ISBN:
9784805316214
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4805316217
Language:
English
Pages:
221 pages
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colour illustrations
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21 cm
Edition:
English edition
Uniform Title:
Giappone in 100 parole
DDC:
306.0952
Keywords:
Popular culture
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HISTORY / Asia / General
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Civilization
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Manners and customs
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Popular culture
;
Travel
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illustrated books
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Illustrated works
;
Illustrated works
;
Ouvrages illustrés
;
Japan Social life and customs
;
Japan Civilization
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Japan Description and travel
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Japan Miscellanea Civilization
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Japon - Mœurs et coutumes
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Japon - Civilisation
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Japon - Descriptions et voyages
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Japon - Civilisation - Miscellanées
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Japan
Abstract:
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
Note:
First published as Il Giappone in 100 parole © 2019 Snake SA by NuiNui
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Text in English, translated from the Japanese
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