Japanology
1. 
The World of the Shining Prince: Court Life in Ancient Japan
by:
Ivan Morris
4.04 avg rating β 935 ratings 
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The Nobility of Failure: Tragic Heroes in the History of Japan
by:
Ivan Morris
4.21 avg rating β 236 ratings 
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Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
by:
Ruth Benedict
3.86 avg rating β 4,038 ratings 
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Tales of Old Japan: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai 3.71 avg rating β 1,013 ratings
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Anime Explosion! The What? Why? and Wow! of Japanese Animation
by:
Patrick Drazen
3.67 avg rating β 179 ratings 20. 
Kamikaze, Cherry Blossoms, and Nationalisms: The Militarization of Aesthetics in Japanese History 3.82 avg rating β 121 ratings
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In The Land of the Kami: A Journey Into The Hearts of Japan
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Michael Hoffman
4.18 avg rating β 11 ratings 26. 
Een geschiedenis van het Chinese keizerrijk tot 1600. De duurzame zoektocht naar imperium 3.44 avg rating β 9 ratings
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Hello, Please! Very Helpful Super Kawaii Characters from Japan
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Matt Alt
3.88 avg rating β 101 ratings 28. 
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Japandemonium Illustrated: The Yokai Encyclopedias of Toriyama Sekien
by:
Toriyama Sekien
4.07 avg rating β 318 ratings 
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Mukashi Mukashi - A Collection of Japanese Myths, Legends and Folklore.
by:
Japan Lover Me
really liked it 4.00 avg rating β 8 ratings 32. 
Yurei Attack!: The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide (Yokai ATTACK! Series)
by:
Hiroko Yoda
4.10 avg rating β 444 ratings 33. 
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The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons: A Field Guide to Japanese Yokai (Yokai, #1)
by:
Matthew Meyer
4.37 avg rating β 649 ratings 35. 
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The Book of Tea: The Classic Work on the Japanese Tea Ceremony and the Value of Beauty
by:
KakuzΕ Okakura
3.85 avg rating β 16,841 ratings 
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Kawaii Cakes: Adorable and Cute Japanese-Inspired Cakes and Treats
by:
Juliet Sear
3.93 avg rating β 29 ratings 39. 
Anime Impact: The Movies and Shows that Changed the World of Japanese Animation
by:
Chris Stuckmann
3.66 avg rating β 164 ratings 40. 
Power-Up: How Japanese Video Games Gave the World an Extra Life
by:
Chris Kohler
3.99 avg rating β 440 ratings 41. 
Millennial Monsters: Japanese Toys and the Global Imagination
by:
Anne Allison
3.73 avg rating β 153 ratings 42. 
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Princess Mononoke: The Art and Making of Japan's Most Popular Film of All Time
by:
Mark Schilling
4.17 avg rating β 65 ratings 44. 
Japanese the Manga Way: An Illustrated Guide to Grammar and Structure
by:
Wayne P. Lammers
4.26 avg rating β 290 ratings 45. 
Japan Edge: The Insider's Guide to Japanese Pop Subculture
by:
Mason Jones
3.38 avg rating β 32 ratings 46. 
Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno: Tokyo Teen Fashion Subculture Handbook
by:
Izumi Evers
3.68 avg rating β 250 ratings 47. 
Modern Japan: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Nationalism (Garland Reference Library of the Humanities, 2031)
by:
James L. Huffman
3.87 avg rating β 45 ratings 48. 
Full Metal Apache: Transactions Between Cyberpunk Japan and Avant-Pop America
by:
Takayuki Tatsumi
3.67 avg rating β 46 ratings 49. 
Robot Ghosts and Wired Dreams: Japanese Science Fiction from Origins to Anime 3.75 avg rating β 152 ratings
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Anime Explosion!: The What? Why? and Wow! of Japanese Animation, Revised and Updated Edition
by:
Patrick Drazen
3.67 avg rating β 179 ratings 51. 
Animeβs Media Mix: Franchising Toys and Characters in Japan
by:
Marc Steinberg
4.20 avg rating β 50 ratings 52. 
