Japan in 100 Words
From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan
Gavin Blair author Ornella Civardi author Ayano Otani illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Published:17th Aug '21
£14.99
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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.
"Each entry is accompanied by a clearly-written, up-to-date description that covers history and context…This would be an excellent book for those who are not familiar with Japan, and an even better textbook for junior-high and high school students in social studies programs." --Kyoto Journal
ISBN: 9784805316214
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 709g
224 pages