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Vintage Japanese China
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Vintage Chinese Wooden Bead Arithmetic Abacus W. Instruction $29.99 The abacus was a calculator invented sometime between 1000 BC and 500 BC in China, often constructed as a wooden frame with beads sliding on wires. It was in use centuries before the adoption of the written Hindu-Arabic numeral system and is still widely used by merchants and clerks in China, Japan, Africa and elsewhere.This vintage style abacus comes with a beautiful leather surface wooden case i… |
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Royal Albert 100 Years of Royal Albert Teacups and Saucers, Set of 5, 1900-1940 $164.98 Royal Doulton announces the international launch of the 100 Years of Royal Albert collection, celebrating a century of English craftsmanship through ten patterns representing design trends of each decade of the 20th century. Royal Albert’s success dates back to the late 1800′s, and the new collection celebrates the brand’s vitality, longevity and rich design history. The collection features all bo… |
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Vintage Chinese Wooden Bead Arithmetic Abacus W. Storage Compartments $35.99 The abacus was a calculator invented sometime between 1000 BC and 500 BC in China, often constructed as a wooden frame with beads sliding on wires. It was in use centuries before the adoption of the written Hindu-Arabic numeral system and is still widely used by merchants and clerks in China, Japan, Africa and elsewhere.This vintage style abacus is built on top of a beautiful wooden case in ancien… |
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Irwin M444SB6N Blue Chip Bevel Edge Woodworking Chisel Set, 6-Piece (Box set) $54.99 These bevel-edged chisels are hardened and tempered under controlled conditions and accurately ground for precise control. Handle is square with rounded corners for comfort and to prevent rolling. Chisel handles are made of indestructible polypropylene to withstand heavy mallet and hammer blows. Overall lengths 9-3/4″-11″, blade lengths 3-1/2″ to 4-1/4″. These tools are factory ground and require … |
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Wallmonkeys Peel and Stick Wall Decals – Buddha – Removable Graphic WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Melitta Porcelain Gourmet 6 Cup Coffeemaker, $35.89 Elegance, convenience and fresh brewed taste is all included in this Melitta tradition. Our Porcelain coffeemaker prepares six cups of coffee, with that fresh brewed taste, using Melitta number 4 filters…. |
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Vintage Wuyi Oolong (WuLong) + China Classic Min-Nan Oolong (Wu Long) Tea – 200 Tea Bags (14 Oz, 2 Boxes) $12.29 FOOJOY China Classic Min Nan OOLONG TEA comes from southern Fujian’s mountains (Min-Nan), where clouds and mists produce Oolongs of exceptional character. In the manufacture of Oolong, tea leaves undergo partial oxidation, a step that changes the color to a golden amber and the flavor to a complex, invigorating cup. True to a classic Oolong, FOOJOY’s high-grown CHINA OOLONG TEA makes a smooth, rou… |
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Wuyi Shui Hsien Narcissus WuLong + China Tie Kuan Yin Oolong Tea – 2×5.3 Oz $17.99 Wuyi Oolong is from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian, where mists, clouds and unique soil conditions produce teas of exceptional character. Hand plucked leaves are carefully sorted, allowed to oxidize partially, and skillfully fired to make this golden, amber-color brew. Wuyi Oolong has a bold, long-lasting flavor and an inviting aroma. Each tea’s distinctive character is produced by a unique combinat… |
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Shanghai Tone® Elegant Chinese Peacock Cheongsam Embroidery Mini Dress Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 $37.30 Available Sizes: 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Please let seller know the size you need via Amazon message (contact seller). Size Chart can be found in the product description and the product image.Size Chart – WomenSize: XS/US. 0, To Fit Bust: 31″-32″ (78.7-81.3 cm), Waist: 23″-24″ (58.4-61 cm), Hips: 33.5″-34.5″ (85.1-87.6 cm)Size: XS/US. 2, To Fit Bust: 32″-33″ (81.3-83.8 cm), Waist: 24″-25″ (61-63.5 … |
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Kira – Friend of Barbie – Picture Pockets $33.00 WOW! Punch out cool flower-shaped pictures! COOL! Fill Kira Doll’s pockets with your favorite pictures! Collect all 4!… |
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Vintage Japanese Street Bikes $64.7 This book is in New – Excellent condition |
