Distribution for Europe [Autumn 2019 catalog]

For Europe, we are now working with John Rule Art Book Distribution. John Rule is based in London, UK and offers professional, personal services that you can only get with a small company.

Translator Eleanor Goldsmith Interview

An interview with Eleanor Goldsmith, translator of Every Day a Good Day, was featured on the website of British author Patrick Sherriff. The interview covers how she came to be involved with Japanese tea culture and the backstory behind her translation of Every Day a Good Day.

Japanese Lacquerware Exhibition in London (July 11-September 21)

In conjunction with the Japanese lacquerware exhibition "A Secret Beauty: The Spirit of Japanese Makie" featuring works by contemporary artist Koyanagi Tanekuni, copies of the JAPAN LIBRARY title The Book of Urushi will be available for purchase at the bookstore located in the venue along with many other titles focused on Japanese art.