Fascinating Books on Japan

A Listmania! list by Gillian Cowell "Gillian Cowell" (Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire)
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Japanese for Travellers: A Journey
1.  Japanese for Travellers: A Journey by Katie M. Kitamura
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  "Lovely little travel book, easy to read and very informative.  Particularly interesting pachinko information!"
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Snow Country (Vintage International)
2.  Snow Country (Vintage International) by Yasunari Kawabata
The list author says:
  "A hauntingly beautiful, ominous novel, heavy with symbolism and complex characters."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Wrong About Japan
3.  Wrong About Japan by Peter Carey
The list author says:
  "Interesting look at Japanese youth culture, particularly manga as well as a study in manners between the generations."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Geisha
4.  Geisha by Liza Dalby
The list author says:
  "Written by the first Western geisha, an interesting anthropological study.  My favourite book exploring the world of the geisha."
£6.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Little Songs of the Geisha: Traditional Japanese Ko-uta
5.  Little Songs of the Geisha: Traditional Japanese Ko-uta by Liza Crihfield Dalby
The list author says:
  "A gorgeous book of geisha songs, translated and explained for Western readers."
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Hokkaido Highway Blues: Hitchhiking Japan
6.  Hokkaido Highway Blues: Hitchhiking Japan by Will Ferguson
The list author says:
  "Hilarious travel book on hitchhiking in Japan.  Highlights the kindness, beauty and character of Japan and its people.  It also highlights the love-hate relationship the author has with Japan."
£6.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Harumi's Japanese Cooking (Conran Octopus Cookery)
7.  Harumi's Japanese Cooking (Conran Octopus Cookery) by Harumi Kurihara
The list author says:
  "Brilliant and easy to follow Japanese cookery book by the master of cookery.  Mixes European ingredients with Japanese."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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When The Emperor Was Divine
8.  When The Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka
The list author says:
  "Amazing novel based on the true story of the internment of Japanese Americans in camps in America during WWII.  I loved this book."
Used & New from: £8.50
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Geisha of Gion: The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha: The Memoir of Mineko Iwasaki
9.  Geisha of Gion: The True Story of Japan's Foremost Geisha: The Memoir of Mineko Iwasaki by Mineko Iwasaki
The list author says:
  "Extraordinary insight into the geisha world and its ancient customs."
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Japanese Kimono Designs (Dover Pictorial Archives)
10.  Japanese Kimono Designs (Dover Pictorial Archives) by Masajiro Nomura
The list author says:
  "Pictoral book of kimono, describing the intricate use of animals, birds and plants as well as the different kinds of kimono styles."
£11.52   Used & New from: £4.89
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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