Japanese Art

Discover the treasure trove of Japanese cultural heritage with "Timeless Elegance," an in-depth exploration of the country’s rich textile traditions. For those captivated by the delicate dance of thread and fabric, this eBook is your gateway to understanding the intricate world behind Japan's most celebrated textiles. Begin your journey with the spiritual philosophy that has shaped the Japanese textile art for centuries. Dive deep into the historic realms where the fabric is not merely material but a tapestry of meaning, symbolism, and spiritual depth. The Art of Kimono awaits to envelop ...

Japanese animation—or anime—holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early days of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy to Makoto Shinkai’s astounding success with Your Name, anime has left an undeniable impact on our culture. Anime Impact explores the impression the medium has left on various fans with detailed discussions on television shows and movies from the 1960s all the way to the present.

Discover the tranquil world of Ikebana, the revered Japanese art that transforms simple floral arrangements into serene masterpieces. "Flowers in Balance" is a comprehensive guide that gently ushers you into the delicate essence of this ancient practice, promising to enrich your understanding and appreciation of its aesthetic and meditative qualities. Venture into the book's opening pages and uncover the deep roots of Ikebana within Japanese culture. Learn how each stroke of a branch and each placement of a petal isn’t just a step in crafting beauty, but a mindful journey towards inner ...

Experience peace, clarity, and renewal—one mindful breath at a time. Step into the forest. Slow down. Breathe deeply. This is the invitation of Shinrin-Yoku, the ancient Japanese practice of forest bathing—a gentle, sensory journey that helps relieve stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance. In this immersive audiobook, you’ll explore the healing power of nature and learn how to bring its rhythm into your everyday life.

A certified World Class Manufacturing Instructor (WCM/Lean) shows you how to mindfully turn your home into a place of calm, joy, and purposeful living. “The 3rd Simple Step to Your Perfect Home” is the third book of the 5 Steps series. Ivan Kuznietsov takes us on a cleaning tour of our own houses and apartments, showing us how to clean all rooms for fulfilling their function in the home. He both offers practical guidelines for integrating mindfulness in our lives and addresses underlying issues that contribute to clutter in the first place. So the purpose of this book is not just to ...

Kondo's recommendation is to handle each and every object in your home - literally picking it up and holding it in your hands - to consider whether or not it "sparks joy." If the object makes you happy, it's a keeper. If it doesn't, it should be discarded or recycled. It's essential to frame this decision as "What should I keep?" rather than "What should I throw away?" Once you have culled your belongings in this way, Kondo estimates you should have only about one-third of what you started with, perhaps less.

Our lives and our minds have gotten cluttered. Stress and anxiety have become a part of our lives. Even the things that should bring joy and happiness in our lives become a reason for sorrow. This is a sorry state of affairs, and it must change. If you are also feeling the same frustrations in your life, then this audiobook is just for you.

From the sugar rush of Tokyo’s idol subculture to the discordant polyrhythms of its experimental punk and indie scenes, this audiobook by Japan Times music columnist Ian F. Martin offers a witty and tender look at the issues that shape Japanese music today. With insights into the evolution of J-pop as well as its history, infrastructure, and (sub)cultures, Martin deconstructs an industry that operates very differently from counterparts overseas.

幼少のころから不思議な体験を数多くした稲森の実話をもとに基本的に構成されている。本人が体験したからこそ語ることのできる、細部にわたる生の臨場感には定評がある。

There are simularities and differences between the European and Japanese medieval warrior traditions that reflect the social evolutions within those cultures. Over the years publishing the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, we published articles that presented the main themes found in this unique area of comparitive studies. The most important of these writings are assembled in this anthology for your convience. Chapters 1 and 2 are by Dr. Willy Pieter, a leading scholar with a thorough grasp of European and Japanese martial art traditions. His first chapter examines the feudal system and how ...

「猫間川寄席」の雰囲気を、そのままで！
約15年間、大阪玉造 さんくすホールで、毎月開催されている「猫間川寄席」 での、四代目桂文我の口演を収録した落語集。書籍版「桂文我 上方落語

名作はどのように生まれたのだろうか？　本書は，西洋絵画の本質について一歩進んで理解したいとする人びとの願いに応えて執筆された，西洋美術鑑賞の手引きである．一枚の絵に隠された芸術家の意図，精神性を探りながら歴史を一望する．

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The Book of Tea (1906) by Okakura Kakuzō is a long essay which examines the role of chadō (Teaism) in the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life. The author explains Teaism as “a philosophy founded on the adoration of the beautiful among the sordid facts of everyday existence”. Originally written in English for a western audience, the essay deals with the spiritual traditions of Zen and Taoism, as well as the secular side of tea in Japanese life.

ったく、しょうがねえなあ――。

This box set includes the most powerful set of audiobooks that will help you declutter and organize your home. Even if you've never been able to declutter, you can easily become the most organized person you know. Don’t miss out on what is one of the freshest methods of organizing every aspect of your life!

「猫間川寄席」の雰囲気を、そのままで！約15年間、大阪玉造さんくすホールで、毎月開催されている「猫間川寄席」での、四代目桂文我の口演を収録した落語集。

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Personally attached to Zen Buddhism, wabi-sabi is a style that invites solace and an unpretentious otherworldliness into the home. It's anything but an embellishing style, fundamentally, yet a mentality. To establish a genuine wabi-sabi climate, one must gradually strip away overabundance and figure out how to be fulfilled living at the same time. Wabi-Sabi Home describes the rich history of this arising pattern in home plans and uncovers endless ways of bringing wabi-sabi components into contemporary residing spaces.

Donn Draeger was the most influential martial artist/scholar of the 20th century. His more than twenty books and long list of accomplishments support this argument. For this reason, we are publishing this anthology of articles that focus on this outstanding person. Although short in length, this book is rich in content covering the inspiring life and contributions of a leading pioneer in the Asian martial traditions. The author of the first chapter, Robert W. Smith, was a close confidant of Draeger during his career. With Draeger, Smith co-authored the classic Asian Fighting Arts (later ...