Probably the oldest book on carnivorous plants for general public, published in Japan, describing cultivation and propagation techniques, authored by one of Japan's forerunners of carnivorous plants culture.    

Insectivorous Plant Society Newsletter. Special Issue #3, History of Nepenthes, compiled by I. Kusakabe.

Japanese carnivorous plant book classic. Covers all genera of carnivorous plants. Eight color pages and numerous B&W photos. Very interesting and informative book on various aspects of carnivorous plants. The author Kasahara is a high school science teacher.  

Photography book by Shimizu. Mr.Shimizu, who served as President of the Insectivorous Plant Society, Japan, is a high school biology teacher and dedicated nature/biology photographer. In this book, Shimizu presents astonishing images of carnivorous plants captured through the eyes of a nature photographer. 

Horticulture journal. This issue features carnivorous plants in its entirety. Introduction by Fumio Nezu, then president of the Insectivorous Plant Society, Japan. Various travelogues abroad and many botanical as well as horticultural articles provided valuable information on carnivorous plants in general. 

The father-son-team of Masahiro and Katsuhiko Kondo presents comprehensive cultivation guide of various carnivorous plants. 

A carnivorous plant book filled with excellent pictures by Shimizu, targeted for younger audience. 

Loose-leaf book, containing numerous color photos of the carnivorous plants grown in the garden. 

"Mujinamo", as it is known in Japan, Aldrovanda vesiculosa was first discovered in Hanyu City in 1920. Named Japan Natural Monument in 1966, a designation given to rare and precious natural species, its natural habitat was placed under protection from development and destruction. Alas, in 1968, a heavy precipitation caused the total annihilation of the plants from the natural habitat. In 1974, one-year habitat environment study was conducted, elucidating the possible causes of Aldrovanda extinction. In response to this report, Aldrovanda Conservation and Restoration Research Team was formed in 1976 comprising scholars from various academic disciplines. This report, "Aldrovanda and Its Habitat", is the final result of their comprehensive and painstaking research from the view point of biology, chemistry and geology conducted during the years 1976-1982 in Hanyu City, Japan. 

Written by Sadashi Komiya, President of the Insectivorous Plant Society, Japan, to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the birth of the society (of which Komiya is a founding member). In the Japanese literature, this book offers the definitive description and summary of the latest research on carnivorous plants, including historical development, taxonomy, and evolution. Professor Komiya is one of the first and foremost authorities on the subject of carnivorous plants in Japan.