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If you're an avid noodle lover or ready to graduate from perennial favourite Ramen Noodles look no further!

Like Japanese knitting before it, Japanese-style crochet is getting ready to sweep the globe!

Decorate your desk, home, wedding or next get-together with these professional looking paper blossoms!This stunning book presents detailed instructions for eleven elegant and lifelike paper flower projects that will enhance any home or occasion. Paper flower expert Naomiki Sato starts by showing you how to fold seven types of paper roses using a variety of techniques for four- and five-sided blossoms, along with their stems, thorns and leaves, and how to assemble them.Four equally exciting papercraft projects follow, showing you how to make Japanese Cherry Blossoms, Bellflowers, tropical Plumeria (Frangipani) and Bougainvillea.Each of the eleven projects has detailed step-by-step photographs, diagrams and instructions that will guide intermediate to advanced folders through making these sophisticated-looking blossoms.

The Art of Japanese Architecture presents a complete overview of Japanese architecture in its historical and cultural context. The book begins with a discussion of early prehistoric dwellings and concludes with a description of works by important modern Japanese architects. Along the way it discusses the iconic buildings and architectural styles for which Japan is so justly famousfrom elegant Shinden and Sukiya aristocratic villas like the Kinkakuji "e;Golden Pavilion"e; in Kyoto, to imposing Samurai castles like Himeji and Matsumoto, and tranquil Zen Buddhist gardens and tea houses to rural Minka thatched-roof farmhouses and Shinto shrines. Each period in the development of Japan's architecture is described in detail and the most important structures are shown and discussedincluding dozens of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The aesthetic trends in each period are presented within the context of Japanese society at the time, providing a unique in-depth understanding of the way Japanese architectural styles and buildings have developed over time and the great variety that is visible today. The book is profusely illustrated with hundreds of hand-drawn 3D watercolor illustrations and color photos as well as prints, maps and diagrams. The new edition features dozens of new photographs and a handy hardcover format that is perfect for travelers.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a detailed examination of the five-centuries-old tea ceremonyor Cha-no-Yu in Japanese, literally "e;hot water for tea"e;a cornerstone of Japanese culture and a core practice of Zen Buddhism. Framed by intricately choreographed steps, the tea ceremony is as much about the search for enlightenment as it is about serving tea. Within the serenity of the tea room, the ceremony, with its highly formal structure, becomes an object of focus for meditation. As the water is heated and the tea is served, the ultimate goal is losing the sense of self while gaining inner peace. The path to mindfulness runs through the center of the tea ceremony. Abundantly illustrated with over 160 drawings and 40 color photos showing every aspect of the ceremony, this book takes readers on a complete tour of furniture and utensils, teahouses and gardens, and numerous other features of Cha-no-Yu. It also delves into the many disciplines included within the broader framework of the tea ceremonyJapanese art, calligraphy, flower arrangements, architecture, gardening, and exquisite handicrafts. Learn more about the experiences of masters of the tea ceremony over the centuries and histories of the various schools and traditions of the art of tea. Full-color photos of tea bowls, teahouses, and gardens reveal the exquisite artistry of the cult of tea and this important Japanese tradition. With a new foreword by award-winning author Laura C. Martin, The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of the ritual and Zen philosophy of one of Japan's greatest customs, truly "e;an epitome of Japanese civilization."e;