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Japanese Diasporas $44.98 Japanese Diasporas examines the relationship of overseas Japanese and their descendents (Nikkei) with their home and host nations, focusing on the political, social and economic struggles of Nikkei. Frequently abandoned by their homeland, and experiencing alienation in their host nations, the diaspora have attempted to carve out lives between two worlds. Examining Nikkei communities and Japanese migration to Manchuria, China, Canada, the Philippines, Singapore and Latin America, the book compares Nikkei experiences with those of Japanese transnational migrants living abroad. The authors connect theoretical issues of ethnic identity with the Japanese and Nikkei cases, analyzing the hidden dynamics of the social construction of race, ethnicity and homeland, and suggesting some of the ways in which diasporas are transforming global society today. Presenting new perspectives on socio-political and cultural issues of transnational migrants and diaspora communities in an economically intertwined world, this book will be of great interest to scholars of diaspora studies and Japanese studies. |
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China Vintage Flag International Hoodie $24.99 China Vintage Flag International Hoodie. Show pride for your favorite Nation! Our collection of deluxe vintage international print Hoodies are the perfect way to support your home country. Each shirt features premium vintage style designs made to look distressed for that soft “Favorite Old Sweatshirt” look from day one. These shirts are perfect whether you are rooting for your favorite soccer nation or just showing your love for a special country. Bold athletic style writing spells out each country’s name curved above the country’s national shield; a classic design that is sure to display your patriotism! Each shirt is printed to order on a deluxe hooded sweatshirt in your choice of color. |
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The Fall of Hong Kong: Britain, China, and the Japanese Occupation $5.98 On Christmas Day 1941 the Japanese captured Hong Kong, and Britain lost control of its Chinese colony for almost four years. The Japanese occupation was a turning point in the slow historical process by which the British were to be expelled from the colony and from four centuries of influence in East Asia. In this powerfully researched narrative, Philip Snow for the first time unravels the dramatic story of the occupation from the viewpoint of all the key players–the Hong Kong Chinese, the British, the Japanese, and the mainland Chinese–and reinterprets the subsequent evolution of Hong Kong in the light of this half-buried episode. Drawing on an unprecedented range of sources across continents and across languages, Snow reveals what really happened: the widespread desertion of the British by Chinese personnel during the invasion; the acquiescence of the Asian upper class in the Japanese takeover; the vicious cruelty of the Japanese conquerors towards the Chinese masses; and the post-war British decision to draw a veil over the occupation’s murkier aspects. Now, with Hong Kong returned to the Chinese and its future closely tied to the commercial influence of Japan: the colony’s wartime nemesis may hold the key to its survival in the twenty-first century. |
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Japanese Art $14.48 The uniqueness of Japanese culture rests on the fact that, throughout its history, Japan has continually taken, adapted, and transformed diverse influences from Korea, China, the South Seas, Europe, and the Americas into distinct traditions of its own. Extensively revised, updated, and expanded since its first publication, this authoritative survey of the arts of Japan from the prehistoric period to the present brings together the results of the most recent research on the subject. Profusely illustrated with examples from all the arts — painting, calligraphy, the decorative arts, and architecture — and with a wide-ranging bibliography. Japanese Art addresses itself equally to those who come to the subject for the first time and to the student. It is a concise overview of a fascinating and perplexing culture in which interest has never been greater than it is today. |
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China and Asia $160 This book places China in the Asian international economic context, suggesting that the importance of China has sometimes been misunderstood and comparing it with the earlier Japanese experiences in a new, refreshing way. |
