Finding Japan
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36 Views Of Mount Fuji
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Author : Cathy N. Davidson
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2006-10-25
36 Views Of Mount Fuji written by Cathy N. Davidson and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-25 with Travel categories.
In 1980 Cathy N. Davidson traveled to Japan to teach English at a leading all-women’s university. It was the first of many journeys and the beginning of a deep and abiding fascination. In this extraordinary book, Davidson depicts a series of intimate moments and small epiphanies that together make up a panoramic view of Japan. With wit, candor, and a lover’s keen eye, she tells captivating stories—from that of a Buddhist funeral laden with ritual to an exhilarating evening spent touring the “Floating World,” the sensual demimonde in which salaryman meets geisha and the normal rules are suspended. On a remote island inhabited by one of the last matriarchal societies in the world, a disconcertingly down-to-earth priestess leads her to the heart of a sacred grove. And she spends a few unforgettable weeks in a quasi-Victorian residence called the Practice House, where, until recently, Japanese women were taught American customs so that they would make proper wives for husbands who might be stationed abroad. In an afterword new to this edition, Davidson tells of a poignant trip back to Japan in 2005 to visit friends who had remade their lives after the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995, which had devastated the city of Kobe, as well as the small town where Davidson had lived and the university where she taught. 36 Views of Mount Fuji not only transforms our image of Japan, it offers a stirring look at the very nature of culture and identity. Often funny, sometimes liltingly sad, it is as intimate and irresistible as a long-awaited letter from a good friend.
Finding Land
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Finding Land written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with categories.
A Jewish girl from Cleveland meets a pregnant Texas belle over a package of dried squid in a Tokyo grocery store. Their common ground? Both newlyweds, married to Japanese men. Despite being unable to decipher the maps in Tokyo's train stations well enough to know where they're going, they abandon plans to cook dinner for their husbands (they don't know what half the things in the grocery store are anyway) and set off on a quest to find land. Will they find space for themselves, in a place where there's none? Will the Clevelander ever understand the haiku about cherry blossoms her husband reads to her in the bath? Will the women learn why, when you press a mysterious button in the restroom stall of a fancy Ginza department store, a tinny rendition of "Matchmaker Matchmaker" from Fiddler on the Roof is emitted from somewhere above the toilet seat? And will the Texan give birth on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line train? These stories chronicle the adventures of two card-carrying members of Tokyo's "Foreign Wives of Japanese" club at the height of Japan's economic boom years.
Finding Japan
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Author : ロバートリード
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-09
Finding Japan written by ロバートリード and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09 with Japan categories.
英語で“日本”を読む。アメリカ人が見た日本の姿。
Finding Japan A Guide To Seeing Its Beauties And Unlocking Its Mysteries
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Author : Robert Reed
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-09
Finding Japan A Guide To Seeing Its Beauties And Unlocking Its Mysteries written by Robert Reed and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-09 with Travel categories.
This book is a short guide to help you get more out of your visit to Japan. It will tell you what to look for when you visit a temple, and the meaning of the things you see.
Finding Japan
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Author : Anne Park Shannon
language : en
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Release Date : 2012
Finding Japan written by Anne Park Shannon and has been published by Heritage House Publishing Co this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
Today's headlines often feature stories about new trade agreements with Asian countries, but tapping eastern markets has long been a goal of Canadian commerce. When the Canadian Pacific Railway reached its terminus in British Columbia, which was seen as the launching point for trade in the Far East, particularly with China and Japan. The history of members of those cultures immigrating to Canada is well documented, but there has been little written on Canadians venturing across the Pacific from west to east. When adventurers first crossed the Pacific from BC in the 19th century, they encountered the closely guarded shores of Japan, a society emerging from 200 years of self-imposed isolation and transforming from a largely feudal country into a modern world power. Curious outsiders had for centuries been unable to penetrate the land of shoguns. This collection of stories begins with Ranald Macdonald, who tempted fate by intentionally shipwrecking himself off the coast of Japan in 1848, and takes readers through to 1945. As Japan slowly opened up to foreign influences, the new arrivals proved to be an intriguing and diverse cast of adventurers, missionaries, businessmen, social activists, soldiers and misfits.
