Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa – the world’s longest-living people – finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how…

Japonisme

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9780008286040

Collation

288 pages, illus. : 18cm

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Call Number

181.12 LON j

Otaku Japan: The Fascinating World of Japanese Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay,…

Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, or are just interested in manga, anime and Japanese pop culture, let Otaku Japan Travel Guide transport you to the global capital of cool! If you're crazy about manga, anime, gaming, cosplay, toys and idols, this book is for you. In this practical travel guide, hundreds of iconic shops, restaurants, cafes and clubs across Japan are described in loving de…

Convenience Store Woman

Meet Keiko.Keiko is 36 years old. She's never had a boyfriend, and she's been working in the same supermarket for eighteen years.Keiko's family wishes she'd get a proper job. Her friends wonder why she won't get married.But Keiko knows what makes her happy, and she's not going to let anyone come between her and her convenience store

Reading and Writing Japanese Hiragana: A Character Workbook for Beginners

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ISBN/ISSN

9784805315217

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96 p.: illus.; 25,5 cm

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495.611 KON r

Japanese Culture: The Religious and Philosophical Foundations

begins with an investigation of the origins of the Japanese, followed by an analysis of the most relevant approaches used by scholars to describe the essential elements of Japanese culture. From there, each chapter focuses on one of the formative aspects: Shintoism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Confucianism, and Western influences in the modern era. Each chapter is concluded with extensive endnote…

Soul of the Samurai

Yagyu was a renowned swordsman and chief of the Shogun's secret police, while Takuan was the Zen spiritual mentor to the Emperor. This samurai philosophy book contains the first English translations of their seminal writings on Bushido. Cleary not only provides clear and readable translations but comprehensive notes introducing the social, political, and organizational principles that defined s…

Keajaiban Toko Kelontong Namiya

Ketika tiga pemuda berandal bersembunyi di toko kelontong tak berpenghuni setelah melakukan pencurian, sepucuk surat misterius mendadak diselipkan ke dalam toko melalui lubang surat. Surat yang berisi permintaan saran. Sungguh aneh. Namun, surat aneh itu ternyata membawa mereka dalam petualangan melintasi waktu, menggantikan peran kakek pemilik toko kelontong yang menghabiskan tahun-tahun…

Botchan

Seperti cerita The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Botchan mengisahkan pemberontakan seorang guru muda terhadap ?sistem? di sebuah sekolah desa. Sifat Botchan yang selalu terus terang dan tidak mau berpura-pura sering kali membuat ia mengalami kesulitan dalam berinteraksi dengan orang-orang di sekitarnya. Cerita yang dituturkan secara humoris ini sangat populer di kalangan tua dan muda di Jepan…

Kitchen

Semua tokoh dalam kumpulan novela ini mengalami pergulatan batin setelah ditinggalkan oleh orang yang mereka cintai; orangtua, kakek dan nenek, kekasih.... Mereka menghadapi keseharian, kemudian menyadari dalam kesepian mereka bahwa dunia ini penuh dengan keseimbangan unik di tengah kematian dan kehidupan. Kitchen adalah karya debut Yoshimoto Banana yang telah memenangkan berbagai penghargaan …