Tokyo Maze

Author : Michael Pronko
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781942410034

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Beauty and Chaos Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Whether contemplating Tokyo's odd-shaped bonsai houses, endless walls of bottles, pachinko parlors, chopstick ballet or the perilous habit of running for trains, the essays in Beauty and Chaos explore Tokyo from the inside to reveal its deeper meanings and show why Tokyo is the most amazing, confusing city in the world. Starting with observations and ending with insights, these essays dig into the ever-present but overlooked slices and morsels of daily life in the world's biggest city. In turns comic, philosophic, descriptive and exasperated, the essays in this collection won acclaim in Japan from Tokyo readers. Beneath Tokyo's perplexing exterior, there's meaning to the frantic swirl. By untangling the contradictions of the city and opening inner connections, Tokyo emerges a fascinating place of chaotic commotion, but serene, human-scale beauty, too. If you're traveling to Tokyo, these essays open up the sense and significance of life in this fast-paced, high-rise megalopolis. If you've ever considered going to Tokyo, these essays will give you more reasons to go, and ways to consider the city when you're there. Originally published in Japanese, these concise, pointed essays are available in English for the first time. Part travelogue, part comparative culture, and all creative essay, Beauty and Chaos taps the mystery of Tokyo and lets the meanings flow. "e;Japanese who are used to Tokyo are caught off guard by his conclusions derived from careful observation, and are struck dumb...Tokyo, the city we are so careless of, suddenly starts to become glorious. It is a wonder!"e; Chunichi Shimbun (Newspaper) (translated from review of Japanese version)"e;Giving up the bias and seeing the city with completely different standards, you will see the unexpected, attractive face of Tokyo. This book is a guide for rediscovering Tokyo that lets us see the city with unique new features."e; Nikkan Gendai (Newspaper) (translated from review of Japanese version)Japanese version available from KADOKAWA Publishers as: a *aa E a aa a aa'ae-'aa(TM)aa zaaa a a -a -a ae'-)

Author : Fodor's
Publisher : Fodor
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Tokyo (Japan)
ISBN : 9780307480507

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Fodor's Tokyo Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Describes points of interest in Tokyo, recommends hotels and restaurants, and suggests day trips outside the city.

Author : Boye De Mente
Publisher : Cultural-Insight Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781477468357

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The Incredible Power of Serendipity! Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

How Serendipity Shaped the Lifeof Author Boyé Lafayette De MenteThis is the personal memoir of author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, the 4th of ten children born to poor parents in an isolated valley in the Ozark Hills of southeast Missouri, and raised during the Great Depression of the 1930s.He went on to have a remarkable life which he attributes to the incredible power of serendipity. As editor of The IMPORTER magazine in Tokyo in the late 1950s and early 1960s and as the author of numerous pioneer books on the mindset and business practices of the Chinese, Japanese and South Koreans he made major contributions to the initial rise of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China as economic superpowers. He played a leading role in helping to launch the career of Thunderbird School of Global Management alumnae brother Merle Hinrichs who became the largest trade magazine publisher in Asia, a major financial donor to Thunderbird and member of the board of directors. And he launched the publishing career of Kentucky hillbilly Larry Flynt who achieved great wealth and notoriety as the publisher of HUSTLER magazine and champion of freedom of speech. [On the day De Mente met Flynt he told his wife that he had just met a 26-year old man who had the intelligence and drive to become president of the United States by the time he was old enough to qualify for the office.] De Mente's encounters and relationships with such extraordinary individuals as Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, America's ranking naval officer during World War II; Akio Morita, co-founder and leading light of what was to become the Sony empire; Toshio Karita, former protocol officer for the Imperial Family of Japan; and Daisetzu Suzuki, Japan's leading Zen master, plus many more, were experiences he could not have even dreamed about before they happened. His story is an example of the potential of ordinary individuals to achieve significant things when life presents opportunities and they follow up on them.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : East Asia
ISBN : NYPL:33433082429279

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The Directory & Chronicle for China, Japan, Corea, Indo-China, Straits Settlements, Malay States, Siam, Netherlands India, Borneo, the Philippines, &c Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Author : Paul Nowak
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-03
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781462918324

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The Completely Non-Authoritative Guide to Japan Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This hilarious graphic guide to Japan is packed with colorful anecdotes, illustrations and even a few helpful pointers! Well, do you want to know how to be a Japanese delinquent, read palms, or teach English? Want to find out the secrets of great tea-ceremony masters, sushi chefs, or successful politicians? Or how about grasping the easy logic behind those apparently indecipherable Japanese characters? These essential questions that more authoritative guidebooks overlook are answered at last in this irreverent, ingenious, and irrepressible comic travel guide to Japan.

