Books of Tale of Artisans Vol.13 “Hajime”
Ginza Tsutaya Books recommend books to you from Shiba Park Hotel exhibition “Tale of Artisan.”
Ginza Tsutaya Books recommend books to you from Shiba Park Hotel exhibition “Tale of Artisan.”
Author: Akehiro Shirai
Illustrator: Kazuhiro Aruga
Publisher: KADOKAWA
2,178JPY
This is a newly revised edition of the book that sparked the “Shichijuni-ko” (72 seasons) trend when it was first published in 2012. It introduces Japan’s 72 seasons through illustrations, highlighting the words, foods, and events associated with each period, making it a perfect read to revisit at the start of the New Year.
Author & Illustrator: Yumi Uchida
Cooking: Kuniko Mitsudome
Supervisor: Yasuko Miura
Publisher: Fukuinkan Shoten Publishers
1,100JPY
This newly published picture book was just released in mid-November. It features dishes thoughfully crafted by culinary researcher Kuniko Mitsudome, beautifully illustrated with exquisite detail by artist Yumi Uchida. We believe this book will add a touch of elegance to the New Year.
Author: Kunio Kobayashi
Art Director: Kazuhiko Tajima
Publisher: PIE International
3,080JPY
This book covers various aspects of Japanese bonsai, including its history, appreciation methods, and bonsai terminology. It provides a visual explanation of bonsai for each month, detailing the seasonal characteristics from January onwards, making it a comprehensive guide to understanding “what bonsai is.” The explanations are all bilingual, with English translations.
November 25 (Mon.), 2024 – March 2 (Sun.), 2025
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please note that the exhibition will be open until 4:00 p.m. on the last day.
1F Library Lounge/ 2F Foyer Book & Culture
Free
Curator: Nipponnowaza.com
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