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Book Synopsis Waiting for Hanami by : J. P. TAKAHASHI
Download or read book Waiting for Hanami written by J. P. TAKAHASHI and published by . This book was released on 2025-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. P. Takahashi and HifuMiyo deliver the moving story about a young Japanese girl who has eagerly awaited her mixed-family reunion at the cherry blossom festival, but when nerves strike on the day, a cousin helps her learn more about their family tree and together they watch new bonds blossom. Spring has finally come. Sai has been waiting all year for the tree's green buds to turn pink. For the cherry blossoms to finally burst open. For her big family reunion at the sakura festival. Relatives from far and wide are gathering at last, but there are some family members she recognizes only from video screens and phone calls. Among the crowd, Sai seems to shrink down . . . Until she meets her cousin Avi. It's an instant click. And together, they dream up a special way to dive deep into their family history--and honor the blooming of new connections.
Download or read book The Sakura Obsession written by Naoko Abe and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, the flowering of cherry blossoms marks the beginning of spring. But if it weren’t for the pioneering work of an English eccentric, Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram, Japan’s beloved cherry blossoms could have gone extinct. Ingram first fell in love with the sakura, or cherry tree, when he visited Japan on his honeymoon in 1907 and was so taken with the plant that he brought back hundreds of cuttings with him to England. Years later, upon learning that the Great White Cherry had virtually disappeared from Japan, he buried a living cutting from his own collection in a potato and repatriated it via the Trans-Siberian Express. In the years that followed, Ingram sent more than 100 varieties of cherry tree to new homes around the globe. As much a history of the cherry blossom in Japan as it is the story of one remarkable man, The Sakura Obsession follows the flower from its significance as a symbol of the imperial court, through the dark days of the Second World War, and up to the present-day worldwide fascination with this iconic blossom.
Download or read book The Members written by Steven Notgrass and published by Steven Matthew Notgrass. This book was released on with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a war broke between the Heavens and the Darklands, Tarka, along with the angels divided and created the boundaries of Reseda. After splitting all families who fought into their own sections of the freed world and now in the late years of his life, Tarka would send his oldest child along with the oldest Arcadian to Apostasy. Soon the other bloodlines would send their heirs, then the next generation theirs, until it was decided that all eight would send their oldest child to one day all meet in Apostasy. Now many generations have passed, Vas Otsa, heir to the Otsa and Member must fulfill his family's history of protecting Leila’s Forest and remaining faithful to the Three Angels, the primary religion of the Otsa and Tosa.
Book Synopsis Sakura's Cherry Blossoms by : Robert Paul Weston
Download or read book Sakura's Cherry Blossoms written by Robert Paul Weston and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A warm, gorgeous exploration of a little girl's experience immigrating to a new country and missing her home and her grandmother, who still lives far away. Sakura's dad gets a new job in America, so she and her parents make the move from their home in Japan. When she arrives in the States, most of all she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. She wonders how she'll ever feel at home in this new place, with its unfamiliar language and landscape. One day, she meets her neighbor, a boy named Luke, and begins to feel a little more settled. When her grandmother becomes ill, though, her family takes a trip back to Japan. Sakura is sad when she returns to the States and once again reflects on all she misses. Luke does his best to cheer her up -- and tells her about a surprise he knows she'll love, but she'll have to wait till spring. In the meantime, Sakura and Luke's friendship blooms and finally, when spring comes, Luke takes her to see the cherry blossom trees flowering right there in her new neighborhood. Sakura's Cherry Blossoms captures the beauty of the healing power of friendship through Weston's Japanese poetry-inspired text and Saburi's breathtaking illustrations.
Book Synopsis Japan in the 21st Century by : Pradyumna Karan
Download or read book Japan in the 21st Century written by Pradyumna Karan and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2010-09-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient civilization of Japan, with its Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, is also closely associated with all that is new and modern. Looking outward, Japan sees what it has become since Hiroshima: the world’s second-largest economy, a source of fury and wonder, a power without arms. Looking inward, Japan sees old ways shaken and new ones developing at a hectic pace. Japan in the Twenty-first Century offers compelling insights into the current realities of the country and investigates the crucial political, economic, demographic, and environmental challenges that face the nation. A combination of text, maps, and photographs provides an essential understanding of Japan’s geography, cultural heritage, demography, economic and political development, and of many other important issues. Pradyumna P. Karan explores the obstacles and opportunities that will shape Japan and affect the world community in the coming years. He highlights strategies and policies that will facilitate economic and political change and stimulate the development of effective institutions for long-term, sustainable prosperity and economic vitality. Unique field reports drawn from direct observations of events and places in Japan illuminate Japanese traditions and sensibilities. The first full-length English-language textbook on Japan’s geography, culture, politics, and economy to appear in nearly four decades, Japan in the Twenty-first Century will be a vital resource for researchers, academics, general readers, and students of Japan. Pradyumna P. Karan, professor of geography and Japan studies at the University of Kentucky, is the author or editor of numerous books on Asian geography and culture, including The Japanese City and Japan in the Bluegrass.
