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Kimono Bilingual Guide Art Book Japan History Culture Visual English Study. Japanese readers will be delighted to find that the basic knowledge they themselves should know is clearly explained in English for foreign readers as well. From complete beginners to international readers, this book reveals everything you need to know about kimono. Kimono Bilingual Guide Art Book Japan History Culture Visual English Study All buyers must pay import duties and taxes. The costs are not included in either the price or the shipping fee. Please read terms and conditions before you purchase. Description Authentic 100% Genuine Product We ship our products from Japan to the world with tracking service. Condition: New Language : English, Japanese / Number of Pages : 128 / Size : 12 x 0.8 x 18.2 cm From complete beginners to international readers, this book reveals everything you need to know about kimono. Written by Iwao Nagasaki, a one-of-a-kind kimono scholar renowned both in Japan and abroad, it is the definitive Japanese–English visual guide.It thoroughly covers the history of kimono from ancient times, the names and types of basic parts, and even dyeing and decorative techniques on the level of fine art. Packed with stunning kimono photographs that are a pleasure just to look at, it also offers the fun of exploring how people once lived by reading everyday scenes depicted in ukiyo-e prints.Brimming with essential knowledge for everyone—from men and women putting on a kimono for the first time to long-time enthusiasts—this book is ideal not only for explaining kimono to foreign visitors to Japan, but also as a study aid for those preparing for certification exams such as licensed tour guide or professional kimono dresser. Volume 12 in Shogakukan’s highly acclaimed Bilingual Guide series.Whether you first wore kimono for your coming-of-age ceremony, have only worn a yukata, or are already used to wearing kimono for hobbies such as tea ceremony, this is a brand-new guidebook in both visuals and format for anyone who wants to study kimono. Japanese readers will be delighted to find that the basic knowledge they themselves should know is clearly explained in English for foreign readers as well. It is a single volume that lets you enjoy beautiful kimono and ukiyo-e while also studying English. Payment Please pay within 3 days after the auction closed. Shipping We ship our products from Japan to the world. We will ship ONLY to your ebay verified address, please make sure you write down the correct address. If you change the shipping address without the seller's approval, you are obligated to pay the seller an address correction fee $20.00 USD. Please check delivery date estimated before purchasing. Terms of Sale We can accept return within 30 days after you receive it. The period is subject to change according to ebay's rules. You will not get a refund if you do not follow the terms of sale below. 1) Please make sure to contact us first if you want to return it. 2) The return shipping cost is buyer's responsibility. 3) The item has to be returned in the original condition. Should be unopened and unused. 4) No returns acceptable on products that show any evidence of use. 5) Please make sure to write "RETURN item" on the description of the returning shipping label. All Buyers - Please Note: * Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in either the item price or in the shipping fee. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. * Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. * These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or before you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. * We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. If any of these illegal actions are requested, we will cancel your order immediately. * In case of cancellation due to refusal of payment of import duties and taxes, the buyer is responsible for all fees related to the cancellation.