Japanese Legends and Folklore invites English speakers into the intriguing world of Japanese folktales, ghost stories and historical eyewitness accounts. With a fascinating selection of stories about Japanese culture and history, A.B. Mitfordwho lived and worked in Japan as a British diplomatpresents a broad cross section of tales from many Japanese sources. Discover more about practically every aspect of Japanese lifefrom myths and legends to society and religion. This book features 30 fascinating Japanese stories, including: The Forty-Seven Roninthe famous, epic tale of a loyal band of Samurai warriors who pay the ultimate price for avenging the honor of their fallen master. The Tongue-Cut Sparrowa good-hearted old man is richly rewarded when he begs forgiveness from a sparrow who is injured by his spiteful, greedy wife. The Adventures of Little Peach Boya tale familiar to generations of Japanese children, a small boy born from a peach is adopted by a kindly childless couple.Japanese Sermonsa selection of sermons written by a priest belonging to the Shingaku sect, which combines Buddhist, Shinto and Confucian teachings.An Account of Hara-KiriMitford's dramatic first person account of a ritual Samurai suicide, the first time it had been reported in English. Thirty-one reproductions of woodblock prints bring the classic tales and essays to life. These influential stories helped shape the West's understanding of Japanese culture. A new foreword by Professor Michael Dylan Foster sheds light on the book's importance as a groundbreaking work of Japanese folklore, literature and history.

**Winner of the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award**The Art of the Japanese Garden is the only historical overview of Japanese gardens that covers Japanese gardening culture in one beautiful book.Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an indigenous prehistoric tradition in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams, waterfalls, rock compositions and a variety of vegetation. The Art of the Japanese Garden traces the development and blending of these two traditions, as well as the inclusion of new features as gardening reached new heights of sophistication on Japanese soil.300 full-color Japanese garden illustrations and photographs highlight notable gardens in Japan, including graveled courtyards, early aristocratic gardens, esoteric and paradise gardens, Zen gardens, warrior gardens, tea gardens and stroll gardens. Also included are sections on modern trends and Japanese gardens in other countries.

100 Japanese Gardens is an ambitious attempt to profile the finest gardens in Japan, while also highlighting lesser known, but equally accomplished landscapes in less-visited parts of the country. A celebration of Japanese landscape design, this book features gardens from Kyoto and Tokyo, as well as from the sub-arctic island of Hokkaido and the semi-tropical islands of Okinawa. Author Stephen Mansfield traveled the length and breadth of Japan on a quest to identify the most impressive gardens in this vast and culturally varied archipelago. His erudition and love of the Japanese garden shines through on every page, making this the perfect primer for travel to Japan or an enjoyable armchair read for gardening enthusiasts. Mansfield's insightful descriptions of each garden examine design concepts and principles, space management, compositional elements, and the iconographic and metaphysical role of Shinto and Buddhist influences. Through his exquisite visuals and engaging stories, we experience Japanese garden designs not merely as landscapes, but as large-scale art installations.

Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress.

Navigating the various regions during your trip to Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler, and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are not available on other maps of Thailand.The atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions: Bangkok, Central Thailand, Southeastern Thailand, and Northern Thailand. Each of the 23 maps in this atlas is presented in a logical, easy-to-follow manner, with emphasis on the most frequently visited areas. All place names, street names and buildings are indexed for quick reference.COMPREHENSIVE: Detailed insets of major cities, travel destinations and business hubs in ThailandINFORMATIVE: Precise locations of all famous sights, restaurants, temples, shopping malls and other essential locationsPRACTICAL: The well-designed maps and comprehensive index help you find places you are looking for quicklyRELIABLE: The maps in this atlas are thoroughly researched and regularly updated by the leading publisher of Asia Pacific maps.

These fine-quality tear-out wrapping sheets feature six whimsical watercolour patterns, suitable for craft projects as well as for gift wrapping.

Make decorative papercraft models with this beautiful origami paper pack!

Learn how to target the weaknesses of an attacker and effectively exploit them in order to defend yourself. The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points gives detailed explanations on how the pressure points of traditional Chinese medicine found in the Bubishi, the venerable "e;Bible of Karate,"e; are used in attacking an opponent and how to defend yourself against such attacks. This book closely examines these vital points and the science behind them. While much has been written about the vital points and their medicinal importance, thanks to the popularity of practices such as acupuncture, martial research on the subject has been lacking. Cardwell discusses the vital points from the perspective of an experienced martial artistincluding how the body's vital points are related to the 8 extraordinary vessels and 12 meridians which circulate energy throughout the body. Through detailed step-by-step instructions and over 96 photographs and illustrations, The 36 Deadly Bubishi Points shows how this knowledge can be employed in self-defense. Respond to an attacker by employing these ancient methods in modern, violent situations.