Book Synopsis Cherry Blossom Epiphany -- The Poetry and Philosophy of a Flowering Tree by : Robin D. Gill
Download or read book Cherry Blossom Epiphany -- The Poetry and Philosophy of a Flowering Tree written by Robin D. Gill and published by Paraverse Press. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cherry Blossom Epiphany - the poetry and philosophy of a flowering tree - a selection, translation and lengthy explication of 3000 haiku, waka, senryû and kyôka about a major theme from I.P.O.O.H. (In Praise Of Olde Haiku)by robin d. gill 1. Haiku -Translation from Japanese to English 2. Japanese poetry - 8c-20c - waka, haiku and senryû 3. Natural History - flowering cherries 4. Japan - Culture - Edo Era 5. Nonfiction - Literature 6. Translation - applied 7. You tell me! If the solemn yet happy New Year's is the most important celebration of Japanese (Yamato) ethnic culture, and the quiet aesthetic practice of Moon-viewing in the fall the most elegant expression of Pan-Asian Buddhism=religion, the subject of this book, Blossom-viewing - which generally means sitting down together in vast crowds to drink, dance, sing and otherwise enjoy the flowering cherry in full-bloom - is less a rite than a riot (a word originally meaning an 'uproar'). The major carnival of the year, it is unusual for being held on a date that is not determined by astronomy, astrology or the accidents of history as most such events are in literate cultures. It takes place whenever the cherry trees are good and ready. Enjoyed in the flesh, the blossom-viewing, or hanami, is also of the mind, so much so, in fact, that poetry is often credited with the spread of the practice over the centuries from the Imperial courts to the maids of Edo. Nobles enjoyed link-verse contests presided over by famous poet-judges. Hermits hung poems feting this flower of flowers (to say the generic "flower" = hana in Japanese connotes "cherry!") on strips of paper from the branches of lone trees where only the wind would read them. In the Occident, too, flowers embody beauty and serve as reminders of mortality, but there is no flower that, like the cherry blossom, stands for all flowers. Even the rose, by any name, cannot compare with the sakura in depth and breadth of poetic trope or viewing practice. In Cherry Blossom Epiphany, Robin D. Gill hopes to help readers experience, metaphysically, some of this alternative world. Haiku is a hyper-short (17-syllabet or 7-beat) Japanese poem directly or indirectly touching upon seasonal phenomena, natural or cultural. Literally millions of these ku have been written, some, perhaps, many times, about the flowering cherry (sakura), and the human activity associated with it, blossom-viewing (hanami). As the most popular theme in traditional haiku (haikai), cherry-blossom ku tend to be overlooked by modern critics more interested in creativity expressed with fresh subjects; but this embarrassment of riches has much to offer the poet who is pushed to come up with something, anything, different from the rest and allows the editor to select from what is, for all practical purposes, an infinite number of ku. Literary critics, take note: Like Rise, Ye Sea Slugs! (2003) and Fly-ku! (2004), this book not only explores new ways to anthologize poetry but demonstrates the practice of multiple readings (an average of two per ku) as part of a composite translation turned into an object of art by innovative clustering. Book-collectors might further note that while Cherry Blossom Epiphany may not be hardback, it takes advantage of the many symbols included with Japanese font to introduce design ornamentation (the circle within the circle, the reverse (Buddhist) swastika, etc.) hitherto not found in English language print. It is a one-of-a-kind work of design by the author.