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China and Japan in the Late Meiji Period: China Policy and the Japanese Discourse on National Identity, 1895-1904 $90.39 The first war between China and Japan in 1894/95 was one of the most fateful events, not only in modern Japanese and Chinese history, but in international history as well. The war and subsequent events catapulted Japan on its trajectory toward temporary hegemony in East Asia, whereas China entered a long period of domestic unrest and foreign intervention. Repercussions of these developments can be still felt, especially in the mutual perceptions of Chinese and Japanese people today. However, despite considerable scholarship on Sino-Japanese relations, the perplexing question remains how the Japanese attitude exactly changed after the triumphant victory in 1895 over its former role model and competitor. This book examines the transformation of Japan’s attitude toward China up to the time of the Russo-Japanese War (1904/5), when the psychological framework within which future Chinese-Japanese relations worked reached its erstwhile completion. It shows the transformation process through a close reading of sources, a large number of which is introduced to the scholarly discussion for the first time. Zachmann demonstrates how modern Sino-Japanese attitudes were shaped by a multitude of factors, domestic and international, and, in turn, informed Japan’s course in international politics. Winner of the JaDe Prize 2010 awarded by the German Foundation for the Promotion of Japanese-German Culture and Science Relations |
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Vintage Japanese Silk Trade Labels [With CDROM] $17.98 Rarely seen in the United States, the labels that once adorned cartons of exported Japanese silk were emblazoned with traditional motifs: birds, animals, flowers, warriors, and butterflies. This unique collection features over 100 vibrant labels that traveled the famed Silk Road to Italy from 1900 through the 1930s. All images also included on bonus CD-ROM. |
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China Watching $43.95 An international team of contributors analyzes the state of European, Japanese and American scholarship on China over the last decade, exploring in depth the main subjects and trends in research being done on contemporary Chinese politics, economy, for |
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The Battle for China: Essays on the Military History of the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945 $72.48 The Sino-Japanese War has inspired numerous specialized studies—some analyzing diplomatic relations, some addressing specific incidents, and still others documenting the rise of Communism in China. The war itself, however, has usually been presented from the perspective of the West. Departing from this tradition, "The Battle for China" brings together Chinese, Japanese, and Western scholars of the first rank to provide a comprehensive and multifaceted overview of the military operations that shaped much of what happened in political, economic, and cultural realms. Given the volatility of the events covered and their disputed histories, the volume’s diverse contributors have taken pains to sustain a scholarly, dispassionate tone throughout their analyses of the course and the nature of military operations, ranging from the Marco Polo Bridge Incident of 1937 to the final campaigns of 1945. They present Western involvement in the war, but in Sino-Japanese contexts, and establish the war’s place in World War II and world history in general. |
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Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese Vintage T-Shirt Sheer $19.88 Sonic the Hedgehog Japanese T Shirt Sheer This is an officially licensed Sonic the Hedgehog t-shirt in which these Sonic the Hedgehog shirts have been screen printed with an official Sonic the Hedgehog image on the front. These Sonic the Hedgehog tshirts are usually made from a combined cotton and poly blend giving this Sonic the Hedgehog tee a super soft feel. This type of super soft lightweight sheer t-shirt blank has a pre-washed feel. Check back often for some of our new Sonic the Hedgehog clothing and other Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise at great prices only at – www.StylinOnline.com . |
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China Vintage Flag International Mens T-Shirt $14.99 China Vintage Flag International Mens T-Shirt. Show pride for your favorite Nation! Our collection of deluxe vintage international print t-shirts are the perfect way to support your home country. Each shirt features premium vintage style designs made to look distressed for that soft “Favorite Old T-shirt” look from day one. These shirts are perfect whether you are rooting for your favorite soccer nation or just showing your love for a special country. Bold athletic style writing spells out each country’s name curved above the country’s national shield; a classic design that is sure to display your patriotism! Each shirt is printed to order on a deluxe Cotton tee shirt in your choice of color. |
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China Hutch $1.49 Storing life’s keepsakes is so sweet! This lovely invitation features an illustration of a china hutch, yellow and blue wallpaper, a vintage clock, and a book case with flowers. Bright white enclosure cards are available. |
