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Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan
224pgs $17.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 introduct
Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan
224pgs $17.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 introduct
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