Manami Okazaki Books
Kawaii Japan s Culture of Cute
By Geoff Johnson, Manami Okazaki
Showcasing Japan's astonishingly varied culture of cute, this volume takes the reader on a dazzling and adorable visual journey through all things kawaii. Although some trace the phenomenon of kawa...
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Kimono now
From the refined homes of Tokyo to the nightclubs of Kyoto; from gangster chic to Harajuku street style; from ateliers and catwalks to city sidewalks and religious festivals--this book shows how th...
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Land of the Rising Cat
Read this book if you want to find out just how crazy Japan is about cats.In a country with millions of cat owners, it's not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; bei...
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Japan's Best Friend
This quirky, nose-to-tail survey of Japan’s love affair with dogs explores why they have played such an important role in the country since ancient times, how they’re represented in tra...
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