Book Synopsis Hanami: Blooming with Joy and Appreciation by : Thomas Jacob
Download or read book Hanami: Blooming with Joy and Appreciation written by Thomas Jacob and published by Thomas Jacob. This book was released on 2024-03-21 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you long to cultivate joy and appreciation in your daily life? Look no further than the ancient Japanese tradition of Hanami, the cherished ritual of cherry blossom viewing. Hanami is more than just admiring beautiful flowers; it's a philosophy of embracing the fleeting nature of beauty and finding profound joy in the present moment. This captivating book invites you to embark on a journey through the world of Hanami, offering practical tools and insights to: Uncover the History and Significance of Hanami: Discover the rich history of this Japanese tradition and understand its cultural significance. Embrace Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics: Learn to appreciate the beauty of imperfection and impermanence, a core tenet of Hanami and Japanese aesthetics. Cultivate Mindfulness: Explore techniques for cultivating present-moment awareness and savoring the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms. Practice Gratitude: Develop a deeper sense of appreciation for the simple joys in life, inspired by the fleeting blooms. Live with Intention: Integrate the lessons of Hanami into your daily routine, fostering greater joy and meaning in your life. Hanami: Blooming with Joy and Appreciation is more than just a book; it's an experience. Inside you'll find: Vivid Descriptions: Immerse yourself in the captivating world of cherry blossoms through evocative descriptions. Inspirational Stories: Discover how others have incorporated Hanami principles into their lives for greater fulfillment. Guided Practices: Engage in a variety of practical exercises and activities to cultivate joy and appreciation. Breathtaking Images: Enhance your understanding and appreciation for cherry blossoms with beautiful photographs. Whether you're a seasoned Japanophile or simply seeking to enrich your life with more joy, Hanami: Blooming with Joy and Appreciation offers a transformative journey towards finding beauty and appreciating the present moment, just like the fleeting blooms of a cherry blossom.**
Book Synopsis Performance and Appropriation by : Michel Conan
Download or read book Performance and Appropriation written by Michel Conan and published by Dumbarton Oaks. This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking with the idea that gardens are places of indulgence and escapism, these studies of ritualized practices reveal that gardens in Europe, Asia, the United States, and the Caribbean have in fact made significant contributions to cultural change. This book demonstrates methods and the striking results of garden reception studies. The first section explores how cultural changes occur, and devotes chapters to public landscapes in the Netherlands, seventeenth-century Parisian gardens, Freemason gardens in Tuscany, nineteenth-century Scottish kitchen gardens, and the public parks of Edo and modern Tokyo. The second part provides striking examples of construction of self in vernacular gardens in Guadeloupe and American Japanese-style gardens in California. Finally, the third section analyzes struggles for political change in gardens of Yuan China and modern Britain.
Book Synopsis The Haiku Apprentice by : Abigail Friedman
Download or read book The Haiku Apprentice written by Abigail Friedman and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abigail Friedman was an American diplomat in Tokyo, not a writer. A chance encounter leads her to a haiku group, where she discovers poetry that anyone can enjoy writing. Her teacher and fellow haiku group members instruct her in seasonal flora and fauna, and gradually she learns to describe the world in plain words, becoming one of the millions in Japan who lead a haiku life. This is the author's story of her literary and cultural voyage, and more: it is an invitation to readers to form their own neighborhood haiku groups and, like her, learn to see the world anew.
Book Synopsis Behind His Scarf by : Stephanie Atkins
Download or read book Behind His Scarf written by Stephanie Atkins and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind His Scarf follows the two new students of Kaiun High School. Sakura is a quiet, hard working girl with golden hair; whilst Lucifer is a rebellious boy with a terrible temper. Their worlds become entwined when Lucifer finds out Sakura's secret and forces her to go out with him. Mortified by the agreement, Sakura learns the truth about Lucifer and begins questioning her own past. Discovering the kinder side of Lucifer, Sakura gets dragged into his world and finds much more than she bargained for.
Book Synopsis Falling for Sakura: A FREE Slow-Burn Contemporary Billionaire New Adult Menage Romance by : Alexia Praks
Download or read book Falling for Sakura: A FREE Slow-Burn Contemporary Billionaire New Adult Menage Romance written by Alexia Praks and published by Alexia Praks. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Sakura once again meets the gorgeous brothers, Sebastian and Darcy Princeton, forbidden feelings are awakened and old flame ignites. Sakura is accustomed to being rejected, hated, bullied, and unloved. When she is taken in by the wealthy Princetons, she works hard to earn the family’s trust and love. Her endeavor, however, ultimately leads to a series of unfortunate incidents. Now years later, the twenty-three-year-old beauty dreads the moment she once again has to meet the drop-dead gorgeous Princeton brothers, due to arrive for their cousin’s wedding. Dodging their very presence is next to impossible since the brothers are attracted to her like moths to a flame and thwart her escapes at every turn. This leads to ungodly, tempting situations, awakens forbidden feelings, and ignites old flames that have been suppressed and lying dormant for many years. When she finds them competing for her, she is torn between Sebastian Princeton, the brother who loves her and watches over her from a distance, and Darcy Princeton, the brother who was once her best friend and now secretly yearns for her forgiveness and her love once again. Falling for Sakura is a slow-burn menage romance. Please note this book ends in a cliff-hanger. The romantic happy ending concludes in book 3.
