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Gardens of Repose: Guest Post by Stephen Mansfield

Tuttle author Stephen Mansfield has published twenty books and over two thousand articles, focused on Japanese gardening, travel and culture. His books include Tokyo: A Biography, 100 Japanese Gardens

Japanese Etiquette Tips You May Not Know About

Taxi TricksJapan is the epicenter of technology, so it's no surprise that even taxis are high-tech there. The rear door on the sidewalk side, where passengers get in, is automated. So while you may be

Learn Japanese With Manga! An Interview With Marc Bernabe

One of our favorite releases of the past year was actually the second book in a two-volume series: Learn Japanese With Manga! by Marc Bernabe. We wanted to revisit these books by interviewing their am

Gift Guide for Gardeners

Add some greenery to a friend's life (and bookshelf)! From budding plant parents to seasoned green thumbs, our books on gardening cover everything from bonsai basics to the intricacies of Japanese...

Books to Grow Your Knowledge

Get the Recipe: Chicken & Leek Skewers

Izakaya (izakaya, /ēˈzäkəyə,ēzəˈkīə/): a type of informal Japanese pub. They have been compared to Irish pubs, Spanish tapas bars & early American taverns.Izakayas are gathering places where friends g

Tuttle's Japanese Spring

We have LOTS of new Japan books coming out this spring (yippee!). Here's a preview of just some of the exciting upcoming titles. Let us know what you're most looking forward to reading!      

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Author Interview: A History of the Samurai

Jonathan Lopez-Vera has a PhD in Japanese History and an MA in World History from Pompeu Fabra University (Spain). He is a member of the Ethnographies, Cultural Encounters and Religious Missions (ECER

In Memory of Yoel Hoffmann

All of us at Tuttle Publishing were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Yoel Hoffmann. Hoffmann was an Israeli author, translator, and professor who wrote numerous books on Buddhism and comparat

Tea Time with Tuttle: Author Interview with Per Oscar Brekell

Born in Sweden, Per Oscar Brekell developed an interest in Japanese tea during high school, a passion that grew and later led to his move to Japan. He studied at Gifu University and became a certified

Author Interview: Brian Ashcraft

Brian Ashcraft is a senior writer for the video gaming site Kotaku and a columnist for The Japan Times. He was previously a contributing editor at Wired Magazine. Brian is the author of Tuttle's Japan

How to Bring a Piece of Japan Home

The Best Tuttle Ghost Stories

It's the spookiest time of the year and we're sharing tales of the supernatural, mythical and downright terrifying. If, like us, you enjoy scaring yourself senseless (while also learning about other c

The Best Books for Spring

Though this spring looks rather different to those in the past, some things remain the same, including the desire to connect with nature and the joy of feasting on veggies straight from the garden. We

How to Celebrate Christmas in Japan

In Japan, there's a holiday, festival or seasonal celebration for every month of the year! December's big holiday is actually New Year's Eve, but in recent decades Christmas—and Christmas Eve—have bee

The Best Gardening Books for Spring

Marking 75 Years Since Hiroshima

75 years ago the world changed. On August 6, 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima and three days later on Nagasaki, Japan.Tens of thousands of people were killed immediately, with

Ask a Polyglot: Interview with Skritter CEO Jake Gill

Jake Gill is the CEO of Inkren (Skritter)—an app for learning to write Chinese and Japanese characters—and a lifelong student who is passionate about helping make Chinese language learning more access

No Time Like Tokyo: Guest Post by Stephen Mansfield

In the Introduction to my last Tuttle book, 100 Tokyo Sights, I wrote, “An alien space craft, entering our orbit at twilight in search of a suitable landing strip, would find in central Tokyo’s mo

Get the Recipe: Miso Salmon Bento Box

Spring Ahead Into Cherry Blossom Season!

Every year, the arrival of spring is marked by the blooming of cherry blossoms throughout Japan. Known as sakura in Japanese, these delicate pink and white flowers are not only beautiful to l

In Memory of Machiko Tateno

Machiko Tateno, dietician, cookbook author, and teacher, passed away after a long illness, on May 1, 2022 at the age of 48. Machiko-san became a Tuttle author with her award winning Japanese Pickl

Women's History Month: Interview with Illustrator Tracy Gallup

Tracy Gallup is an author, illustrator and lifelong artist. She has a BFA from Eastern Michigan University and an MFA in painting from Syracuse University. Tracy worked as an elementary school art tea

A Roundup of Our Bestselling Cookbooks

October is National Cookbook Month! Though it's easier than ever to find one-off recipes online, there's still something so satisfying about flipping through a cookbook in your quest to find a new cre

5 New Crafts & Activities to Try

1. Fold and play your own origami game(Origami Games for Kids Kit)2. Create your own stylish succulent(Stylish Succulents)3. Build a kite!(Asian Kites for Kids)4. Try your hand at making gyoza(Gyoza:

About Us

"Books to Span the East and West” MISSION: The Tuttle Publishing company was founded in 1832 in the small New England town of Rutland, Vermont [USA] — making it one of the oldest American publishers...

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Tuttle Publishing is a leading publisher of books about Asia. Founded in 1948 in Tokyo, Japan, we now have offices in Tokyo, Jakarta, Singapore, and North Clarendon, Vermont. We specialize in books...

A Resilient Generation: Learning From the Women of Shiraishi

In honor of Women's History Month, we are featuring articles from some of our amazing women authors. This week we interview Amy Chavez, author of the upcoming book The Widow, the Priest, and the Octop

Falling in Love With Sake: An Interview With Nancy Matsumoto

It's Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and we are sharing books and interviews from some of our amazing AAPI authors here on the blog. Today we have Nancy Matsumoto, who is a food journalist with a fo

Classics, Comics, and Manga: an Interview with Sean Michael Wilson

We recently released Lady Murasaki's Tale of Genji, a manga adaptation of what many believe to be the world's oldest novel. Because of the fascinating nature of this title, we wanted to catch up with

Seaweed in a Suitcase: An Interview with Yumi Komatsudaira

It's Asian Pacific Heritage Month, and we are sharing books and interviews from some of our amazing AAPI authors here on the blog. Today we haveYumi Komatsudaira, who is a recipe developer, culinary i

Downloadable Content

To view or download the supplementary content for your purchased book, ebook, or kit, please click on the title below: 500 Basic Korean Verbs A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Haiku

In Celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

We are delighted to announce a special partnership for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). During the month of May, 50% of profits from all tuttlepublishing.com website sales will be donate

Taking a Gamble on Japan: An Interview with Robert Whiting

One of our most exciting releases this year has been Robert Whiting's Gamblers, Fraudsters, Dreamers & Spies. It's a rare insider's look at modern Japan through the eyes of foreigners who took a gambl