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A collection of 15 traditional Japanese folktales illustrated by Kotaro Chiba.

"The story of two soldiers--a Japanese surgeon and an American sergeant--whose lives intersected during the only World War II battle on U.S. soil. . . Paul Nobuo Tatsuguchi's journal revealed the medic's studies in America and his love for the US. It sent shock waves through American troops of the 1940s, shattering racist preconceptions and opening eyes to the common humanity of soldiers on both sides of the battle lines"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the cultural history of Japan through its diverse religious and philosophical traditions.

"Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and Adachi once again finds herself unsure of how to ask Shimamura to spend the holiday with her. What's more, she's determined to whip up the best chocolates she can to make the event truly special, but she has no clue what Shimamura likes, and she's no chocolatier. Against all odds, will her feelings get through to the girl she loves?"-- Back cover.

"Now available in English, this ultimate Japanese knitting and crochet stitch bible contains 700 original knitting stitch patterns and 300 original crochet patterns that have inspired many modern Japanese knitwear designs"--OCLC.

"Plagued by a maddening anxiety, the terrible disconnect between his own concept of happiness and the joy of the rest of the world, Yozo Oba plays the clown in his dissolute life, holding up a mask for those around him as he spirals ever downward, locked arm-in-arm with death"--Provided by publisher.

"Teenager Yuma Azawa transfers to a new high school but something strange seems to have followed him there. Is it a curse? Or is he cursing those who have been putting him down?--OCLC.

Looks at the of life of Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pok?mon.

"High schooler Ryo knows he's transgender, but he doesn't have anyone to confide in about the confusion he feels. He can't tell his best friend, who he's secretly got a crush on, and he can't tell his mom, who's constantly asking why Ryo 'dresses like a boy.' He certainly can't tell Jin, the new transfer student who looks like just another bully... The only time Ryo feels at ease is when he's wearing his favorite clothes. Then, and only then, the world melts away, and he can be his true self. One day, while out shopping, Ryo sees someone he didn't expect: Jin. The kid who looked so tough in class has the same taste in fashion as him! At last, Ryo has someone he can open up to--and the journey ahead might finally give him a way to express himself to the world"--Back cover.

"[A] guide to creating heroic and villainous characters in the hugely popular manga style. Easy-to-follow instructions and . . . illustrations will introduce beginners to key concepts such as perspective and materials. The projects gently guide the reader step-by-step so that they can create stunning images of a wide array of characters, including sorcerers, warriors and robots"--OCLC.