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Getto – It’s many Uses

Last week I caught this post over at Ryukyu Mike’s blog and was reminded of my time on Kitadaito Island. Kitadaito’s biggest industry is sugar production, but during my time there (2008-2011) they created a factory to harness the many … Continue reading →

Sea Turtles (Gallery)

Who doesn’t like sea turtles? These little guys are returning to nature after a brief stay at the Sea Turtle house on Kume Island. Here’s one more. Just for fun.

Mozuku

Mozuku is a type of seaweed. Before coming to Japan, I had never eaten any kind of seaweed, even nori which is the kind used in sushi rolls. I had avaguefeeling of disgust when thinking about seaweed, which is weird … Continue reading →

Samurai Awakening wins the Crystal Kite Award

When I moved to Japan, nearly every day was full of newexperiences, wonderful people, and rich culture I didn’t want to keep to myself. In addition to this blog, I began writing my first novel,initiallytitledTrue Samurai. Like many projects, it … Continue reading →

Magnesium Light – A Clean, Green Lightsource

Have you ever heard of an Mg Battery? Magnesium is a common element, in fact it’s even the 8th most common element. When made into small particles, it burns with a bright light, is very light, and is easily recycled. … Continue reading →

Ryukyu Hawk Owl

I don’t always bring my camera with me, but since today was an ensoku before the start of Golden Week, I brought my Canon to school. When I got there, a crowd of students were staring out the window at … Continue reading →

2013 School Trip – Day 1

One significant modern rite-of-passage for young people in Japan are school trips. Generally, there is a school trip for elementary, junior high, and high school levels. For Junior High students, the school trip occurs in the second year and is … Continue reading →

Revenge of the Akuma Clan – Cover Hint

Tuttle Publishing recently updated their website and along with it pushed out the Fall 2013 Catalog.  Right on Page Two you’ll find some initial artwork for the upcoming second installation of the Samurai Awakening series.

Please note: This artwork is NOT final.

Description

It’s time for Revenge. Benjamin Martin, author of the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award semi-finalist Samurai Awakening, returns with another masterpiece of young adult fiction and the next installment in his riveting shapeshifter saga.

American teenager David Matthews has more to deal with than the average exchange student living in Japan—a lot more. In Samurai Awakening, David woke one morning to discover that he?d been empowered and possessed by the tiger god Kou. Now a Jitsugen Samurai in Revenge of the Akuma Clan and able to take on Kou’s form, David must use his new abilities to protect Japan from the terrifying evil creeping across the land—and waiting for him to fail.

As his relationships, especially with Rie his host sister, grow uncertain, he must forge deeper connections with Kou, the tiger god that resides with him, and form new alliances if he hopes to hold back the return of Japan’s ancient enemies. It is up to David to stop the powerful and vengeful Akuma Clan—and time is running out.

Coming this Fall

ISBN: 9784805312742

Format: Hardcover and ebook

Bloggers and Reviewers: Advanced Copies will be available, contact Tuttle Publishing to request a review copy.

Also from Benjamin Martin


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School Goat Soccer

The goat at one of my schools likes to play. Here’s a quick video for your enjoyment.

The Threat of Rural Depopulation in Japan

As the weather starts to warm throughout Japan, sakura blossoms mark the beginning of a new season, yet they are a temporary beauty that fades quickly. On Kumejima, three schools welcomed new classes of first-year students. Like the sakura that … Continue reading →