The Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping the modern martial arts within Japan and internationally.

This third volume of the popular series focuses on the Japanese fashion doll collection of Yuko Ansai. Photos of the dolls taken especially for this book feature Licca-chan, Pichi Pichi Licca, Japanese Francie, Iki Iki Eli, Scarlet, the JALpack Dolls, the Kurochan Mates, Curl Tulie-chan, Ai Ai Chan, and many more from the '60s and '70s. This is a brilliant, full-color package with pages that can be used as postcards.

The Complete Aranzi Hour contains page after page of whimsical, oft-times humorous, but always endearing, short comics, sequential photographed tales, and more. Every reader's favorite "scary-cute" stars are here, including arguably the most beloved Aranzi character, Sprite, dancing and singing a welcome to readers.

The Complete Book of Sushi is a definitive collection of traditional, contemporary and innovative recipes for lovers of this Japanese cuisine. Fresh and delicious, sushi is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, as it's low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. Aesthetically pleasing, sushi is also surprisingly simple to make. This practical book will show you how to create beautiful and elegant sushi dishes with ease.

Ever want to build your own costume, but weren't sure how? Or perhaps you're an expert looking to expand your costume making knowledge, or a cosplayer on a tight budget. Enter COSMODE. Perfect your costumes with tips from American cosplay peers and Japanese masters. Learn how little things like hair and make-up can make or break a costume.

Why just draw your favorite anime character when you can be it? This how-to series covers the ins and outs of cosplay, from patterns to costume transportation. This volume covers catgirls, from All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku-Nuku to Hyper Police.

Memorizing kanji - Japanese written characters - and their thousands of shapes, sounds, and meanings would drive anyone crazy. And here's something crazier: a whole book about kanji: where they come from, why they look like they do, how to tell husband from prisoner, where to find kanji in Wales, and how to learn kanji faster. Scattered throughout are nearly one hundred large-type "exhibits" of kanji madness, including puzzles and even kanji sudoku.

With clear insight and without academic jargon, Alexander Jacoby examines the works of over 150 filmmakers to uncover what makes their films worth watching. Included are artistic profiles of everyone from Yutaka Abe to Isao Yukisada, including masters like Kinji Fukasaku, Juzo Itami, Akira Kurosawa, Takashi Miike, Kenji Mizoguchi, Yasujiro Ozu, and Yoji Yamada. Each entry includes a critical summary and filmography.

If you're into anime (and manga), there's no place like Neo Tokyo. Here otaku dress-up cos-play style for real, 100,000+ fans attend cons to buy and trade, and anime soundtracks are performed in concert halls. Neo Tokyo is where anime has become both urban fashion and cultural zeitgeist, and this is its first street-smart guide in English.

The world of craftsters is full of things Japanese Cute, kawaii, and the look created by Aranzi Aronzo is familiar to many and now available in English! "Hi, we're Aranzi Aronzo. This is the Aranzi Aronzo book of felt mascots. Bunnies, pandas, sprites, bears, fish, bad guys, and more. In this book are instructions on how to make felt mascots. By reading this book you can learn to make mascots in a cinch!"

A special Beast Wars edition of Cybertronian TRG, covering the first two series of Beast Wars, plus the Kay Bee-exclusive line Machine Wars. As always, accessories and variations will be covered along with tech specs and exclusive toys. Click for more!

Each volume is filled with hundreds of photos and information on all your favorite "Robots in disguise!" Click for more!