Bøger om East Asia and Far East

"Through the life of a remarkable woman--based on pioneering stage director Sun Weishi (1921-1968)--this epic novel immerses us in the multifaceted history of China's Communist Party. Sun Weishi was educated in Moscow and when she returned to China she produced the works of Chekov, Gogol, and other socially progressive dramas. However, when the cultural revolution began in 1966, she was persecuted, arrested, and eventually died in prison."--

"Nestled behind a leafy courtyard in San Francisco's Mission District, with the warm glow of lanterns illuminating well-worn wood counters, Rintaro is a beautiful escape; familiar and unexpected, bold and restrained. And its food is straightforwardly delicious: dashimaki tamago, juicy and piping hot, pork gyoza, each dumpling held together by a web of crispy batter, udon with hand-rolled noodles and a hot-spring egg, and a towering melon parfait with bright melon jellies that all but burst in your mouth. This is food that tastes both like Japan and California -- not fusion food -- but the food that you'd expect if the Bay Area were a region of Japan. Rintaro, the debut cookbook from this groundbreaking restaurant, translates the experience of a Tokyo izakaya to the home kitchen. Beautiful and idiosyncratic, Rintaro is both a master class in making homemade udon noodles, and plumbs the depths of true comfort in food, with recipes like its curry rice. With over 70 recipes showcasing inspiration and detailed instruction in equal measure, Rintaro is a book for anyone who loves Japanese food, from the curious novice to expats craving the tastes of home. It is a book that blends careful mastery with the pure delight of making the tastiest food, it encourages you to find the beauty in your own terroir and the heart in your own cooking." --

Included in The New Yorker's Best Books of 2023Stories from a Japanese master of transformative fiction, where reality, myth, and human foibles meet shifting dimensions of gender, biology, and destiny.From the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo comes this otherworldly collection of eight stories, each a masterpiece of transformation, infused with humor, sex, and the universal search for love and beauty-in a world where the laws of time and space, and even species boundaries, don't apply. Meet a shape-shifting con man, a goddess who uses sex to control her followers, an elderly man possessed by a fox spirit, a woman who falls in love with her 400-year-old ancestor, a kitchen god with three faces in a weasel-infested apartment block, moles who provide underground sanctuary for humans who have lost the will to live, a man nurtured through life by his seven extraordinary sisters, and a woman who is handed from husband to husband until she is finally able to return to the sea.

Kinas fremgang virker ustoppelig, det samme gør, trods protester, landets leder Xi Jinping. Som generalsekretær for kommunistpartiet og præsident for Kina regerer han over 1,4 milliard mennesker. Hvem er denne mand, der effektivt har opbygget sin magt, og hvad vil han bruge den til? Reformere Kina inden for kommunismens rammer og bringe økonomisk velstand til hele landets befolkning? Udfordre amerikansk overherredømme og gøre Kina til verdens dominerende magt? Hvad betyder hans planer for Vesten? Xi Jinpings officielle biografi er velkendt i Kina, men i denne biografi går Stefan Aust & Adrian Geiges bag om den officielle historie om hans liv, fra tidlig barndom til hans opstigning til partiets og statens højeste tinder, og afdækker, hvordan han blev den mest magtfulde mand i verden. Stefan Aust er tidligere chefredaktør for Tysklands førende nyhedsmagasin Der Spiegel og forfatter til adskillige velrenommerede bøger om politik og historie. Bl.a. det dokumentariske storværk om Rote Armee Fraktion, Der Baader-Meinhof-Komplex (1985), som også er filmatiseret. Adrian Geiges er den mangeårige Beijing-korrespondent for ugemagasinet Stern, og har tidligere arbejdet som tv-reporter for Spiegel TV og RTL i Moskva og New York.

