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Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body.Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the human body. With more than 1,500 highly-detailed drawings and useful tips from a manga artist actually working in the business, this book is a self-contained art class in a single volume.In this book, the body is covered head-to-toe—from various angles and positions with versions for men, women and children all provided. How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body is a must-have for budding manga artists and an essential reference for experienced artists looking to hone their ability to draw certain parts of their characters with greater accuracy.Tuttle's How to Create Manga series guides users through the process of reaching a professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch progressions, practical tips and common missteps to avoid. Other books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.

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**2020 IACP Cookbook Award Finalist for Health & Nutrition****2020 Gourmand Cookbook Award Winner for Japan in Fermentation**Nutrient-rich, inexpensive and incredibly tasty—simple homemade Japanese tsukemono (pickles) are an integral part of everyday meals in Japan. Every Japanese family has their own tsukemono recipes handed down through the generations.In Japanese Pickled Vegetables, dietician and fermented food expert Machiko Tateno has collected more than 120 easy, healthy recipes for pickled, preserved and fermented vegetables. These pickle recipes use ingredients that are easily available in the West—including asparagus, cabbage, eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, daikon, turnips and squashes, olive oil, honey and yogurt. More adventurous cooks can try their hand at traditional Japanese pickled vegetables like burdock root, bitter melon, lotus root and wasabi greens.The recipes are cross-referenced by vegetable and pickling method. A chapter on regional pickling recipes and styles lets home cooks learn more about the traditional art of tsukemono in Japan—from Tokyo to rural farm villages. A section on pickling fresh seasonal vegetables helps you to make the most of your fresh garden produce, while another provides recipes using fermented seasonings—such as Miso Marinated Garlic and Salted Peppercorns that can be used to enhance the umami flavor of any dish!An important part of Japanese cuisine, Japanese pickles are often made the day they are eaten, and used as side dishes, bar snacks or garnishes. Whether you have your own vegetable garden and want ways to preserve your bounty into the winter, or are just looking for healthy meal inspiration, these homemade Japanese superfood recipes are a great place to start.

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Whether you are interested in this unique city's history or are planning to travel to Kyoto, Kyoto City of Zen will serve as inspiration and provide invaluable insight into Kyoto's culture.This travel pictorial and Japan travel guide captures the sites and soul of Kyoto—Japan's historical and spiritual center. An elaborate kaleidoscope of craft, artistry and religion, Kyoto is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Art and design form the weft and warp of this vibrant 1,200-year-old city, home to hundreds of gardens, palaces, villas and magnificent wooden temples—including seventeen UNESCO World Heritage sites.Like a Zen koan, Kyoto defies easy description. Its citizens may work at Nintendo designing video games, at a company designing precision medical instruments, or sitting cross-legged meticulously affixing micro-thin flakes of gold foil onto a painting. All of them share a living heritage grounded in centuries of traditional culture.In Kyoto City of Zen, local expert Judith Clancy presents the most important gardens, temples, shrines and palaces of this ancient capital city and enduring cultural center. In addition to unveiling the city's spiritual and historical riches, this travel book shares with readers the exquisite foods, artistic crafts, religious ceremonies and architectural traditions that have flourished in Kyoto for over a millennium. Tea ceremonies, calligraphy, weaving, pottery, painting, drama, and many more traditional arts and crafts are presented through more than 350 photographs by Ben Simmons—whose images capture the true essence of Kyoto. The city's natural setting also comes into focus as the book guides you along leafy mountain paths and through spectacular parks and gardens—highlighting the best foliage each season has to offer.

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Shizuko Kuroha's Japanese Patchwork Quilting Patterns infuses a cherished American craft with an exquisite Japanese sense of color, detail, and design. This book brings a fresh eye to classic patchwork patterns in a way that is delighting quilters all around the world today. Here, Kuroha shares her intricate hand-quilting techniques and a design sense that has been refined over her 40-year career as a celebrated book author and teacher. Her easy combinations of soft colors, detailed patterns, and bold stripes show how to achieve balance and flow in any type of patchwork project—from the simplest to the most complex. Step-by-step illustrations walk quilters through Kuroha's intricate hand-piecework process. The book includes 19 sampler blocks used to make hundreds of different combinations for all kinds of quilting projects. The photos and diagrams of the block assembly are so clear, you hardly need to read the steps! A handy pull-out pattern sheet at the back of the book takes the labor out of drawing the pieces used to build these blocks. Detailed instructions show you how to incorporate the blocks into projects large and small, including: Pincushions in round and square designs Drawstring bags and zippered pouches embellished with patchwork Quilted tote bags and a stylish backpack Table runners and wall hangings with gorgeous color schemes Full-sized quilts destined to become cherished heirlooms This book is an invaluable introduction to the basics of hand-stitched piecework. Practiced quilters will also love it for the way it broadens their horizons. Kuroha fans will be happy to see this popular book finally available in English—where it's sure to become a treasured reference for years to come!

