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Parting the Mists

Author : Aida Yuen Wong
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824829520
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Parting the Mists written by Aida Yuen Wong and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Parting the Mists, Aida Yuen Wong makes a convincing argument that the forging of a national tradition in modern China was frequently pursued in association with rather than in rejection of Japan. The focus of her book is on Japan’s integral role in the invention of "national-style painting," or guohua, in early-twentieth-century China. Guohua, referring to brush paintings on traditional formats, is often misconstrued as a residual conservatism from the dynastic age that barricaded itself within classical traditions. Wong places this art form at the forefront of cross-cultural exchange. Notable proponents of guohua (e.g., Chen Hengke, Jin Cheng, Fu Baoshi, and Gao Jianfu) are discussed in connection with Japan, where they discovered stylistic and ideological paradigms consonant with the empowering of "Asian/Oriental" cultural practices against the backdrop of encroaching westernization. Not just a "window on the West," Japan stood as an informant of China modernism in its own right. The first book in English devoted to Sino-Japanese dialogues in modern art, Parting the Mists explores the sensitive phenomenon of Japanism in the practice and theory of Chinese painting. Wong carries out a methodologically agile study that sheds light on multiple spheres: stylistic and iconographic innovations, history writing, art theory, patronage and the market, geopolitics, the creation of artists’ societies, and exhibitions. Without avoiding the dark history of Japanese imperialism, she provides a nuanced reading of Chinese views about Japan and the two countries’ convergent, and often colliding, courses of nationalism.

Geek in Japan

Author : Hector Garcia
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462920020
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Geek in Japan written by Hector Garcia and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new chapters on Japanese video games, architecture, and a special section on visiting Kyoto. Reinvented for the internet age, it's packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs, presenting all the touchstones of both traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. The expansive range of topics include: Bushido, Geisha, Samurai, Shintoism, and Buddhism Traditional arts and disciplines like Ukiyo-e, Ikebana, Zen meditation, calligraphy, martial arts, and the tea ceremony Insightful essays on code words and social mores; dating and drinking rituals; working and living conditions and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Japanese Japanese pop culture genres and their subcultures, like otaku, gals, visual kei, and cosplay For visitors, the author includes a mini guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo as well as tips on special places of interest in other parts of Japan. Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful, and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles around the world.

Lonely Planet Discover Japan

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1787011828
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Discover Japan written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet's Discover Japan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. See traditional geisha in Kyoto, hike up Mt Fuji, or shop around the clock in Tokyo; all with your trusted travel companion.

Water from the Sun and Discovering Japan

Author : Bret Easton Ellis
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1447211286
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (472 download)

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Download or read book Water from the Sun and Discovering Japan written by Bret Easton Ellis and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-12-02 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in the short story collection, The Informers, Water from the Sun and Discovering Japan is part of the Picador Shots range of short reads. Bret Easton Ellis’s two short stories, Water from the Sun and Discovering Japan, chronicle the lives of a group of Los Angeles residents all of them suffering from nothing less that death of the soul. Ellis has an immense gift for dialogue, off-the-wall humour, merciless description and exotic bleakness. In Water from the Sun, Cheryl Lane is going under. Her marriage to William has broken down, she has moved in with a young boy half her age who is more interested in other young boys that in her and she keeps not turning up at work, the one area of her life that seems to be in good working order. To keep afloat she drinks, she shops and she takes pills. Would meeting up with William, something she has been avoiding like everything else in her life, give her what she needs anyway? In Discovering Japan, Bryan, is on tour. His manager, Roger, has taken him to Tokyo to promote his record and do a few gigs. But to get Roger out of hotel room, off the drink, drugs and women is going to be a tall enough feet itself for Bryan. Written with spare and hypnotic prose, this is a story about a man hell-bent on destruction by a writer deeply concerned with the moral decline of our society.

Discovering the Arts of Japan

Author : Stephanie Wada
Publisher : Abbeville Press
ISBN 13 : 9780789210357
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Discovering the Arts of Japan written by Stephanie Wada and published by Abbeville Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early years - Introduction of Buddhism - The zenith of court culture - The court and the Shogunante - Aesthetics of warrior rule - The gilded road to unification - Tokagawa control and the rise of the bourgeoisie - Eyes to the West: the Meiji restoration.

