertising & Media Handbook '04 |
Staff;
Media Information Inc; $32.00; 214x280mm; ;
2003; Advertising International Japan Media Magazine
Broadcast |
|
Details on all important Japanese advertising agencies.
International media companies in Japan. PR agencies. Market research
companies. Media specialists. Alfa list of media. List by country of
origin. List by category. Published annually this is must info source
for publishers and advertising people. 136pp. |
| Japan
Language School Guide |
Abramson,Paul;
Tokyo Central Inc; $7.00; 127x180mm;
4-9900200-252; 1993; Foreign Language Teachers English
Japan |
|
This book was a labor of love by writer, teacher,
programmer, researcher Paul Abramson. Where to study or teach. How to
apply to schools. All the info you need. The book is in English but
includes introductions in six other languages. |
| Japan
Publishers Directory: Publishing in English in Japan |
Warren
E. Ball (ed); Intercontinental Marketin; $15.00;
148x209mm; 4-900178-05-5; 1986; JAPAN DIRECTORIES
PUBLISHERS PUBLISHING LANGUAGE ARTS DISCIPLINES REFERENCE |
|
Contains over 2200 names and addresses taken from the
database of the Japan Publications Guide Service. Most complete source
of addresses of English publishers as of the date published. |
| Japan
the Coming Economic Crisis |
Woronoff,Jon;
Lotus Press; $18.00; 110x179mm;
0-914778-26-9; 1979; Japan Boom Bust |
|
The author points out problems with the Japanese economy
at a time when almost everybody thought everything was fine. Cover has
some discoloration. 316pp. |
| Japan
Trade Directory 1997-98 |
Staff;
Japan External Trade Orga; $250.00; 215x276mm;
; 1997; Export Import Industry Japan |
|
Published by JETRO this annual is now available online but
the book was much more handy. Provides good reference. This copy only
lightly used. Binding good but book is heavy. 1000+ pages. |
| Japan
Yellow Pages: Fall 2004 Ed |
Publishers
Staff; Japan Yellow Pages Ltd; $40.00; 210x297mm;
; 2004; Telephone Directory Tokyo Osaka English |
|
Classified Consumer section. Classified Business section.
Address, telephone, and many email and URL addresses. 608pp. Other
sections are: Trade associations. Embassies. Japanese government.
Museums. International conferences. Trade shows and exhibitions.
Zipcodes. Telephone area codes. |
| Japan
Yellow Pages: Spring 2004 Ed |
Publishers
Staff; Japan Yellow Pages Ltd; $30.00; 210x297mm;
; 2004; Telephone Directory Tokyo Osaka English |
|
Classified Consumer section. Classified Business section.
Address, telephone, and many email and URL addresses. 608pp. Other
sections are: Trade associations. Embassies. Japanese government.
Museums. International conferences. Trade shows and exhibitions.
Zipcodes. Telephone area codes. |
| Japan's
Cultural History: A Perspective |
Tazawa,
Yutaka; Matsubara, Saburo; et al; Ministry of Foreign Affai;
$10.00; 180x210mm; ; 1973; Japan
History Culture |
|
With many color pages, presents a basic story of Japan's
historical culture. 120pp. Cover spine is somewhat light bleached but
otherwise in fine condition and unmarked inside. |
| Japan's
Imperial Conspiracy Volume 1 |
Bergamini,David;
William Morrow and Compan; $80.00; 138x208mm;
; 1971; Japan History War Defeat Emperor Manchuria |
|
Parts: 1: Vengeance of War. 2: Land of the Sun Goddess. 3:
Young Caesar. 4: Rubicon Manchuria. 5: Disciplining the Legions.
(Volume 2, which we do not have, covers period from 1935 till war end).
Inside pages are fine but cover has blackened and distorted with time. |
| Japan's
Iron & Steel Industry 1998 |
Sukeyuli
Kawata (ed); Kawata Publicity Inc; $60.00;
182x256mm; 4-905615-13-1; 1998; Iron Steel
Industry Export Japan |
|
Steel supply and demand 1997-2000. environmental
initiatives. new technologies. steel products. large scale projects.
company and association directory. 164pp. |
| Japan's
New Middle Class |
Ezra F.
Vogel; University of California; $22.00;
137x204mm; 0-520-02100-2; 1972; Sociology |
|
First published in 1963 based upon field work done in
Japan by Ezra Vogel and his wife in the period 1958 - 1960. (This copy
was never read.) |
| Japan,
The Rough Guide to |
Dodd,Jan;
Richmond,Simon; Rough Guides, Limited; $20.00;
127x197mm; 1-85828-699-9; 2001; JAPAN GUIDEBOOKS
TRAVEL ASIA Tokyo |
|
Over 900pp. Coverage of all sights from pop-chic Tokyo to
the hot springs of Kyushu and the sacred temples of Shikoku. Best
places to stay, eat, shop and party. |
| Japan:
A Reinterpretation |
Smith,Patrick;
Pantheon Books; $20.00; 152x233mm;
0-679-42231-5; 1997; History Postwar Truth Lies |
|
This book reinterprets postwar (WW2) Japan history and the
involvement of the USA in bringing democracy" to the Japanese. Prime
ministers backed by the CIA. The new Japanese Constitution ... totally
written by the Americans? This copy contains a label on the cover (the
jacket has a diecut hole through which the label is visible) announcing
the coming 1998 publication of a paperback edition by Vintage Books).
(this was a promotion pre-pub copy)""" |
| Japanese
and Oriental Ceramics |
Gorham,Hazel
H; Chales E Tuttle Co Inc; $60.00; 147x208mm;
0-8048-0927-5; 1971; POTTERY JAPANESE ANTIQUES
COLLECTIBLES CERAMICS |
|
Many illustrations.Listed wares include Eiraku, Sometsuke,
Karatsu, Satsuma, Imari, Kakiyemon, Nabeshima, Seto, Bizen, Kutani,
Raku, Awata, Kiyomizu, Akahada, Makuzu, Awaji, Banko, Hirado. 256pp.
Only most minor signs of time. Book is in carton box. Boox is in fairly
good condition but bleached where sunlight reached it on shelf. |
| Japanese
Homes and Their Surroundings |
Morse,Edward
S; Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $15.00; 110x178mm;
0-8048-0998-4; 1972; Art Design Housing
Landscaping Tradition |
|
First published in 1886, this is the classic western study
of the Japanese home. Many excellent illustrations by the author. 372pp. |
| Japanese
Inn |
Statler,Oliver;
Pyramid Publications Inc; $5.00; 108x180mm;
; 1962; Japan Ryokan Travel Culture |
|
The classic travel book. Written shorly after World War
II. 334pp. This copy has been stored too long and is fragile but
totally readable. 50 prints, but they suffer from time and probably
never looked very good in this cheap paperback edition. |
| Japanese
Literature Today 2000 #25 |
Staff;
Japan P.E.N. Club; $10.00; 170x250mm; ;
2000; Literature Poetry Japan Translation Rights |
|
The annual of the Japan PEN Club. In French and English.
164pp |
| Japanese
Newspaper Compounds: The 1,000 Most Important in Order of Frequency |
Kikuoka,Tadashi;
Charles E Tuttle Co Inc; $5.00; 128x182mm;
; 1970; Kanji Characters Compounds Japanese Language |
|
Kanji characters. Romaji spelling. English translation.
There is also a test to check the students understanding. 95pp. |