Author : Julie E. Bounford
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780760363027

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The Curious History of Mazes Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Thread your way through this aMAZEing history and delve into a curious experience!​ From prehistoric times, mazes and labyrinths worldwide have served as different symbolic, ritualistic, and practical purposes. Taken as a powerful metaphor for life's journey, they can be used as tools for meditation and learning at any level, even when completed for recreation. Maze images can be enjoyed as motifs themselves, but also in their material forms—a meditation, puzzle, dance, walk, ritual, pilgrimage, or simply a day out. Drawing upon a wealth of historical and classical literature; accounts written by explorers, archaeologists, and historians; and the output of modern and contemporary world-renowned experts and enthusiasts, social historian Dr. Julie Bounford explores the evolution of mazes through time and across continents, presenting their history in a fun and engaging format while challenging readers to solve over 100 mazes—many created exclusively for this book by illustrator and artist Trevor Bounford. Learn about: The earliest recorded examples, legends, and mazes in the ancient world Mazes used as sacred rituals and symbols that take us beyond the natural world Turf, stone, hedge, and garden mazes, and sites of communal rustic revels The modern revival, with mazes taken to forms never previously imagined Explore how mazes can improve your mental dexterity and create mindfulness, and use the gazetteer to locate historical, replica, and interesting mazes that exist around the world today. The Puzzlecraft series from Wellfleet Press tackles some of the greatest conundrums of our time. Learn how to navigate the world’s trickiest mazes, solve the most complex crosswords, and finally get the answer to “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” Follow literature’s most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, as he guides you through hundreds of challenging cross-fitness brain exercises inspired by his most popular cases and adventures. You can also train your memory to perform better and learn the meanings behind your own personality traits or the traits of others. These handy and portable paperbacks are sized perfectly to travel, whether on vacation or just for your daily commute. The intricately designed covers and bold colors will capture your attention as much as the engaging content inside. Other titles in the series include: The Curious History of the Crossword; The Curious History of the Riddle; Escape from Sherlock Holmes; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Code Breakers; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Math & Logic Games; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Visual Puzzles; Sherlock Holmes Puzzles: Lateral Brain Teasers; Solving Sherlock Homes; Solving Sherlock Holmes Volume II; Maximize Your Memory; and The Book of Personality Tests.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1252 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Environmental health
ISBN : RUTGERS:39030033377484

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Environmental Health Perspectives Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Author : Nozomu Tamaki
Publisher : Seven Seas Entertainment
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781645056485

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Dance in the Vampire Bund (Special Edition) Vol. 5 Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Betrayal by a rogue agent has rocked the Vampire Bund hard, especially Akira. Even worse, the agent has stolen the most damaging secret that Princess Mina tried hardest to conceal-that Mina has the ability to transform into a full-grown woman capable of bearing children. With this news leaked to the lords of the three great vampire clans, the brazen Lord Ivanovic launches an all-out assault on the Bund in order to claim Mina for himself. Princess Mina has no choice but to counterattack, as her once idyllic haven for vampires turns into a war zone with massive casualties on both sides. Contains Dance in the Vampire Bund Vols. 9-10 along with a brand new Chronicle story.

Author : Axel Schwab
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Tokyo (Japan)
ISBN : 1092728740

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Tokyo Maze - 42 Walks in and Around the Japanese Capital Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Tokyo Maze - 42 Walks is no ordinary travel guide. The author is no stranger to Japan either, having spent over 25 years visiting the country as a student, on work assignments and as a writer. He even lived in Tokyo for five years. Alongside all the main attractions, this guide takes you to places which don't get a mention elsewhere. The information included in the guide is fully up to date. He returned from his most recent in-depth research trip in January 2019. Inside the guide: - 42 complete walking tours to 500 sights in and around Tokyo. - Each itinerary begins and ends at a railway or subway station. - Recommend lunch-break and coffee-stop for each walk. - 48 area maps reliably steer the visitor through the maze of Tokyo streets. - 108 photos offer first impressions. - Over 100 insider tips aid readers in their pre-trip preparations and during their stay. - 350 bookmarks enable travellers to access additional information on the Internet. - A calendar shows at a glance which festivals are taking place at any given time. - Personal Top 10 tips on architecture, observation points, parks and gardens, shopping streets and malls, boutiques, hotels, restaurants, fine arts and other museums, showrooms, theatres, temples and shrines. - Online maps are available for half of the tours, featuring additional tips on accommodation, shopping, and food and drink. Regardless of whether you come to Japan on a package holiday or under your own steam or if you're even planning to live in Tokyo for a while, this guide will enrich your stay. Please note: a conscious decision was made to print this guide in black and white in order to provide you with a wealth of detailed and up-to-the-minute information at a low price. If colour photographs are a priority, you should opt for the e-book version.

