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Notgedrungen bricht Familie Herrmann also noch einmal in den gemeinsamen Urlaub auf, nur eben diesmal ins Land der aufgehenden Sonne. Zwei Wochen feinster Kulturschock und eine Zerreißprobe für die japanische Gastfreundlichkeit. Wenn Familie Herrmann auftaucht und versucht, sich ganz normal zu benehmen, passiert meistens exakt das Gegenteil.

THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD. "Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined"...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the author of the Number one bestselling Abroad in Japan, Journey Across Japan takes us through the 47 unique prefectures of the Land of the Rising Sun Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with millions flocking there every month to...

Brought to you by Penguin. Michael Palin’s latest adventure sees him exploring one of the most fascinatingly complex and contradictory countries on earth: the Philippines. It’s a popular tourist destination, but also a place of extreme poverty for many. It’s a nation where religious...

An artfully twisty psychological mystery from Seichō Matsumoto, hailed as “Japan’s Agatha Christie” (The Sunday Times), exploring the corrosive power of jealousy, guilt, and doubt While on an important business trip, Tsuneo Asai receives word that his wife, Eiko, has died suddenly of a...

In All You Need Is Flights, Jen Ruiz transforms an unexpected breakup into a gift: the catalyst for an inner journey toward greater self-worth through another year of solo travel adventures. A major life transformation starting on your thirtieth birthday, leading to an entirely different and...

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Improve your everyday Mandarin Chinese speaking and listening skills by following typical, fun conversations and practicing what you hear in the dialogues. We recommend you finish the Complete and Next Steps courses before starting...

Brought to you by Penguin. An immersive journey through trees in Japan by celebrated writer Aya Koda – now available in English for the first time ‘Trees are not just living things, but feeling beings, like us. Better keep a watchful eye over them…’ Ezo spruce, hinoki, cherry blossoms...

【小学館の名作文芸朗読】雪山へのスキー旅行をめぐる体験を日記形式で記した紀行的随筆。──「僕」は、十一月頃になると腹の中の「変な虫」が暴れ出し、「雪が食いたい」とがなり立てるせいで落ち着かなくなる。今回は幸い、同じ「虫喰い」の友人二人と五色温泉へ向かうことになった。──そうして、「虫の言い草」と銘打った日記が綴られる。

Whisky Rising: The Second Edition is the most up-to-date, comprehensive resource on Japanese whisky. This fully updated guide by whisky authority and Japanese whisky expert Stefan Van Eycken takes you on a tour of some of the most coveted whiskies in the world. Japanese whiskies have become some...

What links Vivekananda & Lenin? What connects a Mexican nightclub and a Bengali rebel? How did football and Chicago Radio fuel India's freedom movement? Why did Gadhar meetings take place in a tiny restaurant near Times Square? And who was Kathiawar's Robin Hood who defied the British? Our fight...

"Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage... Teaism is a cult founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence... It inculcates purity and harmony, the mystery of mutual charity, the romanticism of the social order. It is essentially a worship of the...

Discover the magic of the Philippines—an unforgettable mix of turquoise waters, white sand beaches, vibrant cities, and warm island culture. Whether you’re exploring Manila’s historic streets, chasing waterfalls in Cebu, or island hopping through Palawan, this guide gives you everything you need to plan the perfect trip

Are you tired of watching your income disappear to rent, groceries, and endless bills while dreaming of a better life abroad? This comprehensive guide proves that you can live comfortably, safely, and happily in one of the world's most beautiful countries without needing a massive retirement fund or trust account. Thailand on $$1,500 Per Month is your complete roadmap to affordable expat living in Southeast Asia.

Written by Mark Friedman, a long-time expat and founder of the Bangkok-based immigration firm Baan Thai Immigration Solutions, Make Thailand Home gives you an insightful and practical roadmap to building a life you love in the Kingdom.

Chosen by Stylist as one of the best memoirs of 2026 An addictive, tell-all memoir about chasing reinvention in Korea and the reality behind the dream At twenty-one, fuelled by K-dramas and a need to reinvent herself, Alice Amelia moves to Seoul. She knows no one, doesn't speak the language, and...

In Hidden Japan, acclaimed author and environmentalist Alex Kerr leads us to the country's most secluded and enchanting corners—places where time seems to stand still and traditional culture endures. From thatched-roof villages in misty mountains to volcanic islands few have ever visited, Kerr's lyrical prose, narrated by the author himself, is brought to life in this immersive audio experience.

What happens when a woman says yes to a divine call and follows it across continents? In To the Regions Beyond, Christian missionary memoirist Lela F. Folkers shares a profound journey of faith that began with a choice: whether to live for herself or to commit fully to God’s service. After graduating with a degree in education from Fresno State, Lela heard a spiritual calling that would carry her far beyond her small hometown in California. She said yes.

Learning Japanese can feel impossible at first glance. The characters look like art. The sounds blur together. You try memorizing lists of words and end up forgetting them the next day. But what if you could learn the language in small, simple steps that fit into your life?

Rekordhitze, Schlangen, Erdrutsche und Taifune halten Christine Thürmer in Japan, Taiwan und Südkorea ordentlich auf Trab. Auf ihren dreizehn Trails stößt sie auf buddhistische Tempel und Shinto-Schreine von einzigartiger Schönheit, verspeist eine Überdosis Kimchi, zupft Blutegel von ihren Beinen und erlebt das schwerste Erdbeben in Taiwan seit vierzig Jahren! Einfühlsam erzählt sie von der Wanderung in Japan entlang der vom Tsunami 2011 zerstörten Küste, spricht mit Überlebenden und läuft im Abstand von lediglich vier Kilometern um den havarierten Reaktor herum.