Japan

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world,” ukiyo-e was a particular woodblock …

What is a shogun? Who were the samurai and what is the warrior code? What lies behind the Japanese work ethic? From the ancient tea ceremony to the boom and subsequent downturn of …

Psykologen Lola Fridh är en framgångsrik rådgivare som tyvärr har svårt att följa sina egna goda råd. Hon vill inte riktigt gå med på att tillvaron är under stark förändring. …

An anthology of the greatest stories by modern Japanese masters (including previously overlooked women writers)!Fourteen distinct voices are assembled in this one-of-a-kind …

From the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo, here is a story of treasure hoarders, bargain hunters and would-be lovers. Among the jumble of paperweights, plates, …

Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos).Japanese Tattoos …

Quirky, surprising and entertaining - with more than 400 houses, Jutaku is architecture at the speed of Japan.Frenetic. Pulsating. Disorienting. Japan's contemporary culture is …

This title covers the full process and all techniques required, from making the maquette to finished item. It includes 6 step-by-step projects with photographs and expert tips. It …

Shinzo Abe entered politics burdened by high expectations: that he would change Japan. In 2007, seemingly overwhelmed, he resigned after only a year as prime minister. Yet, …

Krabbeskipet er en japansk proletarroman som viser fremmedgjøringen på sitt mest brutale. Romanen avbilder, på en direkte og involvert måte, det harde livet til krabbefiskerne og …