35 results for 'Kimura, Akiko'

Akiko Kimura: IThis monograph showcases the work of Japanese photographer Akiko Kimura, whose landscapes are characterized by extreme sensitivity. Her photographs have been exhibited in galleries...

Yosano Akiko's Selected Poems offer a profound and direct exploration of everyday emotions, stripped of artifice to reveal the full breadth of her poetic vision.This collection brings together...

Yosano Akiko and The Tale of Genji by Gaye Rowley explores the lesser-known aspect of Yosano Akiko's career, which was devoted to work on Japanese classics, particularly the Heian period text The...

Kimura: The Triumphs and Tragedy of One of Judo's Greatest and Most Controversial Judo Champions The kimura, a specialized arm lock, is a term that has become synonymous with judo and Mixed Martial...

Akiko Yosano's 1901 poetry collection, Midaregami - Tangled Hair, is now available in English for the first time. This unique translation brings together the original kanji and romaji versions of all...

Letters from a close friend offer a rare glimpse into the life of Bruce Lee, one of the most influential figures in martial arts. This collection of correspondence reveals the deep bond between Bruce...

A unique and insightful diary from 1910 Kyoto offers a rare glimpse into the domestic world of a Japanese housewife. Makiko's Diary is a spirited first-hand account of family life, written by a young...

Yukie's Island: A True Story of Resilience and HealingThis powerful picture book autobiography tells the story of Yukie Kimura, an eight-year-old girl living on a tiny island in Japan during World...

Comfort Woman by Nora Okja Keller is a powerful and poignant novel that tells the story of two women, Akiko and Beccah, living on the edge of society in Honolulu. Akiko's past is marked by tragedy...

Sacred Cesium Ground and Isa's Deluge are two novellas that explore human and animal life in northern Japan after the 2011 disasters. Yūsuke Kimura weaves together regional storytelling traditions to...

Aya Hirata Kimura explores how the international development community's focus on micronutrients and "smart foods" has silenced the voices of women, who possess valuable expertise in food purchasing...

Radiation Brain Moms and Citizen Scientists: The Gender Politics of Food Contamination after Fukushima by Aya Hirata Kimura explores how ordinary citizens in Japan took matters into their own hands...

Akiko couldn't abide little girls between three and ten years old - she detested them more than any other kind of human being. Her aversion to this age group is matched only by her fascination with...

Jack Fletcher's journey as a samurai warrior has taken him across Japan and around the world. Now, he faces his greatest challenge yet: finding his missing sister in pre-civil war England.With the...

The Naginata: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Ancient Martial Art This in-depth guide explores the history and practice of Naginata, a traditional Japanese martial art. Using original source...

Akiko Miyakoshi's new book explores the secret dreams that we all hold. A hotel innkeeper tends to his guests from around the world, but he too longs for adventure and travel. He imagines stopping in...

Reevaluating the merits of an inconspicuous life is essential in today's world. As we're constantly encouraged to reveal and share ourselves, the notion of disappearing has never been more alluring...

Akiko Yosano and Tekkan Yosano were two poets who sparked a revolution in Japanese 'tanka' poetry. This book examines their lives, exploring their passionate and often tormented relationship through...

Eight years after the murder of Akira Kimura, a renowned scientist and anointed "God," a detective from the depths of earth's oceans is drawn into a cosmic conspiracy that threatens to destroy the...

Clothes define people and their culture, class, and personality. The Kyoto Costume Institute's vast collection of historical garments, spanning from the 18th century to the present day, is a...

Starting school can be an exciting adventure, but it's normal to feel a bit nervous too. This reassuring book is perfect for young children who are getting ready to start school. It answers all the...

After being shipwrecked off the coast of Japan, Jack Fletcher's life is forever changed. His father and the crew are killed by ninja pirates, and he is rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto...

A single year brings about profound awakenings for two women living worlds apart. In New York, Jane Takagi-Little discovers uncomfortable truths in her job producing a Japanese television show...

Teaching Embodied Cultural Practice in Japanese Preschools by Akiko Hayashi and Joseph Tobin explores the everyday behaviors that shape educational practice. Through extended interviews,...

Inio Asano's Nijigahara Holograph is a complex and challenging manga that explores the interconnected lives of its characters. When the body of Arié Kimura's mother is found near a tunnel, rumors...

Letters from a close friend offer a rare glimpse into the life and thoughts of Bruce Lee. Taky Kimura, one of Bruce's top instructors in the Jun Fan method of Martial Arts, shares his insights and...

Ruth Ozeki's My Year of Meats is a thought-provoking novel that explores the intersections of television, industrial agriculture, fertility and motherhood. When documentarian Jane Takagi-Little lands...

In the gripping conclusion to the Water City trilogy, Chris McKinney weaves a powerful tale of faith, power and technology. Ten years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Eventide, which left...

Salon Culture in Japan Making Art, 1750-1900 by Akiko Yano This book provides a fascinating insight into collaborative and social artistic production in early modern Japan, where cultural salons...

Late 19th-century Spanish fiction often featured characters who defied traditional gender norms, such as adulteresses and emasculated men. Akiko Tsuchiya's study, Marginal Subjects, examines how...

In the gripping conclusion to the Water City trilogy, Chris McKinney weaves a powerful tale of faith, power, and technology. Ten years have passed since the cataclysmic events of Eventide, which left...

Furniture-Makers and Consumers in England, 1754-1851: Design as Interaction by Akiko Shimbo This book explores the relationships between furniture producers, retailers, and consumers in 18th-century...

On a small Japanese town in the 1960s, the Osugi family harbours a remarkable secret: each of them hails from a different planet. Father from Mars, mother from Jupiter, son from Mercury, and daughter...

The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken is the final novel in the New York Times bestselling series. Five years have passed since the destruction of the rehabilitation camps, but the battle for the...

Bruce Lee's definitive study of Chinese martial arts is now available in its entirety. In the months leading up to his death, Lee was working on this comprehensive guide, which explores traditional...