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We offer a wide range of bonsai books for enthusiasts of all levels. You'll also find quality books on Japanese gardening, ikebana (flower arranging), general gardening, trees and plants, suiseki (viewing stones) and Japanese arts and culture.
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Japan Houses
Japan Houses
Price $50.00

The Art of Japanese Architecture
The Art of Japanese Architecture
Price $39.95

By David and Michiko Young

This gorgeous book provides an lavishly photographed and illustrated overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. It begins with pre-historic pit dwellings and concludes with a description of significant modern buildings and thoroughly covers the intervening centuries.

The stunningly beautiful and powerful photos combined with the clear, simple how-to illustrations and text, provide a perfect balance of inspiration and useful knowledge. This combination is sure to inspire anyone who loves those places where natural and man-made beauty intersect.

Allow yourself to be moved by the simplicity, asymmetry, sensitivity to the natural environment, and the use of natural materials, which are the hallmarks of Japanese architecture.

Hardcover. 8 3/4” x 11 1/4” 176 pages
Japanese Living
Japanese Living
Price $49.95

Form and function at the cutting edge
By Marcia Iwatate and Geeta K Mehta

If you are moved by those place where ultra modern meets ancient tradition, you’ll love the wildly daring, wonderfully photographed, cutting edge houses in this gorgeous new book.

Thirty exceptional houses that transcend function and resonate with spirit are presented. Chosen for their inspiring and innovative designs, these new Japanese homes are special places to dream in.

Crisp, sharp, transparent and light, these designs represent a new and exciting burst in creativity over the past decade. Allow yourself to be inspired!
Introduction to Japanese Architecture
Introduction to Japanese Architecture
Price $24.95

By David & Michiko Young
This is a beautiful and practical guide to the subject, with 340 excellent color photos and numerous how-to diagrams and illustrations. Enjoy an inspirational walk through masterful buildings and gardens and be inspired to design your own. As you might guess from the cover, much of the architecture presented is integrated with gardens and natural environs.
Hardcover. 128 pages
9" x 9 1/2" 340 color photos, diagrams and illustrations
Japan: The Art of Living
Japan: The Art of Living
Price $34.95

The Japanese House
The Japanese House
Price $39.95

This is a glorious house (and garden) tour that you can return to again and again for ideas, inspiration, or simply admiration.
Hardcover 10” x 10” 216 pages 200 color photos
Japan Style
Japan Style
Price $45.00