The Little Book of Japan

Charlotte Anderson, Gorazd Vilhar

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Tuttle
10 September 2013

Travel & holiday; Travel & holiday guides; Japanese - Cultural Material

Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriad facets that, when put together, compose the whole of this nation are impossible to fully capture. But in The Little Book of Japan, the dynamic photographer-writer team of Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson do an admirable job of creating a celebration in words and images that encapsulates what makes this country so extraordinary.

Small and easily portable, The Little Book of Japan is organized in a series of 44 essays contained within four chapters: Cultural Icons, Traditions, Places and Spiritual Life. Under these four overarching ideals, Vilhar and Anderson explore a wide range of topics from Japanese cultural icons and traditions to Japan's spiritual life to its unique cities and villages. Broad enough to satisfy anyone with an interest in the culture, art, and beliefs of this unique island nation, yet comprehesive enough for the true Japanophile, The Little Book of Japan is a stunning collection of photographs and thoughful essays. With everything from Cherry Blossoms to Sushi, Calligraphy to Kimonos, Old Tokyo to Hiroshima, to intimate details of Buddhism and Pilgrimages, this book is a beautiful and enjoyable way to learn more about the fascinating island nation of Japan.

By: Charlotte Anderson
Photographs by: Gorazd Vilhar
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 482g
ISBN: 9784805312131
ISBN 10: 4805312130
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 10 September 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Chapter 1: Cultural Icons Bonsai Castles Cherry Blossoms Gardens Geishas and Maikos Koi Otaku Culture Mt. Fuji Sushi Tattoos Trains Tea Chapter 2: Traditions Autumn Foliage Calligraphy Curtains Traditional Footwear Japanese Houses Ikebana Kimonos & Obis Bento Boxes Onsen Rice Ryokan Chapter 3: Places Old Tokyo New Tokyo Yokohama Kamakura Hakone Nikko Kyoto Nara Osaka and Kobe Hiroshima Hokkaido Okinawa Chapter 4: Spiritual Life Buddhism Life Cycle Ceremonies Festivals Japanese New Year O-Bon Festival Offerings Pilgrimages Shinto Amulets & Talismans Acknowledgments

Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson are a photographer-writer team who have resided in Japan since 1985. Vilhar is a native of Slovenia and is an art historian by education. Anderson is a cultural anthropologist by training. Together they have produced six books on Japan and its traditional culture, including Matsuri: World of Japanese Festivals and Incomparable Japanese Gardens.

Reviews for The Little Book of Japan

The Little Book of Japan provides an armchair cultural, spiritual, and monumental tour of the Land of the Rising Sun from a mostly traditional perspective. [A]n excellent small gift for both travelers and homebodies. -- Foreword magazine