About Japan in 100 Words From Anime to Zen (Hardcover)
Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan was written by Ornella Civardi and Gavin Blair, with color illustrations by Ayano Otani.
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 izakayaÂ
- Fugu—the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfishÂ
- J-pop—the now widely popular musical genreÂ
- Karoshi—literally translated as “overwork death”Â
- Omiai—the Japanese version of an arranged marriageÂ
- 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.
Details
- Publisher: TUTTLE
- Media: Specialty Books and Magazines
- Genre: Documentary
- Age Rating: 7+
- Release Date: 8/17/2021
- Page Count: 224
- Dimensional Weight: 1














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