Japan
The
Blue-Eyed Tarokaja
by Donald Keene, J. Thomas Rimer (Editor)
Unlike many American commentators on Japan, Donald Keene has not only
lived much of his life there but become an eminent literary scholar himself
in Japanese. This collection of essays reveals both Keene's vast erudition
and his keen insight into Japanese culture and literature. The essay on
"The Tale of Genji" alone makes this an important book. Amazon.com
(Hardcover)
Clueless
in Tokyo : An Explorer's Sketchbook of Weird and Wonderful Things in Japan
by Betty Reynolds
(Paperback - April 1997)
Culture
Shock! Japan (Culture Shock Series)
by Rex Shelley, Reiko Makiuchi
(Paperback - October 1992)
Exploring
Kyoto : On Foot Through the Ancient Capital
by Judith Clancy
(Paperback - October 1997)
Frommer's
Japan (Frommer's Japan, 5th Ed)
by Beth Reiber, et al
(Paperback - June 2000)
Fruits
by Shoichi Aoki
Fruits is a collection of Tokyo street fashion portraits from Japan's
premier street fanzine of the same name. 'Fruits' was established in 1994,
by photographer Shoichi Aoki, initially as a project to document the growing
explosion in street fashion within the suburbs of Tokyo. Over the last
five years, the magazine has grown to cult status and is now avidly followed
by thousands of Japanese teenagers who also use the magazine as an opportunity
to check out the latest styles and trends. Amazon.com
(Hardcover - June 2001)
Gateway
to Japan (Kodansha Guide)
by June Kinoshita, Nicholas Palevsky (Contributor)
(Paperback - June 1998)
Hiking
in Japan : An Adventurer's Guide to the Mountain Trails
by Paul Hunt
(Paperback - November 1988)
Introducing
Kyoto
by Herbert E. Plutschow, Donald Keene
(Paperback - April 1989)
Japan
: A Bilingual Atlas (A Kodansha Guide)
by Atsushi Umeda
(Paperback - April 1991)
Japan
: The Cycle of Life
by C. W. Nicol (Introduction), et al
(Hardcover - August 1997)
Japanese
Capitals : A Cultural, Historical and Artistic Guide to Nara, Kyoto and
Tokyo
by Philip Ward
(Hardcover)
Japanese
in 10 Minutes a Day
by Kristine K. Kershul
(Paperback - July 1998)
Kyoto:
Seven Paths to the Heart of the City
by Diane
Durston, Katsuhiko
Mizuno
Book Description
What better way to see Kyoto than at dawn, when the back
streets and alleys of this 1,200-year-old city are still under the spell
of the past? Old folks fuss about with their bonsai and laundry poles,
pausing to chat on their way to the neighborhood shrine with flowers and
morning prayers. Knock-kneed white egrets stalk the stream beds for breakfast,
and the giant bronze temple bells awaken the former capital of Japan every
morning as they have done for centuries.
Through wars, fires, famines, tyrants, and now rapid modernization,
the old neighborhoods of Kyoto are the places where the customs and traditions
of this fascinating city, with its confusing blend of old and new, have
managed to survive.
American writer and former Kyoto resident Diane Durston
introduces seven must-see precincts of this ancient capital city, including
four Historic Preservation Districts. Among them are the world-famous geisha
quarter, the kimono textile neighborhoods, the sake-brewing area of Fushimi,
and the tea-growing region of Uji. Durston weaves together local lore and
historical sites to create a panoply of provocative walking tours that
take the reader back in time to the elegance of earlier days.
Accompanying each section is a full-color map and the
fine photography of Katsuhiko Mizuno, a Kyoto native and one of the city's
most famous photographers. Sections highlighting Kyoto crafts, cuisine,
festivals, and tourist essentials round out this attractive volume, making
it the perfect introduction -- and guide -- to one of the world's most
evocative cities.
Features
* Photographs by one of Kyoto's most renowned photographers
* Locations of the most important Historic Preservations
Districts
* Detailed maps and suggested routes
* Scenic and little-known walking paths
* Completely revised and updated information
Paperback from Kodansha International
Book Published: February, 2003 |
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The
Lady and the Monk : Four Seasons in Kyoto (Vintage Departures)
by Pico Iyer
(Paperback - November 1992)
Little
Adventures in Tokyo : 39 Thrills for the Urban Explorer
by Rick Kennedy
(Paperback)
Lonely
Planet Hiking in Japan (Walking Guides)
by Mason Florence, et al
(Paperback - January 2001)
Lonely
Planet Japan (Lonely Planet. Japan, 8th Ed)
by Chris Rowthorne, Andrew Bender, John Ashburne, Sara Benson, David
Atkinson, Craig McLachlan
This thorough guide is the perfect companion for discovering the classical
and contemporary delights of Japan. The more than 170 maps have keys in
both English and Japanese script and there's a 30-page arts section covering
everything from calligraphy to rock music and an enticingly descriptive
guide to the joys of Japanese cuisine. Whether your interests lean toward
culture and history or the great outdoors, this book will get you there.
--Kathryn
True Amazon.com
Paperback from Lonely Planet
Book Published: October, 2003 |
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Memoirs
of an American Housewife in Japan
by Pauline Hager
(Paperback)
The
Temples of Kyoto
by Donald Richie, et al
Hardcover:
Charles E Tuttle Co; ISBN: 0804820325; (November 1995
Tokyo
Q 2001-2002
by Rick Kennedy (Contributor), Tokyo Q
(Paperback)
Virtual
Tokyo 2000
by Digital Destinations (CD-ROM)
Eyewitness Phrase Book: Japanese (with cassette)
by Keiko Holmes (Editor), et al
(Paperback)
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Being A Broad in Japan: Everything a Western woman needs to survive
and thrive
by Caroline Pover
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