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Land of the Rising Cat: Japan´s Feline Fascination
Manami Okazaki
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Description for Land of the Rising Cat: Japan´s Feline Fascination
Paperback.
In a country with millions of cat owners, it’s not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And—are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan’s cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and ... Read more
In a country with millions of cat owners, it’s not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And—are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats? In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan’s cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Munich, Germany
ISBN
9783791384948
SKU
V9783791384948
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-4
About Manami Okazaki
Manami Okazaki has published many books on Japanese culture, art, crafts, and fashion, including Kimono Now and Kawaii! Japan’s Culture of Cute (both by Prestel). Her journalism has been featured in the Japan Times, Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Lonely Planet, and other global media outlets. She lives in Japan.
Reviews for Land of the Rising Cat: Japan´s Feline Fascination
“wonderfully kooky”—Bon Appétit "Full-color photos enhance every page, tempting, celebrating, fueling readers' furry feline obsessions." —Shelf Awareness Land of the Rising Cat selected on the "Best of 2019 Art Books" list - Elephant Art Magazine