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Dinner at the Night Library : A Novel. by Harada, Hika.;
'Dinner at the Night Library' is a whimsical, charming novel about a mysterious library in Tokyo that opens after dark, following the employees who bond each night over special meals inspired by the books on the shelves. Hika Harada is best known for translating Haruki Murakami's works. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Fantasy / Contemporary; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Magical Realism; FICTION / World Literature / Japan;
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The Wall. by Hardie, Nick,film director.; Raboutou, Brooke,actor.; Garnbret, Janja,actor.; Nonaka, Miho,actor.; Coxsey, Shauna,actor.; Fifth Season (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brooke Raboutou, Janja Garnbret, Miho Nonaka, Shauna CoxseyOriginally produced by Fifth Season in 2022.A uniquely emotional documentary feature film that will touch the heart of audiences around the world. Four female climbers face the sporting challenge of a lifetime as they attempt to compete in the first ever Olympic climbing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. THE WALL: CLIMB FOR GOLD follows four elite climbers -- Janja Garnbret, Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou, and Miho Nonaka -- over an extraordinary two years. They battle through Olympic qualifying events to earn their place at Tokyo, then face a gruelling season of competition and training that sees everything put on hold when the Covid-19 pandemic forces the Games to be postponed. As the young women confront their own mental and physical demons en-route to Tokyo, the film reveals an astonishing and inspiring insight into what it takes to be an Olympian and ultimately what it means to be human.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Mountaineering.;
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Mark: A Call to Action. by Small, Ron,film director.; MVD Entertainment Group (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by MVD Entertainment Group in 2024.Imagine a world with Complete Accessibility. MARK: A CALL TO ACTION is the story of Dr. Mark Bookman, a severely disabled Pennsylvania-born American who later resided in Tokyo full-time, becoming one of Japan's leading experts on accessibility and a policy consultant to governments and major corporations around the world.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Social sciences.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Health.; Japan.; Disabilities.; People with disabilities.;
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Aum [videorecording] : the cult at the end of the world / by Asahara, Shōkō,on-screen participant.; Braun, Ben,1979-film director.; based on (work):Kaplan, David E.,1955-Cult at the end of the world.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Shoko Asahara.The shocking story of Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult that unleashed a deadly nerve gas in Tokyo's subway system in 1995. Founded by disillusioned yoga teacher Shoko Asahara, Aum transformed into a terrorist organization while Japan's police and media turned a blind eye. Featuring rare archival footage and an interview with one of Asahara's former high-ranking disciples.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Documentary films.; Historical films.; Asahara, Shōkō.; Oumu Shinrikyō (Religious organization); Cults; Terrorism; Terrorists;
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Sakura wars [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.The Imperial Combat Revue takes the stage as Tokyo's defense force against a demon threat in this extravagant adventure. Soldiers in wartime, but theater performers in peacetime, the Revue's Flower Division is not living up to their legacy and is at risk of being shut down. As newly appointed captain Seijuro Kamiyama, it's up to you to turn the team around.ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Blood, language, partial nudity, suggestive themes, violence).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 44 GB storage required ; PS4 Pro enhanced ; Remote Play enabled.
Subjects: Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; Fantasy video games.; Sony video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Sakura wars (Game); Imaginary wars and battles; Computer adventure games;
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ParaGold. by Davis, Ron,film director.; First Run Features (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by First Run Features in 2022.Follows the lives of four Paralympic equestrian hopefuls as they vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage team. The film focuses on Roxy Trunnell, Rebecca Hart, David Botana, and Sydney Collier on their quest to qualify for – and hopefully win – medals at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Each of the riders has severe physical disabilities, but determination and the bond with their horses propel them to greatness.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.;
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Oshi no ko. [graphic novel] / by Akasaka, Aka,author.; Blackman, Abigail,letterer.; Engel, Taylor,translator.; Yokoyari, Mengo,illustrator.; translation of:Akasaka, Aka.Oshi no ko.English.;
"The 2.5D Play Arc draws closer to the main event! The original creator of the Tokyo Blade manga, Abiko Samejima, rejected all the theatrical scripts by the writer, GOA. But they've finally reached an agreement--and the result is a script sharply focused on the actors' performances?! Aqua Hoshino, who had been seeking out "emotional acting," will have to face his deep trauma surrounding Ai"--Publishier.Rated: OT, Older teen.
Subjects: Detective and mystery comics.; Graphic novels.; Manga.; Celebrities; Children of murder victims; Entertainers; High school students; Murder; Reincarnation; Siblings; Twins;
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Napping princess [videorecording] / by Eguchi, Yosuke,1967-voice actor.; Mitsushima, Shinnosuke,1989-voice actor.; Takahata, Mitsuki,voice actor.; Kamiyama, Kenji,film director.; Shout! Factory (Firm),publisher.;
Mitsuki Takahata, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Yosuke Eguchi.The year is 2020, three days before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics. While she should be studying for her exams, Kokone Morikawa is often dozing off, stuck between reality and a dream world full of fantastic motorized contraptions. But after her father, a talented but mysterious mechanic, is arrested for stealing technology from a powerful corporation, it's up to Kokone and her childhood friend Morio to save him.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Action and adventure films.; Fathers and daughters; High school girls; Rescues;
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Palaver : A Novel. by Washington, Bryan.;
In 'Palaver', the unnamed narrator is a gay man living and working in Tokyo. He is estranged from his family in Houston, particularly his mother, whose preference for the sons oft-troubled homophobic brother, Chris, pushed him to leave home. When his mother arrives uninvited on his doorstep wanting to reconcile, he struggles to forgive. But as life begins to steer them in unexpected directions, the two of them begin to see each other more clearly.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Family Life; FICTION / LGBT / General; FICTION / Literary;
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Noro Kureyon : the 30th anniversary collection. by Sixth & Spring Books.;
There are few yarns that compare to Noro's Kureyon (Japanese for "crayon"). Its ultra-soft, roving-like wool makes it a joy to knit with, and its luscious colorways make every project a work of art. There is no better way to celebrate Kureyon's 30 colorful years than with 30 vibrant, new knits. Whether searching for something quick, like a hat or cowl, or a larger project, such as a multidirectional cardigan or a star-motif shawl, this latest volume in the Knit Noro collection has something for everyone to kick off the next 30 years in style.
Subjects: Eisaku Noro, Ltd.; Knitting; Yarn.;
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