A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS
First US edition of this classic work of Japanese philosophy, capturing the essence of samurai culture in the early Edo period.
First US edition of this classic work of Japanese philosophy, capturing the essence of samurai culture in the early Edo period.
Trilingual publication (Japanese, English, French) of elaborately produced color woodblock prints on the theme of traditional Japanese children's games.
Scarce heavily illustrated special issue of Japan Trade Monthly, promoting postwar Japanese industry and production to the attendees of the Osaka 1956 International Trade Fair.
Signed first printing of this collection of interviews with Japanese "Living National Treasures" who practice traditional arts – illustrated with photographs of objects and diagrams by Michael Foreman.
Original photo album of a Japanese businessman's American travels, including stops in Seattle and Chicago before a longer stay in New York, and a visit to a Japanese family in Long Island.
Beautiful drafted set of partial sheets for the creation of cards used in the traditional game on classical Japanese poetry.
Photo-illustrated reporter's survey of bath houses and massage parlors of Japan in the 1970s.