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Japan's Best Friend: Dog Culture in the Land of the Rising Sun by Manami Okazaki

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In Japan's Best Friend, stunning photographs take readers to religious festivals and shrines that honor dog deities, to the streets of Tokyo where canines are a mainstay of kawaii culture, and inside the doors of cafes that make pup-themed latte art as well as facilities that train rescue dogs to be involved with therapy. Readers are introduced to SONY's iconic dog robot AIBO; to the loyal Akita Hachiko, whose statue is located next to the world's busiest pedestrian crossing; and to Doge, the Shiba Inu internet sensation. The book looks at how dogs are represented in Japanese traditions, as well as the extraordinary lengths to which they are exalted within pop culture. It includes Edo and Meiji-era woodblock prints, as well as dog-centric work by Pritzker Prizewinning architects and renowned contemporary artists. Interviews with craftspeople, illustrators, and stylists offer a fascinating glimpse into the human-to-animal connection. At turns adorable, funny, informative, and uplifting, this multi-faceted celebration investigates a phenomenon that will appeal to anyone obsessed with dogs, Japan, or both.

About the Author
MANAMI OKAZAKI is the author of numerous books on Japanese culture, art, crafts, and fashion, including Land of the Rising Cat, Kimono Now and Kawaii! Japan's Culture of Cute (all published by Prestel). As a freelance journalist, she has contributed to media outlets including the Japan Times, the Wall Street Journal, the South China Morning Post, The Guardian, Lonely Planet, and many more.


Book Information
ISBN 9783791387253
Author Manami Okazaki
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Prestel
Publisher Prestel
Weight(grams) 726g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 197mm * 19mm

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