Japanese Traditional Handicrafts e-Magazine - SYU.HA.RI - Now Available on Apple App store - Rich Interactive Experience by HTLM5

    TOKYO, JAPAN, February 17, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd.*1 is today pleased to introduce SYU.HA.RI - Japanese Traditional Handicrafts e-Magazine for iPad, produced by Japancraft.jp*2 committee - as its first issue in both English and Korean versions, adding to the Japanese version released last January.

Arts or Crafts? Sometimes you find indescribable beauty in Japanese Traditional Handicrafts. Why are appearance and presence so special?

SYU.HA.RI is an interactive eBook iPad app that introduces Japanese traditional handicrafts and their craftsmanship. Each volume picks up a couple of special topics and digs in deeper; featuring master craftspeople, craftworks, concepts and beliefs, historical background, technical transition, producing centers, and the like.

SYU.HA.RI Spring 2011 volume 1 contents highlights:
* Craftsmanship of the Myochin family
Myochin family origin, back to Japan's warring states period, started as armor artisans. After 850 years, the 52nd-generation Myochin head artisan now creates iron tong wind chimes, its sound fascinating people such as Isao Tomita, Stevie Wonder and Issey Miyake.
Enjoy its captivating story along with its beautiful works in photographs, animation and sound.
* The spirit of craftsmanship at Himeji Castle, World Heritage
Himeji Castle, also called White Heron Castle, almost 400 years passed since its construction, and 45 years since a major restoration in the Showa Period. Now, this beautiful white castle is under Heisei Period restoration, started in 2009 and completing in 2014. Focusing on the craftsmanship involved.
* Colors of Japan, shapes of Japan
Learn about special Japanese items made today: stylist Mieko Chiba, choreographer Shishu, et al.

Application Features:
* HTLM5-based reader
* Flexible page layout
* True interactive magazine
* High realistic sensation along with movie, picture and sound
Device Requirements:
* Compatible with iPad iOS 4.2 or later
Price, language, and availability:
* SYU.HA.RI Spring 2011 volume 1 is now available for free in three languages, English, Japanese and Korean in 90 countries. You can get it through the Apple App Store in the Books category.

More information about SYU.HA.RI, go to official web site (http://japancraft.jp/dictionary/ja/ebookspecial_en) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com /japancraft.jp)

*1 Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd.
Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd. is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of software development and information system services.
*2 Japancraft.jp
Japancraft.jp is a contents provider to spread Japanese Culture through Japanese Traditional Handicrafts and their relevant information. Also, Japancraft.jp collectively includes the name of its official web site and any services provided through the web site. To provide such services described above, Japancraft.jp committee was formed by ALL TAKASHIMAYA AGENCY CO., LTD. and Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd.

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