Looking For The Maneki Neko Love Hotel

Author : Christine Kriha Kastner
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781496927743

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Looking for the Maneki-Neko Love Hotel by Christine Kriha Kastner Pdf

Japan has long been known as the Land of the Rising Sun, but it is now better known as the Land of Cat-Cafes, Green-Tea Matcha Lattes, Love-Hotels and Orion Beer! Together, Don and Christine Kastner traveled to Japan to attend the 5th Uchinanchu Festival on the small Pacific island of Okinawa, where Chris once lived as a teenager in the 1960s with her U.S. Army father and family. The sound of choppers hovering overhead . . . takes me back to my childhood. I grew up hearing them in the background . . . or coming in for a landing. It was a comforting background sound—along with the roar of jets streaking through the skies. I was a military brat.

Author : Christine Kriha Kastner
Publisher : Author House
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781496927767

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Looking for the Maneki-Neko Love Hotel by Christine Kriha Kastner Pdf

Japan has long been known as the Land of the Rising Sun, but it is now better known as the Land of Cat-Cafes, Green-Tea Matcha Lattes, Love-Hotels and Orion Beer Together, Don and Christine Kastner traveled to Japan to attend the 5th Uchinanchu Festival on the small Pacific island of Okinawa, where Chris once lived as a teenager in the 1960s with her U.S. Army father and family. The sound of choppers hovering overhead . . . takes me back to my childhood. I grew up hearing them in the background . . . or coming in for a landing. It was a comforting background sound--along with the roar of jets streaking through the skies. I was a military brat.

Author : Steven Heine
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195386202

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Sacred High City, Sacred Low City by Steven Heine Pdf

In Sacred High City, Sacred Low City, Steven Heine argues that lived religion in Japan functions as an integral part of daily life; any apparent lack of interest masks a fundamental commitment to participating regularly in diverse, though diffused, religious practices. The book uses case studies of religious sites at two representative but contrasting Tokyo neighborhoods as a basis for reflecting on this apparently contradictory quality. In what ways does Japan continue to carry on and adapt tradition, and to what extent has modern secular society lost touch with the traditional elements of religion? Or does Japanese religiosity reflect another, possibly postmodern, alternative beyond the dichotomy of sacred and secular, in which religious differences as well as a seeming indifference to religion are encompassed as part of a contemporary lifestyle?

Author : Stephen King,Charles De Lint,Jane Yolen,Paolo Bacigalupi
Publisher : Tachyon Publications
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781616961848

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The Very Best of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Volume 2 by Stephen King,Charles De Lint,Jane Yolen,Paolo Bacigalupi Pdf

A mutant baby goes on a rampage through Central Park. An immigrant reveals secrets in the folds of a perfect gift. Lucky Cats extend their virtual paws to salute a generous revolution. The Internet invades a third-world village. The premier speculative-fiction magazine Fantasy & Science Fiction continues to discover and showcase many of the most inventive authors writing in any genre. Now drawing even more deeply upon F&SF’s impressive history, this extraordinary companion anthology expands upon sixty-five years’ worth of top-notch storytelling. The Very Best of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Volume Two is a star-studded tribute to the continuing vision of F&SF.

Author : Bruce Sterling
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307796806

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A Good Old-Fashioned Future by Bruce Sterling Pdf

From the subversive to the antic, the uproarious to the disturbing, the stories of Bruce Sterling are restless, energy-filled journeys through a world running on empty--the visionary work of one of our most imaginative and insightful modern writers. They live as strangers in strange lands. In worlds that have fallen--or should have. They wage battles in wars already lost and become heroes--and sometimes martyrs--in their last-ditch efforts to preserve the dignity and individuality of humanity. A hack Indian filmmaker takes the pulse of a wounded and declining civilization--21st-century Britain. A pair of swashbuckling Silicon Valley entrepreneurs join forces to make a commercial killing--in organic underground slime and computer-generated jellyfish. A man in a Japanese city takes orders from a talking cat while pursuing a drama of danger and adventure that has become the very essence of his life. From "The Littlest Jackal", a darkly hilarious thriller of mercs and gunrunners set in Finland, to a stark vision of a post-atomic netherworld in his haunting tale "Taklamakan", Bruce Sterling once again breaks boundaries, breaks icons, and breaks rules to unleash the most dangerously provocative and intelligent science fiction being written today.

Author : Michael Ashkenazi,Jeanne Jacob
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136815492

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The Essence of Japanese Cuisine by Michael Ashkenazi,Jeanne Jacob Pdf

The past few years have shown a growing interest in cooking and food, as a result of international food issues such as BSE, world trade and mass foreign travel, and at the same time there has been growing interest in Japanese Studies since the 1970s. This volume brings together the two interests of Japan and food, examining both from a number of perspectives. The book reflects on the social and cultural side of Japanese food, and at the same time reflects also on the ways in which Japanese culture has been affected by food, a basic human institution. Providing the reader with the historical and social bases to understand how Japanese cuisine has been and is being shaped, this book assumes minimal familiarity with Japanese society, but instead explores the country through the topic of its cuisine.

