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The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions - Thryft
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Dan Papia, Kenji Kawakami  | W. W. Norton & Company

The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions

RM30.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.96

RM30.00 MYR

From the land of the rising sun, strangely practical and utterly eccentric inventions for a life of ease―and hilarity. In Japan, Kenji Kawakami is famous for his tireless promotion of Chindogu: the art of the unuseless idea. Kawakami has developed an entire philosophy around these bizarre and logic-defying gadgets and gizmos, which must work but are actually entirely impractical. Created in the spirit of anarchy, unuseless inventions are not allowed to be patented or sold. Fans of the unuseless will love this completely absorbing collection of 200 Chindogu, including: These hilarious inventions have taken Japan by storm. Every one of the 200 items in The Big Bento Box of Unuseless Japanese Inventions has actually been manufactured to the highest standards, fully tested by pioneering members of the Japanese public, and documented in their unuselessness with photographs. 442 color photographs
101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu - Thryft
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Kenji Kawakami | W W Norton & Co Inc

101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions: The Art of Chindogu

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Goodreads rating: 3.82

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If you're keen on novelty and a touch of delightful absurdity, "101 Unuseless Japanese Inventions" might just tickle your fancy. These inventions, while they might not solve world hunger, capture a unique blend of practicality and pointlessness that could inspire laughter and provoke thought on what we deem as 'useful' in our daily lives. It's a light-hearted escape that celebrates out-of-the-box thinking.
Bumper Book of Unuseless Japanese Inventions - Thryft
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H F Kawakami, K/Whittingstall | Harpercollins Entertainment

Bumper Book of Unuseless Japanese Inventions

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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Recommendation: - This book is a must-read for anyone who loves quirky and unconventional inventions. It will leave you in fits of laughter as you explore the collection of utterly useless but brilliantly designed Japanese gadgets. From the umbrella-tie to the lipstick tracing mask, each invention is a testament to human creativity and the absurdity of modern life. Prepare to have your mind blown and your funny bone tickled as you delve into the world of unuseless Japanese inventions. Enjoy the sheer nonsensicality of it all!
Heaven
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David Boyd, Sam Bett, Mieko Kawakami  | Picador

Heaven

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.81

RM15.00 MYR

"Heaven" is a deeply moving novel that portrays the harsh reality of teenage bullying and the unwavering human spirit to overcome it. The book delves into the experiences and emotions of a young boy who is relentlessly bullied, and the different forms of support that aid him in his journey to braving his oppressors. A must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the resilience of the human spirit.
Record Of A Night Too Brief - Thryft
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Lucy North, Hiromi Kawakami  | Pushkin Press

Record Of A Night Too Brief

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Goodreads rating: 3.22

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The Akutagawa Prize-winning stories from the author of Strange Weather in Tokyo.In these three haunting and lyrical stories, three young women experience unsettling loss and romance.In a dreamlike adventure, one woman travels through an apparently unending night with a porcelain girlfriend, mist-monsters and villainous monkeys; a sister mourns her invisible brother whom only she can still see, while the rest of her family welcome his would-be wife into their home; and an accident with a snake leads a shop girl to discover the snake-families everyone else seems to be concealing.Sensual, yearning, and filled with the tricks of memory and grief, Record of a Night Too Brief is an atmospheric trio of unforgettable tales.
Ms Ice Sandwich - Thryft
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Louise Heal Kawai, Mieko Kawakami  | Pushkin Press

Ms Ice Sandwich

RM15.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.79

RM15.00 MYR

"Ms Ice Sandwich" could be a good read for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories with a unique twist. The book's distinctive feature is its use of a quirky obsession with a sandwich seller as a vehicle to explore the protagonist's first love and eventual heartbreak. Users would appreciate how the story manages to be both moving and funny, all the while conveying the painful and awkward period of transitioning from childhood to adolescence.
Kojiki
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Kojiki

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Kawaii! : Japan's Culture of Cute - Thryft
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Manami Okazaki, Geoff Johnson  | Prestel

Kawaii! : Japan's Culture of Cute

RM38.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 4.05

RM38.00 MYR

Showcasing Japan's astonishingly varied culture of cute, this volume takes the reader on a dazzling and adorable visual journey through all things kawaii.Although some trace the phenomenon of kawaii as far back as Japan's Taisho era, it emerged most visibly in the 1970s when schoolgirls began writing in big, bubbly letters complete with tiny hearts and stars. From cute handwriting came manga, Hello Kitty, and Harajuku, and the kawaii aesthetic now affects every aspect of Japanese life. As colorful as its subject matter, this book contains numerous interviews with illustrators, artists, fashion designers, and scholars. It traces the roots of the movement from sociological and anthropological perspectives and looks at kawaii's darker side as it morphs into gothic and gloomy iterations. Best of all, it includes hundreds of colorful photographs that capture kawaii's ubiquity: on the streets and inside homes, on lunchboxes and airplanes, in haute couture and street fashion, in cafes, museums, and hotels.
The Tale of Genji
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Murasaki Shikibu, Michael Emmerich, Kencho Suematsu  | Tuttle Publishing

The Tale of Genji

RM33.00 MYR

Goodreads rating: 3.72

RM33.00 MYR

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Diving into "The Tale of Genji" is like traveling back in time to a world where poetry and courtship intertwine with every aspect of life. It's not just a historical artifact; it's a rich tapestry of the human experience, filled with love, art, and the complexities of courtly life. If the allure of ancient Japan and the elegance of literary craftsmanship call out to you, this tale will not only satiate that desire but also offer a glimpse into the foundations of modern storytelling.