Author : Stuart A. Kallen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Tokyo (Japan)
ISBN : 1560067977

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Life in Tokyo Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Discusses life in Tokyo including the history of Tokyo, its geographical significance, home life, education, economic role, arts and entertainment.

Author : Florent Chavouet
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781462906406

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Tokyo on Foot Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

This prize-winning book is both an illustrated tour of a Tokyo rarely seen in Japan travel guides and an artist's warm, funny, visually rich, and always entertaining graphic memoir. Florent Chavouet, a young graphic artist, spent six months exploring Tokyo while his girlfriend interned at a company there. Each day he would set forth with a pouch full of color pencils and a sketchpad, and visit different neighborhoods. This stunning book records the city that he got to know during his adventures. It isn't the Tokyo of packaged tours and glossy guidebooks, but a grittier, vibrant place, full of ordinary people going about their daily lives and the scenes and activities that unfold on the streets of a bustling metropolis. Here you find businessmen and women, hipsters, students, grandmothers, shopkeepers, policemen, and other urban types and tribes in all manner of dress and hairstyles. A temple nestles among skyscrapers; the corner grocery anchors a diverse assortment of dwellings, cafes, and shops--often tangled in electric lines. The artist mixes styles and tags his pictures with wry comments and observations. Realistically rendered advertisements or posters of pop stars contrast with cartoon sketches of iconic objects or droll vignettes, like a housewife walking her pet pig, a Godzilla statue in a local park, and an urban fishing pond that charges 400 yen per half hour. This very personal guide to Tokyo is organized by neighborhood with hand-drawn maps that provide an overview of each neighborhood, but what really defines them is what caught the artist's eye and attracted his formidable drawing talent. Florent Chavouet begins his introduction by observing that, "Tokyo is said to be the most beautiful of ugly cities." With wit, a playful sense of humor, and the multicolor pencils of his kit, he sets aside the question of urban ugliness or beauty and captures the Japanese essence of a great city in this truly vital portrait.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Travel
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005510834

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Travel Holiday Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Author : Axel Schwab
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798769737114

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Tokyo Maze - 42 Walks in and Around the Japanese Capital Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Tokyo Maze - 42 Walks is no ordinary travel guide. The author is no stranger to Japan either, having spent over 25 years visiting the country as a student, on work assignments and as a writer. He even lived in Tokyo for five years. Alongside all the main attractions, this guide takes you to places which don't get a mention elsewhere. This 3rd edition has been carefully updated - all information is current as of January 2022. Inside the guide: * 42 complete walking tours to 500 sights in and around Tokyo. * Recommend lunch-break and coffee-stop for each walk. * 20 virtual walks and hints for virtual museum visits. * NEW: Print quality and readability of 48 area maps improved, QR-Codes for all Online Maps available. * Each itinerary begins and ends at a railway or subway station. * 108 photos offer first impressions. * Over 100 insider tips aid readers in their pre-trip preparations and during their stay. * 450 bookmarks enable travellers to access additional information on the Internet. * A calendar shows at a glance which festivals are taking place at any given time. * Online maps are available for 21 tours, featuring additional tips on accommodation, shopping, and food and drink. * Personal Top 10 tips on architecture, observation points, parks and gardens, shopping streets and malls, boutiques, hotels, restaurants, fine arts and other museums, showrooms, theatres, temples and shrines. Regardless of whether you come to Japan on a package holiday or under your own steam or if you're even planning to live in Tokyo for a while, this guide will enrich your stay. Please note: a conscious decision was made to print this guide in black and white in order to provide you with a wealth of detailed and up-to-the-minute information at a low price. If color photographs are a priority, you should opt for the e-book version with color photos.

Author : Louise Dompierre,Power Plant (Art gallery)
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art, Japanese
ISBN : UOM:39015037295790

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The Age of Anxiety Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Presents a survey of recent works by nine artists from Kyoto and Tokyo. It includes a curatorial essay by Dompierre and contributing essays addressing questions of national, cultural and personal identity at a crucial point in Japan's history.

Author : Time Out,Penguin
Publisher : Time Out Guides
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Japan
ISBN : 0140284605

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Tokyo Guide Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

The Tokyo Guide is packed with vital information for both first-time tourists and experienced business travelers. Written by journalists and writers living in the Japanese capital, this guide takes the lid off one of the most exciting and mysterious cities in the world, with a guide to Japanese food -- what to eat and how to order it -- walking tours of Tokyo's most vibrant districts, a thorough shopping guide, language survival tips, and a mini-guide to Yokohama, Japan's second city, thirty minutes away.