{"product_id":"manami-okazaki-land-of-the-rising-cat","title":"Land of the Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination by Manami Okazaki","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand of the Rising Cat: Japan's Feline Fascination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eJapan and cats share a profound and enduring love affair. From ancient temple guardians and lucky \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/language-learning cursor-pointer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group-hover\/language-learning:border-foreground border-subtle cursor-pointer hyphens-auto break-words border-b-2 border-dotted outline-none transition-colors duration-200 ease-out font-sans text-base font-medium text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"visibility: visible;\"\u003emaneki-neko \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ml-1 inline-block -translate-y-px\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(beckoning cats) to contemporary cat cafés and feline celebrities, Manami Okazaki's beautifully illustrated exploration celebrates the unique place cats occupy in Japanese culture and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis isn't just a book about pets. It's a cultural history, an artistic celebration, and a window into how Japanese aesthetics have transformed the humble cat into something sacred, playful, and deeply significant. Okazaki traces cats through Japanese art, folklore, literature, and contemporary popular culture, revealing how these creatures have captured—and been captured by—the Japanese imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eLavishly illustrated with 180 stunning images throughout, \u003cem\u003eLand of the Rising Cat\u003c\/em\u003e is as much a visual feast as it is a cultural exploration. At 176 pages in a beautifully designed paperback format, this is a book to savour and share. Whether you're a cat lover, a Japan enthusiast, or simply curious about how culture shapes our relationship with animals, this is essential reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePerfect for anyone who has ever felt the pull of both feline charm and Japanese aesthetics, and understands that the best stories live at the intersection of passion and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Literary Cat Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52767644680456,"sku":"9783791384948","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/7688\/0392\/files\/9783791384948.jpg?v=1762616170","url":"https:\/\/literarycatbooks.myshopify.com\/products\/manami-okazaki-land-of-the-rising-cat","provider":"Literary Cat Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}