Young Japan

An unforgettable true story of resilience, family, and chasing your dreams against all odds. In this poignant and inspiring memoir, Tani Hanes recounts the remarkable life of her grandmother, Mitsuko Ishikawa, who grew up in early 20th century Japan dreaming of independence and education. Mitsuko's steadfast determination carries her through an arranged marriage, raising children during wartime, and carving out an accomplished career as a midwife, nurse and ikebana master - despite a society that expected her to be only a dutiful wife and mother. Through lyrical prose and vivid detail, ...

Fact-packed World War II book for teens & also adults - a must read! 60+ photographs to bring the stories to life! Step into the shadowy world of the Secret Operations of World War II, where battles weren't just fought on the front lines but also through deception, espionage, and undercover heroics. From fake armies to spies who risked everything to outwit the Nazis, these 21 secret operations tell the untold side of the war: bold, brilliant, and sometimes utterly audacious. Each operation reveals a fascinating mix of creativity, courage, and determination that shaped the war’s outcome. ...

Lucie Blackman - tall, blond, 21 years old - stepped out into the vastness of Tokyo in the summer of 2000 and disappeared. The following winter, her dismembered remains were found buried in a seaside cave. The seven months in between had seen a massive search for the missing girl involving Japanese policemen, British private detectives, and Lucie’s desperate but bitterly divided parents. Had Lucie been abducted by a religious cult or snatched by human traffickers? Who was the mysterious man she had gone to meet? And what did her work as a hostess in the notorious Roppongi district of Tokyo really involve?

Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan and came to America to escape poverty. World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats. But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.

A Groundbreaking and Creative Journey into Language Learning! Discover an innovative and engaging approach to teaching English to Japanese children. This series, crafted by Sigal Magen, blends imaginative storytelling, playful characters, and bilingual learning to inspire curiosity and foster cultural connections. Join this exciting adventure and ignite a lifelong love for language!

Can Aimi defeat a bigger competitor than teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams boarded the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi was defeated by her mentor in part one of this epic voyage. Has Aimi sacrificed her integrity to no avail? Can she make her way back to her team? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia Belew’s wonderful tale. Buy sixth-in-series, ...

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the world's most respected Japanese animation filmmakers. He is known for creating compelling characters, engaging stories, and breathtaking animation, all of which have earned him international acclaim while setting box-office records. Miyazaki, who began his career in 1963 as an in-betweener for Toei Doga studio, soon found his true calling as an anime and manga artist, working on classic Japanese features and television series and writing the best-selling manga, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.

In ancient Japan, villagers struggled to survive as their lords battled for dominance. One boy, his family better off than many, finds himself drawn to an outcast girl as the heralds of war spread through the land. Will he claim his family's land, or will war wash away his future? Find out in this exciting new entry to the world of Samurai Awakening.

Remy Kobata has always wished she was destined to be with her best friend, Cam Yasuda. All the way from being neighbors from birth to mixing up magical prank potions together to their “just friends” homecoming date during their senior year in high school, nothing’s a secret between Remy and Cam—except for how much she is in love with him. Remy is trying to work up the courage to confess her feelings during their winter break trip to Japan, when she gets selected for a mystical tea leaves reading and it reveals that they’re not meant to be together.

狐獣人の奴隷少女とほのぼの2人旅!?ベルトラム王国を出奔し、両親の故郷である東の地を目指して一人旅をするリオ。

両親の故郷で語られるリオ出生の秘密とは!?精霊の里の民たちとの充実した生活に別れを告げ、遂に当初の目的であった両親の故郷ヤグモに辿りついたリオ。

エクセレントコーヒーの契約社員、有田泉は社内の誰もが認める“親切な” 女子社員だ。上司や同僚の好みを完璧に覚えてコーヒーを入れ、つまらない雑用も笑顔でこなす。しかしそれは、エリートばかりの会

獣は憤怒に突き動かされ、聖戦の刻は来たれり。聖女エリカとの死闘を満身創痍で征し、リーゼロッテらを連れてガルアーク王国で待つ大切な人たちのもとへと帰還したリオ。

Band 7 der Bestseller-Reihe von Chris Bradford in neuem Look! Jack will mit seinen Freunden nach Nagasaki, um dort auf einem Schiff nach England anzuheuern. Aus Angst, den Samurai des Shoguns in die Arme zu laufen, entschließen sich die Gefährten für den Seeweg entlang der Küste. Doch auch auf dieser Route lauern todbringende Gefahren …. Ein junger Engländer. Gestrandet in Japan. Ausgebildet zum Samurai. Bereit für den Kampf seines Lebens.

A super-criminal - as deadly as she is beautiful - wagers all in an epic battle with a master detective, Akechi Kogoro. No trick is too elaborate, no disguise too fantastic as the two perfectly matched antagonists take turns to outwit each other.

少年の不在。そして、少女たちの戦い。リーゼロッテ奪還のため、ガルアーク王国を離れたリオ。

世界から忘れられた少年の導き手、それは――神の定めし残酷なルールにより、超越者となってしまったことで大切な人たちの記憶から消えてしまったリオ。

In this collection of short stories from author Steve B Howard a young woman decides to return to a temple in Japan where she once found peace, a Japanese solider during WWII searches through the ruins of Hiroshima for his family, a young skateboarder desperately tries to deal with his drug addiction, as well as several other stories. Also included is an excerpt from the up coming thriller novel series, The Yakusa Hunter.

"خواطر شاب من اليابان"، هو كتاب من تأليف أحمد الشقيري تحدث فيه عن اليابان بشكل بسيط جداً كبرناجمه الممتع تماماً وركز الشقيري خلال صفحات الكتاب حول فكرة الكايزن وكيف نستطيع تطبيقها في حياتنا اليومية، كما يتضمن الكتاب عدد من الصور التي ألتقطها هناك، يتكلم الكتاب باختصارعن خواطر أحمد الشقيري ونقل تجربته في اليابان من خلال طرحه للمواضيع التي تكلم عنها في البرنامج مع العلم أنه كتب هذا الكتاب في ثلاثة أيام فقط، فقد وجد نفسه يكتب دون توقف.

"The Way of the Samurai: The Birth of a Warrior". Discover the Legend of the Samurai who Conquered the Heart of Japan! "The Way of the Samurai: Birth of a Warrior" will transport you to the fascinating world of ancient Japan, enveloping you in a richly detailed narrative that combines action, adventure and profound life lessons. Follow Kenjiro on his quest to become a true warrior, as he discovers that true power lies in the heart and mind. Can Kenjiro honor his father's legacy and become the samurai he is destined to be? Immerse yourself in this epic tale of honor, bravery and self-...