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Whether eaten in an exclusive restaurant or at a humble street stall, gyoza dumplings are the ultimate Asian comfort food. Dumplings are surprisingly easy to make once you learn a few basic techniques. Step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful tips show you how to wrap dumplings like the "Gyoza King," Paradise Yamamoto, himself—even if it's your first try. This book contains 50 delicious dumpling recipes, including: Shiitake and Pork Potstickers Waygu Beef Dumplings Bacon and Egg Carbonara Dumplings Lamb Gyoza with Coriander Many more traditional and playful recipes (including dessert dumplings) With a wide array of shapes, fillings, and customizable options, these recipes are sure to please picky eaters and gyoza connoisseurs alike! Impress friends and family with these satisfying and easy-to-make morsels.

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In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns.Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results!This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more… A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things.The knitting projects include: A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more! This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters.

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Although the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the death poem. Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet's life. Hundreds of Japanese death poems, many with a commentary describing the circumstances of the poet's death, have been translated into English here, the great majority of them for the first time. Yoel Hoffmann explores the attitudes and customs surrounding death in historical and present-day Japan, and gives examples of how these have been reflected in the nation's literature in general. The development of writing jisei is then examined from the poems of longing of the early nobility and the more masculine verses of the samurai to the satirical death poems of later centuries. Zen Buddhist ideas about death are also described as a preface to the collection of Chinese death poems by Zen monks that are also included. Finally, the last section contains three hundred twenty haiku, some of which have never been assembled before, in English translation and romanized in Japanese.

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Tokyo is an amazing world unto itself a city for lovers of Japanese culture, fashion and great food that mixes the best of old and new. In Cool Tokyo Guide, Abby Denson, renowned graphic artist and author, takes you on a personal tour of Tokyo's coolest sites including: Tokyo bargains from comic books and toys to sake skin lotion Great places to take kids or to be a kid, of any age Crazy theme cafes such as Cambiare (horror) and the Kawaii Monster Cafe Entertainments like relaxing at an onsen or enjoying Kabuki and Takarazuka performances The best food and where to find it And a lot more, including the best food in Tokyo and where to find it!. This practical and fun comic book guide also helps you navigate everyday Tokyo life such as train etiquette, trash disposal, tricky toilets, department store fitting rooms, and the surgical mask phenomenon. There is also information on ways to prepare ahead of time to make the most of your stay in Tokyo. Whether you're planning a trip or taking an armchair sojourn, use Cool Tokyo Guide to discover the customs and attractions that make Tokyo so globally appealing.

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Japanese Garden Design explains the theory, history, and intricacies of Japanese gardening through gorgeous photographs and expert commentary.The creation of a Japanese garden combines respect for nature with adherence to simple principles of aesthetics and structure. In Japanese Garden Design landscape architect Marc Peter Keane presents the history and development of the classical metaphors that underlie all Japanese gardens in this. Keane describes the influences of Confucian, Shinto and Buddhist principles that have linked poetry and philosophy to the tangible metaphor of the garden in Japanese culture. Creative inspiration is found in the prehistoric origin of Japanese concepts of nature; the gardens of Heian aristocrats; the world-renowned Zen garden, or rock garden; the tea garden; courtyard garden; and stroll garden.Detailed explanations of basic design concepts identify and interpret the symbolism of various garden forms and demonstrate these principles in use today in Japanese landscape architecture. Topics include: Design Principles Design Techniques Design Elements Godspirit in Nature Poetry in Paradise The Art of Emptiness Spiritual Passage Private Niches A Collector's Park

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The method that has helped thousands—Read Japanese Kanji Today provides readers with a quick and simple way to learn kanji characters.Far from being a complex and mysterious script, Japanese writing is a fascinating and straightforward pictographic and ideographic system, quickly understood and mastered. With the approach used in this easy-to-read, entertaining kanji book you'll soon be able to recognize and read over 400 kanji, whether or not you have any knowledge of Japanese grammar or the spoken Japanese language. The 400+ kanji characters stick in your mind thanks to an engaging text and illustrations that show the historical development and meaning of each character. The description of each kanji explains its origins and development, its modern uses, and how it is pronounced. Many examples of everyday usage are included.This new, expanded edition has added: Pronunciations Readings Vocabulary Stroke Order Practice Boxes Use Read Japanese Kanji Today to learn kanji quickly and painlessly!

