The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series is a collection of some of the best known stories from around the world carefully adapted for children to read themselves. In this circular tale, Yoshi is a Japanese stonecutter who is always wishing for more. Will he ever be happy?[...]
Yoshi Oida is a Japanese actor and director whose work in the West has mainly been for Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris. He blends the oriental acting tradition of supreme control with the Western performer's need to characterize and expose depths of emotion. This book presents his methods.[...]
A founding member of Peter Brook's international theatre company, Yoshi Oida infuses his acting and directing with the artistry of the Oriental traditions and a mastery of Western forms. In this disarmingly accessible study of the art of acting he shares his unique experience and range of expertise.[...]
A guide to stage movement provides exercises that help actors rid themselves of unwanted physical habits and discover new ways to communicate effectively through the body.[...]
Genko Yoshi (or Genkou Youshi) traditional Japanese manuscript paper for correct spacing of characters. This lovely 7"x10" notebook has 160 numbered pages with 324 spaces per two-page spread. Ideal for students to practice composition or write sakubun. Part of the Japanese, Korean, Chinese series [...]
Order the freshest "fugu," survive a "karaoke" session and know how deep to bow. Go beyond the shrines, sushi and subway and discover Japan through its language and people.
Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat wit[...]