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Incredible Japan

Edited by Charles Tuttle Studio ...

Incredible Japan is a crash course in Japanese cultureIt is an introduction to those inimitable aspects of Japan which are necessarily alien to the foreign observer. With delightful cartoons by the Japanese artistt—illustrator, Masakazu Kuwata.The book proves that what is incredible about Japan is not inexplicable, and provides enlightenment on such potentially incomprehensible paradoxes as:Highly ... Read more

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Incredible Japan is a crash course in Japanese cultureIt is an introduction to those inimitable aspects of Japan which are necessarily alien to the foreign observer. With delightful cartoons by the Japanese artistt—illustrator, Masakazu Kuwata.The book proves that what is incredible about Japan is not inexplicable, and provides enlightenment on such potentially incomprehensible paradoxes as:Highly
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In Praise of Shadows

by Junichiro Tanizaki ...

Discover the subtle beauty of shadows and traditional Japanese aesthetics in this timeless essay.Jun'ichirō Tanizaki invites you on a journey into the heart of Japanese culture, exploring the delicate balance between light and darkness. Through insightful observations on architecture, lacquerware, food, and even toilets, Tanizaki reveals the profound appreciation for shadows that permeates ... Read more

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Discover the subtle beauty of shadows and traditional Japanese aesthetics in this timeless essay.Jun'ichirō Tanizaki invites you on a journey into the heart of Japanese culture, exploring the delicate balance between light and darkness. Through insightful observations on architecture, lacquerware, food, and even toilets, Tanizaki reveals the profound appreciation for shadows that permeates
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A Handful of Quiet

Happiness in Four Pebbles

by Thich Nhat Hanh ...

MEDITATION—FOR KIDS! The “father of mindfulness” presents a hands-on, creative method of meditation perfect for children experiencing stress and difficult emotions (TIME).Features cute illustrations, plus useful tips on how to start a ‘pebble meditation’ practice at home or in the classroom.Developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community’s practice with children, pebble ... Read more

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MEDITATION—FOR KIDS! The “father of mindfulness” presents a hands-on, creative method of meditation perfect for children experiencing stress and difficult emotions (TIME).Features cute illustrations, plus useful tips on how to start a ‘pebble meditation’ practice at home or in the classroom.Developed by Thich Nhat Hanh as part of the Plum Village community’s practice with children, pebble
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Diary of a Tokyo Teen

A Japanese-American Girl Travels to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes

by Christine Mari Inzer ...

A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes.Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and relocated to the United States in 2003. The summer before she turned sixteen, she returned to Tokyo, making a solo journey to get ... Read more

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A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes.Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and relocated to the United States in 2003. The summer before she turned sixteen, she returned to Tokyo, making a solo journey to get
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Moon Woke Me Up Nine Times

Selected Haiku of Basho

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Translated by David Young ...

Vivid new translations of Basho's popular haiku, in a selected format ideal for newcomers as well as fans long familiar with the Japanese master.Basho, the famously bohemian traveler through seventeenth-century Japan, is a poet attuned to the natural world as well as humble human doings; "Piles of quilts/ snow on distant mountains/ I watch both," he writes. His work captures both the profound ... Read more

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Vivid new translations of Basho's popular haiku, in a selected format ideal for newcomers as well as fans long familiar with the Japanese master.Basho, the famously bohemian traveler through seventeenth-century Japan, is a poet attuned to the natural world as well as humble human doings; "Piles of quilts/ snow on distant mountains/ I watch both," he writes. His work captures both the profound
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At Home in Japan

A Foreign Woman's Journey of Discovery

by Rebecca Otowa ...

"This portrait of Japanese country life reminds us that at its core, a happy and healthy life is based on the bonds of food, family, tradition, community, and the richness of nature" —John Einarsen, Founding Editor and Art Director of Kyoto JournalWhat would it be like to move to Japan, leaving everyone you know behind, to become part of a traditional Japanese household? At Home in Japan tells an ... Read more

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"This portrait of Japanese country life reminds us that at its core, a happy and healthy life is based on the bonds of food, family, tradition, community, and the richness of nature" —John Einarsen, Founding Editor and Art Director of Kyoto JournalWhat would it be like to move to Japan, leaving everyone you know behind, to become part of a traditional Japanese household? At Home in Japan tells an
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How the Earth Got Its Beauty

by Sudha Murty ...

Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth's beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colourful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Tricked out with enchanting illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the ... Read more

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Have you ever stopped to marvel at the earth's beauty: at snow-capped mountains and oceans so deep; at colourful flowers and extraordinary animals? The tale of how such beauty came into existence is a curious one indeed. India's favourite storyteller brings alive this timeless tale with her inimitable wit and simplicity. Tricked out with enchanting illustrations, this gorgeous chapter book is the
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Japan from A to Z

Mysteries of Everyday Life Explained

by James M. Vardaman, Michiko Sasaki Vardaman ...

This Japanese travel guide provides goes beyond the typical guidebook, revealing the underlying cultural and historical reasons for the behavior and attitudes of The Japanese.Authors Michiko and James Vardaman identify nearly three hundred aspects of Japanese culture, custom, and daily life that commonly frustrate, delight, or just plain stump non-Japanese. For each topic, they provide historical ... Read more

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This Japanese travel guide provides goes beyond the typical guidebook, revealing the underlying cultural and historical reasons for the behavior and attitudes of The Japanese.Authors Michiko and James Vardaman identify nearly three hundred aspects of Japanese culture, custom, and daily life that commonly frustrate, delight, or just plain stump non-Japanese. For each topic, they provide historical
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Shikoku. A Pilgrimage From Maturity to Old Age.

by Amparo Espinosa Rugarcía ...

Espinosa Rugarcia decided to prepare herself for the transition with wisdom between adulthood and old age. With this aim, she made a deep inner journey, backed by a pilgrimage to Buddhist monasteries in Shikoku, Japan. She describes the existential preparations that she carried out resorting to past and present episodes for projecting the future that she aspires to build day by day. ... Read more

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Espinosa Rugarcia decided to prepare herself for the transition with wisdom between adulthood and old age. With this aim, she made a deep inner journey, backed by a pilgrimage to Buddhist monasteries in Shikoku, Japan. She describes the existential preparations that she carried out resorting to past and present episodes for projecting the future that she aspires to build day by day.
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Japan Country Living

by Amy Sylvester Katoh ...

This Japanese design and interior decorating book focuses on the traditional country homes of rural JapanFrom Japanese antiques to home and garden design, Japan Country Living is a delightful introduction for art and furniture lovers. In over 450 full-color photographs this book presents Japan as it was yesterday, and describes the metamorphosis of he traditional country lifestyle into a viable ... Read more

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This Japanese design and interior decorating book focuses on the traditional country homes of rural JapanFrom Japanese antiques to home and garden design, Japan Country Living is a delightful introduction for art and furniture lovers. In over 450 full-color photographs this book presents Japan as it was yesterday, and describes the metamorphosis of he traditional country lifestyle into a viable
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Introduction to Japanese Culture

Edited by Daniel Sosnoski ...

Featuring full-color photographs and illustrations thoughout, this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture.The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide, and the cultural heritage that its society has produced and handed down to future generations is one of Japan's greatest accomplishments. Introduction to Japanese Culture presents an overview, through 68 original and ... Read more

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Featuring full-color photographs and illustrations thoughout, this book presents a comprehensive guide to Japanese culture.The richness of Japan's history is renowned worldwide, and the cultural heritage that its society has produced and handed down to future generations is one of Japan's greatest accomplishments. Introduction to Japanese Culture presents an overview, through 68 original and
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Enjoy Japan

A Personal and highly unofficial Guide

by Walt Sheldon ...

This casual Japan travel guide contains a wealth of information for the business traveler or touristFor several years author, Walt Sheldon has been helping visitors and foreign residents to understand and appreciate things Japanese through the medium of his popular weekly radio program "Enjoy Japan" over the U.S. Forces' Far East Network. Now, in his latest book, Mr. Sheldon presents his own ... Read more

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This casual Japan travel guide contains a wealth of information for the business traveler or touristFor several years author, Walt Sheldon has been helping visitors and foreign residents to understand and appreciate things Japanese through the medium of his popular weekly radio program "Enjoy Japan" over the U.S. Forces' Far East Network. Now, in his latest book, Mr. Sheldon presents his own
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