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*Winner of the Moonbeam Children's Book Award*Embark on an exciting manga pop-up adventure through Tokyo—the world's largest city!Follow Chico, a young American boy, and his mischievous cat Neko as they navigate the streets and famous sights of Tokyo. On arriving in Tokyo, while visiting the city's famous Senso-ji Temple, Chico nods off due to jetlag. Neko gets bored and decides to go sightseeing on her own. Then, the race is on—as a panicked Chico chases his cat across the city! In the process, they pass through Tokyo's most iconic landmarks, each with its own interactive and manga pop-up fun: POP-UP Senso-ji in Asakusa—Tokyo's ancient Buddhist temple, where the adventure begins. POP-UP A rousing Sumo match still in progress. POP-UP Bustling Shinjuku Station, where riders get stuffed into subway cars by professional "pushers." POP-UP Tokyo Skytree tower, the tallest structure in Japan, where poor Neko has a very close call! The base of iconic Mt. Fuji, where the adventure has a happy conclusion! Educational and entertaining in equal measure, this delightful manga pop-up book will be treasured by young and old readers alike. It makes a fantastic gift or carry-on for anyone planning a visit to Japan.

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Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all the touchstones of traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. A Geek in Japan decodes the mysteries of the Japanese language, Japanese social values and daily habits, business and technology, the arts, and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Japanese. This revised and expanded edition contains many new pages of materials on all sorts of topics including Kyoto, Japanese architecture, and Japanese video games. It also features a guide to author Hector Garcia's favourite Tokyo hangouts and tips on visiting many secret places around Japan. Highlighting the originality and creativity of the Japanese, debunking myths, and answering nagging questions such as why the Japanese are so fond of wearing face masks, Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful, and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles around the world.

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Japan's ancient castles provide deep insights into the country's compelling military history. Discover the secrets of Japan's feudal past by exploring the most famous castles of the Samurai era. The enormous stone walls, multi-level towers, and sophisticated defense systems are not simply impressive fortresses, but spectacular works of Japanese architecture, constructed without the use of steel or modern equipment. These monumental structures fulfilled a need for protection without sacrificing aesthetic values. Understanding the cultural contexts of these Samurai castles helps create a better understanding of Japanese culture today. In this fascinating Japanese castle book you will discover the rich history and creators of well-known castles such as Himeji, Osaka, and Nijo that you would otherwise need to travel to Japan to experience in person. Chronicling the story of each castle individually conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their singular features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike. With over two hundred colour images, numerous diagrams, maps, and detailed descriptions, Samurai Castles is the most comprehensive Japanese history book on this intriguing topic.

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**Winner of the 2016 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award**Kids will love to fold and fly these sturdy, aerodynamic paper airplanes!In this clever origami book with folding papers, paper airplane expert Andrew Dewar presents his ultimate collection of easy-to-fold, high-performance planes for kids who are fascinated by aviation, technology, or origami. These planes are brightly colored and designed to fly beautifully every time. Some of the exciting designs include: The intimidating Hammerhead The futuristic Space Cruiser The hilariously named Belly Button And many more! The book opens with a fascinating introduction to the engineering principles of flight, so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and affect the performance of their airplane designs. They'll have fun putting the paper planes through their paces: doing loops, barrel rolls, glides and dives. The sky is the limit once they understand how planes interact with the atmosphere! This paper airplane book contains: 12 innovative designs 48 pre-cut paper airplane models Detailed instructions for each paper plane Special, durable lightweight cardstock Printed folding lines for perfect folds Colorful and realistic designs A pull-out airport runway for landing maneuvers Become a tried-and-true aviator with this paper airplane kit. Designed for both kids and kids-at-heart, the whole family will enjoy seeing their projects come to life!

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Make paper airplanes based on the fastest, longest-flying planes in the world!Record Breaking Paper Airplanes Kit includes paper and instructions for 16 original high-performance paper airplanes. These planes are incredibly easy to fold, and designed to push the envelope in terms of time aloft and distance thrown—based on principles exploited by record-breaking paper airplane experts. This paper airplanes kit includes: A full-color, 64-page book Easy, step-by-step instructions 16 unique designs 48 full-color airplane folding sheets The book opens with the history of paper airplane record-setters, followed by a fascinating primer on the principles of flight so kids can learn about the forces that enable a plane to fly and the properties that affect the duration and distance of their flights. They''ll have fun coaxing better and better performances out of these optimized designs. The sky is the lim

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Put simply, practice is the most effective method of mastering written Japanese. The large, open format of Writing Japanese Hiragana invites the student to pick up a pencil and get started!Two phonetic syllabaries, hiragana and katakana, and a set of kanji characters based on Chinese ideographs are what comprises written Japanese. This workbook has been carefully designed to facilitate the quick and easy mastery of the forty-six character hiragana syllabary used to write all types of native words not written in kanji. An understanding of hiragana is essential for the serious student wishing to learn Japanese effectively. Each character is introduced with brushed, handwritten, and typed samples which enhance character recognition. Extensive writing space allows for maximum practice to facilitate memorization and ensure proper character formation. Entertaining illustrations and amusing examples of onomatopoeic usage of hiragana in Japanese writings further reinforce memorization in a fun way. Writing Japanese Hiragana is an easy-to-use and practical workbook tailored to the specific needs of young students of the Japanese language. Beginning students of all ages will delight in its fresh presentation.

