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.
Author: Ornella Civardi, Gavin Blair
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 08/17/2021
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9784805316214
Language: English
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