Breathing with Missoku has only been out for two months, and yet it has been widely praised for its contribution to not only shakuhachi repertoiry, but wider understanding and deepening of Japanese culture.
Read below to see what others have to say about it.
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`This is a book that should be read by many people not only as a performance theory of the shakuhachi, which is unique among all instruments in the world, but also as a comprehensive theory of civilization that explores the lifestyle, way of life, and religious views of the Japanese people.`
Minyo Shunju
`The theory of culture based on music is beautifully developed in this book… This book is a precious one that guides us to see where the culture of Japan exists.`
Akira Imai, Kinokuniya Bookstore Book Review
`For Akikazu, who himself trained with shakuhachi master Katsuya Yokoyama, welcomes you to slowly, but surely work your way through this book, exploring all the chapters (that themselves cover a wide ranging set of genres), and take the steps to breathing easier, and thusly start to feel better within about the world around.`
Exclusive Magazine
`I found it fascinating to consider missoku in light of what Nakamura summarizes: the historical interplays between social caste, military structure, religious sects, music, and physical culture…`
Sara R. Diamond, Facing North
`When one thinks about Japan, a myriad of words may pop up: Zen, samurai, and ikigai to name a few. But what about Missoku? Missoku is the traditional Japanese breathing method that all Japanese people were using unconsciously… the connecting thread between all Japanese cultural practices…`
Spiritual Media Blog
See what readers are saying:
`…its gravitas and persuasive power are rooted first and foremost in the author’s acknowledged status as a peerless shakuhachi master and an amazingly versatile musician. This book is highly recommended to anyone interested in Japanese culture, music, or self-improvement techniques.`
Maryellen Toman Mo