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The Japanese Art of Flower ArrangingIkebana, or Japanese flower arranging, is more than just putting flowers in a container. Ikebana is a disciplined art form in which the arrangement is a living thing, where nature and humanity are brought together. Written by renowned Ikebana expert Shozo Sato, Ikebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers is a classic Ikebana text updated for modern readers.Ikebana history and stylesIkebana: The Art of Arranging Flowers presents a fascinating overview of the history of Ikebana to present day, and introduces classic Ikebana styles such as Rikka, Seika and Moribana to Freestyle.Japanese flower arranging instructionsThe tools of Ikebana and basic Ikebana flower-arranging techniques are clearly explained. Simple but detailed instructions guide Ikebana enthusiasts through the process of making dozens of stunning floral arrangements.

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More Making Out in Japanese is a fun, accessible and thorough guide to the Japanese language as it's really spoken.This prasebook follows the bestselling Making Out in Japanese providing additional (and classic) phrases for travelers, including ones to help you make acquaintances, discuss likes and dislikes, share a meal, go out on the town or develop a romantic relationship.If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Japan and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use phrasebook makes this possible. More Making Out in Japanese has been completely revised and expanded to be even more helpful as a guide to modern colloquial Japanese for use in everyday informal interactions—giving access to the sort of catchy Japanese expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms (romanji), each expression is now given in authentic Japanese script (kanji and kana with furigana pronunciation clues), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.This Japanese phrasebook includes: A guide to pronouncing Japanese words correctly Explanations of basic Japanese grammar, such as, intonation, word stress, and particles A guide to male and female usage Romanized forms of words and phrases (romanji) Complete Japanese translations including Japanese characters (kanji) and the Japanese alphabet (kana) Useful and interesting notes on Japanese language and culture Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese.

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Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book.Film, television and popular fiction have long exploited the image of the serene Buddhist monk who is master of the deadly craft of hand-to-hand combat. While these media overly romanticize the relationship between a philosophy of non-violence and the art of fighting, When Buddhists Attack: The Curious Relationship Between Zen and the Martial Arts shows this link to be nevertheless real, even natural.Exploring the origins of Buddhism and the ethos of the Japanese samurai, university professor and martial arts practitioner Jeffrey Mann traces the close connection between the Buddhist way of compassion and the way of the warrior. This zen book serves as a basic introduction to the history, philosophy, and current practice of Zen as it relates to the Japanese martial arts. It examines the elements of Zen that have found a place in budo—the martial way—such as zazen, mushin, zanshin and fudoshin, then goes on to discuss the ethics and practice of budo as a modern sport. Offering insights into how qualities integral to the true martial artist are interwoven with this ancient religious philosophy, this Buddhism book will help practitioners reconnect to an authentic spiritual discipline of the martial arts.

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Shunmyo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, is at once Japan's most highly acclaimed landscape architect and an 18th-generation Zen Buddhist priest, presiding over daily ceremonies at the Kenkoji Temple in Yokohama. He is celebrated for his unique ability to blend strikingly contemporary elements with the traditional design vernacular. He has worked in ultramodern urban hotels and some of Japan's most famous classic gardens. In each project, his work as a designer of landscape architecture is inseparable from his Buddhist practice. Each becomes a Zen garden, "a special spiritual place where the mind dwells."This beautiful book, illustrated with more than 400 drawings and color photographs, is the first complete retrospective of Masuno's work to be published in English. It presents 37 major gardens around the world in a wide variety of types and settings: traditional and contemporary, urban and rural, public spaces and private residences, and including temple, office, hotel and campus venues. Masuno achieved fame for his work in Japan, but he is becoming increasingly known internationally, and in 2011 completed his first commission in the United States which is shown here.Zen Gardens, divided into three chapters, covers: "Traditional Zen Gardens," "Contemporary Zen Gardens" and "Zen Gardens outside Japan." Each Zen garden design is described and analyzed by author Mira Locher, herself an architect and a scholar well versed in Japanese culture.Celebrating the accomplishments of an influential, world-class designer, Zen Gardens also serves as something of a master class in Japanese garden design and appreciation: how to perceive a Japanese garden, how to understand one, even how to make one yourself. Like one of Masuno's gardens, the book can be a place for contemplation and mindful repose.

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"Destroy a nation, but its mountains and rivers remain."—Japanese proverbThis is a collection of 200 Japanese proverbs with illustrations and explanations for each saying.Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom is a delightfully illustrated compilation of traditional Japanese sayings and maxims. Some of the classic Japanese quotes and quotations, like "Fall down seven times, get up eight," capture the dogged perseverance of the Japanese heart. Others, such as "A red lacquer dish needs no decoration" illuminate both a universal truth and Japan's unique, aesthetic traditions. Japanese Proverbs: Wit and Wisdom has proverbs of great cultural significance as well as proverbs on matters of daily life and customs. Pleasing to expert and new-comer alike, the 200 traditional proverbs in this unique collection are presented in Japanese calligraphy form, along with direct English translations. Similar proverbs are given from English, and the sumi-e style ink drawings are a delight in their own right. Amateurs and Japanese language enthusiasts alike will speak Japanese with the verve and nuance of a native when they use these apt and witty expressions.

