Adventure Japan

The Once and Future King returns in this modern day young adult action and adventure novel. If you are familiar with the legends and have seen the excellent movie "Excalibur," then this is the sequel to those events. Sixteen year-old Brian Braddock is having visions of a time long lost, a time and place that he feels somehow strangely connected to. As he strives to figure out what is happening to him he meets a man who reveals himself to be the legendary sorcerer Merlin, he who was the mentor and advisor to one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known. Merlin informs Brian that he ...

Can Aimi defeat a bigger competitor than teams sponsored by Silicon Valley's most powerful Internet behemoths? The teams boarded the Floating City to travel the world in search of hidden mythological relics that when found may open doors to new worlds for the winners. Aimi was defeated by her mentor in part one of this epic voyage. Has Aimi sacrificed her integrity to no avail? Can she make her way back to her team? If you like honest characters, beautiful twists, and Christian themes, then you’ll love father-daughter writing duo Bill & Mia Belew’s wonderful tale. Buy sixth-in-series, ...

A close encounter with a ghost in Scotland and a gun in Mexico. A request to meet a fortune-teller in Varanasi, who correctly predicts the future. Entering Tibet the hard way and meeting the Dalai Lama the easy way. Living in Japan for 13 years, and experiencing life as an ex-pat, and seeing Japan through the eyes of an ESL teacher. This is a collection of stories and travels over several years and through several countries. Vicariously experience these and other misadventures when you travel to parts of Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, China, and the Middle East. Many ...

FREE on Kindle Unlimited The Finger Collector is A THRILLING PAGE-TURNER with MYSTERY, ROMANCE, and CRIME. It was entered in the Amazon Books United Kingdom Storytelling Contest. Buy this thriller TODAY and enjoy. ★★★★★5 STAR REVIEWS★★★★★ REVIEW “A fantastic reading experience. A great read that includes intrigue and opens the reader to the mind of the Japanese crime culture. It is expanded through the authors use of Japanese and English conversation.” ~ Kindle Verified Purchases REVIEW: "I enjoyed reading The Finger Collector set within the Japanese criminal ...

The Curse of the Demon Prince is set in the backdrop of a fantastical, alternate-history version of feudal Japan (called Shoto), where honor can be stolen and only returned when and if justice is served. Seven companions (a wizard, a shinobi, two warriors loyal to opposing kings, a peasant that is more than he seems, and a pair of boys from Humao, the Isle of the Dishonored) risk death as they trek across the land of Shoto, seeking a sacred altar. There they hope to perform a sacrifice that will stop a Celtic demon from destroying their island home. Six of them know the truth...and the ...

Welcome to a magical journey of language and imagination! This enchanting book invites children to discover English through the beauty of storytelling. From the depths of the sea to the wonders of the forest, each tale is crafted to spark curiosity, ignite creativity, and make learning fun and engaging. Sigal Magen, a passionate storyteller and lifelong book lover, believes that stories are the heart of learning. With her unique approach, she transforms language lessons into playful adventures, proving that education can be both joyful and inspiring. Whether you're sipping tea with ...

The fairies are off on an International Adventure! Follow them as they jet to Hawaii, Easter Island, and Japan to unravel some mysteries. Fig Willow is a cozy fae village within the boundaries of the enchanted land of Fairywick. Fairywick stretches from the coastal waters of the city of Aquarius across hills, lakes, and valleys and ends at the boundary of the Wickie Woods forest. Fairywick is enchanted and invisible to human eyes. Many types of fae live within its borders and they, for the most part, live harmoniously. There are many mysteries, discoveries, and adventures here. All you have...

Come along and join in on in this Combat action adventure in the South Pacific, as U.S. forces take on the Japanese Army in a battle to free occupied Islands of the South Pacific along side brave Filipino Guerilla fighters, Come along as they go head to head with Japanese forces who refused to accept defeat as they launch deadly attacks on the Marines as they make landfall in a quest to defeat the Emperor's Savage Japanese army, willing to die for their Emperor, defeat was not an option, as they vowed to fight till the last man standing. Soon after Sergeant Sanders and his commando's arrive...

Immersive, fascinating and with an ending that will quite simply… blow your socks off! Who ever really knows themselves? And if you don’t know yourself, can you ever be truly happy? Mark Rasper is a thirty-year old man who has always had a fascination with Japan. It started when he played Metal Gear Solid with school buddy Paul, becoming thoroughly captivated not only by everything Japanese, but by the character Solid Snake. When a transfer opportunity turns up at the company he works for, he doesn’t hesitate, and before he has time to change his mind he is on a plane to Tokyo. Mark ...

Der große historische Roman über die Einigung Japans und den Aufstieg des Shōgunats — jetzt neu verfilmt als Blockbuster-Serie bei Disney+. Im Jahr 1600 strandet der englische Navigator John Blackthorne an der Küste eines Landes, das erst wenige Europäer erreicht haben: Japan. Blackthorne bleibt nur wenig Zeit, um sich in der fremden Sprache und Kultur zurechtzufinden. Und er muss seine Vorstellungen von Loyalität, Mut und Moral hinterfragen. Schon bald gerät er mitten hinein in den Machtkampf der japanischen Fürsten, der das Land zu zerreißen droht. Blackthorne tritt in den Dienst des faszinierenden Strategen Toranaga.

