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Discover the Life-Changing Power of Japanese Minimalism Are you feeling overwhelmed by clutter both in your home and in your mind? Do you crave a life that is simpler, more intentional, and filled with peace? Japanese Style Minimalism offers a refreshing, transformative approach to minimalism inspired by time-honored Japanese traditions. This book is more than just a guide to decluttering. It’s an invitation to redefine your relationship with the things you own and the space you live in. Drawing from the wisdom of Japanese principles like Ma (the beauty of empty space), Wabi-Sabi (...

Master Japanese with Learn Japanese - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Japanese vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Japanese in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Japanese - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Japanese language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Japanese language.

Are you currently learning the Japanese language and struggling to find some good material? Learning vocabulary through stories is a proven concept that has stood the test of time. This book has seven Japanese stories. Each has an engaging storyline that allows you to understand the Japanese culture better. Each story is also translated into English and has a vocabulary list that has been put into a nice table to help you to memorize the vocabulary from each story. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy of Short Japanese Stories for Language Learners and level up now!

The war crimes trials at Nuremberg and Tokyo meted out the Allies' official justice; Lord Russell of Liverpool's sensational bestselling books on the Axis' war crimes decided the public's opinion. The Knights of Bushido, Russell's shocking account of Japanese brutality in the Pacific in World War II, describes how the noble founding principles of the Empire of Japan were perverted by the military into a systematic campaign of torture, murder, starvation, rape, and destruction. Notorious incidents like the Nanking Massacre and the Bataan Death March emerge as merely part of a pattern of human rights abuses. Undoubtedly formidable soldiers, the Japanese were terrible conquerors. Their conduct in the Pacific is a harrowing example of the doctrine of mutual destruction carried to the extreme, and begs the question of what is acceptable—and unacceptable—in total war.

Discovering timeless Japanese Wabi Sabi to cultivate peace, joy and balance in a perfectly imperfect life Including exercises and daily practices Wondering how to find peace and joy in a fast-paced, perfection-driven world? Tired of feeling overwhelmed by life's imperfections? Imagine finding beauty in everyday imperfections, where the pressure to be perfect is replaced by the serenity of embracing things as they are, while also having the wisdom to improve what you can. Embrace the transformative power of Wabi Sabi, a timeless Japanese philosophy that teaches us to appreciate the beauty in...

Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of science and Japan's wartime chemical and biological warfare research. Author Hal Gold draws upon a wealth of sources to construct a portrait of the Imperial Japanese Army's most notorious medical unit, giving an overview of its history and detailing its most shocking activities.

Start speaking Japanese in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Ultimate Getting Started with Japanese Box Set, a completely new way to learn Japanese with ease! Ultimate Getting Started with Japanese Box Set will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Japanese friends.

In Geisha, a Life, Mineko Iwasaki tells her story, from her warm early childhood, to her intense yet privileged upbringing in the Iwasaki okiya (household), to her years as a renowned geisha, and finally, to her decision at the age of 29 to retire and marry, a move that would mirror the demise of geisha culture. Mineko brings to life the beauty and wonder of Gion Kobu, a place that "existed in a world apart, a special realm whose mission and identity depended on preserving the time-honored traditions of the past."

When Benjamin's latest conquest revealed herself to be from another world, he couldn't believe it. But her crazy revelations didn't stop there. She said that Benjamin was the reincarnation of the Forgotten Ruler, a supreme being with an empire that once spanned an entire continent. Now, he's traveling to that fantasy world with one goal in mind: rebuilding his empire, one monstrous offspring at a time. Move over Sauron, Benjamin Davies is the next dark lord of fantasy.

Wondering how to make a meaningful change in your life? Tired of feeling lost and directionless? Discover the Japanese secrets of Ikigai, Kaizen, and Hansei that have transformed millions of lives around the globe! Immerse yourself in the profound depths of Ikigai, Kaizen, and Hansei to unearth a life brimming with purpose, constant growth, and reflective wisdom. Inside this guide, you’ll uncover the ancient Japanese secrets of Ikigai, Kaizen, and Hansei—principles that have inspired millions worldwide. These aren't just concepts, they're practical tools for reshaping your life from the...

Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally best-selling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai - the happiness of always being busy - as revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people.

Hailed as a bold foray into new literary territory, Kawakami’s novel is told in the voice of a 14-year-old student subjected to relentless torment for having a lazy eye. Instead of resisting, the boy chooses to suffer in complete resignation. The only person who understands what he is going through is a female classmate who suffers similar treatment at the hands of her tormenters.

Here are 22 charming Japanese Fairy Tales, translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, including "My Lord Bag of Rice", "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow", "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad", "The Farmer and the Badger", "The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage", "The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy", "The Story of Princess Hase", "The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die", "The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moonchild", "The Mirror of Matsuyama", and more.

Read on to discover why Japanese minimalism could be the secret to your best life yet! Do you: Want to get to your deathbed with a smile on your face instead of regrets in your heart? Wish to pursue the things that stir your heart, not what your parents, family, or society expect of—or want—for you? Desire to live a simple life governed and driven by your genuine aspirations instead of superficial wishes, consumerism, and societal indoctrination? If so, embracing the principles of Japanese Minimalism and making them part of your daily life can help you live a simple, happy life where ...

As a result of the divine spirits' protection, Agnes has an unusual and often embarrassing power: whenever she experiences strong emotions, she makes mushrooms sprout on people! One day, her royal fiancé, who claims to have dragon blood, breaks off his engagement to Agnes, claiming to have found his true soulmate. Her reputation tarnished, Agnes vows to return to commoner life when she's unexpectedly summoned to a ball by her ex-fiancé's cousin: a prince who is far from horrified by her mushrooming him.

Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick.

Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's best-selling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese primary sources. It also corrects the many errors of Mitsuo Fuchida's Midway: The Battle That Doomed Japan It thus forces a major, potentially controversial reevaluation of the great battle.

What do you get when you marry a calculating mobster to the infamous "Black Widow" of the yakuza? A union soaked in blood and betrayal. I never expected to be getting married, especially not to the most dangerous figure in the Sato family. But when a chance to strengthen our family's grip on New York's underworld presents itself, I know I can't refuse. My loyalty to the Ricci name demands this sacrifice, even if it means tying my fate to someone who might be plotting my demise. But nothing is as it seems. Instead of a ruthless killer, Kuroi Sato turns out to be a chaotic force of nature—...

Unlock the Secrets of Japan's Timeless Myths and Legends Step into a world where gods and spirits walk among mortals, brave heroes battle fearsome demons, and ancient wisdom is etched into the fabric of the land. Japanese Mythology: Tales of Gods, Heroes, and Legendary Beasts takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the most captivating stories of Japanese folklore. From the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji to the depths of the sea where dragons reign, this book breathes new life into the myths that have inspired generations. Each chapter unveils a unique legend, weaving together stories of...

All of the stories you've heard are wrong. They always tell you that starting a new life in a fantasy world is an amazing experience, full of magic, adventure, and true love...but they never tell you what happens when it's over. They don't tell you that it just happens again. And again. By the time you start your third new life in a row, all of that initial amazement wears off. That's where Lux finds himself now: dropped into yet another fantasy world, forced to restart his life all over again. He wants nothing more than to disappear...but it seems the world has other plans for him.