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Light and Shadow of "Kingdom of DreamsDreamland Disneyland Research

Tsune Noguchi, "Light and Shadow of the Kingdom of Dreams: The Men Who Created Tokyo Disneyland" - The most exciting masterpiece of non-fiction!

The story of the passionate men who overcame numerous setbacks, struggles, and failures to realize an incredible dream. This is a nonfiction book that clearly depicts the 23 years leading up to the birth of Tokyo Disneyland."

No - it's exciting nonetheless! It's extremely interesting! It's as realistic as if you were watching a movie. I would love to see this movie made into a live-action movie.

I think this book will stick not only with those interested in Disney, but also with business people who are trying to start something. The passion and energy, the tenacity and resourcefulness, and the behind-the-scenes stories of how they turned things around in one fell swoop, make this book an unforgettable read. I read through the book in one sitting. It is a very good work. There is no doubt about it.

A Disneyland TaleDreamland Disneyland Research

Tetsuo Arima, "Disneyland Story: LA-Florida-Tokyo-Paris" - A recommended Disneyland history that gives you the history and the backstory!

This book is a recommended guide that provides an overview of the history of Disneyland from its opening in Anaheim, California in 1955 to Florida, Tokyo, Paris, and Hong Kong.

Nothing brings out the human drama like a theme park project."

This is the essence of what makes this book so interesting. The history of Disneyland itself is incredibly interesting, but it is this that makes this book an exciting work all by itself. I also read it in one sitting.

This book is a work that can be easily picked up in a paperback format, yet is very rich in content. I highly recommend this book not only to Disney fans, but also to those interested in business and non-fiction.

The Spatial Science of the New DisneylandDreamland Disneyland Research

Yuji Yamaguchi, "New Disneyland Spatial Science: How to Create a Kingdom of Dreams and Magic" - Recommended for those interested in the architecture and mechanics of dreamland!

Unlike other Disneyland books, this book is dedicated to architectural and spatial devices.

Disneyland is not simply an array of attractions on the grounds, but each one of them is designed to entertain guests.

Famously, the outside world cannot be seen from inside the park, and tall buildings such as Cinderella Castle are made to a smaller scale as they go up, making the buildings appear larger as a result.

The term "spatial science" may sound technical and difficult, but this book contains many illustrations and diagrams, and the explanations are very easy to understand. Please be assured that you can easily read this book even if you do not have any specialized knowledge.

The Holy Land of DisneylandDreamland Disneyland Research

Masako Notoji, "Disneyland, the Holy Land" - A highly recommended book with an exciting perspective on Disney as a sacred place of faith and pilgrimage!

This work is unique in that it looks at Disney from the aspects of "sacred places," "faith," and "culture. As a Buddhist monk, this is a very interesting theme for me.

Let's be clear. This book is extremely interesting...!"

It is quite a miracle that so much has been compiled in a new book. It is very rare to find a book of this caliber. I highly recommend this book not only to Disney fans, but also to anyone interested in culture and religion.

The Sociology of DisneylandDreamland Disneyland Research

Katsuya Arai, "The Sociology of Disneyland: De-Disneying TDR" - A stimulating book that examines the Japanese acceptance of Disney!

This book is not the same as a "Here's a great Disneyland" type of book. It will look at the phenomenon of Disneyland from a sociological perspective.

Why did Tokyo Disneyland take a unique route different from that of the original? And why have operating profits continued to grow despite taking a different route, from a variety of perspectives. This is interesting!

In particular, the episode of Duffy's birth is a must-see. Duffy's existence has always been a mystery to me, too, but reading this book made me think, "Oh! I see!" I couldn't help but groan when I read this book. I was surprised that there was such a background. I was surprised to learn that there was a unique Japanese situation here as well.

The Madness of CreationDreamland Disneyland Research

Neil Gabler, "The Madness of Creation: Walt Disney" - Neutral recommended Disney biography!

This book is a recommended biography of Walt Disney, creator of Mickey Mouse.

What sets this book apart is its neutrality. As mentioned in the introduction above, this book neither overly praises nor criticizes Walt. It is written in a neutral manner.

This position of neutrality may seem obvious, but when you are a giant like Walt, it is not so easy. On the Disney side, Walt was often deified and presented as a deity, and on the other side, there were many instances where Walt was cast down as a satanic figure from a political or ideological stance.

This book, "The Madness of Creation: Walt Disney," is a recommended book that allows you to consider Disney from a variety of perspectives.

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R. Snow, "Disneyland: How the World's Greatest Entertainment Was Created" - A recommended book to learn the story behind the birth of the land of dreams!

The book is not simply a glorification of Disney, nor is it an exposé or slander to the contrary. As the book's obi proclaims, "Epic nonfiction that you need to read now," it is a documentary-style look at the birth of Disneyland and its development after its opening.

The book describes not only Walt Disney's superhuman imagination and work ethic, but also the struggles of the many people who made his reckless challenge a reality. To be honest, the construction of Disneyland as told in this book, including Walt's, is out of the ordinary.

Moreover, this theme park was built with laughably slapstick and reckless planning.

The glorious day of the opening of Disneyland was also "Dark Sunday" for Disney, and this episode is the highlight of this book. It is extremely interesting.

The Art of DisneyDreamland Disneyland Research

Christopher Finch, "The Art of Disney" - A recommended guide to the history of Disney's works in a fun way!

This film, "The Art of Disney," is a recommended way to learn about the history of Disney's films.

First and foremost, it is simply rich in illustrations, photographs, and documents! It is a book that is fun just to look at.

And when I read this book, I said, "What? That's what I thought!" I was surprised at many things. It makes you realize how the Disney films you have seen so far are tremendous "works of art".

We hardly even know Walt Disney himself to begin with. I was the same way. I had no idea that he was born in 1901, nor did I have any interest in him.

However, Disney's works still reflect his life and philosophy in abundance. This book will change the way you look at Disney's works.

sea roarYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Yukio Mishima's "The Tidal Wave" Synopsis and Impressions - A love story written in the motif of ancient Greece. Here's a Disneyesque tale not unlike Mishima's.

The Tidal Wave" is a novel of peace and tranquility, and is so different from Mishima's work that it is described as "exceptional for this writer, in that it is a world where crime and the smell of blood are kept out.

The setting is an isolated island called Utajima in the sea of Ise. On this beautiful island, separated from the mainland, the story is told of the pure love of two young people.

Yukio Mishima is often associated with the gruesome interior depictions of "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion" and "Confessions of a Mask" and the gushing blood of "Melancholy". However, he could also write pure, innocent, Disney-like works such as "Tidal Wave.

That Yukio Mishima wrote a Disneyesque piece."

For me, this was quite a shock.

Confessions of a MaskYukio Mishima and Japanese Literature

Yukio Mishima's "Confessions of a Mask" Synopsis and Impressions - Mishima's autobiographical novel. Here is the despair of never being able to find happiness, even if you try...

The current work, "Confessions of a Mask," is Yukio Mishima's first full-length work. Moreover, despite being such a "beginning work," this novel is quite grim. The inner anguish, conflict, and storm that foreshadowed Mishima's later works are already depicted here.

The protagonist of this work is a peculiar boy who has homosexual tendencies and is even sexually aroused by the blood spilled by young men. But he also agonizes over it and desires the happiness of the world in general.

But still, he was not allowed such peace...

This work has been called an autobiographical novel by Yukio Mishima. Mishima himself had a wife and children, so it is not completely the same as the novel, but it is said that the problems he had and his upbringing had a great influence on this work.