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Why the Japanese Are a Superior People! $12.98 Boy Lafayette De Mente-author of more than 50 books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico-identifies and describes the cultural elements that made the Japanese an extraordinary people-elements based on the fact that the Japanese are right-brain oriented but are able to use both sides of their brain…with remarkable results that are responsible for their economic prowess, their aesthetic prowess, and the seductive nature of their culture. He pinpoints the areas where the Japanese have conspicuous advantages over Americans and other left-brain oriented people. A Must Read for anyone interested in understanding the character and mindset of the Japanese for whatever purpose. |
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The Making of Japanese Manchuria, 1904-1932 $37.98 In this history of Japanese involvement in northeast China, the author argues that Japan’s military seizure of Manchuria in September 1931 was founded on three decades of infiltration of the area. This incremental empire-building and its effect on Japan are the focuses of this book. The principal agency in the piecemeal growth of Japanese colonization was the South Manchurian Railway Company, and by the mid-1920s Japan had a deeply entrenched presence in Manchuria and exercised a dominant economic and political influence over the area. Japanese colonial expansion in Manchuria also loomed large in Japanese politics, military policy, economic development, and foreign relations and deeply influenced many aspects of Japan’s interwar history. |
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The Japanese Wartime Empire, 1931-1945 $29.48 With this book the editors complete the three-volume series on modern Japanese colonialism and imperialism that began with "The Japanese Colonial Empire, 1895-1945" (Princeton, 1983) and "The Japanese Informal Empire in China, 1895-1937" (Princeton, 1989). The Japanese military takeover in Manchuria between 1931 and 1932 was a critical turning point in East Asian history. It marked the first surge of Japanese aggression beyond the boundaries of its older colonial empire and set Japan on a collision course with China and Western colonial powers from 1937 through 1945. These essays seek to illuminate some of the more significant processes and institutions during the period when the empire was at war: the creation of a Japanese-dominated East Asian economic bloc centered in northeast Asia, the mobilization of human and physical resources in the older established areas of Japanese colonial rule, and the penetration and occupation of Southeast Asia. Introduced by Peter Duus, the volume contains four sections: Japan’s Wartime Empire and the Formal Colonies (Carter J. Eckert and Wan-yao Chou), Japan’s Wartime Empire and Northeast Asia (Louise Young, Y. Tak Matsusaka, Ramon H. Myers, and Takafusa Nakamura), Japan’s Wartime Empire and Southeast Asia (Mark R. Peattie, E. Bruce Reynolds, and Ken’ichi Goto), and Japan’s Wartime Empire in Other Perspectives (George Hicks, Hideo Kobayashi, and L. H. Gann). |
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China Vintage Flag International Sport Tee $19.99 China Vintage Flag International Sport Tee. Our collection of premium sport tees represents your favorite country in style. Each soccer jersey inspired t-shirt features a v-neck ringer design with contrast color side and sleeve trim. Each shirt is made of a super comfortable poly-cotton weeve for a perfect blend of light weight and breathablity. Each Sport Tee features the comfort and feel of a regular t-shirt with the amazing style of a professional soccer jersey. You will be proud to wear this soccer jersey tee, since it is not only for sports fans all people proud of their heritage will love these International sport t-shirts. |
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The Japanese Tea Garden $42.98 "When Marc Peter Keane describes, with poetry and erudition, the experience of the Japanese garden today, he has no peer."–Leonard Koren, author of Wabi-Sabi Almost every Japanese garden is influenced by the tea garden. Marc Peter Keane describes the history, design, and aesthetics of tea gardens, from T’ang China to the present day, with over one hundred stunning photographs, floor plans, and illustrations. The most extensive book on this genre ever published in English, The Japanese Tea Garden is a rich resource for garden lovers, landscape designers, and architects–and anyone who admires the striking aesthetic of the Japanese garden. Marc Peter Keane lived in Japan for 20 years, designing gardens for individuals, companies, and temples. He has written 3 other books on Japanese garden design. He is affiliated with the Research Center for Japanese Garden Art at the Kyoto University of Art and Design, the East Asian Program at Cornell University, and the Institute for Medieval Japanese Studies at Columbia University. |