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In this beautiful and extraordinary zen calligraphy book, Shozo Sato, an internationally recognized master of traditional Zen arts, teaches the art of Japanese calligraphy through the power and wisdom of Zen poetry.Single-line Zen Buddhist koan aphorisms, or zengo, are one of the most common subjects for the traditional Japanese brush calligraphy known as shodo. Regarded as one of the key disciplines in fostering the focused, meditative state of mind so essential to Zen, shodo calligraphy is practiced regularly by all students of Zen Buddhism in Japan. After providing a brief history of Japanese calligraphy and its close relationship with the teachings of Zen Buddhism, Sato explains the necessary supplies and fundamental brushstroke skills that you'll need. He goes on to present thirty zengo, each featuring: An example by a skilled Zen monk or master calligrapher An explanation of the individual characters and the Zen koan as a whole Step-by-step instructions on how to paint the phrase in a number of styles (Kaisho, Gyosho, Sosho) A stunning volume on the intersection of Japanese aesthetics and Zen Buddhist thought, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy guides both beginning and advanced students to a deeper understanding of the unique brush painting art form of shodo calligraphy. Shodo calligraphy topics include: The Art of Kanji The Four Treasures of Shodo Ideogram Zengo Students of Shodo

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Everything you need to learn the 200 essential Japanese kanji characters is here in this boxed kit!Flash cards are an essential tool in memorizing words when you are learning a new language. In Japanese Kanji Flash Cards Kit, Volume 1, you''ll get all the tools needed to learn the basic 200 Japanese kanji, including: 200 hole-punched flash cards featuring the most commonly-used characters. An organizing ring to hold the cards you are actively studying. Audio recordings of over 1,200 words and phrases from a native speaker. A 32-page study booklet with sorting indexes and practice tips. Each expertly-designed Japanese flash card in this boxed set offers core information about the meanings, pronunciations, vocabulary and usage for each character along with memorable phrases and drawings to help you learn the Kanji. A stroke-order diagram shows how to write the Kanji correctly. Plus, the hole-punched cards and organizing ri

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A stirring and insightful novel from an author Japan Quarterly calls "a Japanese writer of genius."From beloved author Soseki Natsume,And Then tells the story of Daisuke, a man in his twenties who is struggling with his personal purpose and identity as well as the changing social landscape of Meiji-era Japan. As Japan enters the 20th Century, ancient customs give way to Western ideals, and Daisuke works to resolve his feelings of disconnection and abandonment during this time of change. Thanks to his father's wealth, Daisuke has the luxury of having time to develop his philosophies and ruminate on their meaning while remaining intellectually aloof from traditional Japanese culture and the demands of growing industrialization.Daisuke's life takes an unexpected turn when he is reunited with his college friend and his sickly wife. At first, Daisuke's stoicism allows him to act according to his intellect, but his intellectual fortress begins to show its vulnerabilities as his emotions start to hold greater sway over his inner life. Daisuke must now weigh his choices in a culture that has always operated on the razor's edge of societal obligation and personal freedom.And Then is a powerful novel of an individual swept up in the floods of change.

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The method that's helped thousands in the U.S. and Japan learn Japanese successfully.The Japanese language has two primary writing systems, kanji characters—which are based on Chinese characters and hiragana and katakana—a mnemonic based alphabet. This handy book teaches you a new mnemonics-based method to read and write the 430 highest-frequency kanji characters. Along with its sister book: Japanese Hiragana and Katakana for Beginners it provides a complete introduction to written Japanese.Japanese Kanji for Beginners contains everything you need to learn the kanji characters required for the Advanced Placement Japanese Language and Culture Exam. It is designed for high school or college students as well as independent learners. The kanji learned in this book carefully adhere to those introduced in every significant Japanese language textbook. Key features of Japanese Kanji for Beginners include: The 430 highest-frequency kanji characters 44 simple, easy-to-follow lessons Concise information on kanji elements, readings and pronunciations Extensive exercises, drills, and writing practice Downloadable flash cards, practice quizzes and extra exercises Online audio with native speaker pronunciations and readings

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"One of the best modern texts. Highly recommended." —The Japan Times Complete, compact and authoritative—this Japanese language book provides all the information needed to learn kanji and kana, including the 92 hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols (known collectively as Japanese Kana) and the 2,136 standard Joyo Kanji characters that every Japanese person learns in school. This new and thoroughly revised edition reflects recent changes made to the official Joyo kanji list by the Japanese government. The kana and kanji are presented efficiently and systematically which helps you learn them quickly and retain what you have learned to improve your mastery of the Japanese language. The ability to read Japanese and write Japanese is an essential skill for any student and will build on their previous knowledge and improve their overall capacity to learn Japanese. A concise index allows you to look up the Kanji in three different ways (so the book also serves as a Japanese Kanji dictionary) and extra spaces are provided to allow you to practice writing Japanese. Japanese Kanji and Kana contains: All 2,136 official Joyo kanji with readings and definitions. Characters are graded by their JLPT examination levels. Up to 5 useful vocabulary compounds for each kanji. Brush and pen cursive forms as well as printed forms. 19 tables summarizing key information about the characters. Kanji lookup indexes by radicals, stroke counts and readings.

