Perfect the gift of giving. The only modern, practical guide to the ancient art of Japanese gift wrapping. Discover how to use Furoshiki - beautiful, reusable wrapping cloth, to make gift-giving extra special and joyful, and kinder to the planet too.

In Japan, gift-giving is an important cultural ritual, and the presentation is just as important as the gift itself. Learn 30 exquisite yet easy wrapping styles, involving knotted or intricately folded Furoshiki cloth, to wrap bottles, bouquets of flowers and other presents. You can also use Furoshiki to wrap and carry all sorts of everyday items.

With no cutting, sticking or waste, give thoughtful, beautiful gifts and say goodbye to single-use wrapping paper, bags and packaging for good.

About the Author:

Tomoko Kakita is a Japanese Furoshiki expert and an interior architect based in London, UK. She designs and sells her beautiful, nature-inspired Furoshiki at maspacedesign.com

Об'єднуючи шедеври з трьох найвеличніших колекцій укійо-е Японії, каталог виставки історичної виставки UKIYO-E 2020 тепер доступний по всьому світу!

Ця книга є каталогом виставки UKIYO-E 2020, яка проходила в Токійському столичному художньому музеї з 23 червня по 22 вересня 2020 року.

Ця виставка має велике значення, оскільки вперше разом були представлені шедеври з Меморіального музею мистецтв Ота (Японія), Музею укійо-е та Фонду Хіракі укійо-е – музеїв, які вважаються трьома найвеличнішими колекціями укійо-е в Японії як за якістю, так і за обсягом. Каталог виставки містить 450 ретельно відібраних гравюр укійо-е з XVII по XIX століття, що пропонує чудове висвітлення світових шедеврів укійо-е.

Ця книга не лише стане позачасовим сувеніром історичної виставки, але й буде надзвичайно цінною як головне джерело, що охоплює повну історію укійо-е.

"I lived in a haunted apartment." Davisson opens this definitive work on Japan's ghosts, or yurei, with a personal tale about the spirit world. Shifting from anecdotes to deep research to translation of ancient ghost stories, he explores the persistence of yurei in modern Japan and their continued popularity throughout the West. Colour images of yurei appear throughout the book.

About the Author:

Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and scholar of Japanese folklore and ghosts. He is the author of Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan (Chin Music Press), translator of Eisner Award-winning and Harvey-nominated Shigeru Mizuki’s Showa 1926-1939: A History of Japan, and a 2014 nominee of the Japanese-US Friendship Commission Translation Prize. Other translation works include the famous folklore comic Kitaro (Drawn and Quarterly) and the works of Satoshi Kon (Dark Horse).

Привиди, демони, Йокай... Це кошмарна колекція надприродних істот з японського фольклору, зображених у шедеврах укійо!

Японський фольклор - це золота жила жахливих надприродних монстрів, демонів і фантомів Йокай. Велика кількість гравюр укійо-е, створених в період Едо (1603-1868), зображують цих жахливих істот в ілюстраціях до популярних народних казок і оповідань жахів. Ця книга містить 70 Yurei (привиди), Oni (демони), Kaijin (чаклуни) і Yokai (надприродні монстри) з основним вступом до історії кожної істоти двомовним текстом японською/англійською.

Ці фантоми та монстри яскраво описані у 120 творах мистецтва укійо-е, усі створені такими великими майстрами, як Хокусай, Хіросіґе, Кунійоші тощо, що дає читачам чітке та жахливе уявлення про те, як можуть виглядати такі надприродні фігури.

Ці зображення передавалися роками, і багато жанрів мистецтва в Японії сьогодні, включно з мангою та іграми, перебувають під їх значним впливом. Це найкращий довідник для любителів японського мистецтва, любителів народної культури, а також любителів японської поп-культури. Він також пропонує свіжі ідеї для тих, хто шукає нових джерел натхнення для мистецтва та дизайну татуювань.

Розкішний огляд всесвітньо відомих колекцій традиційних японських кімоно колекції Халілі, починаючи з періоду Едо і закінчуючи 20 століттям.

