Japan

First published in 2013, A Tale for the Time Being is Ruth Ozeki's acclaimed novel exploring memory, identity, fate and the unexpected connections ...

A scarce pair of original Meiji-period Japanese woodblock-illustrated books from the popular serial novel 夜嵐阿衣花廼仇夢 (Yoarashi Okinu Hana no Adayume)...

A beautifully illustrated Meiji-period Japanese woodblock printed painting manual by the celebrated artist Kobayashi Eitaku (1843-1890), one of the...

The life and travels of Isabella Bird (1831-1904) are among the most remarkable of the nineteenth century, and this biography by Anna M. Stoddart o...

A fine, as new copy in unread condition, of Kazuo Ishiguro's Klara and the Sun, signed by the author to the half title. Klara and the Sun i...

Kokushi Daijiten [國史大辭典] – The Great Historical Dictionary of Japan Published Tokyo, Meiji 41 (1908)Publisher: Yoshikawa Kōbunkan [吉川弘文館]Printed by...

Title: 九六會南畫展出品畫 (Kyuroku-kai Nanga-ten Shuppinga)Translation: Catalogue of Paintings Exhibited at the Kyuroku Society Nanga ExhibitionOrganizer / ...

A Japanese orihon (accordion-style) painting album, bound in patterned green silk with title slip reading Gachō Ichi (画帳一 - “Picture Album No. 1”)....

19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 SOLD A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. The album is pres...

Index of Japanese Swordsmiths, by Markus Sesko. 2 Volumes complete; A-M and N-Z. SOLD Published by Books on Demand, GmbH, Norderstedt, Germany, 201...

The Art of the Japanese Sword; The Craft of Swordmaking and its Appreciation, by Leon and Hiroko Kapp, & Yoshindo Yoshihara. Photos by Yoshikaz...

Cutting Edge; Japanese Swords in the British Museum, by Victor Harris. Published by Tuttle Publishing, Boston. Stated 2005 first American edition. ...

Japanese Arms and Armour, by Ian Bottomley. Royal Armouries Arms and Armour Series. Published by Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, 2017. Third impress...

The Samurai Sword; A Handbook, by John M. Yumoto. SOLD Published by Tuttle Publishing, Boston. Printed in Singapore. First published by Tuttle in 1...

Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945, by Richard Fuller and Ron Gregory. Line Drawings by Richard Fuller. SOLD Published by Arms and Armour Press, a...

Modern Japanese Swords and Swordsmiths, From 1868 to the Present, by Leon and Hiroko Kapp & Yoshindo Yoshihara. Photography by Tom Kishida. SOL...

19th Century Japanese photo album 日本のビンテージ写真集 SOLD A photo album of original albumen prints, hand coloured, of Japanese subjects. Generally with a ...

A set of 4 interesting and attractive Japanese tourist guides, comprising: Tourist Library No. 8; What is Shinto?, by Genchi Kato, 1935, 73pp;  Tou...

Shibata Zeshin (柴田 是真): Large Surimono with Lacquer - Okina, (1875-1890). A very attractive Japanese woodblock, by the artist sometimes known as 'J...

A German publication on the work of Tōshūsai Sharaku, Japanese ukiyo-e print designer, particularly known for his portraits of kabuki actors. He is...

A fine Petit Point Needlepoint framed canvas of Japanese Ladies in a Traditional Setting, Large Size; 48cm x 95cm. SOLD A really attractive detaile...

Bonhams Asian Art, European Glass and Ceramics, Design from 1860, 19th and 20th Century Pictures and Prints auction catalogue, April 21-22 2010, Ed...

Bonhams Asian Art and European Ceramics and Glass auction catalogue, July 20-21 2011, Edinburgh. Auction catalogue. Near fine softback. Soundly bou...

A very attractive Japanese Lacquerware Tray. Made for export - probably c. 1930s. Very unusual and beautiful design. SOLD A really stunning handmad...