The art of Miyazaki's Spirited Away

The Art of Spirited Away collects colour illustrations of Spirited Away for the first time in an English edition! This book includes paintings and designs from the new animated film from the director of Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke. Large-size, hardcover coffee-table book featuring artwork from the renowned animated film, Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Features comm…

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First American Publication This stunning and elegiac novel by the author of the internationally acclaimedWind-Up Bird Chroniclehas sold over 4 million copies in Japan and is now available to American audiences for the first time. It is sure to be a literary event. Toru, a quiet and preternaturally serious young college student in Tokyo, is devoted to Naoko, a beautiful and introspective young w…

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Emergent Tokyo : designing the spontaneous city

This book examines the urban fabric of contemporary Tokyo as a valuable demonstration of permeable, inclusive, and adaptive urban patterns that required neither extensive master planning nor corporate urbanism to develop. These urban patterns are emergent: that is, they are the combined result of numerous modifications and appropriations of space by small agents interacting within a broader soc…

Stand by me: Doraemon

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Contemporary Japanese architecture

Overzicht van de hedendaagse Japanse bouwkunst aan de hand van 55 uiteenlopende projecten van 39 architecten.

Kyoto gardens: masterworks of the Japanese gardener's art

"Bring the art and beauty of Japan to your garden with inspiration from Kyoto Gardens." —HGTV Gardens Featuring beautiful Japanese garden photography and insightful writing, Kyoto Gardens is a labor of love from master photographer Ben Simmons and Kyoto-based writer Judith Clancy. In their rocks and plants, empty spaces and intimate details—Kyoto's gardens manifest a unique ability to provo…

47 RONIN

Japan's most celebrated tale of honor, loyalty, and revenge—and the basis for the 2013 Hollywood feature film, starring Keanu Reeves—47 Ronin is the epic tale of a heroic band of Samurai warriors who defied the Japanese Emperor and avenged the honor of their fallen master. The story begins in 1701 when the noble Lord Asano attacks an official at court in a fit of anger. His punishment is sw…

Tokyo : A Biography : Disasters, Destruction and Renewal : The Story of an In…

The history of Tokyo is as eventful as it is long. A concise yet detailed overview of this fascinating, centuries-old city, Tokyo: A Biography is a perfect companion volume for history buffs or Tokyo-bound travelers looking to learn more about their destination. In a whirlwind journey through Tokyo's past from its earliest beginnings up to the present day, this Japanese history book demonstrate…

Japanese legends and folklore : samurai tales, ghost stories, legends, fairy …

Japanese Legends and Folklore invites English speakers into the intriguing world of Japanese folktales, ghost stories and historical eyewitness accounts. With a fascinating selection of stories about Japanese culture and history, A.B. Mitford--who lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomat--presents a broad cross section of tales from many Japanese sources. Discover more about practically …

Manga action: heroes and heroines

This title is a step-by-step tutorial that will help both the novice and the amateur artist in the design and drawing of the most courageous characters of manga -- Cover.

Tokyo Megacity

This photographic Tokyo travel guide explores the dynamic Japanese culture, art and architecture that make Tokyo a world-class city. It has been said that "every city has its high points, but Tokyo is all exclamation points!" The largest and most populous city in the world, Tokyo must be experienced in person to be understood truly. The next best thing? Tokyo Megacity—a visual and descriptive…

A geek in Japan

For every fan of manga, anime, J-pop, or Zen, A Geek in Japan is a hip, smart and concise guide to the land that is their source. Comprehensive and well informed, it covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by sidebars and numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan. Designed to appeal to the generations of Westerners who grew up on Pok…

The little book of Ikigai : the essential Japanese way to finding your purpos…

'FORGET HYGGE. IT'S ALL ABOUT IKIGAI (THAT'S JAPANESE FOR A HAPPY LIFE)' The Times 'WHEN IT COMES TO TRANSATLANTIC ASPIRATIONAL LIVING, IT'S NOW ALL ABOUT IKIGAI' ELLE 'THE NEW LIFESTYLE MANTRA' Sunday Times Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle,a Japanese philosophy that helps you find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do. It is extraordinary t…

Toyo Ito

Toyo Ito (b. 1941) is one of the most important Japanese architects working today, and has grown to be one of the most influential in the world. He is famous for ambitious and stunning projects such as the Sendai Mediatheque, TOD’S Omotesando, Tama Art University Library, and Island City Central Park, all of which demonstrate his ability to use materials in surprising and innovative ways, wit…

The Japanese mind : understanding contemporary culture

Offers Westerners an invaluable key to the unique aspects of Japanese culture

Passport USA : Your pocket guide to American business, culture & etiquette

Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of the United States.

Passport Singapore : your pocket guide to Singaporean business, customs & eti…

Passport Singapore is a comprehensive guide to understanding Singapore's people, culture, etiquette, and communication styles. Business people and non-business travelers will learn how to avoid cultural faux pas and begin to understand a Singapore's values and belief systems. Illustrated.

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9789797099336

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Passport Japan : Your pocket guide to Japanese business, customs & etiquette

Comprehensive guide to the culture, etiquette and communication of Japan.