Download or read book The Sea Dragon written by Li Donghao and published by Sellene Chardou. This book was released on with total page 3072 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along the river, hundreds of huge cargo ships are moored in the port, and they have been discharged for a long time. Every cargo ship has lights on. From a distance, the scenery is quite spectacular.
Book Synopsis The Story of Sakura by : Kita Sparkles
Download or read book The Story of Sakura written by Kita Sparkles and published by AB Discovery. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kita Sparkles brings us the complete four-novel story of Sakura and her friends. Sakura is a young Japanese-American girl who has always wanted to remain as a baby in diapers, sleeping in a crib and using a pacifier. This book is the story of her life from a young girl through school and into College. Along the way she meets friends who are either like her or accept her as a 'still-baby' along with adults who accept her and help her live her life to the full. It is a wonderful book that many of us can relate to and most would wish our families had been as accepting of the deep desire to be a baby again.
Download or read book Moon Japan written by Jonathan DeHart and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 1292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the world's busiest intersection to the most serene hot springs, modernity and tradition mingle in Japan. Experience the natural wonder and rich culture of a country unlike any other with Moon Japan. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries including a two week 'Best of Japan' and a week in and around Tokyo The top sights and unique experiences: Wander the shrines and temples of Ueno-koen park and stop in Tokyo National Museum for world-renowned Japanese art. Learn about samurai heritage in Sanmachi Suji or zazen meditation at the Buddhist temples of Kyoto, and get an unforgettable lesson in 20th century history at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Outdoor adventures: Hike the trails of Mt. Fuji or the river-filled valley of Kamikochi and relax in a communal onsen hot spring. Ski or snowboard at a world-class resort, surf in the Pacific off the coast of Shikoku, or dive along the coral reefs of Okinawa The best local flavors: Feast on ramen or an elaborate spread of sushi, sample fresh seafood at the world's largest fish market in Tokyo, and drink your way through the famed beer scene in Sapporo Honest insight from American expat and longtime Tokyo local Jonathan DeHart Full-color, vibrant photos throughout Detailed maps and useful tips for navigating public transportation Focused coverage of Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima and Miyajima, Okinawa, Tohoku and Hokkaido, Shikoku and Kyushu, and more Helpful resources on Covid-19 and traveling to Japan Thorough background information on the landscape, wildlife, history, government, and culture Handy tools including health and safety tips, customs and conduct, and information for LGBTQ, female, and senior travelers, as well as families and travelers with disabilities With Moon's practical advice and insider tips, you can experience the best of Japan. Just exploring the major cities? Check out Moon Tokyo, Kyoto & Hiroshima. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Book Synopsis Sakura, Megan And Summer: I know her so well by : Kita Sparkles
Download or read book Sakura, Megan And Summer: I know her so well written by Kita Sparkles and published by AB Discovery. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this 5th instalment of the charming Sakura Series, Sakura, Megan, and Summer are still at college and still 24/7 diapered and enjoying their little times. But everyone grows up - at least in some ways. The girls - who are now reaching adulthood - find romantic partners but the diapers remain. As if they could ever stop wearing them! There is fun, adventure, danger and the sheer wonder of growing up as littles among friends and family that accept them as such. This is perhaps how most of us wish real life was like. A sheer delight to read and enjoy.
Book Synopsis Windows of My Life by : Munira Husein
Download or read book Windows of My Life written by Munira Husein and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-12-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple-minded and optimistic in nature - Aaiman cherishes every opportunity life offers her. She is an 18 year old who is dreamy and shy- eagerly opening up different windows in her life with zest and happiness. She always finds a way to tackle every problem. However, this time an old long forgotten letter resurfaces in her life. Will this letter change her life forever? Or as usual will she be able to accept her reality with conviction and faith – and move on? As we move along her journey, we are reminded that whatever life throws our way, we can choose to experience it with joy and positivity.
Download or read book Cherry written by Constance L. Kirker and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ripe, sensuous, irresistible: the cherry tree and its stunning blossoms conjure up many literal, metaphorical, and visceral sensations. We enjoy cherry picking, a cherry on top, and even, on occasion, losing one’s cherry. Cherries have been consumed since prehistoric times, reaching great popularity among the ancient Romans. They have come to symbolize such divergent concepts as fertility, innocence, and seductiveness, inspiring Dutch still-life paintings, Freudian theory, contemporary pop artists, and one of the first food emojis. In Japan and other Asian cultures, the short-lived but beautiful cherry blossoms are important elements throughout art and literature. In this intriguing natural and cultural history, Constance L. Kirker and Mary Newman recount the origins, legends, celebrations, production, and health benefits of this beloved tree.
