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This gorgeous guide to Japanese life chronicles more than 60 native Japanese objects. Each object featured is accompanied by detailed text describing its historical significance and place in everyday Japanese life. You'll learn about the origins and uses of everything from folding paper fans to lacquerware combs to ceramic tea bowls. the perfect introduction to Japan, Things Japanese offers an innovative look into this diverse and fascinating culture.

Nicholas Bornoff, a film critic for the Japan Times', is the author of National Geographic Traveler Series Guide to Japan.

Michael Freeman began a full-time photographic career in 1973. He has photographed extensively for magazines such as Smithsonian and Conde Nast Traveler.

Foreword

6

(2)

House and Garden

8

(38)

Shikki

10

(2)

Tansu

12

(2)

Noren

14

(2)

Yoshizu

16

(2)

Byobu

18

(2)

Shoji

20

(2)

Ukiyo-e

22

(2)

Tatami

24

(2)

Futon

26

(2)

Irori

28

(2)

Hibachi

30

(2)

Hibachi

32

(2)

Imari-yaki

34

(2)

Teaburi

36

(2)

Hanakago

38

(2)

Ishidoro

40

(2)

Chozubachi

42

(2)

Bonsai Basami

44

(2)

Possessions and Clothing

46

(38)

Nihon-to and Tsuba

48

(2)

Kabuto

50

(2)

Hanten or Happi

52

(2)

Kimono

54

(2)

Obi

56

(2)

Netsuke and Ojime

58

(4)

Hakimono

62

(4)

Kushi and Kanzashi

66

(4)

Inro

70

(2)

Tabako

72

(2)

Bunbogu

74

(4)

Furoshiki

78

(2)

Ogi

80

(2)

Kasa

82

(2)

Eating, Drinking and Entertainment

84

(26)

O-hashi

86

(2)

Nihon-shu

88

(4)

Hyotan

92

(2)

Yoji-ire

94

(2)

Tetsubin

96

(2)

Karuta

98

(2)

Igo

100

(2)

Nohmen

102

(2)

Wagakki

104

(2)

Ningyo Joruri

106

(2)

Karakuri

108

(2)

Custom and Religion

110

(32)

Shimenawa

112

(2)

Ema

114

(2)

Hasu-no-hana

116

(2)

Jizo Bosatsu

118

(2)

Chochin

120

(2)

Maneki-neko

122

(2)

Tanuki

124

(2)

O-mamori

126

(2)

Koi Nobori

128

(2)

Origami

130

(2)

Hina Ningyo

132

(2)

Cha Dogu

134

(4)

Ko and Koro

138

(4)

Bibliography, Glossary, Credits

142

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Things Japanese

Things Japanese

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