Колекція кімоно Халілі складається з понад 200 предметів одягу, що охоплюють 300 років японського текстильного мистецтва. Форма Т-подібного кімоно з прямим швом, що обгортається спереду, мало змінилася протягом століть, проте колекція демонструє вражаючу різноманітність дизайнів. Представлені тут предмети одягу відображають надзвичайну креативність дизайнерів, які створювали витвори мистецтва, що огортали того, хто їх носить. Величезний асортимент візерунків був виконаний у складній комбінації технік, а деякі предмети одягу вимагали майстерних навичок низки різних майстрів.

Колекція Халілі включає офіційні, напівофіційні та неофіційні кімоно, нижнє кімоно та піджаки, які носять жінки, чоловіки та діти. Представлені вишуканий одяг самурайської еліти та заможних купецьких класів періоду Едо (1603–1868), мінливі стилі та нова кольорова палітра одягу періоду Мейдзі (1868–1912), а особливо сміливе та блискуче кімоно епох Тайсьо (1912–26) та ранньої епохи Сьова (1926–1989), в якому використовувалися інноваційні техніки та черпалося нове натхнення як з минулих традицій, так і з сучасного світу.

Тут міжнародна команда авторів досліджує мистецтво та еволюцію кімоно в історичному контексті XVII–XX століть під редакцією Анни Джексон, зберігачки Азійського відділу Музею Вікторії та Альберта в Лондоні.

Зміст:

Вступ • I. Едо (1603–1868) • II. Мейдзі (1868–1912) • III. Тайсьо/Сьова (1912–1989)

Про автора:

Анна Джексон є хранителькою азійського відділу Музею Вікторії та Альберта та почесним куратором колекції Халілі.

The first book to chronicle the golden age of Japanese bicycle design.

Japanese bicycles have long been at the forefront of both competitive and recreational cycling — from top-flight racing bicycles to collectible custom fixed-gear frames. This comprehensive and stunningly illustrated book presents a fascinating overview of the most prolific and celebrated period of Japanese bicycle design, between the 1950s and the ’80s, when uniquely talented artisanal craftsmen produced some of the most iconic bicycles of the twentieth century.

From the recognizable silhouettes of major manufacturers like Fuji, Panasonic, and Bridgestone to the rarest frames from artisanal builders like 3-Rensho or Nagasawa, Japanese bicycle designers dominated the cycling world and created machines that are still revered today. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs of fully restored bikes, and supplemented with artifacts and ephemera from technical manuals to photography of the legendary Keirin racing circuits, this book is must-have for anyone with an interest in cycling and the phenomenon of Japanese design.

About the Author:

William Bevington is an information and product development designer, a passionate collector of Japanese bicycles and cycling ephemera, and the foremost authority on the leading Japanese brand Fuji.

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Fujoshi, or Yaoi fandom supporters of femme gay media aimed at teenage girls represent an ever-increasing market in Japan. Best of Bishonen presents an up-to-date art collection of beautiful boys popular with Fujoshi or Yaoi girls. 

Seventy-nine artists are featured within, with details in Japanese and English. 

Some of the artworks are actually sought-after illustrations taken from the popular online game Touken Ranbu (in which players control legendary swords anthropomorphized as attractive young men) and Vocaloid PV. 

Best of Bishonen promises to satisfy Fujoshi girls with its unique claim as the complete Yaoi art collection! Best of Bishonen is also an indispensable book for anyone wishing to sample the visual pulse of this exciting trend. Additionally, five artists have created new original works exclusively for this project. 

Featured illustrators include: Shishunnki Suzuki Jiro Naoe Marimo Nao Tsukiji Fuji Mitsuya Toinana Aomiya Kara Shikimi Nagarenaitessyu And more!...

In the field of graphic design, Japanese graphics has established its unique reputation around the world. This book sorts out the development of Japanese graphics into three stages: postwar 40 years, the golden 10 years and the 21st century to the current. Along the way, briefly talk about Japanese aesthetics, Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese traditional painting and manga in order to explore the cultural roots of Japanese graphics.

