Tsukiji Tales
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Tsukiji Tales
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Tsukiji Tales written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Tokyo Tales
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Author : Hermann Candahashi
language : en
Publisher: tredition
Release Date : 2024-02-03
Tokyo Tales written by Hermann Candahashi and has been published by tredition this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-03 with Family & Relationships categories.
This book is not a conventional travel guide. I would like to invite you to immerse yourself in a city of contrasts and endless facets – welcome to Tokyo, the city of 100 villages. This book takes you on a literary journey from the bustling streets of Shibuya to the serene temples of Asakusa; each neighborhood in this city holds stories waiting to be told. These stories unfold like Tokyo's cherry blossoms in spring. Join me in discovering how a stranger uncovers the art of Zen amid the hustle of the metropolis or how ancient geisha legends persist in the glow of modern neon lights. Each chapter is a window into the diverse life worlds of Tokyo's population. Are you ready to open the doors to the metropolis of 100 villages? Then accompany me on a journey that has embraced me between tradition and modernity, past and present. Experience Tokyo in all its nuances – a book as diverse as the city itself. So, I warmly welcome you to my Tokyo stories. This book takes you on a journey through the bustling streets of the megametropolis Tokyo and at the same time to the hidden treasures of the surrounding villages, as I experienced them. Through the eyes of a stranger who not only admires the breathtaking skyline but also discovers the stories behind the facades of the seemingly endless skyscrapers, I guide you through this foreign world. We explore not only the neon-lit streets but also the heart of the culture in the villages that make up this metropolis. In "Tokyo Stories," the diversity of this fascinating city becomes palpable in all its facets. From the bustling shopping districts to the quiet temples on the outskirts - each place tells its own story. Let yourself be surprised by the contrasts as the bustle of the metropolis meets the serenity of quiet communities, teahouses, and temples. My book is more than just a travel description. It is an exploration of the soul of Tokyo, an invitation to understand the city in its entirety. Through vivid descriptions and compelling stories, you will dive into the cultural diversity that Tokyo has to offer. Get ready for a journey that leads you not only through the streets but also into the hearts of the people who make this city what it is. I aim to build a bridge between the past and the future, between tradition and innovation. Explore the magic of this unique metropolis and let me tell you about the stories hidden behind the skyscrapers and rice terraces. Join me on this unforgettable journey. Are you ready to discover the city of 100 villages? Then follow me. Yours sincerely, Hermann Candahashi
Tales Of Foreign Settlements In Japan
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Author : Harold S. Williams
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2012-07-09
Tales Of Foreign Settlements In Japan written by Harold S. Williams and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-09 with Literary Collections categories.
Here are twenty-five tales about the Foreign Settlements or Concessions in Japan following the opening of the country to foreign trade in 1859, and an additional ten strange stories that revoke around those times. The tales are historically accurate, sociologically significant and, most important of all, eminently readable. These Tales of Foreign Settlements in Japan are the product of years of painstaking and scholarly research by a writer who is a business man and a recognized authority on the history of the Foreign Concessions in Japan, a man who has resided here for over thirty-five years.
Tales Of An Unsociable Traveller
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Author : David Chapman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-23
Tales Of An Unsociable Traveller written by David Chapman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-23 with categories.
Follow the Tales of an Unsociable Traveller as he explores a variety of fascinating countries, ranging from those in Western Europe to the Far East. This includes a voyage to the most densely populated region on Earth and a trip to the world's smallest sovereign state. The author encounters temples, towers and even a deserted island during his global adventures. All whilst desperately hoping to avoid having to engage in small talk with strangers! However, he soon begins to realise that the experience of travelling is in fact enhanced by such social interaction. The second installment of David R.Y.W. Chapman's quest to visit as many countries as his social anxiety will allow involves numerous trips within Europe and Asia. Readers are presented with a rare opportunity to explore the planet from an introvert's perspective!
The Lost Wolves Of Japan
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Author : Brett L. Walker
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2009-11-23
The Lost Wolves Of Japan written by Brett L. Walker and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Many Japanese once revered the wolf as Oguchi no Magami, or Large-Mouthed Pure God, but as Japan began its modern transformation wolves lost their otherworldly status and became noxious animals that needed to be killed. By 1905 they had disappeared from the country. In this spirited and absorbing narrative, Brett Walker takes a deep look at the scientific, cultural, and environmental dimensions of wolf extinction in Japan and tracks changing attitudes toward nature through Japan's long history. Grain farmers once worshiped wolves at shrines and left food offerings near their dens, beseeching the elusive canine to protect their crops from the sharp hooves and voracious appetites of wild boars and deer. Talismans and charms adorned with images of wolves protected against fire, disease, and other calamities and brought fertility to agrarian communities and to couples hoping to have children. The Ainu people believed that they were born from the union of a wolflike creature and a goddess. In the eighteenth century, wolves were seen as rabid man-killers in many parts of Japan. Highly ritualized wolf hunts were instigated to cleanse the landscape of what many considered as demons. By the nineteenth century, however, the destruction of wolves had become decidedly unceremonious, as seen on the island of Hokkaido. Through poisoning, hired hunters, and a bounty system, one of the archipelago's largest carnivores was systematically erased. The story of wolf extinction exposes the underside of Japan's modernization. Certain wolf scientists still camp out in Japan to listen for any trace of the elusive canines. The quiet they experience reminds us of the profound silence that awaits all humanity when, as the Japanese priest Kenko taught almost seven centuries ago, we "look on fellow sentient creatures without feeling compassion."
