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Garcia Hector
A Geek In Japan Discovering The Land Of Manga Anime Zen And The Tea Ceremony
A Geek In Japan Discovering The Land Of Manga Anime Zen And The Tea Ceremony
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Description: 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.
Title: A Geek In Japan Discovering The Land Of Manga Anime Zen And The Tea Ceremony
Author(s): Garcia Hector
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Barcode: 9784805313916
Pages: 192 Pages, Over 300 Colour Photos; 3 Tables; 12 Maps
Publication Date: 6/25/2019
Category: Travel & Holiday
Description: 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.
Title: A Geek In Japan Discovering The Land Of Manga Anime Zen And The Tea Ceremony
Author(s): Garcia Hector
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Barcode: 9784805313916
Pages: 192 Pages, Over 300 Colour Photos; 3 Tables; 12 Maps
Publication Date: 6/25/2019
Category: Travel & Holiday