{"product_id":"japan-in-100-words-from-anime-to-zen-discover-the-essential-elements-of-japan-hardcover","title":"Japan in 100 Words: From Anime to Zen: Discover the Essential Elements of Japan - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOrnella Civardi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGavin Blair\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAyano Otani\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\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). \u003c\/p\u003e\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 17, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44764776628310,"sku":"9784805316214","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7433\/0198\/files\/nDm5zSc4m49784805316214.webp?v=1779333004","url":"https:\/\/duanes-world-2.myshopify.com\/products\/japan-in-100-words-from-anime-to-zen-discover-the-essential-elements-of-japan-hardcover","provider":"Duane's World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}