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Books : Literature & Fiction : Foreign Language Fiction : Japanese
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Tohru, Yuki, and Kyou have started their second year at school along with the new students, Momoji and Hatsuhara! A creepy surprise encounter with the infamous Akito leaves Tohru and Yuki shaken and Yuki's painful past with Akito is further revealed to the reader. The Sohma members worry about how this reappearance of Akito in Yuki's life will mean, though their main concern lies in how Akito will deal with Tohru. A few days following the incident, Ayame, the Snake zodiac Sohma member, (and Yuki's older brother!) shows up with the vow to rekindle the brothers' lost friendship. Easier said than done as Yuki's stubbornly disapproving of his wacky older brother high school past and unorthodox costume shop. Hatori interrupts Ayame's story-telling time - involving his experiences in High School - to bring him back to the Sohma Main House. Momiji reveals to Tohru his tear-jerking past of his mother who was unable to handle the Sohma 'curse.' Traumatized upon finding a baby rabbit in her arms instead of a boy after the birth, she has her memory erased to keep from losing her mind. Now, the only time they ever see each other is as strangers in Momo's father's company building. It's the anniversary of Tohru's mother's death so the group (Yuki, Tohru, Kyou, Hanajima and Arisa) goes to visit her grave. After a bit of the usual grieving traditions, Yuki and Kyou are shocked when the girls pull out the lunch and have a picnic right at the grave! The day ends in peace as Yuki and Kyou feel moved with this girl whose optimism knows no end.
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As a Toushi--the Japanese owners of jewels that contain the spirits of ancient heroes--Hakufu was born with an insatiable appetite for battle, which goes unfulfilled until her mother sends her to Tokyo to start her Toushi training and realize her destiny.
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A zookeeper recounts the story of John, Tonky, and Wanly, three performing elephants at the Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, whose turn it is to die, and of their keepers, who weep and pray that World War II will end so their beloved elephants might be saved.
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Volumes five and six of the world's number one shojo manga now available in this collector's edition that includes previously unpublished art! For a springtime treat, Shigure arranges for Tohru and the gang to spend Golden Week at the Sohmas' vacation home. As the vacation draws to a close, who should make a surprise visit but Hatsuharu! And a flashback reveals a mysterious man who has known Kyo for a long time. Trust, loyalty and the bonds of friendship are tested as Tohru must help Kyo deal with the "monsters" that he's been trying to avoid.
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The Ultimate Death Note Encyclopedia!
Here, in one authoritative volume: everything you need to know about Death Note, the best-selling manga series. Featuring complete character biographies, detailed storyline summaries, production notes, and behind-the-scenes commentaries. Death Note 13: How to Read also includes exclusive interviews with creators Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata and a bonus manga chapter of never-before-translated material. Unless you own your very own death note, it doesn't get any better than this!
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For a springtime treat, Shigure arranges for Tohru, and the gang, to spend Golden Week at the Sohmas' vacation home. On a rainy day, as the holiday draws to a close, who should make a surprise visit but Hatsuhara! But, what's that he's hiding in the bundle under his arm? This is the fifth volume of the popular "Fruits Basket" series.
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Tohru Honda was an orphan with no place to go, until the mysterious Sohma family offered her a place to call home. Now, her ordinary high school life is turned upside down, as she's introduced to the Sohma's world of magical curses and family secrets. Discover for yourself the secret of the Zodiac, and find out why "Fruits Basket" is the No. 1 selling shojo manga in the world!
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The sweep of Japanese literature in all its great variety was made available to Western readers for the first time in this anthology. Every genre and style, from the celebrated No plays to the poetry and novels of the seventeenth century, find a place in this book. An introduction by Donald Keene places the selections in their proper historical context, allowing the readers to enjoy the book both as literature and as a guide to the cultural history of Japan. Selections include “Man’yoshu” or “Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves” from the ancient period; “Kokinshu” or “Collection of Ancient and Modern Poetry,” “The Tosa Diary” of Ki No Tsurayuki, “Yugao” from “Tales of Genji” of Murasaki Shikibu, and “The Pillow Book” of Sei Shonagon from the Heian Period; “The Tale of the Heike” from the Kamakura Period; Plan of the No Stage, “Birds of Sorrow” of Seami Motokiyo, and “Three Poets at Minase” from the Muromachi Period; and Sections from Basho, including “The Narrow Road of Oku,” “The Love Suicides at Sonezaki” by Chikamatsu Monzaemon, and Waka and haiku of the Tokugawa Period.
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Twelve years ago, a giant fox demon with nine tails attacked the ninjya village of Konohagakure. Defeated by the Hokage, the village champion, the mighty demon's soul was sealed into the body of an innocent orphan child, Naruto Uzumaki. Now Naruto is a 12-year-old ninjya in-training, struggling to be the best with his classmates Sasuke and Sakura.
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Orphaned on the mean streets of Treasure Town, lost boys Black and White must mug, steal and fight to survive. Around them moves a world of corruption and loneliness, small-time crooks and neurotic police officers, and a band of sadistic yakuza who have plans for their once-fair city. Can they rise above their environment? Surreal manga influenced by European comics.Tekkonkinkreet is a play on Japanese words meaning "a concrete structure with an iron frame," and it suggests the opposing images of concrete cities against the strength of imagination.
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Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg...and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living steel. Now Edward is an agent of the government, a slave of the military-alchemical complex, using his unique powers to obey orders...even to kill. Except his powers aren't unique. The world has been ravaged by the abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are...
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The classic portrayal of court life in tenth-century Japan
Written by the court gentlewoman Sei Shonagon, ostensibly for her own amusement, The Pillow Book offers a fascinating exploration of life among the nobility at the height of the Heian period, describing the exquisite pleasures of a confined world in which poetry, love, fashion, and whim dominated, while harsh reality was kept firmly at a distance. Moving elegantly across a wide range of themes including nature, society, and her own flirtations, Sei Shonagon provides a witty and intimate window on a woman’s life at court in classical Japan.
