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Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, was an Irish writer known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo. His book Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, comprises two parts, the first being the "Kwaidan Proper" and the second, "Insect-Studies", which consists of an essay each on ants, butterflies and mosquitos. According to the author, most of the folk tales and ghost stories in the first part were translated from old Japanese texts. The themes encompass resurrection, sacrifice, magic, and the realm of dreams.

Enter a land of gods, samurai, and spirits—where ancient stories still echo today. Japanese Legends isn’t just another dry history book—it reveals how sacred myths still shape Japan’s festivals, rituals, and national identity. Whether you're drawn to samurai history, yokai tales, or the traditions of shrines and emperors, this book offers a fresh, accessible way to explore the myths and legends that built Japan.

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.

LEARN JAPANESE GRAMMAR AND SENTENCE PATTERN is a book that was designed to help foreigner learn the basic and intermediate level of Japanese grammar so that they will be able to create their own sentence pattern using this book. This book aims to help a lot of people in the world to know the secrets of Japanese Grammar and Sentence Pattern. The author has utilized easy sentence pattern and grammar formula so that learner of Japanese will easily understand the reading of Japanese Hiragana and formulate an easy Kanji after learning it. Happy Reading.

Discover fascinating ancient Japanese fairy tales as well as the folk tales of the Ainu/Aino. The first book in this collection, titled Japanese Fairy Tales, was written by Iwaya Sazanami and translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, a 20th-century translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales. The second book in this collection is a rare one that is not usually available in audio format: Aino Folk-Tales by Basil Chamberlain, one of the most prominent British Japanologists active in Japan during the latter half of the 19th century.

We have all heard stories of demigods and their epic battles or ultimate demise. But which parts are true and what is fabricated? If you want to discover the superhumans from Greek, Norse, Celtic, African, Egyptian, Japanese, and Hindu mythology, then this is the book you need.

Dive into the mystical world of ancient Japan and uncover its incredible deities, mythical creatures, and heroic tales, even if you're new to folklore! Are you fascinated by Japan's rich culture and history?Discover captivating tales of Shinto gods, Yōkai, and legendary heroes that shape Japan's cultural heritage.

Not Your Typical Mythology Book — This One Brings Japan’s Culture to Life in Words and Pictures Japanese Myths: An Easy-Going Culture Journey into Japanese Mythology and Folklore is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read cultural deep dive that goes far beyond legends. With nearly 40 stunning illustrations, this book connects ancient gods, mysterious yokai, anime, shrines, daily rituals, and even travel spots—revealing how mythology still shapes the rhythm of everyday life in Japan. Perfect for anime fans, travelers, or anyone curious about Japan, this book offers a complete yet ...

From the acclaimed author of An Academic Affair comes a steamy romance about a single mum who’s absolutely not looking for another relationship . . . only to fall for the younger owner of her favourite wine bar. Fiona Fisher thought she had it all: a loving husband, three kids, and a life far...

Delve into the mystical worlds of Celtic enchantment, the heroic sagas of Bulfinch's lore, the enigmatic tales of Slavic spirits, the celestial dances of Japanese deities, the profound fables of Turkish origins, the creation epics of Sumerian and Mesopotamian civilizations, the rich tapestry of Native American heritage, and the captivating chronicles from the Filipino archipelago.

Japanese culture has fascinated the West ever since the country’s doors opened up in the 1800s. In many ways, Japan has remained elusive, and people have travelled from all around the world to see for themselves how unique this nation remains. Another way of exploring this enigmatic culture is through its literature. The English language succeeds surprisingly well in revealing the Japanese sense of life.

This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad...

You have read the books. You have covered the syllabus. You are still not clearing. This is the book no one in the UPSC coaching industry wants you to read. Because it does not give you more to study. It shows you that the way you are studying is the problem. Every year, nearly one million Indians sit for the UPSC Preliminary Examination. Fewer than 0.2% will make it to the final merit list. The ones who succeed are not smarter than you. They have not read more books than you. They have not suffered more or sacrificed more or wanted it more desperately. What they have is a system. Study ...

This course consists of lessons centered on an audio blog that is completely in Japanese. The audio blog postings take you around Japan and introduce you to many different aspects of the country, including culture, history, folklore, the arts, and more. You will learn all about many different cities, and what they are famous for. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar in this audio blog series presented entirely in Japanese.

Listen to everyday words and phrases in Japanese, then repeat, practise and refine! A relaxing way to pick up the language. Follow the words using the free booklet, also available at: collinsdictionary.com/resources Covers the words you need for modern life in Japan with topics on home life...

Only Murders in the Building meets Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library in this “intriguing, fast-paced” (School Library Journal) novel about a girl pulled into a mysterious treasure hunt at her new boarding school. Ever since her mom passed away, twelve-year-old Megumi “Meg” Mizuno...

Think you know urban legends? Think again. Perhaps you’ve heard of Kuchisake-onna, the slit-mouthed woman who cuts your mouth from ear to ear? How about Sugisawa, the cursed village that damns all who stumble upon it? Did you know that people lurk in the suicide forest waiting to claim victims of their own?

More than 100 US Army and Navy nurses were stationed in Guam and the Philippines at the beginning of World War II. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, five navy nurses on Guam became the first American military women of World War II to be taken prisoner by the Japanese. More than 70 army nurses survived five months of combat conditions in the jungles of Bataan and Corregidor before being captured, only to endure more than three years in prison camps.

入試問題をテーマにした日本史学習の決定版!入試だけでなく、一般教養としても重宝する歴史がまるごとわかる一本です。


入試問題の本文をそのまま収載した「そのまま出るパターン」の日本史版です。
過去二十数年分の入試問題を完全データ化し、非常に高い正確さで出題頻度を分
析しています。

ただ答えを暗記するのではなく、問題の本文ごと頭に入れることで、入試問題の
ポイントを丸ごとつかむ事が出来ます。

集中して勉強したい人にも、空き時間に少しずつ進めたい人にも有効的な一問一
答方式の勉強法で、日本史をマスターしましょう。

The advanced series dives straight into dialogue about anything and everything Japanese. This series is focused on exposing you to native speaking style. Start speaking Japanese in minutes and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Advanced Japanese.