What books can you learn about the "artisan spirit" in Japan?

Today we are going to talk about a high-frequency word-craftsman spirit, which has been interpreted by various ways recently. In short, it is the spiritual concept of pursuing the ultimate and striving for perfection in work and products.

Although it is a recent hot word, the craftsman spirit is a long-standing inheritance. Speaking of craftsmanship, I have to mention Japan. According to statistics, the number of longevity enterprises in Japan ranks first in the world. One of the important reasons is that Japan has brought the craftsmanship to the extreme. Practicality, firmness and concentration have become Japan's world-famous temperament. On some levels, the Japanese may be "rigid", but this spirit is exactly what the times need.

Next, we will talk about the "artisan spirit" in Japan through five books. About the author: Yano Seven, the most popular female writer in Japan, studied Roman history all her life, mentioned writers who wrote Rome, and promoted Yano Seven. The "Tales of the Romans" series won the Italian National Medal and various awards in Japan. It has caused great shock in the business, political and academic circles in Japan and South Korea. Business leaders and senior government officials from Japan and South Korea have held many high-level talks with her.

Content abstract: It tells the 500-year history of Rome from the founding of the People's Republic to the first and second Punic wars. How did Rome defeat its opponents one by one and establish and maintain a huge Roman empire? Here we can find the important reasons why Rome was able to achieve great things in the future.

Highlight: Rome was not built in a day. To do anything, you must have this persistence and self-discipline as a craftsman. About the author: Kenya Hara, a Japanese graphic design master, has been in business for more than 20 years and has world influence. Representative of Japan Design Center, Professor of Musashino University of Fine Arts, Member of Muji Advisory Committee. It has won many awards and affirmations in Japan and abroad.

Content abstract: What is design? Kenya Hara has been exploring for more than 20 years, observing daily life with fresh eyes. His designs are fresh and unconventional. In the final analysis, this book reminds us that everyone can be a designer, because you can not only design "design" in general, but also design your life.

Highlight: This book is a classic about the ideas and principles of design. The author's original intention is to "write a book that ordinary people can understand". Since its publication in 2003, 17 times has been printed in Japan, and in 2004, it won the 26th Literature and Art Award from Suntory Consortium. About the author: Yukio Edano is recognized as the first Japanese writer. He was selected as a candidate for the Akutagawa Prize four times. In 2003, he won the Japanese Picture Book Award. In the same year, the International Astronomical Union named the asteroid 1 1987 after him.

Content abstract: The characters recorded in the book may be the last batch of traditional craftsmen in Japan. This book featured interviews with sixteen craftsmen from different industries, presenting their unknown situations and exquisite and wonderful works.

Recommended reason: The author has spent more than 30 years collecting and sorting out carefully all over Japan, which is not only precious information, but also a guide to appreciate handicrafts.

Ma Weidou, a collector, and Huang Yongsong, the chief planner of han sheng magazine, recommend reading. About the author: Sen? Kappa, a representative of Japanese contemporary stage design, has won many awards such as Guo Jiyi Wu Opera, Sandori Music, Excellent Art Festival and Hyogo Culture.

Content abstract: The author leads readers to peep at the workshops of nearly 50 Japanese celebrities, covering literature, science and technology, politics and other fields.

Recommended reason: Through close and life-oriented observation, readers can savor the rich and varied life, understand everyone's work and thinking problems, and then get a glimpse of "everything in Japan today". About the author: An Jiro, Japanese film director. In 2000, he was selected as the "Top Ten Directors of Japan in the 20th Century" in Japan's Ten Days of Movies, ranking second. In 2002, he was selected as one of the "Top Ten Directors in Film History" by British Audio-Visual magazine. In the "Ten Greatest Movies in History" selected by 20 12 Watching and Listening, The Story of Tokyo ranked third. In the "Top Ten Movies in Japan" selected by the 2009 Film Decades, The Story of Tokyo ranked first.

Content abstract: This book shows Yasujirō Ozu's life and movies, linking them to movie master's light and shadow life, revealing the creation secrets of immortal films such as Tokyo Tale and the Taste of Tea Soaking Rice, telling the reasons for the formation of Yasujirō Ozu style such as The Beauty of Mourning, and even the life story of Yasujirō Ozu.

Highlight: Yasujirō Ozu adheres to the creed that "winning or losing a movie depends on aftertaste", and only opens Ozu's exclusive "Tofu Shop" in a down-to-earth way: "Facing the camera, what I want most is to think deeply about things through it and find back the rich love of human beings ... It may be too abstract to say that things are human nature, so it can be regarded as human sentiment. I think what I am doing here is how to show this warmth perfectly on the screen. "

Persistence in life and compassion for nature have been boiled into a pot of good tofu in these decades. This spirit has brought us too much enlightenment.

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