Year In Japan

"In an understated performance, Simon Vance details one of the stunning tragedies arising from the tsunami that struck Japan in 2011...Vance's steady pacing, crisp enunciation, and careful inflection enhance the weight of the story, which moves between reportage and interviews, and ultimately...

During a trip to Japan, Ari, a young girl facing the challenges of growing up, arrives on the shores of Lake Tazawa, a beautiful and mysterious place nestled among the northern mountains. Here, among silent forests and hidden shrines, legends are more than stories: they seem to wait, to watch, to call. Ari finds herself inexplicably connected to Tatsuko, a girl who, according to tradition, was transformed into a dragon after wishing to remain beautiful forever. Following a call she cannot resist, Ari travels along secret paths, through ancient gates and places forgotten by time, piecing ...

This intimate true account of Americans at war follows theepic drama of an unlikely group of men forced to work together in the face of an increasingly desperate enemy during the final year of World War II. Sprawling across the Pacific, this untold story follows the crew of the newly-built...

Updated and Revised THIRD EDITION An eye-opening, informative guide for the adventure of growing old in Japan. Are you aware of the risks lurking behind the Japanese inheritance system? Under the new rules, do you qualify for a Japanese pension after all? Do you know how to minimize your Japanese health care costs? Can you navigate the maze of senior housing options? What can make a Japanese will invalid? Discover all this and much, much more in this practical, easy-to-follow guide that details the specific paperwork and vocabulary you need to know. Learn what to expect, what to watch out ...

Japan was a physical and psychological wasteland at the end of World War II. With over three million dead, 39 percent of city populations homeless, 40 percent of all urban areas flattened, 80 percent of all ships destroyed, and 33 percent of all industrial machine tools rendered inoperable, the country was devastated and demoralized. And yet, just 19 years later, Japan stood proud-modern, peace-loving, and open - welcoming the world as the host of the 1964 Olympics, the largest global event of its time.

Ari is a sensitive young girl who feels anxious about the imminent separation from her best friends, Mandy and Lara. During a school trip to Japan, she is transported into a magical adventure in Kyoto, a city immersed in history, tradition, and mystery. In this journey at the edge of time, she meets Kaito, the spirit of a loyal dog, who reveals the story of his sincere friendship with Masaru, the brave samurai who became his inseparable companion. Through Kaito's tale, Ari comes to understand the profound meaning of friendship and how to navigate each of its phases. Among ancient temples, ...

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Love it or hate it, television is a very revealing window into Japanese society. In this multi-faceted collection, Penn, a professional couch potato for a quarter century, looks at the first six decades of Japanese TV. Topics include: the ABC's of samurai dramas and the saga of Korean dramas in Japan, Juzo Itami's last TV documentary, the impact of March 11, 2011 on the TV world, Japanese-style reality shows and why so many Japanese comedians turn to politics. Three new chapters have been added to this updated, e-book edition of "The Couch Potato's Guide to Japan," a trusty guidebook for a ...

Now it its fourth year, the annual Voices of Wrestling NJPW Year in Review eBook is a comprehensive study of New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2017. From engaging essays detailing some of NJPW's biggest moments and matches, wrestler profiles and statistics to wonderful art from illustrators across the world, the Voices of Wrestling NJPW 2017 Year in Review eBook is your one-stop shop for all things NJPW in 2017. This massive eBook features profiles of each and every wrestler and tag team that played a significant role in the company's year, end of the year power rankings, detailed statistics, ...

On the morning of 24th February 1944 following a devastating Luftwaffe raid, Donald Wheal and his family were homeless refugees with bulging suitcases and faces blackened by soot blast. In World's End, the first part of his bestselling childhood autobiography, he told of his upbringing during...