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Tohru and the Sohma members are at the family's summerhouse. The gang has fun playing in the ocean and catching bugs. Meanwhile, Tohru begins to sense that Yuki is thinking of change and that there is something growing inside his mind. While Yuki is resting, he even tells Tohru that he is going to tell her everything soon, that it is necessary to "open the lid." Meanwhile, Shigure is at the main house of the Sohma family and he is talking to Akito. Sohma suggests Akito to visit the summerhouse, and tells him of a "plan." Hiro and Kisa arrive at the summerhouse later on. Kisa and Tohru play together outside one day, and Hiro finds Tohru's notebook with her mother's photo on the ground. Hiro questions Tohru why she only carries her mother's photo and not of her father's. Tohru cannot answer Hiro's question because there seems to be some secret behind the answer. Kisa becomes angry with Hiro for asking such a question, and she interrogates Hiro whether he came to the trip for fun or to trouble Tohru. Hiro realizes that everybody has a secret deep within their heart, just like he has a secret within his own heart, and he regrets saying such harsh words to Tohru. Kisa and Hiro apologize to each other for fighting later that evening. Meanwhile, Shigure talks with a woman named Mayuko in her family's used bookstore. Mayuko is Shigure's former girlfriend 2 years ago. The scene goes to a flashback 2 years ago, when Mayuko's best friend, Kana, introduces Hatori as her boyfriend to Mayuko. Mayuko gradually grows feelings towards Hatori, but tries to hide it because she doesn't want Kana to get hurt. Through Hatori, Mayuko becomes acquainted with Shigure, and he soon senses Mayuko's secret infatuation towards Hatori. Shigure offers to become Mayuko's boyfriend, and so the two go out because Mayuko wants Kana to be happy. However, when Hatori damages his eye, Kana blames herself for his injury, and somehow loses her memory about her going out with Hatori. Mayuko then breaks up with Shigure, and the scene goes back to the present. Shigure again offers himself as Mayuko's boyfriend, but she refuses. On his way out, Shigure informs Mayuko that Hatori had moved on and has a new girlfriend. Soon after Shigure leaves the bookstore, Hatori visits Mayuko's store to pick up a book. Mayuko suddenly becomes sad for Hatori because he still looks like he has a "thin layer of 'happiness aura'," even when he has a new girlfriend. Mayuko cries for Hatori, and realizes that the person who she wanted to truly be happy was Hatori. Hatori reveals that he does not have a new girlfriend, and he seems to be moved that Mayuko cried for him. Back at the summerhouse, Shigure joins Tohru and the gang. Hiro discovers that his mother, Satsuki, is pregnant. Everybody is thrilled, and they are especially thrilled because the coming baby will not be part of the curse (since 12 family members have made up the Chinese zodiac already). Tohru realizes that everybody in the Sohma family must have difficult sentiments about their own parents; she becomes curious about everyone's parents, but she finds it impossible to ask the issue. Kyo realizes that there is something bothering Tohru, and he freely tells her about his parents: he and his father have not talked for years, and his mother had died from an "accident." Unexpectedly, the group discovers that Akito has arrived at the summerhouse, along with Hatori and Kureno. The Sohma members all need to greet Akito at the second house, and so Tohru and Kyo stay behind to wait. (Akito forbids the 'cat' to join in any family gatherings). Yuki had left to take a walk a while back, but during his walk, he runs into Akito. Time passes, but none of the Sohma members return back. Tohru becomes worried, and walks outside to see if she can call them back. On her way, she runs into Yuki. Lots of thoughts run through Yuki's mind, and he thanks Tohru for being strong for him. Yuki puts his hand on Tohru's shoulder and cries.
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Naruto is a ninja-in-training with a need for attention, a knack for mischief and, sealed within him, a strange, formidable power. His antics amuse his instructor Kakashi and irritate his teammates, intense Sasuke and witty Sakura, but Naruto is serious about becoming the greatest ninja in the village of Konohagakure!The final battle of the Chûnin Exam is at hand! Sasuke makes it to the arena in time to compete, but the anticipation has only whetted Gaara's terrible bloodlust and strained his already fragile sanity. Can Gaara pull himself together in time to face Sasuke's new-found strength? Or will the demon inside him take complete control and wreak havoc on Konohagakure?!
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Ever since Tohru Honda discovered the Zodiac secret of the Sohma clan, her eyes have been opened to a world of magic and wonder. She's about to find out that with such a great secret comes great responsibility. With sleepovers, school festivals and holidays bringing outsiders into Sohma turf, Tohru has her work cut out for her keeping the "Cat" in the bag, and the "Dog" on a leash.
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Twelve years ago, a giant fox demon with nine tails attacked the ninjya village of Konohagakure. Defeated by the Hokage, the village champion, the mighty demon's soul was sealed into the body of an innocent orphan child, Naruto Uzumaki. Now Naruto is a 12-year-old ninjya in-training, struggling to be the best with his classmates Sasuke and Sakura.
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The story of Etsuko, a Japanese woman now living alone in England, dwelling on the recent suicide of her daughter. In a story where past and present confuse, she relives scenes of Japan's devastation in the wake of World War II.
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When Naruto and Shikamaru take off to save Sasuke from becoming part of Orochimaru's ultimate master plan, Neji is left to fend for himself against the sinister Kidomaru! But Sasuke is still trapped in the Darkness. Will Naruto find him in time?
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The second book in Mishima's landmark "The Sea of Fertility" sequence, this is the chronicle of a conspiracy, a novel about the roots and nature of Japanese fanaticism in the years that led to war.