Create one-of-a-kind outfits with this essential guide to Japanese-style fantasy fashion!Using the authors' unique Costume Matrix, you will learn how to develop new and daring designs for your anime and manga characters and cosplay creations. First, choose a look to serve as your fashion foundation. Then select an alternate style and fuse it with the first fashion theme to create an unexpected ensemble combining elements have never before been seen together!Mixing and matching basic themes and styles in this way results in one-of-a-kind mashups and hybrids, for example:School Uniforms & Military ApparelCasual Basics & Gothic Formal WearJapanese Fashion & Folk CostumesPlant Motifs & Animal MotifsNature Motifs & Mechanical ObjectsSeasonal Motifs & all of the above! Using the Costume Matrix, the fashion mashup possibilities are endless! Here are just some of the unique combos made possible by applying the Costume Matrix technique:A Folk Costume crossed with a snake motif that results in a Scheherazade vixen with veils transforming into slinky scarf-like vipers!A Gothic Lolita paired with a Rabbit for a fun and furry character with fuzzy paws for boots and a crazy carrot-top hairdo!A Sailor Girl School Uniform combined with a Female Ninja fighting outfit--with a throwing star as the perfect accessory!A mashup of Casual Basics and Plant Motifs creates a head-turning Sunflower Girl complete with a green-leaf collar and flared-petal skirtFantasy Costumes for Manga, Anime & Cosplay presents over 55 fantasy fashion mashup examples and provides you with the key to designing your own totally original characters and styles!

Join the fermentation revolutionâEUR"Japanese style!"The benefits loom large: fermented foods are anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, and antioxidantâEUR¿and are swarming with vitamins." âEUR"Discover magazineThis comprehensive do-it-yourself home fermentation guide centers on the amazing superfoods at the heart of the healthy Japanese diet. Author and fermentation expert Hiroko Shirasaki starts with easy preparations for shio koji, amazake, nukazuke and three types of miso. Then she shows you how to harness the probiotic power of these and other fermented ingredients in scores of delicious home-style recipes. Some of these fermented foods you may already know: kimchi, gochujang, mirin. OthersâEUR"like umeboshi, natto, sake lees, fermented ginger and kastsuobushiâEUR"offer new perspectives on the flavorful powers of fermentation. The seasonal menus in this book contain over 95 recipes catering to a broad range of tastes:"Easy Nukazuke Pickles" (vegetables cured in a bed of fermented rice bran) offers a completely new way to unleash the power of pickling!"Amazake Fruit Yogurt" makes the perfect probiotic breakfast or snack"Shio Koji (a fermented rice-based marinade) Mushroom Soup" creates a super-nutritious and delightfully delicious twist on a favorite dish"Sea Bream and Clams Steamed in White Miso and Wine" pairs the briny sea with the natural umami of a homemade miso made with soybeans and rice"Root Vegetable Soup with Brown Rice Miso" offers a healthful twist on a classic comfort food"Mixed Sushi with Fermented Ginger" ups the antioxidant ante in a familiar favorite"Amazake Gochujang Bibimbap" brings Korean flavors to a classic lunch box dishAnd many more! Let miraculous microbes work their magic, infusing your daily diet with vitamins and nutrients that promote gut health, reduce hypertension and boost the immune system. The easy recipes in A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Fermentation showcase the health benefits and amazing flavors these superfoods have to offer!

A gorgeous Beijing-set novel of music, secrets and self-discovery For three years, Song Yan has filled the emptiness of her Beijing apartment with the tentative notes of her young piano students. With her marriage, she gave up on her own career as a concert pianist, but her husband Bowen has long rebuffed her desire to have a child.Instead, she must accommodate her mother-in-law, newly arrived from the province of Yunnan and bringing with her long-buried family secrets. Soon strange parcels start to show up on the doorstep and Song Yan's dreams become troubling and claustrophobic. Striking out alone through the winter city, she finds herself pulled into the ancient hutongs to confront the source of her unease. In a silent room within a timeless house, can she find the notes she needs to make sense of all the pain and beauty in her life?Praise for Braised Pork:'Startlingly original' Guardian'Intensely atmospheric' LA Review of Books'Otherworldly and deeply moving' BuzzFeed 'Real magic' LitHub'Shimmering' Wall Street Journal'Rich and wild' Observer'Enchanting' Shelf Awareness'Electric' TIME

