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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
PostAuthor 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
PostFor Educators
Educators Requesting Desk Copies Tuttle Publishing is pleased to provide complimentary desk copies of any adopted required text for instructors. A desk copy should not be requested if an...
PageClassics, 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
PostA Comic Artist's Journey in Japan: An Interview with Audry Nicklin
As part of our celebration of the return of international travel in Japan, we are featuring Audry Nicklin, author and illustrator of My Travels in Japan. Audry is a comic artist who had the opportunit
PostFrom Kimono to Kawaii: Drawing Japan Travel Inspiration with Abby Denson
In honor of Women's History Month, we are featuring articles from some of our amazing women authors. This week we interview author and artist Abby Denson about her upcoming book Uniquely Japan, which
PostLet Good Ideas Flourish: A Q&A With Vivian Ling
Today we are speaking with Vivian Ling, co-author (alongside Wang Peng) of the upcoming Tuttle release, A Bilingual Treasury of Chinese Folktales. Vivian has enjoyed a long career as an educator and a
PostStanding Firmly in Two Worlds — An Interview With the Authors of Tokyo Rose, Part 1
Today we are sharing Part One of an interview with the authors of the brand new Tuttle graphic novel, Tokyo Rose - Zero Hour. In case you're unfamiliar with the Tokyo Rose story, it centers on Iva Tog
PostTea 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
PostMeet the Translator: Interview with Kymm Coveney
Kymm Coveney was raised in the suburbs south of Boston. She received a BA in modern English & Spanish literature at Wheaton College in 1981, and moved to Spain the following year. She now lives in Bar
PostGardens 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
PostSeaweed 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
PostVirtual Visit: Japantown's Paper Tree
Happily situated in San Francisco’s historic Japantown is Paper Tree—a family-run store with the world’s largest collection of origami paper.The Mihara family opened Paper Tree (fondly known in Japant
PostMyth and Imagination: Author Interview with Eliza Victoria
In honor of Women's History Month, we are featuring articles from some of our amazing women authors. This week we interview Eliza Victoria, author of the upcoming books Wounded Little Gods (May 2022)
PostMeet the Amazing Beasts! An Interview With the Ang Ink Artists Collective
One of our most exciting spring releases is The Amazing Beasts of Philippine Mythology — written and illustrated by the Ang Ink Artists Collective, a group of Asia's leading children's book illustrato
PostFalling 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
PostThe Influence and Impact of Thich Nhat Hanh
The recent passing of Zen Buddhist monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh inspired an outpouring of grief and remembrance throughout the world. Dr. Jerry Braza, a student of Nhat Hanh and the author
PostWomen's History Month: Interview with Author & Illustrator Sue DiCicco
Sue DiCicco was one of Disney's first female animators, and is a sculptor, prolific author and illustrator of children's books, including Adventures in Asian Art, Origami Peace Cranes and the upcoming
PostThe Cute and Cool World of Kawaii: An Interview with Abbie Quirk
We're super excited about the recent release of The Super Kawaii Coloring Book, with 124 whimsical Kawaii scenes, characters and vignettes to color and make your own. And today we're catching up wit
PostAaron Jamieson's Journey on Japan's Great Northern Islands
I still vividly remember how I felt when I first arrived in Hokkaido—an alien in a foreign place, fresh from the world of the West, transplanted to a remote frontier in far-northern Japan. These wild
PostMeet the Translator: Interview with Zack Davisson
Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer and folklorist. He is the author of Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, Yokai Stories and Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, and the translator of Leij
PostCambodia's Complex and Nuanced History: An Interview with Nicholas Coffill
Nicholas Coffill is the author of our recently released title, Photography in Cambodia: 1866 to the Present. We caught up with him to talk about this beautiful and powerful new book, and how he came t
PostTaking 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
PostWATCH: PJ Caldas on AI, Connected Brains, and The Girl From Wudang
Tuttle author PJ Caldas recently appeared on the Keen On Podcast to talk about advances in artificial intelligence, theories about connected brains, Daoism, and his new book, The Girl From Wudang. P
PostCrowning the Queen of the Universe!
It might as well be Coronation Day because a new queen has been crowned! Except this time, we're not just talking about one country's royal family. We're talking about the Queen of the Universe!
PostA 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
PostReflections on The Queen's Gambit and Mah Jongg: Guest Post by Gregg Swain
Gregg Swain is an author and Mah Jongg instructor. She lectures across the United States, speaking at clubs, museums, and social organizations. She is the co-author of American Mah Jongg for Everyone
PostWomen's History Month: Interview with Author Vivian Ling
Vivian Ling was born in wartime China and educated in the U.S. Dr. Ling received a master’s degree in Asian studies from Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. in Chinese language and literatu
PostAuthor Interview: Albert Liebermann
Albert Liebermann is a writer and philosopher. He studied art and literature in Europe before moving to Japan, where he decided to put his musings on creativity and personal development down on paper.
PostIn 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
PostAuthor 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
PostCelebrating Korean American Day
Korean American Day was first proclaimed on January 13th, 2003—100 years after the first Korean immigrants arrived in the U.S—to commemorate and celebrate the contributions Korean Americans have ma
PostAbout 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...
PageIn 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
PostBruce Lee: An AAPI Legacy
2023 marks 50 years of the Bruce Lee Legacy — and May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Taken together, we want to honor the legacy of an Asian American whose impact on culture at
PostNo 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
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