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China, the United States and the Anglo-Japanese Alliance $19.98 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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China, the United States, and the Anglo-Japanese Alliance $19.98 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. |
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Styles and Motifs of Japanese Gardens $12.98 The art of landscaping was said to have been imported from China but as with other imports, the Japanese transformed garden design to suit the indigenous climate and natural surroundings, creating an entirely original art form in the process. A stroll through any of these gardens reveals their inimitable spirit, style and expression. STYLES AND MOTIFS JAPANESE GARDENS is a highly accessible flip reference for the novice gardener and first time visitor. Each of the 31 beautiful Kyoto gardens featured in this book embody the unique landscaping approaches and techniques of the periods when they were created, from the Heian and Muromanchi eras to Momoyama and Edo. From teahouses, rock gardens, ponds, and basins, STYLES AND MOTIFS JAPANESE GARDENS features only gardens that are open to the public, making this book an ideal guide for visitors to Kyoto who wish to know more about the spirit and form of Japanese landscape arts. |
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Japanese Castles AD 250-1540 $15.98 Renowned expert Stephen Turnbull examines the castles built in Japan, from the first primitive fortifications in the Yayoi Period (300 BC-AD 250) through to the first proper castles which began to be developed with the rise to power of the Yamato Court, the first emperors of Japan in around AD 250. Examining the close ties that early Japanese dynasties had to both China and Korea, Turnbull assesses how Japanese defensive architecture betrays these influences. Also examined is the effect that the terrain in Japan had on fortifications – from the early reliance on earthworks and palisades and the development of wooden and earth castles, often sited on the top of the mountains, into more elaborate stone constructions in the 15th century. Finally, the emergence of the stone towers that are so characteristic of samurai is investigated, as is the gradual adaptation of Japanese castles to accommodate the introduction of firearms. With previously unpublished photographs from the author’s private collection and full-color artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese castles. |
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Japanese-Americans in Chicago, Il $21.98 Japanese Americans who choose to reside in Chicago consider it to be the best city in the world. The first Japanese arrived in the city to prepare for the 1893 Columbian Exposition and the building of the Ho-o-den Pavilion. Prior to World War II, only a few hundred Japanese Americans lived in Chicago; however, during the War many were brought from concentration camps to help with the war effort. The number of Japanese-American residents peaked at more than 20,000 by 1945, with half of them returning to their west coast homes when permitted. For those who remained, the acceptance and employment opportunities found in Chicago offered a chance to begin new lives in a more ethnically-diverse city. These recollections, told through the medium of historic photographs, expose what is at the heart of Chicago’s Japanese-American community-a deep commitment to patriotism and a devotion to country and civil rights. This book of more than 200 vintage images reveals for the first time aspects of Japanese-American life in Chicago over four generations, through the eyes of those who lived it. |
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Created in China $43.98 This book examines China’s creative economy-and how television, animation, advertising, design, publishing and digital games are reshaping traditional understanding of culture. Since the 1950s China has endeavoured to catch-up with advanced Western economies. ‘Made in China’ is one approach to global competitiveness. But a focus on manufacturing and productivity is impeding innovation. China imports creativity and worries about its ‘cultural exports deficit’. In the cultural sector Chinese audiences are attracted to Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese culture, as well as Hollywood cinema. This book provides a fresh look looks at China’s move up the global value chain. It argues that while government and (most) citizens would prefer to associate with the nationalistic, but unrealized ‘created in China’ brand, widespread structural reforms are necessary to release creative potential. Innovation policy in China has recently acknowledged these problems. It considers how new ways of managing cultural assets can renovate largely non-competitive Chinese cultural industries. Together with a history of cultural commerce in China, the book details developments in new creative industries and provides the international context for creative cluster policy in Beijing and Shanghai. |