Japanische Jazz-Kneipen und -Cafés sind insulare Welten, in denen die Zeit stillsteht, fernab von Hektik und Chaos moderner Stadtlandschaften. Tokyo Jazz Joints ist eine visuelle Chronik dieser einzigartigen Kultur und hält die vergängliche Schönheit ihrer Schauplätze fest.Begonnen 2015, um Tokios Myriaden sogenannter »Jazu Kissaten« zu dokumentieren, hat sich das Projekt inzwischen auf ganz Japan ausgeweitet. Doch allmählich verschwinden diese speziellen Orte zum Anhören von Jazzplatten aufgrund neuer Trends, der Gentrifizierung und des Alters ihrer Kunden. Das vorliegende Buch bewahrt diese lebendigen Museen. Das dokumentarische Fotoprojekt Tokyo Jazz Joints entstand in Zusammenarbeit des nordirischen Fotografen Philip Arneill mit dem amerikanischen Radiomacher James Catchpole, die beide lange Zeit in Japan gelebt haben.www.tokyojazzjoints.com

This book offers a detailed guide to the major types of battleships to fight in the two world wars. Explore HMS Dreadnought, the first of a class of fast, big-gun battleships to be developed at the beginning of the 20th century; find out about the destruction of HMS Hood, which exploded after exchanging fire with the Bismarck, which itself was sunk after a trans-Atlantic chase by a combination of battery fire and aircraft-launched torpedoes; and much more.

Korea is a global phenomenon. K-pop tops the charts, kimchi spices up meals and K-drama dominates TV screens. Now, it's time to discover more of the country and culture that's captivated the world.It might be a powerhouse of popular culture, but South Korea is so much more than BTS and bibimbap - and with this book, it's yours to explore. Dive deeper into the country behind Hallyu and discover why it was long known as the Hermit Kingdom, who the incredible haenyeo divers of Jeju Island are and how age was once calculated in three different ways.Along the way, you'll get to know the people who've shaped the country and its customs, uncover the makings of the Hallyu and, of course, explore the global exports we all know and love. How many varieties of kimchi are there? Why did Squid Game receive mixed reactions in Korea? And what, exactly, is the "glass skin" beauty effect? Find out all this and more in this must-have book: the perfect introduction to this wonderfully varied country.

Is the West prepared for a world where power is shared with China? A world in which China asserts the same level of global leadership that the USA currently assumes? And can we learn to embrace Chinese political culture, as China learned to embrace ours?Here, one of the world's leading voices on China, Kerry Brown, takes us past the tired cliches and inside the Chinese leadership - as they lay out a roadmap for working in a world in which China shares dominance with the West.From how, and why, China as a dominant superpower has been inevitable for many years, to how the attempts to fight the old battles are over, Brown digs deeper into the problematic nature of China's current situation - its treatment of dissent, of Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and the severe limitations on its management of relations with other cultures and values. These issues impact the way the West sees China, China sees the West, and how both see themselves.There are obstacles to the West accepting a more prominent place for China in the world - but just because this will be a difficult process does not mean that it should not happen. As Kerry Brown writes: history is indeed ending, but not how the West thought it would.

The 2,500-year-old I Ching, or 'Book of Changes', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy, consulted by performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass stalks. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 75 illustrations that make the perfect gift edition, this book will allow anyone to use the I Ching to predict their destiny.

Introducing 'Japan', a captivating book by the renowned author, Nancy Singleton Hachisu. Published by Phaidon Verlag GmbH in 2023, this masterpiece takes you on an unforgettable journey. The genre of the book is not specified, but the title suggests a focus on the country of Japan, potentially exploring its rich culture, history, or cuisine. Nancy Singleton Hachisu is known for her evocative writing style and meticulous research. With her at the helm, readers can expect to be fully immersed in the world she presents. Phaidon Verlag GmbH, the publisher of the book, is known for their high-quality publications, so readers can expect a well-crafted product. 'Japan' is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Don't miss out on this intriguing exploration of Japan.

