NOKIES！ - 民俗 1

[About the Book] “Where did humanity come from, and where are we headed?” - Darwin continues to answer that question even today. Evolution is not merely the history of how life forms have changed their shapes. It is a story that concerns the very essence of being human - why we think, love, belie……続きを見る

This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures! Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form--from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination. This ……続きを見る

What does "good luck" look like and how do you achieve it? Lucky symbols, lucky numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals--how is it that a disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean? This insightful book--by……続きを見る