Tsujimura Etsuko and the Copper Horses is intended as a primer to introduce the western world to Japanese culture, both ancient and modern. It is not a travel log or a documentary; rather, it is written as a fantasy novel. It reads like a blend of Harry Potter and The Last Samurai. Anyone who enjoys the Harry Potter series, The Last Samurai, Japanese culture, Anime, or Manga, will enjoy Tsujimura Etsuko and the Copper Horses.

""A collection of poetry charting a young woman's journey through the extravagant and brutal terrain of desire. Weaves together the Confessional School and the New York School of poetry to chart a sexual and spiritual reckoning"-Provided by publisher"--

The catalog for the Norton Museum of Art exhibition, High Tea: Glorious Manifestations East and West focuses on the art of tea in high society from eight key cultures worldwide: China, Korea, Japan, Germany/Austria, France, Russia, Britain, and America.

They say ladies love a man in uniform...but what if you like it the other way around? Introducing Her and Her Uniform, stories about working women and the men who make love to them. You'll be tempted by these titillating tales which features steamy sex scenes with girls in your favorite uniforms. See all kinds of uniformed ladies doing it: at work or in public... Nine stories brought to you by artist Hiroshi Itaba and jam packed full of his burning love and lustful fantasies of women in uniforms! You'll be driven over the edge when you see these beautiful babes in their kinky outfits! *This book is partially censored with white markings.

A richly illustrated retrospective of the life and work of noted furniture designer Geoge Nakashima examines the original furniture creations of the acclaimed artist, his influence on contemporary design, his work as an architect, and his remarkable craftsmanship and emphasis on the organic use of the natural lines and grain of wood.

What starts off as a simple crush for office worker Aogi takes a turn for the kinky when the beautiful and busty Marie, Aogi's secret love and the new hire, asks Aogi to "Please be my master." There's only one problem...what exactly does a "master" do? Battling with thoughts of love and lust, Aogi begins to get all the wrong ideas...or right ideas the more he begins to command Marie: "Off with your panties!"

Matsuno, a former employee of a big enterprise, quit his job to work at a rural hot-spring inn renowned for its romantic matchmaking efficacy. One day, after a hard day's work, Matsuno accidently shares a bath with the head mistress of the inn -- and has sexual relations with her. What will be the outcome of this casual fling?

Mr. Shirasaki can't believe his luck! His new job at an elite, all-female venture capital firm means he'll get to know every exceptional employee from top to bottom. But will a hectic schedule of all-nighters and closed meetings help him climb his way to the top?

Chronicles the history of Japanese Americans from immigration to the World War II internment, as told through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather.