Japan in 100 Words

From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan
Discover Japan in 100 Words!

This book captures the essence of Japanese life and culture through 100 carefully selected words. From familiar concepts like zen, kawaii, and anime to lesser-known gems, "Japan in 100 Words" covers it all.

What You'll Learn About:

• Chochin: Decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya
• Fugu: The delicacy of carefully prepared (and poisonous) blowfish
• J-pop: The now globally popular musical genre
• Karoshi: Literally translated as "overwork death"
• Omiai: The Japanese version of an arranged marriage
• And much more!

Beautiful full-color illustrations bring these ideas, places, and objects to life. Whether you're a seasoned Japanophile or a first-time visitor, this book is a perfect addition to your library and a fun, informative guide to Japanese culture.

Contributor: Ayano Otani (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Ayano Otani

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
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• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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