Japan's Best Friend - Dog Culture in the Land of the Rising Sun (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Prestel Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	March 2022
Authors:	Manami Okazaki
Dimensions:	240 x 197 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-3-7913-8725-3
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Domestic animals & pets > Dogs > General Promotions
LSN:	3-7913-8725-1
Barcode:	9783791387253

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