What do twenty-three 350-pound sumo wrestlers, thirty-seven drunken, naked fishermen, thirty-four firewalking ascetics, and one 63-year-old geisha have in common? They all help American Karin Muller discover the ancient heart of modern Japan - and gain new insight into her own life. Looking to gain a competitive edge in her judo practice as well as some fresh perspective, Muller embarked on a yearlong quest to deepen her appreciation for such Eastern ideals as unquestioning commitment and single-minded devotion to detail. JAPANLAND: A Year in Search of Wa, is the story of Muller's quest for harmony -- or wa -- and sometimes hilarious adventures along the way.


All four episodes of the nationwide series- including more than fifteen minutes of exclusive footage never before seen on public television! Each disc contains a slide show narrated by the author. Dubbed directly from the highest quality digital beta masters used by the broadcasters when airing the show.






















Japanland - 2 DVD Special Edition: ($29.95)

Take an action-packed and entertaining journey into a side of Japan that few outsiders get to see. Follow Karin Muller as she delves deep into the world of the geisha, mountain cults, samurai, taiko, swordmaking, sumo, Buddhist monks, and much more!

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All four episodes of the series, as seen on public television! Dubbed directly from the highest quality digital beta masters used by the broadcasters when airing the show.

Japanland - VHS: ($24.95)

Take an action-packed and entertaining journey into a side of Japan that few outsiders get to see. Follow Karin Muller as she delves deep into the world of the geisha, mountain cults, samurai, taiko, swordmaking, sumo, Buddhist monks, and much more!

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Japanland Hardcover Book: ($23.95)

"I love this book. Karin Muller's version of Japan is hilarious, puzzling, sexy, frustrating, elegant, ugly and in all ways true to the original. This is a wonderful example of the travel book as exploration of self as well." --James Fallows, The Atlantic Monthly, October 2005


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Along the Inca Road Hardcover Book: ($15.60)

Book is offered for 40% off the cover price!

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Hitchhiking Vietnam - DVD: ($12.95)

1-Hour PBS Special
Join Karin on a 3,000 mile odyssey - where she drives the train to Hanoi, rescues endangered gibbon and leapard kittens from the appalling animal market, eats crawly mud critters, amuses the local children by shaving her legs in the river, and much more!

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Hitchhiking Vietnam - VHS: ($9.95)

1-Hour PBS Special
Join Karin on a 3,000 mile odyssey - where she drives the train to Hanoi, rescues endangered gibbon and leapard kittens from the appalling animal market, eats crawly mud critters, amuses the local children by shaving her legs in the river, and much more!

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