A large quantity of graphic works by Japanese designers are displayed under four categories: Logo, Poster & Book, Branding and Packaging. To deepen the understanding of Japanese graphics and its development, this book features articles written by renowned designers, including Masaaki Hiromura, Daigo Daikoku, Eisuke Tachikawa, Masaomi Fujita, Eriko Kawakami and Ren Takaya.

1. A comprehensive introduction of the development of Japanese graphics after WWII and masters emerging from corresponding stages.
2. A brief talk the cultural roots of Japanese graphics — Japanese aesthetic, Japanese tea ceremony, Yamato-e, Ukiyo-e and manga
3. Articles written by eminent designers, such as Masaaki Hiromura, Daigo Daikoku
4. A collection of excellent graphic works by Japanese designers

Ukiyo-e ("pictures of the floating world") is an art form that originated in the metropolitan culture of Edo (Tokyo) in the early seventeenth century and involved collaboration between artist, carver, printer and publisher. Printed on fragile paper using a technique of woodcut or woodblock printing, the early black and white designs soon gave way to delicate two-colour prints and then to multicoloured prints. Favourite subjects were portraits of beautiful geisha and courtesans, popular kabuki actors and sumo wrestlers, erotica, scenes from nature, historical subjects and even foreigners in Japan.

The charming, carefully selected ukiyo-e in this book reflect not only Japan's rich history and way of life but also reveal the author's love affair with an art form that has captured the imagination of people all over the world./p>

At the heart of a Japanese garden is harmony with nature. More than simply a landscape of trees and flowering shrubs, a Japanese garden provides a place of serenity and rest, filled with peaceful spots that lend themselves to meditation and contemplation. Japanese Gardens celebrates and illustrates this ideal, showcasing the exquisite natural beauty of more than 20 quintessentially Japanese gardens-big and small, urban and rural, traditional and contemporary.

The expert author-and-photographer team behind this book excels at capturing and explaining the essential elements and techniques that distinguish Japanese gardens from those of other countries. The featured sites range from large feudal period gardens, temple gardens and private and countryside gardens to mountain flower gardens, tea gardens and gardens devoted to miniature bonsai.

Пориньте у світ стильного японського будинку, де кожен об'єкт на вашому погляді є витвором мистецтва. Japan Style представляє 20 особливих резиденцій. Завдяки понад 200 кольоровим фотографіям, ця книга демонструє приголомшливу красу старовинних будинків і розповідає, як за ними доглядають їхні власники.

Традиційні японські будинки з чудово обробленою цінною деревиною, чудовою майстерністю та сезонним інтер'єром мають естетику безмежної простоти. На відміну від японських готелів та історичних будівель, будинки, представлені в цій книзі, є приватною власністю і не відкриті для публічного огляду.

Japan Style пропонує рідкісний погляд на інтимний світ повсякденного життя японців та захопливе розуміння традиційної архітектури Японії.

The entire fascinating story of Japan told in one exciting manga-style volume!

A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include:

- The Dawn of Japan: The Birth of Buddhism and the transition from hunters—gatherers to agricultural societies of ancient times
- The Genpei Wars: Davage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun
- The Onin Wars: A decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives
- The 47 Ronin: Loyal Samurai who vowed to avenge the death of their master, choosing honor over surrender and being forced to commit mass ritual suicide as a result
- The Satsuma Rebellion: A dramatic last stand by Samurai loyal to the Shogun who revolted against the new Meiji government and its plans to finally modernize Japan
-  And many more!

Dozens of indelible portraits, manga stories, maps and info-sidebars bring the full sweep of Japanese history to life in one easy-to-read book!

About the Author:

Shunichiro Kanaya is a lecturer in the Department of Japanese History at Toshin High School in Musashino, Japan. He is the author of several books on Japanese history and has appeared as a history commentator on NTV, Fuji TV and TV Tokyo.

Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and folklorist. He is the author of books like Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, and Yokai Stories, and the translator of books like Soseki Natsume's I Am a Cat and Shigeru Mizuki's multiple Eisner Award-winning Showa: a History of Japan. In addition, his comic work includes Demon Days: X-Men from Marvel, Wayward from Image, and The Art of Star Wars Visions from Dark Horse. He has lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at numerous colleges and contributed to exhibitions at numerous museums. He currently lives in Seattle, WA with his wife Miyuki, dog Mochi, cat Shere Khan, and several ghosts.

