{"product_id":"japan-in-100-words-ornella-civardi-9784805316214","title":"Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan","description":"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, \u003ci\u003eJapan in 100 Words\u003c\/i\u003e covers it all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders will learn more about: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChochin\u003c\/b\u003e--decorative lanterns seen everywhere from shrines and temples to izakaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFugu\u003c\/b\u003e--the very carefully prepared delicacy of poisonous blowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJ-pop\u003c\/b\u003e--the now widely popular musical genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKaroshi\u003c\/b\u003e--literally translated as \"overwork death\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOmiai\u003c\/b\u003e--the Japanese version of an arranged marriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ornella Civardi, Gavin Blair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4805316217\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805316214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/17\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Ornella Civardi","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44045103628543,"sku":"9784805316214","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1eac1c7f-2594-425e-8f36-a538197f293b.jpg?v=1684976751","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japan-in-100-words-ornella-civardi-9784805316214","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}