Drug Discovery in Japan

Author : Sadao Nagaoka
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811389063
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Download or read book Drug Discovery in Japan written by Sadao Nagaoka and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes the drug-discovery process in Japan, based on detailed case studies of 12 groups of 15 innovative drugs. It covers the first statin in the world up to the recent major breakthrough in cancer therapy, the recent immune checkpoint inhibitor, the scientific discovery for which a 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Prof. Tasuku Honjo, Kyoto University. The book shows the pervasive high uncertainty in drug discovery: frequent occurrences of unexpected difficulties, discontinuations, serendipities, and good luck, significantly because drug discovery starts when the underlying science is incomplete. Thus, there exist dynamic interactions between scientific progress and drug discovery. High uncertainty also makes the value of an entrepreneurial scientist high. Such scientists fill the knowledge gaps by absorbing external scientific progress and by relentless pursuit of possibilities through their own research, often including unauthorized research, to overcome crises. Further, high uncertainty and its resolution significantly characterize the evolution of competition in the drug industry. The patent system promotes innovation under high uncertainty not only by enhancing appropriability of R&D investment but also by facilitating the combination of knowledge and capabilities among different firms through disclosure. Understanding such a process significantly benefits the creation of innovation management and policy practices.

The Japanese Discovery of Europe, 1720-1830

Author : Donald Keene
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780804774161
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (741 download)

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Download or read book The Japanese Discovery of Europe, 1720-1830 written by Donald Keene and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1969-06-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an account of the growth and uses of Western learning in Japan from 1720 to 1830. These are the dates of the beginning of official interest in Western learning and of the expulsion of Siebold from the country, the first stage of a crisis that could be resolved only by the opening of the country of the West. The century and more included by the two dates was a most important period in Japanese history, when intellectuals, rebelling at the isolation of their country, desperately sought knowledge from abroad. The amazing energy and enthusiasm of men like Honda Toshiaki made possible the spectacular changes in Japan, which are all too often credited to the arrival of Commodore Perry. The author chose Honda Toshiaki (1744-1821) as his central figure. A page from any one of Honda's writings suffices to show that with him one has entered a new age, that of modern Japan. One finds in his books a new spirit, restless, curious and receptive. There is in him the wonder at new discoveries, the delight in widening horizons. Honda took a kind of pleasure even in revealing that Japan, after all, was only a small island in a large world. To the Japanese who had thought of Chinese civilization as being immemorial antiquity, he declared that Egypt's was thousands of years older and far superior. The world, he discovered, was full of wonderful things, and he insisted that Japan take advantage of them. Honda looked at Japan as he thought a Westerner might, and saw things that had to be changed, terrible drains on the country's moral and physical strength. Within him sprang the conviction that Japan must become one of the great nations of the world.

Uniquely Japan

Author : Abby Denson
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462923100
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Uniquely Japan written by Abby Denson and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly decorated manhole covers, pink polka-dotted backhoes, toilets with warmable seats, blow dryers (and other bells and whistles). It's just another day in Japan, where the futuristic and zany stands side-by-side with the rooted and the venerable, and there's a festival going on somewhere almost every day of the year. In Uniquely Japan, Abby Denson--author of Cool Japan Guide and Cool Tokyo Guide--uses her own personal drawings and photos to highlight the things that make Japan truly different from every other place on the planet. From the ramen and sushi we've all come to love to the fantastic creatures who now star in their own video games and anime, the comic artist takes you on a romp through Japan's distinctive popular and traditional culture. Here are just a few of the favorite bits and pieces Abby presents: Vending machines for everything from eggs to electronics Tiny alleyways where you may come across a shrine--or a hip-hop bar Silly mascots promoting serious businesses Whimsical architecture for neighborhood police stations Stamps for your name (no signature is complete without one), or to collect at railway stations and castles Colorfully painted, hardworking construction vehicles that beep and talk as you pass by And, of course, the ridiculously delicious food: noodles, bento boxes, and gorgeous sweets From kimono to kawaii, Japan has endless ways to astonish visitors. This book offers a fun opportunity for armchair travel and reminds you to keep your eyes wide open when you do get to visit Japan in person!

Discover Japan

Author : Chris Rowthorn
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 9781742205670
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Discover Japan written by Chris Rowthorn and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2015-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most authoritative highlights guide to Japan; Incl. Coverage of post-tsunami Tohoku (northern Honschu); Illustrated features on top sights Tokyo National Museum and Todai-ji (Todai temple in Nara).

Discovering Today's Japan

Author : Laurie Blackstock
Publisher : Oxford University Press Canada
ISBN 13 : 9780195413304
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Discovering Today's Japan written by Laurie Blackstock and published by Oxford University Press Canada. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This teacher's guide accompanies Discovering Today's Japan, part of the Discovery series which introduces the reader to a land of great contrasts: Japan at the end of the 20th. century.