Text And The City
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Author : Ai Maeda
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2004-03-25
Text And The City written by Ai Maeda 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 2004-03-25 with Literary Criticism categories.
Maeda Ai was a prominent literary critic and an influential public intellectual in late-twentieth-century Japan. Text and the City is the first book of his work to appear in English. A literary and cultural critic deeply engaged with European critical thought, Maeda was a brilliant, insightful theorist of modernity for whom the city was the embodiment of modern life. He conducted a far-reaching inquiry into changing conceptions of space, temporality, and visual practices as they gave shape to the city and its inhabitants. James A. Fujii has assembled a selection of Maeda’s essays that question and explore the contours of Japanese modernity and resonate with the concerns of literary and cultural studies today. Maeda remapped the study of modern Japanese literature and culture in the 1970s and 1980s, helping to generate widespread interest in studying mass culture on the one hand and marginalized sectors of modern Japanese society on the other. These essays reveal the broad range of Maeda’s cultural criticism. Among the topics considered are Tokyo; utopias; prisons; visual media technologies including panoramas and film; the popular culture of the Edo, Meiji, and contemporary periods; maps; women’s magazines; and women writers. Integrally related to these discussions are Maeda’s readings of works of Japanese literature including Matsubara Iwagoro’s In Darkest Tokyo, Nagai Kafu’s The Fox, Higuchi Ichiyo’s Growing Up, Kawabata Yasunari’s The Crimson Gang of Asakusa, and Narushima Ryuhoku’s short story “Useless Man.” Illuminating the infinitely rich phenomena of modernity, these essays are full of innovative, unexpected connections between cultural productions and urban life, between the text and the city.
The Merchant S Tale
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Author : Simon Partner
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2017-12-19
The Merchant S Tale written by Simon Partner and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-19 with History categories.
In April 1859, at age fifty, Shinohara Chūemon left his old life behind. Chūemon, a well-off farmer in his home village, departed for the new port city of Yokohama, where he remained for the next fourteen years. There, as a merchant trading with foreigners in the aftermath of Japan’s 1853 “opening” to the West, he witnessed the collapse of the Tokugawa shogunate, the civil war that followed, and the Meiji Restoration’s reforms. The Merchant’s Tale looks through Chūemon’s eyes at the upheavals of this period. In a narrative history rich in colorful detail, Simon Partner uses the story of an ordinary merchant farmer and its Yokohama setting as a vantage point onto sweeping social transformation and its unwitting agents. Chūemon, like most newcomers to Yokohama, came in search of economic opportunity. His story sheds light on vital issues in Japan’s modern history, including the legacies of the Meiji Restoration; the East Asian treaty port system; and the importance of everyday life—food, clothing, medicine, and hygiene—for national identity. Centered on an individual, The Merchant’s Tale is also the story of a place. Created under pressure from aggressive foreign powers, Yokohama was the scene of gunboat diplomacy, a connection to global markets, the birthplace of new lifestyles, and the beachhead of Japan’s modernization. Partner’s history of a vibrant meeting place humanizes the story of Japan’s revolutionary 1860s and their profound consequences for Japanese society and culture.
Tokyo Taste Tales
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Author : Mikosh Marv
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-07
Tokyo Taste Tales written by Mikosh Marv and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-07 with Cooking categories.
"TOKYO TASTE TALES" whisks readers away on a culinary journey through the vibrant streets of Tokyo, serving up a delectable blend of gastronomy and culture. In this delectable tapestry of tales, renowned food writer Mikosh Marv crafts an immersive experience, introducing us to the kaleidoscope of flavors that define Tokyo's culinary landscape. From the bustling markets of Tsukiji to the intimate, hidden gems of Ginza, each chapter unfolds like a culinary adventure, offering a taste of Tokyo's rich history and contemporary food scene. Tanaka's narrative prowess brings to life the meticulous craftsmanship behind every dish, revealing the untold stories of passionate chefs and the diverse tapestry of ingredients that make Tokyo a gastronomic paradise. The book not only tantalizes the taste buds but also delves into the cultural nuances that shape Tokyo's food identity. Through Mikosh's vivid descriptions, readers will discover the art of sushi-making passed down through generations, the secrets behind ramen that ignite the senses, and the delicate balance of flavors in traditional kaiseki cuisine.
Japanese Gothic Four Twisted Tales From Japan S Master Of The Macabre
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Author : Edogawa Ranpo
language : en
Publisher: Zakuro Books
Release Date :
Japanese Gothic Four Twisted Tales From Japan S Master Of The Macabre written by Edogawa Ranpo and has been published by Zakuro Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Fiction categories.
Born as Hirai Tarō, Edogawa Ranpo (1894-1965) was an influential author and critic known for his tales of the mysterious and macabre. His pseudonym is a rendering of Edgar Allen Poe using Japanese characters. Ranpo often dealt with themes of sexual perversion and the grotesque, as well as writing more conventional crime fiction. This is a collection of four of his darkest and most deviant short stories: ‘The Idol’ (人でなしの恋 , 1926); ‘Pomegranate’ (石榴 , 1934); ‘The Hand’ (指 , 1960); and ‘The Devouring Insects’ (虫 , 1929). ‘Pomegranate’ and ‘The Devouring Insects’ have previously been published under the title ‘Pomegranate and The Devouring Insects’. 'The Idol' and 'The Hand' are published here in English for the first time. Alexis J Brown is a translator living in London. Cover image from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ichimatsu_ningy%C5%8D.jpg
Tsukiji
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Author : Theodore C. Bestor
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2004-07-13
Tsukiji written by Theodore C. Bestor and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-13 with Business & Economics categories.
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