The Book of Tea was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times. -...
Kottō is a collection of 20 Japanese stories, translated by Lafcadio Hearn. The stories range from ghost stories to social commentary, and offer a gl...
Little Sister Snow is a charming and heartwarming story that explores the life of a young Japanese girl named Yuki San. Set in the early 1900s, the no...
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the lives of Japanese girls and women in the late 1800s. It covers a wide range of topics, including ch...
In "Furusato" (Homeland), Tōson Shimazaki recounts his childhood in Magome, a village in Nagano prefecture. Written as if addressing his own children,...
''Romances of Old Japan'' is a collection of traditional Japanese tales translated into English by Yei Theodora Ozaki. The stories explore themes of l...
“Shadowings” by Lafcadio Hearn delves into the enigmatic world of Japanese culture, blending folklore, mythology, and personal observations. The colle...
This collection of thirty-five Japanese folk tales compiled by William Elliot Griffis showcases the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore, encompassing a...
Considered a seminal work on Japanese culture, this book explores the history of the tea ceremony in Japan and its profound influence on Japanese art,...
This fictionalized biography tells the story of a brave and ambitious boy who sets out to become the wealthiest man in Japan. Based on the life of a r...