Two naive Japanese farm boys join the army hoping to achieve glory in Japan's long-running war with China. They are bound by their homeland's ancient traditions

In a world where humans are a minority and androids have created their own civilization, a wandering storyteller meets the beautiful android Ibis. She tells him

Thrillers, on the other hand, are the roller-coaster rides of the literary world. They plunge us headfirst into a maelstrom of danger, action, and intrigue. Fro

The Tale of the Heike is one of the masterworks of Japanese literature, ranking with The Tale of Genji in quality and prestige. Familiar in Japan for generation

Japanese food is renowned for its elegant presentation. One of the key presentational elements are mukimono - the decorative garnish and carving - that add the