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Japan in 100 Words : From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan
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Overview
As its title suggests, this book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture in 100 words. From well-known concepts like zen, kawaii and anime to their lesser-known counterparts waiting to be discovered by the West, Japan in 100 Words covers it all. Readers will learn more about:
- Chochin--decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya
- Fugu--the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfish
- J-pop--the now widely popular musical genre
- Karoshi--literally translated as "overwork death"
- Omiai--the Japanese version of an arranged marriage
- And much more
The beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places and objects to life--making it the perfect addition to any Japanophiles library or a fun and useful introductory guide for a first-time visitor to Japan.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9784805316214
- ISBN-10: 4805316217
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Publish Date: August 2021
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 6 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.55 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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