Crazy Wisdom Saves the World Again!
Handbook for a Spiritual Revolution
Wes “Scoop” Nisker
“Upgrade your metaphysics” with funny yet profound insights into science and spirituality.
180 pp, 51⁄2 x 71⁄4", paper, ISBN 978-1-933330-69-3, $14.95

Exploring Kyoto
On Foot in the Ancient Capital
Judith Clancy
Updated edition of the book Lonely Planet Japan called an “excellent guide to exploring Kyoto on foot.”
296 pp, 5 x 7", paper, ISBN 978-1-933330-64-8-63-1, $16.95

A Wild Haruki Chase
Reading Murakami Around the World
Ed. and Compiled by the Japan Foundation; Introduction by Jay Rubin
Novelists, translators, and critics explore novelist Haruki Murakami’s phenomenal international appeal.
148 pp, 51⁄4 x 71⁄2", paper, 18 color illustrations,ISBN 978-1-933330-66-2, $16.95

Pop Goes Korea
Behind the Revolution in Movies, Music, and Internet Culture
Mark James Russell
This story of South Korea’s pop-cultural revolution is a tale of rapid growth, wild personalities, and uncanny success.
340 pp, 7 x 9", paper, 100 color and b/w photos,ISBN 978-1-933330-68-6, $19.95

The Pearl Jacket and Other Stories
Flash Fiction from Contemporary China
Ed. and Trans. Shouhua Qi
This collection of extremely short stories from China features voices from all walks of life.
370 pp, 6 x 9", hardcover, 12 b&w photos, ISBN 978-1-933330-62-4, $24.95

Chinese Business Etiquette
The Practical Pocket Guide
Stefan H. Verstappen
Anyone doing business with the Chinese will benefit from this essential pocket reference on common business and social protocols.
100 pp, 4 x 6", paper, 10 b/w photos, ISBN 978-1-933330-63-1, $9.95

The Japanese Tea Garden
Marc Peter Keane
A guided tour of Japanese tea gardens, from ancient times to the modern day.
246 pp, 8 x 10", hardcover, 120 color photos and illustrations, ISBN 978-1-933330-67-9, $59.95

Satoshi Kon
The Illusionist
Andrew Osmond
A colorful introduction to the work and vision of Satoshi Kon, anime’s premier cinematic illusionist.
96 pp, 7 x 9", paper, 16 pp color, 60 color photos and illustrations, ISBN 978-1-933330-74-7, $18.95

The Haiku Seasons
Poetry of the Natural World
William J. Higginson
Now back in print, the classic introduction to the essential role of the seasons in haiku and related poetry.
172 pp, 51⁄2 x 81⁄4", paper, ISBN 978-1-933330-65-5, $16.95


Warring Clans, Flashing Blades
A Samurai Film Companion
Patrick Galloway
Fifty more of the best samurai films—this time teamed up with ninja and yakuza!
220 pp, 7 x 9", paper, ISBN 978-1-933330-78-5, $19.95

The Heart Sutra in Calligraphy
A Visual Appreciation of the Perfection of Wisdom

Nadja Van Ghelue
A rich visual edition of the Buddhist classic, featuring original calligraphy in Seal Script and a new translation.
128 pp, 7 x 11", paper, 55 b/w illustrations, ISBN 978-1-933330-79-2, $19.95

Chinese 24/7
Everyday Strategies for Speaking and Understanding Mandarin
Albert Wolfe
Enter the fast lane to Chinese fluency with this blog-like approach for everyday learners.
320 pp, 8 x 8", paper, ISBN 978-1-933330-82-2, $19.95

The Forgotten Japanese
Encounters with Rural Life and Folklore

Tsuneichi Miyamoto; Trans. Jeffrey Irish
A revealing look at rural lives and lifestyles that have all but disappeared today.
320 pp, 51⁄2 x 81⁄2", hardcover, 40 b/w photos and maps, ISBN 978-1-933330-80-8, $29.95

Tenryuji
Life and Spirit of a Kyoto Garden

Norris Brock Johnson
A beloved Japanese Zen temple, viewed through its gardens, monks, prayers, and art.
320 pp, 6 x 9", hardcover, 140 color and b/w photos and illustrations, ISBN 978-1-933330-81-5, $35.00