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A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Japanese holidays and eating Japanese food.This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Japanese words and phrases 40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up words Japanese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Japan.

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A perfect introduction to Japan and Japanese culture, this illustrated culture and travel guide contains loads of original drawings as well as the Japanese script for key words and phrases.Some people take photos, but artist Betty Reynolds captures memories with her paintbrush and watercolors. Clueless in Tokyo provides an outsider's take on everyday life in Japan's capital city—a place where vending machines talk, toilets can be terrifying, and centuries-old festivals unfold against a backdrop of space-age architecture. During the seven years Reynolds lived in Japan, she filled thirty sketchbooks with everything that caught her eye. Whether it's fashion, food, sport, transport, seasonal rituals, or Japanese pastimes, each vibrant sketch is a delight, and Reynolds' witty hand-lettered captions in both Japanese and English provide an entertaining resource for beginning learners of the Japanese language.Adult students and travelers alike will find this Japan travel guide to be a charming and insightful addition to their trip.

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This origami paper pack contains 100 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different natural-looking and attractive Japanese flower patterns and prints. The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains prints unique to this package, and each sheet has a solid coordinating color on the back side. This origami paper pack includes: 100 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 colorful Japanese-style designs and patternsDouble-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squaresInstructions for 5 easy origami projectsThere's enough paper here to create beautiful folded models, distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude of other creative uses from scrapbooking to bullet journaling!

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Welcome to the Korean language-learning kit that is designed to make learning fun!The Let's Learn Korean Kit is an introductory language learning tool specially designed to help children from preschool through elementary level acquire Korean words, phrases, greetings and simple sentences in a fun and easy way. The flash cards, recordings, poster, games and activities in this kit can be used as a learning tool in a classroom setting, at home or anywhere that learning takes place, and can easily be displayed on walls for an interactive learning experience. This Korean language learning kit contains:64 Full-Color Flash Cards (4.25 x 2.75) that get children talkingabout Numbers, Colors, Going Places, and more. Everyday words and sentences help children learn naturally. Free Online Audio Recordings provide native-speaker pronunciation of all the Korean words and sentences for practiceplus Korean songs that help make learning fun. A Color Wall Chart (24 x 18) to hang on a bedroom or cl

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"Susa's approach to needle felting will give beginners the know-how to get started, but experienced felters will also appreciate her whimsical designs." —Library JournalIrresistible Felted Baby Animals shows you how to bring out the playfulness and wide-eyed innocence of sweet young creatures of backyards, barnyards, woodlands and seas from all over the world.This new collection by Sachiko Susa, the author of the bestselling Cute Needle Felted Animals, will appeal to beginners and experienced felters alike.Learn how to create felted cuties from all walks of life! An easy and incredibly cute baby seal, chick or penguin Woodland buddies like foxes, bears and raccoons Exotic friends from foreign lands like the panda, lion, koala and manul Family pets like puppies, kittens, bunnies and hamsters And more—18 different animal friends in 30 different poses! Perfect for beginners and experienced felters alike, the felting projects are presented according to the level of experience required to make them, with detailed step-by-step instructions for each. Actual-size diagrams for the key body parts make it easy to reproduce their sizes and shapes accurately. Active (and sleeping) poses make the figures extremely lifelike and give you a variety of options so you can even assemble a whole litter of cuties!

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Samurai warriors ruled Japan for 700 years and are widely admired as the most skilled swordsmen who ever lived. 1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 29 x 20 inchesQuality design & easy to handle piecesFull color A3 sized Poster (11.75 x 16.5 inch) included for referenceFeatures a classic Japanese woodblock print by the artist Toyohara KunichikaThis ukiyo-e woodblock print by the artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835 -1900) shows a Kabuki enactment of a battle between Samurai fighters in a bamboo grove. The warrior astride a brown horse raises his riding crop high above his head, ready to bring it down on his enemy.

