Your neighbor Ryuji brings you smiles‼Ryuji, one of the most famous Shiba Inus on Instagram, makes everyone happy!! Ryuji is a Shiba Inu that lives with his family in a peaceful village in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. His family decided to keep him as a guard dog but he smiles, he gets happy, grumpy, nervous, relaxed, excited, proud, brave...etc. He shows many different expressions and different looks every day. He is now much more than just a guard dog...he's a part of the family and a local celebrity in his village. Ryuji's smile has even touched hearts outside of Japan. When his family started to post his pictures on Instagram, Ryuji's smile suddenly spread across the sea, earning him more than 315K followers all over the world. The author and the editor of this book have carefully chosen the best pictures that reveal Ryuji's charm and showcases his lifestyle. Readers can now imagine that Ryuji is their own neighbor smiling back at them. This book is an ultimate collection of Ryuji's best shots, which will be a perfect gift for your family, friend, and yourself!! Why not let Ryuji brighten your day?

Round like a balloon! Ridiculously cute seals will make you happy! You've never seen animals as round as these seals! The three seals featured in this book, Arare-chan, Yuki-chan, and Moya-kun, live peacefully in Kaiyukan, an aquarium in Osaka, Japan. There, they have charmed visitors, including photographer Chiho Kuwata, with their chubby, round bodies and smiley faces. Kuwata started taking photos of the three seals in 2018. Her photos show the seals swimming leisurely looking relaxed, asking for food with their cute round eyes, sleeping adorably like round balloons, etc. This book showcases a selection of the best shots of Arare-chan, Yuki-chan, and Mayo-kun from Chiho Kuwata's huge photo collection in an appealing small, square format. Full of roly-poly round seal pictures, this charming little book is the perfect gift for your friends, family and loved ones.

This is a perfect gift for a friend or family member who is into internet memes. The infamous doge meme returns in all its glory, funnier and more offensive than even. Enjoy this 'ok buddy" doge notebook and have a laugh every time you look at it. The sheets are college-ruled from the left, 120 pages in Cream color. this is a perfect gift for a friend or family member who is into internet memes.

"Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film" offers an extraordinary close-up of the hitherto overlooked golden age of Japanese cult, action and exploitation cinema from the early 1950s through to the late 1970s, and up to the present day. Having unique access to the top maverick filmmakers and Japanese genre film icons, Chris D. brings together interviews with, and original writings on, the lives and films of such transgressive directors as Kinji Fukasaku ("Battles Without Honour and Humanity"), Seijun Suzuki ("Branded to Kill") and Koji Wakamatsu ("Ecstasy of the Angels") as well as performers like Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba ("The Streetfighter", "Kill Bill Vol. 1") and glamorous actress Meiko Kaji ("Lady Snowblood"). Bringing the story up-to-date with an overview of such Japanese 'enfants terrible' as Takashi Miike ("Audition") and Kiyoshi Kurasawa ("Cure"), this book also provides a compendium of facts and extras including filmographies, related bibliographies on genre fiction including Manga, and a section on female yakuzas. Illustrated with fantastic stills and posters from some of Japan's finest cult and action films, this is a veritable bible for fans and newcomers alike.

Asia is now the center of comic illustration. This cutting-edge collection showcases the work of illustrators from Asia. Many new artists have been emerging recently from Asia, taking their place in the international comic illustration industry through social media. Although their work shows influences from Japanese anime and manga, the superior drawing skills and pursuit of originality in each of these artists' work results in a fresh and intense take on traditional styles. This book showcases 46 illustrators focusing mainly on young up-and-coming artists and collects over 250 illustrations in total. Each artist is introduced in 2 to 6 pages. Most artists does digital drawing but there are some who does watercolor and ink painting. Immerse yourself in the work of these artists working at the forefront of the creative world of Asia. The Cover illustration was done by a Singaporean artist Guweiz.

Written by experienced author and dog owner Vanessa Richie, The Complete Guide to the Shiba Inu is an excellent overview of this beautiful breed and contains information, tips, and advice from some of the top Shiba breeders in the world. Don’t let their adorable appearance fool you though – they will certainly use it to their advantage if you let them. Notorious escape artists and unapologetic alpha canines, a Shiba Inu can quickly learn to dominate your home if you aren’t ready to lay down the law from day one. Be prepared to tackle the challenge of owning a Shiba Inu by reading about: Finding Your Shiba Inu Preparing your Family and House Shina Health and Wellness Bringing your Shiba Inu Home The Multipet Household Housetraining Shiba Socialization Training your Shiba Inu Nutrition Grooming — Productive Bonding Genetic Health Concerns Common to Shiba Inu The Aging Shiba Inu The Shiba Inu was made a Japanese national treasure during the 1930s, and for very good reasons. With a fox like appearance, this breed is also the most easily recognizable of the six dog breeds indigenous to Japan. These adorable little dogs are full of energy and intellect that will keep you both entertained and on your toes. When it comes to people, Shiba Inu are incredibly affectionate and charming, but don’t expect that to translate into easy training. They can be quite headstrong if you don’t take a firm and consistent approach to training them. They can also be very vocal, so you will need to plan to train a puppy to be quiet. They have an average life expectancy of between 12 and 16 years, so bringing one of these little guys into your home is likely to give you a long-term companion that can entertain you, and may demand a bit of entertainment in return. It is hard to imagine that these sturdy, affectionate dogs were once on the brink of extinction. Over the last 60 years, they have become an extremely popular breed because of the combination of easy-care, adorable appearance, and charming personality.

Tiny Noses! Fluffy, chubby feline mouths and whiskers! As a follow up to the bestselling book Cat Paws, this book will drive all cat lovers 100% crazy (again!). This time it's a photo book full of cat whiskers! Featuring a collection of pictures from 35 cats on Instagram and Twitter taken from a variety of cute angles and adorable situations, this book will once again melt your heart with tons of purrrrfectly cute pictures.