An introduction to the Japanese art of living of Ogata through the vision of its founder, Shinichiro Ogata.

As an expert in the cultures and traditions of ancient Japan, Shinichiro Ogata has dedicated himself to a contemporary reinvention of this solemn yet simple ideal of a harmonious life. His eponymous spaces in Japan and Paris are at once a tea salon, pastry shop, restaurant, bar, art gallery, and crafts and housewares store where every element is infused with a pared-back, refined style, holistically in tune with surroundings and nature.

Beautifully printed, this elegant volume provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese art of living, with chapters on tea, cuisine, wagashi (traditional confections), crafts, fragrance, and floral art. Readers are invited to consider a new outlook, nourished by millennia-old traditions and materialized through exquisite objects and sensorial experiences. Each section explores the details and innovative possibilities for deeply rooted traditions as well as the social and aesthetic rules that sustain them, while beautiful photographs showcase Ogata’s signature design as well as its flagship Paris space. Written in the first person, Shinichiro Ogata’s text offers a deeper understanding of his creative process and unique aesthetic vision. This is an exquisite book for aficionados of Japanese refinement and craftsmanship.

About the Authors:

Shinichiro Ogata is a Japanese designer. He founded Simplicity Co., Ltd. in 1998, a multidisciplinary company with activities ranging from a design studio to tea, cuisine, wagashi, crafts, and other fields. Ogata opened in Paris in 2020. Dennis Paphitis is the founder of Aesop. Kei Osawa is a French-Japanese researcher and curator at the University Museum, the University of Tokyo.

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A unique and comprehensive collection of photographs that capture all the ceremonies that mark the ritual restoration of the Ise Grand Shrine, one of the most important and profound symbols of Japanese society.

Architecture and religion come together in this never-before-published record of Japanese culture. The book presents the 63rd restoration of the Shrine, beautifully captured by photographs of all the ritual ceremonies, along with descriptive texts. The restoration of the sanctuary takes place every 20 years and lasts over a period of 8 years since 690 A.D. An extraordinary variety of large format photographs depict profound spirituality and festive local participation. Including drawings of the main buildings and maps of the area, this is a book not only for architects, but also for those with a strong interest in Japanese religion and culture.

About the Author:

J.K. Mauro Pierconti is a historian of architecture at Waseda University in Tokyo. His more recent research focuses on traditional Japanese architecture and the work of important architects. Masaaki Miyazawa is a photographer and winner of the International Center of Photography Award in 1985.

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Пролистать книгу Sengu: The Reconstruction of the Ise Shrine: Holy Japan photographed by Miyazawa Masaaki

Japandi is the newest and hottest trend in interiors: a harmonious combination of functionality, comfort, and the minimalist look that characterizes Scandinavian design with the purest elegance of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Japandi harmoniously blends Scandinavian hygge with wabi-sabi, a concept derived from Zen Buddhism that advocates peaceful sobriety and invites us to admire the beauty hidden in slight imperfections in nature. This first major survey of Japandi style will introduce the reader to the fundamentals and to iconic objects that will transform an interior into a Japandi-inspired retreat.

Chapter one of the book examines the converging principles that have contributed to the emergence of Japandi Style such as functionality, neutral colors, the importance of organic materials, and the thoughtful simplicity of shapes. Chapter two presents some of the most emblematic works of Japandi Style, and the design studios behind them. Chapter three gives examples of how to decorate and furnish rooms - the living room, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, winter garden, or home office - in Japandi Style.

About the Author:

Agata Toromanoff is an art and design historian who has curated numerous contemporary art projects. She has written features for the art press and is the author of several books, including Chairs by Architects (2016), Sofas: 340 Iconic Designs (2018), Vases: 250 State-of-the-Art Designs (2019) and Designs for Children (2022). Pierre Toromanoff studied mathematics and Russian literature. After a career of over twenty years in the book industry as international sales manager and then as managing director for several art publishers, he co-founded with his wife Agata a book packaging agency in 2014. Since then, he has authored several publications on contemporary art, pop culture, and fashion.