Japanese Flower Culture An Introduction
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Japanese Flower Culture An Introduction
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Author : Kaeko Chiba
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-12-20
Japanese Flower Culture An Introduction written by Kaeko Chiba and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-20 with Social Science categories.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to ikebana and other forms of Japanese flower culture. Unlike other books on the subject which focus on practice, the book provides both an academic discussion of the subject and an introduction to practice. It examines ikebana and flower culture from anthropological and sociological perspectives, analyses Japanese aesthetics, customs and rituals related to flower arrangements, and outlines ikebana history and the Grand Master Iemoto system. It considers how the traditional arts are taught in Japan, and links traditional arts to current issues in today’s society, such as gender and class. This book also covers how to prepare ikebana utensils, preserve flowers and branches, and how to appreciate arrangements, placing an emphasis on acknowledging our five senses throughout each stage of the process. The book will be of interest to a wide range of people interested in Japanese flower culture – university professors and students, tourists and people interested in traditional Japanese arts.
Introduction To Japanese Culture
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Author : Daniel Sosnoski
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2013-05-21
Introduction To Japanese Culture written by Daniel Sosnoski and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-21 with Travel categories.
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 informative essays, of Japan's most notable cultural achievements, including: Holidays and Festivals--Learn how the Japanese celebrate shogatsu (New Year's Day), hanami (the Cherry Blossom Festival), and more. Drama and Art--Discover yakimono (pottery), shodo(calligraphy), haiku poetry, kabuki, and karate Cuisine--Open your eyes to foods from kome (rice) to raw fish. Home and Recreation--Explore subjects ranging from board games like "Go" to origami, kimonos, and Japanese gardens. The Japan of today is a modern, 21st-century society in nearly every regard. Even so, the elements of an earlier age are clearly visible in the country's arts, festivals, and customs. This book focuses on the essential constants that remain in present-day Japan and their counterparts in Western culture. Edited by Daniel Sosnoski, an American writer who has lived in Japan since 1985, these well-researched articles, color photographs, and line illustrations provide a compact guide to aspects of Japan that may puzzle the outside observer at first. Introduction to Japanese Culture is a wonderfully informative primer on the cultural make-up and behaviors of the Japanese, and is certain to fascinate students, tourists, and anyone who seeks to know and understand Japanese culture, etiquette, and history.
Introducing Japanese Popular Culture
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Author : Alisa Freedman
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-04-18
Introducing Japanese Popular Culture written by Alisa Freedman and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-18 with Social Science categories.
Specifically designed for use in a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, while reaching specialists and general readers, this second edition of Introducing Japanese Popular Culture is a comprehensive textbook offering an up-to-date overview of a wide variety of media forms. It uses particular case studies as a way into examining the broader themes in Japanese culture and provides a thorough analysis of the historical and contemporary trends that have shaped artistic production, as well as politics, society, and economics. As a result, more than being a time capsule of influential trends, this book teaches enduring lessons about how popular culture reflects the societies that produce and consume it. With contributions from an international team of scholars, representing a range of disciplines from history and anthropology to art history and media studies, the book covers: Characters Television Videogames Fan media and technology Music Popular cinema Anime Manga Spectacles and competitions Sites of popular culture Fashion Contemporary art. Written in an accessible style with ample description and analysis, this textbook is essential reading for students of Japanese culture and society, Asian media and popular culture, globalization, and Asian Studies in general. It is a go-to handbook for interested readers and a compendium for scholars.
History Of Koji Grains And Or Soybeans Enrobed In A Mold Culture 300 Bce To 2021
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Author : William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
language : en
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
Release Date : 2021-10-27
History Of Koji Grains And Or Soybeans Enrobed In A Mold Culture 300 Bce To 2021 written by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi and has been published by Soyinfo Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-27 with Reference categories.
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 152 photographs and illustrations - mostly color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
Ikebana
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Author : Diane Norman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Ikebana written by Diane Norman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Flower arrangement, Japanese categories.
The Japanese have an innate sense of style in the arts, architecture, interior design and especially in their attitude to flowers and plants within the home. Until now, in the West we haven't explored ikebana, the ancient art of arranging plant material, in any great depth. With the trend towards pared-down, simple rooms, now is the time to discover how its sculptural style can complement contemporary interiors. 'Ikebana' is much more than simply flower arranging. Over the centuries, Japanese masters have developed precise rules that take into consideration the natural shapes and lines of plants, the space around them and the best way of displaying them. In Japan, ikebana is practised by millions of people as a relaxing art form and is even part of the school curriculum. Diane Norman is a master of the Ohara School, which is known for its modern interpretation of traditional styles. Michelle Cornell has an art history background, and together they have written a book that brings ikebana into the twenty-first century, explaining how its sculptural qualities and calm creative techniques are perfectly suited to today's interiors, as well as being an ideal antidote to the stresses of modern living. After a brief history of ikebana, the book guides you through the basic techniques needed to create your own arrangements. Then a selection of arrangements illustrates the importance of the changing seasons in choosing plant material, while fantastic free-style designs show how ikebana can echo specific details of an interior.