Finding The Real Japan Stories From The Land Of The Rising Sun
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Author : Daniel Dimarzio
language : en
Publisher: Daniel Dimarzio
Release Date : 2009-06
Finding The Real Japan Stories From The Land Of The Rising Sun written by Daniel Dimarzio and has been published by Daniel Dimarzio this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with categories.
FINDING THE REAL JAPAN- Stories from the Land of the Rising Sun takes a look at what Japanese Culture is really like, without the rose-colored glasses. It is written from first-hand accounts of traveling to and living in Japan spanning several years. The work also includes black and white prints of old and rare Japanese artwork as well as pictures of modern-day Japan. The first-hand accounts make this an interesting study on a culture that is often misunderstood by outsiders. Take a journey with the author while trying to understand this fascinating and ancient culture. The highs and lows of this story are both inspiring and at times horrifying. It is a direct, in your face, look at what modern-day Japan is really like.
Japan Traveler S Companion
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Author : Rob Goss
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2017-11-14
Japan Traveler S Companion written by Rob Goss and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-14 with Travel categories.
Japan mesmerizes and bewilders the visitor in equal measure, making a top-notch travel guide essential for anyone planning a trip to the land of the rising sun. Rob Goss is an award-winning Japan travel writer who has lived in the country for years. From fast-paced Tokyo to the serene temples and gardens of Kyoto to the booming winter resort of Niseko, Goss shows visitors where to experience the country's rich culinary traditions, pop culture, Samurai heritage, and so much more. Delving beyond the scope of traditional guidebooks, Japan Traveler's Companion showcases the insider's Japan, offering detailed itineraries for each region as well as: Information on the country's 100 most important tourist sights, including 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Illustrated introductions to Japanese cuisine, popular culture, and Samurai history A map of each region with suggested walks Tips for getting off the beaten path and finding Japan's lesser-known treasures, such as the contemporary "art island" of Naoshim and Yakushima's breathtaking flora and fauna Engagingly written and richly illustrated with hundreds of color photos, this Japan travel guide is the one book visitors will keep by their side before, during, and long after they complete their journey.
Escaping Tokyo
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Author : Christopher Glen
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-02-27
Escaping Tokyo written by Christopher Glen and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-27 with categories.
A guide to day trips to Tokyo's periphery, and nearby areas. It aims to build on the introduction to Tokyo, found in the earlier book: "A survival guide to visiting Tokyo". Each place has been personally visited, and researched.
Ai Love You
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Author : Justin Velgus
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2012-10-23
Ai Love You written by Justin Velgus and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-23 with Family & Relationships categories.
How does making friends, the view of sex, traditional and modern marriages, becoming a resident, and knowing that your children can be kidnapped...legally, connect with that funny little thing called love? Japan is different. You must first appreciate the workings of this foreign and complex society before having a chance at finding love. The Japanese word for love is “ai” which is pronounced similarly to “I” in English. As the book’s title suggests, we sometimes don’t know if we are in love. For Japan lovers, Ai, Love You? is the ultimate insider’s guide to understanding relationships through the Japanese perspective.
Living In Japan
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Author : Joy Norton
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2011-07-05
Living In Japan written by Joy Norton and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-05 with Travel categories.
Living in Japan is a complete travel guide for foreigners currently living in Japan or contemplating making a home there. From the great expectations before arrival to the shock of actually being immersed in one of the most unique cultures in the hectic modern world, from finding housing to finding work, and from adjusting to the expatriate community to the many challenges of making a way into the heart of Japanese society and culture, Living in Japan will help the reader cope with the vagaries, anxieties, and uncertainties of an expatriate existence. Authors Norton and Shibusawa explore the opportunities for foreigners in Japan, analyze the problems they're likely to encounter, offer practical solutions and advice to make the most out of an extended stay in Japan. This Japan guide enthusiastically negotiates the potential roadblocks and pitfalls facing expatriate businessmen, children, traditional homemakers, students, and working couples and highlights the many opportunities for a rich and lasting experience. And finally, Living in Japan offers helpful hints to ease the transition if expatriates returning from Japan to their native lands, where they face a culture shock as strong as that they experiences upon first making their way to Japan.