Japanese Visual Culture: Explorations in the World of Manga and Anime 3.69 avg rating β 74 ratings
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The Soul of Anime: Collaborative Creativity and Japan's Media Success Story
by:
Ian Condry
3.72 avg rating β 149 ratings 55. 
JapanEasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to Cook at Home
by:
Tim Anderson
4.33 avg rating β 200 ratings 56. 
Tokyo Geek's Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More - The Ultimate Guide to Japan's Otaku Culture
by:
Gianni Simone
3.47 avg rating β 68 ratings 
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Anime: from Akira to Princess Mononoke, Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation
by:
Susan J. Napier
3.72 avg rating β 706 ratings 60. 
Japan for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Their Children
by:
Diane Wiltshire
4.15 avg rating β 13 ratings 
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The Japanification of Children's Popular Culture: From Godzilla to Miyazaki
by:
Mark I. West
3.55 avg rating β 22 ratings 65. 
Kawaii Bento Boxes: Cute and Convenient Japanese Meals on the Go
by:
Joie Staff
3.97 avg rating β 175 ratings 66. 
My Awesome Japan Adventure: A Diary about the Best 4 Months Ever!
by:
Rebecca Otowa
3.91 avg rating β 132 ratings 67. 
Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S.
by:
Roland Kelts
3.53 avg rating β 376 ratings 68. 
Cool Japan: A Guide to Tokyo, Kyoto, Tohoku and Japanese Culture Past and Present
by:
Sumiko Kajiyama
3.35 avg rating β 142 ratings 69. 
Cool Japan Guide: Fun in the Land of Manga, Lucky Cats and Ramen
by:
Abby Denson
3.80 avg rating β 1,015 ratings 
72. ![Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond [A Cookbook]](https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1363836941i/17262625._SX100_.jpg)
Japanese Soul Cooking: Ramen, Tonkatsu, Tempura, and More from the Streets and Kitchens of Tokyo and Beyond [A Cookbook]
by:
Tadashi Ono
4.28 avg rating β 950 ratings 73. 
Arcade Mania: The Turbo-Charged World of Japan's Game Centers
by:
Brian Ashcraft
3.65 avg rating β 179 ratings 74. 
A Geek in Japan: Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony
by:
HΓ©ctor GarcΓa
3.87 avg rating β 2,600 ratings 
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The Otaku Encyclopedia: An Insider's Guide to the Subculture of Cool Japan 3.86 avg rating β 195 ratings
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Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential: How Teenage Girls Made a Nation Cool
by:
Brian Ashcraft
3.62 avg rating β 314 ratings 78. 
Super Sushi Ramen Express: One Family's Journey Through the Belly of Japan
by:
Michael Booth
3.98 avg rating β 2,183 ratings 79. 
Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe: How an American Acrobat Introduced Circus to Japan--and Japan to the West 4.07 avg rating β 14 ratings
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Cool Tokyo Guide: Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and Godzilla
by:
Abby Denson
3.75 avg rating β 294 ratings 83. 
Cruising the Anime City: An Otaku Guide to Neo Tokyo
by:
Patrick Macias
3.52 avg rating β 44 ratings 
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Tuttle Travel Pack: Tokyo. Your Guide to Tokyo's Best Sights for Every Budget
by:
Rob Goss
4.25 avg rating β 8 ratings 87. 
Tokyo on Foot: Travels in the City's Most Colorful Neighborhoods
by:
Florent Chavouet
4.01 avg rating β 2,676 ratings 
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The Astro Boy Essays: Osamu Tezuka, Mighty Atom, and the Manga/Anime Revolution 4.07 avg rating β 114 ratings
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The Moe Manifesto: An Insider's Look at the Worlds of Manga, Anime, and Gaming 3.64 avg rating β 355 ratings
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing Manga Illustrated
by:
John Layman
3.76 avg rating β 49 ratings 97. 
God of Comics: Osamu Tezuka and the Creation of Post-World War II Manga (Great Comics Artists Series) 3.91 avg rating β 46 ratings
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