What do twenty-three 350-pound sumo wrestlers, thirty-seven drunken, naked fishermen, thirty-four firewalking ascetics, and on 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 series, as seen on public television! Dubbed directly from the highest quality digital beta masters used by the broadcasters when airing the show.




















JapanLand - DVD: ($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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JapanLand 2 Disc Special Edition - DVD

(S&H $4.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

Priority Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand 2 Disc Special Edition - DVD

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

International Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand 2 Disc Special Edition - DVD

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

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!

Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand Special Edition - VHS

(S&H $4.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

Priority Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand Special Edition - VHS

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

International Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand Special Edition - VHS

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)



























JapanLand 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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JapanLand - Book

(S&H $4.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

Priority Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand - Book

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

International Airmail (Within US):

JapanLand - Book

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

Other books and documentaries:

























Along the Inca Road - Book: ($15.60)

Book is signed by the author and offered for 40% off the cover price!

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Along the Inca Road - Book

(S&H $4.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

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Along the Inca Road - Book

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

International Airmail (Within US):

Along the Inca Road - Book

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)























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!

Airmail (Within US):

Hitchhiking Vietnam - DVD

(S&H $4.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

Priority Airmail (Within US):

Hitchhiking Vietnam - DVD

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

International Airmail (Within US):

Hitchhiking Vietnam - DVD

(S&H $9.95 first unit, $2.95 each add'l.)

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