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2) Japan: from Mount Fuji and hot springs to the bustling city of Tokyo, explore the wonders of Japan
Publisher
DK Learning
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
Modern, authentic topic books which improve literacy and background knowledge. Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Japan country profile book tailored for primary pupils. This captivating title, aligned with curriculum standards, invites young readers to explore the wonders of this country. Designed for budding minds, this book features vibrant visuals and age-appropriate content, creating an immersive learning experience. The inclusion...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Publication Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
Though she's known for "tidying up" and "sparking joy," there's more to Marie Kondo than her fervent desire to help you better appreciate your mess. Across book tours and international conferences, it became clear that her audience, while interested in how to keep their lives tidy, was also keen to learn about Marie herself and the culture that is intrinsic to her tidying method. Written with her television co-star Marie Iida, in Letter from Japan,...
Publisher
Janson Media
Publication Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
The country of the rising sun, the Tokaïdo or, literally "the road from the sea to the east," is the spine for the roadways around which modern Japan was created to put an end to the absolute power of the shoguns and the samurais. Today rites and traditions in Japan are rife with symbolism where every detail has significance, and where the tea ceremony, calligraphy and gastronomy are evidence of a lifestyle whose refinement has been pushed to its...
Publisher
Kultur
Publication Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Explores the history and architecture of the ancient world and featuring graphics, computer animation, and location footage. Visits the great monuments, pagodas, and temples of Buddhist Japan and considers the Samurai warriors and their code of Bushido which stresses honor, self-discipline, bravery, and simple living, as it examines the traditional society of Japan and its emphasis on balance, order, and calm.
Author
Publication Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"A curious thing happened over the last two decades: the world has come to believe the most "authentic" American garments are those made in Japan. From high-end denim to oxford button-downs, Japanese brands such as UNIQLO, Kamakura Shirts, Beams, and Kapital have built their global businesses by creating the highest-quality versions of classic American casual garments -- a style known in Japan as Ametora, or "American traditional." In Ametora, cultural...
Author
Publisher
Crown
Publication Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured-and transformed-the world's imagination. The Walkman. Karaoke. Pikachu. Pac-Man. Akira. Emoji. We've all fallen in love with one or another of Japan's pop-culture creations, from the techy to the wild to the super-kawaii. But as Japanese media veteran Matt Alt proves in this brilliant investigation of Tokyo's pop-fantasy complex, we don't know...