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:- Chochindecorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya
- Fuguthe very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfish
- J-popthe now widely popular musical genre
- Karoshiliterally translated as "overwork death"
- Omiaithe Japanese version of an arranged marriage
- And much more!
The beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places and objects to lifemaking it the perfect addition to any Japanophiles library or a fun and useful introductory guide for a first-time visitor to Japan.
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
224 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Tuttle Publishing |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2021-08-17 |
| ISBN |
9784805316214 |
