{"product_id":"japan-in-100-words-ornella-civardi-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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ornella Civardi, Gavin Blair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0804858764\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804858762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/24\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Ornella Civardi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46372652679423,"sku":"9780804858762","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c5e1322e-ebf9-442e-b42f-66188f64a58b.jpg?v=1732726563","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japan-in-100-words-ornella-civardi-9780804858762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}