Japan from Anime to Zen Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More.
Barton, David Watts.
Japan from Anime to Zen Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More. - 1 online resource (181 pages)
Description based upon print version of record. 61. The Role of Buddhist Monks in Modern Japan.
Includes bibliographies and index.
37. From Food to Flooring: The Many Uses of Bamboo -- 38. Kyoto and the Template of Japanese Architecture -- 39. Modern Japanese Design and Aesthetics -- 40. Japan's Delightful, Traditional Ryokan -- 41. The Pleasures of the Traditional Onsen -- 42. Sento Baths: Japan's Everyday Onsen -- 43. Gifts, Giri and Japan's Obsession with Packaging -- 44. Haiku and the Japanese Love of Brevity -- 45. The Strange Story of Japan's "Alphabet(s)" -- 46. The Timeless Art of Japanese Woodblock Prints -- 47. Folded Form: Origami and Kirigami -- 48. Three Kinds of Classic Japanese Theater
An accessible compendium of the most important aspects of Japanese arts, culture and history, for quick reference or a longer, in-depth read, for actual and armchair travelers alike.
9781611729450
Food--Japan.
Arts--Japan.
Electronic Books.
DS822 / .J373 2021
Japan from Anime to Zen Quick Takes on Culture, Art, History, Food . . . and More. - 1 online resource (181 pages)
Description based upon print version of record. 61. The Role of Buddhist Monks in Modern Japan.
Includes bibliographies and index.
37. From Food to Flooring: The Many Uses of Bamboo -- 38. Kyoto and the Template of Japanese Architecture -- 39. Modern Japanese Design and Aesthetics -- 40. Japan's Delightful, Traditional Ryokan -- 41. The Pleasures of the Traditional Onsen -- 42. Sento Baths: Japan's Everyday Onsen -- 43. Gifts, Giri and Japan's Obsession with Packaging -- 44. Haiku and the Japanese Love of Brevity -- 45. The Strange Story of Japan's "Alphabet(s)" -- 46. The Timeless Art of Japanese Woodblock Prints -- 47. Folded Form: Origami and Kirigami -- 48. Three Kinds of Classic Japanese Theater
An accessible compendium of the most important aspects of Japanese arts, culture and history, for quick reference or a longer, in-depth read, for actual and armchair travelers alike.
9781611729450
Food--Japan.
Arts--Japan.
Electronic Books.
DS822 / .J373 2021