Otafuku: Joy of Japan, Katoh Amy

Автор: Katoh Amy   (Эми Катох)
Название:  Otafuku: Joy of Japan
Перевод названия: Эми Катох: Отафуку. Радость Японии
ISBN: 9784805313121
Издательство: Tuttle
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
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ISBN-10: 4805313129
Обложка/Формат: Paperback
Страницы: 192
Вес: 0.32 кг.
Дата издания: 28.09.2021
Язык: English
Иллюстрации: English and japanese bilingual text; color photos throughout
Размер: 17.27 x 14.99 x 1.78 cm
Читательская аудитория: General (us: trade)
Подзаголовок: Joy of japan
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Поставляется из: США
Описание: In shops, shrines, homes and gardens throughout Japan, at noisy festivals and in the most serene teahouses, you are likely to encounter the plump, smiling image of Otafuku--a mythic figure from Japans distant past. With her twinkling eyes and rosy lips, she appears in countless incarnations: on banners, cups and bowls, and in craft, furniture, painting and sculpture. Who is this warm, wonderful lady, whose gentle and calming presence is felt everywhere in Japan?In Otafuku, renowned author Amy Katoh explores in her own inimitable way the colorful world of Otafuku.

Katoh traces Otafukus roots and folk beginnings, showing her many delightful identities, and providing a magical glimpse into this charming and little-known corner of Japanese culture. With a mixture of poems, photographs, anecdotes and stories, she presents a veritable jewel box of surprises that is sure to enchant readers. Today Otafuku is Japans most influential female icon and is attributed with having many bestowing powers including health, pleasure, success, and the granting of wishes.