Perhaps no poetic form evokes nature so effectively as the haiku. Made up of just seventeen syllables, it conveys an impression with almost the same immediacy as our own senses--it can be as ephemeral as a breath and as powerful as lightning. This delightful volume presents some 140 haiku by masters of every period--including Basho, Buson, Issa, and Shiki--arranged according to the kigo (or word linked to a particular season) that each haiku traditionally contains. Each poem is presented three ways, for the fullest possible enjoyment: in its original Japanese characters, in Japanese transliterated to Latin characters, and in an English translation. Original artwork by the contemporary Japanese illustrator Kaori Yamaguchi adorns this contemplative journey from the first buds of spring to the falling snow of winter. Bound in the traditional Japanese style and housed in a handsome slipcase, Haiku: Japanese Poems for the Four Seasons will be the perfect gift for anyone who loves poetry, Japanese culture, or the natural world.

Haiku: Japanese Poems for the Four Seasons

Literature & Fiction

Civardi, Ornella

Poetry

Abbeville Press

<div>As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be discovered by the West, Japan in 100 Words covers it all. Readers will learn more about: <ul> <li>Chochin--decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya</li> <li>Fugu--the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfish</li> <li>J-pop--the now widely popular musical genre</li> <li>Karoshi--literally translated as "overwork death"</li> <li>Omiai--the Japanese version of an arranged marriage</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> The beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places and objects to life--making it the perfect addition to any Japanophiles library or a fun and useful introductory guide for a first-time visitor to Japan.</div>

Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan

Comics & Graphic Novels

Blair, Gavin

Manga

Tuttle+publishing

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