This pack
- containing a Collins Gem Phrasebook & a CD
- provides the opportunity to hear & practise the language. The phrases

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Once confined to a literary elite in Japan, haiku are now written all over the world by poets who find their combination of brevity, technical discipline & expressive content irresistible. This collection brings together hundreds of poems by Japanese writers from the fifteenth century to the twentieth, with modern examples from Europe & America. In addition, there is a selection of poems influenced by haiku, & a section devoted to haiku-like passages from traditional English poets. The book is dominated by four great masters
- Basho, Buson, Issa & Shiki
- who between them compress the gamut of human experience into the limits of seventeen syllables.

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This is the first book in English by chef Murata dealing with easy-to-make home cooking recipes. The 60 recipes in the book include standard & popular Japanese dishes like Teriyaki, Tempura, Sushi, Miso soup & many others you can enjoy at home, plus several of his unique signature dishes that have helped him earn his reputation as the best chef in Japan. All of these recipes are characterised by being easy to create, & by their use of ingredients that are readily obtainable across Europe. The dishes are clearly described, & accompanied by the superb colour photographs of specialist Akira Saito. ...

This example-packed overview of contemporary Japanese illustration showcases the works of 100 of Japan`s most successful & exciting artists & designers. The images embrace a huge range of styles, from traditional to futuristic, from classic ukiyo-e prints to the worlds of manga & anime. Some look towards urban street culture or build their own surreal dreamscapes, while others revisit a playful world of childhood innocence or explore darker realms of violence & terror. The book also

Includes:: ten interviews in which the illustrators discuss their work & what inspires them. The range of amazing images & subjects in this book is hugely memorable, an exciting journey to the utterly idiosyncratic but wonderful world of the Japanese sensibility.

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Richly illustrated & exhaustively researched, Japanese Inns & Hot Springs is the definitive guide to Japanese spas & hot springs known as Ryokans. It presents the finest Ryokans in Japan, from historic properties like Hiiragiya in Kyoto & Kikkaso in Hakone to luxury retreats like Zaborin in Hokkaido & Tenku-no-Mori in Kyushu. In this Japan travel guide you will find: The 40 best Japanese ryokan & onsens for English-speaking visitors (including 13 in the Tokyo area & 11 in & around Kyoto & Nara) A description of the special features of each ryokan & what is included in your stay Tips on how to choose the right ryokan for you Practical advice on how to book a stay & a detailed etiquette guide. Above all else this Ryokan guide reveals the enduring traditions of Japanese hospitality, a rich heritage reaching back a thousand years to the time when Japan`s hot spring bathing culture took root. The beautiful properties in this book also illustrate the unique design sensibility for which Japan is so justly renowned. Indispensable tips on booking a Japanese Ryokan that is right for you & reaching each property by train, bus & taxi are provided along with a detailed etiquette guide to staying at a Ryokan & bathing in an Onsen, as well as descriptions of the special features of each of the inns featured. ...

The Lingo™ range features beautifully designed, quality playing cards with the world’s most popular foreign languages. Inside Lingo™ you’ll find a stack of essential translations for your next overseas adventure. Lingo™ has your trip covered, from basic greetings & introductions to eating out, moving around or finding a place to stay. Practical translations accompanied by intuitive, easy to learn pronunciations. ...

Japan is a place of special fascination for the acclaimed international comics creator Igort, who has visited & lived there more than 20 times, & worked in the country`s manga industry for more than a decade. In this masterful new book--part graphic memoir, part cultural meditation--Igort vividly recounts his personal experiences in Japan, creating comics amid the activities of everyday life, & finding inspiration everywhere: in nature, history, custom, art, & encounters with creators including animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki. With beautifully illustrated reflections on subjects from printmaking to Zen Buddhism, imperial history to the samurai code, Japanese film, literature, & manga, this is a richly rewarding book for anyone interested in Japan or comic arts practiced at the highest level. ...

Pepin gift & creative paper books all contain 4 pages of introduction & 12 large sheets of very high-quality wrapping paper. They can easily be removed from the books by tearing them along a perforated line. The wrapping papers are folded to fit into the book; when removed & opened they measure 50 cm x 70 cm (191/2 inch x 271/2 inch; a standard size for gift wrapping papers). Depending on the theme, a suitable light-weight paper quality has been selected. For example, papers with designs in gold, silver or bronze are printed on silky art paper on which the inks show to their best advantage. Designs with an antique or h&-made feel are printed on high-quality creamy offset paper. Pepin papers make your gift package look very special. In addition, these papers are suitable for scrap booking & all sorts of craft projects. ...

Pepin placemat pads all contain 8 sheets of 6 different designs, so in all 48 placemats per pad. The designs are printed with soy-based ink on high-quality FSC-certified paper. The placemats can very easily be removed from the pads without damaging the sheets. The placemats measure 42 cm x 30 cm (16 inch x 12 inch). The design, printing quality & materials are all of the highest quality. Pepin placemat will make your dinner table look truly wonderful. ...

Japanese Phrase Book in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...