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AKIYAMA, Aisaburo.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF PICTORIAL JAPAN.
The author's earliest work, devoted to the artists who have
continued in the great graphic tradition of Japan. Akiyama
outlined the abstract or ideal Japanese painting principles
& esthetic manifestations of emotion, while guiding the rea-
der through Japan's pictorial history. Superbly done, an im-
portant art reference source. Color scans can be sent by
email.

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A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF JAPAN AND CHINA.
A MOST USEFUL LIST OF REIGNS, EMPERORS, DATES & YEARS
Includes Gregorian related dates along side these other
dates. Essential resource.
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A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF JAPAN AND CHINA.
A MOST USEFUL LIST OF REIGNS, EMPERORS, DATES & YEARS
Includes Gregorian related dates along side these other
dates. Essential resource.
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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KOBE AND ITS VICINITY.
A GUIDE WITH ACTUAL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS
The woodcuts are:LOYALIST KUSUNOKI-MASASHIGE ENCOURAGING HIS
VASSALS...by Yoshitoshi. ORIENTAL HOTEL ON MOONLIGHT NIGHT,
KOSHIEN HOTEL AND IRIS BLOSSOMS AROUND ITS LAKE by Asada
Benji. NAGATA SHINTO SHRINE by Kawase Hasui. The guide cove-
rs the Kansai district, Awaji Island, Arima spa, historical
battles, Kobe & Akashi city, the Great Buddha, Temples, dep-
artment stores, driving tours, parks, the Former Foreign Co-
ncession, castles, Shrines, beaches, mountains, Palaces and
other attractions. Nicely illustrated.

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KOBE AND ITS VICINITY.
A GUIDE WITH ACTUAL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS
The woodcuts are:LOYALIST KUSUNOKI-MASASHIGE ENCOURAGING HIS
VASSALS...by Yoshitoshi. ORIENTAL HOTEL ON MOONLIGHT NIGHT,
KOSHIEN HOTEL AND IRIS BLOSSOMS AROUND ITS LAKE by Asada
Benji. NAGATA SHINTO SHRINE by Kawase Hasui. The guide cove-
rs the Kansai district, Awaji Island, Arima spa, historical
battles, Kobe & Akashi city, the Great Buddha, Temples, dep-
artment stores, driving tours, parks, the Former Foreign Co-
ncession, castles, Shrines, beaches, mountains, Palaces and
other attractions. Nicely illustrated.

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KYOTO.
An excellent guide to the culture cradle of Japan, unrival-
led in its numerous Buddhist temples & Shinto shrines. A su-
perb guide to the classical city, its botanical garden, a
close look at each district, natural beauty spots, Noh stage
and theaters, art museums, art galleries & much more. With
charming color woodcuts of: MAPLE TINTS OF TAKAO by Yoshimi-
tsu. NIGHT CHERRY BLOSSOMOF GION, SAGI MUSUME-A HERON'S SPI-
RIT. Nicely written and beautifully illustrated work.
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GEISHA GIRL.
A charming book, devoted to the study of a Geisha, the skil-
led dancer-entertainer. Illustrated with nice color plates.
A copious study of her occupation, life, charm and her end.
Nicely illustrated with photos of Shinsui prints, some edit-
ions have actual small size Hasui color prints. A nice mono-
graphic work on all aspects of the Geisha and her arts. With
chapter heading: What is a Geisha girl ? Geisha occupation.
From hwere do Geisha-girls come? How do Geisha-girls live ?
Origin of Geisha: Asobime [play girl], Shirabyoshi [dancer],
Debut of Geisha, End of Geisha life.

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SIGHTS OF OLD CAPITAL.
A fascinating guide to the great & beautiful ancient city. A
historical outline of the city, its gardens, temples, fabu-
lous palaces, zoologicl gardens, pagodas &c. With 3 color
woodblock prints. An indepth copious guide to the great
sights & numerous temples & holy places. Nicely done. Color
scans can be sent by email.

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