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[2022]
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Master your inner artist and discover how you can begin drawing awesome anime and manga characters with ease!
With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow advice, this fun and detailed drawing book reveals how you can begin drawing anime and manga characters in next to no time! Covering everything from faces, eyes, hairstyles, expressions, clothing and much more, you’ll also find out how you can begin creating entire characters to draw flawless,...
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What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound...
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Roaring Brook Press
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2023.
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"It's 1945, the final year of World War II. Yukie Kimura is eight years old. She lives on a tiny island with a lighthouse in the north of Japan with her family, and she knows that the fighting that once felt so far away is getting closer. Mornings spent helping her father tend to the lighthouse and adventuring with her brother are replaced by weeks spent inside, waiting. At some point, Yukie knows, they may be bombed. Then, it happens. One Sunday,...
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Pioneering study of the localization of Chinese culture in early modern Japan, using legends, classics, and historical terms as case studies.
While current scholarship on Tokugawa Japan (1603-1868) tends to see China as either a model or "the Other," Wai-ming Ng's pioneering and ambitious study offers a new perspective by suggesting that Chinese culture also functioned as a collection of "cultural building blocks" that were selectively introduced...
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A closer look at the remarkable account of the samurai...
Does delving into history make you excited?
Are you fascinated by the Japanese culture and interested to know more about their revered warriors?
Are you curious about what really happened to the samurai - and how they lived their lives?
You may have the desire to immerse yourself into the core of it. You may be wondering when they started, how they rose and fell, and what...
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Step into the captivating world of Japanese history with "The Rising Sun: A Brief History of Japan." In this meticulously crafted narrative, journey through centuries of rich cultural heritage, tumultuous warfare, and remarkable societal evolution that shaped the Land of the Rising Sun into the vibrant nation it is today.From the legendary origins of Japan's imperial line to the modern era of technological innovation, this book offers a comprehensive...
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The ninja is a well-known phenomenon in Japanese military culture, a fighter who is widely regarded as the world’s greatest exponent of secret warfare. He infiltrates castles, gathers vital intelligence and wields a deadly knife in the dark. His easily recognizable image is that of a secret agent or assassin who dresses all in black, possesses almost magical martial powers, and is capable of extraordinary feats of daring. He sells his skills on...
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Thomas Glover arrived in Nagasaki in 1859, just as Japan was opening to the West. Within a few years he had played a crucial part in the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate, providing the rebels with war-winning, Scottish-designed warships, and modern arms. Bankruptcy by the age of thirty was barely a setback and he went on to become a pivotal figure in the rapidly expanding Mitsubishi empire, founding shipyards and breweries. As energetic in his...
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"Threads of Tradition" invites readers to unravel the rich tapestry of the Japanese kimono, exploring its origins, symbolism, and enduring legacy. From its ancient roots to contemporary expressions, the book navigates the cultural, seasonal, and personal dimensions of this iconic garment. Through vivid storytelling and cultural insights, readers gain a deep appreciation for the artistry, symbolism, and cultural significance that define the Japanese...
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"Harmony in Combat" provides a comprehensive exploration of the origins and traditions of Japanese martial arts. From their historical roots to the philosophies that guide practitioners, the book navigates the cultural, ethical, and technical dimensions of these disciplines. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, readers gain a deep appreciation for the rich legacy and enduring principles that define Japanese martial arts as both a physical...
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"Harmony in a Bowl" takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the Japanese tea ceremony. From its ancient origins to its modern echoes, the book explores the historical, philosophical, and cultural dimensions of this revered ritual. Through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis, readers will gain a deep appreciation for the harmony, mindfulness, and timeless beauty encapsulated in the art of tea. Whether a novice or...
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The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. In this vibrant new biography, Mark Ravina, professor of history and Director of East Asian Studies at Emory University,...
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The definitive history of the ninja, based on a wealth of historical texts, local Japanese sources, and John Man's own treks across Asia
"An immensely entertaining history, packed with splendidly blood-thirsty tales of derring-do, feats of endurance and self-sacrifice." -The Guardian
Out of the violent chaos of medieval Japan, a remarkable band of peasants rose to become the world's most feared warriors-trained to perfect the art of ninjutsu,...
16) El antiguo Japón: Un apasionante repaso a la historia del Japón antiguo, desde el periodo Jomon hast
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¿Sabía que la primera novela del mundo fue producida por una mujer de la nobleza japonesa?
En la antigüedad, los japoneses dependían de los caracteres chinos (kanji) para escribir todo tipo de documentos y manuscritos, desde cartas oficiales hasta registros de censos y poesía. Solo durante el periodo Heian (794-1185 de la era cristiana) empezaron a crear su propio sistema de escritura, conocido hoy como kana.
La historia del antiguo Japón...
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In Asian Juggernaut, the revelatory and important International Bestseller by Brahma Chellaney, a renowned authority on Asia's political and economic development offers an incisive and insightful analysis of the region's pivotal role on the world stage. Examining the rise of China, India, and Japan as preeminent powers and their key position in the global future, Asian Juggernaut is a book that must be read by anyone interested in the shape of tomorrow's...
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The great pilgrimage center of southeastern Sri Lanka, Kataragama, has become in recent years the spiritual home of a new class of Hindu-Buddhist religious devotees. These ecstatic priests and priestesses invariably display long locks of matted hair, and they express their devotion to the gods through fire walking, tongue-piercing, hanging on hooks, and trance-induced prophesying.
The increasing popularity of these ecstatics poses a challenge not...
20) Mythologie japonaise pour débutants Vivez les légendes passionnantes du Japon et découvrez pas à pas
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D'un point de vue occidental européen, beaucoup de choses liées à l'État du Japon, y compris son histoire, sa culture et ses habitants, semblent non seulement étranges, mais aussi, dans une certaine mesure, inaccessibles et incompréhensibles. Ceux qui ne s'y intéressent pas explicitement n'ont souvent aucun lien avec le Japon. Cela vaut bien sûr aussi pour la mythologie japonaise. Contrairement à la mythologie gréco-romaine ou nordique-germanique,...
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