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Kategorier: Antropologi Kulturantropologi och socialantropologi Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi och antropologi
”Even as she screamed, her voice became thin, like a crying of wind; then she melted into a bright white mist that spired to the roof beams. Never again was she seen.”
Lafcadio Hearn’s Kwaidan (which means ”ghost story” in Japanese) is the first and most famous collection of Japanese yokai…
An innovative new style of sashiko from a leading embroidery and patchwork artist!
Prolific embroiderer, quilter and author sashikonami combines her love of sashiko with her fondness for piecework to create a whole new style of sashiko stitches and applications. Some of these patchworks give you a chance to play with…
”Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day.”
In this book, famed author Lafcadio Hearn presents 14 fascinating stories-including deathless ghosts and yokai, local folklore and haunted places, as well as Buddhist traditions. This…
Kategorier: Antropologi Kulturantropologi och socialantropologi Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi och antropologi
The ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture!
The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty, honor, and chivalry, they…
Doodling is cute, fun, and creative-the very essence of Kawaii culture!
Japanese illustrator Yuu is known for her super-cute style. Now you can draw like her, in four easy steps! Wide-eyed and smiling, these easy-to-create doodles transform everyday objects into supercute Kawaii illustrations.
With its step-by-step…
Discover the intricate world of modular Kusudama paper folding!
Kusudama are elaborate geodesic spheres assembled from many small folded pieces of paper. They were originally used to hold incense in Japanese Buddhist temples. Modern Kusudama consist of dozens of colorful papers folded and fitted together to form…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: allmänt
Part fantasy, part travelogue, Diary Of A Yokai Ghost Hunter follows the adventures of two foreign visitors as they tour Japan. When they buy an antique camera along the way, they discover they can capture images of Japan’s invisible spirit world. The forgotten spirits they meet can be kindly, mischievous, and…
Inspire and empower young storytellers with a blank canvas!
With carefully crafted templates, a range of layouts, and professional drawing tips, this blank comic book is the perfect gift for kids eager to explore the exciting world of visual storytelling.
Ideal for pen, pencil or water-based markers, this Blank Comic…
A timeless psychological study of a young man’s deep alienation from society.
Set in the early 20th century, Kokoro opens with a chance encounter on a beach near Tokyo that irrevocably links a young student to a man he simply calls Sensei (Teacher). Intrigued by Sensei’s aloofness, the student calls upon…
Although the consciousness of death is, in most cultures, very much a part of life, this is perhaps nowhere more true than in Japan, where the approach of death has given rise to a centuries-old tradition of writing jisei, or the death poem. Such a poem is often written in the very last moments of the poet’s…
Eat like your favorite K-Drama TV Stars!
If you’re a fan of Korean dramas, or simply a fan of Korean food, then this book is for you! Here you’ll find 61 delicious recipes for classic Korean dishes, including those you may have seen on your favorite K-Drama shows; including:
Make the Buchimgae Pancakes…
This thrilling collection of seven Japanese ghost stories will captivate lovers of yokai stories!
These classic Japanese ghost stories are based on those written by famed author Lafcadio Hearn between 1890 and 1904. Here, they are retold by award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson, who has garnered a…
A completely new translation of Osamu Dazai’s great masterpiece by award-winning translator Juliet Winters Carpenter.
”A journey to hell with Osamu Dazai, Japan’s ultimate bad boy novelist” -Damian Flanagan, The Japan Times
No Longer Human is the story of Yozo Oba, who, from early childhood,…
A rare glimpse into Korean hanok, Inside the Korean House takes readers on an unprecedented tour through the modern interiors of twelve magnificent tradional homes.
Amidst the glass-and-steel skyscrapers and luxury apartments of modern-day Seoul, traditional Korean houses known as hanok survive and play a surprisingly…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: hobby, hantverk och praktiska intressen Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom
This paper pack contains 200 high-quality, 6-inch origami sheets printed with colorful Woodblock Prints by Hokusai.
The famous Japanese artist, painter, and printmaker, Katsushika Hokusai (1760 – 1849), is best known for his woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji. The artist behind the world-famous…
Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the iconic book presenting the martial art created by Bruce Lee as explained in the master’s own words.
In 1970, Bruce Lee suffered a back injury that confined him to bed. Rather than allowing this to slow his growth as a martial artist, he read feverishly on Eastern philosophy and…
This book is your ultimate guide to Japan’s scariest creatures!
Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form-from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination.
This book profiles 100…
Prepare to be spooked by these chilling Japanese short stories!
Strange Tales from Japan presents 99 spine-tingling tales of ghosts, yokai, demons, shapeshifters and trickster animals who inhabit remote reaches of the Japanese countryside.
The captivating tales in this volume include:
The Vengeance of Oiwa – The…
This origami paper pack contains 500 high-quality origami papers printed with colorful floral patterns from a variety of Kimono fabrics.
These exciting traditional Japanese paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different designs unique to…
”A nonchalant string of anecdotes and wisecracks, told by a fellow who doesn’t have a name, and has never caught a mouse, and isn’t much good for anything except watching human beings in action…” –The New Yorker
Written from 1904 through 1906, Soseki Natsume’s comic…
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Kategorier: Sport, idrott och friluftsliv
Judo Formal Techniques is ”The most detailed explanation of Judo that has ever been published” (The Japan Times). A comprehensive training manual to the basic ”free practice” forms of Kodokan Judo (the Randori no Kata), the book provides essential instruction in the throwing and grappling kata…
Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still one of the world’s most influential treatises on strategic thought. Applicable everywhere from the boardroom to the bedroom, from the playing field to the battlefield, its wisdom has never been more highly regarded.
Now available in its complete form, including the Chinese…
An extraordinary collection of Japanese ghost stories, many in English for the first time!
This spine-chilling anthology of 77 spooky stories from the Japanese collection Tales from Shinshu is compiled and edited by award-winning author Noboru Wada. It features traditional tales of yokai, ghosts, mountain witches,…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: humor Barn och ungdom: tecknade serier Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom
Haruki Murakami’s stories in graphic novel form for the first time!
Haruki Murakami’s novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Now for the first time, many of Murakami’s best-loved short stories are available in graphic novel…
Join the fermentation revolution-Japanese style!
”The benefits loom large: fermented foods are anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, and antioxidant…and are swarming with vitamins.” –Discover magazine
This comprehensive do-it-yourself home fermentation guide centers on the amazing superfoods at the…
This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with elegant marbled patterns.
These colorful origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique patterns, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colors on the reverse to…
Kategorier: Sport, idrott och friluftsliv
**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**
Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese ”Way of the Warrior.” A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way of living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds…
A classic of Japanese literature, brought to life in English & manga for the first time!
This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai’s classic novel, often considered his masterpiece.
Set in the aftermath of World War II, this is the story of Kazuko, a strong-willed young woman…
Superb Yokai images from the world’s leading museums and private collections!
Japan’s vast pantheon of supernatural creatures includes demons (yokai), monsters, ogres (oni), ghosts (yurei) and magicians-mythical beings from folklore and popular culture which continue to thrill readers of traditional stories…
Kategorier: Sport, idrott och friluftsliv
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a guide to the most efficient and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva.
The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one…
”A modern day Lafcadio Hearn is picking up his ghostly torch. Zack Davisson is the author, translator, and folklorist following in Hearn’s footsteps.” -tofugu.com
Mysterious demons, ghosts and monsters have haunted Japan for centuries! The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Yokai presents 100 of the strangest…
This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Japanese Washi Patterns.
These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating…
Discover everything there is to know about sushi!
Sushi has taken the world by storm. Now, brilliant young Tokyo-based sushi chef Jun Takahashi wants to share his love and scientific knowledge of sushi-making with the world! His mastery of all things sushi is unparalleled and will appeal to professional chefs and sushi…
This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and attractive Chiyogami Designs. These traditional Japanese paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed…
Kategorier: Tecknade romaner, serier och skämtteckningar
The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!
A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book…
This origami paper pack contains 200 high-quality origami papers printed with colorful Rainbow Patterns.
These exciting Japanese paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different designs, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating…
Combine the best of knitting and crochet using Japan’s visual notation style!
Tunisian crochet is the knitwork style that combines the cast-on method of knitting with the hook method of crochet, resulting in fabrics that look woven as well as knitted. Tunisian Crochet-The Japanese Way gives knitting and crochet…
These beautiful blank note cards feature illustrated sunflower artworks from the likes of Van Gogh, Gaugin, and more!
Blank inside for your own message, these cards are perfect to convey a heartfelt message for any occasion!
The perfect addition to a little gift, or to mail to a special someone just because. This note…