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This paper pack contains 100 high-quality, 8.25-inch origami sheets printed with colorful Woodblock Prints by Hokusai. The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), is best known for his woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. The artist behind the world-famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Hokusai lived and worked in what is now modern day Tokyo during the Edo Period. This origami paper pack includes:100 sheets of high-quality origami paper12 colorful woodblock printsVibrant and bright colorsDouble-sided colorExtra Large 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 inch (21 cm) squaresStep-by-step instructions for 5 easy-to-fold origami projectsThese origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 carefully selected prints, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and

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A fascinating field guide to Philippine monsters and mythology!From award-winning authors Budgette Tan and David Hontiveros comes The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo —a 19th-century cryptozoologist's account of his encounters with the strange and magical creatures from Philippine legends and mythology.In this book, you'll come face-to-face with 36 mythical beasts including: The Kapre —A shape-shifter that morphs before your very eyes, disguising itself as what you think is your dog or your mom! The Mangalok —An angel-faced predator who feasts on human flesh! The Pugot —A headless beast aptly described as a "living, breathing volcano"! And many more! Pardo describes 36 fantastical animals in total, highlighting his encyclopedic knowledge of the unique creatures found in all parts of the Philippines (which is undeniable, even if he is a bit of a lout). Pardo's lost journal is full of eye-witness details of his exciting travels in search of mythical beings. Don't miss out on his extraordinary adventures!

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Learn to speak Chinese quickly with manga comics! This book teaches you all the basics of the Chinese language, including practical conversations, vocabulary, and how to write the basic characters—with manga comic strips for easy learning! It enables you to begin communicating effectively from the first day. All Chinese words and sentences are given in Chinese characters and hanyu pinyin romanized form for easy pronunciation, with English translations.Key features of this book include: 20 easy lessons with dialogues and manga-style comic strips Basic sentences and vocabulary used by young people in daily conversations Designed for self-study learners as well as beginning level classes Printable flash cards to help you learn the basic vocabulary Free online audio recordings of all the Chinese dialogues, vocabulary and exercises The book includes useful notes and explanations on pronunciation, the Chinese script, greetings and requests, basic sentence structure and vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, etiquette dos and don'ts, and important cultural notes. A useful bi-directional dictionary of commonly-used Chinese words and phrases is provided at the back.

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This paper pack contains 100 high-quality, large (8.25 inch) origami sheets printed with beautiful traditional Japanese Chiyogami patterns.This origami paper pack includes: 100 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique Japanese Chiyogami Patterns Bright, vibrant colors Double-sided color 8.25 x 8.25 inch (21 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 5 easy-to-fold origami projects These colorful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique Chiyogami patterns, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back.Warm up your origami skills with included instructions for 5 classic origami models: Butterfly Cat Head Bat Swordfish Seahorse

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This paper pack contains 500 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colorful and elegant marbled patterns.These stunning origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique patterns, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique patterns Bright, vibrant colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 6 easy-to-fold origami projects

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This paper pack contains 200 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colorful Woodblock Prints by Hokusai.The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849), is best known for his woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. The artist behind the world-famous The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Hokusai lived and worked in what is now modern day Tokyo during the Edo Period.This origami paper pack includes: 200 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 colorful woodblock prints Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Step-by-step instructions for 5 easy-to-fold origami projects These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 carefully selected prints, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back.Warm up your origami skills with included instructions for 5 classic origami models: Kimono Crane Square Bud Mother and Baby Duck Lily

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1000 piecesQuality design & easy to handle piecesFinished puzzle 24 x 18 inchesFeatures a vibrant photograph of Tokyo at nightThe Kabuki-cho entertainment district in Shinjuku, Tokyo is famous for its vibrant nightlife and neon signs

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This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with bright colors of the rainbow.These beautiful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different solid colors, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse. This provides aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the sheets.This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique colors Over 40 sheets of paper for each color Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 5 easy origami projects

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1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 29 x 20 inches (74 x 51 cm)Quality design & easy to handle piecesFeatures full color photos of more than 60 types of sushi and the names of eachThis fun and challenging puzzle will be enjoyed by the whole family (and may lead to sushi cravings!). It features more than 60 types of sushifrom nigiri and gunkan to norimaki and temaki. The name is written in English, Japanese and a romanized form under each photo, making this a great way to learn proper sushi terminology and make takeout ordering easier.

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1000 piecesFinished puzzle is 24 x 18 inches (61 x 46 cm)Quality design & easy to handle piecesFeatures a woodblock print by the well-known artist Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) and dates from 1891This scene by prolific ukiyo-e artist Toyohara Chikanobu (1838-1912) depicts a court lady beautifully adorned in her kimono, strolling through a scented garden on a warm summer's evening under the full moon. On the right, a young girl leans over the railing, while a woman plucks the strings of a koto (a 13-string zither) to accompany the stroller. Chikanobu's woodblock prints cover many common ukiyo-e subjects, but he is most famous for his portrayal of women's fashions, pastimes and customs.

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In 2014, Joko Widodo—popularly known as Jokowi—was elected the seventh president of the Republic of Indonesia, going on to win a second five-year term in 2019. Raised amid poverty in a riverside slum and with a background in the furniture export trade, Jokowi broke the mold for political leaders in the world's third-largest democracy. His meteoric rise came without the benefit of personal connections to the traditional elites who have dominated Indonesian politics for three-quarters of a century, making this a true "rags to riches" story.This new official biography tells the story of how the boy from the riverbank made it to the presidential palace in record time. Readers will learn how his personal background and heritage have created a distinctive style of politics and informed his ambitious development goals—including massive infrastructure projects, universal healthcare and a reimagining of Indonesia's educational system. It also looks at how a man raised with a traditionally Javanese worldview negotiates the tensions, contradictions and conflicts of this vast archipelagic nation.Written by a political insider with unparalleled access to the president and an intimate first-hand knowledge of his decision-making processes, this book is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the political present—and the future—of Southeast Asia's largest nation.

