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"The Defense Force has taken Kafka into custody and has plans to dispose of him. Kafka attempts to plead his case with Director General Shinomiya, wielder of the mighty Kaiju No. 2's power and the person lauded as the strongest in Defense Force history. But when Kafka's pleas fail to move the director general, he winds up facing him in combat! What's more, he starts to lose control of his kaiju form! Can Kafka keep it together long enough to save his own skin?"--Provided by publisher.

"Twins Camila and Carlos find a postcard in their mailbox from a girl in Japan, and they set off on a magical adventure to see her country"--Back cover.

"Never open it: the taboo trilogy is a collection of three stories from Ken Niimura that are rooted in well-known Japanese folktales 'Urashima Taro,' 'The Crane Wife,' 'ikkyu-san.' Each story delves into the concept of the taboo, asking questions such as 'Why are these rules meant to be followed?' and 'Who sets these rules in the first place?'--Jacket flap.

"Highlights major destinations within Japan and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Japan, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today"--Amazon.

"Kitaro faces off against a swamp monster, a paper screen [that] come[s] to life, and an army of mythical raccoon dogs"--Amazon.

Chronicles the history of Japan, exploring central themes of the Japanese past, including scientists, warriors, the nation's post-war popular culture and more.

In 'A History of Modern Japan,' cultural historian Christopher Harding delves into the untold stories of Japan's recent history--from a pop star's nuclear power protest song in 2011, to Japanese feminists who fought for an equal political voice in the 1890s. Though highly successful, and typically portrayed as a unified effort, Japan's rebuilding throughout the 20th century faced a lot of domestic criticism. This story-led account gives a voice to those who felt they didn't fit in with what Japan was becoming. It's that push and pull that made the country what it is today.

"After being arrested and having to transfer to a new high school in Tokyo, Akira Kurusu is given the goal of rehabilitation and awakened to a new power--the power of one's true self, a Persona. Using his Persona and the mysterious navigation app Momentos, Akira and his friends take on the role of phantom thieves, saving people from the twisted desires of those around them.".

Both anime and manga have been popular in Japan for more than a hundred years. More recently, they have also attracted a large number of fans around the world. Manga are comic books and graphic novels that are created in Japan. While many comic books and animated shows are created only for young people, anime and manga are created for all different age groups, from toddlers to adults.

Get to know Japan-- its land, animals, people, and way of life.