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Vintage Japanese Woodblock Designs 2012 Vertical Wall Calendar $10.95 These 19th century Japanese textile woodblock prints were used for Kimono designs. They reflect an interest in nature, which resulted in beautiful artwork of birds, animals, flowers and trees. |
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The China Lover $3.98 From Shanghai before and during the Second World War to U.S.-occupied Tokyo, and, finally, to the Middle East in the early 1970s, Ian Buruma’s masterful new novel about the intoxicating power of collective fantasy follows three star-struck men driven to extraordinary acts by their devotion to the same legendary woman. A beautiful Japanese girl born in Manchuria, Yamaguchi Yoshiko is known as Ri Koran in Japan, Li Xianglan in China, and Shirley Yamaguchi in the U.S.-and her past is a closely guarded secret. In Buruma’s reimagining of the life of Yamaguchi Yoshiko, a Japanese girl torn between patriotism for her parents’ homeland, worldly ambition, and sympathy for the Chinese, she will reflect almost exactly the twists and turns in the history of modern Japan. The China Lover is both luminously written and imbued with the insights and erudition that have made Ian Buruma one of the most respected writers on modern Asia. |
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China Modernizes $19.95 Two sharply contrasting views of China exist today; one of a rising superpower, and the other of an anachronistic, authoritarian regime. So which is the real China? Randall Peerenboom offers a controversial, first-hand account of modern China focusing on its economic, political and legal attributes within the context of the developing world. – ;Two sharply contrasting views of China exist today. On the one hand a rising superpower predicted to have the largest economy in the world by mid century, on the other hand a brutal, anachronistic and authoritarian regime, a threat to geo-stability and to the economies of the industrial world. So which China is the real China? Randall Peerenboom addresses this question by exploring China's economy, political and legal system, and most controversially, its record on civil, political. and personal rights in the context of the developing world. Avoiding polemic and relying on empirical evidence, he compares China's performance not with first world countries such as the US and UK but with other middle income countries and highlights the often hypocritical stance of an international. community which demands standards from others that it does not match at home. He also critically evaluates the benefits of globalisation and democratisation and the normative values of the West set against Beijing's determination to retain its cultural and political integrity. This book seeks to bridge the gap in understanding about China and to create a firmer foundation for mutual trust, while recognising that there are inevitable risks in a shift in global power of this magnitude that will require hard headed pragmatism at times where interests collide. – ;important and timely – Japanese Journal of Political Science;Peerenboom's book deserves a wide readership because it is perhaps one of the clearest statements in favour of the Chinese model to yet emerge. Its main contribution is to help the China field place the great debate about the Chinese model in the context of the global politics. In an era in which China has replaced the Soviet Union and Chile in the global search for alternative modernities to liberal democracy, the book will be useful not only in the undergraduate classroom but also. in the foreign policy world. – Bruce Gilley, The China Quarterly, 191, September 2007;Peerenboom's appraisal deserves to be heard: it will help the general public who are interested in China and encourage policymakers to reassess their views. – THES;Perceptive. – David Smith, Sunday Times (Culture);Randy Peerenboom has jumped with vigor and data into the ever deepening debate over how to view China. Going beyond the previous focus on the economic aspects of the East Asian Model, he shows that the EAM has served China well and suggests that other countries may also learn from China's experiences. Sure to set off debate, China Modernizes is a must read. – Joseph Fewsmith, Professor of International Relations a |