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American sushi expert Marisa Baggett has been working passionately for years to perfect sushi recipes that take full advantage of the freshest garden vegetables, herbs, tofu, mushrooms and spices available at your local farmer's market or co-op.

Keiko Okamoto's Japanese Knitting Stitches presents 150 exquisite knitting and crochet stitches from one of Japan's most prolific and innovative designers. Her designs range from classic to ethnic to quirky--in colors ranging from earthy to vivid. Keiko Okamoto is recognized around the world for her colorful and textural stitches, and this book features beautiful color photos showing the full potential of these stitch patterns. An introduction by veteran Japanese knitting expert Gayle Roehm--translator of Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible and 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches--explains the ins and outs of using the Japanese-style knitting charts and executing the stitches in a way that is simple and easy for all knitters to understand. Full instructions and diagrams for crochet and knitting projects offer a chance to put these stitches to use. These projects include:A cardigan with charming crocheted strawberry garland A multi-colored, fringed neck wrapA pair of funky, sculptural arm-warmers--toasty and multi-texturedA charming Fair Isle knitted basket bag A pair of fluffy, cuffed mittensAn elegant A-line textured wool sweater suitable for any body type A chic Nordic-patterned short coat This book will be a prized addition to every knitter's library, and a favorite reference for years to come!

Making Out in Hindi is a fun, accessible guide to contemporary Hindi as it's really spoken. It's the perfect phrase book for everyday interactions, and includes lots of colorful colloquial expressions not covered in other phrase books. Making Out in Hindi also features a pronunciation guide, notes on the Hindi language and Indian culture, and guidance on male and female usage. With Making Out in Hindi you'll be able to express yourself when: o Making acquaintanceso Sharing a mealo Going out on the towno Getting hot under the collaro Flirting and developing a romantic relationshipo And more! Each expression is also shown in Hindi script to enhance your experience of the language (and in a pinch, you can show the book to the person you're speaking to). Making Out In Hindi even includes occasional references to Bollywood films, so even if your travels take you no further than your cinema or TV, this is the phrase book you won't want to be without.

"e;Clear-eyed glimpses of human behavior in the extremities of poverty, stupidity, greed, vanity Story-telling of an unconventional sort, with most of the substance beneath the shining, enameled surface."e; The New York Times Book Review Widely acknowledged as "e;the father of the Japanese short story,"e; Ryunosuke Akutagawa remains one of the most influential Japanese writers of all time. Rashomon and Other Stories, a collection of his most celebrated work, resonates as strongly today as when it first published a century ago. This volume includes: In a Grove: An iconic, contradictory tale of the murder of a samurai in a forest near Kyoto told through three varying accounts Rashomon: A masterless samurai contemplates following a life of crime as he encounters an old woman at the old Rashomon gate outside Kyoto Yam Gruel: A low-ranking court official laments his position all the while yearning for his favorite, yet humble, dish The Martyr: Set in Japan's Christian missionary era, a young boy is excommunicated for fathering an illegitimate child, but not all is as it seems Kesa and Morito: An adulterous couple plots to kill the woman's husband as the situation threatens to spin out of control The Dragon: A priest concocts a prank involving a dragon, but the tall tale begins to take on a life of its own With a new foreward by noted Akutagawa scholar Seiji Lippit, this updated version of a classic collection is a an excellent, readable introduction to Japanese literature.

As the world's most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us, awakened us, motivated us, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Koreanwhether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Korean words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Korean Hangul characterswith a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctlyalong with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Korean holidays and eating Korean food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Hundreds of color photographs1,500 Korean words and phrases40 different topicsfrom social media and WiFi to paying and countingExample sentences showing how the words are usedCompanion online audio recordings by native Korean speakers of all the vocabulary and sentencesAn introduction to Korean pronunciation and grammarAn index to allow you to quickly look up wordsKorean Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all agescurious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Korea.

