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Second Library · Japan Archive
314 Rare & Vintage Books on Japan
Discover Japan through an extraordinary digital library of
314 rare and vintage books exploring Japanese history,
samurai culture, Bushido, art, literature, religion, language,
architecture, martial arts and everyday life.
Spanning thousands of pages of historical material, this archive brings
together books, reference works, dictionaries, travel accounts,
illustrated volumes and academic studies documenting
Japan primarily during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Collection Details
| Library Size | 314 Books About Japan |
| Format | Searchable PDF |
| Collection Size | Approx. 6 GB |
| Historical Focus | Japanese History, Culture & Society |
| Languages | Primarily English, with selected Japanese & other-language works |
| Delivery | Digital Download |
Explore Japan Across History & Culture
Rather than focusing on a single subject, this collection provides a
wide-ranging historical portrait of Japan through books written by
historians, travelers, educators, diplomats, artists, scholars and
Japanese institutions.
| Japanese History | Samurai & Bushido |
| Japanese Art & Ukiyo-e | Swords & Arms |
| Buddhism & Religion | Japanese Literature |
| Language & Dictionaries | Jiu-Jitsu & Martial Arts |
| Architecture & Gardens | Travel & Geography |
| Law & Government | Education & Society |
Highlights from the Library
| Work | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bushido, The Soul of Japan | Inazo Nitobe | Historic Editions |
| The Book of Tea | Kakuzo Okakura | 1906 |
| A History of Japan | James Murdoch | Multi-Volume |
| A History of Japanese Literature | W. G. Aston | 1899 |
| Things Japanese | Basil Hall Chamberlain | 1898 |
| Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings | Edward S. Morse | 1895 |
| Prehistoric Japan | Neil Gordon Munro | 1908 |
Japanese Art, Ukiyo-e & Traditional Design
Art lovers will find historical books and catalogues devoted to
ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Japanese painting, ceramics,
porcelain, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, costumes,
sword fittings and traditional craftsmanship.
ukiyo-e woodblock prints, Japanese painting, ceramics,
porcelain, decorative arts, architecture, gardens, costumes,
sword fittings and traditional craftsmanship.
Samurai, Bushido & Japanese Martial Arts
The archive also contains a substantial selection of historical works
exploring samurai culture, Bushido philosophy, Japanese swords,
sword fittings, jiu-jitsu, physical training and traditional methods
of combat and self-defense.
Japanese Language & Historical Dictionaries
Discover early Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionaries,
grammar books, conversation guides, language textbooks and even an
Ainu-English-Japanese dictionary with an Ainu grammar.
These works provide valuable historical material for researchers of
Japanese language and linguistics.
Perfect For
| Japanese History Research | Japan Studies |
| Art & Design Research | Samurai History |
| Academic Research | Collectors |
| Language Studies | History of Asia |
Searchable Digital Reference Library
The books are supplied in PDF format and are described
as searchable and printable. They can be read on compatible desktop
computers, laptops, tablets, phones and e-readers, allowing you to
search historical texts for people, places, events and terminology.
Preserved in Their Historical Condition
These books were digitized from historical printed editions.
Some scans may contain original library markings, handwritten notes,
stamps, stains, foxing, discoloration or other signs of age.
These characteristics are part of the historical material.
Some scans may contain original library markings, handwritten notes,
stamps, stains, foxing, discoloration or other signs of age.
These characteristics are part of the historical material.
Digital Delivery
| Collection | 314 Digital Books |
| Download Size | Approx. 6 GB |
| Format | |
| Physical Shipping | None |
Second Library
Old knowledge. New life.
Rediscover remarkable books, illustrations and archives from the past —
preserved for researchers, collectors and curious minds today.
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