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Clarity. Health. Peace of mind. These are the goals of The Way of Tea.In this book, readers will learn more about all aspects of tea—from the practical to the spiritual—and how they can implement the accompanying ancient traditions into their modern life. With The Way of Tea, you'll start by tapping into the wisdom and insights of the Chinese tea masters, learn more about the distinct practices of the chanoyu ("tea ceremony"), and delve into the healthful and holistic benefits of drinking tea. With its antioxidants, polyphenols and amino acids, tea reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, can help prevent diabetes and eye disease, and improve dental health. Readers will also gain an appreciation for the meditative properties of tea and tea rituals. By engaging with and incorporating these mindfulness practices, you can journey down a path leading to calm and quietude, marked by a greater self-awareness and presence of mind. This new edition includes: An in-depth look at the health benefits of tea A brewing guide for beginners detailing the simple "leaves in a bowl" method Step-by-step introductions to the Bowl and Teapot tea ceremonies 48 pages of color photos, prints, and paintings from the author's extensive collection With the help of this book, you will develop a new appreciation for this soothing beverage as a means to both physical and spiritual wellness.

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Send a special message in these beautiful blue & white designed cards!With 24 cards and 8 unique designs, receiving a handwritten note in one of these will make your friends and family smile! Blank inside, these cards convey a heartfelt message for any occasion. 8 UNIQUE DESIGNS: Each box includes 8 different Blue & White designs— 3 cards of each design. Focusing on two colors—blue and white—these cards showcase their richness and versatility. Featuring motifs of flowers, seashells, mountains, and whimsical patterns, these cards are fitting for any occasion. 24 BLANK, FOLDED CARDS: Whether you're sending a card for a wedding, graduation, or birthday, these 24 blank cards allow you to personalize your own message Each card measures 4.5 x 3.75 inches and opens either horizontally or vertically. 25 Envelopes: With 24 sealable envelopes simply slip your handwritten card in; address and add a standard USPS stamp. The envelopes measure at 5 x 4 inches, which meets the U.S. Postal Service requirements for mailing with a standard stamp. The 24 envelopes provided feature a blue & white design to coordinate with the cards. Inspired by Traditional Japanese Artwork: Common in shibori and sashiko, blue and white have an extensive history in Japan. Traditionally, white represents purity, truth, simplicity, and humility. Blue signifies calmness, stability, and security. Combined, these two colors are often emblematic of water, reflecting nature and the flow of life—common values in Japanese culture. What emerge are enchanting cards that echo both life's impermanence and simplicity.

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From selecting yarns and learning basic crochet stitches to assembling your doll or animal and adding whimsical details, The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals makes any amigurumi project possible!Hundreds of photos demonstrate the best crochet stitches to use, along with lessons on how to assemble amigurumi figures correctly and give them more personality. All the basic stitches and steps are explained in detail, including extra directions for left-handed crafters.This is the official guide created by The Japan Amigurumi Association—whose thousands of members are found all over Japan, the original home of amigurumi. It provides an authoritative overview of techniques and includes all the information that amigurumi enthusiasts need to know to create their own toy.This indispensable book shows you how to: Shape and proportion expressive heads, limbs and tails Assemble all the pieces together in a way that makes your toy come alive Add armatures so your toys can bend and stand on their own Create facial features that give your toy attitude and personality Make cute little accessories (zakka) like mittens, scarves and purses The Complete Guide to Crochet Dolls and Animals includes 3 start to finish project lessons to practice the skills you learn. Then style your own amigurumi with over 1,500 color photos and detailed diagrams instructing more than 100 crochet stitch techniques. This is a book you'll refer to again and again. Open it up, and get ready to crochet!

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Mend, rethink, transform, recreate!Mending With Love shows you how to apply embroidery, patching, darning, felting, stamping and a little crochet to worn pieces of clothing or household items. Instead of stowing or throwing away damaged pieces that hold happy memories, you can employ these beautiful and sustainable ideas to give them a new life.With this book, you'll learn how to: Repair knitted and woven fabrics Work with flat and curved surfaces Artfully repair comfy, well-made socks and gloves Make a statement with creative patching Fill in holes with roving using felting techniques Use embroidery to visibly mend frays or damage from the odd cat claw Apply other tips and techniques to torn, worn, or stained favorites Creative as well as practical, mending is both a source of pleasure and an eco-friendly fashion statement. Instead of buying more stuff with less meaning, this method allows you to hold on to the things that have a special place in your heart.

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