10 bestJapanese History Booksof January 2026
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1
Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts
Kodansha International
10.0
2
The Book of Five Rings: A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword
Shambhala
10.0
3
Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era
Kodansha International
9.9
4
A History of Japan: Revised Edition
9.8
5
An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture
9.7
6
Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy
Shambhala
9.6
7
Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings: Authentic Paintings and Prints of 100 Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Magicians
9.4
8
Hua-Yen Buddhism: The Jewel Net of Indra
College of Fine Arts, Penn State University
9.2
9
The Art of Japanese Architecture: History / Culture / Design
Tuttle Publishing
9.1
10
The Art of Haiku: Its History through Poems and Paintings by Japanese Masters
8.9
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