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This gorgeous guide to Japanese life chronicles more than 60 native Japanese objects. Each object featured is accompanied by detailed text describing its historical significance and place in everyday Japanese life. You'll learn about the origins and uses of everything from folding paper fans to lacquerware combs to ceramic tea bowls. The perfect introduction to Japan, Things Japanese offers an innovative look into this diverse and fascinating culture.
About the Author
Nicholas Bornoff, a film critic for the Japan Times', is the author of National Geographic Traveler Series Guide to Japan. Michael Freeman began a full-time photographic career in 1973. He has photographed extensively for magazines such as Smithsonian and Conde Nast Traveler.
This gorgeous guide to Japanese life chronicles more than 60 native Japanese objects. Each object featured is accompanied by detailed text describing its historical significance and place in everyday Japanese life. You'll learn about the origins and uses of everything from folding paper fans to lacquerware combs to ceramic tea bowls. The perfect introduction to Japan, Things Japanese offers an innovative look into this diverse and fascinating culture.
About the Author
Nicholas Bornoff, a film critic for the Japan Times', is the author of National Geographic Traveler Series Guide to Japan. Michael Freeman began a full-time photographic career in 1973. He has photographed extensively for magazines such as Smithsonian and Conde Nast Traveler.
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Although they abhored cluttering their stark interiors, when the wealthy Japanese set out to impress visitors, they did it often with lacquer-ware. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
koi nobori, toothpick holder, tatami mats, tea ceremony, floating world, woodblock prints Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Although they abhored cluttering their stark interiors, when the wealthy Japanese set out to impress visitors, they did it often with lacquer-ware. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
koi nobori, toothpick holder, tatami mats, tea ceremony, floating world, woodblock prints Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New Year, Edward Morse, Hina Matsuri, Toyotomi Hideyoshi New!
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- The Book of Tea (Kodansha Bilingual Books) (Japanese Edition) by Kakuzo Okakura on page 97, page 134, and Back Matter
- The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura on page 97, page 134, and Back Matter
- Japanese Print by Hugo Munsterberg in Back Matter
- Images from the Floating World by Richard Lane in Back Matter
- Truth About Japan by Andrew Watt in Back Matter
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