{"title":"Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tokyo-artrip-architecture","title":"TOKYO ARTRIP - Architecture","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTitle: TOKYO ARTRIP - Architecture\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bilingual, English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003eYear of publication: 2018\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 20x12 cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-4-568-43101-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA unique travel guide to Tokyo: TOKYO ARTRIP is a bilingual series of guidebooks offering cultural, design, and artistic perspectives. In the architecture edition, several experts guide readers through this fascinating city: architectural historian Taro Igarashi, guides Yuka Yoshida and Kayuki Kihara, architect and designer Yoshihide Asako, interior designer Ryoko Ando, and writer Yuko Kimura. The book cover illustration is by renowned Japanese illustrator Noritake.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tokoro.ch\/shop\/p\/tokyo-artrip-coffee-shops\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bijutsu Shuppan-sha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006706852224,"sku":"N0608","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2505\/9456\/files\/Artrip_Architecture.webp?v=1765275774"},{"product_id":"tokyo-artrip-japanese-antiques","title":"TOKYO ARTRIP - Japanese Antiques","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTitle: TOKYO ARTRIP - Japanese Antiques \u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bilingual, English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003eYear of publication: 2018\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 20x12 cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-4-568-43102-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA unique travel guide to Tokyo: TOKYO ARTRIP is a bilingual travel guide series offering cultural, design, and art perspectives. This edition focuses on the world of Japanese antiques with the support of four experts: antiques specialist Yvan Trousselle, flea market organizer Isao Kitajima, textile collector Yumiko Fukayama, and Saryo owner Miho Mizoguchi. The guide takes you to the best antique shops in Tokyo and shows you what to look for when browsing in shops and markets. The book cover illustration is by renowned Japanese illustrator Noritake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bijutsu Shuppan-sha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006706983296,"sku":"N0609","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2505\/9456\/files\/Japanese_Antiques.webp?v=1765275774"},{"product_id":"tokyo-artrip-wagashi","title":"TOKYO ARTRIP - Wagashi","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTitle: TOKYO ARTRIP - Wagashi\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bilingual, English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003eYear of publication: 2018\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 20x12 cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-4-568-43099-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA unique travel guide to Tokyo: TOKYO ARTRIP is a bilingual series of guidebooks offering cultural, design, and artistic perspectives. The Wagashi edition delves into the world of traditional Japanese confectionery. These sweets, made from plant-based ingredients, are typically served with green tea and resemble miniature works of art. The book features insights from four Wagashi enthusiasts: confectionery specialist Ricca Fukuda, Motohiro Inaba (co-owner of the Wagashi Asobi Speciality Shop), Hiroshi Matsuno (owner of Yanaka Matsunoya: Handmade Tools for Everyday Use), and the TOKYO ARTRIP editorial team. The guidebook highlights the city's most important Wagashi spots. The cover illustration is by renowned Japanese illustrator Noritake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bijutsu Shuppan-sha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006707278208,"sku":"N0611","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2505\/9456\/files\/Wagashi.webp?v=1765275775"},{"product_id":"tokyo-artrip-coffee-shops","title":"TOKYO ARTRIP - Coffee Shops","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTitle: TOKYO ARTRIP - Coffee Shops\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bijutsu Shuppansha\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bilingual, English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003eYear of publication: 2018\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 20x12 cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-4-568-43113-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA unique travel guide to Tokyo: TOKYO ARTRIP is a bilingual series of guidebooks offering cultural, design, and artistic perspectives. 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The book cover illustration is by renowned Japanese illustrator Noritake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bijutsu Shuppan-sha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006707442048,"sku":"N0612","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2505\/9456\/files\/Coffee_Shops.webp?v=1765275776"},{"product_id":"tokyo-artrip-shinto-shrines-and-buddhist-temples","title":"TOKYO ARTRIP - Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTitle: TOKYO ARTRIP - Shinto Shrines and Buddhist Temples\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bijutsushuppansha\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bilingual, English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003eYear of publication: 2018\u003cbr\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 20x12 cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 978-4-568-43113-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA unique travel guide to Tokyo: TOKYO ARTRIP is a bilingual series of guidebooks offering cultural, design, and artistic perspectives. In this edition focusing on shrines and temples, four experts guide readers through the city: Mai Sarai from the Tokyo National Museum, architect Katsuya Fukushima, Swedish gardener Tatsumasa Murasame, and the TOKYO ARTRIP editorial team. The aim is to present the world of shrines and temples through a variety of perspectives, from architecture and garden design to Japanese art and Buddhist statues. 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There are some overlaps with the material from his previous work \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tokoro.ch\/products\/hedgehogs-hug-studio-takeuma\"\u003eHedgehog's Hug\u003c\/a\u003e, but the beautifully designed book is nevertheless just as highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Takeuma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006711112064,"sku":"N0801","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2505\/9456\/files\/N0801-1_web.webp?v=1765275793"},{"product_id":"a-dictionary-of-color-combinations","title":"A Dictionary of Color Combinations (Vol. 1) ","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eTitle: A Dictionary of Color Combinations\u003cbr\u003eVolume 1\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Seigensha\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Bilingual, English and Japanese\u003cbr\u003eYear of Publication: 2011\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Pages: 354, full-color throughout\u003cbr\u003ePaperback, Dimensions: 15 x 10.5 x 1.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784861522475\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eArtist, art school teacher, costume designer, and color consultant Sanzo Wada (1883–1967) lived and worked during the Japanese avant-garde era and the rise of Japanese cinema. 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