Japan History Culture

Американка Нэнси Сталкер, профессор на историческом факультете Гавайского университета в Маноа, написала не одну книгу о Японии. Но, пожалуй, сейчас перед вами максимально подробный и при этом лаконичный, прекрасно структурированный рассказ обо всех этапах японской истории и стадиях развития культуры в хронологическом порядке.

Американка Нэнси Сталкер, профессор на историческом факультете Гавайского университета в Маноа, написала не одну книгу о Японии. Но, пожалуй, сейчас перед вами максимально подробный и при этом лаконичный, прекрасно структурированный рассказ обо всех этапах японской истории и стадиях развития культуры в хронологическом порядке.

Turn your daily commute into an awe-inspiring cultural history adventure through two millennia of Japanese art. Wander through tranquil Shinto shrines, disciplined Zen monasteries, and modern galleries without ever leaving your seat. Let the contemplative beauty of this visual evolution turn...

A haunting gathering of classic Japanese tales of monsters and demons, yōkai and oni and yūrei, that live on in popular manga, anime, J-horror films, and video games A Penguin Classic Flesh-eating oni demons, kappa water sprites, shapeshifting kitsune foxes, vengeful yūrei ghosts, and other...

Brought to you by Penguin. **Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2024** A story of staggering scope and drama, Revolusi is the masterful and definitive account of the epic revolution that sparked the decolonisation of the modern world. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2024* On a...

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other. In his latest entertaining and thought-provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, the enmity is between these three "tiger" nations and what prevents them from making peace.

With The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors and Ship of Ghosts, James D. Hornfischer created essential and enduring narratives about America’s World War II Navy, works of unique immediacy distinguished by rich portraits of ordinary men in extremis and exclusive new information. Now he does the...

Experience a vibrant sports history that transforms the baseball diamond into a vivid window into Japanese culture. Perfect for an armchair travel escape or an educational morning commute, this narrative journey explores how a foreign game became a beloved national touchstone. From bustling...

The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured—and transformed—the world’s imagination. “A masterful book driven by deep research, new insights, and powerful storytelling.”—W. David Marx, author of Ametora: How Japan Saved...

'Amazingly well researched, fabulously informative and an awful lot of fun. If you love Japanese culture or are just curious to know more I can't recommend this book highly enough' Jonathan Ross 'A nerd- and generalist-friendly look at how Japan shaped the post-World War II world, from toys to...

Escape into an immersive culinary journey across Japan, where mindful everyday meals uncover deep cultural anthropology. Perfect for relaxing evening listening or soundtracking your own cooking, this atmospheric narrative follows a single, vibrant day of eating. From quiet dawn fish markets to...

Explore Japan's vibrant merchant hub, where culinary history and urban ambition transformed a marshy delta into an empire. Perfect for an immersive commute, this evocative journey transports you straight to the neon-lit arcades and smoky grills of a rapidly evolving metropolis. Whether you are...

Spend 24 hours in the vibrant, divided world of Shogun’s Japan. In 1614, Japan stood at a crossroads. As the Tokugawa shogunate tightened its grip on power, samurai prepared for war, Christians faced persecution and foreign merchants navigated a rapidly shifting political landscape. In 24...

An elegant and absorbing tour of Tokyo and its residents. From 1632 until 1854, Japan’s rulers restricted contact with foreign countries, a near isolation that fostered a remarkable and unique culture that endures to this day. In hypnotic prose and sensual detail, Anna Sherman describes...

**Kirkus Best Books of the Year (2013)** **Kansas City Star Best Books of the Year (2013)** A passionate student of Japanese poetry, theater, and art for much of her life, Gretel Ehrlich felt compelled to return to the earthquake-and-tsunami-devastated Tohoku coast to bear witness, listen to...

Step onto the blood-soaked battlefields of feudal Japan to separate the brutal reality of the warrior elite from myth. This immersive historical journey is the perfect commute companion, transforming an everyday drive into an epic saga of clan warfare, political betrayal, and strict martial...

Track the living evolution of Zen history, bridging ancient meditation with your modern mindfulness practice. Whether you are seeking a grounding escape during a commute or unwinding into a reflective evening, this journey shatters the myth of the solitary monk. Experience a dynamic spiritual...

As read on BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week' Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award Longlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize 'Sherman’s is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she notices, offers something. The Bells...

Step into the steamy bathhouses of feudal Japan to uncover a cultural history of Shinto purity and social hierarchy. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or transforming your daily commute into an educational journey, this atmospheric exploration immerses you in a society where water and heat...

Uncover the true historical reality of Japan’s female artists and working women in this immersive cultural history. Perfect for a contemplative evening commute or a relaxing weekend escape, this evocative journey walks you through the lantern-lit alleyways of traditional geisha districts...