Eaten by the Japanese: The Memoir of an Unknown Indian Prisoner of War    by John Baptist Crasta
Price: $3.99 USD. 31860 words. Published by Richard Crasta on March 29, 2011. .
John Baptist Crasta's only mistake was to be in the wrong place at the wrong time--Singapore, when the Japanese invaded--and to be a man of "rectitude and courage". His memoir tells of his miraculous survival through 3.5 years as a POW of the Japanese. The memoir itself miraculously survives 51 years until it is published by his son, just before his death!

A Matter of Tea and other stories    by Charles T Whipple
Price: $0.99 USD. 17090 words. Published by Publishing by Rebecca J. Vickery  on April 9, 2011. .
"Delicate as bisque china, dangerous as a snake den, Charles T. Whipple's writing resonates across the seven seas. Tales of sacrifice and honor that flick at the heart and encircle the soul." – Marsha Ward. Stories include: A Matter of Tea, The Dragon of Torigoe, The Floating World, Kamo Ike, From Chojagasaki Bay, Masakado's Revenge, and Bonus Sections. Royalties are for relief efforts in Japan

An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts    by David Petersen
Price: $7.99 USD. 75120 words. Published on June 27, 2011. .
A unique, meticulously researched introduction to the exotic pageantry of kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. This concise ebook version covers everything from the history of the kagura to choreography, masks, costumes, and even selected plays. If you think that Japanese theater ends with noh and kabuki...think again!

Singapore - The Battle That Changed The World    by James Leasor
Price: $4.99 USD. 112930 words. Published on August 13, 2011. .
When Singapore fell to the Japanese on 15 February 1942, it was a devastating blow to the Allies, the British Empire and signalled a turning point in history. James Leasor’s story begins as far back as the early nineteenth century. He charts the years leading up to Singapore’s defeat and the realisation that the West was not invincible.

Survivors: The A-bombed Trees of Hiroshima    by David Petersen
Price: $5.99 USD. 22500 words. Published on May 9, 2012. .
"Survivors", a pictorial journey into the heart of Hiroshima, describes and illustrates more than 50 sites with 75 treasured trees, shrubs, and groves dating from before the bombing on August 6th 1945. This condensed Smashwords version features a forward, introduction, postscript, and reference section, as well as translations of essays by the a-bomb survivor Tamiki Hara.

Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: 16 Tours in Ueda City and Environs    by Peter Ninnes
Price: $4.99 USD. 18350 words. Published on September 30, 2012. .
Ueda City is in the east of Nagano Prefecture, in the center of Honshu Island, Japan. Less than two hours from Tokyo, the area has a wealth of hiking opportunities. Each tour in this book has a detailed English description, colour photographs, and a full-colour map. Even with no Japanese ability, readers will be able to navigate and enjoy these fascinating mountain hikes and historic city walks.

The Samurai's Garden    by Patricia Kiyono
Price: $2.99 USD. 62890 words. Published by Astraea Press on November 8, 2012. .
Hiro Tanaka's samurai world changed when Japan's feudal system was abolished. Disillusioned, he travels north to Hokkaido. Many other samurai wander the country and some forsake their honorable way to prey on the less fortunate. Hanako Shimizu experienced the devastation first-hand when outlaws raided her farm and killed her husband. Now, with a samurai beside her, can she rebuild her life?

Prisoner of Japan    by Sir Harold Atcherley
Price: $5.50 USD. 125360 words. Published by Memoirs Publishing  on April 19, 2013. .
In the latter part of WW2, more than a ¼ million European and American soldiers were taken prisoner by the Japanese in Malaysia. They went on to suffer deprivation and brutality, most of them failing to survive. I was fortunate enough to be one of the survivors. During my time as a prisoner I kept a diary, which I was able to bring home with me. This is my story.