Be More Japan
Be More Japan

Author: DK Eyewitness

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-07-30

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1465497099

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Whether you're dreaming about your first journey, revisiting the trip of a lifetime or simply in love with all things Japan, Be More Japan will transport you to this fascinating country. Dive into the thrilling and serene world of Shinto monks, street food vendors, anime characters, Okinawan centenarians, technological innovators, J-Pop megastars, ancient philosophers, onsen dwellers and so many more. There are so many ways to fall in love with Japan. It's home to one of the world's most unique cultures: a perfectly balanced celebration of past traditions; the vibrancy of now and the need to look fearlessly into the future. From architecture to martial arts; from ramen to robots; kawaii to Kusama; ikigai to ikebana; towering skyscrapers to shrines - Be More Japan uncovers the art and creativity behind modern Japanese living through its kaleidoscope of contrasting places, people and practices. With beautiful design throughout and with each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan invites you to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life.

Japanese Buddhist Pilgrimage
Japanese Buddhist Pilgrimage

Author: Michael Pye

Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK)

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845539177

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This is the first comprehensive study of all the major and many of the minor routes, The book also examines how the practice of circulatory pilgrimage developed among the shrines and temples for the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, and beyond them to the rather different world of Shintō.

History of Japanese Art
History of Japanese Art

Author: Noritake Tsuda

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2009-06-10

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1462916783

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A History of Japanese Art offers readers a comprehensive view of Japanese art through Japanese eyes--a view that is the most revealing of all perspectives. At the same time, it provides readers with a guide to the places in Japan where the best and most representative creations of Japanese art are to be seen.