Japanese Whispers: Discovering a World of Fascinating Civilizations Through Comics

Author: Li Yuanhu (Korean)
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Let's delve into the depths of history to explore the land of cherry blossoms and the islands where the Tang monk Jianzhen made seven voyages eastward. Do you know the significance of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japanese history? Do you know why cherry blossoms are the national flower of Japan? Do you know what the samurai spirit of the Japanese is? Do you know why Japanese cuisine and culinary culture are so captivating? Do you know where Japanese flower arranging, tea ceremony, and swordsmanship originated? Do you know how many secrets are hidden beneath the kimono? Do you know the history of the Japanese Emperor? Do you know why Akira Kurosawa's films could break out of Asia and conquer the world?