Japan in 100 Words

Author : Ornella Civardi
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462921957
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Japan in 100 Words written by Ornella Civardi and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be discovered by the West, Japan in 100 Words covers it all. Readers will learn more about: Chochin--decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya Fugu--the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfish J-pop--the now widely popular musical genre Karoshi--literally translated as "overwork death" Omiai--the Japanese version of an arranged marriage And much more! The beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places and objects to life--making it the perfect addition to any Japanophiles library or a fun and useful introductory guide for a first-time visitor to Japan.

K Is for Kabuki

Author : Gloria Whelan
Publisher : Weigl
ISBN 13 : 9781489652126
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book K Is for Kabuki written by Gloria Whelan and published by Weigl. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the letters of the alphabet with colorful illustrations and text that describes the culture and history of Japan.

Beautiful World Japan

Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
ISBN 13 : 1788685482
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (886 download)

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Download or read book Beautiful World Japan written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve inside the myriad landscapes of Japan with this stunning collection of photographs and discover the nation's extraordinary diversity of places, people and experiences - from moments in awe-inspiring cities to quiet escapes in remote, exotic corners. Beautiful World Japan is the perfect way to lose yourself in the country. Striking photos fill each page, while special gatefolds open to reveal magnificent panoramas. If you've been, retrace your steps and relive the time you spent there. If you haven't, this book is the perfect way to start planning an adventure. We've divided the contents into states and territories. Begin your journey in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, a place of hot springs, wilderness, forests and volcanoes, before moving through the country to the southern island of Okinawa, home to amazing cuisine, unique traditions and turquoise waters. On this journey you'll find powdered ski resorts, snow-covered national parks, indigenous animals and birds, gorges and dramatic waterfalls. You'll then discover sprawling neon jungles, Tokyo in cherry blossom season, ancient temples of Kyoto, powerful memorials, lush rice fields and delectable cuisine. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Languages and Identities in a Transitional Japan

Author : Ikuko Nakane
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317961897
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Languages and Identities in a Transitional Japan written by Ikuko Nakane and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-20 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the transition from the era of internationalization into the era of globalization of Japan by focusing on language and identity as its central themes. By taking an interdisciplinary approach covering education, cultural studies, linguistics and policy-making, the chapters in this book raise certain questions of what constitutes contemporary Japanese culture, Japanese identity and multilingualism and what they mean to local people, including those who do not reside in Japan but are engaged with Japan in some way within the global community. Topics include the role of technology in the spread of Japanese language and culture, hybrid language use in an urban context, the Japanese language as a lingua franca in China, and the identity construction of heritage Japanese language speakers in Australia. The authors do not limit themselves to examining only the Japanese language or the Japanese national/cultural identity, but also explore multilingual practices and multiple/fluid identities in "a transitional Japan." Overall, the book responds to the basic need for better accounts of language and identity of Japan, particularly in the context of increased migration and mobility.

Discovering Cultural Japan

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Discovering Cultural Japan written by Boye De Mente and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Shōjo Across Media

Author : Jaqueline Berndt
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030014851
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Shōjo Across Media written by Jaqueline Berndt and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-22 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the 2000s, the Japanese word shōjo has gained global currency, accompanying the transcultural spread of other popular Japanese media such as manga and anime. The term refers to both a character type specifically, as well as commercial genres marketed to female audiences more generally. Through its diverse chapters this edited collection introduces the two main currents of shōjo research: on the one hand, historical investigations of Japan’s modern girl culture and its representations, informed by Japanese-studies and gender-studies concerns; on the other hand, explorations of the transcultural performativity of shōjo as a crafted concept and affect-prone code, shaped by media studies, genre theory, and fan-culture research. While acknowledging that shōjo has mediated multiple discourses throughout the twentieth century—discourses on Japan and its modernity, consumption and consumerism, non-hegemonic gender, and also technology—this volume shifts the focus to shōjo mediations, stretching from media by and for actual girls, to shōjo as media. As a result, the Japan-derived concept, while still situated, begins to offer possibilities for broader conceptualizations of girlness within the contemporary global digital mediascape.

The Success of 7-Eleven Japan

Author : Akira Ishikawa
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9789812380302
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The Success of 7-Eleven Japan written by Akira Ishikawa and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1998 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When analyzing 7-Eleven Japan's advanced and innovative management style, the authors of this book explore and highlight the existence of the "integrated information system", a symbol of the competitiveness of 7-Eleven Japan. This is because of the key role it plays not only in forming 7-Eleven Japan's corporate strategy but also in developing its functional strategies for logistic support, merchandising and store operations.