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 | Sources of Japanese Tradition, Vol. 1
 Required reading on traditional Japan |
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 | Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga
 For Manga Connoiseurs |
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 | Best Karate, Vol.2: Fundamentals
 Not the best karate... |
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 | Frommer's Hong Kong
Handy and complete |
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 | Little Adventures in Tokyo: 39 Thrills for the Urban Explorer
I wish there was a book like this for every travel destination |
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 | The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts
highly recommended |
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 | Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki
Best series of books on kata. |
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 | A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto
The only comprehensive guide to the gardens of Kyoto |
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 | Living Abroad in Japan
Must Have Guide |
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 | Make Your Own Japanese Clothes: Patterns and Ideas for Modern Wear
Wonderful Book! Invaluble Reference!! (note some patience required) |
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 | Culture Shock! Japan
An insider's true advice |
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 | Living in Japan
Elegant + photographically splendid |
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 | Frommer's Tokyo
Not perfect but still worth it. |
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 | With Respect to the Japanese: A Guide for Americans
An Interesting Look At Japanese Culture |
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 | Japanland: A Year in Search of Wa
What do you know about Japan? |
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 | Japan Atlas: A Bilingual Guide
Whether it's used as a take-along tourist's tote or a library addition, it's a winner. |
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 | The Japanese Way : Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs of the Japanese
 Very, very short |
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 | Lost Japan
 ELITIST TRIPE |
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 | Space: Japanese Design Solutions
Zen in the modern world |
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 | Lonely Planet Kyoto: City Guide
Oddly out of date |
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 | Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive
Best karate book I've read |
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 | Wallpaper City Guide: Tokyo
WCG Tokyo's Design: Clean, Simple Lines vs. Luxe's Overstuffed Hipster Prose |
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 | The Book of Five Rings
This guy knows Japanese |
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 | Fodor's Japan, 17th Edition
Short trip to Japan |
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 | Japan by Rail: Includes Rail Route Guide and 29 City Guides
Great resource |
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 | Japanese Sword Fighting: Secrets of the Samurai
Rich in biographical surveys and cultural insight |
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 | Learning to Bow: Inside the Heart of Japan
A Great Book |
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 | Time Out Tokyo
Very Useful, But Could be Much Better! |
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 | Gateway to Japan
Lots of information, though I haven't utilized it yet |
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 | Old Kyoto: The Updated guide to Traditional Shops, Restaurants, and Inns
A Must Have For Seeing The Real Kyoto |
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 | Creating Your Own Japanese Garden
Great illustrations and detailing |
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 | Singapore
Singapore Brought to Life |
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 | The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master
I like Takuan's Zen... |
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 | Sources of Japanese Tradition
Sourcebook of modern Japan |
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 | A Year in Japan
A beatiful jewel box of a book |
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 | The Rough Guide to Japan, Third Edition
Not useful |
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 | Fruits
This is a great photo book. |
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 | Etiquette Guide to Japan: Know the Rules...that Make the Difference
Virtually essential |
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 | Japanese: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
Very good in the beginning, but after that, it's ok |
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 | Lonely Planet Hong Kong & Macau
Lonely Planet Hong Kong & Macau |
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 | Fresh Fruits
Supaa kawaii |
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 | Lonely Planet Tokyo
Excellent practical information, improved cultural suggestions |
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 | Frommer's Japan
Everything for Japan Travel |
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 | Tokyo City Atlas: A Bilingual Guide
Indispensable |
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 | Hagakure: The Book of the Samauri
Understanding the words of Musashi Sensei |
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 | Japan
Japan (Eyewitness Travel Guides) |
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 | Lonely Planet Japan
Best Cultural Guide |
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