Author : Matthew D. Firestone,Timothy N. Hornyak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Travel
ISBN : IND:30000123483038

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Tokyo by Matthew D. Firestone,Timothy N. Hornyak Pdf

Written by resident authors, the seventh edition of Tokyo City Guide includes Japanesse script for all key listings to aid in navigation.A bowl of whisked green tea in the teahouse of Hama Rikyu Onshi-teien is about as Japanese as it gets. The garden was once a pleasure dome for the shogun, but now you too can pause and savour the moment, as ducks glide by in the pond at your feet and precision-plucked pines pose like puffed clouds. But cross the narrow wooden bridge over the pond and look backwards: framing the teahouse, the pond and the pines are the skyscapers of Shiodome, gleaming glass and granite and all built since the turn of the millennium.

Author : Khoon Choy Lee
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814501699

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Japan - Between Myth And Reality by Khoon Choy Lee Pdf

This work, written by an ex-Ambassador to Japan, is a first-hand account and observation of the various aspects of Japanese society — political, historical, social and economic. It introduces themes such as Japanese religions and the political system, as well as describing and explaining many of the country's rich traditions. The author's personal experiences of Japan are interspersed with historical tales and factual details, providing an insight into Japanese behavior, thinking and way of life. This book will be immensely useful to those who wish to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the Japanese mind. It is the result of a four-year stay in Japan by the author, a Singaporean ex-Ambassador and politician.

Author : Michelle Mackintosh,Steve Wide
Publisher : Plum
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781761262869

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Japan by Michelle Mackintosh,Steve Wide Pdf

There is something about Japan that works its way into every fibre of your being. No matter how many times you visit, you'll always uncover new experiences and life-altering adventures. Pack your bags and travel with us to a country rich in cultural history and full of fascinating contrasts, from the frantic pace of Tokyo and Osaka, to the wintry soul of Hokkaido in the north and the natural wonders of Kyushu in the south. Navigate the dynamic cities, walk the roads of old Japan in Kyoto, Nara, Kanazawa and Nikko, or go off-grid to smaller, far-flung towns, each with their own unique traditions, crafts, sights, food and art. Packed with cultural insights and stunning photography, this experiential and eclectic guide takes you on a deeper journey into Japan. Read up on history and local knowledge before you go, learn how to navigate the Shinkansen (bullet train), contemplate modern art and architecture, lose yourself in gardens, shrines and temples, and indulge in the best food tourism of your life. This tightly curated list of must-see places and experiences is for people who want to get an up close and personal look at the real Japan. This is a specially formatted fixed-layout ebook that retains the look and feel of the print book.

Author : Jina Bacarr
Publisher : Stone Bridge Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004-05-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781880656846

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The Japanese Art of Sex by Jina Bacarr Pdf

Learn how to use the ancient and modern Japanese sexual practices of court ladies, courtesans and geisha to spark romance and deliver an erotic "floating world" of pleasure to you and your partner.

Author : Hector Garcia
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781462920020

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Geek in Japan by Hector Garcia Pdf

Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded with new chapters on Japanese video games, architecture, and a special section on visiting Kyoto. Reinvented for the internet age, it's packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs, presenting all the touchstones of both traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. The expansive range of topics include: Bushido, Geisha, Samurai, Shintoism, and Buddhism Traditional arts and disciplines like Ukiyo-e, Ikebana, Zen meditation, calligraphy, martial arts, and the tea ceremony Insightful essays on code words and social mores; dating and drinking rituals; working and living conditions and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Japanese Japanese pop culture genres and their subcultures, like otaku, gals, visual kei, and cosplay For visitors, the author includes a mini guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Tokyo as well as tips on special places of interest in other parts of Japan. Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful, and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles around the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1998-04
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021175356

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The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction by Anonim Pdf

Author : Manami Okazaki
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9783791384948

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Land of the Rising Cat by Manami Okazaki Pdf

Read this book if you want to find out just how crazy Japan is about cats. In a country with millions of cat owners, it's not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And--are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan's cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and Doraemon collectibles to Maro, a cosplaying internet celebrity, every aspect of Japan's ongoing love affair with cats springs to life. Accompanied by fun and adorable photographs, this pop culture book is the purrrfect addition to any cat-lover's coffee table.

Author : Yukio Mishima
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1990-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0870114255

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Sun and Steel by Yukio Mishima Pdf

Part autobiography and part reflections on his personal search for identity, Sun and Steel provides a fascinating insight into the complex mind of this spectacularly gifted author. In it Mishima traces his tortuous path from a sensitive, introverted childhood to creative maturity as acclaimed novelist, playwright and self-proclaimed conscience of postwar Japan. A powerful work of art in itself, Sun and Steel also provides a key to understanding his other works.

Author : Jacqueline Pearce
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459806023

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Mystery of the Missing Luck by Jacqueline Pearce Pdf

Sara loves her grandmother's bakery. It's a special place-not only because of its delicious Japanese buns and pastries. She enjoys spending time with her obaachan, her grandmother. But things aren't going well for the bakery. When the bakery's lucky cat statue goes missing, Sara wonders if the bakery's luck is gone for good. But then a mysterious cat appears in the backyard one night and inspires a plan. With the help of her friend, Jake, Sara just might find the statue and restore the bakery's lost luck.