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Washi papercrafting is similar to Japanese origami, but uses higher-quality paper for more permanent-lasting projects. Lear how to fold washi with this fun guide.

Photography in Japan 1853-1912 is a fascinating visual record of Japanese culture during its metamorphosis from a feudal society to a modern, industrial nation at a time when the art of photography

Presented in an easy-to-understand way that is perfect for children, Chinese Brush Painting teaches the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.

Many students dutifully memorize the simple English equivalents that are usually given for Japanese words-with the result that they speak poor Japanese.

Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves.

Yokai Attack! is a nightmare-inducing one-stop guide to Japan's traditional monsters and creepy-crawlies.

Of historical interest to gardening enthusiasts and historians this topiary gardening guide gives practical advice as well as a fascinating account of topiary through the ages.

This beautiful book contains fascinating text and over 170 unique photographs of one of the most interesting but least well known cultures in the Indonesian Archipelago.

This is a pocket sized Tagalog (Filipino) Dictionary Intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to The Philippines Pocket Tagalog Dictionary is an essential tool for comm

This book is a user-friendly language guide for basic spoken Japanese. More than a phrase book, Conversational Japanese provides basic material for practical day-to-day communication.

This portable, user-friendly Arabic language guide and phrasebook is the easiest and most affordable way to learn Arabic before and during your trip.

This portable, user-friendly Korean language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Korean before and during your trip.

"Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain."-Japanese proverb This is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.

Learn how to conjugate difficult Japanese verbs with ease! Everyone knows that learning the different conjugations of Japanese verbs can be a chore.

A handy Hindi phrasebook and guide to the Hindi language, Survival Hindi contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around.