Manami Okazaki
Land Of The Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination
Land Of The Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination
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In a country with millions of cat owners, it’s not unusual to find felines in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and museums; being taken for stroller rides; or even serving as train stationmasters. But how did this cat mania start? Why does it continue to grow? And–are there really Buddhist funeral services for cats?
In this lively, tip-to-tail cat compendium, Japanese culture maven Manami Okazaki shares the weird and wonderful realities of Japan’s cat shrines, temples, and festivals; interviews toy artisans, fashion designers, and even an architect; and looks at cat-centric social media, manga, and mascots. From ubiquitous manekineko dolls and Doraemon collectibles to Maro, a cosplaying internet celebrity, every aspect of Japan’s ongoing love affair with cats springs to life. Accompanied by fun and adorable photographs, this pop culture book is the purrrfect addition to any cat-lover’s coffee table.
DETAILS
9.5" x 7.5"
176 Pages
Paperback
ABOUT
Manami Okazaki has published over a dozen books on Japanese art and culture, including Japanese Kokeshi Dolls. Her articles have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The South China Morning Post, The Japan Times, Transit and other international publications. She has written extensively on the Tohoku region of northern Japan and curated Kokeshi Japanese doll exhibits in London, Paris, Rome and Los Angeles with a mission to help the people of Tohoku who were so tragically affected by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident.
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