The Little Book of Japan
Tuttle Publishing (Verlag)
978-4-8053-1213-1 (ISBN)
This compact travel guide and pictorial is the #1 selling travel book in Japan! Packed with cultural and historical information along with charming photographs, you can take a trip to Japan to always remember.
Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriad facets that, when put together, compose the whole of this nation are impossible to capture fully. But in The Little Book of Japan, the dynamic photographer-writer team of Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson do an admirable job of creating a celebration in words and images that encapsulates what makes this country so extraordinary.
Small and easily portable, this Japan travel guide is organized in a series of 44 highlights with photographs contained within four chapters: Cultural Icons, Traditions, Places, and Spiritual Life. Under these four overarching ideals, Vilhar and Anderson explore a wide range of topics from Japanese cultural icons and traditions to Japan's spiritual life to its unique cities and villages.
Broad enough to satisfy anyone with interest in the culture, art, and beliefs of this unique island nation, yet comprehensive enough for the true Japanophile, The Little Book of Japan is a stunning collection of photographs and thoughtful mini essays. With everything from Cherry Blossoms to Sushi, Calligraphy to Kimonos, Old Tokyo to Hiroshima, to intimate details of Buddhism and Pilgrimages, this book is a beautiful and enjoyable way to learn more about the fascinating island nation of Japan.
Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson are a photographer-writer team who have resided in Japan since 1985. Vilhar is a native of Slovenia and is an art historian by education. Anderson is a cultural anthropologist by training. Together they have produced nine books on Japan and its traditional culture. Their work frequently appears in travel magazines and on the website of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
Introduction
Chapter 1: Cultural Icons
Bonsai
Castles
Cherry Blossoms
Gardens
Geishas and Maikos
Koi
Otaku Culture
Mt. Fuji
Sushi
Tattoos
Trains
Tea
Chapter 2: Traditions
Autumn Foliage
Calligraphy
Curtains
Traditional Footwear
Japanese Houses
Ikebana
Kimonos & Obis
Bento Boxes
Onsen
Rice
Ryokan
Chapter 3: Places
Old Tokyo
New Tokyo
Yokohama
Kamakura
Hakone
Nikko
Kyoto
Nara
Osaka and Kobe
Hiroshima
Hokkaido
Okinawa
Chapter 4: Spiritual Life
Buddhism
Life Cycle Ceremonies
Festivals
Japanese New Year
O-Bon Festival
Offerings
Pilgrimages
Shinto
Amulets & Talismans
Acknowledgments
| Illustrationen | Gorazd Vilhar |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 433 color photographs |
| Verlagsort | Boston |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 152 mm |
| Gewicht | 482 g |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Asien ► Japan |
| ISBN-10 | 4-8053-1213-0 / 4805312130 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-4-8053-1213-1 / 9784805312131 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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