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Sino-Japanese Relations $43.48 Over recent years, there has been increasing interest in the relationship between China and Japan, particularly as a way of understanding contemporary political, economic and security developments within the whole East Asia region. Caroline Rose presents a thorough, balanced and objective examination of both sides of the relationship. This will be of great interest to academics and policy-makers in the UK and US, as well as to professionals working in Chinese and Japanese communities. |
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Kingyo: The Artistry of the Japanese Goldfish $27.48 DISCOVER THE CULT OF THE GOLDFISH THROUGH JAPANESE ART, DESIGN AND LITERATURE Goldfish were originally brought to Japan from China in 1502, to be raised exclusively by aristocrats as highly prized pets. In the 1800s, however, they became popular among the general public, and ultimately a unique culture of breeders, collectors, and connoisseurs came into being. Packed with photographs, Kingyo: The Artistry of Japanese Goldfish offers a delightful visual tour of goldfish in Japanese art and design, together with a description of the goldfish breeds that have developed in Japan over hundreds of years of meticulous cultivation. Included in the volume is a novella written in the 1930s titled A Riot of Goldfish which tells of the impossible love of a breeder’s son for the daughter of a wealthy patron. As his love grows into an obsession, he attempts to create a goldfish that will capture and reflect her beauty. The story charmingly evokes life in Japan in the early twentieth century and sheds light on the aesthetics of goldfish appreciation. The stunning visual materials presented here reveal the vast iconography of goldfish in the graphic and decorative arts of Japan, extending to textiles, ceramics, paintings, lacquer ware, toys, and even household items. This book will be an inspiration for designers, collectors, and anyone interested in Japanese art. |
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The Japanese Money Tree $21.59 Front Flap. For over a decade, investors shunned Japan, which had been stuck in an economic quagmire. But reforms have unleashed the world’s second largest economy. Andrew H. Shipley’s The Japanese Money Tree challenges the stale conventional wisdom regarding Japan’s grim prospects, and highlights how foreign investors are making the most of exciting opportunities in Tokyo. He also reveals how readers themselves, whether institutional money managers or individual investors, can profit from Japan’s economic rebirth. The Japanese Money Tree reflects Shipley’s 15 years “on the ground” in Japan, sharing actual experiences of foreign investors operating there. Shipley uncovers immense intellectual property value hidden “off the books” in Japanese firms, and explores enormous private equity and hedge fund opportunities emerging in Japan. You’ll find new insights into Japan’s trading relationships with China, its demographic realities, its new real estate boom, and much more. Throughout, Shipley offers fresh research and innovative strategies—all brought together in today’s most insightful and compellingly readable guide to investing in Japan. Japan: the world’s best investment value. Why smart global investors are rediscovering Japanese markets. Incredible IP, on the cheap. Unveiling the immense hidden strengths of Japanese firms. The art of cultural arbitrage. How foreign hedge funds are discovering breakthrough opportunities in Japan. Birthrates and Bushido. Uncovering the surprising opportunities in Japan’s coming demographic shifts. The birth of high-speed capitalism. How structural reforms are leading to stronger, more profitable enterprises. Back Flap. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Andrew H. Shipley has worked as an economist at Lehman Brothers Japan, Credit Suisse First Boston Securities (Japan), Schroders Japan, and Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale (West LB). He received a Japanese government scholarship when studying for his master’s degree in at Waseda University in Tokyo. He lived in Japan for fifteen years. Shipley has appeared on CNBC, CNN, and Reuters Financial TV to discuss the outlook for the Japanese financial markets. His writing has also appeared on the Asian Wall Street Journal op-ed page, and in Institutional Investor, The Nikkei Weekly, and The Daily Yomiuri. Japan is back. The dark days of the 1990s and early 2000s are history: Japan’s corporate giants, bolstered by a massive economic restructuring, are suddenly outperforming all major markets. The world’s smartest financiers are rediscovering Japan, and uncovering remarkable investment opportunities there. In The Japanese Money Tree , Andrew Shipley takes you inside the new Japanese economy, and presents innovative strategies for finding value in Japanese markets. Shipley reveals the true impact of the Koziumi policy reforms, illuminates Japan’s surprising demographic realities, and out |
