Japanese Art

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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.

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There are simularities and differences between the European and Japanese medieval warrior traditions that reflect the social evolutions within those cultures. Over the years publishing the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, we published articles that presented the main themes found in this unique area of comparitive studies. The most important of these writings are assembled in this anthology for your convience. Chapters 1 and 2 are by Dr. Willy Pieter, a leading scholar with a thorough grasp of European and Japanese martial art traditions. His first chapter examines the feudal system and how ...

Discover the tranquil world of Ikebana, the revered Japanese art that transforms simple floral arrangements into serene masterpieces. "Flowers in Balance" is a comprehensive guide that gently ushers you into the delicate essence of this ancient practice, promising to enrich your understanding and appreciation of its aesthetic and meditative qualities. Venture into the book's opening pages and uncover the deep roots of Ikebana within Japanese culture. Learn how each stroke of a branch and each placement of a petal isn’t just a step in crafting beauty, but a mindful journey towards inner ...

The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in competition. In 1926, a contest occurred in which thirty-seven of the finest judoka in Japan competed before the Emperor Hirohito. The first chapter by Robert W. Smith details the techniques utilized by each master and also compares their skills with today’s judo practitioners. The next two chapters by Dr. Llyr Jones and ...

親子の情愛を描いた人情噺の名作で、五代目圓楽十八番中の十八番。腰元彫りの名人・浜野矩康の跡を継いだ息子・矩随。しかし、あまりにも未熟な二代目に対する世間の風は冷たく、先代からの客だった若狭屋に「下手なものを作るなら死んだほうがよい」と罵倒され矩随は苦悩する。そんな矩随を見た母親は… 平成2年2月の“東京落語会”(イイノホール)で長講と銘打って50分を超える熱演を聴かせてくれた、五代目圓楽の落語を代表する貴重な一席。

ご存知の大御所三遊亭圓楽、iTunesに堂々登場！平成10年のＮＨＫ「日本の話芸」からの放送音源。粋な語りと豊かな表現で聴かせる、圓楽ならではの話芸をたっぷり楽しめる。「死神」は、元はイタリアのオペラが素材となった古典落語。　(C)NHK（日本放送協会）

好評発売中!圓楽全盛期の熱演が聴ける落語好き必聴の名演集、CD「至芸五代目三遊亭圓楽特選落語名演集」(発行:NHKサービスセンター)から、圓楽節が冴え渡る人情噺の名作を厳選!平成元年5月NHK「お笑い指定席」の放送音源。

好評発売中!圓楽全盛期の熱演が聴ける落語好き必聴の名演集、CD「至芸五代目三遊亭圓楽特選落語名演集」(発行:NHKサービスセンター)から、圓楽節が冴え渡る人情噺の名作を厳選!平成8年12月NHK「日本の話芸」の放送音源。

ご存知の大御所三遊亭圓楽、iTunesに堂々登場！昭和61年のＮＨＫ「演芸指定席」からの放送音源。粋な語りと豊かな表現で聴かせる、圓楽ならではの話芸をたっぷり楽しめる。得意の人情噺をじっくり聴かせてくれる熱演！　(C)NHK（日本放送協会）

大好評の'読むラジオ'第2弾．毎週金曜，“夜開く学校“として高い人気を誇る NHK ラジオ番組「飛ぶ教室」．その冒頭約 3 分間のオープニング・トークのうち 2022年 4月～23年3月の2年分を収録．

幼少のころから不思議な体験を数多くした稲森の実話をもとに基本的に構成されている。本人が体験したからこそ語ることのできる、細部にわたる生の臨場感には定評がある。

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――「

「猫間川寄席」の雰囲気を、そのままで！約15年間、大阪玉造さんくすホールで、毎月開催されている「猫間川寄席」での、四代目桂文我の口演を収録した落語集。

A mágica da arrumação se tornou um fenômeno mundial por apresentar uma abordagem inovadora para acabar de vez com a bagunça. Aos 30 anos, a japonesa Marie Kondo virou celebridade internacional, uma espécie de guru quando o assunto é organização. O ponto principal da técnica é o descarte. Para decidir o que manter e o que jogar fora, você deve segurar os itens um a um e perguntar a si mesmo: “Isso me traz alegria?” Você só deve continuar com algo se a resposta for “sim”.

「神道には教義がないって、本当なの?」「八百万の神々の中で一番偉いのは、誰?」「鳥はいないのに、なぜ鳥居というの?」 神道の起源から日本の神様、開運神社のご利益まで楽しくわかる!

ったく、しょうがねえなあ――。

約400年にわたり，大西洋を航海した奴隷船．「裸の移住者」としてアメリカ大陸に連行された人々は，いかにしてアフリカの声と音の伝統を再創造し，次世代へと繋いでいったのか．

In a world of constant motion, where desires and dreams often feel just out of reach, “Yoshuku” offers a path to manifestation rooted in ancient Japanese wisdom and introduces you to the gentle power of collective intention and pre-celebration—a practice that not only shapes your future but uplifts those around you.