A hit movie and a huge bestseller in Japan, this is a wise and charming tale of a young woman who loses her fiancé but finds herself. It's about new beginnings, relationships romantic and familial and, most of all, about the comfort that can be found in books.

In 1947, Kindaichi is consulted by 20-something Mineko Tsubaki. Her father, Hidesuke, a flautist and composer, disappeared the previous spring, and his corpse was found six weeks later. The official verdict was that Hidesuke poisoned himself, but Mineko and her mother, who believe the corpse was misidentified, suspect he may still be alive. Kindaichi agrees to attend a divination session intended to summon the musician's spirit and confirm his demise, during which another member of the Tsubaki household is murdered. Now saddled with two cases, Kindaichi must suss out Tsubaki family secrets to prevent even more carnage.

- Easy Korean food with ingredients from your kitchen!- A great and easy way to discover the Korean cuisine- Healthy and tasty recipes, beautifully presentedWhat makes Korean food so tasty? The secret is in the "jangs," sauces that have been a staple of Korean cuisine for thousands of years. Jang is prepared by fermenting soybeans into soy sauce (ganjang), soybean paste (doenjang) and chilli paste (gochujang). This seasoning not only delivers a rich palette of flavors but it also offers significant health benefits. Ae Jin Huys already introduced us to kimchi, Korean fermented vegetables. In this book she shows how to use various jangs to season your meals. Try replacing the butter on your potatoes with jang, for instance, and discover a rich bouquet of aromas. With 70 accessible recipes - using ingredients easily available from your local store - these jangs make your daily fare healthier and tastier in no time at all. The best of both worlds!

Rice Table by Su Scott is a captivating book that offers an immersive culinary journey. Published in 2023 by Hardie Grant London Ltd., this book delves into the world of rich and diverse food cultures. The genre of the book is food and drink, and it beautifully encapsulates the author's deep knowledge and passion for food. The 'Rice Table' takes you on a gastronomical adventure, exploring various recipes and the stories behind them. The author, Su Scott, has done an exceptional job of combining her love for food with her storytelling skills, making this book a must-read for food enthusiasts. The book is published by Hardie Grant London Ltd., a renowned publisher known for its diverse range of books. If you are a food lover looking to explore new recipes and food cultures, 'Rice Table' is the book for you.

'Mieko Kawakami is a genius' - Naoise Dolan, author of Exciting TimesFrom international literary sensation Mieko Kawakami comes All The Lovers In The Night, an extraordinary, deeply moving and insightful story set in contemporary Tokyo.Fuyuko Irie is a freelance proofreader in her thirties. Living alone, and unable to form meaningful relationships, she has little contact with anyone other than Hijiri, someone she works with. When she sees her reflection, she's confronted with a tired and spiritless woman who has failed to take control of her own life. Her one source of solace: light. Every Christmas Eve, Fuyuko heads out to catch a glimpse of the lights that fill the Tokyo night. But it is a chance encounter with a man named Mitsutsuka that awakens something new in her. And so her life begins to change.As Fuyuko starts to see the world in a different light, painful memories from her past begin to resurface. Fuyuko needs to be loved, to be heard, and to be seen. But living in a small world of her own making, will she find the strength to bring down the walls that surround her? All The Lovers In The Night is acute and insightful, entertaining and captivating, pulsing and poetic, modern and shocking. It's another unforgettable novel from Japan's most exciting writer.Translated from the Japanese by Sam Bett and David Boyd.

Ikigai, a captivating book written by Francesc Miralles, is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of life and its purpose. Published by Random House UK Ltd in 2023, this book delves into the Japanese concept of 'Ikigai' – a reason for being, or the thing that gets you up in the morning. Miralles beautifully illustrates this concept through engaging narratives and thought-provoking insights, making it a compelling read for those interested in self-improvement and personal growth. This book, falling under the self-help genre, offers a unique blend of philosophy, psychology, and personal anecdotes, providing readers with practical tools and strategies to find their own 'Ikigai'. So, if you're looking for a book that can transform your perspective on life and inspire you to live more fully and purposefully, Ikigai by Francesc Miralles is the perfect choice.