History Of Tofu And Tofu Products 965 Ce To 1984
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Author : William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
language : en
Publisher: Soyinfo Center
Release Date : 2022-06-03
History Of Tofu And Tofu Products 965 Ce To 1984 written by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi and has been published by Soyinfo Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-03 with Reference categories.
The world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographic index. 640 photographs and illustrations - many color. Free of charge in digital PDF format.
The Emerging Middle East East Asia Nexus
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Author : Anoushiravan Ehteshami
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-03-27
The Emerging Middle East East Asia Nexus written by Anoushiravan Ehteshami and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-27 with Political Science categories.
As the economies of East Asia grow ever stronger, their need for energy resources increases, which in turn compels closer relations with the countries of the Middle East. This book examines the developing relations between the countries of East Asia, especially China and Japan, with the countries of the Middle East. It looks at various key bilateral relationships, including with Iran and Syria, discusses the impact on the United States’ hegemony in both regions, considers whether the new relations represent a contribution to, or a threat to, peace and stability, and assesses the implications of the changes for patterns of regional and global international relations systems.
Japanese Public Diplomacy In European Countries
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Author : Nadejda Gadjeva
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-01-25
Japanese Public Diplomacy In European Countries written by Nadejda Gadjeva and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-25 with Political Science categories.
To address the issue of the lack of integration and common policy among Japan’s cultural promotion actors and institutions, Gadjeva explores an integrated approach for Japanese public diplomacy through public-private partnerships. She examines the potential of the Japan Foundation as a central public diplomacy actor in Europe, facilitating a Public-Private Partnership Platform. Focusing on France and Bulgaria, Gadjeva observes the Japan Foundation’s role, contributions, and activities implemented between the 1970s and 2018, both autonomously and in collaboration with Japanese and local public and private actors. She compares the Foundation’s initiatives in the two countries, highlighting both the strong points and the space for improvement. In addition, Gadjeva points out essential Japanese, French, and Bulgarian actors with potential for future cooperation with the Japan Foundation through public-private partnerships. Drawing on her interviews with Bulgarian and French representatives, she examines the image of Japan and the future expectations from Japan. Revealing certain cultural aspects and less-explored areas of Japanese soft power, she proposes specific project proposals for integrated public diplomacy initiatives implemented through a Public-Private Partnership Platform facilitated by the Japan Foundation. Providing valuable insights into the strong and insufficient points of Japan’s public diplomacy in Europe and policy recommendations, this book will be of great interest to scholars and professionals in the spheres of Japanese public diplomacy, foreign cultural policy, and Japanese-European international relations.
Some Japanese Flowers
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Author : Dinah Berland
language : en
Publisher: Getty Publications
Release Date : 2013
Some Japanese Flowers written by Dinah Berland and has been published by Getty Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Nature categories.
Captivated in his youth by the new technology of photography. Kazumasa Ogawa (1860-1929) became one of the most enterprising and important early photographers, technicians, and printers in Japan. This book presents a majestic collection of images from one of Japan's most important early photographers.
China In The Eyes Of The Japanese
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Author : Wang Xiuli
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-12-29
China In The Eyes Of The Japanese written by Wang Xiuli and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-29 with Political Science categories.
The relation between China and Japan is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world but how did the Japanese view China in ancient times? How did views change throughout the course of history? How could China’s image be improved in Japanese people’s eyes? This book provides an analysis of the history of contact between China and Japan and surveys the present situation to understand general views of Japanese society toward China. Through scientific public opinion surveys as well as in-depth interviews, the book examines ordinary and elite Japanese people’s views of Chinese culture, society, politics, the economy, media and Sino-Japanese relations. In addition, it analyzes the main causes of the formation of such views, and makes suggestions on promoting positive public opinions of China. The authors hope that this title can deepen Japanese society’s understanding and comprehension of China, help promote Sino-Japanese non-governmental exchange, and lay the foundation for continuous development of Sino-Japanese relations. This title will appeal to students and scholars of cultural studies, international relations and Asian studies.