Kubikiri Asaemon Token Oshigata Suiken Fukunaga 首斬り浅右衛門刀剣押形

Title Kubikiri Asaemon Token Oshigata

Author Suiken Fukunaga

 Tameshigiri is transleted as cutting test.It is not too much to say that the essence of Japanese Sword lies in the sharpness of the blade.This tameshigiri has been done by Yamada Family,usually called Kubikiri Asaemon,from generation to generation in Edo period.This book contains interesting or valuable documents selected carefully from among a lot of  ones(entitled "Token Oshigata") owned by Yamada Family.It includes approx 460 (10 plates-color)plates in it.According to the narrow book wrapper,when the first volume was published,orders rushed.

Unfortunately,this item is becoming hard-to-come by here in Japan.

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Japanese Design in Art Part2 12 Volumes 続 日本の意匠

Title Japanese Design in Art Part2

This deluxe Japanese design book is composed of 12 volumes.

The grnadchild of Mr.Iwao Saito,the fouder of Kurenaikai,purchased this deluxe design collection on our Japanese store.I think Kurenaikai will consult it for their embroidery works.Recommended Book!

Motifs of the Four Seasons(12 volumes)collects various motifs found in paintings,textiles,lacquer ware,woodwork,metalwork and ceramics according to their seasonal representation in the hopes that the reader can enjoy the evocation of the each season while thumbing through the pages.

Original retail price is approx $2.400(approx $200 per book)Super Deluxe Edition.It is a must-have item if you are interested in Japanese Design.

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Ninjutsu its history and Ninja by Heishichiro Okuse

Title Ninjutsu its history and Ninja

Publication year 1963

This is a vintage Ninjutsu book by Heishichiro Okuse,who is one of the most famous Ninjutsu researcheres here in Japan.

In the postscript to this book,Heishichiro Okuse says,"Long ago,I publised a book,entitled Ninjutsu Hiden.This book mainly deals with Iga-Ryu Ninjutsu and in this book,I explained 'the origin and development of Ninjutsu' and 'The art of Ninjutsu' in detail. I have been thinking that I would like to write the best history of Ninjutsu from all over Japan from a broad point of view."

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Nippon-To Japanese Sword Inami Hakusui

Nippon-To Japanese Sword Inami Hakusui

This is an extremely rare book on Japanese sword and it is written in English.In my opinion,this is the first Englishi reference book on Japanese sword.

The Contents is as follows.ForewordIntroductionMomenclature of The Blade and Related FactsForging and TemperingPolishingHistory-Old SwordsGokaden and ShintoKoshiraeJapanese Eras with Corresponding Christian DatesList of The Most Famous Japanese Sword Makers and Com,parative Values of Swords

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Okinawaden Gojyu Ryu Karatedo Eiichi Miyazato

Okinawaden Gojyu Ryu Karatedo Eiichi Miyazato

This is an extremely rare Goju-Ryu karate book by Eiichi Miyazato-Goju-ryu Karate Master.It was published in 1978 by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha.

Eiichi Miyazato (1922-1999) was recognized as the highest authority on Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do in the world after the death of of his teacher. He served as the senior most technical advisor for the Japan Karate Federation Goju-Kai, the governing body for all Okinawan and Japanese Goju-Ryu Karate. He was on the technical examination committee.

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Canon of Judo Kyuzo Mifune Judo Kyoten

The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques

This is an original edition of Canon of Judo by Kyuzo Mifune.Japanese Title Judo Kyoten Michi to Jutsu.It was published in 1956.This is a first edition.It can be said that it is one of the greatest Judo books.

The Canon Of Judo is a book was originally published in 1956, and written by Kodokan 10th dan, Kyuzo Mifune (1883-1965). The book covers almost all of the Kodokan recognized techniques, adds variations and new techniques, although Do-Jime is barely mentioned (p.126). The book also describes fifteen Kata developed by Mifune to teach adaptation through reversal and counters.

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Making Dolls by Yuki Atae

Making Dolls(Ningyo wo Tsukuru-人形をつくる) by Yuki Ata(与勇輝)
This is an extremely rare book by Yuki Atae.It was published in 1991.
Yuki Atae is an internationally known Japanese dollmaker, born September 17, 1937, in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Jaapan. His dolls are known for their fine detail and the subject matter of his work often (though not always) includes childhood innocence or nostalgic themes.
We've often been asked to obtain this book from overseas.It is becoming hard-to-come by here in Japan,undfortunately.
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