Add a whimsical touch of green to any space: your desk or bookshelf, home or office.These miniature indoor gardens are customizable, stylish and easy to care for! This book is full of ideas for creating the perfect little Japanese-inspired terrarium garden using repurposed glass containers including a wine glass, mason jar and lightbulb. In this mini terrarium gardening book you'll learn how to create: Fern and moss terrariums Air plant (Tillandsia) terrariums Cacti and succulent terrariums Captivating combinations of flowering plants, dry zone plants, mosses, epiphytes and other mixes Included are tips for selecting your containers and arranging your soils, stones and plants so that your unique house plants stay healthy and beautiful in their perfectly petite glass home.

Learn how to prepare meals that are both healthy and tasty with the 40 recipes in this steaming cookbook!

Knot your mother's crochet! Craft cute animals with this playful Japanese amigurumi crochet book. Weave your way into the yarn-filled world of Japanese amigurumi crochet or "e;small, crocheted stuffed toys"e; with adorable creatures and cuddly new characters! Whether you're honing a new craft or in search of creative needlework inspiration, let Voodoo Maggie (Eric Clark) show you the way in this amigurumi book. There are adorable Koala Bears, Darling Dachshunds, Nuggly Bats, and the not very fearsome Yeti. Full of 300+ colorful photos to help guide you through the crochet patterns, Adorable Amigurumi: Cute and Quirky Crocheted Critters walks you step-by-step through this distinct Japanese craft. Artful designs, easy-to-follow knitting instructions, and detailed illustrations allow you to create the most delightful amirgurumi animals easily. Learn to make 18 amigurumi crochet animals, including: Luna the Baby Dragon Lucy the Giraffe Schnitzel the Dachshund Dust Bunny Basil T. Koala Marcel Monkey Olive Octopus Bella la BattyThis amigurumi book will have you tending a little zoo of tiny animal creations in no time!

Salamaat! Learning Arabic with Ease is a new language learning book designed to open your world to the beautiful Arabic language. Salamaat! means Greetings, I hope you are well! and is usually the first word used in every situation where Arabic is spoken.

It's never a good idea to be overly-reliant on technology while traveling! Look-up words quickly and easily with this Korean travel dictionary. Tuttle's Mini Korean Dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required. This pocket-sized dictionary is intended for use by tourists, students, and business people traveling to Korea, or as a Korean language study reference. Mini Korean Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating, and a great way to learn Korean.In addition to being an excellent English to Korean dictionary and Korean to English dictionary, Mini Korean Dictionary contains essential notes on the Korean language, Korean grammar, and Korean pronunciation. All words are written in a Romanized form as well as Korean script (hangul) so that, in case of difficulties, the book can directly be shown to the native speaker you're trying to communicate with. This mini dictionary contains the following essential features: Bidirectional Korean to English and English to Korean Over 12,000 crucial Korean words, as well as useful Korean expressions and idioms A basic overview of Korean grammar and pronunciation All the latest Korean social media and computer terms May be used for all U.S. ESL standardized testing

Get your karate training off to a great startfrom basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you taking a class but confused by the technical terms used to describe the punches? Karate Basics teaches you all the fundamentals of this ancient martial art form in a clear and easy-to-understand manner! This karate book contains the following vital information: The origins of Karateits philosophy, history, and different schools How to find a teacher and a class that are right for you Getting ready for your first classwhat actually happens in a Karate class? The essential elementsstances, blocks, thrusts, strikes, punches, and kicks How to complement your Karate training with sparring drills and kata Effective ways to succeed in Karatehow to create a training program, test for belt promotion, and an overview of competitions and tournaments Resources to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of KarateWhether you're just getting started, or have already been training for a year or two, Karate Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to the sport that will make you feel more confident.

Intended for beginning Korean learners, Practical Korean gives you only what you need--including a basic pronunciation guide and key grammar points.

This compilation includes "101 Zen Stories", a collection of tales that recount actual experiences of Chinese and Japanese Zen teachers over a period of more that five centuries. B&W illustrations.