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A nameless cat quietly observes the strange behavior of the humans who have adopted him. With dry wit, sharp intelligence, and irresistible humor, he exposes the vanity, pretension, and absurdities of Meiji-era Japanese society. Published in 1905, I Am a Cat launched Natsume Sōseki's literary career and remains one of Japan's greatest novels. Told entirely through the eyes of an unusually perceptive feline narrator, it blends satire, philosophy, comedy, and social commentary into one of wo...

Japanese mythology finally has its own dictionary of gods! Between history and folklore, Shintoism is a religion which mixes with various influences since its beginnings (political power, foreign religions, local folklore, ...). Its existence lasts and is embedded in a country in constant evolution. There are still today more than 80 000 Shinto shrines scattered throughout Japan.With this book, discover the 200 most important gods and goddesses: their legends, the shrines in which ...

Imaginez apprendre le japonais en toute simplicité pendant vos trajets, en cuisinant ou en vous détendant chez vous. Ce livre audio, spécialement conçu pour les francophones, met l’accent sur la compréhension orale et l’expression pratique grâce à un vocabulaire utilisé au quotidien. En explorant des situations courantes—comme saluer, commander au restaurant, demander son chemin ou faire des achats—vous gagnerez en confiance pour comprendre et répondre naturellement en japonais. Les leçons...

Japanese Girls and Women by Alice Mabel Bacon was first published in 1891. The book elaborates on the life of Japanese women and girls concerning subjects such as childhood, education, marriage, being a wife and mother, old age, samurai women, peasant women, court life, life in the cities, and domestic service. The author was an American foreign advisor to the Japanese government in mid-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century Japan. After receiving an invitation to serve as a teacher at a s...

Immerse yourself in the fabulous world of Japanese folktales from the Edo period with this collection of short stories for children. Gathering a selection of tales passed down from generation to generation, this book transports you to feudal Japan marked by stories steeped in wisdom and fun.From samurai to yokai to ordinary heroes, these stories feature characters facing original situations and challenges. Entertaining and educational, these tales offer important life lessons about...

Discover the world of Japanese children's games through this must-have illustrated book!Let yourself be transported into a playful exploration of the Japanese playground, where children have been playing traditional games for generations. Learn the rules for variations on the classic Shifumi (rock-paper-scissors), demon chases (Oni), and many other team-based diversions.Each game seeks to inspire imagination, thought and creativity. Some are physical, some are mental, and s...

Japanese urban legends are passed on by word of mouth and come to you today, thanks to the illustrated book you are holding in your hands. Scary stories, popular beliefs, folk tales, ...Explore all these mysteries and paranormal phenomena through the eras of Japan, from the Japanese Middle Ages to today. Follow the evolution of these stories that reflect the social and cultural changes of Japanese society in each period. To enhance your understanding of the folktales in this book, ...

Irezumi, the Japanese art of tattooing, is a traditional technique that has fascinated Westerners since the opening of Japan in the Meiji era. This ancestral knowledge is still evolving with the cultural, political and social influences that have shaped Japan since prehistoric times, transforming both the image of the tattoo itself and that of the tattooed. Sometimes hidden, rejected or used as clothing, the Japanese tattoo reveals its secrets in this illustrated book.Discover here ...

Les pilotes japonais disparaissent les uns après les autres dans des attaques constantes pour contrer les bombardements américains sur le sol nippon. Seiho Takizawa dépeint dans ce nouvel album la vie des pilotes des escadrilles de chasse, alors que le Japon voit venir la défaite...

Japanese folklore is rich in stories and its creatures are all more amazing than the others.Among them, the tanuki is surely the most talked about. Whether we make fun of him because of his huge male assets or just because of his jokes, the tanuki is the main character of many of the short stories compiled in this book.In addition to being a funny and mocking Yokai, the tanuki carries nature's memory within him. A great protector of forests and mountains, he is one of the mos...

With this book, use Japanese colours to create works of art inspired by Japanese art. Find out when and in whatcontext each shade was discovered and used.Who would have imagined that an art that breaks with the concepts of the Italian Renaissance would become one of the greatest sources of inspiration for European artists? Between Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas or Henri de Toulouse Lautrec, Japanese art fascinates with its subtle and resplendent colours.Artists like Hokusai ...

There is no mystery: to master the Japanese language, it is necessary to be fluent in grammar and vocabulary. At least to talk! You can always try to express yourself by drawing your ideas on a piece of paper and showing them to a local, but your exchanges will remain limited. Aim further!Discover Japanese culture, far from the stereotypes you are told, through real cultural exchanges. Culture is about language, about the way it is used.What are the influences of the outsid...