Leza Lowitz Knihy

Enrich your yoga practice with YOGA POEMS: LINES TO UNFOLD BY. Each poem unlocks the emotional and physical power of a different asana.

Donald Richie has been observing and writing about Japan from the moment he arrived on New Year’s Eve, 1946. Detailing his life, his lovers, and his ideas on matters high and low, The Japan Journals is a record of both a nation and an evolving expatriate sensibility. As Japan modernizes and as the author ages, the tone grows elegiac, and The Japan Journals—now in paperback after the critically acclaimed hardcover edition—becomes a bittersweet chronicle of a complicated life well lived and captivatingly told.Donald Richie, the eminent film historian, novelist, and essayist, still lives in Tokyo.

Japan's sights exquisitely captured in this combination travel guide and scrapbook—from Shinjuku's bright lights to the ethereal magic of shrines and temples.

Japanese kanji characters uniquely blend meaning and beauty, serving as a medium for artistic expression. If you're unfamiliar with the language, this book offers a way to find kanji that resonate with your intentions rather than relying on clichés. It features over 130 kanji presented in a user-friendly format. For instance, you can post the kanji for "kenshin" on a mirror to symbolize your dedication to studies, embroider "bussho" on a cushion for meditation on "Buddha nature," or tattoo "Zatoichi" in honor of your favorite blind swordsman. The book categorizes kanji into themes like Warrior, Heart, Nature, and Spirit, helping you choose characters that best express your feelings. Each entry provides historical or etymological insights, along with intriguing "kanji facts." You can trace, photocopy, or stencil the clear letterforms, which are shown in various kanji fonts, to achieve your desired effect. An introduction to kanji, writing tips, and a supplement on Zodiac kanji for birthdays are also included. The authors aim to enrich your experience of kanji in art and design, encouraging you to explore creative expressions in innovative ways. Shogo Oketani and Leza Lowitz, writers and translators, reside in the San Francisco Bay area.