{"product_id":"japan-in-100-words-from-anime-to-zen-discover-the-essential-elements-of-japan-9780804858762","title":"Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover Japan in 100 Words!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn About: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChochin: \u003c\/b\u003e Decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFugu: \u003c\/b\u003e The delicacy of carefully prepared (and poisonous) blowfish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJ-pop: \u003c\/b\u003e The now globally popular musical genre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKaroshi: \u003c\/b\u003e Literally translated as \"overwork death\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOmiai: \u003c\/b\u003e The Japanese version of an arranged marriage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrnella Civardi\u003c\/b\u003e has translated and edited the works of celebrated Japanese writers and poets, such as Yukio Mishima, Yasunari Kawabata, Junzaburo Nishiwaki and Yoko Ogawa. She has a degree in Oriental Languages and Literature from the Ca' Foscari University of Venice, with her thesis focused on Japanese literature. In 2005 she won a prestigious award, the Alcantara Prize, for her translation of Kawabata's \u003ci\u003eRacconti in un palmo di mano\u003c\/i\u003e (Palm-of-the-Hand Stories). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGavin Blair\u003c\/b\u003e has spent nearly two decades as a writer and journalist in Japan. He covers the Japanese entertainment industry for \u003ci\u003eThe Christian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c\/i\u003e, and reports on Japan for France 24 TV, CBC\/Radio-Canada, Al Jazeera, BBC Radio and several other media outlets. He authored \u003ci\u003eGiappone - La vita in zen\u003c\/i\u003e (Zen in Japanese Culture) (NuiNui)--a visual journey through Zen's influence on all aspects of Japanese life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAyano Otani\u003c\/b\u003e is a Japanese artist and author. She has exhibited her works in pencil, watercolor and paper creations throughout Asia and Europe and has also collaborated with several European fashion designers. With NuiNui she published \u003ci\u003eI Bakedanuki e i fantasmi giapponesi\u003c\/i\u003e (The Bakedanuki and the Japanese Ghosts), a fairy tale inspired by Japanese folklore.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51384339562770,"sku":"9780804858762","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8b4acb6c-261d-4ebd-8bad-1516065fcf76.jpg?v=1750171273","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/japan-in-100-words-from-anime-to-zen-discover-the-essential-elements-of-japan-9780804858762","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}