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10 bestJapanese History Booksof December 2025

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Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings: Authentic Paintings and Prints of 100 Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Magicians
Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings: Authentic Paintings and Prints of 100 Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Magicians

9.9

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Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design
Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design

Tuttle Publishing

9.8

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An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture
An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture

9.7

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Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era
Musashi: An Epic Novel of the Samurai Era

Kodansha International

9.5

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Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts
Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts

Kodansha International

9.4

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A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
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Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy
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9.0

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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

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8.8

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The Art of Japanese Architecture: History / Culture / Design
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The Genius of Japanese Carpentry: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft
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