Japanese Art

Our lives and our minds have gotten cluttered. Stress and anxiety have become a part of our lives. Even the things that should bring joy and happiness in our lives become a reason for sorrow. This is a sorry state of affairs, and it must change. If you are also feeling the same frustrations in your life, then this audiobook is just for you.

In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities.

The wise people of Japan believe that we all have a reason for being. It is our duty to find the value of life, known as Ikigai. Once you embrace Ikigai and Kaizen as the ultimate way of life, you will witness a dramatically great change in your overall well-being and state of mind. Only then will you be able to clearly see the universal secret to longevity, happiness, and fulfilled life! If you’re new to these life-changing concepts and you want to take charge of your happiness, don’t look past this book.

Japanese animation—or anime—holds a special place in the hearts of countless fans around the globe. Since the early days of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy to Makoto Shinkai’s astounding success with Your Name, anime has left an undeniable impact on our culture. Anime Impact explores the impression the medium has left on various fans with detailed discussions on television shows and movies from the 1960s all the way to the present.

商談でも社交の場でも、最低限おさえておきたい63の名画を収録。
ルーヴル美術館は西洋の歴史・宗教・文化を学ぶ最高の教材!西洋絵画は、時代を映す鏡。

カナダのカフェで食べたふわふわのワッフル。モンゴルの青空の下、遊牧民と調理した羊のドラム缶蒸し。旅の最終日にバーテンダーが作ってくれたコーヒー味のオリジナルカクテル。

Who knew the path to enlightenment could start with a cup of tea? Learn the hidden significance behind the deceptively simple Zen tea ceremony - one which can lead directly to Buddhahood and its absolute truth. D.T. Suzuki, once Japan's leading authority on Zen Buddhism, describes the tearoom and the tea ceremony and explains the guiding principles of harmony, reverence, purity, and tranquility.

空手チョップを武器に外国人レスラーと激闘を繰り広げ，戦後日本を熱狂させた力道山．大相撲から，アメリカで大人気を博していたプロレスへ転じ，テレビの誕生・発展とともに国民的ヒーローとなった．

［商品について］―生きることは、愛すること―僕は、自分の意識の深い所から神の声を聞いた。「自分を愛せないものは、人を愛せない。お前の愛は、欲望の中にある愛だ」（「誘惑の星」より）

これまでのような「分析」「論理」「理性」に軸足をおいた経営、いわば「サイエンス重視の意思決定」では、今日のように複雑で不安定な世界においてビジネスの舵取りをすることはできない――「

【警告! 常識人は決して読まないでください!】　
常識を壊すから、アタマに効く! 「刺激と裏切りの本」ついに発刊。

Located in Ueno Park, which is also known as "Ueno no Mori," the National Museum of Western Art is t

Lacquerware that uses Japanese lacquer is known as shitsugei (lacquer art).

We collectively refer to things such as judo, kendo, karate, and sumo as martial arts. 柔道や剣道、空手、相撲な

アート×テクノロジーが未来の都市を創り出す

From the sugar rush of Tokyo’s idol subculture to the discordant polyrhythms of its experimental punk and indie scenes, this audiobook by Japan Times music columnist Ian F. Martin offers a witty and tender look at the issues that shape Japanese music today. With insights into the evolution of J-pop as well as its history, infrastructure, and (sub)cultures, Martin deconstructs an industry that operates very differently from counterparts overseas.

型破りなスケールと斬新な構成によって，西洋音楽史を塗り替えてしまった「第九」．ベートーヴェンの音楽とシラーのテキストが創り上げる強烈なメッセージ性ゆえに，音楽を超え社会に様々な影響を与えると共に時代の流れに翻弄され，数奇な運命を辿った．

―ブラックホールの彼方に、何かが待っている。―この世界は不思議な事象に溢れている。しかし、世界の果て、ブラックホールの先には、もっと不思議で未知なる空間が広がっているはずだ。

"Mastering the Art of Ikebana: A Guide to Traditional Japanese Flower Arrangement" is the perfect guide for anyone interested in learning the ancient art of ikebana. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history, techniques, and styles of ikebana, as well as a detailed overview of the materials and tools used in this traditional Japanese art form.

イタリアの家具メーカーに修行に来ていた空間プロデューサー松澤は、現地の若者の豊かな発想力に圧倒され挫折を味わっていた。