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Fascinating Books on Japan
A Listmania! list by Gillian Cowell "Gillian Cowell" (Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire)

1. Japanese for Travellers: A Journey by Katie M. Kitamura

The list author says:
	"Lovely little travel book, easy to read and very informative. Particularly interesting pachinko information!"

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(2 customer reviews)

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2. Snow Country (Vintage International) by Yasunari Kawabata

The list author says:
	"A hauntingly beautiful, ominous novel, heavy with symbolism and complex characters."

Used & New from: �1.80

(12 customer reviews)

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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

(12 customer reviews)

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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."

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(17 customer reviews)

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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."

Used & New from: �0.90

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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."

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(39 customer reviews)

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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."

Used & New from: �4.99

(11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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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

(7 customer reviews)

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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

(37 customer reviews)

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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

(1 customer review)

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