1868. The Boshin War is about to break out. A 16-year-old Japanese girl, Atsuko grew up in the neighborhoods of Aizu City, in the shadow of her brother Ibuka. Promised to an arranged marriage, the young girl hides a secret: she wields weapons just as well as her brother, whose talent with the sword actually masks an insurmountable fear of combat. When war is declared, Ibuka must leave to fight alongside their father for the honor of the family. Defying the tradition forbidding women to take part in battles and wanting to protect her brother, Atsuko enlists in secret as a simple soldier.

Dive into the thrilling world of ancient Japan with "The Kid's Ninja - Hanzo Hattori's Story," a captivating tale of a young boy who became both a masterful samurai and a stealthy ninja. This enchanting book for young readers celebrates the adventures and lessons of Hanzo Hattori, a legendary hero known for his bravery, intelligence, and kindness. From his early days in the ninja-renowned land of Iga, Hanzo was no ordinary child. Under the guidance of wise teachers, he mastered the art of the sword and the secrets of stealth, all while learning the importance of kindness and helping others....

BESTSELLER travelogue mixes it up on the Asian Trail in a voice that's by turns personal, passionate and ohhhh so very soulful. "So I get up at dawn and marvel at fog burning off into mist tumbling down like the finest mosquito netting of silk. The hills beyond the rivers' confluence, like shoulders of a woman undressing, the way the misty shroud lifts off feminine curves, higher and higher ... I tingle all over, feeling there on Borneo the dream tug of Joseph Conrad's fiction, notably Lord Jim." By turns literarily pathbreaking and intimate, this smorgasbord of travel essays scales down ...

Greater Than a Tourist - Tokyo Japan, by Paula Danciu, offers the inside scoop on Tokyo.

On a rain-lashed night Matajuro Yagyu loses the duel that should have proved his worth and is banished from his father’s estate. Desperate to reclaim his honor, he sets off to find Banzo, the reclusive sword saint rumored to cut steel with silence itself. What Matajuro discovers is not the clash of blades but years of hauling water, splitting logs, and fending off his master’s sudden wooden-sword ambushes. Each bruise strips away pride, each chore hones awareness, until the young samurai’s spirit becomes keener than any forged edge. When Matajuro finally draws his katana he learns the...

Als Ninjas ein englisches Handelsschiff angreifen, ist der Matrosenjunge Jack Fletcher der einzige Überlebende. Es gelingt ihm, sich und das wertvolle Logbuch seines Vaters an die japanische Küste zu retten. Doch Jack muss untertauchen, denn der neue Herrscher Japans verfolgt erbarmungslos alle Ausländer. Auf der Flucht gewähren ihm ausgerechnet die Erzfeinde der Samurai Unterschlupf: Großmeister Soke und seine Ninja-Kämpfer.

Was a rare amethyst mine illegally seized from the Japanese ancestors of a well-known Atlanta family just after World War II? The Amethyst Agenda finds two members of The Adventurers team on a thrilling hunt deep in Japan, where descendants of post-war villains have their own secrets and intend to keep them. Four months ago, anthropology professor Travis Monahan was shot while investigating the mysterious floating city at Baikal. Suffering from PTSD, he’s been holed up in their Atlanta office with his Jack Russell terrier and his brooding thoughts. One of the partners, Savannah Summers, ...

Japaner bleiben gerne unter sich. Es dürfte kaum ein weiteres hoch entwickeltes Industrieland geben, das eine derart homogene Bevölkerung hat. Nur zögernd nahm das Reich der aufgehenden Sonne Kontakt mit dem Westen auf, mauserte sich aber in wenigen Jahren zu einer modernen militärischen Großmacht. Die militärische Macht Japans beschränkt sich seit den Kriegsverbrechen des Zweiten Weltkriegs auf die Landesverteidigung. Der Einfluss Japans auf die internationale Popkultur ist dank Nintendo und Manga enorm.

Savor the Flavor: A Japanese Food Vocabulary Guide is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the rich culinary world of Japan. With over 170 food vocabulary words for different food groups and eight chapters covering everything from fruits and vegetables to meats, fish, sushi, ramen, and desserts, this guide is a valuable resource for Japanese language learners and travelers looking to fully immerse themselves in the culture.

Band 7 der Bestseller-Reihe von Chris Bradford in neuem Look! Jack will mit seinen Freunden nach Nagasaki, um dort auf einem Schiff nach England anzuheuern. Aus Angst, den Samurai des Shoguns in die Arme zu laufen, entschließen sich die Gefährten für den Seeweg entlang der Küste. Doch auch auf dieser Route lauern todbringende Gefahren …. Ein junger Engländer. Gestrandet in Japan. Ausgebildet zum Samurai. Bereit für den Kampf seines Lebens.