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Japan the Art of Living

by Amy Sylvester Katoh, Shin Kimura · 1990

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The art of living, as enjoyed in Japan today, is defined by crosscurrents from both East and West. Seemingly incompatible influences have evolved a new style of modern living. This style is seen in whimsical table settings, in flower arrangements that not only enhance a room but also define a season, in interiors that use unexpected Japanese and Western combinations to reveal a sophisticated East-West sensibility.

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adult
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short · 191 pages

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